✨ New Quilt Pattern: Diamonds & Pearls ✨

Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to my newest Meadow Mist Designs quilt pattern — Diamonds and Pearls!

If you love half-square triangles (HSTs), this pattern is calling your name! It’s a celebration of HSTs and sparkle, and I can’t wait to share it with you.  This is the throw size of the quilt and the pattern also contains instructions for a king size.

Introductory Sale

Diamonds and Pearls is available now in both digital and printed formats in my pattern shop and as a digital download on Etsy.  🎉 Introductory pricing is available now through Monday, May 26th at midnight ET:

$10.25 for the digital version

$11.25 for the printed version

💸 Plus, you can stack these coupon codes for even more savings:

TWOPATTERNS: Get $2 off 2 patterns

THREEPATTERNS: Get $4 off 3 patterns

About the Pattern

🔺 For HST Lovers: If you can’t get enough of half-square triangles, this pattern was made for you. HSTs are my favorite block to make and this quilt has oodles.
💎 A Dazzling Design: A fun and eye-catching combo of diamonds and pearls makes this quilt truly shine.
💪 Confident Beginner Friendly: Straightforward piecing with a touch of sparkle—just the right challenge for leveling up your skills.
📏 Two Sizes Included: Throw + King
🧁 Precut Friendly: Use a layer cake for the throw size or fat quarters for the king!

🧵 About the Fabrics & Quilting

For my sample, I used a layer cake of Willow by 1 Canoe 2 for Moda Fabrics paired with Bella Solids in gray and white. I loved the soft, sweet palette of turquoise, yellow, and pink—it gives the quilt a light, airy feel.

I quilted it using a meandering stipple pattern, which is one of my favorite quick quilting designs. It gives the quilt a lovely, crinkly texture. I used Aurifil Dove (light gray) thread for the quilting.

I did not think that I had any fabrics in my stash that would work for the backing and was about to purchase some yardage when I went through my fabrics one more time.  I was able to find two prints (a yellow Joel Dewberry herringbone and a blue sewing needle Riley Blake that together were enough fabric for the backing.  It gives me a sense of accomplishment when I can use my stash when possible.

🎨 Additional Colorways

Many years ago, Connecting Threads actually kitted a king size version of Diamonds and Pearls.  I’ve also mocked up a few additional colorways for fun, including a version with a dramatic dark background.

It’s so fun to see how this design transforms with different color palettes!

About the Pattern

Diamonds and Pearls is a confident beginner level pattern with tons of half-square triangles.  The pattern contains instructions for both a throw size and a king size.  The throw size is layer cake friendly and the king size is fat quarter friendly.

🙏 Thank You

I want to extend a huge thank you to Yvonne of Quilting Jetgirl and all of my amazing pattern testers who helped bring this quilt pattern to life.

And thank you for being part of my quilting community! 💛

🛍️ Grab Your Copy

Diamonds and Pearls is available now in both digital and printed formats in my pattern shop and as a digital download on Etsy.  🎉 Introductory pricing is available now through Monday, May 26th at midnight ET:

$10.25 for the digital version

$11.25 for the printed version

💸 Plus, you can stack these coupon codes for even more savings:

TWOPATTERNS: Get $2 off 2 patterns

THREEPATTERNS: Get $4 off 3 patterns

Book Review + Giveaway: Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts

I’m thrilled to be a part of the book hop for my friend Michelle Cain’s (of From Bolt to Beauty) new book, Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts!  

These aren’t your average strip sets sewn into simple jelly roll blocks. Each of the 14 projects in the book uses 2½" strips in a way that disguises their origin—resulting in fresh, modern designs that feel anything but typical.

From butterflies and whales to bold geometric stars, the book offers 14 quilt patterns ranging from wall hangings to queen-size projects. 

To celebrate her book, I made the Five-Star Experience quilt—but with a little twist. The pattern in the book finishes at 73" x 73" and is made using 4 oversized blocks.  I sewed up a baby-size version from one block using fabric scraps instead of a jelly roll. After I finished the block, I added some borders to give the block a little breathing room (and ensure the binding did not clip off the star points).    The finished quilt measures around 40" square, which meant I could use a single width of fabric for the backing—always a win in my book (because I dislike piecing my backings). 

I had fun mixing prints for this one: a few Anna Maria Horner fabrics, a yellow-green Cotton + Steel print, and a blue and green batik for the backing. The background is Moda Bella White, which let the star really shine. 

I quilted the quilt myself on my domestic machine with a flower motif that adds a soft, playful texture. To make the pattern I started with a hook and added bumps to the outside and then echoed them.  It was a relaxing and quick finish!

I loved that this pattern came together quickly, Michelle includes clear instructions and skill levels for each pattern, which makes the book great for confident beginners or seasoned quilters alike. 

If you’ve got jelly rolls (or just love a smart pattern) Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts deserves a spot on your shelf. I’m so proud of Michelle, her book is so full of fabulous quilts and photography. 

Ready to try one of her not-so-typical designs? You can purchase a copy from Amazon (affiliate) or get a signed copy from Michelle of From Bolt to Beauty.

GIVEAWAY

Want to win a digital copy of Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts book?  To enter, simply leave a comment on this blog post.  Any comment works, but if you would like a question to answer, have you ever made a jelly roll quilt?

Giveaway open now through Friday, May 23rd at midnight ET.

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