If you're looking for an easy quilt pattern, explore this collection of simple projects that are perfect for beginning quilters. They're all written with detailed instructions and include illustrations that take you through the construction process in a step-by-step manner. The goal is to make assembly an easy task so you finish the project and get to enjoy the joys of quilting.
Whether you're looking for your first quilt pattern or searching for a quick weekend craft, these projects work great for quilters of all experience levels. They also demonstrate how easy it is to make a quilt, even if the block pattern looks super complex.
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Nine Patch Bento Box Quilt
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This easy Bento Box quilt is a variation of the popular design. It features a nine-patch block at its center and is a great introduction to quilting.
The quilt is strip pieced. The instructions help you make sure that every piece of patchwork is exactly the right size before you move on to the next step. It's a striking design and a great project for anyone, even if it's your very first quilt.
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Dancing Nine Patch Quilt
It's hard not to fall in love with the slightly curved appearance of this quilt. The illusion emerges when the nine patch quilt blocks are surrounded on two sides by a scrappy assortment of squares. These are then flip-flopped to create the layout.
The dancing nine patch quilt is a perfect project for scrap quilt lovers. It can be configured using a themed approach, too.
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Easy Hunter's Star Quilt
The hunter's star quilt pattern looks a bit complicated at first glance. In reality, though, the quilt is pretty simple to construct, even if you are a beginning quilter.
As with any quilt, it's important to understand a few construction basics before you begin and practice new skills if necessary. The pattern includes advice on all the basics, just in case you need to refer to them before it's time to sit down and sew.
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Double Four Patch Scrap Quilt
The easy quilt blocks in this pattern finish at 8 inches square. You can sew the quilt using a theme or go very scrappy and use up excess material.
The double four patch is suitable for all quilters, even if it's your first project. Also, you can easily transform the quilt patch to give it extra dimension by adding sashing within each patch. It's a fun one to experiment with and you could use the pattern to sew many quilts without any two looking alike.
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Simplified Puff Quilt
Puff quilts are also known as biscuit quilts and they are ultra plush and super comfy. The trick is to sew each square with some leeway so you can fill each pocket with fiberfill.
While this may seem like a daunting task, a few tips and tricks will make the process much easier. The fluffy comforter-like feel is worth the effort and this is a great gift for babies.
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Quick and Easy Rag Quilt
Rag quilts are soft and cuddly, so they are excellent lap quilts for a chilly day. A soft rag quilt makes a nice gift for both children and adults, but be sure to make a few for yourself, too.
Rag quilts go together quickly and free you from the stress of sewing perfect seams. This is a bonus if you're a beginning quilter. You can complete this easy rag quilt pattern in just a day or two, even if you've never made a quilt before.
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Simple Rail Fence Quilt
When you explore quilts you'll find lots of different variations of the rail fence design. This bed quilt is one example and it differs significantly from the baby quilt above. It features a stair-step pattern of rails that gives the quilt tons of movement, even with muted colors.
The good news is that nearly every rail fence quilt is easy to sew. That's why they are much loved by quilters of every skill level.
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Floral Snowballs Quilt
Snowball quilt blocks are so easy to make that you can assemble buckets of them in no time. Sort your floral quilting fabrics and make a scrappy quilt in any size you like. These blocks finish at 6 inches square.
The best thing about the snowball pattern is that the options are endless. When you're ready to take on a slightly more complex variation, take a look at the snowball quilt pattern.
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Easy Jigsaw Puzzle Quilt
Traditional H quilt blocks are used to make a version of the popular jigsaw puzzle quilt. The blocks are easy to assemble. You'll just need to remain aware of fabric placement so the puzzle pieces emerge as they should.
The pattern walks you through the layout one step at a time. The pattern is made with 6-inch quilt blocks, but you'll also find instructions for 9- and 12-inch blocks if you'd like to go a little bigger.
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Scrappy Hearts Wallhanging
Every quilter needs a good heart-shaped pattern and this one's perfect for beginners. These 6-inch heart blocks are adorable and the pattern shows you how easy they are to create.
You'll find instructions for assembling the scrappy hearts into a wall hanging as well. Whether it's a quick weekend project or a full-sized quilt, it's a fun and simple pattern once you get going.