Michael Miller Fabrics Triple Scoop - Downloadable PDF

Triple Scoop Quilt Pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Michael Miller Fabrics

The Triple Scoop is a 62" x 73" downloadable PDF quilt pattern designed by Natalie Crabtree and published by Michael Miller Fabrics. Rated advanced in difficulty, this cheerful, whimsical quilt is part of the At the Seashore Collection and is available as a free digital download directly from Michael Miller Fabrics. The finished quilt top measures a generous lap-to-throw size, making it a striking statement piece for a bedroom, nursery, or coastal-themed living space.

Design Overview

The Triple Scoop quilt takes its name and playful personality from its visually layered, scooped design aesthetic — evoking the fun and color of a triple-decker ice cream cone. The pattern combines multiple fabric prints and solids to create a bold, graphic composition with strong color contrast and movement. Because this pattern is classified as advanced, quilters should be comfortable with precise piecing, accurate cutting, and managing multiple fabric combinations simultaneously before beginning this project.

Fabrics and Materials Used

The pattern calls for seven distinct fabrics, the majority drawn from the At the Seashore Collection by Michael Miller Fabrics, supplemented by coordinates from the brand's core fabric lines. Each fabric plays a specific role in the overall color story and design structure of the quilt top:

• Fabric A – Fairy Frost (CM376), colorway Icing: A Michael Miller Fabrics signature fabric with a luminous, frost-like texture. You will need 2¾ yards of this fabric, making it one of the primary background or structural fabrics in the quilt.
• Fabric B – At the Seashore (DM8412), colorway Double Border Vanilla Ice Cream: A print from the At the Seashore Collection. Requires 3¾ yards, the largest yardage requirement in the pattern, indicating this fabric anchors much of the quilt's visual layout.
• Fabric C – At the Seashore (DM8413), colorway Strawberry: Another print from the At the Seashore Collection, adding a warm, berry-toned accent. Requires ⅞ yard.
• Fabric D – At the Seashore (DM8414), colorway Bows and Stripes Sailor: A patterned print contributing nautical or decorative stripe detail. Requires 1¼ yards.
• Fabric E – At the Seashore (DM8414), colorway Bows and Stripes Bubblegum: A second colorway of the same print number, offering a softer, pink-toned contrast. Requires ⅜ yard.
• Fabric F – Dumb Dot (CX2490), colorway Coral: From Michael Miller Fabrics' popular Dumb Dot line, a classic polka dot fabric that adds a playful, retro pop of color. Requires ¼ yard.
• Fabric G – Dumb Dot (CX2490), colorway Periwinkle: A second colorway of the Dumb Dot fabric, introducing a cool blue-purple tone to balance the warmer hues. Requires 1 yard.

Additional Supplies and Backing

• Backing fabric: 4 yards are required, providing approximately 3 additional inches on each side of the quilt top for proper basting and quilting allowance.
• Batting: A batting appropriate for the finished quilt size (approximately 62" x 73") will be needed. The pattern references batting as an additional supply.

Quilting Techniques and Skills Required

As an advanced-level quilting pattern, Triple Scoop demands a high degree of technical skill and attention to detail. Quilters working through this pattern should be proficient in the following techniques:

• Precise rotary cutting: Managing seven different fabrics with varying yardage requirements means careful, accurate cutting is essential to avoid waste and ensure pieces align correctly during assembly.
• Complex piecing: