Easy Quilting Craft Ideas

The joys of quilting are many but you do not necessarily need to spend days together making a full size quilt. The craft of quilting can be enjoyed with smaller projects. Some of these require sewing and some are even non-sew like the patchwork lampshade. Here is a curation of easy quilting craft ideas to get you started.

1. Quilted Placemats

The easiest and most fulfilling quilting project that can ever be, is a placemat. Sky is the limit when it comes to placemats. You can choose to create patchwork designs or simply use one single print and quilt it. The edgings can vary from rick rack to plain bias.

A similar easy project is our easy Fall patchwork Pillow which you might like to try as well.

2. Patchwork Lampshade

Square remnant patches of fabric and fabric glue are all that you need to make this no-sew patchwork lampshade! Give an old lampshade a quick makeover.

3. Quilted Baby Headbands

Make the cutest little headbands for your baby or toddler or to give them as gifts! All you need is scraps and sewing supplies. Check out instructions here.

4. Quilted Flannel Scarf

Scraps of flannel cloth leftover from shirts can be quilted using rag style quilting to make a very chic looking scarf that will also keep you extremely warm during colder days.

5. Quilted Pencil Pouch

Quilt a very useful gift – a pencil pouch. You can give it to your kids to store their numerous school supplies or mini toys in. They also make great birthday gift ideas for your children’s friends!

6. Patchwork Quilted Seat Cushions

Pretty up your seating area with these lovely patchwork seat cushions. Coordinating fat quarters can come together to make beautiful color combinations to give your chairs a makeover every season.

7. Heart Shaped Mug Rug

Mug rugs make a great beginner quilting craft idea! We love this quilted heart shaped mug rug. You can find the pattern here.

You might also want to try our Quilted and Appliqued Heart pot holders.

8. DIY Quilted Reversible Tote bag

A tote bag is a great project to begin with. If you are looking for some challenge, try your hand at this reversible pattern from Pattern Pile.

9. Tissue Holder

Show your quilting skills in the little things as well. This tissue holder is a great way to re-use scraps and make something pretty and useful at the same time.

10. Quilted Sewing Organizer

Gift yourself a sewing mat to keep all your quilting and sewing supplies and tools organized. You can customize the pockets according to your own needs.

Take your quilting ahead step-by-step with these interesting quilting craft ideas that are very much doable. Soon, you will find your way up to more complex quilting projects.