The Easiest Quilt Ever

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Separating light prints from dark prints draws attention to the florals in the center four squares.

Piece four identical Nine-Patch blocks to form a throw of large plus signs.

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Fussy-cut a panel into blocks that stand out. Muted prints arranged diagonally keep the design interesting, yet allow the focus to remain on the fussy-cut motifs.

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

Making Nine-Patch blocks is a fun way to incorporate cute flower and chevron prints. Separating the prints with solids allows the designs to pop off the quilt.

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

Just because your fabrics don't have much contrast doesn't mean they won't make a good quilt. Intersperse a few warm prints throughout the quilt to provide subtle contrast without overwhelming the other colors.

Bright yellow gives black-and-white prints a burst of bold color. A polka dot print center creates a bubbly quilt.

Primary colors, novelty sock monkey prints, and polka dots will have any kid going bananas for this quilt.

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Balance exuberant florals by alternating them with tone-on-tones to give the viewer's eye a place to rest.

Dark prints and warm plaids combine for a cozy throw.

Quiltmaker: Kathleen Williams

A color wash arrangement shows off beautiful blue prints from lights to darks.

Coffee browns, caramels, and milky tans combine for a yummy throw. Alternate darks and lights for a checkerboard effect.

Alternating rows of pink and green prints adds light and dark shadows to this quilt.

Small prints in a variety of colors add subtle interest to a warm throw.

Quiltmaker: Judy Sams Sohn

Large-scale florals and other Asian-inspired prints blend beautifully in a colorwash design.

Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper

This quilt balances busy prints by strategically placing neutral-background prints. Pay attention to the direction of prints for an organized look or place them randomly for a whimsical look.

Quiltmaker: Mary Pepper

Give a quilt some oomph by placing large-scale dark prints in the center. Black helps bright colors pop off a quilt.

Deep red and blue batiks create a vibrant quilt that would make a standout throw.

Varying prints, including some fussy-cut to feature a particular section, are arranged in a rainbow design.