Quiltalong

The Kristen Quiltalong

Make a scrappy Kristen Quilt. Follow the complete series from choosing and cutting your fabrics through making half-square triangles, constructing blocks, and finishing your quilt.

Get the Kristen Quilt Pattern
The Kristen Quiltalong
Skill level Experienced Beginner
Quiltalong length 7 weeks
Original quiltalong 2025
Quilt sizes Baby – King

About the pattern

Quilt Details

The Kristen Quilt is a versatile, scrap-friendly pattern with a layout that highlights color and fabric choice. It works with charm squares, layer cakes, fat quarters, or scraps and can feel traditional or modern depending on the fabrics you choose.

Finished quilt sizes

  • Baby: 38" × 38"
  • Lap: 59" × 66"
  • Twin: 73" × 94"
  • Queen: 96" × 110"
  • King: 110" × 110"

Share your finished quilt using #thekristenquilt.

Follow along

Make the Kristen Quilt

Work through the lessons at your own pace.

Quiltalong Information

Start Here

Quiltalong Information

Learn how the Kristen Quiltalong works and what you will need to make your quilt.

Read the Introduction
Choosing Your Fabric

Week 1

Choosing Your Fabric

Choose and organize the fabrics you will use to make your Kristen Quilt.

Read Week 1
Cutting Your Fabric

Week 2

Cutting Your Fabric

Prepare and cut the fabric pieces needed to make your Kristen Quilt.

Read Week 2
Making Your Half-Square Triangles

Week 3

Making Your Half-Square Triangles

Make the half-square triangle units used to construct the Kristen Quilt blocks.

Read Week 3
Block Construction

Week 4

Block Construction

Assemble your half-square triangles and complete the Kristen Quilt blocks.

Read Week 4
Finishing Your Quilt

Week 7

Finishing Your Quilt

Complete the final steps and finish your Kristen Quilt.

Read Week 7
A Scrappy Rainbow Kristen Quilt

Finished Quilt

A Scrappy Rainbow Kristen Quilt

See a colorful scrappy version of the Kristen Quilt and find inspiration for using your fabric stash.

View the Finished Quilt
A Scrappy Rifle Paper Co. Kristen Quilt

Finished Quilt

A Scrappy Rifle Paper Co. Kristen Quilt

See a scrappy Kristen Quilt made with Rifle Paper Co. fabrics and gather ideas for your own version.

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