The Talia Quilt in Paper Cuts 2

When I was designing the Talia Quilt Pattern, I had a few very specific goals in mind. I wanted a quilt pattern that felt flexible, approachable, and fun to sew — one that would work with the kinds of fabric collections I’m most drawn to and the way I actually like to quilt.

First, I wanted a pattern that would work well with a wide variety of fabric collections, especially those with larger-scale prints. I love bold prints, and I didn’t want to chop those prints into tiny pieces just to make a pattern work. The Talia Quilt uses simple shapes and longer cuts that let those fabrics shine, making it a great option if you tend to gravitate toward statement prints.

Second, I wanted the pattern to work with collections that have a lot of value variation. These are often my favorite collections visually — they feel rich, dynamic, and interesting — but they can also be tricky to use. Some quilt patterns rely heavily on consistent contrast, which makes highly varied collections harder to work with. The offset layout of the Talia Quilt Pattern allows light, medium, and dark fabrics to mix naturally, creating movement without needing to overthink placement.

And finally, I wanted this to be a quick quilt pattern. I love a project that comes together efficiently and feels satisfying from start to finish. The Talia Quilt is beginner friendly, straightforward to piece, and moves along quickly without feeling repetitive — perfect for when you want to enjoy the process and actually finish a quilt.

The Talia Quilt Pattern ended up being a perfect fit for Rashida Coleman-Hale’s Paper Cuts 2 fabric collection. That collection has bold, graphic prints I didn’t want to cut into tiny pieces, along with a wide range of values that really come to life in this layout. It’s a great example of how the Talia Quilt can highlight fabric choices while still feeling cohesive and intentional.

To make the quilt, I used a variety of FQers from the Paper Cuts 2 collection and used a print from the collection (Peg Board in Parchment) as the background fabric. The binding is my favorite print from the collection (Paper Star in Canyon) and the backing is 108" wide Starry in Natural.

The quilting was done by (my favorite!) Heidi of Piece and Joy Quilting Co. Life was a bit hectic when I dropped this off with her and I am so grateful that she gave me some great recommendations for pantos that would work well with the pattern. I love how it turned out. 

If you’re looking for a fat-quarter-friendly quilt pattern, a design that works well with bold prints, or a quick project that lets your fabrics do the heavy lifting, the Talia Quilt Pattern was designed with exactly that in mind.