How to Make a Nine Patch Quilt Block
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...
Free Quilt Patterns
Make your next quilt using our free illustrated quilt block patterns. Easy to construct with simple step-by-step instructions, our beginner-friendly quilt blocks are quilting basics. They are the foundation for many modern and traditional quilt patterns.
Browse through our free quilt patterns to inspire your next (or first!) quilt.
Basic Quilt Building Blocks
7 Ways to Make Half Square Triangles (HSTs)
Half square triangles are basic quilt blocks to use alone or combined with other quilt blocks to make complex designs. They are used in modern quilting, contemporary quilting and traditional...
How to Make a Quarter Square Triangle Quilt Block
Quarter square triangles are a basic block you can use alone or combine with other blocks to form more intricate quilt designs. When using only two fabrics, the quilt block...
More Free Quilt Patterns
Maple Leaf Quilt Block
The maple leaf quilt block is a simple nine patch quilt block made from solid squares, half square triangles and a square with a center stripe. This quilt block is…
Endless Stairs Quilt Block
The Endless Stairs quilt block is a four-patch pattern perfect for beginner quilters. It can be made with 2, 3 or 4 fabrics. It is sometimes referred to as London…
How to Make a Four Patch Quilt Block
The four patch quilt block is one of the basic quilt blocks, along with the nine patch quilt block. These are the best blocks for beginners and the good news…
Snowball Quilt Block
The snowball quilt block is super easy - you can make them any size! You start with a square of any size and add small squares of any size to…
Wonky Star Quilt Pattern
The Wonky Star Quilt Pattern is a fun quilt block to make when you just want to have some fun cutting up your fabric and putting it back together again,…
How to Make the Antique Tile Quilt Block
The Antique Tile Quilt Block is a nine patch format that uses strip piecing techniques for some of the units. This is a perfect quilt block for beginners who what…
How to Make the Double Hourglass Quilt Pattern 2
This version of the Double Hourglass quilt pattern is a nine patch format using squares and half square triangles with three (3) fabrics. This version was first identified by Nancy…
How to Make the Double Hourglass Quilt Pattern 1
There are several variations of the Double Hourglass quilt block, depending on the source for the layout and design. In this article, I'll show you how to make the most…