Fade Away
Fade Away is a memory quilt created in honor of my mom, Laura Green Irwin, who passed away after her battle with Leiomyosarcoma in December 2014. Designed with the idea of shapes and fabrics fading across the quilt, it reflects both loss and remembrance. This pattern is especially meaningful for memory quilts — whether using clothing, cherished fabrics, or scraps that represent the people and moments you hold dear. Each quilt tells a unique story, and creativity is encouraged. My hope is that Fade Away brings comfort, healing, and joy to everyone who makes and uses it.
Level: Beginner
Skills: Strip Piecing, Traditional Piecing
Pre-Cuts: 5" Squares, 2.5" Strips
Extras for the Launch Status Check quilt pattern are available below. Paper versions coming mid March 2026.
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Fade Away
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Quilting Suggestions
Once you've finished the quilt top, it can be difficult to choose a design to quilt it. Here are several longarming pantographs I have either used on the cover quilts or think are great options:
Abbie Edge-to-Edge (Cover Quilt) from My Creative Stitches
Wishbone from Longarm League
QC Mod Shorty Complex #4 from Karlee Porter
Petals Rise from Penguin Feats
I've also mocked up a few different designs that can be done on a domestic machine. Download the file below.
