Easy Quilt Patterns

Blue and white prints add interesting dimension to this beginner quilting pattern. Its small size makes it perfect for topping a table -- or keeping a lap warm. Choose a different shade of fabric to make this quilt truly unique.

Size: 45" x 45".

Skill Level: Beginner

Luscious mottled colors combine in the blocks of this simple strip-pieced quilt.

Size: 42 1/2" x 54".

Skill Level: Beginner

This patriotic table covering is picnic-perfect and so easy to make! This e-pattern was originally published in Quilting for Busy Boomers.

Size: 63" x 63".

Skill Level: Beginner

Enjoy new quick-and-easy techniques for reversible piecing and reversible binding to create useful projects for your home or for gift giving. Finished sizes are 8" x 12 1/2" for the tea cozy, 4 1/2" square for the coasters, and 3" x 6" for the handle mitt.

Skill Level: Easy

Runner Size: 15 1/2" x 44"; ribbon weaving in center surrounded by strip-piecing.

Skill Level: Easy

Want an easy quilting pattern -- for free? This scrap quilt pattern is just what you're looking for! Choose a light-colored background print and combine it with your favorite bright-colored scraps to create this fun quilt. Finished size 47" x 67".

Skill Level: Easy

Any little girl would love this pieced quilt with matching clown doll.

Finished sizes: Block: 6" x 6". Quilt: 42" x 68". Doll: 15" x 15".

Skill Level: Beginner

Embellish a soft, comfortable sweatshirt with sweet fabric-scrap hearts to make a wonderful gift for mothers and daughters of all ages.

Finished size: Any size.

Skill Level: Beginner

Select a variety of light and dark scraps to piece this quick bed quilt. This e-pattern was originally published in Creative Scraps: Quilting With Bits & Pieces.

Size: 85" x 100". Block Size: 15" x 15".

Skill Level: Beginner

Fuse a panel motif to a pieced background to make these scary Halloween accents. This e-pattern was originally published in the October 2009 issue of Quilter's World magazine.

Size: Wall Quilt: 29" x 29". Table Topper: 22 1/2" x 22 1/2". Block: 6" x 6".

Skill Level: Beginner

Make a baby shower or a wedding reception really special with DIY decorations. Use this free beginner quilting pattern and a few coordinating fabric scraps to stitch a colorful banner. After the party, you could use this banner to decorate a nursery or a craft room!

Size: About 108" x 4 1/4".

Skill Level: Beginner

Faith, hope, love and joy are the sentiments expressed in this wall quilt with a stained-glass look. Quilt size 22 1/2" x 22 1/2".

Skill Level: Easy

Inspire yourself daily. Stitch this free quilted wall hanging pattern and display it on your wall to remind you of your faith. This inspirational design would make a thoughtful gift for your clergy person, too.

Quilt size: 22" x 29".

Skill Level: Easy

This free quilting pattern offers a simple, but sophisticated way to jazz up your dining room decor. Use 10 different dark and light solids to create a simple Log Cabin table runner that will never go out of style.

Runner Size: 12" x 48", pieced.

Skill Level: Easy

Combine bright yellow prints with other pretty summer hues to make this cheery table cover. This e-pattern was originally published in Table Runners & Quilts.

Size: 67" x 76". Block Size: 5" x 5" and 9" x 9".

Skill Level: Beginner

Make a wall quilt for your kitchen or breakfast nook using bright, cheerful colors. Have a cup of tea while you search your fabric stash for perfect fabrics. Quilt size 24" x 30".

Skill Level: Easy

Add a touch of country charm to your home decor with these beautiful projects created by combining gingham with decorator scrap fabrics. Finished Sizes: Finger Towel Size: 13" x 27"; Hot Pad Size: 8" x 8"; Wall Quilt Size: 27 1/2" x 27 1/2"; Tablecloth Size: 42" x 42".

Skill Level: Easy

Stitch this table cover to share your love of quilting during your Thanksgiving family gathering. Size: 64" x 80".

Skill Level: Easy

Stitch a set of six pieced jewel-tone pot holders with a stained glass look using purple, blue and yellow fabrics. This e-pattern was originally published in 101 Fun-to-Quilt Pot Holders.

Size: 8" x 8".

Skill Level: Beginner

Use contrasting and complementary fabrics to create intriguing optical illusions in the designs of these four pieced pot holders. This e-pattern was originally published in 101 Fun-to-Quilt Pot Holders.

Size: 8" x 8" each.

Skill Level: Easy

Stripes are fun to use to create this simple Four-Patch quilt and matching pillow. Quilt size: 20 1/2 x 20 1/2 inches, Pillow size: 12 3/4 x 12 3/4 inches.

Skill Level: Easy

Make a quilt featuring 3-D roses! It's easy with this free beginner quilting pattern. Stitch this wall quilt and create a beautiful piece of art that will look lovely in your home. This would make a thoughtful gift for a friend that loves sweet-smelling roses.

Quilt Size: 25" x 31"

Skill Level: Beginner

Bright primary colors against a white background make this free quilting pattern unique. Easy to piece and fun, this bed quilt would be perfect for a guest bedroom -- or for a young girl or boy!

Size: 72" x 104" bed quilt.

Skill Level: Beginner

Make your runner in a color combination that will work in several settings. Runner Size: 13 1/4" x 47 3/4", pieced.

Skill Level: Easy