How to Make a Mirrored Mountains Quilt

Introduction

Today, I’m excited to show you how to create the Mirrored Mountains Quilt, designed by Bonnie Sullivan. This quilt features a stunning design, perfect for the winter season, and is made using cozy flannel fabric. I chose to work with the Stormy Seas palette, which adds a beautiful touch to the finished quilt.

Materials Needed

Before we get started, here’s what you will need for this project:

10-inch squares of flannel: One pack (I used the Stormy Seas palette)
Background fabric: 3 5/8 yards of black herringbone flannel
Binding fabric: 5/8 yard of navy windowpane flannel
Backing fabric: 4 yards of your choice of flannel

Cutting Your Fabrics

Background Squares: Cut a 10-inch square of the background fabric to match each of your flannel prints. You will need a total of 42 squares.
3-inch Squares: Cut additional 3-inch squares from your background fabric.

Preparing the Blocks

Pair each 10-inch flannel square with a 10-inch square of background flannel.
Draw a line from corner to corner on the background fabric.
Sew a ¼ inch away from the drawn line on both sides.

Chain Piecing

To save time, stack multiple pairs and chain piece them — sewing down one side and returning on the other.

After sewing, cut the blocks apart along the drawn line and press the seams open, ideally to the dark side.

Squaring Up the Half Square Triangles

Square the half square triangles to 9 inches using a 10-inch ruler.
Make sure to align the seam on the 45-degree line of your ruler.
Trim to ensure both sides are accurate, maintaining the integrity of the seam.

Cutting Strips for the Blocks

With the two squared triangles, orient one with the bottom left and the other with the bottom right, ensuring the colors align in the middle.
Cut 3-inch strips from each half square triangle.

Assembling the Blocks

Flip the strips to form the Mirrored Mountains shape.
Sew the three strips together for each block, pressing the seams flat after each addition.
After assembling the two opposite blocks, sew 3-inch squares onto the sides accordingly for a snowballed look.

Final Assembly

Match the middle seam when placing the two blocks together.
Ensure alignment at the points and sew.
Give the block a final press.

Once completed, suggest using the matching colors when laying out the quilt for a beautiful cohesive pattern.

This design is wonderfully simple and results in a stunning quilt that is perfect for cuddling up on chilly winter nights. Thank you, Bonnie Sullivan, for this fantastic pattern and tutorial!

Keywords

Mirrored Mountains, quilt tutorial, Bonnie Sullivan, Stormy Seas, flannel fabric, chain piecing, half square triangles, quilting, background fabric, snowballing.

FAQ

Q1: What fabrics do I need to make the Mirrored Mountains Quilt?
A1: You will need 10-inch squares of flannel, background fabric (3 5/8 yards), binding fabric (5/8 yard), and 4 yards of backing fabric.

Q2: Can I use any flannel for the backing?
A2: Yes, you can choose any flannel that you like for the backing of your quilt.

Q3: How many squares do I need to cut for this quilt?
A3: You will need to cut 42 squares of background fabric to match your flannel prints.

Q4: What is the final size of the quilt?
A4: The Mirrored Mountains Quilt may vary in size based on how you assemble the blocks, but it typically makes a cozy lap quilt.

Q5: Do I need special tools for this project?
A5: A sewing machine, ruler, rotary cutter, and cutting mat are helpful tools to make this project easier.