Peace and Plenty Quilt: Free Block Tutorial for Confident Beginners

Robert Johnson · 2026-07-17

Welcome back to our Classic and Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we are thrilled to introduce the Peace and Plenty Quilt, a timeless pattern that is perfect for confident beginners. This fat quarter-friendly design uses 18 fat quarters, making it a great project for your favorite bundles. And don't worry about all those points—our free quilt block video tutorial will show you just how easily they come together. ### What Makes the Peace and Plenty Quilt Special? This pattern is available in lap and queen sizes, so you can make it for yourself or as a gift. It is designed for confident beginners, especially if you use our 2-inch Half Square Triangle Paper and 2-inch by 4-inch Flying Geese Quilt Block Foundation Paper. These tools make the precision work a breeze. The lap quilt uses 18 fat quarters, letting you showcase your favorite collections. If you love the festive fabrics we used, you can get the quilt kit and matching backing set. ### The Joyful Gatherings Collection We used the Joyful Gatherings Collection by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics. The holiday hues and festive foliage prints add cheer to this classic block. The colors are warm and inviting, perfect for a cozy quilt. ### How the Quilt Block Works The Peace and Plenty block measures 8.5 inches by 8.5 inches unfinished. Each block uses just two fabrics: one light and one dark. This simplicity makes it easy to mix and match. With Kimberly as your guide in our step-by-step video tutorial, you will have plenty of peaceful blocks finished in no time. > "The Peace and Plenty quilt is a great way to use up those fat quarters you have been saving." ### Tips for Success - Use sharp rotary blades for clean cuts. - Press seams open to reduce bulk. - Watch the video tutorial before starting to see the techniques in action. - Take your time with the half-square triangles and flying geese. ### Share Your Work We hope you enjoy sewing this free pattern. Share your finished quilt using #FQSPieceAndPlentyQuilt on Facebook and Instagram, and tag @fatquartershop so we can see it. Happy quilting!