Quittles Unicorn Magic vs Giving Hands: Which Quilt to Sew
By Sew Kind of Wonderful | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Quittles Unicorn Magic and Giving Hands quilt patterns from Sew Kind of Wonderful. Learn the key differences in size, fabric needs, and symbolism to choose the right project.
Quick answer
Choose Quittles Unicorn Magic for a fun, fast lap-size character quilt perfect for a child or unicorn lover. Choose Giving Hands for a heartfelt, community-themed quilt that uses four hand fabrics and a heart accent.
Size and scope
Both patterns yield a finished quilt around 56–60 inches square, but they differ in fabric requirements and construction focus. Unicorn Magic uses the Quittles system for a quick sew, while Giving Hands requires coordinating multiple hand fabrics for its symbolic design.
Fabric planning
Unicorn Magic calls for a single set of fabrics for the character, plus background and backing, making it a straightforward project. Giving Hands requires 2/3 yard each of four fabrics for the hands, plus a quarter yard for the heart, and a larger background fabric amount. This makes Giving Hands more fabric-intensive and better for stash-busting or intentional color selection.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Design theme: Unicorn Magic features a single magical creature motif; Giving Hands uses four interlocking hands with a heart center for a community symbol.
- Fabric count: Unicorn Magic uses fewer fabrics overall; Giving Hands needs 2/3 yard each of four hand fabrics plus a heart accent, requiring more fabric coordination. Plan your stash or shop for coordinated fabrics ahead of time for Giving Hands.
- Sewing speed: Both use the same easy curved piecing method, but Unicorn Magic's simpler layout may sew up faster for beginners.
Pattern facts
- Quittles - Unicorn Magic: Quittles Unicorn Magic is a 56" x 56" lap-size character quilt that sews up in a couple of days using easy curved piecing with no pinning, no centering, and no snipping. The quick assembly and playful unicorn design make it an ideal weekend project for a child's gift or a fun personal quilt.
Quittles - Unicorn Magic - Giving Hands: Giving Hands is a 60" x 60" quilt pattern symbolizing friendship and community, using the same easy curved sewing technique with no pinning, centering, or snipping. Its larger size and multi-fabric hand design allow for meaningful color choices and make it a thoughtful gift for a group or community event.
Giving Hands
Which pattern fits your project?
Best for
- Quittles Unicorn Magic: sewers who want a quick, whimsical lap quilt for a child or unicorn enthusiast
- Giving Hands: those who want a meaningful, community-themed quilt for a group gift or charity project
Not for
- Unicorn Magic: sewers seeking a larger bed-size quilt or a design with multiple symbolic elements
- Giving Hands: sewers who prefer a simpler, single-focus character quilt with fewer fabric choices
