I’ve spent the last few months searching the web for beginner quilt patterns, most of them are free quilt patterns! Today I’m going to share with you what I’ve found. If you like this post you may also enjoy this article on 3 tips for beginner quilters.
One of the MOST frequent questions I get from readers is, I don’t know how to quilt but I want to, what is a good place to start? How do I make a quilt?
Having been a beginner quilter in the not too distant past I can totally relate to where they are coming from. The quilting world at times can seem overwhelming and a bit hard to “break into”.
If you want to learn how to make a quilt from start to finish then I recommend diving right into one of these patterns or tutorials. In my opinion, the best way to learn how to do something new is just to do it!
Aside from taking on a new quilting project, here are a few other resources on this site that I recommend if you’re wanting to learn how to make a quilt.
Tips to help you learn How to Make a Quilt:
1- 3 Tips for Beginning Quilters
If you’re brand new to quilting these are a few tips that I think are really helpful. Things that I did wrong when I first started to quilt. Sometimes simple changes in what you are doing can make a big difference.
2- Quilting Basics
This post covers the very basics of quilting. What tools you need, how to cut your fabric and some common quilting terms. It’s a must read before you dive right in.
3- Quilt Block Constructions Tips
Once you get started quilting you’ll notice that you’re making quilt blocks a lot. I think most people start out with a simple patchwork row quilt, then branch out into a quilt that features a series of blocks. If you’re reading to move onto making quilt blocks, then the quilt block construction tips post I think is a big help.
4- Polka Dot Chair Free Quilt Block of the Month Series
Once you’re ready to start making quilt blocks you may enjoy my Block of the Month series. It’s a series of quilt blocks shared one month at a time designed to create an entire quilt. The year of the blocks is up but you can still find all of the blocks in the archives.
5- How to Pick Fabrics for a Quilt
One of the hardest things for people who are learning how to quilt is deciding what fabrics and what colors to use. I even struggle with this at times. This post is designed as a jumping off point to help you get started while choosing the fabric for your quilt.
6- Tips to Improve your Quilt Piecing
After you’ve stitched up your first quilt, you may notice that quilt piecing can be tricky at times. I’m a self-taught quilter and typed up a bunch of tips to help you out! Things that I wish I knew before I started quilting.
Now please enjoy these 45 quilt patterns and tutorials PERFECT for beginning quilters!
45+ Quilt Patterns for Beginners:
Polka Dot Chair Free Quilt Patterns:
1. Triangle Quilt Tutorial (not a full pattern)
4.Simple Chevron Quilted Throw Tutorial.
6. Dresden Burst Baby Quilt Pattern
8. Strips Quilt
14. Queen Size Patchwork Quilt
Free Quilt Patterns from Quilt Blogs:
15. Strip & Flip Quilt Tutorial
16. Weekend Flannel Squares Quilt Tutorial
17. Baby Quilt made from Scraps
19. Charm Quilt
20. Sunny Tied Quilt
22. Road Trip Quilt
24. Seeing Red Quilt
25. Easy Baby Quilt
27. iSpy Baby Quilt
28. Patchwork Quilt
30. Striped Quilt
31. Half Square Triangle Baby Quilt
32. Churn Dash Quilt
34. Strips Quilt
35. Fast 4 Patch Quilt Tutorial
36. Polaroid Quilt – this tutorial has been removed. You can find a tutorial to make Polaroid Quilt Blocks HERE
40. Plus Quilt
41. How to make a Quilt from Start to Finish
44. Clementine Quilt (from Craftsy Class)
45. Simple Heart Quilt Tutorial
New Free Quilt Patterns:
I keep this post updated regularlly so you guys always have access to some of the best free quilt patterns and tutorials. These patterns are new patterns since the first time this post was published.
Scrappy Strips Free Baby Quilt Pattern
Sundance Quilt Pattern – A Modern, Simple Soutwest Inspired Quilt Pattern
More Fun Quilt Patterns
(these are not free, but come with LOADS of tips, photos, and instructions to help you out)
Gingham Daydream Quilt Pattern
Patchwork Safari Quilt Pattern
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Some great quilts here, thanks for sharing!
Love this! It is hard to know where to start when you learn how to quilt. I took a quilting class and each week we made a different square that made up a big quilt of different squares, it was really fun. Mostly I like making up my own patterns and designs :)
I’m going to start a similar program here on the blog– each month a different block that will teach a few new skills. Then after a while everyone will have a finished quilt.
Hi :D….these are not only great for beginners BUT sometimes we just want to do a quick quilt :P
Get idea for gathering them together for us ….appreciate that.
(i will be passing this on to my learning to sew friends LOL )
Take care
Yeah that’s kinda what I was thinking too! Sometimes I love delving into a big project and sometimes I just need to get something done quick! It’s always nice to have a bit of a balance.
It’s hard to pick a quilt because they are all so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
I love the triangle quilt. I am wondering what size the triangles are, and when finish, how big is the quilt? Thank you!
Hi!
What quilt pattern is between photos 12 and 13? The photo is a girl wrapped in a quilt.
Nice article, beautiful quilts!
Thank you,
Cathy
It’s the Snuggly bricks quilt. Just click on the words below the photo and it will take you to the tutorial
I’m looking for the same one. ?????
I just love quilts and I want to get into this.
Hi Melissa, I already receive your news letter, and wanted you to know I love your blog. I am mostly home bound and live, ummm look at Pinterest a lot. 😉 I love this triangle quil and am going to give it a try. I am always clicking on sewing tutorials and it lead to the Polka Dot Chair. Thanks, Camille
I really enjoyed all the pics posted and can picture using all the fabric I have laying around.
will love to see something finished soon lol
thank you for this post
Thanks.! I plan to try some of these. 😊 As an FYI: Your pin it button on images sends the iPad wonky. It opened my Pinterest app over and over while I frantically tried to close it and I finally had to shut down the iPad. The pin share at the end of the post works fine though. So check whatever plugin you use to add the button to the images, it is causing mobile issues.!
They are all so lovely! But there isn’t a link to the polaroid quilt?
So glad I found this site! I am always looking for not so difficult patterns!