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Turn any picture into a patchwork pattern for free

November 6, by Shellie Wilson. 6 Comments

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Editor’s note 7/9/2016: As Maggie helpfully pointed out in her comment (thank you), the tool link now takes you to a 404 Error. After much searching, I discovered the Victoria and Albert museum has a new website. When this happens, it often breaks links. I searched their new website and could not find the free patchwork pattern generator. It appears it’s gone for good.

Don’t despair. I found a replacement that is even better!

Quilt Assistant Free Download (for Windows only)

Quilt Assistant Free Quilt Pattern Maker from Image

Editor’s note 11/6/2015: The museum moved the link to the pattern generator. It’s now updated. 

The free tool from the Victoria and Albert (V and A) museum can turn any piece of work (your precious photos), into a patchwork pattern that you can then use to create your “other” work of art. You simply select a photo that you want to convert into a quilt, and the tool does the rest.

Get started using this free tool here: Free Patchwork Pattern Generator.

I tested the app and it works. Check out my cat face.

Cat turned into patchwork pattern

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Comments

  1. Colleen says

    November 6, 2015 at 7:53 am

    I can not see the pattern generator on the V & A site. Do you know if it still exists?

  2. Scarlett Burroughs says

    November 6, 2015 at 9:07 am

    Hi Colleen,
    I’ll take a look and update the post with what I find out. –Warmly, Scarlett

  3. Laura P says

    March 26, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    HI, The pattern generator is not up again. It would be wonderful if they put it up again.

  4. Scarlett Burroughs says

    March 29, 2016 at 9:57 am

    That’s too bad Laura. Thanks for letting us know. –Scarlett

  5. Fiona says

    July 2, 2016 at 1:44 am

    Hi Scarlet

    Do you perhaps know of any other website offering the same free photos to quilts service?

    Thank you in advance.

    Warm quilters regards.
    Fiona

  6. Maggie says

    July 9, 2016 at 7:02 am

    The link to pattern generator leads to a 404 Error, page not found. Is there another link to this? See it all over web and Pinterest, but link goes no where. Thank you for your guidance.

Have you read?

Nature’s Patchwork Table Runner Set

Whether you want to match your kitchen colours or make a new one for every season, this great table runner and hot pads are sure to please!

Regardless of whether you desire to coordinate or not, you can use your favourite Jelly Roll! When finished, the table runner measures 60 1/2″x24 1/2″ while the hot pads are 12 1/2″x12 1/2″. It was created and quilted by Carolyn S. Vagts.

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