Saskia from Scandinavia (a quilt and free quilt pattern)

I have been a long-time admirer of Scandinavian design. In particular, how it can help keep a person’s mood elevated through the cold, dim winter. Indeed, the images above are from this post on how Scandinavian design can help you beat the winter blues.

The big tips are:

keep it simple
bring in the light
use a lot of white
sprinkle in a bit of bright.

(photo by Lynne of Lily’s Quilts)

When I saw the “Scandinavian” palette of Oakshott fabrics, it was the middle of winter and I was really taken with the lovely, natural pastels. They are heavenly and mood-lifting. My soul reached out for them.

I was so pleased to be able to play with them for Oakshott’s blog hop. They sent me the Scandinavia fabrics and a few other choices. I kept with the Scandinavian theme by mixing in a big helping of white fabric, and a bit of bright red. Here’s what I made:

I call the pattern “Saskia” which is a Danish name meaning “valley of light.”
Instructions are for a baby quilt, 41 x 38″

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUILT TOP

COLOR	FABRIC	TO BUY	5×5	6×5	9×5	12×5	16×5	20×5	17×17 square
PINK	Scandinavia 03 Tromso	fat quarter	5
RED	Ruby Red 08 Corunna	fat quarter	4
GRELLOW	Scandinavia 04 Helsinki	fat quarter	4
BLUE	Scandinavia 05 Malmo	fat quarter	4
PURPLE	Scandinavia 06 Oslo	fat quarter	5
WHITE	Scandinavia 01 Bergen	1-3/4 yards		15	11	4	3	1	1
Blue and Red variations	Colourshott 5″ Sample Swatch Pack Colours 01-30	Charm pack

Consider ordering binding and backing fabric at the same time!

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Cut fabric following the table above.

2. Lay fabric out following diagram below. The diagram is a bit misleading as it shows the white and colored patches as the same size. In fact, the white are wider. Please consult the photograph of my quilt. The colors should touch points.

3. Assemble rows.

4. Press the rows. Press the seams to the darker side.

5. Combine rows. They are of different lengths, and should not be lined up at the ends. Line them up by having the colors touch points (just at the top and bottom) as in the photograph of my quilt.

6. Add half-square triangles to their corners.

7. Trim off the excess around the edges of the quilt as in the graphic below. I used my ruler to cut the white 2″ off the edges of the colored squares all the way around.

And you’re done!
Please make and share this quilt.

For more inspiration, check out the other posts in this blog hop. There are eight projects from eight designers using Oakshott Scandinavia. All the hops are listed out below, please check them out!

4 May – Sarah Sharp (um….this quilt is AMAZING….go look!)

5 May – Heather Scrimnscher

6 May – Amy Sinibaldi

7 May – Rossie Hutchinson (you are here!)

11 May – Elaine Poplin

12 May – Sarah Fielke

13 May – Nicholas Ball

14 May – Lori Landerberger

Rossie

This Post Has 12 Comments

Lucy @ Charm About You says:

May 7, 2015 at 1:58 pm

Gorgeous quilt and design! The name is perfect 🙂
1. Rossie says:
  
  May 9, 2015 at 12:31 am
  
  Thank you!
coastal gray says:

May 7, 2015 at 2:36 pm

Lovely, fresh, simple!
1. Rossie says:
  
  May 9, 2015 at 12:31 am
  
  Thank you!
Jess Anne Cole says:

May 8, 2015 at 12:31 am

So often simple makes the biggest statement. Beautiful simple fabrics and a simple pattern make a striking, elegant quilt.
1. Rossie says:
  
  May 9, 2015 at 12:31 am
  
  Thanks so much!
Benta AtSLIKstitches says:

May 8, 2015 at 6:50 am

Do the coloured squares touch at all points? Or just top and bottom? Lovely quilt design
1. Rossie says:
  
  May 9, 2015 at 12:30 am
  
  Just at the top and bottom. Thanks so much for asking, I will clarify in the post.
Ann says:

May 8, 2015 at 1:40 pm

Red is a great add. I did love these color when I saw them this winter.
1. Rossie says:
  
  May 9, 2015 at 12:31 am
  
  Thank you! I was pleased with how it worked out.
Bren + Lucy says:

May 19, 2015 at 4:07 am

Great ideas! really impressed with your original and genuine way you have put your story across – you're an inspiration and I am following your journey – awesome work!
Debbe King says:

May 19, 2015 at 1:41 pm

wow…my future mother in law is Danish and this would be the perfect Xmas gift for her…..Thank you!!!

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