Florence Quilt Free Pattern

The Florence Quilt is a stunning wall hanging that beautifully blends classic piecing with a sophisticated fabric selection. Designed by Larene Smith of The Quilted Button, this quilt measures 71” x 86” when finished and uses the luxurious Florence Collection from Hoffman California Fabrics. With its intricate block assembly and graceful borders, this project offers an engaging challenge for intermediate and advanced quilters.

Whether you’re making it for your own home, as a showpiece gift, or simply to enjoy the process of working with richly detailed fabrics, the Florence Quilt will be a treasured addition to your quilting portfolio.

About the Design

The Florence Quilt is composed of 20 blocks, each measuring 15” square when finished. The quilt’s beauty lies in its precision-cut triangles, rectangles, and strip sets that come together to form an intricate layout. The finished arrangement features rotating blocks, creating a dynamic and eye-catching effect.

Florence Quilt Pattern

The design also incorporates both an inner and outer border, framing the central patchwork with elegance. The combination of rich tones—such as Monaco/Gold, Black/Gold, and Earl Grey/Gold—brings a sense of luxury to the piece, though the pattern can be adapted to your favorite color palette.

Fabric Requirements

The pattern specifies fabrics from the Florence Collection, with yardages for each fabric letter (A–L). You’ll also need 5 yards for the backing, and specific fabrics for the inner and outer borders, plus binding. Special notions include quilting rulers, a rotary cutter, a 15½” square ruler, and standard sewing supplies.

Construction Overview

Step 1 – Cutting the Fabric:
Precision is key here. The pattern begins with cutting various squares, triangles, and rectangles from each fabric, carefully labeling them to avoid confusion later.

Step 2 – Preparing Strip Sets:
Strip sets are pieced from alternating fabrics, then sub-cut into smaller sets labeled A, B, C, and D for later block assembly.

Steps 3–7 – Block Assembly:
The quilt blocks are built in parts—Parts 1 through 5—each combining specific fabric cuts and strip set pieces. These sections are then joined to complete each 15” block. Paying close attention to orientation is important, as the blocks are rotated in the final layout to create the overall pattern.

Step 8 – Sewing the Quilt Top:
Blocks are sewn into rows and joined together to form the quilt center. An inner border is added first, followed by the outer border to complete the quilt top.

Step 9 – Finishing:
Layer your quilt top with batting and backing, quilt as desired, and apply the binding to finish your Florence Quilt.

Florence Quilt Pattern

Skill Level & Tips

While the instructions are detailed, the Florence Quilt involves precise cutting, accurate seam allowances, and careful block assembly. Intermediate quilters will enjoy the challenge, and advanced quilters will appreciate the meticulous design details. For best results:

Pre-wash and starch fabrics before cutting.
Label all pieces during cutting.
Press seams open to reduce bulk.

📥 At the end of this article, you can download the complete PDF pattern for the Florence Quilt and start your journey toward making this timeless treasure.

PDF pattern

The Florence Quilt is more than just a sewing project it’s a statement piece. Its refined geometric layout, paired with the elegance of the Florence fabric line, makes it an heirloom-worthy quilt that will be admired for years to come. If you enjoy quilts that challenge your piecing skills while rewarding you with a breathtaking result, this pattern is for you.