Painter’s Palette: Patchwork Plaid Crib Quilt
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I try to keep a couple of baby quilts on hand for whenever a new babe enters our life, and it’s always fun to figure out new gender-neutral fabric pulls. I had this warm palette on hand and knew a fun sunrise-style quilt would be a great go-to! Read on to see why this is one of my favorite beginner quilt patterns—it offers multiple size options and is perfect for using up scraps, too.
👉 Grab the PDF Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern here
👉 Grab the Paper Quilt Pattern Here
Painter’s Palette by Paintbrush Studios
I’ve been sewing a series of throw-size quilts using this color palette (plus a few extras), so I had bolt ends of fabric just waiting to be used. I realized it had been a while since I made a plaid quilt design and noticed that some of the fabric requirements matched exactly what I had on hand.
The colors include white for the background, along with bittersweet, pencil yellow, and carrot. It took me a moment to decide on the best option for binding, but I ended up going with the carrot—and I think it did the best job! I briefly considered french blue for a pop, but it felt a little out of left field for this quilt top.
I’ve been a Bella Solids user for a long time and was pleasantly surprised with PBS Painter’s Palette solids. They have a great hand—I'd say they rival Bella Solids—and they don’t fray, which puts them a step above Kona Cotton in my opinion. The collection comes in a wide range of colors, but not too many to be overwhelming. I'm thinking about adding the collection to my shop - let me know if that would be something that would interest you. They are at a lower price point than Bella Solids.
👉 Grab the PDF Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern here
👉 Grab the Paper Quilt Pattern Here
Twist Tie Pantograph
This is still one of my favorite pantographs I’ve designed to date—and it continues to be a top seller, along with Baptist Sunrise! For this quilt, I wanted an overall texture, so I went with this classic. I kept the thread white so it would blend in with the background fabric.
I love the texture Twist Tie quilting design adds, not to mention the snuggle factor it gives for any kid laying on or wrapped up in the quilt.
🧵 Pro Tip: If your quilt is 45” or less in length, consider doubling your batting for extra loft and cushion! I always offer that option as part of my longarm quilting services. For this quilt, I used 100% cotton deluxe batting.
👉 Grab the PDF Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern here
👉 Grab the Paper Quilt Pattern Here
Backing Fabric
This quilt was truly made from end-of-bolt remnants and scraps from previous quilts—including the backing fabric, which was a leftover cut from another project.
The beauty of wideback quilting cottons is that they often leave you with extra fabric for other projects. I really love how this particular quilt gained a fun, patchwork graphic look on the back that adds some visual interest to the otherwise solid quilt top. The fabric is from Windham and is called Multi-Colorblock by Annabel Wrigley.
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Why This is a Great Beginner Quilt Pattern?
If you’re new to quilting, the Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern is a perfect beginner project. With simple shapes and easy-to-follow instructions, it works great with modern quilt patterns or a scrappy look, depending on your fabric choices. The plaid layout makes it forgiving and flexible—especially when you're working with stash fabric or leftover pieces.
👉 Grab the PDF Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern here
👉 Grab the Paper Quilt Pattern Here
Final Thoughts
This Plaid Quilt Pattern is one I’ll keep returning to—it’s simple, satisfying, and looks great with just about any color palette. Whether you’re making it from scraps, solids, or something more curated, it’s a great canvas for showing off your quilting skills or letting your longarm quilter add that special touch.
