Free quilt patterns using large scale prints

Fat quarters are fun to collect and even more fun to use! Browse our free quilt patterns for one that will make it easy for you to put your fat quarters to good use.

Rail Fence Ripple

Making strip sets saves time when a design requires several units of the same pieces.

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Bold and Beautiful Throw

Highly saturated hues contrast with black prints and white prints in a modern throw.

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Thousand Pyramids

Color Burst Throw

Sort a bundle of your favorite precut prints by dark, medium, and light to piece a throw full of color and movement.

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Mini Barn Quilt

Hearts-on-a-String Banner

Hearts on a String Banner

Set the stage for Valentine's Day with a themed banner. 

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Deck the Wall Holiday Quilt

Deck the Wall Holiday Quilt

Use templates and holiday fabrics to make sharp points in a seasonal wall hanging.

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Sunny All Around

Neutral Appeal

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Blueberries and Cream

Orchard Lane

Playing Tag

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Flying Geese Table Runner

Flying Geese Table Runner

Flying Geese point in all directions in this playful table runner.

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Ring Toss Quilt

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Summer Days Table Topper

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Broken Dishes Table Runner

Broken Dishes Table Runner

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Luminous Lanterns

Country Windmills

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Red-and-White Table Mat

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Rickrack Pillow

Fresh Four-Patch Table Topper

Fresh Four-Patch Table Topper

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Matching Scarf Set

Pumpkins and Table Runner

Pumpkins and Table Runner

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Old-World Snowballs

Bright Four-Patch Throw

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Ribbon and Rickrack Baby Quilt

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Get free quilt patterns for new quilting inspiration. Fat Quarter Shop offers quilting patterns for free use for quilters of all skill levels. We’ve gathered our favorite free quilt patterns to download and that also coordinates with all of our gorgeous fabric collections. Use our quilt patterns and free printable quilt patterns to find your next inspiration to create stunning, gorgeous quilts and quilted projects with our free quilt patterns at Fat Quarter Shop.

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Explore Free Quilt Patterns for Your Next Project

Beginners love our free quilt patterns, but quilters of all skill levels can use them to find fun new ways to flex their quilting skills. We're pleased to offer several hundred free quilt patterns to download, so there truly is something here for everyone.

For your convenience, we've organized our free quilting patterns by type so you can choose one based on your experience level, the type of finished product you'd like to tackle and your favorite pattern. We've also included some helpful guides for beginners – like a Quilt Backing Reference Guide – that are also helpful for those who need a little refresher on the basics.

We offer many free quilt patterns to print, and whichever one you choose, we're confident you'll be pleased with the detailed instructions and your completed creation. If you'd like to see even more options, we invite you to browse and purchase a quilting pattern online.

Once you know what you'd like to quilt, check out our fabric collection to gather the material you need to sew your project. Have fun exploring!

Why Free Quilting Patterns Are Ideal for Beginners

For first-time quilters, the prospect of starting a big project may be daunting. What if you purchase a pattern only to discover it's beyond your capability? What if you decide you don't like the pattern or that you'd rather do something else?

Finding beginner quilt patterns for free is an easy solution to this dilemma because you can review the pattern before you start, and if it's not quite right, you can choose something else. More importantly, our free quilting patterns for beginners have been selected for the simplicity of their pattern and ease of completion.

What Free Printable Quilt Patterns Provide

There's no guesswork involved with free printable quilt patterns. You're directed step-by-step on how to prepare, sew and finish your quilt. Your pattern typically comes with instructions that include:

  • Fabric Requirements: The quilt pattern tells you how much fabric you need for the quilt squares, binding and backing. These fabric requirements will give you the yardage needed. To simplify things, it can be a good idea for new quilters to make a quilt using precut fabric squares.
  • Cutting: You'll be given the measurements for fabric pieces used to make the quilt top, the binding and backing so you can cut them accordingly.
  • Block Assembly: Square by square, you'll be instructed how to put the fabric pieces together to make blocks.
  • Quilt Top Assembly: Once all the blocks are in place, it's time to put them all together to create the top of your quilt.
  • Finishing: This is where you add the backing and binding for your quilt.

Find Free Quilt Patterns to Download & Print at Fat Quarter Shop

Fat Quarter Shop is a terrific place to find free quilting patterns. We offer a wide selection of free quilting patterns to download and print, covering all the bases from classic to contemporary. Once you've planned out your next project, be sure you have the fabric you need to stitch your masterpiece. Whether you want material by the yard or precut fabrics to avoid cutting every square yourself, this is where you want to be. Shop Fat Quarter Shop today!

Jelly Roll Twist - Free Quilt Pattern Tutorial

Make an easy, beginner friendly quilt with just one jelly roll!

Kimberly of Fat Quarter Shop walks you through each step of creating the block, including sewing with a ¼ inch seam and pressing your fabric strips. This scrappy quilt is fun and simple and is sure to add some joy to your day!

Frequently Asked Questions About Free Quilt Patterns

Here are a few of the questions we've received about free quilting patterns. If your concern isn't addressed here, feel free to reach out. As fellow quilters, we're happy to answer any questions you may have.

How Do You Download and Print Quilt Patterns for Free?

Each of our free quilt patterns has a button that says "Download Free PDF." Just click this button, and the file will automatically download to your computer. It will appear in your computer's "Downloads" file folder or wherever you have designated downloaded files to save. To print a PDF, just open the file and print as you would normally. We created a Guide to PDF Patterns tutorial in case you have any questions.

What Themes Do You Have for Free Quilting Patterns?

There are hundreds of different varieties of free quilt patterns to download and print, including your choice of traditional patchwork, or modern designs or holiday quilts. If you are new to quilting check out our assortment of Free Beginner Quilting Patterns to get started.

What Are Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns?

Jelly rolls are bundles of precut fabric strips that are 2 1/2" wide x 42" long. Jelly roll bundles typically have 40 strips of fabric of various colors and prints that come from one fabric collection. Free quilting patterns sometimes call for jelly rolls because they are ideal for quick and easy stitching projects.

Free Quilt Patterns by Manufacturer

These free quilt patterns are the property of the respective companies and fabric manufacturers. Please abide by their respective copyright notices.

How do I turn a picture into a quilt pattern?

You can also click Quilt > New Quilt > Photo Patchwork..
Click the Layer 1 tab..
On the DESIGN ribbon, click Fabric Tools..
Click the Randomize tool..
Select Map to fabrics..
Click once on your quilt. The solid colors will turn to fabrics. Photo Patchwork quilt with fabrics..
Log Cabin Quilts Log Cabin quilt patterns were and remain one of the most popular quilt patterns in America.

What is a steampunk quilt?

In fashion, steampunk is usually a combination of Victorian era fashion, (petticoats and bustled dresses) mixed with steam-powered technology. In design, steampunk is frequently a mix of gear like elements. In short, steampunk is romance meets technology. Basically, add gears to a quilt and you have steampunk!

What is the easiest quilt pattern?

One of the easiest quilts for a beginner to make is a simple patchwork quilt. A square patchwork quilt is made from fabric squares that are sewn together in a simple grid pattern. You can cut squares from your own fabrics, or start with a precut fabric bundle called a “charm pack” or “layer cake”.