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Free Quilt Patterns

Category: <span>Free Quilt Patterns</span>

Make your next quilt using one of our free quilt block patterns. Easy to construct with simple step-by-step instructions, our beginner-friendly quilt blocks are a great way to start a quilt project.

We’ve got quilt patterns that use precut fabrics, like jelly rolls, charm packs, or layer cakes, as well as some great designs for using up fabric scraps. Some of them include video tutorials, all of them are fun projects!

Our patterns are good for quilters of all skill levels – from beginning quilters. We let you know which ones are perfect for beginner quilters, and which ones are best with a little bit of experience and perfect for experienced quilters.

Whether you are looking for a small project like a mini quilt, baby quilt, table runners, throw quilts, lap quilts, tote bags, wall hangings or a birthday quilt and holiday quilts, we’ve got some easy quilt patterns that would be great for your project!

We provide detailed instructions, including cutting charts for each free pattern. Our pattern instructions provide photos for each step of the process.

Some of the quilt patterns require simple techniques to create a simple quilt pattern. And, others require a bit more experience. If you can sew a straight line, you can make most of these.

Make a fun quilt with novelty prints, or try a small project as a great way to test out a new block pattern.

No matter where you are on your quilting journey, we’ve got the easy pattern for you to make beautiful quilts. Have fun selecting your quilting fabrics either from your own fabrics or by visiting your local quilt shop.

Browse through our collection of free quilting patterns and tutorials to inspire your next (or first!) quilt.

Basic Quilt Building Blocks

Finished nine patch quilt block

How to Make a Nine Patch Quilt Block Tutorial

The nine patch quilt block is common in traditional, contemporary and modern quilts. Set off the nine patches with sashing, or sew them together to form an overall patchwork. Plan...

Half square triangles from a layer cake finished and trimmed

7 Ways to Make Half Square Triangles (HSTs) – Tips and Ideas

Half square triangles are basic quilt blocks that you may use alone or combined with other quilt blocks to make complex designs. Scroll to the end of this article to...

Quarter Square Triangle finished

How to Make an Hourglass Quilt Block: Free Tutorial

Hourglass quilt blocks are also referred to as quarter square triangles. They are a basic quilt block you can use alone or combine with other blocks to form more intricate...

More Free Quilt Patterns

Irish chain green and white quilt finished

How to Make an Irish Chain Quilt: Free Tutorial

The Irish chain quilt is a classic traditional quilt made with nine patch blocks and squares of fabric for the background. Using only two fabrics, this quilt pattern comes together…
Duck tracks quilt four blocks sewn together

How to Make the Duck Tracks Quilt Block Pattern

Learn how to make the Duck Tracks Quilt Block with our step-by-step instructions. Only two types of blocks are used - squares and half-square triangles. Even though it looks like…
Another option for layout of the Road to California quilt using two different color schemes

Road to California Quilt Block Pattern Tutorial

Whether you are going to the Road to California quilt show or not, you can whip up this quick and easy Road to California quilt block pattern! It uses a…
scrappy heart quilt block layout option 1

Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial

Time to pull out that scrap basket and have fun making this quick and easy scrappy heart quilt block pattern just in time for Valentine's Day - or anytime you…
Finished with eyes and noses embroidered rabbit quilt blocks

How to Make a Bunny Rabbit Quilt Block: Free Tutorial

This adorable bunny rabbit quilt block is super easy to make. Add personality when you add the eyes and nose with either appliqué, embroidery, or both! All you need are…
Rag quilt all finished on the back of the turquoise chair

How to Make a Rag Quilt: Easy Tutorial for Beginners

Rag quilts are easy and fun to make. Caution: they can be messy, too! Here is how to make a flannel rag quilt with our easy tutorial perfect for beginners.…

How to Make the Cathedral Window Quilt: Two Methods

In this tutorial, I'll show two ways to make the Cathedral Window Quilt. One is the traditional method, and the other is an 'easy' method. There are features I like…
French braid table runner completed and on table

How to Make a French Braid Quilt: Free Tutorial

Are you looking for a quick and easy quilt pattern that only looks difficult? The French braid quilt pattern is the one for you! You can start with a jellyroll,…
All four pumpkin quilt blocks sewn together with a sashing

Easy Pumpkin Quilt Block Pattern: FREE Tutorial

Have fun making these pumpkin quilt blocks using only four fabrics. Line four or five in a row to make a fall table runner, or make many to make a…

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