Today I have a different child with a different request. When Abbey saw Jude’s Darth Vader Quilt She asked if she could have a quilt. I said sure what would you like? Then in the sweetest meek little voice she said “Can you make a frozen quilt? I love Olaf” Well I have never been one to turn down a request from my children. So I said “of course” and I began plotting the design.
I am glad Olaf is her favorite since I can’t imagine trying to make Elsa or Anna. Abbey and I looked through some Olaf pictures to get some inspiration and She was obsessed with a picture of Olaf and the first spring flower. So that’s what we did, Oalf and the flower.
And for the backing we used the Frozen fabric that has all the characters so she still has Elsa and Anna on her quilt.
The quilt is once again a “mini quilt” or the perfect lap size quilt for kids. I am sharing the pattern for this quilt, only I didn’t follow it “exact”
***Update After several requests I have made a downloadable PDF Pattern for the quilt, along with pattern piece for the squares to make cutting a breeze. Get the pattern below.
I used the grid to design the quilt only the background is not squares I did strips, and I didn’t follow that exact background design, more on that in a min. As for Olaf, his body is squares sewn together, and then more or less appliquéd on to the quilt base, along with all the other details.
For the Olaf quilt pattern you will need:
1 1/4 yard backing fabric
1 yard each of two fabrics for background (I used two different blues)
1/2 yard each of two white/silvery colors for the snowman (or 3/4 yard of just white)
1/8 yard of black felt for snowman details (arms, eyes, hair, eyebrows, and buttons)
scraps of white felt for snowman details (eyes and tooth)
Scraps of orange fabric for nose
Scraps of green and pink fabric for flower
Scraps of grey fabric for mouth.
Crib size fusible batting
1/2 yard or fabric for binding (or 4″ strips cut on the bias about 5 yards total)
Now for the base of the quilt… I cut my fabric into strips that were 2.75″ (that way with the 3/8″ seam allowance the finished width would be 2″) Then I sewed one of each color together which resulted in a very long strip. I cut it down to 40″ placing the seam somewhere in the middle. I continued making strips and and cutting them to 40″ I just made sure the seam was always moving.
That way as the strips were sewn together to make the quilt the seam was always moving, and the result is a scattered background. If you are more of an “exact pattern” person, you can follow the pattern above (every square is 2″) I liked the free style and sewing the whole background took about 2 hours from cut to done. The rest is where it gets a little more complicated…
I decided to build a snowman, well the way you would build a snowman. In three separate pieces. I sewed together all the squares, which follows the pattern. (you will note the center piece of the snowman is a little wider than the “original pattern” I thought it looked more balanced but didn’t change it on the pattern, just on this.
So I cut my squares. I used a gray and white since my sketch had grey and white and to be honest now that it’s all done I wish I would have only done white, maybe two different prints but all white. It’s not horrible but I felt like it was just a little too busy with the two colors.
Once the squares are sewn together you will fold the triangle edges under and then fold any remaining raw edge under.
Then place the snowman pieces on the quilt. I start with the bottom and stack them all slightly on top of the other. Also place the back arm pice behind the middle body. For the arm piece and all details I just cut them free hand. He is a cartoon character so it doesn’t have to be perfect. Then sew around each body place sewing right on the edge to secure it in place.
Then for the fun part, you get to sew on all the details… I didn’t make pattern pieces for them since I didn’t use any I just cut them out free hand, and they are easy so don’t be worried. I just looked at the pattern as I was cutting and mimicked the shapes until I liked what I saw. Then I folded the edge of the fabric details under so the raw edges were all folded under, and then stitched them all in place by sewing around the edge. For some of the details I used felt so I didn’t have to worry about raw edges. Then to quilt the background I simply sewed along all the seams, and I love the way it turned out.
Now let’s talk binding… I bound this quilt and the Darth Vader quilt with 4″ wide bias cut binding. To do this I cut strips on the bias that were 4″ thick and then I sewed some together until it was long enough to go around my quilt edge. Then with the right side to the back of the quilt I pinned it around the edge. When I got to the corner I simply pivoted so the trim stayed with the edge.
Then sew all along the edge.
Then turn the binding up toward the front. You will see that the it creates a box like shape on the front.
Then fold the binding in toward the seam.
Then fold the binding down when you get to the corner just press it out flat.
Then fold the edge back up and you will see it makes I nice little corner. Sew along the fold all along the edge to secure the binding in place and you are done.
Once finished I had one cute quilt and one VERY happy little girl. Who ran to get her Olaf doll so she could show him the quilt. Yes the girl is a fan.
I really love the kid’s quilts but after the two I think I am glad Penny can’t talk quite yet, so I won’t be filling any more requests for a least a little while.
That is really neat. Um, did you make that in one day??
Awesome…and thanks for sharing!
No, It was 3 days 🙂 about 8 hours total.
love this I am going to try it for my granddaughter thank you for posting x
Is there any way to get some 1 to e-mail me this pattern so I can print it off, as I keep loosing it on my FB page, Please & Thank you
I need the pattern as well unable to download
You’re awesome. That quilt is just too cute. And you made it look SO easy too. Thank you.
Love this quilt. It looks like you made it easy enough for me to make on a weekend! That’s going to be my next challenge. I really would love to make this quilt for my little Olaf loving granddaughter. It will be so much fun to see her eyes when she realizes it is for her!
Thank you for the tutorial you are great at writing instructions.
omg it’s so cute I just love it thanks for sharing
I love this! I hopefully will do one for my 7 you for Christmas. I’m thinking white minky (is that what it’s called) for the body of Olaf?
If it’s for the car, I’d use flannel or Minky for the backing. Nice and warm!
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Yes, it I called Minky. I think that is a brand name. And, yes, that would be nice for Olaf! He would look like fresh snow just fell on him.
CLEVER GIRL – EVEN GRANDSONS LOVE ‘FROZEN’ LOOKS LIKE IT’S GOING TO BE MADE FOR THE CAR AS I’VE JUST FINISHED A CONSTRUCTION ONE FOR THE BED. CONGRATULATIONS!
Ok, now my daughter will love me too, if I just have enough time to make both Darth and Olaf. Thank you for this pattern too!
thank you for sharing – my boys will love them (so, yes, I´ll have to make two) for christmas.
hi this is such a cute quilt. I’m just double checking on the size of the squares for Olof are they 2″ squares? Thanks
Yes I made everything with 2″ (finished) squares, so I added seam allowances all around the edge of 3/8″ and that’s why the cut measurement is 2.75″ squares.
hi this is a cute quilt. I’m just checking is the square size for Olof 2″ ? Thanks
Yes I made everything with 2″ (finished) squares, so I added seam allowances all around the edge of 3/8″ and that’s why the cut measurement is 2.75″ squares.
This is such an awesome and cute qult. I think my niece in Ukraine is going to love it. May be it’s going to be her Christmas gift. She will stay warm wrapped up in cuteness.
Where do you get the cute quilt block print that you use as your FB identity?
This is adorable. I am unable to print the patter and would love to make this for my granddaughter. Is it possible to email the pattern?
There isn’t a pattern to email, what you see here is all there is. You can right click on the photo to save the image and print that out if you would like a print out.
This is a wonderful quilt, and sew is the Darth Vader! thanks for sharing your great designs.
Thank you “sew” much for creating, and sharing this adorable quilt.
Your tutorial is so well written and easy to follow. I can’t wait to get started.
Sonja
Yes i would a olaf pattern please thank u sew much
This is great! Thank you or posting!
Is it possible to email the pattern?
Deborah Krenek
There isn’t a pattern to email, what you see here is all there is. You can right click on the photo to save the image and print that out if you would like a print out.
This is amazing! Well done!
I too was unable to print pattern. Any chance you can e-mail this Olaf blanket pattern to this address. Thanks in advance.
There isn’t a pattern to email, what you see here is all there is. You can right click on the photo to save the image and print that out if you would like a print out.
Could I get a copy of the pattern emailed to me. Love the quilt
There isn’t a pattern to email, what you see here is all there is. You can right click on the photo to save the image and print that out if you would like a print out.
Can this be emailed, I couldn’t print it out?
There isn’t a pattern to email, what you see here is all there is. You can right click on the photo to save the image and print that out if you would like a print out.
I love your Olaf quilt, and especially appreciate your desire to sew what pleases your kids. I featured your post on Craft Gossip here,
http://quilting.craftgossip.com/project-olaf-quilt/2014/12/11/.
Warm regards,
Scarlett Burroughs
Quilting Editor, Craft Gossip
I have tried the Olaf download several times again this AM. My computer does not get to the pattern download. Would you please send by e-mail. [email protected] I also have a fax if that is easier. 701-784-5552. I would really appreciate this and the apple pattern that was shown a month or so ago. I am not positive the Apple potholder was from this company. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas..
There is no pattern to download, simply the graphic that is shared in this post with the instructions on the size for the squares. Simply count the squares and follow the instructions to create the snow man body and the instructions for assembling the background. (which is strips not squares)
Thankyou for sharing your pattern with us. I would love to make it for my 2 girls but Im disable. broke both hands when i fell can do much anymore . Please let me know if you make more and can sell them. You are so talented. Thankyou again.
I made the Olaf quilt for my granddaughter and she was thrilled with it…she sleeps with it every night. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.
Did you make a pattern for yourself then. I would love a pattern but have been unable to download or print the one she had made. Would so appreciate a pattern. Thanks in advance.
This is adorable!!!!! Thank you so much for the pattern!
My young sewing student made the Olaf quilt (thank you so much for the pattern) and then she made a pink bunny quilt for her 3 year old sister using the same techniques. It is so cute and she is very proud.
What is the finished size of this quilt? I would like to make in twin size for my 2 year old granddaughter. She is in love with Frozen? Pattern doesn’t seem too difficult to make. Thank you for sharing.
I need and would like to know how to make one using Olaf with the blue background that is pictured on your website search instead of the one on your webpage. Thanks so very much!
I wanted and would like the one from the 2014 one please and thanks so very much!
Hi, sorry I am not sure what you mean. There has always only been one pattern and the post describes exactly how to make the quilt shown.
Hey! This is the cutest! I am trying to make my niece a similar quilt, and I am using darker colors for the background. Would you suggest using any type of backing to the white fabric that Olaf is made from? Thanks, Cheyenne