Wild Goose Chase Quilt Pattern – Laundry Basket Quilts (66" × 75½")

A classic Wild Goose Chase design from Edyta Sitar’s Laundry Basket Quilts, this pattern creates a traditional, scrappy-looking quilt with dynamic movement. Finished size 66" × 75½", it’s fat‑eighth friendly and suitable for all skill levels.

Embrace a timeless patchwork favourite with this Wild Goose Chase quilt pattern by Laundry Basket Quilts. The design uses repeated flying‑geese units to create a sense of motion across the quilt top, perfect for showcasing a mix of prints in a coordinated or scrappy scheme.

Finished size & skill level

• Finished quilt: 66" × 75½" (ideal for a generous lap quilt, twin bed or throw)

• Skill level: suitable for all levels – confident beginners can tackle this with a little patience, and it’s a great “go‑to” pattern for experienced quilters wanting a quick, impactful project.

Fabric requirements & cutting

• Uses 30 fat eighths (approx. 9" × 22" each) for a richly varied, scrappy look.

• You can substitute with your own mix of medium‑scale prints, tonal solids or theme fabrics.

• Fat eighths make this pattern very bundle‑friendly: choose a curated fat eighth bundle for instant coordination, or build your own selection from our floral, stripe and tonal ranges.

Why this pattern works so well

• The repeated geese blocks create movement without complex piecing, making it a great choice for:

  • Showcasing a large fabric collection or “scrap bag” prints

  • Using a pre‑selected bundle where you want variety without chaos

  • Traditional quilts with a modern, dynamic feel

  The medium finished size is manageable for first‑time quilt makers, yet large enough to make a statement on a bed or sofa.

Tips for choosing fabrics

• For a classic look, pick a light background fabric and a mix of medium/dark prints for the geese.

• For a more contemporary quilt, try low‑volume backgrounds with bold, graphic prints in the geese.

What’s included

• Full step‑by‑step instructions for cutting and piecing the Wild Goose Chase blocks.

• Clear diagrams and layout guidance to help you arrange your 30 fat eighths for balanced colour and value.

Recommended by The Quilting Owl
We often suggest this pattern to customers who:

• Want a traditional design that doesn’t feel old‑fashioned

• Have a growing fabric stash and want to use a wide variety of prints

• Are looking for a satisfying weekend project or a first “big” quilt.