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35 Free Quilting Patterns for Beginners and Confident Quilters (Updated for 2026)

July 17, 2026 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

 

If you’ve been searching for free quilting patterns that are actually clear, printable, and beginner-friendly… you’re in the right place.

There are thousands of “free quilt patterns” floating around online, but not all of them are detailed, scrap-friendly, or realistic … Read More ...

Call for Entries – ‘Threads of Resistance’

February 8, 2017 by Scarlett Burroughs

Not every quilt is made to mark a wedding or birth, no. Many speak to the political and social realms of society. With “Threads of Resistance”, transform your feelings about U.S. current events into a traditional or art quilt. An … Read More ...

A Whole Lotta Blocks | Be Inspired

September 8, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

quiltblocks2blocksadaychallengeSixteen standalone artistic expressions, each one spectacular. This the inspiring result of Kim, at My Go-Go Life, taking part in 100 Days 100 Blocks Instagram challenge. Joiners make two quilt blocks a day, then post. Kim has applied a … Read More ...

Bonnie wins birds quilt pattern

August 4, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Pattern_BirdsAndNotesDesayuno

Congratulations goes to Bonnie, she is the winner of my giveaway for a digital quilt pattern of BIRDS (Desayuno 2012), by Cecilia Koppmann. Her winning comment:

Oh I would love to win this pattern! The birds and the musical score….well

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We have a winner | Kin-Cha-Ku bag pattern

June 4, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Winner announced patchwork bagCongratulations Brenda, you are the winner of my May is For Makers contest for the Kin-Cha-Ku Patchwork bag pattern. See the giveaway post here. See below her comment, number six.

Good Morning Scarlett! I have been following along with

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Giveaway: ‘Honor a maker’ Patchwork bag

May 30, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

MayIsForMakers_2016It’s the end of May meaning the May Is For Makers campaign is coming to a close. Lindsey, at LR Stitched, wanted those of us who’ve made beautiful crafty things from a free online source, to show our appreciation by … Read More ...

Crafted Applique book and blog hop

May 8, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Crafted Applique by Lara Buccella

Crafted Applique by Lara Buccella

Piece or applique? Most quilters prefer one over the other. Those firmly in the piece camp may want to pick up a copy of Lara Buccella’s new book Crafted Applique: New Possibilities. Lara teaches … Read More ...

GenQ last stop on Creative Quilt Challenges tour

April 7, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Creative Quilt Challenges Book and Blog Tour

Creative Quilt Challenges Book and Blog Tour

“Where have I been?” I asked myself out loud seeing GenQ’s review and giveaway of Creative Quilt Challenges by Pat Pease and Wendy Hill. Brilliant C&T Publishing editors brought together two quilters with … Read More ...

QuiltCon 2016 quilt show winners

February 23, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

GroupBee_MQG_TwistedSistersQuilt_87twistedsistersI hope you were one of the 10,000 attendees rocking QuiltCon 2016. Held recently (February 18 – February 21) in Pasadena, CA, those present at the Modern Quilt Guild’s show and contest could get close enough to inspect the efforts … Read More ...

Winner: Big Stitch Needle Pack

February 15, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Big Stitch Contest Winner Random.orgThanks for sharing all your hand-quilting stories for my latest giveaway. It’s fun getting to know you better. But, since this was a contest, we need a winner.

Using Random.org, I drew number 24, Teresa Lilly. She had this … Read More ...

Giveaway: Big Stitch Quilting Needles

February 9, 2016 by Scarlett Burroughs

Bit Stitch Quilting Needle PackI scored big at my local quilt shop Saturday when I found this needle pack. Called Big Stitch, Pepper Cory designed these especially for quilters to create utility stitches. Utility stitches are a longer length than conventional stitches and use … Read More ...

Songs of Freedom wins quilt challenge

December 22, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Jennifer Mitchell Winner Quilt ContestThe art quilt Freedom’s Spirit made by Jennifer Mitchell took first place at the Songs of Freedom 2015 Quilt Challenge. Learn more about the challenge here. This event was a way to celebrate milestones for Ballaarat Quilters and the … Read More ...

Winner: Making a World of Difference quilt book

November 29, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Book Making A World of Difference Ruth DannerCongratulations goes to Brenda! She is the winner of my book giveaway, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time, by Ruth McHaney Danner. Here’s her comment,

I belong to a Project Linus Guild that serves

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Focus your quilt giving | Win Making A World of Difference

November 22, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Book Giveaway Making a World of DifferenceEver wonder where to begin to do good stitches? You pick up a copy of Ruth McHaney Danner’s book, Making a World of Difference One Quilt at a Time. There, she shares fifty-four stories of quilters who engage in … Read More ...

Giveaway: Two pillow covers

July 7, 2015 by Scarlett Burroughs

Fly Away Pillow Cover GiveawayAre you too busy, broke, or just plain lazy to make your own Lauren Terry pillow cover? Get yourself over to Fly Away Quilts, and enter her contest. Not one, but two pillow covers could be yours. You have … Read More ...

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