Easy Quilt Patterns

The Framed Nine Patch Quilt is made from easy nine patch blocks that are surrounded by frames -- dark bars on opposite sides and light bars on the two remaining sides. Adjoining blocks are flip-flopped when sewn into horizontal rows, and the change of orientation that creates a somewhat stairstep-like appearance. I've included instructions for two sizes, a bed quilt made with 10" square blocks and a baby quilt made with 5" square blocks.

Snowball blocks are so easy to make that you can assemble buckets of them in no time. Sort your florals and make a scrappy quilt in any size you like. Blocks finish at 6" x 6".

Mary Jane, one of our Quilting Forum members, took the time to write a pattern for us, all about the method she uses to create puff quilts. Sometimes called 'biscuit' quilts, Mary Jane has made lots of them over the years, and developed a construction method that will help you put the components together quickly and easily.

Cracker quilt blocks are easy to assemble, even though they may appear to be a bit intricate at first glance. Follow the instructions in the Cracker Quilt pattern and you'll get the pieces assembled in no time at all.

Stitched in focal fabrics of pink, rose and orange, this Double Four Patch quilt is sure to be an attention-getter. The pattern includes instructions for single quilt blocks and an entire quilt.

Endless Stairs was the Quilt Forum's Block Party choice for January, 2010 -- but you can use the pattern to make a quilt for yourself, anytime. The quilt blocks go together quickly, and are simple to make. You'll discover lots of layouts when you begin to play with the blocks.

Coffin Star finishes at 12" square, and is constructed by surrounding a scrappy 16-patch center with setting triangles. My example is filled with bright pinks and purples flanked by gray, but you can personalize your quilt by changing the fabric theme. I've included yardages and one potential layout for a Coffin Star quilt.

Here's a lively quilt block pattern from Forum Hostess Colene, aka Robicole2. Scrap quilt fans always like Colene's Penny Pincher swaps, because they're designed to help use up those small pieces of fabric in your stash. You'll make these quilt blocks from tone-on-tones and brightly colored fabrics printed with geometrics, stripes, dots, and other small motifs. One block is square, the other is rectangular -- make them both and assemble a quilt in a mix-and-match manner.

Rag quilts are soft and cuddly, so they are excellent lap quilts for a chilly day. A soft rag quilt makes an excellent gift for both children and adults, but be sure to make a few for yourself. Rag quilts go together quickly and without the stress of sewing absolutely perfect seams, a real plus 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.

Use this link to find more rag quilts, some made with squares and rectangles, but others made using curved pieces (still simple) and triangles. Rag quilts are sewn a bit differently than traditional patchwork, but they go together pretty quickly, and make warm, cuddly gifts (be sure to gift yourself, too).