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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

Pine Cone Quilt finished

Pine Cone Quilts: Free Tutorial and Project Ideas

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: Easy Tutorial

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 Block Pattern Tutorial

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 Tutorial

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 – Easy Free Tutorial

A bargello quilt looks difficult with its intricate quilt pattern and wave-like pattern, but is perfect for beginner quilters. It is made from long strips of fabrics sewn together, shifted…
Flower basket quilt pattern layout option 2

Flower Basket Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial

Learn how to make a flower basket quilt block with half square triangles, triangles and rectangles. This flower basket quilt pattern is perfect for confident beginners who have (or want)…
Finished shamrock quilt block

Shamrock Quilt Block: St. Patrick’s Day Free Pattern

Add a little luck to your life with our shamrock quilt pattern. Combine three blocks with corner half triangles with a stem block and you've got a shamrock quilt block!…

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