The April Quilt Pattern Mockups
One of my favorite parts of releasing a new pattern is putting together the mockups.
This is point when I can show off the flexibility of the pattern — and the April Quilt Pattern has a lot of range depending on what fabrics you use. I also like being able to show you what your favorite collection would look like in a quilt. It can be difficult to visualize and mockups really help.
Playing with Color
Because this pattern is built from simple squares and sashing, the overall look changes quite a bit based on fabric choice.
With higher contrast fabrics, the grid really stands out and the quilt feels a little more structured and graphic.
With lower contrast or softer palettes, everything blends together more and the quilt takes on a calmer, more subtle look.
Neither is better — just different directions depending on what you’re going for.
I did have lots of requests to see rainbow versions of this quilt. I tried to represent a few different options here BUT I do think the best way to make this a rainbow quilt is with scraps.
All of the April Quilt Pattern Samples
In case you missed them, here are the samples I made using the April Quilt Pattern.
The Scrappy One
The Easter One
The Poolside Too One
The Mockups
Egg and Friends by Kim Kight
background fabric is Speckled in Polar
Indelible Ink by Anna Maria Textiles
background fabric is Indelible Soft in Doe Peony
Poppy Seeds by Laundry Basket Quilts
I gave you a few different options using the collection. The options on the left and right would require more fat quarters than are requested in the pattern. 
Starry by Alexia Abegg
Grunge by BasicGrey
Fern Grove by Leah Duncan
background fabric is Cirrus Solids in Blush
Evening on the Prairie by Modern Prairie
Front Porch by Allison Harris
Indian Block Prints by Fableism
background fabric is Watercolor Wovens in Thistle
Mystic Fable by Alexia Abegg
Jingle Bell by Laundry Basket Quilts
Check Mates by Anna Maria Textiles
Freaky Familiars by Ruby Star Society
Merry Happy by Kim Kight
Fireglow by Sarah Watts
Final Thoughts
If you’re planning to make the April Quilt, the mockups are a good place to start. They can help you get a sense of what direction you want to go before you start cutting into your fabric.
I have linked to each of the available fabric collections in this mockups and you can head over to the shop to pick up your copy of the April Quilt Pattern!