Atkinson Designs: Geburtstagsgeschenke

The interlocking color blocks really do look like a pile of wrapped gifts once the quilt comes together, and the five size options meant I could make a baby version and a throw in one weekend. I love how the simple piecing lets the fabric prints do all the celebrating.

The pattern’s five size options give me so much flexibility, and the way the blocks read as either gifts or ribbons keeps my brain happily guessing. I’ve already cut fabric for two versions, and the simple construction means I’ll actually finish them before the next birthday rolls around. Such a che

The five size options in this pattern make it easy to choose the perfect project for any fabric stash. I cut my strips in an afternoon and had the top pieced by the next day—the interlocking color blocks really do look like festive ribbons. My only tiny wish is that the instructions included a diagr