Diamond Patchwork Quilt Tutorial

Updated: Want to make a crib size version of this quilt?  Scroll to the bottom of the post for details!

Hello everyone!  I have a new quilt to share with you and since I've been getting a lot of questions about it over on Instagram I thought I'd also share a tutorial for how I made it.

I fell in love with the Swell Christmas fabrics from the moment I first saw them and knew they'd be perfect in a quilt of just patchwork squares. The addition of the diamond design was just what was needed to give the quilt that little extra something.

Want to make your own Diamond Patchwork quilt?  

You'll need:
17 Fat Quarters
1 yard of white solid (I used Moda Bella 97)
5/8 yard of binding fabric
4 yards of backing fabric

Cut each FQ into 3 1/2" squares (25 squares from each FQ, need 421 total)
Cut the white solid fabric into 3 1/2" squares (need 104 total)

To make the quilt, lay out squares into 25 rows with 21 squares in each.  A design wall is handy to have for this step, but a floor will work fine too.

Instead of constructing this quilt in rows like I usually do, I pieced it in sections.  I broke the quilt diagram down into 12 sections and it was much more manageable.

As I finished piecing a section, I labeled each one in the top left corner (just a slip of paper and pin works fine - nothing fancy!) That did two things - it helped me keep the sections organized, and knowing that it was marked in the top left corner helped me know which way was "up" on each section.

Once all of the sections are pieced, then sew the sections together.

Quilt top will measure 63.5" x 75.5"

I quilted mine with swirls - it's a longarm design called Soho.  The backing is a light green flannel so the quilt will be nice and cozy.

If you make a Diamond Patchwork quilt I'd love to see it!  Tag me on Instagram (@abrightcorner) and use the hashtags #diamondpatchworkquilt and #abrightcornerpatterns so we can all see what you've created!

Happy sewing everyone!

Quilt details:
63" x 75"
Pattern:  Diamond Patchwork quilt tutorial
Fabric:  Swell Christmas (by Urban Chiks for Moda)
Quilting:  Soho (edge to edge computerized design)
Backing:  light green flannel

Edited to add:

Here are the details to make a crib size version of my Diamond Patchwork Quilt.  Finished quilt will measure 45" x 57"

You'll need:

9 Fat Quarters 

2/3 yard of white solid 

1/2 yard binding fabric

3 yards of backing fabric

Cut each FQ into 3 1/2" squares (25 from each FQ, need 221 total)

Cut the white solid fabric into 3 1/2" squares (need 64 total)

To make the quilt, lay out the squares into 19 rows with 15 squares in each.  Sew quilt together into sections as described above and following this diagram: