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If you’re on the lookout for fat quarter quilt patterns, I can imagine you’ve just bought another gorgeous fat quarter bundle. Or maybe you’d like to use up your stash of fat quarters, this popular fabric precut size.
Well, you’re in the right place! We’ve gathered over 50 fat quarter quilt patterns that will make your fat quarter fabric selection truly stand out. From simple patchwork quilt patterns to the traditional quilt patterns, all these patterns are fat quarter-friendly!
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Quilt With Squares by Designed to Quilt
Let’s start with the basic fat quarter quilt patterns. This vibrant baby quilt made from squares is super easy to cut and sew, resulting in a modern finished look. Make it in an ombre colorway or choose one of the limitless color combinations. Ula has designed great modern variations!
Simple Patchwork Baby Quilt Tutorial by Polkadot Chair
If you’re looking for fat quarter quilt patterns to make in a day, this simple checkerboard pattern is a good choice. It is pieced from 5” squares, using prints and neutral solids. You can either use a fat quarter bundle or choose your own combination. For this pattern, you will need 5 fat quarters with prints, plus fabric for the white squares.
Simple Triangle Quilt with Fat Quarters by Polkadot Chair
This is another example of Melissa’s fat quarter quilt patterns that uses basic shapes, this time focusing on triangles. The easiest way to cut the fabric is by using a 60-degree triangle ruler. To create the quilt top, you will need 99 triangles, which means 17 fat quarters. The finished size of this quilt is approx. 46 x 72”.
Modern Ombre Herringbone Quilt by Designed to Quilt (FREE pattern)
This fun and quick (seriously, super quick) pattern uses 8 sets of 8-at-a-time half-square triangles. You can easily use fat quarters for the starting squares making this a great option for FQ as well.
The Sleepover Quilt by Simple Simon & Co.
Here is another of simple fat quarter quilt patterns, pieced with basic same-sized rectangles. The finished quilt measures approx. 64 x 64”, and you will need 21 fat quarters. It’s a great way to showcase your favorite fat quarter bundle.
Fat Quarter Whirlwind Quilt by Sew Can She
Make a fun whirlwind quilt with your fat quarter bundle! It’s easy and fast to create using the same blocks. The large pinwheel design is a great way to showcase your favorite fat quarter fabrics. One fat quarter makes three 11” blocks.
Fat Quarter Fancy Quilt Pattern by Sew Can She
This is one of the playful fat quarter quilt patterns Caroline from Sew Can She designed. The quilt top is created using 9 fat quarters and a solid contrasting background fabric, allowing your fat quarter fabrics to stand out. It’s a fun and beginner-friendly project.
Fat Quarter Fizz Quilt Pattern by Sew Can She For The Fat Quarter Shop
This is one of the quickest versions among fat quarter quilt patterns if you want to turn your favorite bundle into a quilt in no time. Pieced just from same-sized rectangles and squares, it’s an easy project to cut and sew. Caroline added a playful twist by using the leftovers to make a pieced quilt backing. For additional inspiration, we have some modern design ideas for piecing a quilt backing.
Tulip Fields by The Cloth Parcel For Moda Fabrics
I love the simplicity and boldness of this pattern. The playful design plays with the geometric shapes of tulips, creating a modern aesthetic. Whether you opt for solids or prints for the tulips, the result will be a simple, eye-catching quilt.
Preppy Quilt Pattern by A Bright Corner
This pattern uses 5 fat quarters and some extra yardage for sashing and background. The quilt has a simple orthogonal pattern where the diagonal orientation adds a catchy design element. I love the geometric outcome!
Rustic Pines by Gigi’s Thimble
Amber from Gigi’s Thimble also created this adorable tree pattern, an ideal pick if you’re searching for playful and modern Christmas quilt patterns.
Baby Plus Quilt Tutorial by Hello Melly Designs
Since Ula shared the article on simple quilt blocks for beginners, we’ve been loving the plus quilts. There’s just something about this simple shape that makes it look modern and catchy. Whether you go for solids, prints, or mix them up, this fat quarter-friendly pattern will give your quilt a cool geometric vibe.
Peanut Butter Quilt Pattern by Then Came June
This minimalistic grid-based quilt is a great choice for any modern quilter. The strips and small squares in the grid are made from 12 fat quarters, so it’s easy to mix and match. The pattern is 65 x 76”.
Offset Star Quilt by Then Came June
This pattern is super fat quarter-friendly – it’s entirely pieced from fat quarters! Choose 13 fat quarters for the stars and 9 for the background, and you’re all set. With flying geese and squares, it comes together quickly, giving you an ultra-modern result!
Fat Quarter Flowers by Fat Quarter Shop
Add a touch of flowers to your home! This quilt top features a single block design, making it a quick project after you’ve completed the first block. So you can let your creativity flow as you arrange the colors and prints of your fat quarters!
Fat Quarter Four Patch Quilt by Fat Quarter Shop
Looking for fat quarter quilt patterns with large surfaces to showcase your favorite bundle? This sample quilt is an excellent example of how to use prints, combining them with a light solid to make the patterns even more evident and vibrant. This is also a great choice if you want to practice the strip piecing method – it really speeds up the piecing!
Good Afternoon Quilt by In Color Order
At first sight, you might think this pattern belongs in the round-up of the half-square triangle blocks but actually, it is also fat quarter friendly! The pattern suggests using 13 warm and 13 cool-colored fat quarters. The finished size of a quilt is 70 x 70”.
If you want to speed up the process of piecing, check our tutorials on how to make half-square triangles in 4 different ways!
Fat Quarter Cobblestone by Fat Quarter Shop
Fat Quarter Shop has another simple yet dynamic quilt pattern. Sewing together these plus-shaped pieces may seem a bit tricky at first, but it’s just about sewing columns of different widths together. It’s a fun and quick quilting project!
Century Solids by Giucy Guice for Fat Quarter Shop
The central design of this pattern creates an impressive final quilt. Whether you go for the suggested rainbow colorway or opt for just two colors, the end result will be geometric and modern! Read our tips on how to choose colors for modern quilts.
Strip Tango Baby Quilt by My Quilt Infatuation for Fort Worth Fabrics Studio
This is one of the most simple fat quarter quilt patterns, so the cutting instructions can be written in just one sentence—cut 35 strips from 9 fat quarters. Follow the step-by-step tutorial for piecing the quilt top—it’s a quick make. The finished quilt is baby size, 48 x 60”.
First Aid Quilt by Simple Simon & Co.
As the name suggests, this pattern features a modified plus shape. As you can easily figure out, it’s pieced from same-sized blocks with added sashing as a background. The large surfaces and minimalistic design provide lots of opportunities for your favorite fabric combinations. The pattern suggests using 6 fat quarters for the plus shapes.
Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. did a great design for the backing, using the leftovers of fat quarters to create a big 4-patch. There are plenty of options; see some of our modern quilt backing ideas.
A Shoo-Fly Quilt by Simple Simon & Co.
This nine-patch pattern uses one fat quarter for each shoo-fly block. Then, you add the sashing and a quilt border. Just make sure there’s enough contrast between the block and background, and the simplicity of these blocks will really stand out.
Free Big Block Woven Star Quilt by Hailey Stitches
The Woven star might seem more complex than it really is. Hailey came up with a clever design, piecing the quilt top from basic elements like squares, rectangles, and half-square triangles. The pattern also has straightforward fabric requirements – 4 fat quarters for the star’s four colors and 1 yard for the background. It’s easy to make, and the result is eye-catching – the perfect combo!
Prairie Quilt Pattern by Material Girl Quilts
As the name suggests, this quilt is made up of Illinois state quilt blocks. Amanda from Material Girl Quilts designed the pattern with fat quarter precuts in mind. To maximize each fat quarter, she opted for a larger block size – each finished block is 18”, resulting in a finished quilt that’s a 72” square. The Illinois state block has a unique geometric design, so whether you choose solids or prints, as long as you maintain enough contrast, the final quilt will be a geometric stunner!
Bear Tracks by Material Girl Quilts
This playful pattern adds a modern twist to one of the traditional quilt blocks—the bear paw block. The rotation of the blocks gives the finished quilt a contemporary look. Amanda guides you through each step of creating the bear paw block, making it easy for you to master this classic design and create a modern geometric quilt! And, of course, it’s fat quarter-friendly, requiring 15 FQs.
Ohio Star by Liz Porter for Quilting Daily
Here is one example of a classic quilt pattern with the traditional Ohio Star quilt blocks. The zig zag sashing gives it a modern vibe. This pattern is for intermediate-skilled quilters.
After The Storm by Susan Emerson for Quilting Daily
I really like how Quilting Daily described this pattern: “There’s a rainbow of colors shining through the gray blocks in this stunning quilt.” Although this pattern may seem tricky to piece together, Susan has made it easy! The quilt top is crafted using just two different blocks, placed in different directions. This quilt is sure to make a striking visual impact!
Fat Quarter Ferris Wheel Quilt Pattern by Fat Quarter Shop
Here’s another example of fun fat quarter quilt patterns from Fat Quarter Shop that looks more complex than it really is! Plus, it’s beginner-friendly, and they guide you step by step with a video tutorial on how to create this quilt. To achieve the finished size of 60 x 77 inches, you’ll need 16 fat quarters.
When You Wish Quilt by Bonjour Quilts
Turn your wish for a vibrant fat quarter quilt pattern into reality! This is a simple pattern that gives a stunning visual impact. One of my favorite fat quarter quilt patterns!
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Popsicle Parade Quilt Pattern by Hello Melly Design
Hey there, summer! This cool popsicle parade quilt screams summer fun, especially with vibrant colors like Melanie used. The playful popsicles are fat quarter-friendly, so you can pick your favorite fat quarter bundle and bring them to life!
Gift Wrap by Designed to Quilt
This is our first Christmas pattern, designed with ease and fun in mind. Along with being precut-friendly, the gift blocks are made using the improv technique, so you don’t need to worry about the precision too much! The quilt pattern comes in a bundle with a fun Christmas tree skirt, so you can create a complete Xmas quilting set!
P. S. Don’t feel limited to Christmas – pick everyday colors and enjoy gifts all year round!
First Blossom Quilt by Sew Hooked on Treasures
This minimalistic quilt pattern is perfect for showcasing your fat quarter bundle. The simple blossom shapes add a modern touch, making it an ideal choice for beginners.
Queen Quilt Fat Quarter Cut-Up by Sew4Home
This is a super simple pattern with squares and sashings. What stands out to me is the asymmetric cutout; the sashing appears only on one side of the outer pattern, creating the illusion of a scaled part—a modern touch!
Blakely Quilt Pattern by Then Came June
This stripy ombre quilt pattern is a precuts friendly pattern, giving you different options to choose from, fat quarter precuts included. The pattern design was inspired by watercolor strokes, capturing the essence of colors gradually lightening with each brushstroke. It’s a simple and minimalistic choice!
Homespun Quilt by Modernly Morgan
I love the endless possibilities with this pattern. Whether you choose different shades of a single color, go for a rainbow look, or use prints, this fat quarter-friendly pattern is your creative playground.
Star Crossed by Suzy Quilts
This modern star pattern is bold and simple example of fat quarter quilt patterns. Choose vivid solids or any prints for the big surfaces, and the star will stand out. It’s a great way to try different quilting techniques, we have some easy straight-line quilting patterns with tutorials.
Pineapple Love by Maker Valley
I just love the vividness of this fun summer pattern! The pattern designed is made in pairs – two pineapples have matching colors. To achieve the visual impact seen in the photo, you’ll need 10 color pairs of fat quarters. However, there’s no limit to your creativity—you can still mix and match colors across all the blocks.
Deltille Quilt Pattern by Running Stitches
I love the simplicity of this geometric pattern and the added freshness of the white grid. This pattern has three design variations. Not all of them are fat quarter friendly but the ‘scrappy’ version should work well with FQs. The light single-color grid will emphasize the colors and prints.
Fat Quarter Dash Quilt Pattern by Quilty Love
Looking for bold modern fat quarter quilt patterns? Make this eye-catching simple stripy quilt! I love the vibrant colorway Emily chose for those two quilts. Mixing solids and prints works great, especially if you have a fat quarter bundle!
Shine Quilt Pattern by Suzy Quilts
This pattern uses a cool improv technique, so you don’t need to worry too much about super precise and just have fun making your quilt top. It’s fat quarter-friendly, so the main thing is picking a beautiful color combo. I love how modern it turns out!
Meadowland Quilt by Then Came June
This quilt is all about blooming flowers. Its simple shape and eye-catching design let you use your favorite fat quarters to fill your quilting meadow with color. The pattern comes in 6 different sizes.
Stardrops Quilt by Modernly Morgan
Another great example of beautiful fat quarter quilt patterns designed by Morgan. Create a quilt that becomes your personal universe, filled with stars!
Trixie Quilt Pattern by Hello Melly Design
The fun play of boxes and frames gives an illusion of different layers interwoven. It might seem more complicated than it actually is – it takes basic piecing to create this classic design.
The Happy Patch Quilt Pattern by See Kate Sew
This cool pattern uses two kinds of star blocks, and both are made with fat quarters. Kate even made a festive Christmas version of this quilt. If you want more Christmas ideas, take a look at our modern Christmas quilt patterns.
Take Flight Baby Quilt by Simple Simon & Co.
Got a cute fat quarter bundle and searching for a simple quilt pattern for babies? This is one of the quickest fat quarter quilt patterns! Being pieced just from flying geese blocks makes it an excellent choice for an afternoon project. Check out our tips on how to make a flying geese block.
Great Heights Quilt by Modernly Morgan
Morgan drew inspiration for this pattern from her travels, describing it as a “modern aerial view from above, looking down on modern geese and patchwork plots of land.” With plenty of options and combinations, pick your favorite fat quarter fabrics and enjoy your quilting journey!
Azure Skies Quilt Pattern by Simple Simon & Co.
If you’re looking for modern fat quarter quilt patterns with larger surfaces to showcase your favorite solids or prints, this one’s perfect for you. Its simple shape comes together quickly, making it beginner-friendly!
One Patch Heart Quilt by See Kate Sew
Would you believe that this striking geometric design is pieced entirely from squares? And, of course, fat quarters! Whether you choose solids or prints, the final quilt will be a stunning modern masterpiece!
Same Sky Quilt by Modernly Morgan
I adore this kaleidoscopic quilt pattern. Its dynamic design captivates your attention, creating the illusion of movement. Being precut friendly, it’s undoubtedly an excellent option for all modern quilters!
The Pickleball Paddle Quilt Pattern by See Kate Sew
I enjoy playing tennis, so you can see why these paddles caught my eye. The pattern suggests using fat quarters to piece them, and you don’t need any templates. Kate describes it as a fun technique, so let’s have fun creating this playful pattern!
The Stella Quilt by Kitchen Table Quilting
When traditional meets modern! I like the idea of the scaled and pixeled pattern, it makes a real eye-catcher. Check the photos for color inspiration or read our tips for choosing colors that always work.
Seeing Stars by Material Girl Quilts
I adore the simplicity and boldness of this pattern, especially with the colorway chosen by Amanda from Material Girl Quilts. Your fat quarter solids or prints will truly stand out with this design!
The Jonah Quilt by Kitchen Table Quilting
I really like how the stripes weave together in this pattern. It might seem tricky, but Erica from Kitchen Table Quilting says it’s not hard, thanks to the strip piecing method. Use your favorite fat quarters to make this beautiful modern quilt!
Solitaire Quilt Pattern by Homemade Emily Jane
This is one of the gorgeous modern fat quarter quilt patterns that not only features a minimalist design but also incorporates methods to make the process simpler. This way, you can truly enjoy creating your quilt. Besides being friendly for fat quarters, the HST blocks are made using the 8-at-a-time method. Explore more about 4 different ways to make half-square triangles.
Blessings Quilt Pattern by Homemade Emily Jane
Emily designed another modern quilt pattern that features same-sized flying geese blocks, allowing you to make more blocks at once! The pattern comes with a video tutorial demonstrating how to make 4 blocks at a time. Alternatively, you can learn more about the flying geese block in our post.
I hope our these fat quarter quilt patterns have sparked your inspiration, and has gotten you excited to create your next quilt with your favorite fat quarters!
