Pattern of the Month

October Forest is pattern #19 in the 100 Quilt Project and the Pattern of the Month for October—a quiet, modern design inspired by the earliest shifts of the season.

Not every autumn quilt needs to shout in red and orange. October Forest celebrates the softer transitions: green leaves tipped in gold, deep blue skies after summer fades, and the vertical stillness of trees reaching into cooler air.

The design is simple to piece, making it an excellent choice for confident beginners or anyone seeking a peaceful, thoughtful project. Strong vertical columns guide the layout, and color placement does much of the visual work. Whether you opt for a soft color gradation or a bold two-color version, the pattern includes clear layout diagrams and yardage requirements for four sizes: throw, twin, queen, and king.

The version shown here is a twin size quilt, made using a selection of Kona Cotton solids (colors listed in the pattern), and quilted in a gentle back-and-forth design using Superior Threads Magnifico.

Like many of the quilts in the 100 Quilt Project, this one grew from a moment in time. If you'd like to read more about how the idea formed during long autumn walks and why the colors came before the block design, check out the 100 Quilt Project journal post here.

Head over to the Quilt Patterns page for full details and to explore the October Forest Quilt Pattern.

100 Quilt Project #19