Free Quilt Patterns Quick & Easy Quilts By American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine and AllPeopleQuilt.com have been the go-to resource for quilters to learn a new skill or simply sew something that brings pride and accomplishment. Our staff has over 70 years of quilting experience, and works with skilled editors, copy editors, quilt testers, and technical editors to ensure each pattern and article is accurate and up-to-date. We're passionate about quilting, and know that it's not just a hobby — it's a lifestyle. We strive to connect with other quilters and provide content that inspires them in their sewing space. American Patchwork & Quilting's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 18, 2020 Trending Videos Close this video player Assemble a quilt in no time with simple patterns that come together fast. These quilts make great last-minute gifts or one-hour projects that use up your scraps. They are so easy, you might want to make one of each! 01 of 53 Summer Spinner Celebrate summer with a wall quilt that combines traditional Pinwheel blocks and 25 colorful prints. Get the free quilt pattern here. 02 of 53 Positive Effect Large plus-sign blocks add up to a fast-to-sew quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. 03 of 53 Square Scramble A quick-to-piece table runner and coordinating place mats in a calming color combo add interest to an inviting tabletop. Get the free quilt pattern here. 04 of 53 Splashes of Color Delicious sherbert-tone batiks are the foundation in this quick-to-sew quilt. Surround a simple square with four mix-and-match rectangles and voila-one block is done. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 05 of 53 Quake Sew, cut, stagger, and repeat. Stitch together strips to create a quilt with striking visual impact. Get the free quilt pattern here. 06 of 53 Rail Fence Sew Rail Fence blocks in four colors for a dynamic quilt throw. Get the free quilt pattern here. 07 of 53 Strips of Solids Bands of bold color make a dramatic statement in this throw. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 08 of 53 Put a Spin On It Looking for a quick shower gift? Larger-than-life Pinwheel blocks ensure this baby quilt comes together quickly. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 09 of 53 Patriotic Patches Red squares add a punch of color to serene blue and white strips. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 10 of 53 Skinny Strips Quilt Stitch an easy-to-sew quilt using a variety of precut 2-1/2"-wide strips. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 11 of 53 Simple Rectangles and Sashing Quilt Make a scrappy yet orderly quilt using aqua, lime, and cocoa print fat quarters. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 12 of 53 Strippy and Bright Table Runner Trim precut 2-1/2" strips into rectangles to piece bright blocks that can easily be assembled into a cheerful table runner. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 13 of 53 Mango Tango Each block of this sizzling, south-of-the-border throw uses nine assorted stripe, plaid, and solid fabrics. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 14 of 53 High Light Giant blocks, each created from just five large pieces, make this zesty quilt a snap to complete. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 15 of 53 Flirty Florals Use large florals surrounded by pretty blues, teals, and greens to make a beautiful throw. Crisp whites help the florals pop off the quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 16 of 53 Flower Show Florals and solids combine for a stunning but easy-to-sew bed quilt. You can change the theme of the large rectangles-think plaids or reproduction prints-to customize for any room. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 17 of 53 On The Fly Designer: Mary Helen SchlitzFrom Quilts and More, Winter 2007 Fabric-Free Quilts Traditions Remembered Quilting Design Gallery 18 of 53 Paisley Squares & Bars Here's a two-block treat that's great for beginners. A mix of squares and rectangles, this geometric beauty proves that sometimes simple is best. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 19 of 53 Big Block Style For a throw with maximum impact made in a minimum amount of time, try this quilt made of 8-1/2" squares. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 20 of 53 Pinwheel Pals Customize a quilt by pairing Pinwheel blocks with novelty prints fit to the occasion. Get the free quilt pattern here. 21 of 53 Cherry Delight Whip up an oh-so-sweet wall hanging showcasing a pair of cherry appliqués and a bushel of borders made from precut floral strips. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 22 of 53 Bold Statement Capitalize on eye-catching prints for an oversize throw with a quick-to-piece symmetrical arrangement of large fabric cuts and a coordinating pillowcase. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 23 of 53 Lemon Bars Simple squares and rectangles combine with sashing to create a quick-to-finish springtime maze. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 24 of 53 Coffee and Cream Coffee-color prints provide a neutral palette for gorgeous quilting. Combining Shoo Fly and Snowball blocks adds visual interest and makes the wall hanging look more scrappy. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 25 of 53 Big Block Duvet Custom cover your comforter by turning a pieced quilt top into a "summer weight" quilt by finishing it as a duvet cover instead of layering it with batting. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 26 of 53 Positively Pastel Plus signs in pretty pastel colors line up in a wall quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. 27 of 53 Hopscotch Simple shapes look anything but basic in a kid's quilt highlighted by bright squares of color. Get the free quilt pattern here. 28 of 53 Blueberries and Cream Alternate light and dark prints for a throw that takes it one step at a time. Flannel fabrics and blue prints make this quilt perfect for winter nights, but the pattern is versatile enough for any color combination. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 29 of 53 Batik Baby Quilt Spoil a new baby with an easy-to-assemble quilt in sweet sherbet colors that showcase your quilting. Get the free quilt pattern here. 30 of 53 Balancing Act Table Topper This easy table topper features subtle shifts in fabric contrast. Get the free quilt pattern here. 31 of 53 Colorful Steps Go bright and bold with geometric tone-on-tones and a solid white. These prints create visual movement in the Rail Fence quilt. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 32 of 53 Glimpses of the Garden Showcase framed fussy-cut prints in a fresh wall hanging. A simple green, orange, and cream color palette helps the flowers bloom brightly. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 33 of 53 Color Blocking Use the same print in a variety of hues to create an unexpected, yet cohesive, mix of colors. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 34 of 53 Stacked Rectangles Quilt Turn precut 10" squares into a quilted throw. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 35 of 53 Sunny Skies Cheery blue and yellow star in this sunny wall quilt. A variety of geometric prints complement the tone-on-tones for low-contrast piecing. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 36 of 53 Rainbow Zigzags Utilize a whole bundle of fat eighths by sewing together rectangles of color. Use the remaining pieces to make a scrappy binding. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 37 of 53 Jungle Path Baby Quilt Welcome a new baby to your life with an adorable quilt made from jungle animal-theme fabric. Get the free quilt pattern here. 38 of 53 Bolts of Blue Mix your favorite blue prints in a scrappy wall hanging that will have you doing anything but singing the blues. Choosing prints with splashes of white keeps the strips in the tone-on-tone sashing from getting lost. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 39 of 53 Easy Steps The key to achieving the stair-step look is cutting the 2-1/2"-wide strips different lengths. The black-and-white prints allow the red squares to pop off the wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 40 of 53 It's a Plaid, Plaid World Plaids in happy, bright colors form a whimsical quilt. Though the plaids give the throw a complex look, it is simply rows of rectangles in five sizes sewn together in a random order. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 41 of 53 Simple Squares & Bars This super-simple quilt uses muted colors making it a cozy fit for any season. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 42 of 53 Seaside Style Who says a beach-inspired quilt has to be blue and tan? The starfish, beach glass, and seashell prints in this wall hanging inspire a beach vibe despite the nontraditional color scheme. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 43 of 53 Big Block Throw Have large prints you don't want to cut into smaller pieces? Try this quilt, where bold botanical prints are perfectly showcased in 18" squares. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 44 of 53 Shift Change Create subtle shifts in color with ombré fabric. The large pieces allow you to utilize the gradient effect and to see the shade changes in each fabric strip. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 45 of 53 Striking Hourglass Quilt Assemble hourglass blocks from bright fabrics and float them atop a black background for a graphic wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 46 of 53 Fresh Tweets Combine triangle-squares with larger rectangles of your favorite fabrics for an easy wall hanging. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 47 of 53 Bright Rectangles Wall Hanging Showcase colorful fabrics in a cheerful, contemporary wall hanging. Include blocks made with pairs of tone-on-tone prints to add interest to the overall design. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 48 of 53 Block Play Build blocks in two sizes for a kid's quilt that comes together easily. Fussy-cut block centers, bright prints, and standout stripes add playful style. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 49 of 53 Sweet Strips This pint-size quilt is perfect for a baby quilt or for a toddler to cuddle up with on a spring day. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 50 of 53 Perfectly Placed Triangles Create a simple wall hanging by carefully arranging squares and triangle-squares. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 51 of 53 Pastel Strip Quilt Cut 5" squares for colored rectangles that stand out agains a neutral background fabric. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 52 of 53 Squares and Sashing Quilt Sew a simple throw composed of 5" squares fussy-cut from an assortment of floral fabric. Get the free quilt pattern here. Free Fat Quarter-Friendly Quilt Patterns Free Patterns for Mini Quilts 53 of 53 City Lights Quilt Combine rectangles and dark sashing and borders to create a quilt design that resembles a skyscraper with windows aglow. Get the free quilt pattern here. 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