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Winter Quilts Don’t Have to Be Blue (Even Though I Love a Good Blue-and-White Quilt)

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Hello Quilty Friends!

Happy Thursday to you!

PSST! I have a confession to make –

Anyone who knows me – or has spent more than five minutes looking at my quilts – already knows I love blue-and-white quilts.

It’s gotten to be a little embarrassing – my friends now roll their eyes every time I start another blue and white quilt. It’ not like I don’t make quilts in lots of different color combinations, but I just can’t seem to help myself when it comes to blue and white quilts.

Snowy blues, washed indigos, crisp whites – all those porcelain-inspired palettes…they get me every time. Would you believe I even collect blue and white china – Blue Willow?

For me, winter and blue just seem to go together like peanut butter and jelly.

Snow, sky, quiet mornings – blue and white quilts capture all of that beautifully for me.

To provide evidence of my blue and white quilt addiction, here are my blue and white VRD Rose Card quilt patterns (of course, that doesn’t mean you have to make them in blue and white just because I did):

A quilt titled 'Alpine Valley' designed by Tricia Lynn Maloney, featuring various blue fabrics with nature and animal patterns, displayed outdoors.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A blue and white quilt displayed outdoors against a tree, featuring a snowflake design and bordered by floral patterns. Text at the top reads 'Blizzard' and includes designer credits.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt titled 'Blueberry Cobbler' by Tricia Lynn Maloney, featuring a patchwork design in shades of blue, cream, and beige, displayed on a wooden surface.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt titled 'Farmhouse Blues' featuring a patchwork of various blue shades, draped over an old tractor, with textured patterns visible on the quilt fabric.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt featuring a snowman design outlined in black against a white background, bordered by navy fabric with a snowflake pattern, displayed outdoors in a snowy setting.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

Cover of the pattern titled 'Ice Jam' featuring a quilt with varying shades of blue squares on a light blue background, set against a snowy surface.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilted table runner displayed on a rustic wooden surface, featuring a ripple pattern in various shades of blue and white, with the title 'Ripple Runner' at the top.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt design featuring a geometric pattern with blue and white fabric, titled 'Snow Goose', hanging on a tree in a snowy landscape.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A blue and white quilt titled 'Snowfall' draped over a pine tree covered in snow, with a clear blue background.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A blue-themed quilt featuring a checkered pattern with white and navy blocks, displayed outdoors against a light-colored wall, with greenery in the foreground.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt named 'Winter Branches' hanging on a tree stump, featuring a modern design with blue and white branches on a neutral background, against a rural landscape.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

WOW! Until I put them all in one place, I didn’t really realize I had designed so many VRD Rose Card patterns with blue and white cover quilts. LOL! What can I say? I’m crazy about blue and white.

But here’s the thing – I have to admit that winter has more colors than simply blue and white.

So today, let’s talk about winter quilts that aren’t blue . Even though I’ll probably come back to blue quilts at the end. Sorry, not sorry.

Soft Neutrals Feel Like Fresh Snow

Have you ever heard the snow when it drifts softly down to the ground? Or have you ever smelled snow (yes, it really does have a scent). Have you ever noticed the many shades of snow (no, I’m not talking about yellow snow here)?

Creams, linens, soft greys, and warm whites might be the most underrated winter palette of all. These colors are peaceful and feel like freshly fallen snow.

If you love a calm, uncluttered look, winter neutrals are hard to beat.

Here are a handful of patterns that have that “Neutral Winter” look:

A quilt design named 'Pristine' by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork of grey, black, and cream fabrics with floral and patterned elements.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A graphic showcasing the 'Warrenwood' quilt design by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork pattern in black, white, and cream colors with a mix of geometric shapes and printed fabrics.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt design titled 'Whirly Bird' featuring a pattern of swirling shapes in shades of gray, white, and black, presented against a wooden background.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

Pine Green and Winter White – Cozy Without the Holiday Feel

Not all green quilts have to turn into classic red-and-green holiday combination. What about snow-kissed evergreens standing tall in a soft white winter landscape? Can you hear the gentle hush? Smell the sharp fresh scent of pine in the air?

Deep pine, evergreen, and soft sage paired with winter whites and creams feel seasonal without being tied to Christmas.

Check out these wonderful examples:

A quilt design featuring multiple floral patterns, showcasing a variety of vibrant colors and textures. The top reads 'Dulcie,' with the designer's name 'Villa Rosa Designs' at the bottom.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A patterned quilt named 'Elroy' featuring a mix of blue, green, and white geometric shapes, designed by Rachelle Handmade for Villa Rosa Designs.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt design titled 'Limerick' featuring a patchwork of various green and neutral fabric patterns, with floral artwork and branding from Villa Rosa Designs.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

Warm Neutrals Make Winter Quilts Extra Inviting

Winter doesn’t necessarily have to be cold in color even if the temperature drops to below zero. Taupe, oatmeal, caramel, soft browns, and warm grays bring a completely different kind of comfort to winter quilts. These palettes feel like wool sweaters, mugs of tea, and fireside evenings.

Check out these warm and cozy VRD examples:

A quilt pattern titled 'Chili' featuring a stylized animal face in earthy tones, designed by Heidi Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A cozy scene featuring two black mugs filled with coffee, accompanied by a plate of cookies, set on a quilt with various patterned patches. The title 'Coffee Break' is prominently displayed, along with the designer's name and branding.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A quilt design titled 'Heritage' featuring a patchwork of various fabrics in neutral tones, with a floral accent in the top right corner and the text 'Villa Rosa Designs' at the bottom.

Get your digital pattern HERE or your print pattern HERE

Jewel Tones Against “Snow”

If you like drama and excitement in your quilts, but still want that winter feel then jewel tones might just become your new BFFs.

Think burgundy, plum, rich teal, or navy blue paired with light backgrounds. When those darker colors sit against whites or pale neutrals, they still read as wintery, just richer and more layered.

Here are a few lovely and dramatic examples:

A colorful quilt design titled 'Calabash' featuring various shades of purple, green, and patterned fabrics, framed in a purple background with a decorative floral motif.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A vibrant quilt design titled 'Lucille' featuring geometric patterns in shades of blue, green, and purple, with a decorative border and a rose graphic.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

Quilt design titled 'Pavers' featuring a variety of octagonal and rectangular fabric pieces in shades of blue, purple, and green, with intricate patterns.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

Red and White – Crisp, Clean, and Seasonal

Red and White (or cream) is another great palette for winter without necessarily meaning Christmas. Think cardinals, red berries, sleds, and scarves.

Cherry, crimson, cranberry, or primary red paired with winter whites and creams make a bold yet classic combination for winter quilts. For a fun variation, add a little pink for warmth if you’d like.

These examples capture that classy Red and White winter feeling:

A quilt design titled 'Changing Lanes' featuring a pattern of alternating red and white blocks, set against a gradient red background, with branding for Creative Sewlutions and Villa Rosa Designs.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design named 'Miranda' featuring various red and cream fabric patterns, with a floral rose graphic and branding from Villa Rosa Designs.

Get your digital pattern HERE or your print pattern HERE

Cover image for 'Snowberry' quilting pattern by Tricia Lynn Maloney, featuring a patchwork quilt in red and white against a wintery backdrop with snow and evergreen branches.

Get your digital pattern HERE or print pattern HERE

And Yes… Back to Blue

After all that, I’ll admit it – I will probably always circle back to blue.

But even blue has a range. Dusty blue, denim, slate, soft indigo, stormy navy—each one brings a different winter mood. Some feel crisp and bright while others are quiet and cozy.

Blue-and-white quilts will always have my heart, but exploring other winter palettes has made me appreciate them even more.

After all, Winter Is a Mood, Not a Color.

And at the end of the day, winter quilting isn’t about following rules or sticking to a specific palette. It’s about how a quilt feels.

Quiet or bold. Cozy or crisp. Calm or dramatic.

Blue-and-white will always be a classic, but winter has room for so much more. So whether you’re reaching for blues, greens, neutrals, or something unexpected, if it feels like winter to you, then it is.

By the way……………………………I was planning to share a tutorial with you today, but like many good quilts, it’s still in progress. SURPRISE! it’s blue and white! LOL! Apparently, some habits are worth keeping.

I’ll be back next week with the tutorial, and until then, I hope this gives you a little winter color inspiration to carry you into your next project because the way it looks now, it’s going to be winter until July.

So, until next week, stay warm and cozy.

Sew. Laugh. Repeat.

Always,

Tricia @ VRD