Cottontails Quilt Pattern – EH086 by Elizabeth Hartman

Sweet patchwork bunnies, blooming flowers, and Elizabeth Hartman’s signature modern style come together beautifully in the Cottontails Quilt Pattern. Known for her instantly recognisable animal quilts and brilliantly organised patterns, Elizabeth Hartman creates projects that feel playful, polished, and wonderfully satisfying to sew — and Cottontails is no exception.

Featuring adorable frolicking rabbits surrounded by stylised flowers and tulips, this quilt combines graphic shapes with charming storytelling detail. The pattern is constructed entirely with conventional patchwork techniques using rotary-cut squares and rectangles, with no templates or paper piecing required, making the intricate finish surprisingly approachable. Elizabeth’s patterns are especially loved for their exceptionally clear instructions, detailed cutting charts, and step-by-step diagrams that help quilters confidently tackle even complex-looking blocks.

The cover quilt is sewn using fabrics from Elizabeth Hartman’s upcoming Scenery collection for Moda Fabrics — a whimsical line filled with nature-inspired prints and soft modern colours that perfectly complement the gentle woodland feel of the design. While the sample uses Scenery, Cottontails is incredibly versatile and works beautifully with everything from modern solids and pastel florals to bright novelty prints, scrappy charm squares, and curated stash fabrics.

One of the standout features of the design is the flower construction, which can be made using a variety of fabrics for a delightfully scrappy look or repeated prints for a more cohesive palette. The large quilt version is even charm-pack friendly, making it a fantastic project for showcasing favourite precuts and treasured fabric collections.

Despite the detailed appearance, the quilt relies on repeated piecing techniques throughout, making it an enjoyable slow-stitch project for confident beginners through to experienced quilters. Elizabeth rates the pattern as Skill Level 3 out of 5, with some smaller pieces requiring accurate cutting and seam allowances. Quilters frequently praise her patterns for being thoughtfully written and easy to follow, even for ambitious first-time projects.