I love to quilt but sometimes am not in the mood to tackle a big project. I think that’s why I love Mini Quilts so much! It’s all of the fun of quilting in a smaller (and faster size). If you love making mini quilts or want to venture into the hobby, then you might like some of these Mini Quilt Patterns & Tutorials.
I remember the first quilt I made. I was in high school. It was a unit in our sewing class (remember when they had those in school?) and we were tasked with creating a traditional star quilt. I spent so much time stitching up that quilt and still love it even today (complete with it’s forest green and peach color scheme, any guesses what “era” that was? *wink*). In the years since I’ve made many more quilts, and I’ve loved each one. I love the process of making a quilt, from the design to the binding.
At times though I find myself presses for time and want a quick fix. I’ve started creating mini quilts as a way to enjoy quilting on a smaller scale. Mini quilts can be a variety of sizes and used for so many things from baby doll quilts to table toppers.
Most of the quilt patterns I’ve found for you today are free, some of them are paid patterns. Personally, I don’t mind buying a quilt pattern, since it helps to support another Maker’s business! Enjoy.
More than 20 Fun Mini Quilt Patterns & Tutorials:
Unique Mini Quilt Patterns:
The first mini quilt on the list is a really fun one that Amanda of Jedi Craft girl made using my Let’s Be Mermaids Fabric line. I love her clever take on the mermaid theme. You need to hop on over to her blog and read all about her cat Mufasa!
Purr-Maids Mini Quilt – Jedi Craft Girl
Wonderland Cottage Mini – Polka Dot Chair (This fun quilt pattern can double for a baby doll quilt!)
Rainy Days Mini- Ellis & Higgs
Hearts Mini – Diary of a Quilter
Scrappy Apple Mini- A Bright Corner
Scrap Friendly Mini Quilt Patterns:
Mini Scrap Quilt Tutorial – Diary of a Quilter
Gretel Mini Quilt – Flamingo Toes
Mini Spools Quilt Pattern – Thimbleblossoms
Mini Quilts Made from Classic Quilt Blocks:
Springtime Showers Mini Quilt – Polka Dot Chair
Dresden Mini Quilt – Polka Dot Chair
Turning Triangles Mini – by Melissa Mortenson for We All Sew
Vintage Mini Pinwheel Paths- Flamingo Toes
Lost in Wonderland Mini – Polka Dot Chair
Broken Tea Party Dishes – Polka Dot Chair
Dwell Mini Quilt – Down Grapevine Lane
Mini Quilt Pattern Bundle – Cluck Cluck Sew
Square in Square Wonderland Mini Quilt – Diary of a Quilter
Mini Doll Quilt Patterns:
Mini Patchwork Doll Quilt – Polka Dot Chair
Ruffle Doll Quilt – Down Grapevine Lane
Cheater Doll Quilt Pattern – Polka Dot Chair
Foundation Paper Pieced Mini Quilt Patterns:
Kite FPP Mini Quilt – Polka Dot Chair
Bookshelf Mini- Don’t Call Me Betsy
Modern Mini Quilt Patterns:
Sawtooth Star Mini – Simple Simon & Co.
Sew Mojo Mini Quilt Patterns – Suzy Quilts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfiZGI7k_rI Around 4:30, your fabric shows up.
Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks Melissa, for putting all these wonderful mini-quilt ideas together in one place! As a lifelong sewer myself, with the best dressed Barbie on the block, I’ve never ventured into mini quilts. There are so many wonderful options here that I want to make right away. The hard part will be deciding which will be first.
Thanks again,
Lea