Swayful Quilt Pattern Tester Gallery

One of my favorite parts of releasing a new quilt pattern is getting to see what happens when other quilters get their hands on it.
I spend months looking at a pattern through my own fabric choices, my own color preferences, and my own quilting style. Then the tester quilts start arriving, and suddenly I get to see the pattern in a whole new way.
Swayful was no exception.
Seeing these quilts come together reminded me how much personality fabric choices can bring to a design. Each tester created something uniquely their own while still capturing the movement and connection that inspired the pattern.
A huge thank you to each of these talented quilters for their time, feedback, and beautiful work.
JILL

Made the 68″ x 68″ large throw size.
Instagram: @peacefullypiecing
JANET

Made the 80″ x 92″ bed size.
Instagram: @bestjlb
LAURA

Made the 32″ x 44″ crib size.
Instagram: @1lousypetunia
JESSICA

Made the 68″ x 68″ large throw size.
Instagram: @quinn_quilts
Ready to Make Your Own?
The Swayful Quilt Pattern is now available in both PDF and paper pattern formats.
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The pattern is confident beginner friendly, features a fat quarter friendly foreground, and includes three sizes:
- 32″ x 44″
- 68″ x 68″
- 80″ x 92″
Thank you again to all of the testers who helped bring this pattern to life. I loved seeing every version come together, and I can’t wait to see even more Swayful quilts in the months ahead.
HELLO,
I’m Melanie
Hi, I’m Melanie. I’ve been quilting since 2010, and what began as a small hobby has grown into a deep appreciation for the process of making and slowing down. Quilting has taught me patience, curiosity, and the value of showing up, even when things feel imperfect.
These days, I design quilt patterns, teach online self-paced quilting classes, and curate and design fabric with one goal in mind, helping quilters build skills and confidence while enjoying the journey from first stitch to finished quilt. I believe the process matters just as much as the finish.
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