We’ve made it halfway through the month of May—can you believe it? Time for summer stitching! Get inspired to pack a picnic, lounge at the beach, make over your bedroom, or throw a patriotic party with our all-new collection of free patchwork patterns to download.
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 Whether you fill up your summer days with camping in the mountains, kayaking on the lake, or playing at the park, this big, square quilt is perfect for picnics, wrapping up little ones, and snuggling by the campfire. A super-quick pattern for quilting with Jelly Rolls, it’s also an easy quilt for beginners. From the book Quilting for Joy.
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 Off to the beach, the farmer’s market, or another sunny-day outing? This stylish bag is roomy enough for sunscreen, shades, snacks, and a good (or wickedly bad) book. Plus, you’ll learn how to make a bag from your stash of fat quarters! From the book Fat Quarter Quilts.
Download fat-quarter bag free pattern.
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 Bring summer indoors with this patchwork quilt pattern that floats traditional blocks on an expanse of rose-patterned fabric. Quilts with roses are always a favorite, as are easy snowball quilts—and this 93″-square beauty combines both! From the book A Dozen Roses.
Download free quilt pattern.
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 Festive 4th of July quilt patterns are so fun to display during the summer months. In this quick folk-art quilt, a nighttime sky comes alive with a burst of fireworks. Use this scrappy flag-quilt pattern to dress up a door, a wall, or your 4th of July barbeque. From the book Folk-Art Favorites.
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Which pattern do you want to start first, and where will you use it? Tell us about your summer plans in the comments!
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The moment I saw the first quilt, I bet myself it was Barbara Brandeburg! Fun to be right! I have always liked her patterns.
Hazle
—Hazle on May 15, 2012Good eye, Hazle! Love her strippy picnic quilt. Thanks for stopping by!
—Jenny on May 15, 2012I love all 4 of the designs but I gotta tell you, I have been making the Joined at the Hip Button Up series of quilts. Even though I have the July piece done, I love the Liberty door banner. If I make it a tad wider it will work on the button up base. I’m sure or it will go in another home location as well!
—Linda J on May 16, 2012The picnic quilt is pretty cute too!
—Linda J on May 16, 2012Oh my gosh, I have loved the Fat Quarter Bag since I noticed a lady using one many years ago in a quilt shop! And now I can make my very own. I’ve already pulled enough fq’s to make two (me & daughter) Thank you
—Jackie Roisler on May 17, 2012Love the fat quarter bag – I have had one like it for 15 yrs but made with only 2 fabrics. I use it for everything – now I can make more. LOVE IT!! Thanks
—Diane Lindberg on May 21, 2012Love the fat quarter bag! Really enjoy your blog. Thanks
—Deborah on June 1, 2012Deb