Anthology Fabrics Harlequin - Downloadable PDF

Harlequin Quilt Pattern by Christine Stainbrook

Project Overview

The Harlequin is a free downloadable quilting pattern designed by Christine Stainbrook for Anthology Fabrics. This finished quilt measures 48" x 60", making it an ideal size for a throw blanket or lap quilt. The pattern is rated at intermediate difficulty level, suitable for quilters with some experience in piecing and basic quilting techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a vibrant patchwork quilt featuring a harlequin design—a classic geometric pattern traditionally composed of diamond or lozenge shapes arranged in a repeating formation. The Harlequin quilt showcases multiple colorways and fabric collections, resulting in a dynamic, multi-colored finished piece that works beautifully as a decorative throw or functional bed covering.

Fabrics and Materials

The Harlequin pattern uses premium batik and solid fabrics from Windham Fabrics collections, including:

• Lava Solids 100Q-1428 Cucumber – 7/8 yard
• Baliscapes Frosting 2221Q-X Rainbow – 3/8 yard
• Baliscapes Frosting 2222Q-X Rainbow – 3/8 yard
• Baliscapes Frosting 2224Q-X Blush – 3/8 yard
• Baliscapes Frosting 2225Q-X Sunshine – 1/4 yard
• Baliscapes Frosting 2227Q-X Lime – 1 yard (includes binding)
• Baliscapes Frosting 2228Q-X Reef – 3/8 yard
• Baliscapes Frosting 2230Q-X Coral – 3/8 yard
• Baliscapes Frosting 2231Q-X Teal – 1-1/4 yards
• Baliscapes Frosting 2232Q-X Neon – 3/8 yard
• Backing fabric – 3-1/4 yards

Total estimated yardage requirements are provided to help quilters plan their fabric purchases. The pattern recommends using the specified Windham Fabrics collections, though fabric may vary slightly in appearance from the digital representation shown.

Quilting Techniques

Creating the Harlequin quilt involves fundamental quilting techniques appropriate for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern requires precise fabric cutting to create the geometric pieces that form the harlequin diamond pattern, followed by careful piecing to assemble the quilt top. Quilters will need to use accurate seam allowances and pressing techniques to ensure pieces align properly and the finished quilt lies flat.

Once the quilt top is assembled, the project moves into the quilting phase, where the pieced top is layered with batting and backing fabric, then stitched together using quilting stitches. The pattern includes binding using yardage from the Lime fabric, which requires binding strips to be cut, sewn to the quilt perimeter, and hand-finished for a professional edge.

Stitches and Construction Methods

The Harlequin pattern employs straight seam stitching as the primary construction method, using a standard sewing machine with a 1/4" seam allowance—the industry standard for quilting. Pieces are sewn together in units, then units are joined to create rows, and rows are sewn together to form the complete quilt top.

The quilting itself typically involves straight-line quilting or stitch-in-the-ditch techniques, where stitches follow the seam lines of the patchwork, or free-motion quilting for more decorative effects. The binding application uses machine stitching to attach binding strips to the quilt front, followed by hand-stitching to secure the folded binding edge to the back.

Pattern Format and Accessibility

The Harlequin pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF from Anthology Fabrics, making it easily accessible to quilters worldwide. The digital format allows crafters to print the pattern at home and begin their project immediately without waiting for physical delivery.