Whimsical Whale Baby Quilt Panel – No-Piecing 36 x 42 Nautical Cheater Quilt Top

Create an ocean-inspired baby quilt with the Whimsical Whale baby quilt panel — a watercolor whale in powder blues, gentle aqua and creamy whites, framed by anchors, sailboats and waves.

This listing is the printed panel only: one yard of fabric. Batting, backing and binding are not included. Matching fabrics for backing and binding are sold separately in the Whimsical Whale Story & Stash; batting is available at any quilt or craft store.

It’s a pre-printed, no-piecing quilt top — also called a cheater quilt or wholecloth quilt — printed on one continuous yard. Layer it with batting and backing, quilt and bind, and you have a finished crib quilt.

Build your Whimsical Whale Story & Stash

Every fabric in this collection was designed to match the panel. Choose the ones you want for binding, borders and backing — or sew from your own stash.

• Nautical 6-inch Blocks – faux patchwork with sailboats, anchors and waves
• Ships Stripe – watercolor sailboats in soft blue stripes
• Baby Blue 1/4 in Stripe – a classic stripe for binding
• Ocean Texture Blender, Anchors and Scallop Waves
• Blue-Gray Solid and Powder Blue Solid – calm solids for binding, borders and backing

Shop the whole Whimsical Whale Story & Stash →

Fabric details

• 100% cotton quilting fabric, plain weave, 4.3 oz per square yard (145 gsm)
• Country of origin: made in USA of fabric woven in Indonesia. Digitally printed in the USA with non-toxic, water-based inks; the back of the fabric is unprinted
• Panel: 36 × 42 in on one yard of 42 in wide fabric; white selvage margins are in addition to the printed area
• Estimated shrinkage: 2–3% in length, 4–5% in width
• Printed to order; ships in 5–7 business days

Quick answers

How big is the panel? 36 × 42 in, printed on one yard of 42 in wide quilting cotton.

What size quilt does it make? About 36 × 42 in on its own, a crib or baby quilt. Add 4 in borders for about 44 × 50 in.

Do I need to piece it? No. The patchwork look is printed, so it’s a beginner-friendly first quilt.

What do I need to finish it? Batting, backing and binding (not included). Anchors or Scallop Waves make a lovely backing; Baby Blue Stripe makes a crisp binding.

Perfect for:

• Baby boy, nautical and coastal nurseries
• Beginner and first quilts
• Handmade baby shower gifts
• Nursery wall hangings