Stairway to Heaven van Mary Koval (PATS15)

The half-pattern design is brilliant for customizing the layout, and the 76 x 70 size gives plenty of room to play with. I’m already planning to buy extra pieces to finish the full quilt—this system really lets you control the final look.

I usually avoid half-patterns, but the opportunity to customize the final layout here is a real plus. The 70-inch height gives me enough fabric to experiment with arranging the diamonds exactly how I want.

The half-diamond layout is a smart design—it lets me try the pattern without committing to the full quilt, and the 76 x 70 size fits my frame perfectly. I've already used the pieces to mock up the center section, and the instructions are clear enough that even my first attempt came out tidy.