Jane Austen Heirloom quilt

This stunning reimagination of Jane Austen’s iconic and historical coverlet is a wondrous quilt to behold. A true heirloom in the making! We could not be more in awe of Sally’s magnificent quilt. It’s sure to be one to keep and pass down through the generations. Now we’re going to hand it over to Sally for her introduction and tutorial…

“The beautiful floral prints of the Jane Austen fabrics are reminiscent of an important part of history. Just by observing Jane Austen’s masterful quilt, with over 64 different patterns and hundreds of diamonds all stitched by hand, it’s not hard to see why she is considered an expert needlewoman as well as an accomplished and iconic writer. “I was delighted when I first heard of the new Jane Austen at Home fabric collection from Riley Blake Designs – I love how the colours ebb and flow so seamlessly from rich raspberry pink to the soft browns and blues included in the prints. I started making this quilt by first taking the diamond panel for the centre and then gradually building around the panel, first sewing the soft blue strips and then that lovely raspberry pink to make the centre pop. I have truly loved working with this fabric!” – Sally Ablett

For more quilt tutorials check out our bargello quilt pattern and our Jubilee Crown Block cushion pattern.

You will need

• Fabric A (Elizabeth) – ½yd
• Fabric B (Georgiana) – ½yd
• Fabric C (Emma) – 1yd*
• Fabric D (Anne) – ½yd
• Fabric E (Elinor) – ½yd
• Fabric F (Jane) – ½yd
• Fabric G (Cassandra) – ½yd
• Fabric H (Marianne) – ½yd
• Fabric I (Caroline) – ½yd
• Fabric J (Harriet) – ½yd
• Fabric K (Sophia) – ½yd
• Fabric L (Margaret) – ½yd
• Fabric M (Lady Catherine) – ½yd
• Fabric N (Isabella) – ½yd
• Fabric O (Fanny) – ½yd
• Fabric P (Penelope) – ½yd
• Fabric Q (Charlotte) – ½yd
• Fabric R (Julia) – ¾yd
• Fabric S (Correspondence) – ½yd
• Fabric T (Navy Dot) – ½yd
• One (1) fabric panel
• Batting – 84in square
• Backing – 5yds

Finished size

80in square

Fabric used

Jane Austen at Home by Riley Blake Designs www.rileyblakedesigns.com

Notes

• All measurements include 1/4in seam allowances; press each seam as you go.
• You will need to join strips to get the lengths for borders 5 and 6.
• We advise cutting border strips first and then cutting the smaller pieces for the blocks.
• This quilt is made up of a centre panel and eight (8) borders. When cutting for your blocks, choose a light and a dark fabric for contrast. * Includes enough for binding

If you’re new to the world of quilting don’t worry. We have a beginners guide to quilting as well as a how to use a sewing machine tutorial.

Austen Heirloom quilt pattern

Sally Ablett

Sally Ablett has been making and designing quilts for nearly 30 years. She has extensive experience teaching courses and workshops, as and has given regular talks using her own collection of quilts to demonstrate patchwork techniques and pass on tips that she has learnt throughout the years. Sally does freelance design work for magazines including Today’s Quilter, as well as designing quilts and producing pattern for Lewis & Irene – to showcase new fabric collections. Find her on Instagram @sallyablettquilting.

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