Applique Quilt Patterns

Shadow applique results in a soft, smooth look in this basket of fabric flowers. Framed size of wall quilt is 14" x 14".

Skill Level: Beginner

Start stitching this free wall quilt pattern today to bring the joy of gardening into your home, no matter what time of year it is. This would make a great gift for the gardener in your life! Quilt Size: 24" x 24".

Skill level: Intermediate

Quilt Size: 24" x 24"; Sunbonnet Sue applique design.

Skill level: Intermediate

This coaster set includes curved pieces and some simple machine applique for a fun set. Finished Coaster Size: 5" diameter. Block Size: 4 1/2" diameter.

Scrappy Log Cabin blocks set in the Barn Raising pattern with appliqued posies make up this summery-looking quilt. Finished Quilt Size: 33" x 33". Block Size: 7" x 7".

Skill Level: Beginner

Quilt Size: 38" x 42"; pieced with templates; appliqued flute player.

Skill level: Intermediate

Show your love of country with this scrap quilt. Red, white and blue fabrics combine to make this free quilting pattern patriotic -- and perfect for your wall. Make this applique quilt for yourself or for a friend with a family member in the military. They'll love it!

Quilt Size: 34" x 38".

Add a bumper crop of apples & pears to this candle mat for an appealing natural theme.

Size: 19" x 13 1/2".

Skill Level: Beginner

Decorate for the Christmas holiday in your own handmade style. This free quilting pattern features an appliqued tree skirt. Extra layers of batting give this skirt a heavier chenille look.

Finished tree-skirt is 44" in diameter.

Eat with the Easter Bunny using your coordinated kitchen set. Machine-applique the hatching chick on bright seasonal fabrics and have some fun. Finished Sizes: Place Mat Size: 12 1/2" x 18 1/2"; Bun Warmer Size: Approximately 15" x 15".

The apples in this wall quilt are pieced, not appliqued. Paper-piecing makes this project easy to stitch. Finished Project Size: 21 1/4" x 21 1/4". Block Size: 3 3/4" x 3 3/4".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Quilt Size: 31" x 35"; Appliqued Thanksgiving design.

Skill level: Intermediate

Quilt a springtime scene that will make you smile year-round. This free quilting pattern for a wall quilt features flowers and butterflies in a design that's reminiscent of a stained glass window. Combine piecing and applique techniques to complete this happy, handmade piece of art!

Quilt Size: 21" x 36".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Make a coordinating tree skirt and mantel cover using simple machine-applique techniques. Tree Skirt size: 42" diameter, Mantel cover: size varies.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitch an adorable Christmas garland and wall quilt featuring gingerbread men with this free quilting pattern. Whimsical and playful, these pretty DIY Christmas decorations will look great on a wall, above a mantel or draped around a tree.

The Gang's All Here Gingerbread Garland Size: 8 3/4" x 55"; Noel Greetings Wall Quilt Size: 24" x 32"; pieced and applique designs.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Download this free quilting pattern and start stitching these cute mittens featuring snowmen. These whimsical gloves are sure to keep your hands warm.

Mitten Size: 6" x 11 3/4", buttonhole stitched applique on crazy quilted background.

Skill Level: Easy

A free quilting pattern featuring heart and checkerboard quilt blocks is perfect for Christmas -- or any time of the year! Quick to piece and easy enough for a child to complete, this wall quilt design would make a lovely friendship gift.

If you'd like to design your own applique motifs, try some of the following ideas to help you create something original using a collection of ideas.

Try this applique look while making three-dimensional flowers. Finished Quilt Size: 22 1/4" x 30". Block Size: 6" x 6".

Use up your scraps with this pretty Dresden Star design. Colorful stars and hearts on a white background make this free quilting pattern unique! Use this blanket in your guest bedroom as a bed quilt. The bright colors will add interest to your room decor.

Quilt size 90" x 106", pieced and applique.

Skill Level: Advanced

Appliquéd Tree blocks combine with pieced House blocks to make this country quilt. Quilt Size: 40" x 50".

Skill Level: Beginner

Subtle and classic, this free quilting pattern for a table topper perfectly shows off its appliqued holly leaf motif. Pair it with a pretty candle or a bouquet and you have a beautiful centerpiece for your table. Plus, it's easy enough for a beginner.

Finished Quilt Size: 40" x 40".

Skill Level: Beginner

This happy quilt is sure to brighten up any room, whether spread on a bed or draped over a sofa. Download this free quilting pattern and start stitching it today. Appliqued-and-pieced blocks combine to create this flowery bed-size quilt. Quilt Size: 87" x 100 1/2".

If you like the pieced patchwork look but really prefer to applique, make these pillows using triangles and squares. They look pieced, but they are really appliqued! Finished Pillow Size: 14" x 14".

Fill a pieced basket with appliqued flowers to make a unique topper to brighten up any room. Topper Size: 25 1/2" x 15".

Machine-applique a bright flower-design pillow. Finished Pillow Size: 14" x 14".

Size: 12" x 18"; appliqued turkey and pumpkin.

Skill Level: Easy

Add quilting to a purchased sweatshirt for a new look: pieced and appliqued design. Any sweatshirt size.

Skill Level: Easy

Make a wall quilt or table topper using the complementary colors of yellow and lavender with green and blue, and combining piecing and applique. Quilt Size: 32" x 32".

It isn't difficult to stitch a pillow using this free quilting design. Shadow applique is as easy as a running stitch. This pillow design combines shadow applique and hand quilting to create a stunning seasonal pillow.

Finished pillow size is 18" x 18".

This pretty quilt combines piecing and applique.

Quilt Size: 30" x 36"

Skill Level: Intermediate

Add quilting to a purchased sweatshirt for a new look: pieced and appliqued design. Any sweatshirt size.

Skill Level: Easy

A beautiful homespun look in simple Four-Patch and Nine-Patch blocks with appliqued stars. Quilt Size: 68" x 82".

Appliquéd flowers and a pieced background create an interesting design on this corded pillow. Pillow Size: 17" x 17".

Skill Level: Intermediate

Narrow strips create the Log-Cabin background to showcase the pumpkin appliques. Quilt Size: 14" x 16".

Make strip-pieced butterfly wings and applique bodies on top to create this springtime place mat and napkin set. Finished place mat size is 19" x 12 1/4", including binding.

Dress up your sewing machine with a pretty appliqued cover. Finished Cover Size: 17" x 15 1/2" x 6".

In this free quilting pattern, sunny yo-yo flowers and appliqued pincushions border quilt blocks that look like spools of thread. It's the perfect addition to your sewing room wall! Like the happy design, but want to display this wall quilt in another room? Use the alternative flower motif to add a cheery touch to any room's decor.

Size: 32" x 32". Block Size: 6" x 6".

Skill Level: Intermediate

This mat is both pieced and appliqued. The design is simple and the fabrics make it special. Finished candle mat size is 15" x 15".

Skill Level: Beginner

Love thrift stores? Just learning how to quilt? This free quilting pattern is for you! Search secondhand stores to find buttery-soft, felted wool in earth tones -- and then start stitching this nature-themed quilt.

Use fleece fabric, blind-stitch applique and trapunto -- a "stuffed" technique -- to make a pillow. Create trails of red, green and white hearts when you stitch this free quilting pattern. You could also make this lovely accent pillow as a gift for someone that you love!

Finished pillow size is 20" x 20".