With the rising cost of living, there has never been a better time to shop from your own stash. Here are 21 modern scrap quilt patterns to inspire you to pull out your fabric scrap baskets and make a quilt!
Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase. Today I have a super special guest blogger - Janette Steinheimer (aka Mom). She made me the most cozy quilted coat using the Living Room Quilt pattern. Before I pass it over to her I have to tell you all - SHE is the one that taught my sister and I to quilt. Everything you see here on this website is because of her and the skills she has passed on to us. Also her tutorial assumes you have some knowledge of garmet sewing and working with those types of patterns. Enjoy! Hello! How fun to be a guest blogger – my first blog post ever! So here we go…my 2021 New Year’s Resolution was to make two garments. When I was younger I made many of my own clothes with my mom and grandmother’s supervision. Then I made the occasional Halloween costume for my kids. Garment sewing faded to the background as I discovered the world of quilting through a dear friend. Now, I have been a quilter for many years but I wanted a new challenge in my sewing life. The quilted coat was the perfect combination and a no brainer since my daughter is a fabulous quilt designer with tons of patterns to choose from! There are many quilt coats out there with differing instructions. I'll refer to those below - but these are my tips I found to be helpful along the way. Let's get started! First select the coat/jacket pattern, quilt pattern and fabric. The jacket pattern or the quilt pattern you select might influence your choice of the other. This New Look jacket pattern had large pieces and worked well for the Living Room Quilt Pattern because of the large scale design. This coat pattern did not include instructions for a lining and I wanted to add one to cover the seams inside and make it more cozy. (More on that later!) Fabric Selections: (Main) Robert Kaufman Essex Linen in Heather, (Stripes) Kona Cotton snow, (Lining) Broad Stripe Woven To ensure proper fitting I made a sample of the jacket from muslin and marked it up where changes needed to be made (longer sleeves, shorter hem, etc.). Then the sample was used to determine where to place the primary designs of the quilt pattern on the pieces of the jacket. Looking through the muslin sample to see the side front coat piece for design placement. Looking through the muslin sample at the back of the coat to see design placement. (Coat pieces will be on the fold.) Comparing the quilt design to the sleeve on the coat for design placement. You'll see as the coat came together we changed the design placement on the sleeve due to the seams. Now, let's sew! Measure the size of each pattern piece and give yourself about 3 – 4 inches of additional width and length all around. Don’t forget to add any adjustments you made from the muslin sample! Following the directions from the quilting pattern, I sewed together the primary design. Before sewing the quilt triangles together I centered them under the tissue pattern piece from the coat pattern. Remember to flip the pattern for the right and left side of the jacket so they mirror each other! Quick Note: I repeated the step multiple times after each step, before example before sewing the triangles together, then after sewing the triangle together I laid it under the tissue paper coat pattern piece again, etc. I did this with each quilt pattern piece to make sure everything aligned where it was supposed to be. Adjusting the quilt design for the back of the coat (on the fold). The sleeves of this jacket pattern were in two pieces – a front sleeve and a back sleeve. We adjusted the placement of the quilt design so that there was a design on the front and the back of the sleeve since there was a seam down the center. I even wrapped the quilt pieces around the muslin sample to make sure they were going to land were I wanted them. After sewing the triangle blocks together I had to extend the rows to fill in the size of the pattern pieces. Instead of the final triangle in the blocks I extended the rows with 8 inch strips with a 60 degree seam at the end triangle. If needed I would also add a 4 – 6 inch sashing to either side of the row to make sure the fabric covered the pattern piece. Quick Note: This was another time when I compared the tissue pattern at each addition to make sure I had enough coverage. Both sleeves showing the extra widths added to the triangle rows. Front coat pieces – right and left side - with extra sashing added. I even used the design wall to see the whole design and to make sure the orientation (right and left) was correct. Back – this was on the fold and we needed a small adjustment in the width so I added a small sashing down the middle. Once you have your coat pattern pieces it is time to plan your quilting design. I wanted to make sure that I could match the quilting at the seams so with the help of quilt designer, Amy, we decided on ½ half inch straight lines. You don't want to choose a quilting design that is too complicated or it won't match up at the seams when you assemble your jacket. Baste and quilt your pieces just as you would in a quilt. I used a cotton batting and a muslin backing. I wanted to make the batting was secure inside the jacket. I made the sandwich with each piece and marked the lines with a hera marker before pinning. Then I pinned A LOT – I did not want any shifting! I started the marking with the design in the triangles because they are already ½ inch apart. For each piece of the coat I made the quilt sandwich, marked, then quilted them before moving on the next piece. This enabled me to compare to the remaining piece, make sure I had enough fabric and that the design was in the correct location. I used lots of quilting pins! Jacket front fully quilted – repeat with all pieces. Now you are ready to cut your final coat pattern pieces out. Do this just as you would do when you have a single layer of fabric. Pin your pattern down, cut it out, and transfer any markings to the pattern. For the back, since it was on the fold, I spread the entire piece out and cut one side. Then, folded it over to cut the second side. I knew the quilting would align along the top of the jacket hood so I also laid the first piece on top of the uncut jacket piece to align the quilting before cutting. Double checking the quilting aligns on the pieces of the hood. For the lining, I made another jacket, turned it inside out and sewed it along the outer edge of the jacket. To make turning easier I inserted an invisible zipper in the side seam. This was a heavy quilted jacket to turn and having the zipper gave plenty room without tearing the opening apart. I whip stitched the lining to the sleeve edge, turned them up and ta-da – the jacket is finished! If you make a quilt coat with one of the Sewn quilt patterns make sure you share it with me on Instagram! Tag @sewnhandmade so I can see your lovely work! Happy sewing! You might also like to read: Free Playroom Quilted Pillow Pattern Free Living Room Quilted Pillow French Door Window Sheers
This modern quilt pattern series is designed for the modern home. Each pattern is designed to look great as a designer throw blanket in any room of the house. This fourth pattern - the Mudroom Quilt - is designed for our little storage area right by the entrance. This quilt lives here so I can easily grab it on the go for a picnic in the park! Skill Level: Beginner 100% original pattern Downloadable PDF - instantly in your inbox! Includes instructions for a Baby (35" x 45"), Throw (50" x 70"), Bed (76" x 93") Blank coloring page included All patterns assume yardage to be 42″ wide and seam allowances to be a ¼” WOF = width of fabric See more on my website www.sewnhandmade.com
This modern quilt pattern series is designed for the modern home. Each pattern is designed to look great as a designer throw blanket in any room of the house. This fourth pattern - the Mudroom Quilt - is designed for our little storage area right by the entrance. This quilt lives here so I can easily grab it on the go for a picnic in the park! Skill Level: Beginner 100% original pattern Downloadable PDF - instantly in your inbox! Includes instructions for a Baby (35" x 45"), Throw (50" x 70"), Bed (76" x 93") Blank coloring page included All patterns assume yardage to be 42″ wide and seam allowances to be a ¼” WOF = width of fabric See more on my website www.sewnhandmade.com
Today is my stop on the Quilted Living Blog Hop that Fat Quarter Shop is hosting and I am so excited to share my newest quilt finish for ...
The Rocksteady quilt pattern is now available for instant PDF download! Click here to get it. This quilt comes in king, queen/full, twin, throw, and baby quilt sizes.There's so much I want to share with you about this dynamic, beginner-friendly quilt pattern, I almost don't know where to start! Typically, I jump in and giveContinue Reading...
Roundabout quilt sewing pattern from Saginaw St Quilts More Details The Roundabout quilt sewing pattern is make up of blocks that use a wide variety of colors and values. This makes this pattern a perfect fabric stash project! Finished Size: Without borders 50in x 72in. Size with borders 66in x 88in. Click here for more Saginaw St Quilts sewing patterns.
I love the look of Flying Geese Quilts and here are 15 inspiration projects to get you making a flying geese quilt of your own!
Here we go A little more information about my quilt and pattern in the Latest Australian Better Homes and Gardens August 2015 magazine I made this quilt way back in November/ December 2014 just before Christmas and at the same time as two other big quilts for publication....... The usual story of everything being due within days of each other, as well as the end of the school year and start of the summer holidays. I swore the year before that I wouldn't do that to myself again...... flash back to Nov/ Dec 2013 and I had 12 quilts due for my book manuscript. Apparently I forget stressful life events very easily and quickly! I'm pretty excited about this quilt - not only did I enjoy creating it BUT it was for a magazine I grew up reading. A close second in my childhood nostalgia excitement would be Burke's Backyard or A Country Practice and if my quilt was in an episode of either shows - Which wont ever happen as the two shows are no longer. I apologise to non Australians who have no idea what I am going on about. Anyway..... I digress The quilt I made the quilt front using Prima Solids from Spotlight. The Quilt as seen in Australian Better Homes and Gardens August 2015 and the back (pictured before quilting) is a cotton/ Linen blend. To help my pattern writing and keep in mind I was creating three quilts at the same time, and all in solids from different manufacturers. I made a half square triangle of each colour and pieced it into the backing so that I would remember exactly what colours I had used when I went to double check the pattern writing. Light green Khaki green mid blue cornflower blue teal airforce blue mustard dark purple light purple baby pink coral hot pink white background teal stripe binding natural sand coloured linen backing for the full fabric requirements and pattern please purchase August 2015 BHG Magazine The version I have pictured is slightly different to the pattern in the Magazine as we ran out of room for instructions and replaced my blocks with curved piecing in them with solid coloured blocks. Its an opportunity for you to change things or mix it up a little if you feel like adding in your own ideas. I promised on Instagram my banana cake recipe - thats going to have to wait till the weekend, sorry but between teaching the last two days and a backlog of pattern work I'm behind schedule! and don't forget I have pre order copies of my book available on my website If you do make this quilt or any of my quilts and you are on social media - please tag me! or #siobhanrogers Im off to clean and cook Xx Siobhan Rogers
If you've been following me over the past year, or even a few months for that matter, you may know that the name 'Welcome Home' stems from the fact that we just bought a house! After two years of living here, we decided to make the country-wide transition a little more permanent by buying our first home together here in the PNW. This quilt doesn't just commemorate our new house but it also takes inspiration from the state of the country feeling a little more 'normal' through the recovery of the pandemic.
QuiltCon 2015, baby quilt,
This blogpost has been a longtime coming and I am so happy I finally sat down to write it! Grab a cup of something yummy and settle in! One of my favorite parts of the entire design process of making a quilt comes near the end - picking the pantograph I want used to actually quilt my quilt! When I started quilting, it
An easy quilt pattern for the beginner quilter. It uses Jelly Roll pre-cut strips, or you could use scrap strips from your stash. The pattern gives fabric requirements and instructions for 6 sizes of quilt. They are: Baby – 36”x 45” Crib – 44” x 60” Toddler or Lap – 60” x 76” Twin – 68” x 84” Queen – 92” x 92” King – 92” x 108 The pattern includes step by step instructions and photos to guide you through all the stages of quilt making. This includes rotary cutting, piecing, making the quilt sandwich, machine quilting and binding your quilt. It is quick and satisfying to construct and is suitable for any jelly roll or fabrics from your stash. You can see more of my quilt patterns here: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MackandMabel?ref=l2-shopheader-name§ion_id=12223868
About 1 1/2 years ago, I saw the most awesome picture in Dani's instagram feed (@knitty34)--a quilt full of animals, each one made using the...
I have been back from Symposium for four days and I have just started unpacking. As promised - the here are the winning quilts. Photographs have been supplied by the CD Quilt Symposium Manawatu 2015 put together. WINNERS - GROWING THE PASSION EXHIBITION PLAYGROUND (YOUNG PERSON UP TO 12 YEARS)) FIRST - Lilly's Garden by Lilly Duncan. SCHOOLS OUT (NEXT GENERATION 13-18 YEARS) MERIT- Road of Endless Possibility by Kataraina Hakaraia FIRST - Schools Out by Sarah Royds 3D FLORA AND FAUNA FIRST - Ruth Corbet ALIVE WITH COLOUR - AMATEUR MERIT - Off the Floor #1 by Gael O'Donnell FIRST - Circle the Wagons by Gael O'Donnell ALIVE WITH COLOUR - PROFESSIONAL MERIT - In the Corner of the Garden by Rosemary Rush FIRST - Nightwatch by Anna Prussing BEST OF BOTH WORLDS BEST AMATUER - The French Connection by Nancy Woodney BEST PROFESSIONAL - Sticky Fly Papers by Margaret Rogerson OVERALL BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Kisses for my Daughter by Donna Cumming CHOP AND CHANGE FIRST - Nascondino by Jeanette Orr GAMES UP FIRST - Hopscotch by Alison Laurence HOT OF THE PRESS MERIT - Quilters Rock by Irene Smith MERIT - Lost in Transit by Mary Williams FIRST - Still being followed by Ruth Wheeler GROWING THE PASSION - AMATUER MERT - Eclipse by Leanne Kenagh FIRST - Simply Childs Play by Lee-Ann Newton GROWING THE PASSION - PROFESSIONAL MERIT - Fabric Flower Passion by Ruth Wheeler FIRST - Exuberance by Jean Mclean INSPIRED FIBRES MERIT - Canna Tropicana by Heather McLean MERIT - No Sew HST's by Heather Beaven MERIT - Touch the Stars by Griet Lombard. Unfortunately no photograph of this quilt has been provided on the exhibition disk. IT'S A SMALL WORLD (miniature quilts) MERIT - Dwaft Star by Christine Singleton FIRST - Opulent and Elegant by Valda Sutton LESS IS MORE - AMATEUR MERIT - Stand my ground by Gael O'Donnell FIRST - Ode to Tron by Sue Pope LESS IS MORE - PROFESSIONAL MERIT - Improvisation by Fyvie Murray FIRST - Rural 1 by Robyn Croft Due to the large number of photographs I am downloading, I have split the winning quilts over two posts.
This rainbow quilt is an easy modification of the Aftershock quilt pattern. Fabric requirements and photos for this variation included.
I hope you all had a great holiday – I’m finally getting everything back to normal around here and can’t wait to get back to my sewing machine. I finished this quilt before Christ…
A friend approached me to commission a quilt for her friend, who I haven't met. She is pregnant with their second child, a boy they have already named Ryker. However, they were recently given the devastating news that the fetus has a condition making it incompatible with life. Instead of terminating the pregnancy, the couple has decided to carry the baby to term, hoping to maybe have a few hours to hold their son before he passes. They call Ryker their little sunshine, so I decided to base the quilt top on sun and sunbeams. The top is one big paper pieced block. I had never paper pieced before, but I did a few practice blocks, then sketched this out on freezer paper, roughly using this free tutorial on Craftsy as a guide. I gotta say, I see more paper piecing in my future! The top piecing is really quilte simple, and my plan was to do some fancy free motion quilting along the beams to make it meaningful. I used a nylon "invisible thread" for the first time, this one by Connecting Threads, and was really pleased with the result. It blended well with all the bold colors here, letting the texture steal the show. In the sunshine, I tried my hand at some curve-on-curve quilting. In the orange, I did some "ribbon candy." In the lighter blue beams, I quilted radiating waves, and put words in them. I stitched in "Ryker", "you are my sunshine," "love lasts forever," and a simple heart. The alternate navy beams are each a different pattern: a quilted plaid, a stipple, pebbles, radiating circles and clamshells. The result is a quilt filled with lots of lovely texture. I used a DS plaid for the back and Joel Dewberry herringbone in navy for the binding, which was machine stitched in place (getting better at that). I am hoping this quilt provides some comfort to Ryker's parents; something to hold when he is gone. Linking up to Fabric Tuesday at Quilt Story.
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Love the Sewn Home Series?! You can purchase the entire series in one big bundle and save a few bucks by not purchasing the patterns one by one. The full five pattern bundle will be sent straight to your inbox in PDF form so you can get started right away. Enjoy! The patterns included in this bundle are: Living Room Qu
Hello! My Steven & I bought a new house (Yay!), so all of my sewing supplies are currently living sad little lives inside cardboard boxes. In the interim, I am sitting here at my computer proc…
Dream big! Big Island Sky is the perfect gift to make for a baby, child, or nature lover. This pattern is a bright, modern twist on the traditional Drunkard’s Path block. Big Island Sky is a fully tested pattern that contains detailed instructions and diagrams, making it a breeze to piece. Instructions are included for four sizes—Baby, Throw, Twin, and Queen. Print and cut your own templates included with this purchase or use the Big Island Acrylic Template Set (sold separately here: https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/big-island-sunset-acrylic-template-set). Using the acrylic template set will save time and increase accuracy. Use my color selection or customize the pattern to your taste. Don’t want to worry about fabric selections? Included in the pattern are fabric specifications for what was used in the cover samples. what you get A digital pattern (PDF download to computer). You will receive an email with a link to download the digital pattern in Adobe PDF format. It is strongly suggested you download the PDF to a computer for ease of saving and printing. pattern details Finished quilt measures approximately: – 45½″ x 45½″ (Baby) – 60½″ x 60½″ (Throw) – 72½″ x 88½″ (Twin) –88½″ x 88½″ (Queen) Included in this pattern: – Full-color photo and diagrams – Detailed fabric requirements – Detailed instructions that have been reviewed by a technical editor and have been fully tested – Cutting Layout Diagrams to help cut your fabric efficiently – Lots of tips and tricks want some extra help piecing curves? Register for the Get Comfortable with Curves LIVE online workshop: https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/getting-comfortable-with-curves-live-online-workshop
Dream big! Big Island Sky is the perfect gift to make for a baby, child, or nature lover. This pattern is a bright, modern twist on the traditional Drunkard’s Path block. Big Island Sky is a fully tested pattern that contains detailed instructions and diagrams, making it a breeze to piece. Instructions are included for four sizes—Baby, Throw, Twin, and Queen. Print and cut your own templates included with this purchase or use the Big Island Acrylic Template Set (sold separately here: https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/big-island-sunset-acrylic-template-set). Using the acrylic template set will save time and increase accuracy. Use my color selection or customize the pattern to your taste. Don’t want to worry about fabric selections? Included in the pattern are fabric specifications for what was used in the cover samples. what you get A digital pattern (PDF download to computer). You will receive an email with a link to download the digital pattern in Adobe PDF format. It is strongly suggested you download the PDF to a computer for ease of saving and printing. pattern details Finished quilt measures approximately: – 45½″ x 45½″ (Baby) – 60½″ x 60½″ (Throw) – 72½″ x 88½″ (Twin) –88½″ x 88½″ (Queen) Included in this pattern: – Full-color photo and diagrams – Detailed fabric requirements – Detailed instructions that have been reviewed by a technical editor and have been fully tested – Cutting Layout Diagrams to help cut your fabric efficiently – Lots of tips and tricks want some extra help piecing curves? Register for the Get Comfortable with Curves LIVE online workshop: https://shop.wholecirclestudio.com/product/getting-comfortable-with-curves-live-online-workshop
Faster Fourteen sewing pattern from Hunter's Design Studio More Details Faster Fourteen sewing pattern from Hunter's Design Studio. Faster Fourteen lives up to it's name. It's fast to make. It only uses 14 fat quarters. Easily make it in one day. This pattern uses easy-to-assemble squares and half-square triangles for an improvisational look with very little waste or hassle. Easy to follow instructions and diagrams to make a quilt top approx. 54" x 68". Recommended Skill Level 2. Click pattern back image for more details. Click here to view the other great patterns from Hunter's Design Studio
Want to learn how to quilt? Here are 15 Free Quilt Patterns that Use Precuts for beginning quilters! Try them all this weekend!
The Starburst Quilt is a fun and lively pattern that is perfect for the confident beginner! This block is easier to make than you think! Learn more here...
You guys, if you live anywhere close to where I live (Chicago), you know that it’s cold out there. We need to go somewhere warm. No, I’m not talking about Waikiki (although I’m def willing to consider it). I’m talking about wool.Over here in the cold white north, we could use a lot more woolContinue Reading...
The next stop on our Deco Pattern release train is my Ivory Deco quilt! In case you missed it, the Deco Quilt pattern is now available! If you haven't already read my initial blog post about the two-color Deco quilt that I made, be sure to check that out here. You'll find my inspiration, pattern sizes fabric requirements and other details about Deco. This particular Deco quilt was my second iteration of the design. While my first Deco used two colors, I always knew that I wanted to find a way to introduce more colors into the quilt. I began to experiment with how different fabric groupings within the quilt can change the overall appearance of the design. In my many hours of playing around with different combinations, I noticed that there were certain trends that I was gravitating towards. I think this is apparent in my mock-ups in the pattern and the different Deco quilts that I've created. Ultimately, I wanted the center of the quilt to radiate outward and have a
Adventure awaits with this modern quilted wall hanging. Each handcrafted piece is designed to infuse your space with a sense of wanderlust. Handcrafted to order in two size options, the quilt features a hanging sleeve on the reverse for effortless display. Please note that a dowel is not included but is easily obtainable from most hardware stores. Size options: Medium: approx 80 x 110cm, 31 x 43”. Large: approx 110 x 150cm, 43 x 59”. Colours: off-white, honey, ochre, charcoal, warm grey, taupe. Materials: Oeko Tex cotton, cotton wadding, organic cotton thread. Excell Quilt Co. is the creative studio of Kayleigh Excell, designer and maker of landscape art quilts. Explore the entire collection: www.etsy.com/shop/excellquiltco Details: Made to order item, please note the current processing time. Shipped tracked and signed internationally via courier. No two pieces are identical, please allow for slight variations in the finish. Colour appearance may vary slightly based on different screen resolutions and fabric batch. All orders are non-refundable. Further information: Hanging directions: https://www.excellquiltco.com/blog/hang-your-quilt-in-4-simple-steps Quilt care: https://www.excellquiltco.com/quilt-care Custom enquiry: https://www.excellquiltco.com/contact
Ombre Mountains is a beautiful gradating ombre quilt design that includes 6 sizes - Baby, Lap, Throw, Twin, Queen, and King. Fabrics could include a mix of colorways, or a single colorway ranging from light to dark hues. This pattern includes a fabric key with the exact fabrics shown in the Moda Grunge quilt on the cover and the Allison Glass Sun Print 2020 quilt shown here. A coloring page is provided to help with color placement. Directional prints are not recommended for this pattern. Piece sizes vary by quilt size. This listing is for the PDF DOWNLOAD (see instructions below). The Printed version is available right here. Quilt sizes and fabric requirements are shown below. Download Instructions: After purchasing, you will be sent an email with a link to instantly download the pattern. Please read all of the instructions in the email on how to download the file. You will have a limited number of downloads; please save to your computer before opening on other devices. Please check your Spam / Junk folder if you don't receive the email in your Inbox. COUPON! Save $2 off 2 patterns with TWOPATTERNS or Save $4 off 3 patterns with THREEPATTERNS at checkout. Applies to regular-priced patterns only. Ombre Mountains is suitable for advanced beginners and up. It has easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, charts and diagrams for cutting and piecing this stunning quilt. Previous knowledge of quilt top assembly, basting, quilting, and binding are assumed and are not taught in this pattern. BUS 0521
You guys, if you live anywhere close to where I live (Chicago), you know that it’s cold out there. We need to go somewhere warm. No, I’m not talking about Waikiki (although I’m def willing to consider it). I’m talking about wool.Over here in the cold white north, we could use a lot more woolContinue Reading...
