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| Green Scrappy Mountain Majesties Quilt |
If there's one thing many of us quilters have in common, it's a love of fabric scraps. Somehow, they multiply faster than we can sew them, filling bins and drawers with potential. That’s where Bonnie K. Hunter’s Scrappy Mountain Majesties quilt comes in—a brilliant, bold pattern that transforms leftover fabric into something striking, balanced, and breathtaking.
Designed by the beloved scrap-quilt queen herself, Bonnie Hunter of Quiltville's Quips & Snips, this pattern is a fantastic choice if you’re looking for a fun and flexible quilt project that celebrates color, texture, and improvisation—while still feeling structured and satisfying.
What Makes Scrappy Mountain Majesties So Special?
This quilt block looks much more complex than it is. Using simple half-square triangles (HSTs), Bonnie shows us how to turn ordinary 8.5" fabric squares into dramatic mountain-like peaks and valleys. You’ll be amazed at how quickly it comes together once you start playing with layout options.
Key highlights:
- Made from 8.5" squares (great for scraps or fat quarters)
- Uses a clever cut-and-swap technique to create mountain imagery
- Multiple layout possibilities: zigzags, diamonds, chevrons, and more!
- No need for sashing—just assemble blocks and watch your quilt grow
Materials & Cutting
Bonnie’s instructions are wonderfully detailed. Here’s a general idea of what you’ll need:
- Fabric: 8.5” squares from your stash (make sure you cut them into pairs)
- Rotary cutter & ruler
- Sewing machine and neutral thread
- Iron and pressing surface
Start with two squares of contrasting fabrics. Bonnie walks you through turning them into half-square triangles, then slicing and rearranging them to form the signature mountain shape.
This is a perfect project to use up scraps from previous quilts, especially those fabrics you couldn’t bear to part with. Since there’s no dominant color or strict placement, everything goes—and yet it all works together beautifully.
Layout Possibilities:
One of the most exciting things about the Scrappy Mountain Majesties quilt is the layout freedom it allows. You’re not locked into just one design.
Bonnie suggests a few ideas in her tutorial:
- Zigzag/chevron
- Diamond settings
- Vertical or horizontal rows
Want more movement? Mix light and dark values intentionally. Prefer calm and uniformity? Stick to a limited color palette. The mountains adapt to whatever vision you have in mind.
Assembly Tips:
Even though the technique is straightforward, a few thoughtful touches make the process smoother:
- Chain piece the HSTs for efficiency.
- Finger press first, then give a good final press with steam.
- Lay out your blocks before sewing rows together—it helps you visualize the final result and rearrange if needed.
Why I Love This Pattern:
What makes the Scrappy Mountain Majesties quilt so fun is the balance between freedom and form. You get to play with your scraps, be spontaneous with color choices, and yet the final result always feels cohesive and artistic.
It's a perfect weekend project or a long-term stash buster. And because it scales so easily, you can make anything from a cozy lap quilt to a dramatic bedspread.
So Ready to make your own mountain-inspired masterpiece?
Head over to Bonnie’s tutorial here: Scrappy Mountain Majesties Pattern
Whether you're a seasoned scrap quilter or just dipping your toes into the world of string and stash quilts, the Scrappy Mountain Majesties quilt is a satisfying journey worth taking. It's creative, calming, and utterly rewarding—and best of all, it's a free pattern from one of quilting’s most generous educators.
So gather those scraps, pick a layout that speaks to you, and start climbing your own mountain of memories and fabric.
