JUNGLE ABSTRACTIONS quilt: The Lion

Violet Craft’s Jungle Abstractions: The Lion quilt is a visually striking pattern celebrating the majestic king of the jungle. Part of her renowned “Abstractions” series, this design merges modern quilting aesthetics with intricate geometric construction to create a bold, large-scale foundation paper pieced quilt.

Recognition & Features

What makes Jungle Abstractions: The Lion particularly notable is its widespread recognition:

• The first quilt of its kind constructed from a single large-scale foundation paper pieced block
• Featured in The Wall Street Journal, highlighting its significance within the art and quilting community
• Included in Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century by The Modern Quilt Guild (2017), showcasing its modern artistic approach
• Recognised by the Los Angeles Times, further solidifying its impact and appeal

About the Design

Through this pattern, Violet Craft brings the beauty and strength of the lion to life in a bold, graphic form. Quilters who take on this project create a piece that is not only visually impressive but also carries notable recognition within the contemporary quilting world.

Pattern Details

• Finished size: 60″ square
• Designed using foundation paper piecing
• Instructions assume prior knowledge of foundation paper piecing techniques

If you are new to paper piecing or would like a thorough explanation of the construction process, please visit the Tutorials page.