Forest Fibre Art Quilt | A Calming, Creative Escape

Some projects feel like a walk in the woods, even if you never leave your sewing room. Forest Fibre Art Quilt is that kind of calming, creative escape, where you build a tree-filled scene with a wonderful mix of fabrics, textures, and memories stitched right into the surface.

skill level Intermediate

time A satisfying weekend project, or a few cozy evenings if you like to take it slow.
ideal for Quilters who love fiber art, landscape-style quilting, and creating a one-of-a-kind piece for the wall.
you will practice Simple design planning, creating trees as simple or intricate as you wish, fabric layering for a forest look, and quilting an art quilt-style piece.
finished size 18” x 15” [45.5 x 38cm]

This pattern by Ana Buzzalino was featured in Issue 67, our woodlands-inspired issue that invites us on a delightful journey through the enchanting woods using needle and thread, with colors, textures, and critters brought to life through our favorite stitches.

Step into Ana Buzzalino’s studio as she guides you to a simple way to design your piece of art. Follow her method of creating simple or intricate trees. She uses a mishmash of various fabrics to make it look like the tree is in the forest. Her quilted artwork is inspired by childhood memories of visiting her father at the wood mill.

What makes this project so exciting is how approachable it is. You get to design with confidence, build beautiful texture with fabric choices, and finish with a piece that feels personal and story-rich, without needing a huge time commitment.

Now tell me, if you made this forest quilt, would you keep it soft and misty with gentle colors, or would you go bold with high contrast trees and a dramatic sky?

Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag quilting project I’ll share with you!