Moonlit Forest

Name: Moonlit Forest
Brand: Amanda Murphy Design, LLC
Price: 45.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$45.00

By Amanda Murphy Design, LLC

Step into the forest after dark! Moonlit Forest by Amanda Murphy is a stunning 65.5"x82.5" quilt design that captures the mysterious, magical quality of a moonlit woodland. Amanda’s precision and artistry shine through in every block — and the individual blocks are versatile enough to use for home dec projects like table runners and more, giving you exceptional creative flexibility from one pattern.

A sophisticated project for quilters who love nature, drama, and a quilt that truly makes a statement in a room.

What’s included:

Complete quilt pattern (65.5"x82.5") with Amanda Murphy’s instructions
Individual block instructions for additional home dec projects
Yardage requirements and detailed construction guide

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Moonlit Forest

My Story

I grew up in Hawaii, where I was always captivated by the bold, two‑color Hawaiian quilts. My mother insisted that all her daughters take sewing classes the summer after sixth grade — a skill that served us well through high school. Money was tight, but sewing allowed me to make my own prom dresses and school clothes, and that sense of creativity and independence never left me.

In the 1990s, I discovered a picture of a Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt in a library book, and that moment sparked my lifelong love of quilting. I began collecting books and fabric, though I didn’t complete my first quilt until around 2010 — a special one for my dad.

Between raising my children and working full‑time, quilting often had to wait. But when my sons left for college and the world slowed down during Covid, I returned to my decades‑old Grandmother’s Flower Garden project. As I stitched, I noticed my seams were uneven, which inspired me to design a notched template — now called the Plexi‑Hexi™. That simple idea led to my Etsy shop and eventually to this new chapter: QuiltingJoyPDX.

I still consider myself a confident beginner, always learning new techniques (thank goodness for YouTube!). My shop continues to evolve, and I’m focusing on beginner‑friendly quilts and tools that make quilting approachable and fun.

In a couple of years, I’ll retire from my “day job” and spend my days surrounded by fabric, color, and creativity — something I’m truly looking forward to.
If you’re searching for something special, please reach out. I’ll do my best to find it through my vendors.

Thank you for being here, and for supporting this little corner of quilting joy.

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