Picnic Quilt: Packs a Load of Color

August 25, 2025

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I’m so excited to share what might just be the best kind of quilt everyone needs in their life — a picnic quilt! I love keeping one in the car for those impromptu beach days, park hangouts, or baseball games when seating is limited. Read on to see how this fun and colorful modern quilt pattern comes together — plus, its hidden feature might surprise you.

Grab the Picnic Quilt Pattern Here

Bold Solids for a Fun Punch

You’ve probably heard me mention my friend Meg before — she’s got the fastest shipping around! I picked up these vibrant Bella Solids by Moda from her shop, Monograms for Makers. If you ever need hands-on advice for pairing fabrics, Meg is super responsive and has a fantastic eye for quilt design combinations.

For this quilt top, I used:

Bella Solids are my go-to for quality solid fabrics — they sew up beautifully and work well in all kinds of quilt patterns.

Grab the Picnic Quilt Pattern Here

Oil Spill Pantograph: A Modern Take on Meander

For the quilting, I wanted something minimal but impactful to highlight the bold solid colors. I chose the Oil Spill pantograph by Jess Zeigler for the Longarm League. This modern twist on a meander design adds texture without stealing the show.

If you're unfamiliar, the Longarm League is a community for longarm quilters — since longarm quilting can be a solo activity, it's amazing to have others to bounce ideas off of and talk business with. It’s been a game-changer for my quilting services and my business overall.

Curious about joining the League? Feel free to reach out — I’m happy to chat.

Grab the Picnic Quilt Pattern Here

Binding: An Extra Pop of Color

Picnic quilts are the perfect place to go wild with color and fabric choices — it only makes them better. I used the leftover Acid Green (my favorite) for the binding, and I also used it to create the quilt ties. The pattern includes instructions for turning your quilt into a roll-up version with ties, making it easy to store and take on the go.

Grab the Picnic Quilt Pattern Here

Longarm Quilting Services for Hire

Need help finishing your quilt top? I offer professional longarm quilting services for hire, ideal for both modern quilt patterns and traditional styles. Whether you’re local or need mail-in longarm quilting services, I’d love to help bring your quilt to life.

I also offer binding services — just email me to learn more.

Check out my quilting services page to explore available longarm quilting designs, pricing, and turnaround times.

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