Pattern of the Month

The Which Way? quilt pattern is January’s Pattern of the Month, and it feels like the perfect way to begin a new year—with a quiet, intentional project that reflects the feeling of standing at a crossroads. Designed as part of the 100 Quilt Project, this modern quilt pattern blends subtle, directional movement with crisp star blocks and layered color contrast.

The background features a tangle of arrows created with dark, closely valued batiks and prints in black and teal. These directional elements are deliberately chaotic—because real decisions rarely come with clarity. Against that complexity, bright coral star blocks shine through with purpose, anchoring each quilt block with a moment of stillness and certainty.

Which Way? was inspired by a winter sunrise on an early morning run. The palette of soft corals, teals, and deep shadows comes directly from that moment—the world was quiet, the light was beginning to shift, and the day was not yet fully defined. It's a quilt for those in-between spaces where movement still matters, even if you don't yet know the destination.

The pattern includes instructions for five quilt sizes and is suitable for confident beginners. You can read more about the design inspiration and story behind this quilt in the 100 Quilt Project Journal, or head straight to the Quilt Patterns portfolio to get started.

If you’re looking for a modern quilt pattern that invites thoughtful sewing, Which Way? is your directionally imperfect, beautifully layered answer.

100 Quilt Project #22