An Amish Inspired Quilt

Hello National Quilt Month!

What better way to start off March than with a post that inspired me to begin my quilting journey!

When I stumbled across the Amish art piece (above) on Pinterest, I was mesmerized. The contrast and color choices were perfection. It was bold, beautiful, simple, and minimalist. It's no secret that the Amish are well known for creating some of the most aesthetic quilts around. I love that you can take a plain white sofa, throw this quilt along the back side and immediately, you've transformed the whole room. Even though my efforts couldn't replicate such a stunning piece, I thought I'd give it a try anyway!

Take a look.

Completed in a school days work, it's about the size of a twin quilt or large throw.

Finding a pattern is often overlooked because of the mere fact that they are quite simple to make. If you look, it's very similar to a 'log cabin' method. This fits into that.... work from the center, vertical and then horizontal on either side for balance, etc.

I didn't use a pattern for my piece either, BUT... I did record all the measurements! In celebration of our National Quilt Month, I'm sharing it with all of you! (Hip hip hooray for Adobe Illustrator!) Below, you'll find a little diagram of how my piece is put together, so that you can stitch one up for yourself!

Overall, I am so delighted with the way this one came out! By swapping color choices, it would've looked so different.

As for the pattern, please feel free to share the joy.
(But please note, this pattern is for personal home use only.)

Happy Trails to Amish inspired quilts:)

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