Free Quilt Patterns

Try one of my free quilt patterns the next time you're looking for quilting projects with detailed instructions and illustrations. You'll find quilt patterns of all types on this page, in the (long) list below and sorted by type within folders. The list includes miniature quilts to baby quilt patterns to bed sized quilts, so do explore the options.
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Easy Customizable Mug Rug Pattern - Janet Wickell
Try This Easy Customizable Mug Rug Pattern
Have fun creating themes with this easy mug rug pattern. It's simple to customize the mug rug's size -- sew it for one mug or to hold a mug and teapot.
Square and a Half Bed Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Square and a Half is a Beginner Friendly Bed Quilt Pattern
Square and a Half is an easy bed quilt pattern that can be customized to suit any decor. It's simple to make this quilt larger or smaller as needed.
Easy King Size Bed Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Explore Hundreds of Quilt Block and Quilt Patterns
Browse hundreds of free quilt block and quilt patterns to find the perfect quilt for your next quilting project. Patchwork, applique, mini quilts and more.
Easy King Size Bed Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
An Easy King Size Bed Quilt Pattern with Patchwork Setting Triangles
My king size bed quilt pattern is easy to sew. The quilt is designed with squares set into a symmetrical design and surrounded by patchwork setting triangles.
Kaleidoscope Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Work with Color and Contrast to Create a Kaleidoscope Quilt
Sew my Kaleidoscope quilt pattern to create. a quilt with designs that radiate outwards from its center. Suitable for quilters of all skill levels.
Dancing Nine Patch Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Create Waves with the Dancing Nine Patch Quilt Pattern
My Dancing Nine Patch quilt pattern is an undulating design that's perfect for both scrap quilts and quilts based on a specific theme.
Criss-Crossed Tea Rose Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Sew a Criss-Cross Tea Rose Quilt
Try this quick-pieced bed quilt pattern to sew a quilt with fabrics that link and flow diagonally to create lots of visual movement.
Interwoven Squares Quilt Pattern - Barb Horte
Learn How to Make a Contemporary Interwoven Squares Quilt
You'll love the Interwoven Squares quilt pattern, an asymmetrical contemporary quilt that can be customized to suit any theme.
Bright Pathways, an Easy Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Sew Bright Pathways, an Easy On Point Quilt Pattern
Let the colors flow when you use this easy quilt pattern to assemble a bed sized quilt. The quilt pattern is beginner friendly.
Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Block - Janet Wickell
Learn how easy it is to make a Disappearing Nine Patch quilt.
My Disappearing Nine Patch quilt pattern explains how to make these popular quilts, and illustrates some some of the many choices for quilt blocks.
Star Crossed Nine Patch Quilt - © Janet Wickell
Free Quilt Patterns
Free quilt patterns, all with in-depth, instructions and illustrations that show you how to make a quilt, even if it's a very first project.
Scrap Quilt Pattern - Quilt Sewn by Patti Laird
Dig Into Your Fabric Stash to Make This Scrap Quilt
Grab your leftover pieces of fabric and get ready to sew an easy color-packed scrap quilt.
Twists and Turns Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Sew Two Different Quilt Blocks to Create this Easy Quilt
Twists and Turns is an easy quilt pattern that's assembled with two quilt blocks sewn in a way that makes some patchwork seem to float.
Shimmering Pinwheels Quilt Block Pattern - Janet Wickell
Try One of My Free Pinwheel Quilt Block Patterns
Free Pinwheel quilt block patterns in several variations and sizes. Try one or more of my patterns to design your own unique pinwheel quilt.
Rolling Nine Patch Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Make a Rolling Nine Patch Quilt with 'Floating' Quilt Blocks
Use my Rolling Nine Patch quilt pattern to make a quilt with blocks that appear to float against a light background.
Chain and Knot Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Use Two Linking Quilt Blocks to Make a Chain and Knot Quilt
A beginner friendly quilt pattern, Chain and Knot offers lots of opportunity for color play and diagonal flow in your finished quilt.
Vintage Variable Star Scrap Quilt - Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Public Domain Image
Love Vintage Quilts? Have Fun Recreating This Evening Star Scrap Quilt
Vintage quilt fans will have fun with my Variable Star scrap quilt pattern. Recreate a quilt from the 1890's or choose other fabrics for a contemporary look.
Bento Box Quilt Block Pattern - Janet Wickell
Bento Box Quilt Patterns for Beginning to Experienced Quilters
Try one of my Bento Box quilt patterns to create a quilt that's uniquely yours. Choose from three different assembly methods to sew these quilts.
Continuous Squares Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Try Continuous Squares, An Easy Quilt Pattern
Continuous Squares is an easy quilt pattern that gives you lots of opportunity to play with color and contrast to create a unique quilt.
Zig Zag Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Got Fabric Scraps? You'll Love this Easy Zig Zag Scrap Quilt Pattern
Try my easy Zig Zag quilt pattern the next time you're looking for an easy scrap quilt project that makes good use of those leftover scraps of fabric.
Carnival Pinwheels Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Use Vibrant Colors to Boost the Intensity of This Easy Pinwheel Quilt
Try Carnival Pinwheels, a free quilt pattern that explains how to make a colorful pinwheel quilt that's easy to customize.
Table Runner Pattern - Janet Wickell
Free Table Runner Patterns for Any Season of the Year
Free table runner patterns, some with coordinating placemats. It's easy to customize our table runner patterns to suit your needs.
1852 Vintage Quilt - Public Domain Image from LACMA
Try this pattern if you love to recreate vintage quilts.
If you love vintage quilts, try my Friendship Chains quilt pattern. It was inspired by a quilt sewn in 1852, but works with contemporary fabrics, too.
Chariot Wheel Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Need a quilt pattern for the guys? Try Chariot Wheel.
My Chariot Wheel quilt pattern might be just what you need for a guy's quilt, but it's easy to switch the fabrics to create a feminine look.
X's and O's Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Put the X's and O's Quilt on Your To-Do List if You Love Scrap Quilts
An X's and O's quilt pattern that shows you how to make this popular quilt, plus options to help you customize your X's and O's quilt layout.
Easy Nine Patch Crafty Windows Quilt - Janet Wickell
An Easy Quilt Pattern That's Perfect for the Guys
Try this easy quilt pattern if you're looking for a design that's perfect for men (but envision how it could be transformed with feminine fabrics, too).
Nine Patch Furrows Quilt Layout - Blocks by Misha S.
About the Nine Patch Straight Furrows Quilt Block
Make a scrap quilt from Nine Patch Straight Furrows quilt blocks. Choose any block size that suits your scraps -- you'll love the layout possibilities.
Double Four Patch Scrap Quilt Pattern - © Janet Wickell
About the Double Four Patch Scrap Quilt
Looking for an easy quilt pattern with lots of possibilities for a custom layout? Give this Double Four Patch quilt a try.
How to Make a Puff Quilt - Mary Jane Cardwell
Simple Guide to Creating a Lush Puff Quilt
Learn a streamlined technique to make an easy puff quilt. These lush comforters are sometimes called biscuit quilts and can be used in lots of different ways.
Mosaic Four Patch Quilt Pattern - © Janet Wickell
Colorful and Fun, Both Words Describe the Easy Mosaic Four Patch Quilt
Play with colors when you make the Mosaic Four Patch, an easy quilt pattern with strip pieced blocks.
Civil War Quilt Pattern - © Janet Wickell
Make a Strippy Set Quilt That's Reminiscent of Civil War Era Designs
Use my quilt pattern to make a strippy set quilt that's reminiscent of Civil War era designs.
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Use A Walk through the Maze to Sew a Quilt with Circular Pathways
A Walk Through the Maze is a free quilt pattern designed with two traditional quilt blocks that form a circular "walkway" across the quilt.
Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Sew a Quilt from an All-Time Favorite Design, Maple Leaf
A free quilt pattern made with Maple Leaf and another easy quilt block, and designed to showcase the changing of seasons.
TARDIS Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Make a TARDIS Quilt for Your Favorite Doctor Who Fan
Use my TARDIS quilt pattern to make a quilt for your favorite Doctor Who fan. This wallhanging sized TARDIS will fit in even small spaces.
Cracker Quilt Patterh - Janet Wickell
Learn How to Make a Cracker Quilt
Use my easy quilt pattern to learn how to make a traditional patchwork Cracker quilt.
Ornate Stars Quilt - © Janet Wickell
Create a Lattice Look with the Ornate Stars Quilt Pattern
Ornate Stars is a quilt pattern sewn with a combination of two traditional patchwork quilt blocks. The end result is a delicate, lattice-like appearance.
Quilt Patterns - © Janet Wickell
Create a California Hourglass Quilt with Lots of Diagonal Flow
Use this quilt block pattern to make a quilt with design elements that flow along the diagonal of the quilt.
Split Nine Patch Quilt Pattern - © Janet Wickell
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Gorgeous Split Nine-Patch Quilt
Use my Split Nine Patch quilt pattern to make a strip pieced quilt that can arranged into many different layout variations.
Christmas Star Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Make a Christmas Star Wallhanging for the Holidays or Any Other Season
Use my 20" Christmas Star quilt block pattern to create an easy wallhanging or sew multiple blocks for a larger quilt.
Card Trick Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Quilt Pattern: How to Make an Easy Card Trick Quilt
The Card Trick quilt pattern might look complicated at first glance, but keep fabrics organized and your quilt will go together with ease.
Double Framed Four Patch Quilt Pattern - Betty Johnson
Frugal Quilt Patterns for Thrifty Quilters
My frugal quilt patterns help you use your fabric scraps to make a gorgeous quilt. Even the smallest scraps can be used to make a quilt.
Christmas Orchard Lap Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Sew an Easy Quilt That's the Perfect Size for Toddlers
Christmas Orchard is an easy lap quilt pattern that's made with a combination of two traditional quilt blocks, Practical Orchard and Snowball.
Free Quilt Patterns for Beginning to Experienced Quilters
Free quilt patterns of all types and sizes, including bed quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts, miniatures and more. In-depth instructions by Janet Wickell.
Quilt Patterns - © Janet Wickell
Use Linking Blocks to Sew the Cozy Chains Quilt
Make the Cozy Chains quilt, a design with lots of movement along the patchwork's diagonal.
Easy Quilt Patterns - Janet Wickell
This Easy Quilt Pattern Offers Lots of Opportunity for Color Play
This free quilt pattern, Snowballing Economy, is an easy quilt made from a combination of two traditional patchwork quilt blocks.
Applique Quilt Patterns - Janet Wickell
Sew a Basket Quilt that Combines Patchwork and Applique
Try this free quilt pattern if you love quilts designed with a combination of patchwork and applique.
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Meet the Grandma's Choice Quilt
The Grandma's Choice quilt pattern is made with pinwheel quilt blocks separated by strip-pieced sashing.
Quilt Patterns - Janet Wickell
Star Quilt Fans Will Love the Harvest Stars Quilt Pattern
Harvest Stars is a versatile quilt pattern that can be customized to suit your needs.
Batik Nine Patch Quilt Pattern - © Janet Wickell
Easy Nine-Patch Batik Quilt Pattern
I like batik fabrics for this easy quilt pattern, but the design works with any theme you'd like to choose.
Eight Hands Around Patchwork Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Flip-flop Colors in Quilt Blocks to Make an Eight Hands Around Quilt
Use our quilt pattern to make this popular patchwork quilt, called Eight Hands Around.
Milky Way Quilt Pattern - Janet Wickell
Create a Star-Filled Sky With the Milky Way Quilt Pattern
The Milky Way quilt pattern is a patchwork project that's easy to assemble when you sew with quick piecing techniques.
Hula Twist Quilt Pattern
Hula Twist is an easy patchwork quilt pattern sewn with two quilt blocks -- both add a bit of that 'hula' spin.
Illinois Road Quilt Pattern
This patchwork quilt is made with two quilt blocks, and uses the traditional Illinois Road block as its focal point.
Jewel Box Quilt Pattern
Our Jewel Box quilt pattern shows you how to make individual Jewel Box quilt blocks or an entire quilt.
How to Make Denim Quilts
Use our tips to make denim quilts from new denim fabric or recycled blue jeans.
How to Make Folded Fat Quarter Stars
Here's a super fast technique you can use to fold fat quarters of fabric into triangles, and then stack the triangles to create decorative stars.
Log Cabin Quilt with Applique Pitchers
Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin is a wallhanging made with Courthouse Steps quilt blocks and applique pitchers and bowls.
King's Crown Quilt Block and Quilt Pattern
King's Crown is one of the hundreds of free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting.
Marina Blues Quilt Pattern
Make Marina Blues, an ocean-colored wallhanging sewn by combining two different quilt blocks.
Midnight Blues Quilt Pattern
Midnight Blues is a patchwork quilt designed with quilt blocks that are separated by sashing and cornerstones.
Missouri Puzzle Quilt Pattern
In this quilt, Missouri Puzzle quilt blocks are separated by sashing and cornerstones.
Ohio Star Quilt
Ohio Star quilt blocks are placed on point and combined with an alternate block to create this easy quilt.
Patriotic Quilt Pattern Ideas
Try one of these quilt patterns for your next patriotic quilt.
Rocky Glen Quilt Pattern
Rocky Glen is made with just one component - half square triangle units in two sizes.
Snail's Trail Quilt Pattern
Use this quilt pattern to make a Snail's Trail quilt that measures about 70" x 77".
Sawtooth Stars Quilt Pattern
Sawtooth Stars are sewn next to sixteen patch quilt blocks to make this pretty quilt.
Oriental Courtyards Free Quilt Pattern
Oriental Courtyards is a patchwork quilt suitable for quilters of all skill levels, even beginners.
Star Crossed Nine Patch Quilt Pattern
Star Crossed Nine Patch is a quilt pattern made with pinwheels, flying geese and nine patch units -- lots of opportunity for colorplay.
Starry Nights Strippy Quilt
Starry Nights is a very easy strippy quilt pattern, with pinwheel and snowball blocks arranged in vertical rows.
Pineapple Quilt Pattern
Our pineapple quilt pattern offers variations and shows you how to alter color and value to create a unique quilt.
Summer Dragon Patchwork Quilt Pattern
Summer Dragon is a pattern that explains how to make a square wallhanging or a rectangular bed quilt -- your choice.
Vintage Chains Quilt Pattern
Be sure to look at this quilt pattern if you love Civil War reproduction fabrics -- it suits the fabrics perfectly.
Watercolor Quilt Pattern with Cats and Butterflies
Make a large wallhanging using watercolor techniques. Place applique cats and butterflies in the mitered windows of this quilt, or choose another object to sit on the windowsills.
Under the Stars Quilt Pattern
Make Under the Stars, a quilt pattern with lots of diagonal flow and opportunity for color play.
Waving the Flag, a Patriotic Quilt
This square quilt will actually work with any theme, but it's an easy quilt to make when you want something special to take along and sit on for July 4th events.
Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Pattern
Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam quilt blocks are alternated with patchwork chains blocks to create this lovely quilt.
Strippy Set Quilt Pattern
This strippy set quilt combines a bright border print fabric with columns of Winged Square quilt blocks and Flying Geese.
Woven Logs Quilt and Quilt Block Pattern
A pattern that shows you how to make individual Woven Logs quilt blocks one piece at a time, and also includes strip piecing instructions for 48 blocks.
Black Hills Gold Quilt Pattern
Black Hills Gold is a patchwork quilt made with the traditional Barrister quilt block. Get ready to practice making half square triangle units!
Scrappy Triangle Squares Quilt Pattern
Use this free quilt pattern to make a scrappy quilt from one single type of patchwork, the popular half square triangle unit.
Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern
Use my free Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern to make your very own version of this popular traditional quilt.
Sweet Lilacs Floral Patchwork Quilt Pattern
Sweet Lilacs is an easy patchwork quilt made from floral fabrics.
Free Quilt Block Patterns Gallery
Hundreds of quilt block patterns for quilters of every skill level. Find quilt blocks in many sizes, too, and a high percentage of the patterns show you how to make groups of blocks, not just one.
Whirlpools Baby Quilt Pattern
My Whirlpools quilt is an easy project that can be easily customized to create your very own design.
Easy Mix and Match Wallhangings
Start with a single concept or theme and then mix and match the components to make your own unique wallhanging.
This Way and That Quilt Pattern
This Way and That is a quilt with patchwork pathways reminiscent of connecting roundabouts.
6-inch Quilt Block Patterns
Find patterns for quilt blocks that finish at 6 inches square.
Easy Eye Pillow Pattern
Make this quick and easy eye pillow for yourself or to give as a gift. Fill the pillows with flax and herbs to create a soothing cover.
Perfect Patterns for Scrap Quilts
Patterns that are excellent choices for scrap quilt lovers.
9-inch Quilt Block Patterns
Find patterns for quilt blocks that finish at 9 inches square.
How to Sew an Interlocking Chains Quilt with Sashing
Sew an Interlocking Chains quilt, with link-like blocks separated by patchwork sashing.
Boats at Sea Quilt Block
Make 8" or 12" blocks of this Boats at Sea design. Its layout is a bit different than most other sailboat quilt blocks.
5 Common Quilting Errors You Don't Have to Make
We all experience some of the same problems when we begin quilting, and although those boo-boos are frustrating, just a few important steps help keep them from occurring.
Christmas Quilts and Accessories
Patterns for Christmas themed quilts, along with table runners, ornaments and other Christmas themed quilting projects.
Wallhanging Patterns
A selection of wallhanging patterns in a range of sizes.
10-inch Quilt Block Patterns
Find quit block patterns for designs that finish at 10 inches square.
12" Quilt Block Patterns
Find patterns for quilt blocks that finish at 12 inches square.
Playing with Nine Patches Quilt Pattern
This quilt is made with a block called Presidential Armchair (what a name!). It's similar to Bear's Paw, but with some important differences.
Independence Square Quilt Pattern
Independence Square is a bed quilt pattern that's a nice match for patriotic fabrics, but works with any theme.
Attic Windows Quilt Pattern with Applique
Learn how to sew an easy Attic Windows quilt with optional applique in some of the window panes.
Stair-Step Quilt Pattern
Try this strip pieced quilt pattern to create a unique layout with stair-step pathways that can be twisted and turned in any way you wish.
Delectable Mountains Quilt Pattern
Sew a bed-sized quilt with my Delectable Mountains pattern.
How to Create a Unique Medallion Quilt
Start with a single, large quilt block and turn it into a unique medallion quilt by adding a series of borders.
Scots on Point, an Easy Sew and Slice Quilt Pattern
This easy quilt is made using the Sew and Slice technique.
Have Fun Stitching this Row Quilt Pattern
Try my row quilt pattern if you love colorful patchwork against a white background.
Floating Squares, an Easy Quilt Pattern
Try Floating Squares to sew an easy contemporary quilt with squares that seem to float on a dark background.
Star Table Runner Pattern
Sew variable star quilt blocks and surround them with borders to make this lovely table runner. It's easy to make coordinating placemats.
Star Crossing Quilt Pattern with Piano Key Borders
Try my Star Crossing quilt pattern to sew a bed quilt with a piano key border.
Easy Hunters Star Quilt Pattern
Find out hoe easy it is to make a Hunter's Star quilt. Sew it scrappy or with just a few fabrics.
Super Bowl Mystery Quilt
Step by step tutorial for the 2016 Super Bowl Mystery Quilt.
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