Who has free quilt patterns? (Well, we do.) But many of our authors do too! We’re always reading author blogs to see what they’re up to, and we’re wowed by the stories, tips, and free quilt patterns they share with their readers. So today, we’ve rounded up 18 free patterns from a group of exceptionally talented authors to share with you!
Follow their blogs, connect with them on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter—and check out their books! Get to know these creative and generous designers; we know you’re gonna love ’em.
Let the freebie fest begin. Have fun!
| AMY SMART Author of: Fabulously Fast Quilts Blogging at: Diary of a Quilter Free quilt pattern: Color Me Retro Mini Quilt |
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| DEBBY KRATOVIL Author of: Paper Piecing Perfect Points, Quilter’s Block-a-Day Calendar Blogging at: Debby Kratovil Quilts Free quilt pattern: Hexagon Pinwheels (plus more on her free pattern page) |
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| DANA BOLYARD Author of: Imagine Quilts (available July 8th) Blogging at: Old Red Barn Co. Free quilt pattern: Double Irish Chain quilt for fat quarters |
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| KATY JONES Author of: 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks, 25 Patchwork Quilt Blocks Volume 2 Blogging at: Monkey Do Free pillow project: Scythe Pillow |
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| CHERYL BROWN Author of: Quilt Batik! Blogging at: Quilter Chic Free quilt pattern: Fast scrappy strip quilt |
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| AMY ELLIS Author of: Modern Neutrals, Modern Basics, Modern Basics II Blogging at: Amy’s Creative Side Free sewing project: iPad/Laptop Case |
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| VANESSA CHRISTENSON Author of: Make it Sew Modern Blogging at: V and Co. Free quilt pattern: Ombre Dutchman |
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| STEPHANIE DUNPHY Author of: Uncommonly Corduroy Blogging at: Designs by Loft Creations Free quilt pattern: Autumn Leaves (the leaf-block background is made with corduroy!) |
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| VICTORIA L. EAPEN Author of: Large-Block Quilts Blogging at: Spun Sugar Quilts Free sewing project: Nine Patch ’n Pins pincushion |
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| BARBARA GROVES and MARY JACOBSON Authors of: Simple Quilts from Me and My Sister Designs; Four-Patch Frolic; Sew Fun, So Colorful Quilts Blogging at: Me and My Sister Designs Free quilt pattern: Ground Cover Layer Cake quilt (plus more on their free pattern page) |
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| CARRIE JUNG, JESSI JUNG, and LAUREN JUNG Authors of: Sweet and Simple Sewing Blogging at: Lauren + Jessi Jung Free quilt pattern: Flower Baskets quilt (plus more on their free pattern page) |
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| CINDY LAMMON Author of: Simply Modern Christmas, Flowers All Around, Flower Pots, Gathered from the Garden Blogging at: Hyacinth Quilt Designs Free quilt pattern: Sanctuary Squares (plus more on her free pattern page) |
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| SARA LAWSON Author of: Big-City Bags Blogging at: Sew Sweetness Free sewing project: Arabesque Bag |
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| NANCY MAHONEY Author of: Simple Circles and Quick Curves; Kaleidoscope Paper Piecing; Fast, Fusible Flower Quilts; Treasures from the ’30s; Appliqué Quilt Revival; Ribbon Star Quilts, Square Deal; Quilt Revival; Quilt-Block Bonanza Blogging at: NancyMahoney.com Free quilt pattern: Urban Puzzle Boxes (plus more on her free pattern page) |
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| KRISTIN ROYLANCE Author of: Cute Quilts for Kids Website: Cute Quilts Patterns Free sewing project: Pins and Needles Flower Pincushion Bracelet |
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| REBECCA SILBAUGH Author of: Seamingly Scrappy Blogging at: Ruby Blue Quilts Free quilt pattern: You Zig I’ll Zag Quilt Mini (plus bonus tutorial for a larger version of the quilt here) |
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| ELIZABETH DACKSON Author of: Becoming a Confident Quilter Blogging at: Don’t Call Me Betsy Free quilt pattern: Mod Circuitry quilt (plus more on her free pattern page) |
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| JEN ESKRIDGE Author of: Hexagons Made Easy Blogging at: Reanna Lily Designs Free sewing project: Beach Bag |
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Which quilting or sewing blogs do you follow? Share your favorites in the comments!
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What a great start to my day to see all these free, inspiring projects. Soon as I get that laundry started…into the sewing room to try one of these…
—Jill Hogan on May 13, 2014My favorites are Bonnie Hunter at Quiltville and Jaybirdquilts. Glance at others when time allows, but Bonnie’s is usually at least twice aday. Thanks for the list of these, will have to check them out.
—Cindy on May 13, 2014You have given me some new choices. I presently follow Bonnie Hunter’s blog at Quiltville, Pat Sloan, Camille Roskelley, Sherri McConnell, Amy Smart, Deonn Stott, Jenny Doan, and of course, Barb and Mary @ Me and My Sister Designs.
—Karen on May 13, 2014I don’t have time to follow any of these on a daily basis, but I check in on one or two when I can. I keep up with Jenny Doan’s tutorials weekly as well as Pat Sloan’s Creative Talk Network. I intend to check out some of these suggestions.
Thanks!
I mainly follow the Martingale blog. With so many links to wonderful patterns and tutorials, there is enough for a olifetime. In fact, my next UFO will be Nara’s Garden by Nancy Mahoney. It will be perfect for my MIL, who needs a warm laprobe and adores Asian fabrics.
—Lynne on May 13, 2014I follow Bonnie Hunter, Martingale & Me and my sisters and a number of others that I try to view when they appear on another blog I don’t always pay attention to who is blogging or have time to view them all as I’d rather be sewing.
—Elizajane on May 13, 2014Thank you for sharing these sites! You are awesome!
—Ida Houston on May 14, 2014I just love Amy’s new line of fabric intend on making a quilt with the preprinted combined with other yardage from moda
—Modernmille on May 14, 2014I really enjoy Amy Gibson’s Stitchery Dickory Dock and marvel at all she accomplishes with her 4 small children, husband, and the quilt videos and tutorials she creates. She’s an excellent teacher on craftsy.com and explains techniques clearly as well as shows pictures step-by-step.
—Carolyn White on May 14, 2014Just found your website and I am excited and inspired AGAIN!!
—marilyn bond on May 15, 2014I follow Amy Smart, Vanessa Christenson, Cindy Lammon, Elizabeth Dackson and Sara Lawson on their blogs and/or Instagram. I’ve purchased their books, patterns and even participated in sew-a-longs/BOMs.
—Gina on May 16, 2014I follow Quilts by Jen (http://www.quiltsbyjen.ca)
—Bro AJK on May 16, 2014I like Jenny, Nancy and Amy. Now I’ll check out the others.
—Margaret Zupfer on May 16, 2014Thanks for that great collection of free patterns, I love your site,there is always something that interests me,
—Sue on May 16, 2014I subscribe to "The Quilt Show" and follow Martingale. My other free time I spend knitting or quilting.
—Linda Towers on May 16, 2014Bonnie Hunter, Pam Bono, and Eleanor Burns.
Keep smiling,
—Lynnita Shipman on May 18, 2014Oh yes, and Jenny Doan on Missouri Quilt Co. She is a riot!!
My kind of lady: Always smiling, happy, humorous, and teaches us all, at the same time.
Keep smiling,
—Lynnita Shipman on May 18, 2014My quilting friend is looking for the directions for Pam Bono’s My Flower Patch and/or the whole set… If you can help, please write ! ! ! anitavibbert@gmail.com
—Anita Vibbert on March 20, 2016