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Easy Patchwork Quilt Tutorial

Whether you are a modern or traditional quilter – or somewhere in between – one thing we can ALL agree on is that we share a love of fabric. When Rita of Fabric Please! approached me about putting together a fat quarter blogger bundle for a tutorial and a giveaway, I was like… YES, PLEASE!

 

40″ x 48″ Easy Patchwork Baby Quilt

Once I received my bundle in the mail, I set to work immediately, planning a simple patchwork baby quilt that would use all 9 of the fabrics in the layout, including binding, and making the best use of these gorgeous fat quarters. Here are the fabric details…..

Sew Fresh Quilts Blogger Bundle

Left to Right, Top to Bottom:
Hashmark – Fringe Flowers by Michael Miller
Hashmark – Hash Dot – Kryptonite by Michael Miller
Petit Paris – Eiffel Tower by Michael Miller
Hashmark – Hash Dot – Luna by Michael Miller
Jardin de Provence – Wild Flowers by Daphne B. for Windham Fabrics
Hashmark – In the Round by Michael Miller
Hashmark – Big Hash Stripe – Clementine by Michael Miller
Hashmark – Hash Dot – Papaya by Michael Miller
Fascination by Leutenegger

NOW on to the Easy Patchwork Quilt Tutorial!

This Easy Patchwork Quilt Tutorial will allow you to make a nice sized baby quilt, finishing at 40″ x 48″, and follows a fat quarter friendly pattern. If you are a relatively new quilter, you may find my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series helpful. It covers everything about making a quilt – from choosing fabric and thread to finishing with binding.

In addition to your 9 fat quarters, you will also need backing and batting to cover 48″ x 56″

Take your 9 coordinating fat quarters.

Choose one fat quarter to be used for the majority of the binding.
I chose the Fascination by Leutenegger
Cut this binding fat quarter into (8) strips @ 2.25″ x 21″

Choose one fat quarter to be used for the remainder of the binding.
I chose the Hashmark – Hash Dot – Papaya by Michael Miller
Cut this fat quarter into (2) strips @ 2.25″ x 21″
And (12) 4.5″ x 4.5″ squares.

Cut EACH of the remaining 7 fat quarters into (16) 4.5″ x 4.5″ squares.

 

Arrange your 4.5″ x 4.5″ patchwork squares into 12 rows of 10 pieces each, as shown.

Sew the patches into the rows of 10. I like to press all my seams open. But if you like your seams to nest, press seams in the odd rows to the right, and press seams in the even rows to the left.

If you would like more information on pressing seams, please consult this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series.

Sew the rows together, pressing all seams down.

Layer your quilt top, batting and backing together. Quilt as desired. I chose to quilt 1/4″ away from all the seam lines using my walking foot. If you are looking for some other ideas of how to quilt this easy patchwork quilt, please consult this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series.

Trim your quilt backing and batting even with your quilt top.

Using a miter join, your fabric strips should measure approximately 19″ long. To prepare your binding strips, start with a striped fabric strip, add an orange strip and then connect three of the striped fabric strips together to make five in a row. Add the other orange strip. Continue with the four remaining striped fabric strips.

The following diagram shows how to apply the binding to your quilt, starting in the bottom right corner. The rectangle is the quilt, with the top and bottom edge being 40″ long and the sides measuring 48″. Each of the lines that intersect the rectangle are the joins between the binding strips, every 19″. I always make a diagram to plan where my binding joins will end up so they don’t land on a corner, messing up the mitered corners.

When you apply your binding to the quilt, measure up 22″ from the bottom right hand corner. Beginning with the single striped fabric strip end of your binding, and leaving an 8″ tail, begin to attach your binding. Continue to sew your binding on all the way around the quilt and connect the ends. Press binding over to the other side of your quilt and finish attaching the binding by machine or hand stitch to finish.

If you would like more information on making and applying binding, please consult this tutorial from my Top 10 Tips for New Quilters series.

A simple patchwork quilt is always a pleasure to sit and sew. And makes a lovely baby shower gift!

For the backing, I rummaged through my stash and found this Doe Eyed in Sky from the Moon Shine collection by Tula Pink for Free Spirit, which blends perfectly with those fabrics from the front.

 

I wanted the quilting to stand out, so I decided to use something to compliment that dark grey background in the prints. The choice was Superior Threads’ So Fine! #50 #409 Smoke on top and in the bobbin.

 

This Easy Patchwork quilt was the 46th use of my 100 labels ordered from Ikaprint.

 

With the few remaining leftovers from making the Easy Patchwork quilt, I whipped up this stylish table runner using my Bindingless Quilted Placemat Tutorial.

This runner measures approximately 12″ x 36″ and was backed in Linen Mochi Dot in Turquoise. The quilting was performed with a walking foot along the long seam lines and then in a free form zig zag using a plain white Gütermann thread.

 

 

If you DO make a quilt using this tutorial, I would love to see it.

Tag me on social media @sewfreshquilts

Looking forward to seeing your Easy Patchwork Quilt!

 

Linking up to Finish it up Friday with

Amanda Jean of Crazy Mom Quilts

 

 

 

And remember to….
Keep On Quilting On!

 

222 Responses

  4. I make a lot of charity quilts so this would certainly be fast and easy enough to do for that. I just might make it a little bigger.

  8. Great tutorial and cute fabrics. I would probably use the tutorial as time is limited lately, and quick and easy is good 🙂

  9. These yummy fabrics would be great for a quilt for my upcoming new grandbaby. — soparkaveataoldotcom

  11. Your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow. Always seems there is a new baby that needs a quilt. Thanks for the chance to win some great fat quarters.

  13. Thanks for sharing this tutorial with us its's a great baby quilt! Although I think I would make a bag out of this bundle:-)

  15. Oh Lorna, I love the simplicity of the quilt and the fabrics are so yummy. I have been eyeing the Hashmark line for some time now. Thanks to then link on your blog, I ordered labels from ikaprint too. Have only used one. It makes the quilt oh so professional!!!

  23. Oh I love those fabrics! I would probably use some in a bag I could carry around so I could enjoy the fabrics each day. The rest would go into quilts.

  29. I would use the fat quarters to make this quilt and gift it to a female co-worker where I work part time. I follow your blog through e-mail, found out about it from Fabric's Please e-mail

  30. I would definitely make your snuggly quilt! The colors compliment my youngest daughter's room so I would make it for her!

  32. thanks for the tutorial. your quilt is so pretty. I would use the tutorial to make my daughter in law a lap top for her living room. Thanks for this chance.quilting dash lady at Comcast dot net

  33. Thanks for a great tute–as always! I'm really \”into\” baby quilts right now, so this is great. robinsheloratearthlinkdotnet

  34. I would use the tutorial to make this quilt. I make charity quilts and as much as I love it I would have to donate it. I can just see the big smile it would put on the recipients face. – I found out about the giveaway from Fabric Please as I read their blog before I got to yours. Rina

  36. I would definitely make a quilt but I might make it bigger than baby….although there are some babies coming my way in the near future 🙂

  37. Lorna, absolutely yes I'd make a baby quilt w/your Sew Fresh Quilts Blogger Bundle as I have two on the way in the family:) It would be hard not to make something for me with the orange..my favorite color. Thank you for the opportunity and for introducing Fabric, Please.bluestarof2(at)yahoo(dot)com

  39. Your quilt is adorable! I would probably use these fabrics to make a quilt for grandchild #5-due this winter! Jillmc22595 at yahoo dot com

  41. I would love to make a quilt just like this. I have a brand new baby grandson and this would be a perfect fall quilt for him.

  44. I love making bags and wallets and have many patterns, with these beautiful fabrics to design a cordinating set of a purse, tote and a matching wallet. So exciting, thanks for the opportunity.

  47. I would make a quilt but I like to play with designs so I am sure I would go my own way. I think a disappearing nine patch would also be a cool choice to make with this.

  48. Love that bundle!! I'm doing a New Hexagon challenge and some of these fabrics would be fantastic for that! Would also like to follow your tut … So many options 🙂

  53. I would probably make the quilt. I love simple tutorials and this would certainly have all the guess work taken out of it, even by helping to know where to put the fabrics designs for great choice of colour. x

  54. I love tutorials with pictures and would make this simple quilt for one of my grandbabies. It is colorful and quick and would leave me time to play with the newest!. Thanks!

  57. I love this fabric. If I won I'd make the quilt using your tutorial and it would be a perfect donation for Project Linus!!!!

  68. Those fabrics really make that quilt pop. It is a great baby quilt. I believe that I would make it just as you did because it shows off the fabrics so well.

  78. Your baby quilt looks great! I would use this bundle to make table/kitchen accessories for my daughter. The colours would be perfect in her kitchen and she would love the Paris fabric.

  80. Hi I would make a Charity baby quilt too ! Thanks for a neat Giveaway !msstitcher1214@gmail.com

  82. A gorgeous bundle, Lorna. Charm quilts are quick but I am not sure I would be willing to let go working with this gorgeous fabric so quickly! I would probably make a quilt but the bundle would be great for pouches, baskets and such as well. It is one of those collections where I would look forward to the leftover scraps and be dreaming of the possibilities while working on my main project. Thank you to both you and Rita for sharing.

  89. My quilt guild is making baby quilts for teen mothers and are in need of fabric. If I am lucky enough to win, I would donate this bundle.

  96. Gorgeous fabrics – love the colour combinations – I would definitely use the tutorial because the quilt is awesome.Paulineperry94022 at hotmail dot com

  99. I would love to make a quilt with this bundle! I would use your tutorial to make this awesome quilt!nikilsend(at)outlook(dot)com

  104. Oh I absolutely love these fabrics. My favorite color combo. I hope the bundle is still available at the end of the month when I get paid. Great idea to make a table runner with the scrapes. Debbie

  108. I love this fabric, and so timely. I have been looking for the perfect colors for my redecorated living room, and here they are. I want to make a throw for our couch.

  115. Hi there Lorna,Just loving that easy baby quilt!!!If I were to win this bundle, I would use it to make a block design I have in my sketchbook into fabric reality!!!Thanks!Quilty Huggs,Jacquelinesnausages22 at yahoo dot CAPS: this may be a double entry as I am not sure if my original entry got registered! If this is a duplicate, please delete.

  116. Cute quilt! I would probably mix and match the bundle with some other things I have in my stash to make baby quilts. Thanks for the tutorial and the chance to win!

  117. I desperately need a couple of tote bags and this fat quarter bundle would help me out immensely. Thanks for the chance to win. I must have been so much fun putting a bundle together.

  118. You are right – this bundle *does* amke a super little quilt – very modern and happy. Great give-away and super tuorial, thank you!

  128. I think I would do some really awesome pillows. I could really do a lot of fun stuff. I can never tell if I'll use a tutorial or not, or when…it's certainly a possibility!

  130. I would definitely make a quilt with these fat quarters. I love the simplicity of your patchwork layout – the fabrics stand on their own and something more complicated might be too busy. Would love to win this bundle.

  134. I think I would make a bag, maybe the Brentwood Bag. I may have to piece some of the fat quarters together for lining and such, but that would be cool! I can see those bold flowers on the outside pocket as I type this. 🙂

  136. I've had my eye on a pattern for a travel tote bag and these fabrics would make it look fabulous! Especially the Eiffel Tower fabric…it's just asking to be put on something to travel with!

  138. I would definitely use the fat quarters to make the quilt in this cute and easy tutorial! (Love those Eiffel Towers!!)

  141. Very clear directions. My friend's daughter is having a baby so would make the quilt for that little girl I think. Really like the fabric choices – the binding with the strips is the best! Thanks for the chance!

  142. I would make a Quilt for our new Granbaby..and use your Tutorial too! Such a cool Quilt! Thanks for sharing info…and for chance to win the fabrics too! 🙂

  148. I would use the tutorial for a baby quilt. Great tutorial. But I would use different colors for a baby quilt. And I would use this beautiful bundle for something else. I have a bag pattern in mind.

  149. I love these fabrics; they work so wonderfully together! I will use this tutorial for a baby quilt. Thank you for sharing and for having this wonderful give away prize. Have a wonderful creative day!

  150. I love the tutorial, but I would probably use them to make another baby quilt pattern or maybe a patchwork dress for my daughter that might be fun way to tweak the tutorial!

  153. I love these colours and designs. my sewing mojo is on holiday, so I think I'd follow your tutorial to reinvigorate it!

  157. I would probably want to use the fabrics together as they look great, but I wouldn't use the tutorial. i'm not a fan of simple patchwork squares (sorry!), it's just not my thing.

  159. I definitely would use this tutorial to make this quilt. I LOVE it! Thanks!Please click on the delaineelliott above for my email link.

  161. I love these fabrics, but I'm beyond a basic quilt like this. I would make something with flying geese or half-square triangles.

  162. I have a pattern for a wall hanging for my entry way. This fabric and colors would be great. I already watched the tutorial. Thanks.

  171. I recieved a sewing machine for Christmas this past year. I fell in love with making quilts so much that I upgraded and bought a better machine to quilt with this past week. Today Aug 11th is my 37th Birthday and I have never won anything in my life. If I were to win I would put my new machine to work and make a quilt for my one and only niece (she is almost 8) ho has been begging me to make her her very own quilt. Thanks for the chance Sew FRESH QUILTS AND FABRIC PLEASE.

  180. This quilt looks gorgeous with these lovely fabrics! I want to make ot for my baby boy, it will be perfect for him! Thanks for the chance to win ❤ and for the great tutorial. I follow you on instagram!! ;))Alex@alextilalila

  182. So cool. I would use it in a quilt, but one I'm already piecing, actually couple. I have 3 different scrappy quilts that these would work wonderfully

  191. I would definitely make a quilt. baby is due in October and I made my first patchwork quilt for her this week. Was my first time using a walking foot and I don't know what I was so scared of! x

  196. I've just recently gotten into sewing and I'm planning on trying out quilting soon! I'd certainly use your tutorial to make a quilt if I won the fabric set.

  202. Love this bundle of fabric! I would use your tutorial to make a baby quilt for my first grandchild who is due in November! Thanks for the giveaway.

  206. Scrumptious colors and patterns. Just right for a quilt for my couch. Love that Eiffel Tower pattern by Michael Miller.

  207. Scrumptious colors and patterns. Just right for a quilt for my couch. Love that Eiffel Tower pattern by Michael Miller.

  212. I would use the fabric to make a quilt, and would use this activity to teach my daughter so she becomes more confident using the sewing machine she received for her birthday.

  214. Wonderful fun colors! I would make….Not sure, I would have to see it IRL and work with the patterns on the fabric. Thanks, Heide khnmdronchi(@)sbcglobal.net

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