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| Stunning Idaho Lily Quilt |
That's just so rewarding to be involved in a little quilt project. Mini quilts are great for that instant gratification that we love when we're pressed for time, for experimenting with a technique, for playing with our fabric scraps, and for completing a quick and snug project in a couple of sittings. For those who are looking for quilts with a classic and cozy style, the Idaho Lily Quilt by Kim Diehl, a renowned designer, is a real gem to get into your pattern shopping list.
Pattern Overview & Key Specifications
The Idaho Lily quilt is a charming, vintage-inspired mini quilt just right for a warm summer night, originally from Kim Diehl's Simple Whatnots mini quilt series. Combines traditional piecing with small bits of appliqué to be accessible to quilters of all levels.
- Finished Quilt Size: 27.5" x 27.5"
- Finished Block Size: 8" x 8" (unfinished 8.5" square)
- Techniques Used: Flying geese units, corner square triangles, and simple applique (leaves and stems).
- Use: Wall hanging, table topper or small lap accents.
What Makes the Idaho Lily Special?
The common thread that unites this pattern is the elegant marriage of structured geometry and organic curves in Kim Diehl's designs. The center of each block is made from clever patchwork using pieced flower units and flying geese to create colorful lily flowers.
The common thread that unites this pattern is the elegant marriage of structured geometry and organic curves in Kim Diehl's designs. The center of each block is made from clever patchwork using pieced flower units and flying geese to create colorful lily flowers.
Delicate appliqué flowers and leaves are added to bring the flowers to life. This project will help you feel comfortable with applique if you have been reluctant to try it. Since there aren't a lot of appliques to add you can feel free to select either needle-turn or machine applique or fusible on the raw edges.
The fabric options are the place to really make this design unique to you. Kim Diehl's original designs feature warm reds, rich golds, leafy greens and creamy neutral prints in the background to create a cosy farmhouse atmosphere. But, the small block scale (8" finished) makes it a good stash-buster for high contrast reproduction prints, modern solids or scrap basket pulls.
These are the top tips for being successful in a pottery class.
- Keep an accurate ¼” seam allowance: There are smaller cut rectangles and squares in the ¼” Seam Accuracy when piecing together the flower units, so maintaining the accurate ¼” seam allowance will keep your 8” blocks aligned properly without a loss of points.
- To reduce bulk at the seamed flower points, press seams towards the darker fabric when pressing.
- Baste Securely: Use a temporary fabric glue pen to secure the narrow stems when applying them, before stitching.
Final Thought
The Idaho Lily Mini Quilt is a wonderful reminder that mini quilts can have lots of personality. Kim Diehl has designed a classic piece that has the most of both worlds: the playful applique with a nice amount of patchwork. It can be a weekend endeavor or a gradual creation performed over a couple of cozy evenings; no matter the case, it will definitely add warmth and charm to any wall or table space in your home. Happy stitching!
Full Pattern: Stunning Idaho Lily Quilt Free PDF Pattern 🎁
