Have you got a whole stash of fat quarters that are patiently waiting for you to find a project to use them for? If you’re like us and can’t walk out of a quilt shop without a fat quarter or two for a ‘one-day’ project, then you’re at the right place!
We have listed here 17 fat quarter friendly quilt patterns to help you find your next perfect project! These patterns are for all levels and all tastes, from traditional-looking to more modern makes.
If you are looking for smaller – and quicker – projects, head over to fat quarter ideas. And if you need a little reminder or a boost of confidence with your quilting skills, find our complete guide to quilting for beginners!
1. Framed Folk by Modernly Morgan
Start with a scrap-happy pattern to use up all of your favourite fat quarter scraps! The Framed Folk pattern by Morgan of Modernly Morgan can be created using many different combinations of prints and colours.
With this pattern, she is helping all of us in finding the perfect project to use up all of the fat quarters that have been patiently waiting in our stash for months – or even years!
This pattern comes in four different sizes: baby, rectangular throw, square throw and twin. So you get to decide how long you want to spend on this project and how much fabric you’re willing to use up too!
Head over now to Morgan’s website to bag yourself a PDF of this beautiful pattern.
2. Amish Medallion Sampler by Lynne Goldsworthy
If you’re looking for an absolutely fabulous quilt pattern filled with lots of colours, then look no further! The Amish Medallion Sampler by Lynne Goldsworthy gives you the opportunity to use your most colourful fat quarters.
You also get to practise several piecing techniques by making a Lone Star, a circle of triangles, a Dresden Plate block, a flower block and Half-square Triangles in the corners.
This project is not only great for using your favourite fat quarters or challenging your quilting skills but it is also guaranteed to get a lot of admiration from friends and family!
This showstopping pattern was originally published in issue 69 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the TQ app!
3. Ocean Paradise by Nicola Dodd
Fans of sea-inspired projects, come this way! Nicola Dodd of CakeStand Quilts made the perfect pattern for all those who want to use up their fat quarters in the most beach-vibe way possible. Ocean Paradise mixes traditional piecing with cute turtles and the prettiest seashells to make a breezy, summery quilt.
Use pastel shades to give a summer sea vibe to your quilt!
This beautiful pattern was originally published in issue 100 of Love Patchwork & Quilting and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the LP&Q app!
4. Star Crossed by Lynne Goldsworthy
The Cross and Star blocks come together with the Morning Star blocks to make this traditional, fat-quarter-friendly quilt. If you’re after a piece that will be treasured for years – and even generations – to come, then this is the perfect project for you!
The colour placement in the Star Crossed pattern by Lynne Goldsworthy has been carefully chosen to allow the eyes to travel around the quilt top and see the overall pattern clearly.
This pattern was first published in issue 99 of Today’s Quilter and is now available on their Etsy store!
5. Simple Joys by Meghan Buchanan
Life is all about the little things, like a hot cup of tea on a rainy day or a scenic walk in the sun. For Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June, it’s simple cross blocks and stylish strips. Her Simple Joys pattern is beginner- and fat quarter-friendly!
This pattern is perfect to make a fast, fun and fabulous gift for all occasions.
Find the Simple Joys pattern on Meghan’s website now!
6. Daisy Dresden by Sarah Ashford
Bring out your most colourful fat quarters to make a lovely flower garden-inspired quilt! You’ll also get to practise sewing Dresden Plates with the Daisy Dresden quilt pattern by Sarah Ashford of Sarah Ashford Studio.
With this pattern, you get to use all of your most bright and floral fat quarters to give that picnic-in-the-sun vibe.
This pattern was originally published in issue 126 of Love Patchwork & Quilting and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the LP&Q app!
7. In the Night Sky by Lynne Goldsworthy
This quilt reminds us of calm, serene summer nights looking up at the glowing stars. With its simple design of pineapple blocks in a circular design for a tranquil feel, it’ll be the perfect addition to any bedroom. Lynne chose to make her pineapple blocks in fat quarters of blue, grey and cream shades.
The blocks can be traditionally or paper-pieced, although Lynne decided to traditionally piece hers.
This pattern was originally published in issue 80 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the TQ app!
8. Confetti by Jemima Flendt
Put a fun spin on the pinwheel block with this swirling design that lets your fabrics do all the talking. Jemima Flendt’s Confetti Quilt is fat-quarter friendly, or alternatively, you can use all of your most fun fabric scraps that you’ve been waiting to use up.
For an even brighter and vibrant finish, Jemima used Tula Pink’s Everglow and Neon True Colors collections. One thing you need to remember when making this quilt is to not shy away from bold prints and colours!
Find this cute pattern now on Jemima Flendt’s website.
9. Colourful Celtic Knots by Lynne Goldsworthy
Celebrate your love for the Celtic culture or go back to your roots with this wonderfully bold and bright quilt! The Colourful Celtic Knots quilt by Lynne Goldsworthy mixes modernity with tradition for a vibrant finish.
Use bias tape combined with fused background shapes to create beautiful traditional Celtic knots. Lynne made her bias tape but it can be pre-made to save time. She also hand sewed the bias tape down but you can machine topstitch it to the background as a time-saver.
No matter if you decide to use a slower or faster process, you’ll end up with a colourful quilt to be proud of!
This pattern was originally published in issue 116 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the TQ app!
10. New Moon by Lou Orth
Lovers of bright and modern quilts this way! New Moon by Lou Orth uses simple Drunkard’s Path curves to create a graphic modern quilt depicting the lunar phases in bold colours. Play with your fat quarters’ prints and colours to make it as bright or neutral as you wish.
Make the same minimalist design on a coordinating cushion as a final touch in your home.
This pattern was originally published in issue 122 of Love Patchwork & Quilting and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the LP&Q app!
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11. Falling Snow by Andrea
Make a two-tone colour quilt to keep you warm when the cooler days come. Andrea’s Falling Snow Quilt is perfect to use throughout winter as its saturated jewel tone contrasts with the grey and drab of a long winter.
If you wish to make it more modern, you can switch up your fat quarters to make each snowflake in a different colour or with different prints for a more punchy finish.
Head over to Andrea’s Etsy store to purchase the pattern now!
12. Kaleidoscopic Delight by Lynne Goldsworthy
Go back to a traditional pattern by stitching the classic Lone Star to make the Kaleidoscopic Delight Quilt by Lynne Goldsworthy. Use fat quarters in shades of red, pink, sage and blue in this attractive layout.
This pattern is perfect for those who love Lone Star blocks or wish to practise their skills making them.
This pattern was originally published in issue 91 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the TQ app!
13. Fresh Pickings by Wendy Chow
Time for a refreshing, floral and colourful design using up all of your favourite fat quarter scraps. The Fresh Pickings Quilt by Wendy Chow makes for the perfect piece with ditsy prints and summer shades.
And if you’d like to show your quilt to the world, you can make a coordinating tote bag so that the design never leaves your side!
This pattern was first published in issue 100 of Love Patchwork & Quilting and is now available on their Etsy store!
14. Candy Cabins by Laura Pritchard
We can’t get enough of bright, modern quilts, especially ones in a geometric design like the Candy Cabins Quilt by Laura Pritchard. Use peppy fat quarters in an electric mix of solids and prints to make it as fun as you want.
The mix of four styles of Log Cabin blocks adds even more fun variation to the quilt!
This pattern was originally published in issue 123 of Love Patchwork & Quilting and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the LP&Q app!
15. Royal Blue by Lynne Goldsworthy
Sew a geometrical 3D illusion with the classic Tumbling Blocks design with fat quarters in shades of blue and yellow.
The base pattern of Tumbling Blocks is made of one shape – two equilateral triangles joined together to make a 60-degree diamond. Three of those pieced together make one hexagon shape, and those hexagons are all tessellated together to make the overall design. Then the use of three main shapes in each block gives that 3D block effect.
Not only is this quilt mesmerising, but it’ll also impress anyone you’ll show it off to!
This pattern was originally published in issue 77 of Today’s Quilter and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the TQ app!
16. Rainbow Falls by Rachel Steele
Want a little pick-me-up? This quilt will never miss to cheer you up with its vibrant rainbow blocks. Put your favourite fat quarters to good use with the Rainbow Falls Quilt by Rachel Steele, combining sunny curves with simple Half-square Triangles in the most feel-good of arrangements. Brighten up your bedroom or embrace rainbow designs to add a splash of fun to your home decor.
What’s more, this quilt comes in many different sizes to choose from: Wall/Large Pillow, Baby, Throw, Twin, Queen and King.
Find this vibrant pattern now on Rachel’s website!
17. Party Time! by Holly Clarke
If you’re one to love celebrations and even more so celebration decor, then you’ll absolutely adore Holly Clarke’s Party Time! Quilt and all its colourful bunting in a variety of playful fat quarter prints.
This pattern is ideal for beginners wishing to practise their Foundation Paper Piecing skills in the most fun and colourful way. Piece its coordinating cushion as a starting point for a quick and easy fix.
This pattern was originally published in issue 110 of Love Patchwork & Quilting and is now available digitally on Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly and the LP&Q app!
Time to raid your stash!
From traditional to modern and bright to neutral, we hope that you found a pattern to your taste in our round up. One thing to remember is to not doubt yourself. Try out something new because no matter what you do, you'll be so proud of the result. And the more you practise, the better you'll get!
Now, time to let your creativity run wild! Pick a pattern that you find most exciting, and dig out your favourite fat quarters to start on your next project!
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