Learn how to make mini quilts with these fun patterns and tutorials. Mini quilts are a great way to try a new technique, use your favorite fabrics, or finish a project in a day or two instead of committing to a full-size quilt.
Whether you’re looking for a quick finish between larger quilts or simply want a project you can complete over a weekend, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in this collection of mini quilt patterns.
Mini Quilt Patterns~
One of the things I love about mini quilts is that they’re low-pressure. You can experiment with colors, practice a new quilt block, or finally use those special fabric scraps you’ve been saving. They also make wonderful wall hangings, table toppers, gifts, and seasonal decorations that are easy to swap out throughout the year.
Sparkler Mini Quilt
Gather your half square triangles (leftover from another project is great too!) – you have all the materials you need on hand already.
Secret Garden Mini Quilt
Using the disappearing quilt block – this mini quilt even uses a charm pack.
Postage Stamp Quilt
Using your stash – and marking a layer of fabric to line up your square perfectly. This may be a fun technique you’ll want to explore.
Ripple Mini Quilt
A fun twist on the half square triangle the Ripple Quilt will help you use your collection of these.
Mini Solar Eclipse
This is a fun way to explore shadows in the Mini Solar Eclipse quilt – see the stars? Lights and darks.
Little Nine Patch Quilt
This little nine patch cutie is great for using your scrappy squares.
Little Candy
This is such a simple and reminds you of candy pieces.
Little Bits Mini Quilt
Use your little bits to make a fun and modern mini quilt. This would be a fun project to do with your kids too.
Star Cluster Mini Quilt
This is a fun and easy little quilt to make and if you’re new to piecing, its larger pieces are ideal to practice your skills.
Charmed Mini
It’s called Charmed and is just a quick little project that is perfect for summer.
Sunshine Mini
Sew up this darling sunshine on a quilt to brighten any room.
Star Bright Mini Quilt
This mini quilt has a classic Ribbon Star (or Morning Star) quilt block design, but the construction method is super simple AND will eliminate a lot of unnecessary seams, giving your patchwork a clean, graphic look. This would also work for a great 18″ x 18″ pillow cover.
Scrappy Hearts
This Valentine scrappy hearts quilt is free, scrap friendly pattern that you’ll be able to whip up quickly.
I Heart You Mini
Hearts are classic and great for seasonal quilting or to give as a gift to show someone you love them! I love this miniature quilt!
Purrmaids
What a fun play on mermaids and kitty cats… finish it up with a simple applique.
Rainy Days
This mini quilt has a sweet and modern look and is perfect for decorating a kids room. You can make either a wall hanging or turn the quilt top into a pillow or you can enlarge to block to make a baby quilt. The Rainy Days Mini Quilt measures 19 ¾” x 19 ¾” and the cute cloud and raindrops are pieced in no time!
Scrappy Apples
This is Scrappy Apples – a little mini quilt that I made for my wall (15″ x 15″).
Gretel Mini
The quilt pattern is great for showing off fabrics with smaller prints just like Gretel! I even took the time to do some fussy-cutting. I love how that little flower looks in the center!
Turning Triangles
It’s constructed simply using a variety of half square triangles. I’ll even show you my favorite method for making half square triangles (referred to as HST’s).
Sawtooth Star
These stars are called the “sawtooth” stars and have been around since the late 1800’s. They are easy to make but are also great practice at flying geese blocks.
How to Finish Your Mini Quilt
1. Cut or piece together your batting and a piece of quilt backing fabric.
2. Make a quilt sandwich with the backing, batting, and top.
3. Baste together with fusible batting, pins or basting spray.
3. Quilt as desired. A few of my favorite ways to quilt are Straight line quilting or cross hatch quilting. Use a walking foot on your sewing machine. Trim away the extra batting and backing.
4. Cut strips of fabric for the binding. Cut 2 1/2” tall (sometimes I use 2 1/4″) binding strips. Sew the binding strips together and bind using your favorite technique.
Why Make a Mini Quilt?
Mini quilts are perfect for trying something new without investing a lot of time or fabric.
They’re great for:
- Using scraps and leftover fabric
- Practicing new quilting techniques
- Testing a quilt block before making a full quilt
- Decorating your home throughout the seasons
- Making thoughtful handmade gifts
They’re small enough to finish quickly but still give you the satisfaction of completing a quilt.
More Than Just Wall Hangings
While many mini quilts are displayed on a wall, they’re useful in lots of other ways too.
You can use them as:
- Table toppers
- Table centerpieces
- Mug rugs
- Mini table runners
- Shelf decorations
- Seasonal displays
- Small gifts
There are so many ways to enjoy a mini quilt beyond hanging it on the wall.
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