Modern Maples Quilt

I finished this maple leaf quilt last year but never was able to get some good photos of it.  So a few weeks ago when my kids asked to pick out pumpkins at the local farm stand, I grabbed this quilt and my camera - I didn't want to miss this perfect opportunity!  I do realize it's a little strange to bring a quilt to the farm stand by the way :) 

For this quilt I used this pattern, called Modern Maples.** I followed the pattern to make my blocks, but I worked out my own layout, placing solid background blocks where I liked them and rotating the leaves as well.  I made a total of 25 leaves, using 17 different solid colors. 

**Original pattern is no longer available at that link, but here is a similar block pattern you can use! There is a free PDF printable available, and it includes both the 12.5" and 9.5" size Maple Leaf quilt block pattern.

The fabrics are all Confetti Cotton solids from Riley Blake Designs.  They're so soft, and my local quilt shop carries all of the gorgeous colors.  I'll list the colors I used in the details below.

I quilted this freehand on my longarm.  I was going for a mix between wood grain and a windy-swirly look.  I'm pretty happy with how it turned out.  I didn't get a photo of it, but the backing fabric is a butter-yellow, super soft flannel.  

The same week we went to pick out pumpkins, we also headed up the nearby canyon to enjoy the scenery for a bit.  Fall is so bittersweet for me.  I LOVE the colors, but I almost can't enjoy them because I know what's coming next.  I hate when the leaves fall from the trees and the mountains turn a dreary brown.  

But enough about that!  How about that color?  

Quilt details
Pattern:  Modern Maples (use this block tutorial)
Size:  60" x 72"
Fabrics used:  all colors are Confetti Cotton Solids (Riley Blake Designs)
Pearl (background color)
Riley Orange
Pumpkin
Cheddar
Daisy
Salmon
Rouge
Hunter
Brick
Brownie
Redwood
Clover
Grass
Teddy Bear
Cinnamon
Pear
Riley Burgandy
Riley Green

Get access to the free printable Maple Leaf quilt block pattern here (includes a 9.5" and 12.5" size Maple Leaf quilt block)