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Lost Ship Quilt Block Pattern
Lost Ship is the ninth quilt block pattern in About.com Quilting's Scrap Happy Sampler series. Join us as we make this 12-block quilt, or use the quilt pattern for a quilt of your very own design.
Roman Square Quilt Block Pattern
Free pattern for the traditional Roman Square quilt block pattern, with instructions for making as many blocks as you need to assemble a Roman Square quilt.
Little Friendship Stars Quilt Pattern
Use my free quilt pattern to make Little Friendship Stars, a small friendship quilt pattern.
Sweet Lilacs Floral Patchwork Quilt Pattern
Sweet Lilacs is just one of the many free quilt patterns you'll find on About.com Quilting. This pretty patchwork quilt is made with two quilt blocks that link together to create lots of movement across the face of your quilt.
Patchwork Baby Quilt Pattern
Make the Baby Propellers quilt, just one of the many baby quilt patterns you'll find on Quilting at About.com.
Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern
Use my free Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern to make your very own version of this popular traditional quilt.
Fool's Square Quilt Block Pattern
Use this free quilt pattern to make a small Fool's Square quilt block.
Grecian Square Quilt Block Pattern
Grecian Square is a beginner friendly quilt block pattern. This easy pattern is one of numerous quilt patterns and tutorials from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Learn How to Make a String Quilt
String quilts are made using a fun and easy type of foundation piecing. Here are some techniques you can use to make a string pieced quilt.
Jacob's Ladder Quilt Block Pattern
Free quilt pattern for the traditional Jacob's Ladder quilt block.
Patriotic Quilt Pattern
Use this easy quilt pattern to make an easy patriotic wallhanging. Turn a large red, white and blue Album quilt block into a small patriotic quilt.
Easy Baby Quilt Patterns
These free and easy baby quilt patterns are perfect projects for beginning quilters who are making a first quilt. They go together quickly, and that means you'll be ready to tackle another quilt pattern in no time.
Quick Pieced Half Square Triangle Units on a Long Grid
There are many ways to quick-piece half square triangle units, and it's not a bad idea to try them all, because triangle squares are one of the most common components used in quilts. Here's a method that lets you create lots of identical triangle squares in no time at all.
Make Quick Pieced Half-Square Triangle Units
Quilting tips and techniques. Use this quick piecing method to make perfect half square triangle units for your quilts.
Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern
Make a six inch floral quilt block using the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block pattern.
Country Nine-Patch In a Square Quilt Blocks
Sew up a batch of these pretty Country Nine-Patch quilt blocks for our Beginner Block Lotto, or use them to make a quilt for yourself.
Patchwork Cat Quilt Block Pattern
This patchwork cat quilt block goes together pretty quickly. The block finishes at 12-inches square. Try this quilt block for your next cat quilt.
Watercolor Quilt Pattern with Cats and Butterflies
Have fun stitching this free cat quilt pattern from About Quilting, a wallhanging with three appliqued cats looking at a flower garden just outside the windows.
Jigsaw Puzzle Quilt Pattern
Use this easy quilt pattern to turn a traditional "H" quilt into a scrappy Jigsaw Puzzle quilt. One of the hundreds of quilt patterns from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Learn How to Make Quilt Backing
Quilt backing can be made from any fabric. Use these instructions to make backing for your quilts.
Bricks and Cobblestones Quilt Block Pattern
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt. Another free quilt pattern available at About.com Quilting.
Four Little Baskets Quilt Block and Quilt
Use my quilt block pattern to make the Four Little Baskets quilt block, a 12-inch design that you can change dramatically by altering its colors and color values.
Recognize Patchwork Blocks and Analyze Their Structure
We can categorize patchwork quilt blocks by the gridded arrangement of their patches. With a little practice, you'll instantly recognize any type of patchwork block and be able to analyze how it goes together.
Tapestry Basket Quilt Block Pattern
Customize my 16" square Tapestry Basket quilt block pattern to suit your needs. Lots of half square triangles make this quilt block a natural choice for a scrap quilt.
Basket Quilt Block - Scrappy Basket Quilt Pattern
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or all for yourself.