The Accent on Sunflowers Quilt, designed by Jackie Robinson for Benartex, is a radiant project that captures the warmth and beauty of sunflowers in full bloom. With its golden yellows, fresh greens, and sunflower-themed fabric panels, this quilt radiates cheerfulness and charm. Measuring 55” x 70”, it’s the perfect size for a lap quilt, sofa throw, or a gift that will brighten anyone’s day.
The beauty of the Accent on Sunflowers Quilt is how it combines simplicity with impact. By using fussy-cut sunflower panels and surrounding them with log cabin-style frames, the design highlights the natural beauty of the fabric while adding depth and structure. The striped sunflower border with mitered corners creates a professional finish that feels both timeless and eye-catching. Whether you’re quilting for seasonal décor, a gift, or simply to brighten your own space, this quilt brings sunshine indoors all year long.
This design uses a combination of fussy-cut sunflower panels and log cabin-inspired blocks framed with rich sashing and a striped sunflower border. The mitered corners give the quilt a polished finish, while the detailed block construction ensures movement and depth throughout the layout.
Materials Needed
To make the Accent on Sunflowers Quilt, you will need:
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Accent on Sunflowers Panel – 3 panels (fussy cut into (17) 6 ½” squares)
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Celery Accent Scroll (10215-04) – ¼ yard
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Butter Accent Scroll (10215-03) – ¼ yard
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Light Green Napa Swirl (1225-43) – ¼ yard
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Light Yellow Napa Swirl (1225-33) – ¼ yard
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Medium Green Livingston (10216-42) – ⅜ yard
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Forest Butterfly Fields (10217-44) – 1 yard
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Gold Butterfly Fields (10217-34) – ⅞ yard (binding and borders)
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Accent on Sunflowers Stripe (10212-55) – 2 ⅛ yards (outer border)
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Backing – 3 ⅝ yards
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Batting – 55” x 70”
Quilt Construction Overview
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Log Cabin-Style Blocks – Build 18 blocks by sewing strips in sequence around Celery Accent squares. Each block grows layer by layer with Butter, Green, Yellow, and Livingston fabrics, finishing at 6 ½” square.
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Fussy-Cut Panels – Cut 17 squares from the sunflower panels, each measuring 6 ½”, to feature the sunflower prints.
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Assemble Vertical Rows – Alternate pieced blocks with panel squares, separated by Forest Butterfly Fields strips. Rows finish at 54 ½” long.
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Join Rows – Sew rows together with additional vertical sashing strips, creating the quilt center.
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Add Inner Borders – Frame the quilt with Gold Butterfly Fields strips.
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Outer Border with Mitered Corners – Use the Sunflower Stripe fabric for dramatic borders, carefully mitering corners for a seamless, professional finish.
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Quilting & Binding – Layer quilt top, batting, and backing. Suggested quilting includes outlining the sunflower motifs and stitching in the ditch around blocks. Bind with Gold Butterfly Fields strips.
Final Thoughts
At the end of this post, you can download the free PDF pattern that includes step-by-step instructions, cutting charts, and border diagrams.
The Accent on Sunflowers Quilt is a joyful celebration of nature’s most cheerful bloom. With its balanced mix of piecing and panel work, it’s approachable for confident beginners and satisfying for experienced quilters. The sunflower motifs bring brightness and positivity, making this quilt a wonderful gift or seasonal décor piece.
✨ This quilt is proof that with the right fabrics and a touch of creativity, you can capture sunshine in stitches!