30+ Quilts To Make

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Here’s is a large collection of free quilt projects that I’ve organized from my bookmarks and previous Tipnut features…many are simple to make and perfect for beginners. Plenty of inspiration in this list!

freshlemonsquilts.com

freshlemonsquilts.com

Lemon Squares: The Lemon Squares Quilt Pattern is a squares-in-squares quilt that is made out of only 6 types of blocks.

Simple Go-To Quilt: Learn how to machine quilt with this simple project.

katiedid.squarespace.com

katiedid.squarespace.com

larkcrafts.com

larkcrafts.com

Take-Along: It’s a basic quilt design (nine fat quarter patches) that has a buttoned fabric strap to make it easier to carry a folded quilt.

Raw Edge Layer Cake: The seams are clipped to give some great ‘cuddle-up’ texture.

bloomandblossom.blogspot.com

bloomandblossom.blogspot.com

makeitawonderfullife.blogspot.com

makeitawonderfullife.blogspot.com

Simple Circle: Two-part tutorial showing you how to make a lovely, and surprisingly simple, circle quilt.

Snuggly Bricks: Quick and easy quilts made with fat quarters.

polkadotchair.com

polkadotchair.com

sewmamasew.com

sewmamasew.com

Crayon Box: Bright and colorful baby quilt that can be adjusted for bigger sizes if you like.

Boxed In: This pattern is definitely one that can be put together in a weekend, or even less, if you are ambitious!

modabakeshop.com

modabakeshop.com

incolororder.blogspot.com

incolororder.blogspot.com

Colors Quilt Tutorial: Lovely patchwork quilt, free pdf pattern. Size: 165 blocks, 15 rows, 11 columns, 61″ x 83″ finished.

Pieced Scrap Border: The pieced block is no more than a square center that has been given a pieced border.

redpepperquilts.com

redpepperquilts.com

rileyblakedesigns.com

rileyblakedesigns.com

Felicity: Promises to go together quickly and be very forgiving.

Crazy Nine Patch Lattice: Tutorial for making crazy nine-patch blocks, with another tutorial for making a nine-patch lattice quilt.

ohfransson.com

ohfransson.com

vanessachristenson.com

vanessachristenson.com

Nine Patch Tutorial: Shows you how to make a nine square block.

T-Shirt: You’ll need around 20 t-shirts to make this quilt.

craftzine.com

craftzine.com

cluckclucksew.com

cluckclucksew.com

Raw Edge Circle: Finished size is about 42″x 56″ but it’s easy to make this whatever size you want.

Modern Square Garden: The tutorial is for making the quilt top, finished sized is 38 1/2″ x 51 1/2″.

tearosehome.blogspot.com

tearosehome.blogspot.com

cicadadaydream.blogspot.com

cicadadaydream.blogspot.com

Simple Tied Quilt:
No fussing with binding tapes as this quilt is self-bound.

Vintage Sheet: A simple quilt perfect for beginners using blocks of vintage sheets (you can use any fabric you like).

pinsandthimbles.wordpress.com

pinsandthimbles.wordpress.com

diaryofaquilter.com

diaryofaquilter.com

Hour Glass Block Tutorial: You can use any size square you want, depending on what size you want your hour-glass block to be.

Cathedral Window Tutorial: Measurements and instructions for making a cathedral window block…includes lots of resources.

sometimescrafter.blogspot.com

sometimescrafter.blogspot.com

metrosupialdesigns.wordpress.com

metrosupialdesigns.wordpress.com

Value Quilts Tutorial: Baby quilts, wall hangings, bed quilts, or a favorite blankie, make it any size you want.

1-2-3 Easy: This quilt utilizes the “pillow-case” method of binding, so there are no bias strips to make.

modernorganicfabrics.com

modernorganicfabrics.com

honeybearlane.com

honeybearlane.com

Puff: Baby-size but good project to try your hand at this method of quilting.

Blue Jeans: This is the project you’ve been saving your old jeans for.

allpeoplequilt.com

allpeoplequilt.com

sugarnspicecreations.blogspot.com

sugarnspicecreations.blogspot.com

Scatter Sunshine Scrappy: The example size is for a baby quilt but you can easily adjust for whatever size you like.

5×5 Tutorial:
The sample in the tutorial is for a baby quilt but you can make it larger for an adult sized quilt if you like, no problem!

cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com

cloud9fabrics.blogspot.com

freshlemonsquilts.com

freshlemonsquilts.com

Kaleidoscopic Kites: Ideal for beginners, each block has only 4 pieces and if you are familiar with chain piecing, you will make quick work of assembling these blocks.

His & Hers: Finished size is 99″ x 100″ and a fun variation of a coin quilt.

quispamsisquilter.blogspot.com

quispamsisquilter.blogspot.com

allaboutyou.com

allaboutyou.com

Patchwork Bedspread: 7 1/2″ squares of fabric (54 in total) are sewn together in six rows (of 9 squares each), backed with fabric and lightweight wadding. Edges trimmed with ribbon and buttons are hand-stitched in a random arrangement.

Self Binding Tutorial: Teaches how to use a larger piece of fabric for the back and use the extra fabric to bind quilt.

carinascraftblog.wardi.dk

carinascraftblog.wardi.dk

fatquartershop.com

fatquartershop.com

Full Swing Pattern: Finished size measures 66″ square, pattern available via free pdf download.

Raw Edge Jelly Roll: All the cutting is done for you with this easy-peasy project using 64 jelly roll strips and batting.

sweetwater.typepad.com

sweetwater.typepad.com

purlbee.squarespace.com

purlbee.squarespace.com

Sunny Tied: Bright and cherry quilt that’s light enough to use over the warm summer months.

Sucky Puff (yo-yo) Quilt: Finished size measure 42-1/2″ x 54″ or 28 rows of 21 yo-yos. Includes template for making the yo-yos (each is filled with a small pom pom) and then instructions for assembling into a quilt.

red-brolly.com

red-brolly.com

marthastewart.com

marthastewart.com

Patchwork Memory Idea: A simple patchwork blanket made with old baby clothes, blankets and pajamas. Backed with prewashed cotton fabric.

Helpful Tutorials:

String Quilt: Vintage

*First published on Tipnut September 2, 2009 and moved to this page for better organization

Vintage String Quilt - Click For Larger File
*Click Picture For Larger File

Directions:

  • Use 10 inch squares (or smaller) from better parts of worn blankets or men’s flannel shirt tails, for block foundation Step 1. This also makes the lining for finished quilt. A grand opportunity to use up all those long slender scraps left in the scrap-bag.
  • Pre-Shrink Materials That Are New by wetting and pressing.
  • Sew strips to the foundation piece as shown Step (1) and (2) Making Block (1) with two sides loose.

Method To Sew Together

  • Step (3) Lay block (1) on top of block (2).
  • Pin lining on block (1) back out of seams way and sew edge of two blocks together. Flatten seam and whip the lining on block (1) down flat over the seam. Either put the quilt together in strips or make a square and keep adding blocks. Finish edge with a binding.
  • The whole trick is to keep the sewn edge of one block inside the loose edge of the other block when putting the blocks together. When quilt is set together the lining is finished too.

Source: Women’s Household Magazine (1960s)

Published: November 26, 2010
Updated: January 18, 2012

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4 Comments to “30+ Quilts To Make”
  1. Brenda says:

    I can’t believe there are so many gorgeous free quilt patterns on the Internet! Thanks for the list Tipnut!

  2. Kay says:

    I am so happy to see quilt patterns on your site. Keep them coming.

  3. Ginny says:

    Thank you for the quilt patterns and tutorials. I will visit many times.

  4. malinamartis says:

    Great post here, cant believe it…


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