How to Make a Magic Carpet Quilt - Free Project Tutorial

Quilters find inspiration everywhere they look: mosaic tiles, stained glass windows, vintage wallpaper, and...rug catalogs. Yes, it's true: Jenny spotted this pattern while shopping for a new carpet!

Imagination ignited, Jenny pieced half-square triangles with layer cake squares from Flower Box by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabric. And she named her new quilt Magic Carpet, in honor of that rug. (Which, no, she did not buy.)

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[nruegner]

Well shoot Jenny. I have 3 other quilts in line but now I need to stop and make this. Looks so fast and easy. I love it.

[Streeth]

Ooooh, I think doing then gradient would be soooo cool. Of course I’d need to use my scrap bag stash….SO EVEN BETTER! Getting out the grid paper to see how many of each color I’m gonna need. Thank you so much for being so giving of your time or talents!

[debbiebrugman]

What a great pattern. Thanks Jenny.
I think I’ll make two quilts instead of one giant one. I also think this would look really great without a border, a bit more modern. I can’t wait to make them.

[TarahMatson-zzhj]

This is such a great pattern. I think it would look good in just about any fabric collection. It would make a great manly quilt with the right fabric. Thank you Jenny! ❤️

[janicebadeau]

You are hilarious Jenny with the tool box hahahaha -- it is FABULOUS!!!

[creationsbycjdesigns]

I kept waiting for the what if layouts or extra project. 😄

[Wanda]

Thank you Jenny. I am not sure if you read the comments or not, but I wanted to wish you and your family a very Blessed Mother's Day

[Kdcaswell]

Enough left over for a table runner. Beautiful

[melindafisher]

Not that I have EVER accomplished this, but I can see this quilt top being done in a weekend! Thx for this tutorial.

[joane]

Thank you, Jenny, for yet another beautiful, easy quilt. I, too, noticed a beautiful quilt pattern in a rug on the floor when I went to get my car serviced, took a picture of it and made a new design for my curtains, what fun. Our visual gifts can be so exciting. Have a safe travel trip and stay safe, may you and your husband find more people to teach and love.

[ravenoverton]

We will miss you when you leave for your mission. But I love Natalie's patterns so much that am looking forward to more of her!

[machines]

I would love this in the new Jelly & Jam!

[jpthompson]

I love this one so much! Now, I want to see the rug that was the inspiration!

[candacecarroll]

Love this! I can’t wait to see what else I can come up with using “what if”! Tool box is cool!

[karentzn]

What an excellent idea. Love it coming from a carpet and using 1 layer cake for 2 blocks. Thank you Jenny and team

[sherenelochner]

Quick and easy and beautiful! I love layer cake patterns!

[Bkrsdtr]

This is my favorite place to spend a few minutes!

[christieschepers]

This is fantastic! Thanks for having such a vision from a rug!!!

[shanegeis]

I love this ! Can’t wait to try it for myself! And I love the new toolbox!

[marilynketcham]

Love this. It would be a good scrap project