3 yard quilt patterns to inspire and excite!
For those wanting to save space and money, 3 yard quilts are perfect. They use just one yard of three different fabrics, often in contrasting colours, to create an impressive quilt. While these quilts tend to be smaller (making them ideal lap or baby quilts), they lack neither skill nor design, with patterns featuring incredible artistry despite the small fabric quantity.
We’ve collected our favourite 3 yard quilt patterns from across the web to help you find your dream weekend project. There are both paid and free 3 yard quilt patterns for you to explore, so you can start stitching no matter your budget.
12 must-make 3 yard quilt patterns
1. Free 3 yard quilt pattern by Sew Can She
Sew Can She’s blog features a range of lovely free 3 yard quilt patterns, including this 11” block square design. Caroline claims it’s the easiest 3 yard quilt pattern ever, so you’ll have to put her claim to the test!
2. Lima Quilt Pattern
Designed by Material Girlfriends, this 3 yard quilt pattern uses plus block shapes to create a geometric look. Stitch in three of your favourite colours and you’ll have created a keepsake quilt.
3. Patchwork Posse free 3 yard quilt pattern
This beginner-friendly 3 yard quilt by Patchwork Posse is perfect for gifting to the newborn in your life. They teach you how to make flying geese four at a time and piece them into these cool star quilt blocks.
Not a fan of quilts?
Try making our free half-square triangle cushion pattern instead!
4. Stars and Ladders 3 yard quilt pattern
This Stars and Ladders pattern features a beautiful floral focus fabric, as well as geometric half square triangles and quarter square triangles.
5. Checkmate 3 yard quilt pattern
The Fabric Cafe sell a variety of 3 yard quilt patterns, including this unique checkered design. Choose three colourful fabrics and create a standout quilt for a deserving family member.
6. Echo quilt pattern
Made from just three yards of fabric, this quilt packs a punch. Make it in three shades of your favourite colour and watch as you easily assemble this impressive design.
7. It's A Breeze 3 yard quilt pattern
Piece half square triangles into a series of pinwheel quilt blocks with this beginner-friendly pattern. The Fabric Cafe shows you how to turn them into their amazing It’s A Breeze quilt.
8. Spools quilt pattern
Celebrate your favourite hobby with this 3 yard quilt pattern! Featuring spools of thread, it’s the perfect project for sewers and quilters everywhere.
9. Free baby chevron quilt pattern
This free baby chevron quilt pattern by Manda McGrory uses just two ¾ yard fabrics and a backing to create this chevron design.
Half-square triangle patterns you will love
Turn those HSTs into gorgeous quilts with our collection of half-square triangle quilt patterns.
10. Friendship Star 3 yard quilt pattern
We think this Friendship Star quilt would make a festive Christmas quilt. The red and green colourway makes it the ideal quilt to cuddle up under during the holidays.
11. Romeo Quilt Pattern
This 3 yard quilt pattern makes a wonderful Valentine's Day project. Who’d have thought you could make giant noughts and crosses from just three fabrics?
12. Snowball 3-Yard Quilt Pattern
Stitch Fabric Cafe’s circular quilt design using their PDF pattern on Etsy. This Snowball quilt is a great way to showcase heavily patterned fabrics or to add festive appliqué to.
Create beautiful quilts with minimal fabric
3 yard quilt patterns are brilliant. They require little fabric, which saves space, money and cutting time, but still produce wonderful, handmade quilts.
From HST and circles to pinwheels and spools, these 3 yard quilt patterns will put your skills to the test. Choose your favourite and start stitching!
Discover more fabric-friendly quilt patterns
Head over to our fat quarter quilt patterns round-up and pick from our selection of affordable, beginner-approved projects.
