Arizona Dahlia Quilt Pattern

A striking dahlia quilt pattern from Edyta Sitar for Laundry Basket Quilts — the Arizona Dahlia is a beautifully balanced pieced design that works equally well with scrappy stash fabrics or a carefully curated fat quarter collection.

The dahlia block is one of quilting's most enduring designs, and this version from Laundry Basket Quilts brings Edyta Sitar's signature warmth and precision to a generous 54½" × 54½" finished quilt — a versatile size that works as a lap quilt, a generous throw, or a striking wall hanging. It suits traditional, farmhouse, and cottage styles beautifully, and the circular dahlia arrangement gives it real visual impact without requiring complex techniques.

This is a pieced pattern suitable for all skill levels, with the clear, detailed instructions that LBQ patterns are known for. It's a great choice for quilters who want to build confidence with curved-looking designs that are actually achieved through careful straight-line piecing. For fabric, a mix of light backgrounds with 8–12 coordinating prints gives the dahlia its characteristic depth — florals, tone-on-tones, and small geometrics all work well together. Pattern format: Printed. SKU: LBQ-1288-P.

Why this works well

• Classic dahlia design with timeless appeal — won't date in the way trend-led patterns can
• Achieves a complex, curved look through straight piecing — no curved seams required
• Scrappy-friendly: a brilliant way to use fat quarters or stash fabrics purposefully
• Generous 54½" × 54½" size works as a lap quilt, throw, or wall hanging
• Edyta Sitar's LBQ instructions are detailed and reliable — great for building skills with confidence

Recommended by The Quilting Owl

The Arizona Dahlia is one of those patterns that looks far more complex than it is — which makes it deeply satisfying to finish. It's a lovely choice for a quilter ready to move beyond simple blocks and try something with real visual drama. If you'd like help choosing fabrics or thread — a warm neutral Aurifil thread works beautifully for the piecing — just get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.