My newest quilt pattern, Sweet Serenade, is now available!
One of my favorite parts of seeing tester quilts come together is watching how each maker’s choices transform the design. I have the most incredible team of pattern testers and I really want to showcase the unique and inspiring versions that they made.
*Mary's version is Fat Quarter friendly, and I include the details on that under her section.
Becca @becca.plymale.creative
This dreamy, romantic version was made by Becca and she used her own fabric line, Love Letters for Art Gallery Fabrics! The fabric fits the design of the pattern so beautifully! Her palette of dark teal, dusty rose, and warm cream gives the quilt a timeless feel and is full of heart.
Fun fact: When I first designed Sweet Serenade, the first mock-up I made was with Love Letters. I was thrilled when Becca said she’d be using her line and it turned out more beautiful than I imagined! Seeing this quilt come together was such a joy, not just because of the stunning fabric, but because Becca poured her heart into it.
I’m so grateful to Becca for sharing her time and talent with this pattern test. I’ve actually had the opportunity to hang out with her in person a few times and we always have such a fun time together. She’s super sweet and fun and I’m so glad to know her!
Dana @colt_and_lamb
Dana went with a rich palette of navy and golds, blending both prints and solids to create the most luscious quilt. Her fabrics are Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids in Mink, Macchiato, Raw Gold & English Toffee, along with Delicate Balance from Sharon Holland's Juniper collection.
Dana’s quilt features a dainty floral that draws the eye to the center blocks and gives pretty little sprinkles on the outer edges. She draws from those tiny flowers to bring coordinating solids that feel both bold and elegant. I'm getting all the fall vibes from this one and I love it!
Dana is the best cheerleader and I count myself so lucky to not only have her in my corner, but also to call her my friend.
Sydney @stuff.sydney.sews
Sydney made a wonderfully scrappy version, pulling together a lively mix of reds, yellows, browns, and pinks — and her quilt just radiates happiness. Sydney used 12 fabrics for each of the colors listed in the pattern.
The variety of fabrics brings so much energy. The bold reds, vintage yellows, and playful pinks combine to create a quilt that is lively and has a bit of a retro vibe. It’s the kind of quilt that makes you smile the moment you see it — a true celebration of color and creativity.
Sydney has a personality to match her quilt aesthetic- she’s joyful, bright, and uplifting to those around her. I’m ever grateful for her friendship and her strong support.
Ligia @dearlyquilted
Ligia’s Sweet Serenade has a darling French provincial charm and features Cory Yoder's Abloom fabric line for Moda.
The gentle pinks and blues feel romantic and serene, while the dark grey provides the perfect grounding contrast. I absolutely love the sweet florals and the way they come to life under the quilted spirals. It’s feminine, yet modern. It’s sweet, yet striking.
Ligia is such a sweetheart and is always generous with her time and talent. She also has a longarm quilting business and did her own quilting on this!
Kristin @heartlakequilts
It’s always exciting when my testers begin to send photos of their fabric pulls at the start of testing, and when I saw Kristin’s, my jaw dropped! Kristin used her quilty magic to put together the most amazing collection of Art Gallery Fabrics scraps. I don’t know how she was able to find SO many fabrics that play this well together, but she did and the result is gorgeous!
The low volume pieces are mixed with soft blues, pinks, and golds; and Kristin gave careful and intentional placement to each one. Notice the way she inversed the fabrics in the mirrored blocks AND created an ombre effect! This attention to detail adds so much visual interest and really allows the fabrics to enhance the pattern.
Kristin is a true gem of a friend. I’m so grateful for her thoughtful eye and the beauty she brought to this pattern.
Robin @robin.threads
Robin’s quilt is soft, romantic, and oh-so-lovely. She chose a palette of Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids in purples, mauves, and pinks — colors after my own heart — and it couldn’t be prettier.
The icing on the cake is the floral pantograph that Robin did herself. It’s super cute and echoes the flower petals in the pattern. You can almost feel how cozy it is through the photos! Also, can we take a moment to appreciate her photos?! Do you see the quilt’s reflection in the mirror? So beautiful!
Robin is one of those people who knows her style and everything she makes inspires me. She’s a beautiful person inside and out and I was thrilled that she was able to test for me again.
Mary @mary.stitches
If you've ever wondered what a ray of sunshine would look like stitched up in a quilt, this is it! Mary chose a beautiful mix of scrappy yellows that make me smile.
*Want to make a quilt like Mary's? She realized that a scrappy version of this pattern is totally fat quarter friendly!
You would need 20 FQs, 1 for each column in the quilt. You will cut (6) main fabric squares from each FQ.
Background could also be scrappy, or use 1 1/3 yards of a single fabric to cut the smaller squares for the snowballed corners.
Mary has a true eye for mixing colors and prints. I'm so grateful to her for sharing her creativity and helping me bring this pattern to life!
I hope these versions have given you some inspiration! I am so thankful to have such kind and encouraging friends supporting me on this journey. It's a real pleasure to see how each one has made this pattern their own. These talented women prove just how versatile Sweet Serenade is — it can shine in a scrappy, colorful palette just as much as in solids or more controlled color stories.
If you're ready to make your own Sweet Serenade, you can find the pattern here! I can't wait to see your own unique take!