Trapunta da picnic Giardino di Rose di Paper Pieces®

I was pleasantly surprised how quickly this came together—the charm pack-friendly design saved me so much cutting time. The finished quilt is just the right size to toss in a basket for our weekly park trips.

The mix of EPP, appliqué, and machine piecing kept me engaged from start to finish, and the finished size feels just right for spreading out on grass. Finished it in a weekend with scraps from my stash, and the charm pack layout made it come together effortlessly.

I’d been staring at my charm pack stash for weeks, and this pattern finally gave it a purpose—the mix of EPP, appliqué, and machine piecing keeps every section interesting without feeling overwhelming. Stitched it up over two lazy weekends, and it’s already been on one picnic, folding down to a tidy