When you’re ready to start a new quilting project, sometimes picking a pattern can be the hardest part! Have no fear — we’ve rounded up the ultimate list of 53 patchwork quilt patterns, with some of our favorite bed quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts and more! Look around for lots of freebies, plus some that are perfect for using pre-cuts and fabrics from your stash.
Check out this mega-list of 53 patchwork quilt patterns!
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8 Free Layer Cake Quilt Patterns
With lots of options for beginners, this list of quilts using Layer Cake pre-cut squares includes some of our favorite quick-to-sew projects. Even if you don’t have a lot of pre-cuts in your stash, we bet you’ll enjoy browsing these free patterns, including the Circle of Life Mini featured above.
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8 Scrap-Friendly Baby Quilt Patterns
Baby quilts are fast and fun to sew, thanks to their small size! But that doesn’t mean they should be boring. This list of eight modern baby quilts includes graphic, scrappy and chic crib-size quilts you’ll love to make as gifts. Including designs for baby boys and girls, these quilts will help you use fabrics from your stash.
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7 Free Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns
Fat quarters are like candy for quilters. If you love to collect these fabric pre-cuts, but want some more ideas for how to use them, this round-up is for you! Bust your stash with these FREE fat-quarter friendly patterns for wall quilts (like the Mesa Mini pictured above), baby quilts and throw quilts.
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7 Sampler Quilt Patterns
Ready to shake up your technique and learn some challenging new blocks? Sampler quilt patterns won’t bore you, because you’ll always have a new block to sew! This pretty Spring Sampler quilt features blocks on point. Check out this list of seven sampler quilt patterns in a variety of styles, from classic to modern.
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8 Free Baby Quilt Patterns
Since it’s popular for many quilters to make a baby quilt for their first project, we thought we’d share a few more free crib-quilt patterns that are great for beginners! With patchwork quilt patterns that are easy to sew, like the Prairie Pinwheel quilt pictured above, you’ll have lots of stash-busting projects to start!
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8 Cozy Lap Quilt Patterns
Do you love to snuggle on the couch under a handmade quilt? Treat yourself to a quilt that’s just for you… or sew a lap-size quilt for a gift! This collection of lap quilt patterns will inspire you to start your next project. Generally around 50″ x 60″ in size, lap quilts can be relatively quick to sew, and they are great for a summer picnic!
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7 Free One-Block Quilt Patterns
There’s something pretty special about starting with one quilt block, and eventually looking out to see that you’ve completed enough blocks to make your whole quilt top! If you are looking for a satisfying finish, check out these free quilt patterns made from a single block, including the pretty Garden Windows project featured above.
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