75 Free Easy Quilt Patterns for Beginners - Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom (2024)

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75+ Free Quilt Patterns for Beginners: What Makes a Quilt Pattern Perfect for a Beginner? Easy Quilt Patterns with Precuts Where to Purchase Precuts for Quilting Recommended Supplies for a Beginning Quilter Free Quilt Patterns for Beginners: 1. Easy Zig Zag Quilt Pattern 2. Jelly Roll Jam Quilt Pattern 3. Seaside Square in Square from a JellyrollQuilt 4. Herringbone Quilt Pattern using half-square triangles 5. Big Heart Quilt 6. Make a Chevron Quilt the Easy Way 7. Quick and Easy Basket Weave Quilt 8. Free Pattern: Red White and Blue Basket Weave Quilt 9. Simple Square Blocks Quilt Pattern 10. Summer Vibes Geometric Quilt Pattern 11. Easy Snowball Quilt Pattern 12. Rainbow Blocks Quilt Pattern 13. Double Hourglass Block Tutorial 14. Diagonal Strip Quilt Tutorial 15. Straight as an Arrow Quilt Pattern 16. Snuggly Bricks Quilt Tutorial 17. Classic Quilt Tutorial 18. Easy Plus Quilt Pattern 19. Hexagon Quilt Tutorial 20. Postcards From Sweeden Quilt Fresh Diamonds Quilt Tutorial 21. Garden District Picnic Quilt 22. Fast Four Patch Quilt Tutorial 23. Solitare Pattern 24. Three Times Around Free Quilt Pattern 25. Sweet Snowball Quilt Pattern 26. Tuscan Cuddle Quilt Pattern 27. Jack-O-Lantern Quilt Pattern for Halloween 28. Urban Baby Quilt Pattern 29. Layer Cake Lemonade Quilt Pattern 30. Cartwheel Quilt Tutorial 31. Broken Dish Quilt Tutorial 32. Bliss Quilt Pattern 33. Summertime Herringbone Quilt 34. charm pack quilt using disappearing 9-patch quilt blockstutorial 35. Modern Strip Quilt – Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial 36. Butterfly Mini Quilt Pattern 37. Refracted Quilt Tutorial 38. Peaches and Cream Quilt Pattern 39. Modular Blocks Quilt 40. Precious Gem Quilt Pattern 41. FREE Squared Quilt Pattern: 42. Easy Strip Quilt 43. Patchwork Chevron Quilt Tutorial 44. Circle Quilt Pattern 45. Postage Stamp Mini Quilt 46. Strip and Flip Baby Quilt 47. String Quilt Block Tutorial 48. Colored Happy Quilt Pattern 49. Pins and Paws Quilt Tutorial 50. 4 Patch Slice Quilt Pattern 51. Petunia Strings Quilt Tutorial 52. Simple Strips, Free Quilt Pattern 53. ScrappyStrips BlockTutorial 54. Baby Basket Quilt Pattern 55. QuickHerringbone Quilt Tutorial 56. Minimal Triangles Quilt Pattern 57. Free quilt pattern: Accidental Quilt Block Tutorial (several variations w/ the block) 58. Modern Rail Fence Quilt 59. How to Make a Pinwheel Quilt 60. Fresh Diamonds Quilt Tutorial 61. Sunny Tied Quilt 62. Prism Quilt Pattern 63. Retro Plaid Free Quilt Pattern 64. Quilt pattern for beginners: Sundance Quilt Pattern 65. Colorbrick Quilt 66. Patchwork Duvet Cover 67. A Wedding Quilt 68. Easy Strawberry Fields BricksQuilt 69. Layer Cake Coin Quilt: 70. Quick Four-Patch Tutorial 71. Jelly Roll Strip Quilt Pattern 72. Simple Sixteen Free Quilt Pattern 73. Patchwork Gingham Quilt Pattern and Tutorial 74. Free Little Houses Baby Quilt Pattern 75. Rhapsody in Blue – Free Nine Patch Quilt Pattern 76. Baby Boutique Quilt Pattern Frequently asked beginner quilting questions: What are the easiest quilt patterns for beginners? How many Layers Does a Quilt Have? What supplies do I need for my first quilt? When shopping, how much fabric should I purchase? Should I buy a quilt “kit”? How Do I Find More free Quilt patterns? One of the Quilt pattern links no longer works; what should I do? Now that we have reached the end… Don't miss any more posts! Follow along on: FAQs

Are you looking for easy quilt patterns? Then you’ll love these simple patterns I am sharing today! This collection of over 75 Free Easy Quilt Patterns for Beginners is guaranteed to get you excited about quilting! (* Updated Dec 2022 to add a few new free patterns and correct any broken, outdated links!)

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75+ Free Quilt Patterns for Beginners:

Did you get a new sewing machine this year? Or maybe you’re just ready to dip your toe into the world of quilting? If so, today’s post is perfect for you! I’ve rounded up over 75 fabulously free quilt patterns to share.

These easy quilt patterns for beginners will be the perfect way to get started with quilting. The best part of this free quilt pattern roundup is that many of these patterns include detailed instructions with step-by-step tutorials with photos or sometimes even a video tutorial to help you sew your quilt. Several even include free pdf quilting patterns to print.

What Makes a Quilt Pattern Perfect for a Beginner?

If you are just beginning to dabble in quilting, there are a few things I recommend looking for in a quilt pattern:

  1. Easy Quilts Patterns with straight-forward, simple piecing. Look for a pattern that is easy to assemble and uses basic shapes such as large squares or rectangles. In my opinion, your first couple of quilting projects should be fast and easy to ensure you finish them and build up your “quilting confidence”
  2. Precuts. Another suggestion for a beginner quilting patternis one that is made usingprecuts. (keep reading to learn more about precut fabrics.)

Easy Quilt Patterns with Precuts

Many of the quilt designs I am sharing today are designed to use precut fabric (my favorite way to quilt.) Precuts come in various shapes (fat quarter bundles, layer cakes, jelly rolls, or charm packs.)

I personally love using precuts as they can cut your cutting and prep time in half!

Another bonus of using precuts is a selection ofprecutsallows you to include so many different patterns of fabric that you might not have been able to afford to add to your fabric collection if you were purchasing yardage.

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Where to Purchase Precuts for Quilting

Some of my favorite places to get precuts for good prices areEtsy,Amazon,andthe Fat Quarter Shop.

The free quilt patterns showcased in this round-up are perfect for quilters of all skill levels, from beginner quilters to seasoned pros. (Even the most seasoned quilter likes a quick and easy project every now and then, lol.)

Recommended Supplies for a Beginning Quilter

The good news is you don’t really need a lot of specialty supplies to get started quilting. A few basic supplies would be:

  • fabric (of course)
  • quilt batting
  • ruler, cutting mat, scissors/rotary cutter (this is a perfect cutting set for beginners)
  • iron
  • pins
  • basic sewing supplies (like a sewing machine)
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There are so many beautiful quilt patterns for beginners in this round-up! Do any of the easy quilt patterns catch your eye, or maybe you’ve already sewn one?Let me know in the comments below, and have fun browsing!

Free Quilt Patterns for Beginners:

1. Easy Zig Zag Quilt Pattern

This simple quilt pattern is made using all charm packs. (5-inch squares) The beginner quilt pattern looks like it might be complicated, but the pattern uses simple techniques to make the zig-zag and comes together quickly.

2. Jelly Roll Jam Quilt Pattern

Thisfree quilt patternis super easy! You just sew 3jelly rollstrips together and cut them up to make the blocks!

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3. Seaside Square in Square from a JellyrollQuilt

Thisfree patternis just a quilt blocktutorial– not an actual printable pattern, but it is easy to put together a few blocks to make a quilt. Plus, it starts with a jellyroll, so even though it looks complicated, the quilt block is pretty much all straight lines! The post contains a fulltutorialwith step-by-step instructions, plus a videotutorial

4. Herringbone Quilt Pattern using half-square triangles

This easy Herringbone Quilt is made withhalf-square triangles! The halfsquare triangleblock is one of my favoriteeasy quilt blocks! It comes together soo fast since you use 10-inchfabricsquares and a shortcuthalf-square trianglemethod.

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5. Big Heart Quilt

This heart-shaped quilt is adorable and even better, you can make it out of charm packs!

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6. Make a Chevron Quilt the Easy Way

If you are looking for a fun and modern quilt pattern that is easy to sew, you will love this freeChevron Quilttutorial. Thischevron quiltis made using a layer cake andhalf-square triangles(layer cakes arepre-cut fabricsquares that are 10 by 10-inch squares). Thetrickthat makes it “the easy way” is a fun hack that lets you make – four halfsquare triangleblocks at a time.)

7. Quick and Easy Basket Weave Quilt

This simple basketweave pattern is perfect for abeginner quilteror someone who just likes a quick and easy project. The quilt pattern is designed for 10-inch precuts, but yardage works great too. The quilt top only takes a few hours to assemble and definitely belongs on this list of free quilt patterns for beginners.

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8. Free Pattern: Red White and Blue Basket Weave Quilt

This fun patriotic quilt is another version of the basket weave quilt from above, but instead of a single-color basket weave, the pattern calls for 2 2.5-inch strips to create the block. If you enjoy using precuts, you can use layer cakes or jelly rolls for this pattern.

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9. Simple Square Blocks Quilt Pattern

Thefree quilt patternis a fun way to showcase your favorite set of holidayfabrics. Designed for layer cake precuts, you will have so much fun piecing thequilt toptogether. What makes this quilt patternbeginner-friendlyis there is not too much cutting, and keeping the blocks lined up straight and even is super easy.

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10. Summer Vibes Geometric Quilt Pattern

Thiseasy quiltpattern is made completely with squares andhalf-square triangles(using the 2-at-a-time method), so it is fast to put together and perfect forbeginner quilters.

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11. Easy Snowball Quilt Pattern

The colors in this freebeginner-friendlyquilt pattern are absolutely striking! This quilt uses the shortcut snowball method, so it is so much easier to assemble than it looks.

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12. Rainbow Blocks Quilt Pattern

The Rainbow Blocks Quilt Pattern is a bright, colorful, and oh-so-simple simple quilt pattern made using a jelly roll and a single background fabric. The free quilt pattern comes in 4 sizes and includes a free printable pdf pattern.

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13. Double Hourglass Block Tutorial

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15. Straight as an Arrow Quilt Pattern

This easy quilt pattern is just half square triangles with a bit of sashing. Simple, but striking.

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16. Snuggly Bricks Quilt Tutorial

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17. Classic Quilt Tutorial

This hour glass quilt pattern is classic and super easy to make!

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18. Easy Plus Quilt Pattern

The plus quilt is made entirely of 5-inch charm squares and is super easy and fast to put together. It would make a perfectfirst project. I love plus quilts; they are precut-friendly and allow you to use a variety offabrics. This pattern has a pdf pattern template andy has 3 versions to choose from!!

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19. Hexagon Quilt Tutorial

Hexagon quilts are a bit trickier due to the angles, but thisfree quilt patterntutorialshows you how to make a hexagon shape using a half-hexagon quiltruler, which makes a perfectlyeasy quiltfor abeginner!

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20. Postcards From Sweeden Quilt

This easy quilt looks complicated but is made from all half-square triangles!

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Fresh Diamonds Quilt Tutorial

This is another one of the great free quilt patterns for beginners. Made completely of half square triangles and you can use the shortcut method to get this one pieced in no time.

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21. Garden District Picnic Quilt

This beautiful quilt pattern for beginners uses gorgeousfabricsfrom Heather Bailey’s Garden Districtfabricline, which, unfortunately, is no longer available for sale, but my favoritefabricmanufacturer,Art GalleryFabrics, has tons of floralfabriclines available.

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22. Fast Four Patch Quilt Tutorial

Four-patchquilts are easy, fast, andbeginner-friendly. This one is especially easy as it combines a four-patchwith a larger “patch” for less cutting and piecing, but basically the same look!

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23. Solitare Pattern

Made with half-square triangles!(my favorite easy quilt block)

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24. Three Times Around Free Quilt Pattern

This simple triangle quilt, while still a good project for beginners, takes the assembly up a notch because you will have to offset the triangles by 1/4 inch when sewing them together. As long as you have a rule and a marking pen, you will have no issues putting together this fantastic quilt.

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25. Sweet Snowball Quilt Pattern

Snowballing is a super-easy way to make a square quilt block more interesting!

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26. Tuscan Cuddle Quilt Pattern

Thisfree quilt patternis no longer available on the Shannonfabricssite, but I was able to find a version via the internet archive. Thepdfpatternlinkworks, (I tested it) it’s just a little slow to open.

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27. Jack-O-Lantern Quilt Pattern for Halloween

Thisfree Halloween quilt patternis agreat projectfor a simple quilt. It is all simple squares plus a few half-square and quarter-square triangle blocks. (The post includes a videotutorial.)

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28. Urban Baby Quilt Pattern

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29. Layer Cake Lemonade Quilt Pattern

This easy quilt pattern is put together with a layer cake.

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30. Cartwheel Quilt Tutorial

I know this quilt looks intricate, but it’s not, I promise! It is made with ajelly roll. The link will take a few moments to load as I had to hunt it down using the Internet archive. (so handy for broken links!)

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31. Broken Dish Quilt Tutorial

Beginner friendly quilt made completely with half-square triangles.

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32. Bliss Quilt Pattern

This is a super easy Quilt Pattern. You can print the PDF version! (This is another one I hunted down on the Internet Archive, so give it a moment, and it will automatically save to your computer.)

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33. Summertime Herringbone Quilt

Another fun herringbone quilt.

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34. charm pack quilt using disappearing 9-patch quilt blockstutorial

This gorgeous quilt starts with a nine-patch quilt block, slices it up, and sews it back together to create a new block.

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35. Modern Strip Quilt – Free Quilt Pattern and Tutorial

Super easy and modern-lookingbeginner quilt pattern. Using solidstrips of fabric, the quilt is allstripesof different sizes. Such a simple design, but the bright colors really pop on the white background, making it very eye-catching. I like that it is made withjelly rolls! (Such a time saver, but it looks yardage friendly too.) It is all straight lines which makes it a perfect project for abeginner quilter.

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36. Butterfly Mini Quilt Pattern

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37. Refracted Quilt Tutorial

I love how these quilt blocks are put together; so interesting.

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38. Peaches and Cream Quilt Pattern

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39. Modular Blocks Quilt

Super easy quilt – all squares and half-square triangles.

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40. Precious Gem Quilt Pattern

This blog is no longer active, but the free pattern is available via the internet archive. Just give it a few moments to load.

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41. FREE Squared Quilt Pattern:

A perfect first project.

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42. Easy Strip Quilt

This easystrip quiltis a fantastic way to usejelly rollfabric.

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43. Patchwork Chevron Quilt Tutorial

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44. Circle Quilt Pattern

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45. Postage Stamp Mini Quilt

This supersimple patchwork quilt, is another project that is all straight lines. Perfect for abeginner quilter.

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46. Strip and Flip Baby Quilt

This strip and flip baby quilt is made with Jelly rolls and is an excellent free quilt pattern for beginners.

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47. String Quilt Block Tutorial

(I’m very interested in trying this one.) I think I might make it my nextquilt project.

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48. Colored Happy Quilt Pattern

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49. Pins and Paws Quilt Tutorial

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50. 4 Patch Slice Quilt Pattern

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51. Petunia Strings Quilt Tutorial

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52. Simple Strips, Free Quilt Pattern

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53. ScrappyStrips BlockTutorial

This is just a blocktutorial, but it’s easy to piece together (so perfect forbeginners) plus, I love the look, and you can do so many things with it!

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54. Baby Basket Quilt Pattern

I love the pastel colors in this free quilt pattern, plus it used jelly roll strips, so it is super quick to put together.

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55. QuickHerringbone Quilt Tutorial

Give this one a minute to load, I had to track down the link on the internet archive, and the website is slow.

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56. Minimal Triangles Quilt Pattern

This free quilt pattern for beginners is made with large-scale half-square triangle blocks, so it comes together very quickly.

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57. Free quilt pattern: Accidental Quilt Block Tutorial (several variations w/ the block)

I love how intricate this quilt looks, but it is actually made with charm packs and a cut-up nine-patch block!

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58. Modern Rail Fence Quilt

The colors in this free Beginner friendly quilt pattern are absolutely striking! Plus, it is made with jelly rolls, so it is super easy!

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59. How to Make a Pinwheel Quilt

I love this quilt made entirely ofpinwheels.Pinwheelsare made usinghalf-square triangleblocks and would be agreat quiltfornew quilters.

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60. Fresh Diamonds Quilt Tutorial

This is another one of the great free quilt patterns for beginners. Made completely of half square triangles and you can use the shortcut method to get this one pieced in no time.

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61. Sunny Tied Quilt

Easy Strip quilt pattern, made with varying height strips, so it comes together very quickly.

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62. Prism Quilt Pattern

his easy quilt idea is all half-square triangles and snowball quilt blocks. Very simple and great for using up all your small scraps.

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63. Retro Plaid Free Quilt Pattern

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64. Quilt pattern for beginners: Sundance Quilt Pattern

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65. Colorbrick Quilt

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66. Patchwork Duvet Cover

This blogger made a duvet cover from the patchwork design, but you could just as easily quilt it to make it into a quilt.

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67. A Wedding Quilt

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68. Easy Strawberry Fields BricksQuilt

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69. Layer Cake Coin Quilt:

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70. Quick Four-Patch Tutorial

This is not a quilt pattern but a tutorial for a great way to make easy four-patch blocks. You could make as many as you want and put them together with some sashing to make any size quilt you want.

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71. Jelly Roll Strip Quilt Pattern

Another fast and easy quilt pattern using a jelly roll. This project is perfect for new quilters.

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72. Simple Sixteen Free Quilt Pattern

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73. Patchwork Gingham Quilt Pattern and Tutorial

One of the easiest free quilt patterns for beginners! In this very easy quilt pattern, Amy teaches you a great way to make a gingham quilt. The quilt is made by sewing long strips together and cutting the large block into smaller strips to make the gingham pattern.

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74. Free Little Houses Baby Quilt Pattern

This quilt pattern is basically sewing together blocks and is a great one to add to this list of easy quilt patterns.

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75. Rhapsody in Blue – Free Nine Patch Quilt Pattern

This stunning blue quilt is a free quilt pattern made of large nine-patch blocks and single fabric blocks, so it looks complicated, but it comes together very quickly.

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76. Baby Boutique Quilt Pattern

This particular free quilt pattern is a bit more labor-intensive, but still beginner-friendly.

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Congratulations, you made it through this awesomely long list of free quilt patterns for beginners!!!

If you still have a few more questions about getting started, I have answered a few that frequently come up!

Frequently asked beginner quilting questions:

What are the easiest quilt patterns for beginners?

Look for quilt patterns that use simple basic shapes such as large squares or rectangles. These types of quilts are fast to assemble and are very forgiving. My very first quilt was just a fat quarter set cut in half and sewn together. (See it here.)

How many Layers Does a Quilt Have?

Traditionally, a quilt has three layers, the top layer (which is usually “pieced” together in some sort of design or pattern,) the middle layer, which is some sort of batting or fleece, and the backing layer. (The backing can be pieced from scraps or a single cut of fabric.) You then either machine or hand quilt the 3 layers together and finish the edge with binding.

What supplies do I need for my first quilt?

A simple quilt can be made with basic supplies:
-fabric
quilt batting
-ruler, scissors, rotary cutter and mat
-iron
-pins
-basic sewing supplies
As you get more into quilting, you’ll find tons of fun accessories and supplies to add to your quilting supply stash, fancy rulers, quarter-inch presser foot, seam allowance rulers, Wonder Clips, top-of-the-line irons, etc…

When shopping, how much fabric should I purchase?

Without having a pattern in mind, it is difficult to know how much fabric to buy. If you come across a fabric you love, I recommend purchasing 3 yards. This way no matter what you decide to do with the fabric, you will have enough to use a quilt back or border or make a dress. If you know you will just be using the fabric for quilt blocks, you will need much less. Perhaps just a few fat quarters or 1 yard.

Should I buy a quilt “kit”?

Quilt kits include all the fabric you need to make a finished quilt. Kits come in a range of difficulties from beginner to advanced. I actually love a quilt kit for the time saved in coordinating different fabrics for the perfect quilt. As a beginner, I spent more time trying to figure out the ratios of colors and fabric amounts needed. You will also find that you will spend less money on fabric as the kit provides the exact amount needed.

How Do I Find More free Quilt patterns?

The best way to find more free quilt patterns is a quick search on Pinterest or, my favorite, visit some of the big-name fabric manufacturers, like Moda, Riley Blake, Art Gallery Fabrics, or Robert Kauffman, and search through their free pattern archives. Whenever a new fabric line comes out, the designer usually includes a free quilt pattern. (Some of the patterns may be a bit more challenging than the list I made here, but you may find one you love!)

One of the Quilt pattern links no longer works; what should I do?

As you know, the internet and all of these websites are constantly changing, deleting, and rearranging. If you come across a broken link, leave me a comment, and I will try to hunt the pattern down or find something similar to replace it with.

If you don’t want to wait for me to get back to you, I will let you in on the internet’s best-kept secret. It’s called the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. This is the link: Internet Archive. Paste the broken link into the search bar, and if the archive has ever indexed the page, it will show you how the page looked, and you can capture the quilt pattern however you wish.

Now that we have reached the end…

These 75 free quilt patterns for beginners (or anyone looking for some simple ideas) are the perfect projects to start with. With classic patchwork quilts, modern takes on traditional techniques such as applique and block making, this collection has something for everyone. The included instructions make it easy to follow along and complete your project, no matter what level of expertise you have.

So dive into this resource today and get ready to start stitching together your next memorable work of art. Let me know your favorite quilt from the collection in the comments below!

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FAQs

What is the easiest quilt pattern for a beginner? ›

A baby quilt pattern is great for beginners because the pieces are large and not as fussy to sew as some quilts with smaller pieces. The Gathered precuts free quilt pattern is made with a precut stack of fabric called a Layer cake, which is a stack of fabric all cut to 10″ x 10″. This quilt is very beginner-friendly!

What are the 3 quilts a woman should make? ›

Quilts as storytelling

According to Grace, a woman should make three quilts before she's married: a Tree of Paradise, a Flower Basket, and a Pandora's Box. Although, some versions of this truism replace the Pandora's Box with a Double Wedding Ring quilt.

What is the most popular quilt pattern of all time? ›

The Log Cabin block is one of the most well-known and popular of all patchwork patterns. To pioneers traveling West, it symbolized home, warmth, love and security. The center square of the block was done in red to represent the hearth, the focal point of life in a cabin or home.

What is the easiest quilting method? ›

Straight line quilting is the easiest way to finish a quilt and it's especially great for beginner quilters. After spending so much time making a quilt, you can confidently quilt it yourself in straight or wavy lines.

What is the oldest quilt pattern? ›

Nine Patch: The Nine Patch quilt pattern is one of the oldest and most basic quilt block designs. It consists of nine equal-sized squares arranged in a three-by-three grid. This pattern dates back to ancient Egypt and has been found in quilts from many different cultures throughout history.

What is the golden rule in quilting? ›

The golden ratio occurs in nature and is widely considered to be the “perfect proportion.” Objects that adhere to the golden ratio appear balanced and pleasing to our senses. The ratio, in its simplest form, is 1.6 to 1. This is applied so that each border should be 1.6 times larger than the previous one.

What were the quilt patterns used by slaves? ›

Some of the most common patterns were “Monkey Wrench,” “Star,” “Crossroads” and “Wagon Wheel.” Quilts slung over a fence or windowsill, Page 2 seemingly to air, passed on the necessary information to slaves.

What is a dignity quilt? ›

Our quilt is placed over your loved one as we receive them into our care. We have seen and heard many comforting emotions that this quilt has brought to others; time after time. This special quilt not only represents dignity, but comfort and peace as well. This is just another way we go beyond the service; way beyond.

What is a crazy quilt pattern? ›

Crazy quilting does not actually refer to a specific kind of quilting (the needlework which binds two or more layers of fabric together), but a specific kind of patchwork lacking repeating motifs and with the seams and patches heavily embellished.

What is the most common quilt block size for beginners? ›

Blocks for New quilters

I recommend that you make multiples of each block in a fairly large size (at least 10-12″). Patchwork is easier with larger sizes and gets more difficult the smaller the pieces. Then practice sewing your blocks together into rows to make a small quilt out of each block.

What is the most famous quilt in the world? ›

The Jane Stickle Quilt is comprised of 169 five-inch blocks, each in different patterns, containing a remarkable total of 5,602 pieces surrounded by a unique scalloped border.

What is a good beginner quilt pattern? ›

Half square Triangles (HSTs) are the most classic, timeless quilt block I could think of. You can modernize them with different fabrics, but the look of the quilt top made of JUST Half Square Triangles is stunning, yet simple. Once a HST is conquered, a quilter is ready to move on to other quilt patterns.

What size quilt for a beginner? ›

Baby size quilt

The Baby (30'' x 40'') is perfect for beginners wanting to make their first or second quilt (if the design is beginner enough).

What should my first quilt be? ›

Sometimes the best way to learn to quilt is to start with something small. A baby quilt is the perfect size if you are machine quilting for the first time. The size of these quilts makes it manageable to push and pull the entire thing through your domestic sewing machine, no matter how small the throat space.

What is the best fabric to use if you are a beginner quilter? ›

Quilting cotton is a high quality fabric which is the best and easiest choice for quilting. As with all fabric it is prone to shrinkage so some choose to pre wash before use. I have never had an issue with shrinkage using good quality quilting cotton. Quilts naturally wrinkle after washing and become soft.

How to design a quilt for beginners? ›

How to design your own quilt pattern:
  1. Decide on a scale. ...
  2. Draw your block keeping the tips above in mind, try to stick to straight lines when just starting out.
  3. You may have to start over. ...
  4. Calculate the size of the blocks you have drawn. ...
  5. Make a plan. ...
  6. Test one block before cutting your entire quilt. ...
  7. Fix any errors.
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