Paper Dolls Quilt Pattern

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$14.99

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Mix and match fun hairstyles and cute outfits to make the paper dolls in this super fun and easy quilt.

This is exclusively available as a PDF pattern, delivered instantly and ready to print onto letter-size paper or fusible adhesive sheets. No shipping costs and no waiting!

With detailed instructions, step by step photos, and video tutorials, this versatile pattern is easy enough for beginners. Use it to make quilts, pillows, wall hangings, tote bags and more!

It's a great way to feature scraps from favorite fabrics. Or use fabric from a child's outgrown clothes to make an extra special memory quilt!

Pattern Details

Here's a short video showing you some more about the pattern.

The pattern is so much more than just a pattern. It’s really an appliqué workshop disguised as a pattern. :-) If you know how to use your sewing machine, you can make this cuddly paper dolls quilt!

You Get. . .

  • A digital pattern delivered by email. (If you're not sure what a PDF pattern is, you'll find more info here.)
  • 9 pages of pattern pieces for paper dolls (with and without tights) hairstyles and outfits – full size so there’s no enlarging needed
  • Detailed instructions and lots of step by step photos – you’ll never feel lost or wonder if you’re doing it right
  • Links to videos teaching you all the skills you’ll need to complete the project. It’s a workshop disguised as a pattern! The main instructions are for appliqué with fusible adhesive, but the pattern also has instructions and pattern pieces for any appliqué technique.
  • Detailed cutting instructions for crib, nap and twin sized quilts.
  • Instructions for assembling the quilt – layering, basting, quilting and binding – with links to videos for all of them - including links to Quilt As You Go videos.

Size

Each block finishes at 7 1/2" x 11 1/2". The pattern includes detailed instructions for the following sizes. . .

  • crib (52.5" wide x 57.5" tall)
  • napping (52.5" wide x 69" tall) - this is my favorite size for on the couch
  • twin (75" wide x 92" tall)

Difficulty

I designed this quilt to teach appliqué – so it’s great for beginners, and a fun and relaxing project for more experienced stitchers. If you can use your sewing machine, you have the skills you need to make this cuddly paper dolls quilt.

I used appliqué with fusible adhesive and Quilt As You Go to make a super easy quilt - almost all done on the machine. The pattern also includes links to videos teaching needle turn appliqué and machine appliqué with freezer paper, in case you prefer those methods.

Materials Needed

You can find links to sources for many of my favorite tools and supplies here.

If you're making a quilt in one of my standard sizes, here are recommended fabric amounts needed.

Crib Size (52.5" wide x 57.5" tall)

  • 3 1/4 yards of a variety of background fabrics
  • 2 yards skin-colored fabrics
  • assorted scraps for hair and clothing
  • 2 5/8 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 1 3/4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
  • 1/2 yard binding fabric

Napping Size (52.5" wide x 69" tall)

  • 4 yards of a variety of background fabrics
  • 2 1/2 yards skin-colored fabrics
  • assorted scraps for hair and clothing
  • 3 1/4 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 2 1/4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
  • 1/2 yard binding fabric

Twin Size (75" wide x 92" tall)

  • 7 yards of a variety of background fabrics
  • 4 1/2 yards skin-colored fabrics
  • assorted scraps for hair and clothing
  • 5 1/2 yards fabric for the quilt back (or 4 1/4 yards Cuddle Fleece)
  • 5/8 yard binding fabric

Other Materials

  • batting (I love Warm & Natural 100% cotton batting)
  • fusible adhesive (if using applique with fusible adhesive technique)
Permissions

This pattern is not available for commercial resale. That means you may not copy and sell or digitally distribute the pattern or any variation of the pattern. 

For information about selling something you make using my designs, please see this post.

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Carmen Ayers
Absolutely amazing!

I had purchased this a few years ago and made it for my granddaughter. A friend loved it so much that I purchased the pattern for her!

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kathy

Great pattern! Easy to follow and very thorough!

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Renee Wuenstel
Stand alone paper dolls

This was going to be quilt that a child was going to design. However, she had so much fun playing with it as though they were real paper dolls, I left it all with her to play with.We also ironed one of her dolls on a shirt that she wore to school. I would like some suggestions on making the pieces a little firmer so that they could function in a stand alone capacity. Wonderful, versatile pattern.

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Sarah

Very pleased with my purchase.

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Sarah

Very pleased with my purchase.

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Nicola Boerer

fun pattern easy to understand

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Judie

I love this pattern. There are so many ways to mix and match for different little people.

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Mary

Thank you Wendy for the patterns you create. I will have grand kids twice a week when schools get out, this pattern will be one of our craft projects.

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Ann Green
So much fun!

A work in progress but so much fun! Brings back memories of playing with paper dolls as a child. Great way to use up my scraps for clothes. Stay tuned for completed quilt. Making for my granddaughter for her fourth birthday in August!

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Lorette Kenyon

I am sorry but I have not yet attempted to make this quilt

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Tammy

Excellent transaction. Beautiful pattern . Thank you.

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Mary Pettit
Adorable patterns

I love all of the different options.

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Susan Crawford
Good

Have started a quilt and am enjoying it. Very easy to use.

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Linda Henderson
Looking forward to using it

It looks interesting. I have a lot of scrap fabric I think It will be perfect for this.

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Joann Caputo
Great purchase!

This will be a fun and happy quilt to make!

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alan kestenberg
Paper doll quilt pattern

This is a great pattern lots of fun to make
Directions are clear and very simple

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Vereker Jury
Paper dolls pattern

Love it. Combined with happy campers to make a family quilt for my son and family

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Katie Clemens
Gorgeous!!

Just gorgeous!! Except when I realised I already had the hard copy!😬 Oh well! You can never have too many copies and now I can print straight onto printable fusible web (I think!) and I love supporting Wendi xxx

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Marion Bartley
Just the cutest paper dolls

I am collecting fabric to make this quilt, Paper dolls.They are so sweet. It reminds me of the MCcalls paper dolls that I collected as a small girl. But these are so much better, because it's fabric. When my daughter was little I would cut out paper dolls. Then put them between clear contact paper. Cut them out, Then add Velcro to them. I wish I had these fabric paper dolls then. But now I can sew them for my 2 granddaughters. And also other PATTERNS for my 3 grandsons.Thank for such a great product.

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Gil.
A wonderful project for little girls, mums and grandmas

I look forward to letting my grandchildren reduce the contents of my scrap bins by designing outfits for these dolls, one block at a time. I’ll sew them together for a cushion cover or a quilt that will bring them happy memories well into the future.

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Christine

It’s such fun making this quilt!

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Julie

Love this cute pattern. Can’t wait to make it

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Jennifer

I love this pattern. It will be so much fun to make this quilt!

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Rebecca

Love this pattern! It is adorable.

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sarahstiles

it's a great pattern thanks