Winterfade was designed with the complete beginner in mind, someone who might be holding a bundle of fabric they love but aren’t sure what to do next. This simple, modern design uses fat quarters or scraps, with no matching seams and no bias edges. It’s forgiving, versatile, and approachable.
The pattern includes detailed instructions with full-color diagrams, covering everything from cutting along the straight grain to piecing the backing and binding the quilt. Whether you’re working on your home machine or sending your quilt to a longarmer, Winterfade guides you through the process without assuming you already know how everything works.
The cover quilt was made using hand-dyed fat quarters in a soft gradient, a bundle that sat waiting for just the right project. Pairing it with a white background let the lighter colors come to life and became a good reminder of how dramatically a background choice can change a quilt.
If you’ve been meaning to start quilting but felt unsure where to begin, Winterfade was designed to give you a place to start. And if you’ve been quilting for years, it’s a simple, versatile design that leaves plenty of room to play with color.
Skill Level: Complete Beginner
Pattern Includes: Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen, King sizes
