11 Wheelchair Quilt Patterns
Get your sizes just right with these handy wheelchair quilt patterns!
Sometimes the folks who need quilts the most are those in need. Whether you're quilting for a charity or for a special someone, there's a good chance that you'll have to make a wheelchair compatible quilt at some point.
While there is no standard size for wheelchair quilts, there are some things you should consider when choosing a pattern or designing your own. You could probably choose a smaller lap quilt to get the job done, but that doesn't necessarily guarantee that your quilt is wheelchair-friendly. We've selected our favorite quilts that meet the standards of wheelchair compatibility, so your next quilt for someone in need is both useful and meaningful!
Wheelchair Quilt Pattern Sizes
Wheelchair quilt should, ideally, be smaller than a throw, but there's really no one standard size. The perfect size is one that's substantial enough to be warm and give decent covering for whoever's using it but small enough that it's easy to manage and not cumbersome. Keep in mind the placement of the wheels as well. A quilt caught in wheelchair wheels is a recipe for disaster. The same goes for lap quilt patterns.
Here are FaveQuilts' recommended sizes for wheelchair quilts:
| Wheel Chair Quilt Size |
Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 33 inches | 40 inches |
| Small Square | 36 inches | 36 inches |
| Medium | 36 inches | 40 inches |
| Large | 40 inches | 40 inches |
Dapper Throw Quilt Pattern
The Dapper Throw Quilt Pattern is inspired by bow ties and hair bows, and uses charm packs in sweet pastel prints and colors to create its unique design.
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Crossroads Quilt
This lap quilt is easy to quilt, and it features strip piecing and chain stitching, which makes it quilt up in no time.
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Chippewa Scrap Quilt Pattern
The Chippewa Scrap Quilt Pattern would make a stunning throw quilt and has a pretty enough design to be its very own wall-hanging.
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American Notebook Scrapbuster Strip Quilt
The American Notebook Scrapbuster Strip Quilt is a great combination of a scrap quilt pattern, a rainbow quilt pattern, a strip quilt pattern, and of course a charm pack quilt pattern!
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Finger Lakes Quilt
This easy quilting tutorial is a wonderful charm packs project and is a fantastic way to mix colors and prints.
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Seashore Rails Strip Quilt
Take a trip to the seaside without leaving the comfort of your quilt studio with this beginner-friendly strip quilt. This Seashore Rails Strip Quilt is a simple strip quilt that uses a traditional rail fence design and can be made in an afternoon.
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Classic Kennedy Baby Quilt Pattern
A clean cut and streamlined design, this pattern is inspired by the classic chevron shape and is a great project for using up any fat quarters you have around your quilt studio.
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The When You Wish Quilt
This simple wheelchair quilt pattern can be stitched up in a weekend! With just a few squares and some half square triangles, you'll have a beautiful wheelchair quilt pattern with minimal effort.
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Stacked Bricks Disappearing Nine Patch
Who says a quilt block has to be square? This Stacked Bricks Disappearing Nine Patch quilt will show you another possibility. By adding a square piece of fabric to the traditional pattern, you can create interesting brick-shaped blocks.
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Country Cabin Lap Quilt
The piecing is done in the tradition of log cabin quilt designs. With overlapping rectangles spiraling out from the center, this gorgeous log cabin quilting pattern can easily add some old school flair to any of your spaces.
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Charm Pack Weekend Windmills
The Charm Pack Weekend Windmills quilt is an amazing charm quilt pattern for two reasons. First, it's adorable, perfect for a living room throw blanket or a nice picnic. And secondly, you can make it in a weekend!
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