There are certain places in the world where color, culture, and landscape feel almost like storybook pages. For me, the Nordic countries have always held that kind of magic. Nordic Whimsy was created as a joyful tribute to that spirit, blending the bold geometry of Foundation Paper Piecing with the soft dimension of turned-edge appliqué to build a playful Scandinavian scene filled with Viking ships, rolling waves, and charming Nordic houses.
This pattern is especially meaningful because it was designed to debut in Stockholm, Sweden in collaboration with the wonderful team at Bussler Quilting Company. Sharing a quilt inspired by Nordic culture while teaching and creating with quilters there feels like the perfect full-circle moment. The design celebrates the colors, movement, and folk-art charm that make Scandinavian design so distinctive.
Nordic Whimsy is available as a Paper Pattern and as a complete Quilt Kit in two beautiful colorways, making it easy for quilters to jump right into the project. For those who want the full experience, a limited-time Finishing Kit featuring Liberty Fabric's will also be offered, and quilters who purchase the Kit and Finishing Kit together before May 1, 2026 will receive $20 off.
I cannot wait to see this quilt come to life in studios around the world and especially to celebrate its first stitches in Stockholm. Quilts have a beautiful way of connecting places, stories, and people and Nordic Whimsy is stitched with exactly that spirit in mind.