The Zora Quilt in a Rainbow of Scraps
Of course I had to make a scrappy rainbow version of the Zora Quilt Pattern. Because this design doesn’t require background fabric, it’s the ultimate stash-busting quilt pattern — perfect for using up lots and lots of scraps.
To plan the layout for this quilt, I printed the Zora Quilt coloring sheet (which you can download for free here) and colored in the squares until I was happy with the color progression. When I make rainbow quilts, I usually aim for a gradual shift between colors, but for this quilt I chose to make the transitions a little more abrupt so the blocks would have stronger contrast.
Like the Fableism version of the Zora Quilt that I shared yesterday, I paid attention to the placement of lighter and darker fabrics within each block (there are guidelines for this in the scrap section of the pattern). Even when working with lots of different scraps, this simple step helps bring a little structure and balance to what could otherwise feel chaotic. I love how it adds just enough order while still keeping the quilt playful and scrappy.
For the backing, I decided to go in a little random and used a 108” Windham Fabrics Wild Ponies print. The scale of the print is fairly large and the horses are so cute — it felt like the perfect fun backing for a rainbow scrap quilt. The binding is a black solid from my stash, which frames all of those bright colors nicely.
If you’re new to scrap quilting, especially rainbow scrap quilts, this project is a great place to start. The process is a little messy, but it’s also incredibly fun — and a wonderful way to use fabrics that might otherwise sit in your scrap bin.
You can find the Zora Quilt Pattern in my shop. Now it’s time to start digging through your scraps and see what kind of rainbow quilt you can create.