Sew a Fairytale This December with the Thimbelina Quilt -

Hello friends! This is Jennifer Long from Sew A Story. As the holidays approach and the days grow shorter, I find myself reaching for projects that feel joyful, colorful, and full of heart. The Thimbelina Quilt is one of those projects.

Inspired by the kindness and creativity of the sewing fairies in the Thimbelina collection for Riley Blake Designs, this quilt invites you into a whimsical world filled with handmade magic. Whether you are sewing it for someone special or stitching it to slow down during a busy season, this quilt is a gift to make and to share.

A Storybook Quilt to Spark the Imagination

The Thimbelina Quilt is traditionally pieced and finishes at a generous 61 ½” x 89″. It features a fairy character at the center, complete with stitched wings, a patchwork skirt, and tiny appliqué sewing notions surrounding her.

Every block comes together with thoughtful techniques like stitch and flip piecing and fusible appliqué. There is space to add hand embroidery details like thread lines or needlework, making this quilt an ideal opportunity to personalize and play.

And here is something festive to inspire your creativity. I also mocked up the Thimbelina Quilt using holiday fabrics to show how easily it can shift into a seasonal piece. With reds, greens, golds, or wintery prints, Thimbelina becomes a joyful holiday character ready to celebrate the season.

Designed with the Thimbelina Collection

The quilt is made with fabrics from the Thimbelina and Sewing Fairies collections for Riley Blake Designs. These prints bring fairies, flowers, buttons, and gentle stitching motifs to life in soft, storybook colors.

You will find beautiful prints like:

C16866-MULTI Handsewn Patchwork
CD16860-CLOUD Main
C16865-HONEY Fairy Stitching Dust
Along with plenty of Confetti Cotton coordinates in warm and playful tones

The pattern includes clear diagrams, cutting instructions, appliqué templates, and a full assembly guide to help you bring your version of Thimbelina to life.

A Project That Brings Joy to the Maker

Whether you are quilting for a child, gifting to a creative friend, or simply making for the joy of it, the Thimbelina Quilt is a celebration of creativity, connection, and handmade beauty.