Techniques for the 3D Lattice Quilt

3 Dimensional Lattice Quilt

I would like to tell you how to make the fun little lattice diamond I used in this month’s article (Color Considerations for Scrap Quilts).  I started with four 1 ½” strips 13 ½ inches long. (if you stagger the strips as I show in the pictures you can use shorter strips).

The full pattern for this quilt can be purchased on my shop page. It is 21 pages of detailed step by step instructions with 75 color photos.

Sew the strips together in ascending value.  First the dark strip, then the medium dark, then medium light, then the light strip.  You can make maximum use of your fabric if you offset the strips by ½” each.

If you have a fancy 60 ⁰ ruler, then, by all means, use it.  But for those who don’t, no need to run out a buy a new tool, unless, of course, you are looking for a reason.

My ruler has a 60⁰/30⁰ line at each end.  If you look at the top of the light pink fabric, you can see the ruler mark lined up with the top of the fabric.  It took me a minute of turning the ruler back and forth until I figured out which line to use.  With the fabric offset, I just had to make sure that the edge of the ruler matched the angle of the fabric.

Notice how the staggered starts on the fabric means that there is less waste.

Once the first cut is made, turn the ruler around to get the angle going the other direction.  You can see the 30⁰ line at the top of the pink strip.  Make the second cut, this will create the first equilateral triangle.

Turn the ruler around again (back to its first position) and make the third cut.

Notice that the fourth cut is the same as for the second.  It should be getting easier.  You now have 3 of the four triangles cut.

Here is really the only tricky part.  Since there isn’t enough fabric left to line the 60⁰ ruler mark along the top of the fabric, I had to turn the ruler around one last time so that the ruler mark lined up with the bottom of the fabric.  This will give you the last (4th) triangle.

These 4 triangles will make 2 diamonds.

You can sew most of the light triangles together, but leave the dark ones separate.  You will need them apart to assemble the quilt top.  You can see on the edges of the quilt you will have a couple of light half diamonds (triangles) to keep the edges straight.

To eliminate having to make Y seams, this top is assembled in diagonal stripes

This strip represents the top most light stripe.
As a result, some of the dark diamonds have to be pieced with the lattice that goes next to it.

This method requires you to be really careful with your layout but eliminates Y seams.

Finally, when all the diamonds are assembled, the top and bottom will have jagged edges which will have to be cut off, to make them even.  You will then have an octagon.  I put dark batik triangles in each of the corners to make the quilt a rectangle.

3 Dimensional Lattice Quilt

If I get a lot of requests, I may turn this into a complete pattern (it is my own design), but hopefully this information will point you in the right direction if you choose to make a quilt similar to this yourself.

The full pattern for this quilt can be purchased on my shop page. It is 21 pages of very detailed, step by step instructions with 75 color photos.

Thanks to everyone who has commented here and asked to be notified when the pattern was ready.  You have really motivated me to turn this design into a pattern.

46 Replies to “Techniques for the 3D Lattice Quilt”

  1. I am hoping to find this pattern in the Written format. Since I’m using my phone for just about everything I never use the PDF format. That pattern looks like a fun eyecatcher. Any information is appreciated. **

    • I have the full pattern available for purchase, but it is a .pdf file. It is a very detailed pattern and it would probably benefit you to have it printed out. If you purchase the pattern I could send you the pattern as a Microsoft Word file, but it would still be better to print it out. The reason I don’t have the Word version available in the store is that if you have a different version of Word than I have the formatting could be all messed up. If you really want the pattern in a Word document, send me an email at brita@questioningquilter.com. I will then suggest buying the .pdf pattern and I will email you the Word version.

      I hope that this helps.

  2. This would definitely be a conversation piece! Can’t wait to buy the pattern! Let me know when it becomes available. Thanks!

    • The Beta version of my 3D Lattice Quilt is available and I am offering it to a few people before I officially launch my shopping page. I have had several people test the pattern and made lots of changes. I believe that the pattern is finished, but I would feel better if a few more people tried the pattern before I made it widely available. It is available to purchase at https://questioningquilter.com/shop/

      As an added incentive, if you send me a picture of the completed quilt top and feedback on the pattern (positive or negative), I will send you a free copy of the next pattern I make. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions (brita@questioningquilter.com).

      Brita

    • Getting closer. One of my pattern testers is scheduled to come by tomorrow (3/11)! Another working from home said she hopes to have it done sometime this week. The pattern could be ready as early as next week, or the week after. Here’s hoping that they both find it perfect.

      Thanks for stopping by.

    • I think I am getting closer. I am hoping that next week will be the last round of testing. I will send an email when it is ready.

  3. WOW! just came across this and I sure am fascinated with this quilt.
    You have done such a wonderful job with it, It had to be a job and a half but well worth it
    Would love to try it
    Marge

    • Thanks so much. I am working on the pattern right now. I remade the quilt taking tons of photos, then realized that the order I build it wasn’t optimal so I couldn’t use the images. I am remaking it again with even more photos. It isn’t that it is hard, but one part is a little tricky, and I am trying my best to make the steps clear and have professional looking photos. Easier said than done. LOL

  4. Yes…I can imagine that it is a LOT of work. Hopefully you will be able to complete it. Look forward to getting the pattern. All the best for 2020!

  5. Did you get enough interest to make a complete pattern for this quilt? It’s beautiful and I would like to have the pattern if it’s available. Thank you.

  6. Love this pattern this quilt. Such creativity, In would love the purchase the pattern when it’s complete.

  7. Hello! My grandmother and I love this quilt and would love to make one. Would you please let us know when we can purchase a pattern? Thank you!

  8. I’m very interested in the pattern. Let me know when you have it finished cause I’ll definitely buy it!!

  9. I would be very interested in this pattern please. I just finished the Labyrinth Walk quilt and am now intrigued with 3d quilts. I have a stash of black, grays and whites and think they would look great made up in this pattern.

    • I am hoping to start work on a pattern this fall and will hopefully have it completed sometime this winter. I will let you know when it is done.

      Brita

  10. I love this. I wish you would turn it into a complete pattern. It is absolutely beautiful in my opinion!

  11. If you do decide to make this into a complete pattern please let me know. I’ve got about 4 quilts I need to make right now but I’m saving it in my ‘later’ file. Beautiful work. Love the complicated look but easy to do pattern.

      • Did you have enough interest from quilters for your 3 D Lattice Quilt to offer the pattern and how would I go about purchasing one ?

        • Hi Carole,
          I am so glad that you like it. I have decided that I will turn this into a pattern. I have another project underway right now, then I will be going on vacation so it will probably be autumn before I can start writing it.
          I will let everyone who comments here know personally, when it is completed.

          Thanks for the support.

          Brita

          • Brita , have a relaxing vacation , and will look forward to hearing from you . Thanks for the update . 😊

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