Free tutorial

Fast & Easy Fat Quarter Pile Up

By Knot and Thread Design via Diary of a Quilter. Twelve fat quarters become twenty-four big rectangles for a fast lap quilt with almost no fabric waste.

Free sourceFirst quiltLarge-print friendly
Start with
12 fat quarters
Finished size
About 57 × 70 in
Likely pace
one day
Extra fabric
Binding, batting, and about 3¾ yd backing
Why this is a good match: Best when your prints are too good to chop small. It is simple enough for a first quilt and quick enough for a gift deadline.

What you should know before cutting

This page is an independent discovery note, not a copy of the pattern. Requirements were checked against the linked source on 2026-07-16. Always download or buy the creator’s current instructions and read them fully before cutting.

Techniques used

  • large rectangles
  • simple layout
  • straight seams

All accepted stash formats

  • 12 fat quarters
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