Cole Mini Quilt

A delightful scattered pinwheel mini quilt pattern from Laundry Basket Quilts — Cole finishes at a neat 12½" × 12½" and is a charming quick make in soft florals and tone-on-tones, perfect as a wall hanging, table topper, or handmade gift.

Cole features a playful arrangement of pinwheel and hourglass blocks scattered across a calm cream background, framed by a pretty floral border — a design that feels both spontaneous and beautifully composed. It suits cottage, traditional, and vintage interiors, and the small square format makes it ideal for displaying on an easel, hanging in a hallway, or gifting to a fellow quilter.

This is a pieced pattern suitable for all skill levels, and at 12½" square it’s one of the quickest makes in the LBQ mini range — very achievable in an afternoon or evening. Fat eighths or small scraps in soft florals, tone-on-tones, and a calm neutral background give the most cohesive result. Pattern format: Printed. SKU: LBQ-1542-M.

Why this works well

• Scattered pinwheel design with a relaxed, cottage charm
• Tiny 12½" square format — one of the quickest LBQ makes
• Perfect handmade gift — small, personal, and beautifully finished
• Suits fat eighths and small scraps beautifully
• Floral border adds a polished, finished look with minimal effort

Recommended by The Quilting Owl

Cole is our go-to recommendation when someone wants a quick, beautiful make they can finish in an evening — it’s small enough to be genuinely achievable but pretty enough to frame and keep. Soft florals with a cream or muslin background give the loveliest result. Get in touch if you’d like fabric suggestions.