13 Brilliantly Beginner-Friendly Book Nerd Quilt Pattern Ideas
I don’t know, but I love to read. Books are the perfect way to escape and explore new worlds. Shockingly, quilting is the same! Quilting allows you to explore your creative side and try new quilting techniques and methods.
With that in mind, I would LOVE to show you a bunch of book nerd quilt pattern options I found! These quilt patterns are sure to inspire you and make you want to grab a good book and a fabric bundle and go exploring!
FAQs About Book Nerd Quilt Patterns
Before we check out the book nerd quilt patterns, let’s go over a couple of commonly asked questions about them.
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What Is a Book Nerd Quilt?
A book nerd quilt can be identified as a quilt that features book quilt blocks in the design. You could also use the term “book nerd quilt” to refer to a quilt created using book-themed fabric.
A popular design for these quilts is a book shelf quilt pattern. A bookshelf is the perfect pairing for a 2D quilt block since the books and shelves can be made using strips of fabric.
When making custom quilts, I made a bookshelf quilt using clothing my client sent to me. I wish I had taken more pictures! It was so much fun to design and create it. Below is a picture of the finished quilt.
How To Make a Book Nerd Quilt
I don’t have a full tutorial for you on how to make a bookshelf quilt, but I will break down the steps you will take to create one. You will follow these steps for any book block quilt pattern options I show you later in this post.
- Choose your quilt pattern.
- Choose your fabric.
- Cut the fabric for the quilt top.
- Piece the quilt blocks.
- Sew the quilt blocks into rows.
- Sew the rows together to make the quilt top.
- Create your quilt sandwich (quilt top, batting, and backing.)
- Quilt your quilt as desired.
- Trim excess batting and backing from the quilt and square it up.
- Sew the binding to the quilt’s edge. Enjoy!
13 Book Nerd Quilt Pattern Ideas to Inspire Your Inner Bibliophile
Now that you know the ten basic steps you will take to create a book-themed quilt, let’s check out some gorgeous book nerd quilt patterns. I will tell you each quilt pattern’s skill level and size options.
1. Tall Tales Quilt Block
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Isn’t this a fun quilt block? This book block quilt pattern uses foundation paper piecing (FPP) to create this lovely 3D book block.
You should know how to do the FPP method before attempting this pattern, but the designer does include some sewing tips in her instructions.
The designer also created an acrylic template you can purchase separately, making piecing the quilt blocks a breeze.
You can make a 4” x 6 ½” quilt block using this quilt block pattern.
2. Taller Tales
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
This pattern is from the same designer as “Tall Tales” from #1. You will receive three FPP patterns in this bundle, and you should know the basics of FPP before attempting any of these blocks.
Each block measures 6 ½” high, so you can easily sew them together to create rows. Yay!
3. Book Nerd Quilt Pattern
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
This beautiful open-book quilt pattern features a simple FPP quilt block that requires four fabrics (three for the book and one for the background) per block.
The pattern gives layout instructions for a throw-size quilt and is fat quarter friendly!
Grab a fat quarter bundle with at least 20 fat quarters and 2 ¾ yards for the background, and you can make this quilt top.
4. Little Library
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
This pattern from Kitsch Empire Patterns includes six book block patterns to choose from!
All of these blocks are pieced together using FPP, and you definitely should know how to do this method before jumping into a project using these quilt blocks.
Each block measures 9” x 12”, so you can easily mix and match them to create a one-of-a-kind quilt.
5. The Selvage Bookshelf
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Wow! How gorgeous is this book shelf quilt pattern?! This is a bestseller quilt pattern from Jessica Quilter. She includes traditional piecing instructions as well as FPP templates in this pattern. Cool, right?
You can use this extremely detailed quilt pattern to make any size quilt you would like, from a small wall hanging all the way up to a king-size quilt.
6. Bibliocat
Skill Level: Beginner
Here is a fantastic mini quilt with book quilt blocks, a cute lamp, and an adorable, playful kitten.
The pattern includes instructions on how to piece this quilt together, so it is a great beginner quilt project.
You will use a raw edge applique technique (super fun and easy) to make the kitten, and the instructions encourage you to use fabric selvage for the book bindings.
The finished quilt measures 27” x 30”; the perfect size for a wall hanging or table centerpiece.
7. Book Nook Quilt Pattern
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
This modern quilt pattern features two traditionally pieced quilt blocks in a fun checkerboard layout.
It is fat quarter friendly and looks incredible using solid colors or patterned fabrics.
The pattern includes a coloring page so you can try different color combinations, which is helpful when selecting your fabrics. The finished quilt measures 64 ½” x 70 ½”.
8. Novelty Bookcase Quilt Pattern
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
This adorable bookcase quilt pattern will show you how to piece together these traditional quilt blocks.
You will also be taught how to add the cute applique embellishments that you see in the example quilt above.
The pattern includes 13 applique templates you can mix and match for your quilt design. The finished quilt will measure 48” x 60”.
9. Lovely Bookcase Quilt Pattern
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Oh my goodness, this quilt pattern is SO cute! I love the cats and the vine details.
This pattern mixes traditional block piecing and applique to design a unique bookshelf quilt.
The finished quilt will measure 43” x 56”, ideal for a small throw quilt or a wall hanging.
10. My Library Quilt
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Here is a BOLD modern quilt pattern that features the phrase “The Love of Books” along with simple book quilt blocks. The words are made using applique, and the books are traditionally pieced.
This would make an excellent gift for anyone who loves books! The finished quilt measures 65 ½” x 76”.
11. Spooky Shelfie
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
This perfectly spooky quilt pattern is perfect for fall! It includes books, pumpkins, pictures, a cauldron, bubbles, jars, spiders, a witch’s broom, and a witch’s hat block to create a super fun Halloween-inspired design.
The entire quilt is traditionally pieced except for the broom’s bottom, which uses FPP for those sharp points.
This fat quarter friendly quilt pattern will help you make a 48” x 68” quilt.
12. Bookshelf Library with Picture Frame Blocks
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Here is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to include pictures on their quilt top.
Did you know you can add photos to fabric and use them in quilt blocks? This pattern will show you how!
This would make a wonderful memory quilt, don’t you think? The finished quilt measures 53” x 75”.
13. Sweet Library Quilt Pattern
Skill Level: Confident Beginner
Here is a fun mini quilt pattern that features books, an apple, a flower, a teapot, and a kitty cat quilt block. All of the blocks are pieced using FPP, so you should know the basics of FPP before making this quilt project.
The finished quilt measures 18” x 20” and would make a lovely wall hanging. Since this is such a small quilt, it is perfect for using fabric scraps from other quilts.
Final Thoughts
As far as I’m concerned, quilts and books go together like peanut butter and jelly! I hope you enjoyed these book nerd quilt pattern ideas and were inspired to create one soon!
Which one was your favorite? Let me know in the comments below! Thanks for stopping by!
Happy Stitches!
