Hello, friends! Today I’m so excited to share with you a post all about Easy Small Quilt Projects for Beginners. I often get emails from new quilters asking about patterns that would be good for them to start out with. I really believe that gaining confidence as you begin sewing or quilting is an important first step, so all of these projects are ones I find helpful for new quilters. In addition, you’ll also find a list of some of the beginner resources here on my site. Let’s get started…
Easy Small Projects for Beginners
Resources for Beginner Quilters
First, I highly recommend the resources below. The first is a post with 25+ helpful resources for beginner quilters with links to posts on a variety of topics related to quilting. The second link will sign you up for a two-week email series where you’ll get content on quilting for beginners delivered to your inbox each day. Then keep reading for my small project suggestions for new quilters below.
- This post with 25+ Essential Resources for quilters covers many of the topics of interest for a new quilter.
- I also have a short email series that delivers one post a day for about two weeks with helpful information on every aspect of the quilting process. You can sign up for the series here or join with the form below.
Simple + Small Projects
Simple + Small Projects are definitely the way to go when it comes to beginning to quilt. Here is a list of some of my favorite projects in this category:
- Quilted Mug Rug Tutorial
- Simple Pincushion Tutorial + Free Pattern
- Easy Placemat Tutorial + Free Pattern
- Charm Pack Table Runner + Topper
- Easy Log Cabin Potholder + Free Pattern
Easy Table Runner Projects
If you follow around here, you’ll find that I absolutely love making table runners. I make new ones with each of our fabric collections along with seasonal designs so that I can switch them out easily. Here are my favorites for beginners:
- Read this first: How to Make a Table Runner
- Simple Table Runner
- Patchwork Table Runner
- Mix it Up Runner in Two Sizes
- Scrappy Four Patch Runner
- Scrappy Patchwork Runner (using the block from the Scrappy Patchwork Pillow–scroll down to see the details on how I used the pillow pattern to make the runner).
- The County Fair Table Runner
Easy Pillow Projects
I also love making pillows. My two favorites are listed below along with posts on how to make a simple flap for the pillow back and how to make a simple zipper for a pillow back.
- Scrappy Patchwork Pillow
- Simple Pillow Sham Tutorial
- How to Make an Envelope/Flap Pillow Back
- How to Make a Simple Zipper Pillow Back
More Easy Projects
Once you’re feeling confident sewing a variety of small projects, you are definitely ready to start making quilts (if you haven’t already). Find my favorite Quilt Patterns for Beginners by clicking on the button below.
Thanks so much for stopping by for today’s Easy Small Projects for Beginners post. I hope that you’ve found some new information, inspiration, and projects for sewing and quilting.
Happy quilting!