Quiltalong

The Helen Quiltalong

Make the Helen Quilt. Explore fabric inspiration and flying geese techniques, then follow the complete series from choosing and cutting your fabrics through constructing and finishing your quilt.

Get the Helen Pattern
The Helen Quiltalong
Skill level Experienced Beginner
Quiltalong length 7 weeks
Original quiltalong 2025
Quilt sizes Baby – King

About the pattern

Quilt Details

The Helen Quilt combines modern design with traditional charm. Star blocks in two different sizes create visual movement, while detailed instructions and helpful tips guide you through each step.

Finished quilt sizes

  • Baby: 40" × 40"
  • Lap: 64" × 76"
  • Twin: 76" × 94"
  • Queen: 100" × 112"
  • King: 112" × 112"

Share your finished quilt using #thehelenquilt.

Follow along

Make the Helen Quilt

Work through the lessons at your own pace.

Helen Quilt Mockups

Inspiration

Helen Quilt Mockups

Explore the Helen Quilt in a variety of color palettes and fabric combinations.

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Fabric Selection

Week 1

Fabric Selection

Choose and organize the fabrics you will use to make your Helen Quilt.

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Cutting Your Fabric

Week 2

Cutting Your Fabric

Prepare and cut the fabric pieces needed to make your Helen Quilt.

Read Week 2
Alternate Flying Geese Instructions

Bonus Technique

Alternate Flying Geese Instructions

Learn an alternate method for making the Flying Geese units used in the Helen Quilt.

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Making Your Flying Geese

Week 3

Making Your Flying Geese

Make the Flying Geese units that form the foundation of the Helen Quilt blocks.

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Block Construction

Week 4

Block Construction

Assemble your Flying Geese units and complete the Helen Quilt blocks.

Read Week 4
Quilt Top Construction

Week 6

Quilt Top Construction

Arrange your completed blocks and assemble the Helen quilt top.

Read Week 6
Finishing Your Quilt

Week 7

Finishing Your Quilt

Complete the final steps and finish your Helen Quilt.

Read Week 7
My Finished Helen Quilt

Finished Quilt

My Finished Helen Quilt

See the completed Helen Quilt and find inspiration for finishing your own version.

View the Finished Quilt