I think just about every quilt can “work” with different quilting plans, but it has been my observation that once we see a quilt pattern quilted a certain way, it can be hard to imagine an alternative. One of the gifts I’ve observed with Lanterns of Hope, though, is that changing the color palette dramatically changes the appearance of the quilt, making it easier to see new quilting possibilities.

Lanterns of Hope is a modern traditional deconstructed log cabin quilt set on point. It has very large setting triangles, and much smaller block centers, as well as a whopping eight colors. Let’s use the key principles of value, color, and scale to discuss ways to choose colors and fabrics to make your Lanterns of Hope quilt.

Lanterns of Hope is a beginner-friendly, modern traditional quilt featuring a log cabin block that “deconstructs” as the lantern shape rises up across the quilt. The pattern includes four sizes (wall hanging, small throw, large throw, and bed), and it’s a perfect excuse to play with colors for ombre or transparency effects. Let’s make Lanterns of Hope together!