Today I'm sharing all of the details about the Maple Valley quilt pattern! It's a modern yet timeless version of a fall quilt, perfect for snuggling on those chilly autumn evenings.
The Maple Valley pattern uses the classic maple leaf quilt block, but in a way that makes them appear as though they're swirling through the air. The falling leaves are then surrounded by a fun and easy pieced border.
Find the Maple Valley pattern in my shop here
I've got a whole load of Wishing quilt inspiration for you today! I had fun mocking up the Wishing quilt pattern in a bunch of different fabrics - some for fall, some Christmas and then plenty of others.
I know sometimes it helps to see a quilt pattern in different fabrics, and it always seems to surprise me how much a quilt changes depending on the colors and prints.
#1: The Wishing quilt pattern is so great for showcasing fabrics! Those long rows are unpieced so you can use your favorite prints without having to cut them down into small pieces.
#2: This pattern works for lots of different occasions - Christmas quilts, patriotic quilts, bed quilts, throw quilts...
#3: With only a few star blocks to make (especially for the smaller quilt sizes) it makes it so this quilt sews up fairly quickly.
Are you ready to see the mock ups? Keep scrolling!
(fabric details about each one is directly beneath each mock up)
Introducing the Wishing quilt pattern - the newest pattern in the A Bright Corner pattern shop.
Wishing is the perfect way to showcase your favorite quilting fabrics. And with just a handful of star blocks to make, this quilt sews up fairly quickly.
I stitched this one up in the new Mary Catherine fabric line by Amy Smart.
My original vision for this pattern was to take the concept behind the Star Trails pattern but swap out the thinner pieced rows with some nice wide rows that would be more suited to medium and large scale prints.
Sometimes it's hard to really love a fabric, but then have to cut it into smaller pieces. I designed the Wishing pattern to make the most use of those favorite prints.
Those long rows in the Wishing pattern are unpieced - meaning there are no vertical seams to break up the prints.
Today I'm sharing a Juice Pops quilt that I made using two packs of 5" squares from the Kona solids Wildberry palette.
I finally finished it up in July and was able to get some photos of it recently.
I took a little break from writing new quilt patterns in July and decided to give one of my older patterns an refresh.
Today I'm happy to be able to share the updated Whirled quilt pattern with you!
Whirled patterns now available in the A Bright Corner pattern shop.
Here's what's new in the Whirled pattern! First off, it got a new pattern cover including a new cover quilt and updated colors.
I also updated the instructions to include a few tip boxes and updated the diagrams to make block construction even easier.
The pattern also now includes more size options and fabric options!
Introducing the Scattered Showers quilt pattern! Scattered Showers is a fresh, spring-inspired pattern that includes fun umbrella quilt blocks and chain blocks. It is precut friendly and includes plenty of size options for you to choose from.
The Scattered Showers quilt pattern is available in the A Bright Corner pattern shop.
I just have to say that I pretty much love any quilt that includes chain blocks (also sometimes referred to as Irish Chain blocks). So when I was sketching out the very first versions of these little umbrella quilt blocks, I knew right away that I wanted to pair them with chain quilt blocks.
8/17/25 edited to add: sign ups are now closed and the quilt along for 2025 has ended. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Some of the block patterns are available for purchase in each designer's shop. Find those links below
We're back for another year of the Summer Block Party quilt along!
We had so much fun last year so we decided to throw another block party! This year there are nine designers collaborating on one fun and free quilt. Each designer has designed a unique summer-inspired quilt block to share. Want to quilt along with us? The fun begins Monday June 23, 2025.
