Pattern of the Week: The Katie Quilt
After making a baby-size version of the Katie Quilt for my Quilt Roulette series, I knew I had to make it the Pattern of the Week!
What makes the Katie Quilt Pattern stand out in my shop is its versatility. More than any other pattern, this one is meant to be a starting point for your creativity. Whether you stick to the original design on the cover (which is perfect for a patriotic red, white, and blue quilt, seasonal themes, or something more masculine) or let your creativity run wild, the possibilities are endless! While one of the mockups shows the pattern as written, the others explore a variety of creative takes.
A few years ago, I made a different variation on this pattern and got some negative comments from quilters who wished that specific instructions for that variation were included. While I can’t account for every possible variation, this pattern is easy to customize if you’ve made a few quilts before. However, to help you get started, I’ve included some rough fabric requirements at the bottom of this post—so no hate mail, please! 😉
Fabric Collections for Your Katie Quilt
Warp and Weft Hue by Alexia Abegg
Hometown Holiday by Lori Holt
Suzy Quilts Pure Solids
30s Playtime by Linzee McCray
Frank Lloyd Wright
Teddy and the Bears by Sarah Watts
Evolve by Suzy Quilts
Poppy Seeds by Laundry Basket Quilts
(This is only available for preorder, but I just love it so much!)
Fabric Requirements for a Scrappy Katie Quilt
If you’re planning to make your own version of the Katie Quilt, here are the rough fabric requirements based on the number of blocks:
• 2 Blocks (Dark Pink):
Fabric A: 1 F8, Fabric B: 1 F8
• 4 Blocks (Blue in the corners):
Fabric A: 1 FQ, Fabric B: 1 FQ
• 6 Blocks (Bright Pink/Coral):
Fabric A: 1 FQ, Fabric B: 1 FQ
• 8 Blocks (Teal):
Fabric A: 1/3 yard, Fabric B: 1/3 yard
• 10 Blocks (Orange):
Fabric A: 1/2 yard, Fabric B: 1/3 yard
• 10 Blocks (Yellow):
Fabric A: 5/8 yard, Fabric B: 1/3 yard
If you’re ready to start your Katie Quilt journey, you can find the pattern in my shop! Keep scrolling for more details on fabric requirements and inspiration from my mockups.