Penguin Party Quilt Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman

Join the Penguin Party with This Adorable Quilt Pattern!

The Penguin Party Quilt Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman will bring a delightful array of patchwork penguins to your next quilting project. With conventional piecing techniques and no templates or paper piecing required, this pattern is perfect for creating a charming quilt and pillow using fat quarters or precut 10” squares.

Key Features:

• Quilt and Pillow Pattern: Craft a 60″ x 66″ lap quilt, a 50″ x 50″ child quilt, and a 20″ x 20″ pillow cover. The pattern includes detailed instructions for all three sizes, featuring adorable penguins with jaunty printed bodies that resemble little sweater vests.
• Conventional Piecing Techniques: Enjoy the simplicity of standard machine sewing with no need for complex templates or paper piecing methods.
• Pre-Cut Friendly: Compatible with fat quarters or 10″ x 10″ precut squares, making fabric selection and preparation straightforward and efficient.

Materials Needed:

• Penguin Body Fabrics (aka “sweater vests”):
  • Pillow Cover: 1 square, 10″ x 10″
  • Child Quilt: 4 fat quarters or 12 squares, 10″ x 10″ each
  • Lap Quilt: 5 fat quarters or 20 squares, 10″ x 10″ each
• Gold Penguin Beak Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 1/8 yard
  • Child Quilt: 1/8 yard
  • Lap Quilt: 1/8 yard
• Black Penguin Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 1/8 yard
  • Child Quilt: 5/8 yard
  • Lap Quilt: 1 yard
• White Penguin Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 1/8 yard
  • Child Quilt: 3/8 yard
  • Lap Quilt: 1/2 yard
• Background Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 3/8 yard
  • Child Quilt: 1-5/8 yards
  • Lap Quilt: 3 yards
• Backing Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 5/8 yard
  • Child Quilt: 3-3/8 yards
  • Lap Quilt: 4 yards
• Binding Fabric:
  • Pillow Cover: 1/8 yard
  • Child Quilt: 1/2 yard
  • Lap Quilt: 5/8 yard
• Batting:
  • Pillow Cover: 1 piece 22″ x 22″, and 2 pieces, 16″ x 22″ each
  • Child Quilt: 54″ x 54″
  • Lap Quilt: 64″ x 70″

Why You’ll Love It:

• Charming and Fun: The playful penguin designs add a whimsical touch to the quilt, making it perfect for any room or as a thoughtful gift.
• Versatile Projects: The pattern includes instructions for a lap quilt, a child’s quilt, and a pillow cover, offering flexibility and multiple ways to showcase your creativity.
• Easy to Follow: With detailed instructions and a straightforward approach, this pattern is suitable for quilters familiar with rotary cutting and patchwork piecing.

The Penguin Party Quilt Pattern by Elizabeth Hartman is an excellent way to bring the joy of playful penguins into your home. Whether you’re creating a cozy quilt for a child or a decorative pillow cover, this pattern provides all the guidance you need to achieve beautiful results.

Printed Paper Pattern

Final Product: Quilt and Pillow

Finished Size: 60″ x 66″, 50″ x 50″, and 20″ x 20″

Technique Used: Conventional quilt block piecing and standard machine sewing

Get started on your penguin quilt today and enjoy the delightful process of bringing this charming design to life!