All Creatures Great & Small: A Quilt That Invites Wonder & Storytelling
Some quilts are made for warmth. Others are made to tell a story. The All Creatures Great & Small quilt is both—a piece of handmade love that invites exploration, connection, and creativity.
Inspired by the beauty of nature, the creatures we share our world with, and the joy of discovery, this quilt is a reminder to pause and notice the small things—a bird in the sky, a rabbit in the grass, the simple magic of the world around us.
Whether you’re making it for a child, a nursery, or as a meaningful gift, this quilt is designed to be playful, educational, and filled with opportunities for storytelling.
What You’ll Learn While Making This Quilt
This quilt is an approachable project that helps you build essential quilting techniques while enjoying the creative process.
Half-Square Triangles & Stitch-and-Flip Piecing – Perfect for practicing accuracy while creating playful animal blocks.
Large-Scale Blocks – Featuring birds, bunny ears, and rabbits, each block comes together quickly.
Blending Fabric Prints – Use soft nature-inspired fabrics or fussy-cut storytelling fabrics like the Created with Love to add extra meaning to your quilt.
💡 Even if you’re a beginner, this quilt is broken down into simple, enjoyable steps!
A Fabric Collection That Brings the Quilt to Life
This quilt is even more special when paired with the Created with Love fabric collection, featuring soft textures, nature-inspired prints, and a wide-back fabric that turns the quilt into a seek-and-find adventure.
The Created with Love Wide Back print is a full repeat of the Earth, filled with animals from across the land, sea, and sky. It’s designed to spark curiosity—whether through storytelling, pointing out different creatures, or letting a child explore the design.
🌿 Look & Find Game – Have your child search for birds, fish, and animals hidden in the fabric.
📍 Learn Geography Through Fabric – Talk about where different animals live as you quilt together.
🧵 Fussy Cut for Extra Detail – Feature a specific animal inside a block for a special touch.
Shop the Created with Love Wide Back fabric HERE
Storytelling Meets Quilting
The All Creatures Great & Small quilt isn’t just a pattern—it’s part of a larger storytelling experience.
Inside Pattern Club, members receive a printable storybook inspired by this quilt, along with a Parenting & Play Guide that shares ideas for making this quilt interactive.
The Storybook Includes:
• A beautifully illustrated version of All Things Bright and Beautiful (public domain).
• Interactive seek-and-find moments using the quilt.
• Simple ways to use the quilt as a storytelling backdrop.
This storybook is exclusive to Pattern Club members! Join today and get instant access to this bonus, plus this month’s Globe Bag pattern.
Where to Get the Quilt Pattern
The All Creatures Great & Small quilt pattern is available as:
✅ A PDF pattern (instant download)
✅ A printed paper pattern (sold through quilt shops & the Sew A Story shop)
If you purchased a paper pattern from a quilt shop, you’re welcome to sew along with us!
Supplies You’ll Need
To make this quilt, you’ll need:
• Fabric: Created with Love by Jennifer Long
• Interfacing & Stabilizers: ThermoWeb HeatnBond Fusible Fleece & Craft Extra Firm Non-Woven Fusible
• Sewing Machine: Compatible with multiple brands, but use code SEWASTORY10 if purchasing a Singer machine.
• Optional Embellishments: Add a special touch with Sparkle Paste!
A Quilt That Becomes a Memory
This quilt is designed to be more than just a beautiful design—it’s a way to bring warmth, storytelling, and creativity into your home. Whether it’s draped over a reading nook, snuggled under during bedtime stories, or used as an interactive seek-and-find game, this quilt is an invitation to slow down, explore, and cherish the small wonders of the world.
📥 Grab the pattern and start stitching today!
And if you’d love access to the full Pattern Club experience—including the exclusive storybook and bonus Globe Bag! pattern—come join us inside!
