Find Your Calm with the Lily Pads Quilt

Hello friends! This is Jennifer Long from Sew A Story.

As the seasons begin to change, I always find myself drawn to projects with soft colours, gentle movement, and peaceful designs. The Lily Pads Quilt, created using my Boho Batiks fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs, is one of those quilts that invites you to slow down, enjoy the process, and simply sew.

With beautiful star blocks scattered across the quilt like lily pads floating on water, this design is full of movement while still feeling calm and balanced.

A Quilt Full of Beautiful Details

Finishing at 54″ x 66″, the Lily Pads Quilt is a confident beginner friendly project that combines traditional piecing with simple construction techniques to create an eye-catching design. The soft batik prints in Boho Batiks bring wonderful depth and texture to each block, creating a quilt that feels both fresh and timeless.

Whether displayed in your home or gifted to someone special, this quilt is one you’ll enjoy making from the very first block to the final stitch.

Three Tips Before You Begin

1. Organize Your Fabrics First

Taking a few minutes to label your fabrics and cut pieces before you begin will make assembling each block much more enjoyable and help keep everything organized as you sew.

2. Watch Your Block Placement

The quilt comes to life through the placement of the star blocks. Before sewing your rows together, lay everything out on a design wall or floor so you can admire the balance of colours across the quilt.

3. Press as You Go

Accurate pressing helps your seams nest together beautifully, making those crisp points easier to match throughout the quilt.

Sew a Story with Every Stitch

One of my favourite things about quilting is how a simple collection of fabrics can become something full of warmth, creativity, and memories. The soft colours and organic feel of the Boho Batiks collection make the Lily Pads Quilt a joy to create and a beautiful addition to any home.

I hope this quilt inspires you to slow down, enjoy the journey, and tell your own story through fabric.

Yours in storytelling creativity,

Jennifer Long
Sew A Story