Attic Windows Quilt Pattern: Fabric Guide and Size Options
By Sew Kind of Wonderful | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: Buying Guides
Get the fabric needs and size options for the Attic Windows Quilt Pattern by Sew Kind of Wonderful. Learn how to choose fabrics and plan your quilt size with confidence.
Quick answer
The Attic Windows Quilt Pattern (Paper) uses an easy curved piecing technique to recreate stained glass window blocks. Your fabric needs depend on the quilt size you choose, and the paper pattern makes cutting and sewing straightforward.
Fabric selection for stained glass effect
The Attic Windows design is inspired by stained glass windows seen across Europe. To capture that look, choose fabrics with varied textures and colors—think jewel tones, batiks, or hand-dyes. The easy curved piecing technique means you can mix prints and solids without worrying about perfect centering or pinning.
Understanding the paper pattern
This is a paper pattern, not a kit or pre-cut set. You'll need to purchase your own fabrics based on the size you want to make. The pattern includes instructions for multiple sizes, so you can plan yardage accordingly. No special ruler is required, but the Wonder Curve Ruler can simplify curved cutting if you already own one.
Decision rules for fabric and size
- Choose your quilt size first: Decide whether you want a throw, twin, queen, or king. The pattern provides fabric requirements for each size. Your size choice determines total yardage and how many blocks you need to sew.
- Select fabrics with contrast and texture: For the best stained glass effect, pick fabrics that have visible variation in color and texture. The curved seams will show off the contrast, so avoid low-volume or monotone bundles unless you want a subtle look.
- Plan for background and window fabrics: You'll need a background fabric (often dark or neutral) and several 'glass' fabrics for the window panes. The pattern lists yardage for both. Buy a little extra of your background fabric to allow for cutting mistakes or layout adjustments.
Product facts
- Attic Windows Quilt Pattern (Paper): The Attic Windows quilt design was inspired by stained glass windows seen during teaching travels across Europe in 2023. It uses an easy curved piecing technique—no pinning, no centering, no snipping. This means you can achieve a complex stained glass look with simple, forgiving sewing steps, making it accessible for confident beginners and experienced quilters alike.
Attic Windows Quilt Pattern (Paper)
Who should buy this pattern?
Best for
- Quilters who want a stained glass look without complex paper piecing or appliqué
- Sewists who enjoy curved piecing with a no-pin, no-snip technique
- Anyone wanting a pattern that works for multiple quilt sizes from throw to king
Not ideal for
- Quilters who prefer pre-cut kits with fabric included
- Sewists who dislike curved piecing or want only straight-seam patterns
- Beginners who haven't yet learned basic curved piecing techniques
