A radiant raw-edge fused appliqué quilt pattern with a bold red sun center, golden yellow rays, burnt orange accents, and a warm cream background.
Create a bright modern sun quilt with bold curved rays, warm color movement, and a graphic statement-wall-art feel. Sun Burst is a digital PDF quilt pattern designed for makers who love sunny palettes, bold appliqué shapes, and cheerful handmade decor.
This pattern includes two finish paths: a no-sew display-only wall hanging option, or a fully sewn, edge-stitched, quilted washable version for wall hangings, throws, lap quilts, and bed coverlets.
Quick Details
Skill Level: Confident Beginner for Mini–Small no-sew display pieces · Intermediate for sewn finishes or Large+ sizes
Technique: Raw-Edge Fused Appliqué
Format: Digital PDF Pattern
Fabrics: 4 solid quilting cottons
Pieces: 25 appliqué pieces + 1 background panel
Design Units: 26 total
Finished Sizes: 6 sizes from Mini to XXL
Aspect Ratio: 4:5 portrait
Template Base: Medium 32″ × 40″ at 100% tile scale
Estimated Time: 16–24 hours for Medium
What’s Included
Your download includes the main pattern PDF, full-size pre-reversed templates, a placement guide, and a printable coloring page for planning alternate colorways.
Finished Sizes
Sun Burst includes six finished sizes, all from one scalable template set.
Includes six finished sizes: Mini 16″ × 20″, Small 21.5″ × 27″, Medium 32″ × 40″, Large 48″ × 60″, XL 64″ × 80″, and XXL 80″ × 100″.
Two Finish Options
Make it as a no-sew display wall hanging, or use the sewn path for a washable quilt, throw, or coverlet.
No-sew versions are for display only and should not be washed. For washable quilts, use the sewn path with edge-stitching, quilting, and binding.
Materials Needed
You’ll need quilting cotton fabrics, fusible web, basic cutting tools, an iron and pressing sheet, and sewing supplies if you choose the washable sewn finish. Exact yardage for each size is included in the pattern.
Best For
Best for makers who love sun quilt patterns, warm color palettes, bold wall hangings, modern appliqué, radiant statement decor, and cheerful handmade textile art.
Is this a finished quilt?
No. This is a digital PDF quilt pattern. No physical item is shipped.
Can I make it without a sewing machine?
Yes, as a no-sew display-only wall hanging or framed textile art piece. It should not be washed or used as a blanket.
Can I make a washable quilt?
Yes. Use the sewn path with edge-stitching, quilting, batting, backing, and binding.
Are the templates included?
Yes. The pattern includes pre-reversed templates for all 25 appliqué pieces.
What skill level is this pattern?
Sun Burst is Confident Beginner for Mini and Small no-sew display pieces, and Intermediate for sewn finishes or larger sizes.