What’s the Project? Puff quilts are soft, dimensional quilts made by individually stuffing the squares to create that fun, pillowy look. These free puff quilt patterns and tutorials show you several ways to try the technique, including traditional puff quilts, rainbow layouts, minky versions, and even a small doll quilt.
There are regular quilts—and then there are puff quilts. If you love a quilt that looks extra cozy before you’ve even touched it, this is one technique worth trying.
Puff quilts, sometimes called biscuit quilts or bubble quilts, are made a little differently than a traditional quilt. Instead of simply layering a quilt top with batting and backing, the individual sections are stuffed to create those soft, raised squares. It takes a little extra time, but that texture is what makes these quilts so much fun.
And they don’t all have to look the same. In this collection you’ll find rainbow puff quilts, ombré designs, a Trip Around the World-style layout, quilts made with cotton and minky, and even a design where only every other square is puffed.
10+ Free Puff Quilting Patterns
If you’ve been curious about making a puff quilt but weren’t sure where to begin, browse through the different tutorials and find a version that makes you want to pull some fabric from your stash.
Rainbow Puff Quilt Pattern
Rainbow Puff Quilt Pattern – this is a great way to use your scraps. You already have what you need sitting on your shelf.
Adding Binding to your Puff Quilt
Puff quilt with binding how to is great for those who want a little instructions on making the quilt, as well as adding the binding.
Baby Puff Quilt
Puff Quilt with video walkthrough of each step. Stop at each step, re-watch and sew along.
Make a Puff Quilt on Your Longarm
Puff Quilt with a longarm machine – it’s possible to do all the work on the long arm with this quilt.
Springtime Bubble Quilt
Bubble Quilt – trip around the world style. I love the trip around the world quilts – they are so much fun to see that pattern come to life! This time around, make it in a puff or bubble style.
Double Ombre Quilt
Puff Quilt Ombre Style – grab your two favorite colors and you are set. These ombre quilts are so fun to sew and are a great way to explore a colored based quilt.
Crochet Puff Quilt
Crochet Puff Quilt – I know this isn’t quilting, but had to share because it’s still wonderful!
Biscuit Quilt
Puff or Biscuit Quilt – loved how they put two like fabrics together to make them look longer.
Doll Quilt- Puff Style
Doll Puff Quilt – smaller in size but just as cute. May be great option to give the technique a try without a big commitment.
Ruffled Binding Biscuit or Puff Quilt
Puff quilt tutorial with ruffled binding – the layout of the rainbow is great, but learn how to make the ruffle binding with this free pattern.
Texture Play – Minky!
Puff Quilt using a mix of minky and cotton fabric. The backing is also minky – which is sooo soft!
Every Other Square is a Puff
Puff Quilt where every other square is puff! Not all the squares have to be ‘puffed’. Check out how to do it.
What Is a Puff Quilt?
A puff quilt gets its signature look from individually stuffed sections that create a raised, cushion-like surface. You’ll typically use fabric for the squares along with batting or polyfill for the stuffing, then finish everything with a backing and binding.
Because of the extra fabric and filling, a finished puff quilt can be heavier and thicker than a traditional quilt. Keep that in mind when choosing the size you’d like to make.
Try the Technique on a Smaller Project
Not quite ready to commit to a full-size puff quilt? Start small.
The collection includes a doll-size puff quilt, which is a great way to learn how the squares are constructed and stuffed without making dozens and dozens of them. Once you get the hang of the technique, you can decide if a larger puff quilt needs to be added to your project list.
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