Quilters are a creative bunch, always looking for a new technique to use in creating unique designs from free quilt patterns. English Paper Piecing is a method of quilting which uses fabric wrapped around paper pattern pieces to sew quilt blocks. This is a popular technique because much of the work can be done by hand, using small sections, so that your project is easy to take along with you anywhere. You can work on it in the dentist’s waiting room, while waiting in carpool line, or while relaxing in front of the television.

Free Quilt Patterns
The availability of free quilt patterns means that you can save your money to spend on favorite fabrics for your quilted project. English Paper Piecing offers many design options, but hexagonal shapes appear frequently. You may also enjoy creating a quilt using a Geometric Two Step Quilt using a free pattern. This pattern uses strip piecing, which has the advantage of creating small units at first before sewing them into larger sections.

Christmas Quilt Patterns
Holidays are popular themes for quilted crafts. No holiday offers more options than Christmas. The Celestial Angel Block includes pattern pieces for easy use of the English Paper Piecing technique. Add your own personal touch to this festive design by personalizing the angel’s hair color or by choosing gold braid trim for the halo. Jolly Old St. Nick is another popular choice among free quilt patterns. The jolly gent looks festive as a quilt block, but you can also use him to adorn homemade stockings or table runners.

Looking for a piece of home decor that will look great all autumn long? Our Autumn Apples Wall Quilt makes a great choice, and the free quilt pattern includes patterns for apple shapes to piece into a fabric wall hanging guests are sure to appreciate.

Click image to download the free quilt pattern.