Create Account

Email address Please enter a valid email address

Password Password must contain at least 8 characters, including uppercase, lowercase, numbers and special characters

I would like to receive by email offers, promotions and services from Artichoke Media Ltd and its group companies

What do I get?

By creating a Sewmag account and sharing your email, you're agreeing to our Privacy Policy. and Terms & Conditions

Already a member? Click here to Login

Home Sewing Patterns Al Fresco Quilt Tutorial

Al Fresco Quilt Tutorial

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Mandy Munroe

Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide

Download

Difficulty

Intermediate

Material

Cotton

Designer

Mandy Munroe

Techniques

Quilting

Pattern Guide

Download

About this pattern

Brighten your home with Al Fresco, a vibrant quilt sampler by Mandy Munroe.

Made from colourful fabric scraps, this cheerful design is a great way to introduce colour to your décor. Download and follow the step-by-step instructions for cutting, piecing, and block assembly, then finish with a quilt sandwich and double binding for a fresh seasonal masterpiece.

Essentials

Fabrics from the Foundation* collection from Windham Fabrics, or to your choice:
• 75cm Avocado (43359-24)
• 50cm Grass (43354-10)
• 50cm Clover (43352-5)
• 25cm Emerald (43353-8)
• 25cm Grape (43351-3)
• Fat eighth Violet (43360-27)
• 25cm Ruby (43356-16)
• 25cm Berry (43359-25)
• 50cm Watermelon (43359-26)
• Fat eighth Carrot (43357-19)
• 25cm Tangerine (43358-23)
• Fat eighth Sunflower (43360-28)
• 50cm Citrus (43356-28)
• Fat eighth Yellow (43351-1)
• 50cm Berry (43359-26) – binding
• 60" Square wadding
• 3m Backing
• Spray starch

To unlock all the content, Join SewHQ

Top sewing tip

Do not use water in your iron until the end as the steam will stretch and distort the weave of your fabrics.

Meet the designer

Mandy Munroe is a UK-based quilter, designer, and educator celebrated for her modern and improvisational quilting style. As an experienced instructor, she offers workshops on various quilting methods, including her renowned ‘Sew and Slash’ technique.

Follow us on social media

We’d love to see your sewing projects! You can share your final makes with us on social media at @SewHQ – our sewing community is on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and X

How to access the pattern

This pattern is available to SewHQ Members. Memberships start from as little as £4.99 a month (when paid annually) and you will gain access not only to this pattern, but 1,000+ more sewing patterns to keep you inspired all year round. Join our friendly community of stitchers today!