Autumn Quilt Pattern: Maple Weekend Maple Leaf PDF for Confident Beginners
Buy exactly the right fabric: this autumn quilt pattern gives the fat quarter count for every size, from 6 (Baby) to 32 (King), plus a numbered color map for each.
- Instant PDF download, $8.99
- Two 19-page PDFs: US Letter and A4
- Print the key pages so each prints on its own
- Questions? Email hello@downloadumbrella.com
What's inside the 19-page PDF
A classic maple leaf fall quilt, from choosing fabric to finishing, in large, high-contrast type.
- Cover, welcome and contentsA clickable contents page takes you straight to any section.
- Fabric you need, choosing fabricsFat quarter counts, a 10-print yardage option and cream background fabric for all 5 sizes.
- Cutting, tools and termsA cutting chart for every size plus a tools and terms page for newer quilters.
- Making the units and leaf blocksDiagrams for plain squares, half-square-triangle leaf tips and the slim dark brown stem.
- Putting the top together, finishingStraight rows with 1½-inch cream sashing, then finishing steps.
- Color maps, coloring page, checklist, shopping lists, troubleshootingA numbered color map and printable shopping list for every size, a coloring page for Harvest, Woodland and Cider, a checklist, and help with half-square triangles and block sizing.
Pick your size
What to check in any fall quilt pattern
| Maple Weekend, $8.99 | What to look for | |
|---|---|---|
| Sizes | 5 sizes with exact dimensions, Baby 42″ × 55½″ to King 109½″ × 109½″ | Many free patterns give one size. Check that yours lists finished dimensions. |
| Fabric planning | Fat quarter counts for every size, a 10-print yardage option and cream background fabric | Check that the pattern gives fabric amounts for the size you want to make. |
| Color planning | Numbered color maps for every size, a coloring page and 3 named colorways | Check for a color map or planning sheet before you buy fabric. |
| Beginner help | Tools and terms page, units-then-blocks steps and a troubleshooting page | Check for a glossary and help with half-square triangles. |
| Format | 19-page PDF in US Letter and A4 with a clickable contents page and shopping lists | Check for paper sizes, type size and printable pages. |
Take a closer look
How it works
- Pick your size, Baby to King, and check its finished dimensions.
- Use the fabric pages and shopping list to buy fat quarters or the 10-print yardage option, plus cream and a little dark brown.
- Try Harvest, Woodland or Cider on the coloring page, then follow the numbered color map.
- Cut with the chart for your size.
- Make the units, then the 12-inch leaf blocks.
- Set the blocks in straight rows with 1½-inch cream sashing, then finish.
Questions
Is this an easy fall quilt pattern?
It is made for confident beginners. The leaves are built from 3-inch units and set in straight rows with 1½-inch cream sashing. Half-square triangles, which form the pointed leaf tips, are the only technique added, and the pattern shows each unit step by step.
Will the maple leaf tips come out pointed and accurate?
The pattern has diagrams for the half-square-triangle leaf tips and a troubleshooting page for half-square triangles and block sizing, so you can check your units before you build the blocks.
Is there a free autumn quilt pattern? Why pay for this one?
Free fall patterns exist. For $8.99 this one puts five sizes with exact dimensions, fat quarter counts, a 10-print yardage option, numbered color maps for every size, a tools and terms page, a checklist, troubleshooting and a shopping list for every size into a large-type PDF, in US Letter and A4.
What sizes does the pattern include, and how big is each?
Baby 42″ × 55½″, Throw 55½″ × 69″, Twin 69″ × 96″, Queen 96″ × 109½″ and King 109½″ × 109½″. These are finished quilt sizes.
How many fat quarters do I need for each size?
Baby 6, Throw 10, Twin 18, Queen 28 and King 32. Each leaf is one print, and one fat quarter makes up to 2 leaves (the count is the number of leaves ÷ 2, rounded up). Cream background fabric and a little dark brown for the stems are separate.
Can I use yardage instead of fat quarters?
Yes. The pattern includes a 10-print yardage option, so you can use yardage if you prefer.
How much cream background fabric do I need?
You need a separate cream fabric for the tip triangles, corner squares, stem units and sashing. The fabric pages and the shopping list for each size give the amounts. A small amount of dark brown fabric is used for the stems.
Is this OK if I've never made half-square triangles?
Yes, if you are a confident beginner. The pattern shows how to make them, and a tools and terms page and a troubleshooting page are included.
Will it print on US Letter or A4, and is the type large enough?
Both. The 19-page PDF comes in US Letter and A4 versions, with large, high-contrast type and a clickable contents page. You can print the key pages (fabric, cutting, color map) so each prints on its own, or read it on a phone or tablet.
What if something is wrong with my download?
Email hello@downloadumbrella.com within 30 days and we will send a working copy or a refund. Other sales are final.
Make your maple leaf quilt this fall
Five sizes, every fat quarter count and color map in a 19-page PDF, US Letter and A4, for $8.99.
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