The Natalie Quilt in Rifle Paper Co.
Way back before Easter, I started a Natalie Quilt using the Easter collection by Rifle Paper Co. The prints were just too cute to pass up, and I didn’t even consider the (very probable!) possibility that I wouldn’t finish or share the quilt until well after the holiday had passed. But here we are — and honestly, this cheerful, springy fabric deserves attention all year round.
Choosing a Background Fabric
Because the collection includes several white and very light prints, I knew I wanted something other than white for the background fabric. I ended up choosing Pure Solids in Field of Lavender, and my love for purple lives on. After consulting my handy stack of color cards, this purple was the perfect fit — it complements the prints without blending in too much. It adds just enough contrast while still keeping the soft, springy vibe.
Backing, Binding, and Florals Forever
Since this fabric was just about the cutest thing I could imagine, of course I had to splurge a bit on the quilt backing and binding. I used Easter Lattice from the collection for the backing, and finished the quilt with Rosa in Lilac for the binding.
I know a lot of quilters love striped bindings — and they are awesome — but I think small-scale floral prints for binding are totally underrated. The Rosa print adds the sweetest finishing touch without stealing the show.
Quilting
For the quilting, I went with horizontal lines using a serpentine stitch. It gives the quilt just a little extra texture and movement — kind of a “fancy straight-line quilting” look — but it’s just as easy to do. If you’ve never tried quilting with the serpentine stitch, I highly recommend it for adding softness and flow to your lines.
Want to make your own Natalie Quilt? It's perfect for seasonal collections. You can pick up your copy in the shop.
If you’re thinking about sewing something with Rifle Paper Co.’s Easter collection, I say go for it — whether or not it’s anywhere near Easter. The prints are timeless, and I think this project proves that pastels, florals, and bunnies are welcome any time of year.