Michael Miller Fabrics Atelier Cocopatch Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Michael Miller Fabrics Atelier Cocopatch Quilt – Free Downloadable PDF Pattern by Marinda Stewart

About This Quilt Pattern

The Atelier Cocopatch Quilt is a 52" x 52" finished quilt designed by Marinda Stewart and made available as a free downloadable PDF through Michael Miller Fabrics. Rated as a Confident Beginner project, this square quilt is an ideal stepping stone for quilters who have mastered the basics and are ready to work with a curated, multi-fabric palette. The finished dimensions make it a versatile piece, perfectly suited as a lap quilt, a decorative throw, or a generous baby blanket.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single patchwork quilt measuring 52 inches wide by 52 inches tall. The design draws on the Atelier Cocopatch aesthetic, which emphasizes a rich, nature-inspired color story brought to life through thoughtfully arranged fabric blocks. The pattern is structured to allow quilters to showcase multiple coordinating prints from the Michael Miller Fabrics collection in a cohesive, visually balanced layout.

Fabrics and Materials Used

The pattern is built around a carefully selected grouping of Michael Miller Fabrics prints and solids, each contributing to the quilt's earthy, botanical color palette. The specific fabrics called for include:

• DC8314-Teal – Ruby Throated print, one fat quarter (Fabric A)
• DC8315-Blueberry – Wood Fern print, one half yard (Fabric B) – noted with a larger yardage requirement than the other prints
• DC8315-Redwood – Wood Fern print in Redwood colorway, one fat quarter (Fabric C)
• DC8317-Indigo – Last Hazelnut print, one fat quarter (Fabric D)
• DC8318-Maple – Berries and Foliage print, one fat quarter
• DC8319-Teal – Champignons print, one fat quarter
• DC8320-Indigo – Wild Mushrooms print, one fat quarter
• SC5333-Bright White – Cotton Couture solid by Michael Miller Fabrics, used for backing, requiring 2 yards

The backing fabric is Cotton Couture in Bright White (SC5333), a premium quilting solid known for its smooth, tight weave and consistent quality. An additional 2 yards of a fabric of your choice is also referenced in the materials list, offering some flexibility in the construction or finishing process.

Fat quarters measure approximately 18" x 21" and are a common unit of quilting fabric, making them easy to source individually or as part of a coordinated bundle. The mix of fat quarters and half-yard cuts in this pattern reflects a design that uses some fabrics more prominently than others, giving the finished quilt visual hierarchy and depth.

Quilting Techniques Used

As a patchwork quilt at the Confident Beginner level, the Atelier Cocopatch Quilt relies on foundational quilting techniques that are accessible yet rewarding. Quilters working through this pattern will practice and apply the following core skills:

• Fabric cutting – Accurately cutting fat quarters and yardage into precise shapes is essential to achieving clean, consistent blocks throughout the quilt top.
• Patchwork piecing – Individual fabric pieces are sewn together to form the quilt top, a technique that requires careful alignment and consistent seam allowances.
• Seam pressing – Proper pressing of seams, either open or to one side, ensures flat, professional-looking blocks and reduces bulk at intersections.
• Quilt sandwich assembly – Layering the quilt top, batting, and backing fabric together is a standard step in all quilting projects, preparing the piece for quilting and finishing.
• Binding