Michael Miller Fabrics Travel Daze Quilt - Downloadable PDF

Travel Daze Quilt by Wendy Sheppard for Michael Miller Fabrics – Free Downloadable PDF Pattern Summary

About This Quilt Pattern

The Travel Daze Quilt is a free downloadable PDF pattern designed by Wendy Sheppard and made available through Michael Miller Fabrics. The finished quilt measures a generous 78 inches wide by 88 inches tall, making it a full-sized bed throw or blanket ideal for everyday use or gifting. The pattern is rated Confident Beginner, meaning it is accessible to quilters who have completed a project or two and are comfortable with basic cutting and piecing, but it does not require advanced techniques or complex construction methods.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a single patchwork quilt in the blankets and throws category. At 78" x 88", it is sized to generously cover a bed or serve as a large lap quilt or throw. The design is part of Michael Miller Fabrics' curated collection of free patterns, intended to showcase their signature cotton fabrics in a finished, functional project. The pattern is also structured with yardage charts scaled for 12-kit and 24-kit quantities, suggesting it is well-suited for quilt shop sample-making, group quilting classes, or coordinated kit production.

Techniques Used

• Patchwork piecing – the foundational quilting technique of sewing cut fabric pieces together to form a larger, cohesive quilt top
• Rotary cutting – precise cutting of fabric using a rotary cutter, mat, and ruler to achieve accurate patch sizes
• Block construction – assembling individual quilt blocks before joining them into the full quilt top
• Quilt sandwich assembly – layering the quilt top, batting, and backing in preparation for quilting
• Binding – finishing the raw edges of the quilt with a fabric binding for a clean, durable border

As a Confident Beginner project, the Travel Daze Quilt focuses on straightforward piecing rather than intricate appliqué or advanced paper piecing, making it a great next step for quilters building their skills after completing their very first project.

Materials – Fabric Requirements

This pattern is designed specifically to be made with Michael Miller Fabrics cotton solids and prints. The multi-fabric palette uses a carefully balanced mix of colors across several fabric SKUs. The following fabrics are called for in the pattern:

• SC5333 Bright White – 5/8 yard per quilt (Fabric A)
• SC5333 Canary – one fat quarter per quilt (Fabric B)
• SC5333 Coin – one fat quarter per quilt (Fabric C)
• SC5333 Moon – 2-5/8 yards per quilt, the largest single yardage requirement (Fabric D)
• CX1065 Lipstick – one fat quarter per quilt (Fabric E)
• CX7161 Gray – 1 yard per quilt (Fabric F)
• CX8434 Seafoam – one fat quarter per quilt (Fabric G)
• CX8434 Sky – one fat quarter per quilt (Fabric H)
• CX8436 Brite – additional fabric details as listed in the full pattern (Fabric I)

The color palette combines neutrals such as Bright White, Moon, and Gray with accent colors including Canary, Coin, Lipstick, Seafoam, and Sky, creating a vibrant yet balanced quilt top. The dominant fabric by yardage is SC5333 Moon at 2-5/8 yards, likely used for background, sashing, or borders throughout the design.

Tools and Notions

As with all quilting projects, the Travel Daze Quilt