Chicken Salad Quilt Sew Along

If you love cheerful, vintage-style quilts that capture the warmth of the countryside, the Chicken Salad Quilt Sew Along by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet is a true delight. This charming project combines the whimsical Cook Book fabric collection from Riley Blake Designs with Lori’s signature appliqué technique, creating a quilt that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

The finished quilt measures 64” x 80”, featuring a series of colorful chicken blocks framed by pieced borders. Each chicken has its own personality — from Henrietta and Hattie to Percy and Prudence — stitched in vibrant prints that recall classic kitchen linens, gingham aprons, and vintage dishware. It’s the perfect project to brighten your sewing space and celebrate the joy of handmade tradition.

A Fun Sew Along for Quilters of All Levels

Originally shared as a weekly Sew Along on Lori’s blog, the project walks you through every step — from cutting the fabric and preparing your appliqué shapes, to stitching, assembling, and adding your borders. Whether you’re new to Lori Holt’s methods or an experienced quilter, this guide makes it easy to follow along.

To complete this quilt, you’ll need the Cook Book Fat Quarter Bundle, Chicken Salad Sew Simple Shapes, and Lori’s signature tools like the Trim-It Rulers and Seams Sew Easy™ Seam Guide. The appliqué blocks finish at 12” x 12”, while the bordered blocks measure 16” x 16”, giving the quilt a balanced, polished look.

Farmhouse Fabrics and Vintage Details

One of the highlights of this project is the playful fabric mix. The Cook Book collection is filled with prints like Cherry Turnover, Cottage Rooster, and Cayenne Tulips — all with a cozy, kitchen-inspired aesthetic. The quilt’s border design ties everything together, making it a beautiful statement piece for any home.

Lori also includes embroidery touches, such as baby chick feet, which add an adorable hand-stitched detail to your blocks. Using three strands of floss and a simple backstitch, you can bring each little chicken to life.

A Celebration of Color and Creativity

The Chicken Salad Quilt is more than just a pattern — it’s a celebration of community and creativity. Each block represents a different chicken character, and as you sew them together, your quilt tells a charming farmyard story. This project is ideal for using your favorite colorful scraps or following Lori’s palette for that signature Bee in My Bonnet look.

Free PDF Pattern

You can download the full Chicken Salad Sew Along Guide (PDF) below, which includes the complete cutting diagrams, appliqué templates, and fabric requirements to get started.

FREE PATTERN HERE

Whether you make it for your kitchen wall, as a gift, or as a family heirloom, this quilt is sure to bring smiles and warmth for years to come.