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9 Free Motion Quilting Patterns

January 20, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

I think we can all agree that as quilters we have this deeply implanted love of creating and being creative, and that creativity doesn’t just stop at piecing a quilt top.  Doing the actual quilting on a quilt can be so much fun and there are so many different patterns you can use, that it can sometimes be hard to decide which would work the best.  The free motion quilting is like the icing on top of your cupcake, you want it to look nice, but not be better than the cake itself, right?

These 9 free-motion patterns are great for beginners and more experienced quilters around. We have hand-selected a variety of different designs that will hopefully suit your quilt theme and style.

We have added a video below too for those who are a little more visual than others.

If you’re looking to add a unique and creative touch to your quilting projects, free motion quilting is the way to go. Free motion quilting is a fun and rewarding way to express your creativity and showcase your skills in quilting. With free motion quilting, you can create beautiful quilt patterns and designs that will take your quilting projects to the next level.

Free motion quilting is a great way to get creative with your quilting projects. With free motion quilting, you can create unique patterns and designs in your quilts that you wouldn’t be able to achieve with traditional quilting methods. You can also use free motion quilting to create intricate and detailed designs that will add a professional touch to your quilts.

If you’re new to free motion quilting, you can start by trying out some of the free motion quilting quilt patterns available online. These quilt patterns are great for beginners and experienced quilters alike, as they provide step-by-step instructions to help you get started. Plus, there are plenty of free motion quilting tutorials available online that can help you master the techniques.

Not only is free motion quilting a fun way to get creative with your quilting projects, but it’s also surprisingly easy to learn. With the right tools and some patience, you can quickly become a free motion quilting pro. Plus, free motion quilting can be done with any type of fabric, so you can get creative with the materials you use in your quilting projects.

So, if you’re looking to take your quilting projects to the next level, why not give free motion quilting a try? With the right tools and some practice, you’ll be able to create beautiful quilts that you’ll be proud to show off. And with the many free motion quilting quilt patterns available online, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to get you started. So don’t wait any longer, give free motion quilting a try today!

butterfly

 1- Butterfly Quilt from Sew Create It

chainemailie

2- Chain Mailie Pattern from Quilts Complete

greek

3- Greek Key Pattern from The Free Motion Quilting Project

stippling

4- Stippling Pattern from Projects By Elizabeth Hartman

woodgrain

5- Wood Grain Free Motion Pattern from The Inbox Jaunt

large

6- Large Flower Pattern from The Inbox Jaunt

plume

7- Open Feather Plume from Sampaguita Quilts

spirals

8- Free Motion Spirals from Sew Cal Gal

hearts

9- Hearts and Spirals Pattern from I Have A Notion

 

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