If you're looking for an easy quilt pattern, try this collection of simple projects for beginning quilters.
Like every quilt pattern on the website, they're all written with detailed instructions and illustrations that take you through the construction process in a step-by-step manner. I try to write every pattern with instructions that make assembly an easy task, no matter how much quilting experience you already have.
I've singled out this group of patterns because they truly are simple to make, but don't hesitate to look at hundreds of other quilt patterns and quilt block patterns on the website to discover just how easy it is to make a quilt.
Nine Patch Bento Box Quilt Pattern
This easy Bento Box quilt was our 2015 New Year's day mystery quilt project. It's my own version of a Bento Box -- with a nine patch block at its center.
The quilt is strip pieced and instructions help you make sure that every piece of patchwork is exactly the right size before you move on to the next portion of the project. Some of the quilters who sewed with us that day were beginners -- it was their first quilt.
Laura Frame's example is shown. You can see more of the quilts in our 2015 Mystery Quilt Gallery. More »
Dancing Nine Patch Quilt Pattern
I love the slightly curved appearance that emerges when the nine patch quilt blocks in this project are surrounded on two sides by a scrappy assortment of squares and then flip-flopped to create the layout.
Dancing Nine Patches is a perfect project for scrap quilt lovers but can be configured using a themed approach, too. More »
Easy Hunter's Star Quilt Pattern
Yes, the Hunter's Star quilt pattern does look just a bit complicated at first glance. But the quilt is really 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. I've provided links to all of the basics, just in case you need to refer to them before it's time to sit down and sew. More »
Sew a Kaleidoscope Quilt
Kaleidoscope is another quilt that looks more complicated than it truly is. The quilt blocks are sewn on point, a technique that beginning quilters often try to avoid. Once you've sewn a few on point quilts you'll feel very comfortable with the technique, and the Kaleidoscope pattern is a good starting point for acquiring that new skill and others. More »
Star Crossing Quilt with Piano Key Borders
Star Crossing is another quilt pattern that may seem complicated, and although it takes a little while to assemble, the design really is easy to put together.
Use this quilt to learn one way to sew a popular piano key border. More »
Monkey Wrench Baby Quilt Pattern
Learn how to sew easy sashing and cornerstones when you make this easy Monkey Wrench baby quilt. It may look like two different quilt blocks are used to create the layout but the quilt is actually made by altering the color placement in the same easy Monkey Wrench block.
The baby quilt finishes at about 38" x 47". More »
Scrappy X's and O's Quilt Pattern
My versions of this easy X's and O's quilt pattern are scrappy, but yours can be much more controlled. Three quilt sizes are included, along with all the information you need to alter block and quilt size. This easy quilt will go together in no time at all. More »
Easy Scrap Quilt Pattern
Patti used my scrap friendly pattern to surround focal fabrics with a lively assortment of patchwork. Configure the quilt in any way you like -- change its theme entirely to suit your needs.
Try large scale floral prints in the block centers or use fabrics that depict a special scene. More »
Easy Contemporary Baby Quilt
The image here is one of the many color and value options for this contemporary Double Framed Four Patch quilt (you'll see a very different quilt layout on page 1 of the pattern).
The quilt blocks are truly simple to make so beginning quilters can stitch this quilt with ease. More »
X's and O's Quilt in Two Sizes
This version of the X's and O's quilt allows the individual letters to shine by sewing blocks into two configurations and adding sashing in between. Letters are scrappy overall, but each quilt block is made from the same two fabrics, a focal (for the letter) and a background. More »
