Whether you’re an advanced quilter or just starting out, there’s a pattern in this list for you. My quilt patterns always include step-by-step instructions and illustrations that show you just how easy it is to make a quilt. Even if a pattern looks complex, I encourage beginning quilters to choose any project in the archives. The patterns in this handy index are illustrated in gallery format to help you preview the designs. To view larger images, start with the first page and step through the gallery one page at a time. Some rectangular quilts are skewed or cropped to squares in the thumbnail view. Click on an image to see the actual quilt.
More Patterns
For hundreds of individual block patterns, try my quilt block patterns archives. Many of the patterns include instructions for multiple blocks and entire quilts. This on-point bed sized quilt is shown in red, white, and blue, but the design will work just as well sewn in any theme. Bright Pathways Quilt Pattern Garden Lattice Quilt Pattern X’s and O’s Quilt Pattern X’s and O’s Baby Quilt in Two Sizes Chariot Wheel Quilt Pattern The quilt shown here flip-flops the colors of the double frames that surround four patches. Take a look at page 5 to see an example of the quilt with frame colors in the same position throughout. Easy Framed Four Patch Quilt Pattern Interlocking Chains Quilt Pattern 1852 Friendship Quilt Pattern Carnival Pinwheels Quilt Pattern Give this easy quilt pattern a try the next time you need a quick quilting project. The quilt finishes at about 73" x 85", but is easy to create other size needs. Easy Rail Fence Quilt Pattern Looking for something smaller, try my Rail Fence Baby Quilt Pattern Easy Double Four Patch Scrap Quilt Pattern One reason it appears more complex is likely the quilt’s setting triangles, which are created from patchwork (half and quarter nine patch blocks) rather than cut from a single piece of fabric. Floating Nine Patch Baby Quilt Make either or both of the quilts – a miniature version of a quilt for a baby would make a wonderful coordinating wall hanging.
Miniature Monkey Wrench Quilt Pattern Monkey Wrench Baby Quilt Pattern
Change the quilt’s appearance in any way you like, and sew more blocks to increase its size. Crafty Windows Quilt Pattern Linked Stars Quilt Pattern In this layout, portions of the background ‘drop out,’ giving the quilt a trellis-like appearance. Ornate Stars Quilt Pattern Civil War reproduction fabrics inspired the design, but it will work equally well with any type of theme. Civil War Quilt Pattern Christmas Row Quilt Pattern These comfy quilts are perfect for babies and warm lap quilts, but they also work nicely for beds that our furry friends love. Slightly Amish Basket Quilt Pattern Amish Style Miniature Quilt PatternHere’s a little miniature quilt, a double nine-patch sewn in the Amish style. The quilt finishes at about 25-1/2" square. You can make it much scrappier if you like, and you can go wild with color combinations to brighten it up. Do what feels right to you. Attic Windows Quilt Pattern Finished quilt size: 68" x 95 (add blocks and/or borders to increase size)
The Two Quilt Blocks Used
California Crossroads BlockHourglass Quilt Block Here’s a trio of patterns – two quilt blocks that can be assembled individually, for any project you like, and a large quilt that incorporates both designs (shown above). The blocks finish at 10-inches square and the quilt measures about 70" x 90". Add borders or alter the block count to make a quilt of a different size. Both quilt blocks are easy to assemble – no triangles, just straight-sided patches that can be rotary cut and strip pieced. The “chain” configuration emerges in the diagonal pathways of the quilt. Warm and Cozy Chains Quilt Pattern
The Quilt Block Patterns
Framed Nine Patch Quilt Block PatternFive Patch Chain Quilt Block Pattern Dark vertical sashing bars separate blocks in individual rows and lighter sashing strips are used horizontally between the rows. Cornerstones are cut from a medium value fabric. You can also use the quilt block patterns to make individual blocks – perfect for scrap quilts or block swaps. Refer to the quilt pattern for yardages and cutting instructions for an entire quilt. Blocks finish at 12-inches square. Quilt Pattern with Both Blocks
Individual Quilt Block Patterns
Sailboats Quilt Block OneSailboats Quilt Block Two Each Woven Logs quilt block finishes at 10" square. You can make a very orderly quilt or go super-scrappy with the layout. I’ve included strip piecing instructions, plus yardages and cutting info for a 60" x 80" quilt. Woven Logs Quilt & Quilt Block Pattern Bird’s Nest Quilt Block & Quilt Pattern Improved Four Patch Quilt Pattern Double Nine Patch Quilt Pattern All pieces in this patchwork quilt block are cut along the straight grain – no stretchy bias edges means it’s super easy to assemble. The quilt block finishes at 10" square, and the quilt pattern includes 18 Five Patch Chains alternated with Snowball blocks. Five Patch Chain Quilt Pattern You’ll find instructions for assembling the quilt blocks one patch at a time, which is perfect for scrappy quilts, and also a strip piecing option for anyone who wants to make a batch of identical blocks. I’ve included two layout suggestions for 35 blocks (plus yardages), but many more arrangements are possible for this versatile design.
Bonnie Scotsman Quilt Pattern Try Scots On Point, a Sew and Slice quilt made with Bonnie Scotsman quilt blocks Go entirely scrappy with my Sew and Slice Bonnie Scotsman quilt block pattern
I’ve included drawings to illustrate some of the differences and included a quilt suggestion, along with yardages and extra instructions, of course. Such a simple block, but one that can be either traditional or dramatic, depending on your fabric choices. Greek Cross Quilt Pattern Wishing Ring Quilt Block & Quilt Pattern I’ve included yardages and one potential layout for the quilt shown above. Coffin Star Quilt and Quilt Block Pattern You might notice that the quilt block is much like the traditional Milky Way design, but its half square triangles are arranged a bit differently. Framed Friendship Stars Quilt Pattern I’ve included instructions and yardages for an on-point wallhanging, but you can easily make modifications to create a quilt of any size. Batik Unequal Nine Patch Quilt Pattern The pattern includes an option for assembling the blocks one patch at a time, and another for strip piecing if you prefer that method. You’ll also find yardages and instructions for the quilt shown here. Philadelphia Pavement Quilt Pattern Double Four Patch Quilt in Pink and Orange Use this free quilt pattern to make single blocks finishing at 15" square, or sew the quilt illustrated above. Broken Dishes Quilt and Quilt Block Pattern Hopscotch Baby/Toddler Quilt Pattern She introduced me to the pink/orange look, which I’ve incorporated into the Cheddar and Pink Sawtooth Stars quilt, which is a bit more subdued and also sewn with the additional of green. You say you aren’t a fan of orange and pink combos? Then simply change the colors to suit your tastes. Sawtooth Stars Quilt Each block’s color value (contrast) arrangement is split vertically, and deviates from the norm, with a dark background in one-half of the block and a light background in the other. The pattern walks you through the construction of two quilt blocks, and although they have the same components, they’re sewn together in different ways. Dutchman’s Puzzle Quilt Pattern Try a black background instead of using the light fabric shown, and replace the remaining colors with bright fabrics that contrast with the black. A Walk Through the Maze Quilt Pattern Illinois Road Quilt Pattern The quilt finishes at 72" x 92", but you can adjust its size by playing with border numbers and dimensions. Hula Twist Quilt Pattern Make the 48" square wallhanging for yourself or when you need a gift. The quilt goes together fairly quickly, and its theme can be altered dramatically by simply changing the fabrics. Ohio Star Wallhanging Pattern The quilt is made with one traditional block sewn in two different colorways. Blocks are assembled entirely with quick pieced flying geese units, but using two different methods. With one technique, you’ll sew small squares to a larger square to create the geese, and with the other method, you’ll start with rectangles. Whirlpools Baby Quilt Pattern The Cozy Chains quilt has dark squares than run diagonally through all of the blocks, adding another bit of visual texture. Cozy Chains Quilt Pattern Autumn Leaves Quilt Pattern Easy Framed Nine Patch Quilt Pattern Sashing and cornerstones separate the scrappy blocks, which are sewn in brightly colored, warm patchwork set on a dark brown background. Simply change the color scheme if you’d like to give the quilt a different appearance. Monkey Wrench Baby Quilt Pattern Holiday Ribbons includes a pattern for a 30" square quilt, along with a coordinating table runner and placemats. Holiday Ribbons Quilt Pattern & Accessories Harvest Stars Quilt Pattern My quilt is lightweight, with no batting, but I’ve provided yardage and cutting instructions for a middle layer if you choose to add it. Hearts ’n Rags Rag Quilt Pattern Use the open areas to create an I Spy quilt. Stars Through the Windows Baby Quilt Pattern Midnight Blues finishes at 59" x 79". Midnight Blues Quilt Patten I’ve seen this design referred to in other ways, including ‘circle rag quilt.’ Cathedral Windows Rag Quilt Pattern Under the Stars Quilt Pattern Jewel Box Quilt Pattern Summer Dragon Bed Quilt Pattern Oriental Courtyards Quilt Pattern Springtime Ribbons Quilt Pattern New: Framed Nine Patch Baby Quilt Pattern Grandma’s Favorite Quilt Pattern The quilt finishes at 63-1/2" x 84-1/2". Card Trick Quilt Pattern Starry Nights Strippy Set Quilt Pattern Snowballing Economy Quilt Pattern Christmas Orchard Quilt Pattern Rocky Glen Quilt Pattern Double Stars Quilt Pattern Holiday Harvest Quilt Pattern Eight Hands Around Quilt Pattern Pineapple Quilt Pattern The blocks in this quilt pattern are 10" square and the quilt finishes at about 55" x 69". Change the look if you’d like. Use bright juvenile prints for a child’s quilt or go a little softer for a baby quilt. How about batiks? Or maybe white and black prints with a touch of red. Got Blues? Quilt Pattern The fabrics illustrated work with a U.S. patriotic theme, but the pattern itself is generic – try juvenile prints, florals, batiks, reproductions – anything goes. Waving the Flag - Free Quilt Pattern The quilt blocks finish at 11-1/4" square and the quilt itself measures about 66" x 66". Missouri Puzzle Quilt Pattern
Pinwheel in a Square and Mosaic Pinwheels.
Quilt blocks are alternated from row to row to create a secondary design when blocks are joined. The layout makes it look like blocks are placed on-point, but they’re actually sewn together horizontally. Quilt blocks finish at 8-inches square and the quilt measures about 53" x 69". Springtime Pinwheels Quilt Pattern If you’d rather make the quilt all by yourself, use the signature panels to honor family members, or sew a darker strip in that slot if you’d prefer to do away with signatures. Little Friendship Stars Quilt Pattern Marina Blues is a 68-inch square quilt made with two different quilt blocks. It was inspired by a model home I toured many, many years ago – all teals and blues and sea-greens, with a crystal clear blue-lined pool outside the back door – a perfect match for the Florida beach town it sat in. Marina Blues Quilt Pattern The 9-inch quilt blocks are constructed with two different fabrics, one a light neutral and one dark. The quilt measures about 70" x 77". Snail’s Trail Quilt Pattern The quilt finishes at about 84" x 98". Vintage Chains Quilt Pattern Sunbonnet Sue Quilt Pattern Floral Rag Quilt Pattern (2 sizes) Free Rag Quilt Pattern The quilt is suitable for quilters of any skill level. Anniversary Sampler Quilt Index How to Make a Denim Quilt The pattern includes instructions for single blocks, plus yardages and the extra details you need to construct a small quilt with King’s Crown blocks on-point. King’s Crown Quilt Pattern Scrappy Hearts Quilt Pattern Grandmother’s Choice Quilt Pattern The Ocean Waves quilt pattern is perfect for scrap quilts, but looks great sewn in an orderly fashion, too. If the number of patches the quilt requires seems like more than you want to take on, just assemble a small batch of the units each time you sit down to sew. Accumulate them in a box, keeping track of how many you add each time. For a true scrap quilt, sew the units with random fabrics from each day’s sewing tasks. The end result is definitely worth the effort. Ocean Waves Quilt Pattern Clownin’ Around Quilt Pattern Learn to String Piece Yo Yo Quilt Instructions Christmas Star Quilt Pattern Make the Oriental Lanterns Quilt Lilacs & Roses Free Quilt Pattern Make Prairie Points
