Lantern Lights Quilt Pattern - It's Sew Emma

The Lantern Lights Quilt Pattern by It’s Sew Emma is a radiant design made to shine with your favourite Jelly Rolls and 2 1⁄2” strip precuts.
Its clever layout creates a glowing lantern effect, while the use of 1” Precut Friendly Half Square Triangle Paper saves time and ensures precise piecing.
This pattern includes instructions for two versatile sizes:
Table Runner – 24 1⁄2" × 56 1⁄2"
Lap Quilt – 50 1⁄2" × 58 1⁄2"
Perfect for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike, Lantern Lights balances speed with stunning results.
Whether stitched in bold brights, soft pastels, or festive prints, this design guarantees a quilt that will dazzle every time.
Creative Uses
Create a table runner to brighten up dining spaces, perfect for everyday use or seasonal decorating.
Stitch a lap quilt for gifting – ideal for birthdays, weddings, or housewarmings.
Use Christmas fabrics to make a festive quilt or runner that lights up the holidays.
Showcase Jelly Roll collections or favourite fabric lines in a pattern designed to highlight strips beautifully.
Make quick projects for guild swaps or charity quilts, thanks to its precut-friendly design.
Try scrappy strips for a colourful, eclectic look that uses up leftover fabrics.