How This Fat Quarter Quilt Creates Peace and Plenty of Points

Sarah Williams · 2026-07-17

Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we're thrilled to introduce the Peace and Plenty Quilt, a timeless pattern that's perfect for confident beginners. This design uses fat quarters, so it's a great way to use up your favorite fabric bundles. Don't worry about all the points in the block; they come together more peacefully than you'd think. We've got a free video tutorial to walk you through every step. ### What Makes the Peace and Plenty Quilt Special This pattern is all about balance. You'll use one light and one dark fabric in each block, which helps the design pop. The finished block measures 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches before you sew it into the quilt. It's a great project for showing off festive prints or any collection you love. With 18 fat quarters, you can create a lap-sized quilt that feels cozy and cheerful. - **Skill Level:** Confident beginner - **Sizes Available:** Lap and queen - **Key Tools:** 2-inch half square triangle paper and 2-inch by 4-inch flying geese foundation paper - **Fabric Needed:** 18 fat quarters ### Getting Started with the Free Tutorial Kimberly guides you through the entire process in our step-by-step video. You'll learn how to handle those points with ease. The tutorial is free, so you can watch it as many times as you need. It's designed to help you build confidence with each block. > "With Kimberly as your guide, you will have plenty of peaceful blocks before you know it." ### Choosing Your Fabrics For our version, we used the Joyful Gatherings Collection by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics. The holiday hues and festive foliage prints add a touch of cheer to this classic block. You can pick up the Peace and Plenty Quilt Kit and matching Backing Set if you fall in love with these fabrics. The kit includes everything you need to get started. ### Tips for Success - Use a consistent seam allowance to keep points sharp. - Press seams open to reduce bulk. - Trim each block to 8.5 inches square before assembling. - Take your time with the flying geese units; they're easier than they look. ### Share Your Work We hope you enjoy sewing this free Peace and Plenty Block Pattern! Please share your work using #FQSPieceAndPlentyQuilt on Facebook and Instagram and tag @fatquartershop so we can see it. Happy quilting! Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop for more patterns and inspiration.