Lava Lamps Quilt Kit – featuring Camouflage by Kathy Doughty for FIGO Fabrics

If you love quilts that feel bold, graphic, and just a little bit hypnotic… this one’s for you. 

The Lava Lamps pattern by Aardvark Quilts brings all that retro, glowing movement into a modern quilt layout. Diamond shapes float and flip across the surface, creating that “is it moving or am I?” effect that makes people stop and stare.

This version uses Camouflage by Kathy Doughty for FIGO Fabrics—and no, not traditional camo. Think layered color, painterly texture, unexpected combinations. It’s moody teal, punchy coral, grassy green, inky blues, warm peach, and rich purples all playing together in that very Kathy way: intentional, a little rebellious, and completely sophisticated.

The finished quilt measures 50” x 70” — the perfect throw size for a couch, studio chair, or the end of your bed.

Why this kit works

• The diamond blocks create strong movement without being chaotic
• The background fabrics ground the color so it feels layered, not loud
• It’s graphic and modern, but still warm and inviting

It’s one of those quilts that looks complex and impressive, but the construction is straightforward and satisfying.

What’s Included

• Official Lava Lamps pattern by Aardvark Quilts
• Camouflage Fat Quarter pack
• All coordinating yardage for the quilt top
• Binding fabric

Backing not included.

Pattern recommends 3 1/8 yards for backing.

Skill Level

Confident beginner to intermediate.

If you’re comfortable with accurate cutting and piecing and want something that looks way fancier than it actually is, this is your moment.

This kit feels like vintage lava lamp glow meets modern art studio. It’s bold without being juvenile. Playful without being cutesy. Exactly the kind of quilt that makes a room feel designed.