Lady of the Lake tutorial

The Lady of the Lake quilt block is a traditional patchwork block, recognised for its bold star shape and classic half-square triangle construction. Popular in both vintage and contemporary quilts, it’s a versatile design that works just as well in scrappy layouts as it does in carefully curated colour palettes.

In this free Lady of the Lake quilt block tutorial, you’ll learn the 4 layouts of this striking quilt block, plus a tutorial on how to batch make half square triangles (HST). Whether you’re adding to a quilt sampler, planning a full quilt layout, or simply expanding your library of classic quilt blocks, Jeanette guides you through every stage.

Lady of the Lake layout options

Blueprint

Jeanette used Blueprint by Camille Roskelley for the main fabric in this tutorial. Blueprint is made up of dreamy vintage florals, simple dots and plaids, and some of timeless antique calicos-all in classic blues and whites. Inspired by vintage quilts and favourite dishes, this collection is sure to be one you’ll treasure for years to come. 

Blenders

For this version of the Lady of the Lake quilt block, Jeanette chose a combination of Moda Bella Solids and Moda Grunge, allowing the colours in the Blueprint fabric collection to really shine. The clean, consistent tones of Bella Solids showcasing the matching green tones found in Blueprint, while the subtle texture and tones of Grunge adds depth and movement without overwhelming the design.