Nautical Quilt Patterns

June 17, 2014
Pair seaworthy designs and nautical prints in quilts that make a splash.
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Anchors Away

Remake a three-color 1940s quilt in your own patriotic prints or solids. Likely made for a member of the armed forces, the vintage quilt features hand quilting in a nautical anchor pattern.

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Ships Ahoy!

Think you'll make waves with a nautical-theme crib quilt? Our instructions for easy-to-piece sailboats and appliqué accents ensure smooth sailing.

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Nautical Star Pillow

Use a white-and-navy colorway to create a nautical-looking summer pillow.

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Under the Sea

Bright prints, batiks, and stripes shape each "catch of the day" with no two alike; staked buttons provide fun, google-eyed expressions.

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Nautical Stars

Get on board the nautical trend with fabrics featuring sailboats, lighthouses, and seagulls in patriotic-looking star blocks that are perfect for summer.

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Seaside Throw Pillow

Combine Drunkard's Path and Four-Patch units in nautical prints for a throw pillow that channels seaside style.

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Changing of the Tide

Pair seaworthy prints and summer colors for a throw that's dripping with nautical style. Color blocking in the border and striped triangles mimic ocean waves.

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Underwater Adventure

Ocean-theme prints paired with beachy blues and sandy tans are perfect for a kid's quilt. A stripe border print ties all the colors together for a playful finish.

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Seaside Stars

For a travel-theme wall quilt, choose nautical prints. The stripes and sailboats add movement and the bold pops of red punch up the contrast.

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Seaworthy Baby Quilt

Keep it simple. One bright red print adds a shot of color to the scrappy quilt. Novelty sea prints add a whimsical touch.

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Sailor's Voyage

Wine-red sashing frames the blue and pink stars in this antique quilt, which is based on a variation of the Sailor's Joy block.

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Sun-Kissed Snowballs

Mermaids, jellyfish, narwhals, and other sea creatures frolic together in this cheery baby quilt. Batiks add an underwater feel.

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Seaside Style

Who says a beach-inspired quilt has to be blue and tan? The starfish, beach glass, and seashell prints in this wall hanging inspire a beach vibe despite the nontraditional color scheme.

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Aquarium Views

Fussy-cut underwater and nautical prints and frame them inside boxes of sea and surf colors for a wall quilt that is perfect for little pirates and mermaids!

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Nautical Pinwheels Quilt

Make pinwheels pop by using a navy blue print and a crisp, solid white for the large triangle-squares.

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Nautical Baby Quilt

Make a splash with a nautical-theme crib quilt. Stitched in pink prints and rose polka dots, this baby quilt will make a great gift for any baby girl.

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Under-the-Sea Pillow

Combine light blue and pink prints for an updated take on nautical style. An embroidered underwater scene adds whimsy to this pillow.

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