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Free Quilt Patterns

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

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

Finished nine patch quilt block

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...

Half square triangles from a layer cake finished and trimmed

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...

Quarter Square Triangle finished

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

Collection of quilt blocks

Popular Quilt Patterns

There are an infinite number of quilt patterns. Some are more popular than others. Maybe it's because they are easy, maybe they have been around for hundreds of years, maybe…
Finished sampler with prairie points inserted into a seam and used as a edging

Make Prairie Points for Quilting

Learn how to make prairie points and get some ideas for using them in your quilting projects. Prairie points start with squares of fabric that are then folded into triangles.…
Pine Cone Quilt finished

Pine Cone Quilts

Betty Ford Smith keeps the legacy of Pine Cone quilts alive. After interviewing her for Create Whimsy I became fascinated with Pine Cone Quilts, also referred to as a Pine…
Prairie point pinwheel quilt pattern finished

Prairie Point Pinwheel Quilt Pattern

Combine two popular traditional quilting techniques with this pattern, prairie points with a basic four patch quilt block, to create a prairie point pinwheel quilt pattern. The prairie points add…
Finished 3d pinwheel quilt block

3D Pinwheel Quilt Pattern

Are you looking to add a touch of whimsy, texture and visual interest to your quilting projects? Look no further than the fascinating 3D pinwheel quilt pattern. This eye-catching design…
Drunkards Path green and turquoise finished

Drunkards Path Quilt Pattern

The Drunkards Path quilt pattern is a traditional quilt pattern that can create movement across the quilt top using quarter circle blocks. It's a classic design that features curved quilt…
Finished Keyhole quilt block 2

Keyhole Quilt Pattern Version 2

So many quilt blocks, so many versions! As I worked on the traditional Keyhole quilt block, I discovered there is a second quilt block with the same name which I'll…
keyhole quilt block 1 small size final

Keyhole Quilt Pattern Version 1

A Keyhole Quilt is a traditional quilt block that is traditionally made in two colors. For a fresh approach, you might consider using three colors to accentuate the key hole.…
Modern Bargello quilt top finished

How to Make a Bargello Quilt

A bargello quilt looks difficult with its intricate quilt pattern and wave like pattern, but is perfect for beginners. It is made from strips of fabrics sewn together, shifted 90-degrees,…

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