Old Cabin Quilt Pattern is Here!

Old Cabin Quilt Pattern is Here!

It’s launch day for the Old Cabin quilt pattern, and I couldn’t be happier to share it with you!

Mockup of Old Cabin quilt with Bird is the word by Ruby star society

 

This quilt is all about cozy Scandinavian design, inspired by one of Norway’s favorite garments: the kofte. If you don’t know, a kofte is a knitted wool cardigan that’s both warm and beautiful – perfect for chilly cabin trips, hikes in the woods, or even long home office days!

Image of a knitted grey and white Norwegian cardigan laying on sheepskin

My favorite kofte is the traditional Bøvertun pattern, named after a wayfarer’s cabin along one of the roads crossing the Norwegian mountains from East to West. The Old Cabin quilt is a tribute to this cardigan, with its repeating squares and tiny nine-patches that echo its most iconic design element.

I used this pattern to knit mine 10 years ago. 
Image of a knitted grey and white Norwegian cardigan hanging on a chair

 

Scandinavian design chair featuring my homemade, well-loved Bøvertun cardigan

 

Nine-patch love
I’ve always had a soft spot for the classic nine-patch quilt block. It was part of my very first quilt, the Farmer’s Daughter, so bringing it into this pattern felt like coming full circle. And speaking of full circle…

This morning’s cozy moment
This morning, I finished the last stitches of binding on my Old Cabin quilt while wearing my own Bøvertun cardigan. How’s that for perfect timing? It felt so right to finish this project wrapped in the inspiration behind it.

All squared up this morning - even the backing has tiny squares! 

 

Precut friendly quilt pattern
This pattern is designed for precuts, so it’s great for fat quarter and fat eighth bundles. The cover quilt uses the bright and fun Bird is the Word collection by Ruby Star Society. A fat quarter bundle of Bird is the Word is enough for the throw size!

Bird is the word Fat quarter bundle by Ruby Star Society

Don’t have precuts? No worries! You can make this quilt with yardage too. For example, using precuts for half the squares and yardage for the other half creates a stunning look, like the yellow-and-white version I’ve mocked up below.  

 

Mockup of Old Cabin quilt in gold, yellow and white fabrics

 

Or how about diving into those yummy solids? 

Mockup of Old Cabin quilt in pinks, golds, burgundy and light blue solids

 

I am still waiting for the Bird is the Word fat quarter bundle to arrive (It's not supposed to arrive until January! How will I be able to wait for that long?), so meanwhile, I made a two-colour baby version. It was whipped up in only a couple of evenings, so this is a quick make!  

 

Exchange each fat quarter in the pattern with 1/4 yard (or 20 cm) of yardage, and you're good!  

 

Why You’ll Love Old Cabin

  • Fat quarter friendly and fat eighth friendly!

  • Scandinavian quilt with a cozy, traditional vibe.

  • Easy quilt pattern that’s great for beginners and experts alike.

  • Perfect for showing off your favorite fabrics while keeping that Scandi style.

  • Comes in baby, throw, queen and king size, and it's easy to adapt to your desired size (or number of lovely fat quarters or fat eighths). 

 

The king size will provide 121 little nine-patches to keep you warm at night <3

Whether you love Norwegian knitting or just want a pattern that’s simple and stylish, the Old Cabin quilt is ready for you. I can’t wait to see how you make it your own.

The pattern is in my shop now. Grab your copy and start sewing your own little piece of Norwegian inspiration!

 

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