Original Modern Quilt Patterns

DISCOVER THE JOY OF QUILTING & MAKE A UNIQUE HANDCRAFTED QUILT FOR YOUR HOME.

Colorful quilt with geometric patterns on a seaside railing, ocean and coastline in the background.
Colorful quilt draped over bench in front of brick building

new Pattern COMING SOON!

Introducing the Heart Fields Quilt pattern!

I’m excited to announce a few of the details about my upcoming pattern!

  • Wall Hanging, Baby, Small Throw and Large Throw sizes.

  • Modern (yardage) and Scrappy options (as pictured).

  • Two-colour colour option.

When will this pattern be released? A release date has not been set, but sign up for notifications and be the first to know!

nEW ON THE BLOG

Blog
Urban Crossways: Quilting Idea’s
Urban Crossways: Quilting Idea’s

You have finished your Urban Crossways pillow front and you are not sure how you should quilt it! Then you’re in the right place to discover a couple of simple ways to quilt your pillow

Read More →
Urban Crossways Pillow - Pattern Details
Urban Crossways Pillow - Pattern Details

It’s finally here! The Urban Crossways pillow pattern is now available! This post outlines everything you need to know about the Urban Crossways pattern + stick around to see the Pattern Testers Parade at the end. This is the first pattern to offer both a PDF Pattern and Printed Pattern.

Read More →
How to Sew a scant 1/4 Inch seam
How to Sew a scant 1/4 Inch seam

Discover what is a scant 1/4 inch seam; when a scant 1/4 inch seam matters; and how to sew a perfect scant 1/4 inch seam in Two Easy Steps!

Read More →
How to Match Prints on your quilt backing
How to Match Prints on your quilt backing

An easy and effective method for matching a pattern in your quilt backing. Follow our guide to achieve amazing results!

Read More →
Kaleidoscopic Array Quilt - Baby size + Scrappy Version
Kaleidoscopic Array Quilt - Baby size + Scrappy Version

Discover how you can make this baby size quilt using fabric from your stash, or leftover fabric from other projects. Our guide provides inspiration and outlines everything from selecting the quilt layout, colourway, adding the optional border, matching a fabric print in your backing, using decorative stitches for machine quilting and more!

Read More →
Cosmic Cactus Pillow - Pattern makeover!
Cosmic Cactus Pillow - Pattern makeover!

The Cosmic Cactus Pillow pattern has just undergone a makeover! This is the most popular pattern in my shop and the first pattern that I ever published. So when I was looking over it recently, I realised how far I’ve progressed as a pattern writer! I’m sure you’ll appreciate the improvements I’ve made to the pattern, so read on to find out more.

Read More →
 

Stay updated on Instagram

Follow @loulouandbetty for the latest designs and makes.

View fullsize Hello there! How was your weekend? Did you have a fun weekend of sewing? I finished up an apron and chefs hat for a special birthday girl turning 8 years old. She loves to help her Mum in the kitchen and wanted her very own apron. The chefs hat is a
View fullsize Do you love fabric prints or solids for quilting? I equally enjoy sewing with either. These two Urban Crossways pillows made by my Mum highlight how pairing two fun fabric prints together has made a gorgeous pair of modern pillows. What do you prefer
View fullsize Looking for a new quilting project? Choosing the pattern is easy, especially with all our patterns 20% off! Selecting the fabric can be more of a challenge with so many gorgeous fabrics available to us. And guess what? All our fabrics are 20% off too
View fullsize I recently enjoyed a holiday to Japan with my family and I'm only just starting to get back to work. People in Japan love their cats! So it was a delight to see cats at temples and represented in so much of their merchandise. So of course I couldn't
View fullsize CYBER SALE is now on with 20% off all our quilt patterns! Plus the Cosmic Cactus quilt (pictured) and pillow patterns have had a complete makeover with many improvements I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Click SHOP link in our Bio to our Etsy Shop.
View fullsize This Urban Crossways pillow looks perfect in its new home! The pillow colours just go so well with the lounge and surrounding decor. I was delighted to give this pillow to my cousin Tanya for her birthday. Enjoy your pillow Tanya! Pattern: Urban Cro
View fullsize It’s always a wonderful feeling to give a quilt! My sister has just received her Kaleidoscopic Array quilt and is delighted with the gorgeous scrappy look she was hoping for. Before I started making this quilt I had to find her ideal colour pal
View fullsize Another photo of this scrappy Kaleidoscopic Array quilt at the lovely Japanese Gardens in Toowoomba. I’ll be giving this quilt to my sister today for her to enjoy and snuggle under in the cold weather. So just enjoying this quilt for a little l
Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern
Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern
Fork Pins
Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern
Raspberry Pink Tonal Dot Fabric
Quilt block with geometric pattern in pink, brown, and green. Customer review describes it as great for beginners and praises the coloring sheet for planning. Five-star rating by verified Etsy buyer.
Pink & Gold Boho Hearts fabric
Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern
Cosmic Cactus pillow pattern
Fun Fetti Teal