What Can I Make With the Fabric I Have?

Have a bundle of fat quarters, a few yards of coordinating fabric, a jelly roll or a panel—but no idea what to make?

You’re in the right place!

We’ve organized some of our quilt patterns by their main fabric requirements so you can quickly find a project that works with the fabric you already have. You can also choose a pattern first and then visit the Heartland Quilt Supply Co. Fat Quarter Bar to build your own bundle.

Please review the complete fabric requirements on each product page before beginning. Many patterns also require background, border, accent, binding or backing fabric.

6 Fat Quarters

Have six fat quarters that look great together? Try one of these patterns:

• Cherish Pattern Card

• Discovery Pattern Card

The Cherish pattern also requires ¾ yard of theme fabric and ½ yard for binding.

7 Fat Quarters

These patterns begin with seven fat quarters:

• Shop our 7-fat-quarter quilt patterns

Additional yardage may be required for backgrounds, spacers, borders or binding.

8 Fat Quarters

Have eight coordinating fat quarters? Browse this option:

• Shop our 8-fat-quarter quilt patterns

Eight-fat-quarter patterns are a fun way to create variety without needing a full collection bundle.

10 Fat Quarters

Ten-fat-quarter bundles are a popular size and give you plenty of prints to mix and match.

We’ll continue adding patterns to this section as more of our products are tagged by fabric requirement.

In the meantime, browse all of our fat-quarter-friendly quilt patterns.

You can also shop fat-quarter bundles and precuts.

18 Fat Quarters

Looking for a larger fat-quarter project?

• Sock It to Me Pattern Card

Sock It to Me uses 18 fat quarters plus ⅔ yard for binding and finishes at approximately 60" x 73".

Three One-Yard Cuts

Three-yard quilts make choosing fabric simple. Select three coordinating one-yard cuts and turn them into a complete quilt top.

• Sparkle 3-Yard Quilt Pattern

• Freedom 3-Yard Quilt Pattern

• Vintage 3-Yard Quilt Pattern

• Gatsby 3-Yard Quilt Pattern

The three one-yard cuts are generally used for the quilt top, borders and binding. Backing fabric is purchased separately.

Five One-Yard Cuts

Have five one-yard cuts you want to use together?

• Spectrum 5-Yard Quilt Pattern

• Fabulous 5-Yard Quilt Pattern Book

The Fabulous 5-Yard Quilt Pattern Book includes eight different quilt designs, each made with five coordinating one-yard cuts.

Layer Cakes and 10-Inch Squares

Layer cakes contain coordinating 10-inch squares from the same fabric collection. They’re a great choice when you want lots of different prints without cutting them all yourself.

• Browse our layer-cake-friendly quilt patterns

Remember to check whether the pattern requires additional background, border or binding yardage.

Jelly Rolls and 2½-Inch Strips

Have a jelly roll or a bundle of 2½-inch strips?

• The Lady Pattern Card

The Lady uses thirty-nine 2½-inch strips, 1 yard of background fabric and ⅝ yard for binding. The finished quilt measures approximately 54" x 72".

Fabric Panels

Let a favorite fabric panel become the star of your quilt.

• Drifting Pattern Card

Drifting begins with a panel approximately 44" x 28" and adds coordinating fabrics around it. The quilt finishes at approximately 48" x 64", or 57" x 73" with the optional border.

Browse all of our panel-friendly quilt patterns.

Yardage-Friendly Patterns

These patterns use traditional yardage rather than a specific precut bundle:

• Browse our yardage-friendly quilt patterns

Yardage patterns are especially helpful when you want to showcase a favorite collection, large-scale print or carefully selected color palette.

Find the Right Pattern for Your Fabric

There is no wrong way to begin your next quilt.

Start with the fabric you already have and choose a pattern that fits—or select a pattern first and let us help you find the right fabrics.

Our in-store Fat Quarter Bar is filled with hundreds of grab-and-go fat quarters from different designers, brands and collections. Mix and match your favorites to create a bundle that is completely your own.

• Shop all quilt patterns

• Shop fat-quarter bundles and precuts

Visit the Fat Quarter Bar in person to build your own bundle!

Always review the full pattern requirements before purchasing your fabric. Precut-friendly patterns may also require yardage for backgrounds, borders, accents, binding and backing.

Happy quilting!

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Historic Downtown Excelsior Springs, Missouri
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