PATTERN : Pinwheel Lap or Cot Quilt Pattern

Pinwheel Lap or Cot Quilt Pattern – Beginner-Friendly Design

Snuggle up with this pretty Pinwheel Quilt! It is the perfect size to be either a lap quilt for that perfect layer of extra warmth, or a cot quilt for the new baby in a loved one’s life. Not just for newborns, cot quilts carry many treasured memories and as the child grows the quilt becomes a beloved heirloom.

This quilt project is ideal for an advancing beginner. The half square triangles (HSTs) used to make the pinwheel blocks are simple and quick to piece, and the mitred borders – while they may look tricky – are easy to achieve by following the included instructions. These techniques will be great additions to your quilting skill set.

As pictured, this quilt looks great using one printed fabric and one plain fabric. You could certainly have fun and experiment with using two printed fabrics or two plains if you wish. As shown, using complimentary colours means the quilt fits in well with a tighter decor, so be sure to think about the colours of the room it will end up in. Or, use highly contrasting colours instead for a bolder look that is sure to be a conversation starter. Have fun!

This pattern is very well suited for Liberty Tana Lawn® or any other 54” (137cm) wide fabric to be used as the main, contrast and binding. Liberty Quilting Cotton, Liberty Tana Lawn® or any other minimum 44” (112cm) wide fabric would suit for the backing.