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This quilt pattern is all about the Patriotic feels. Are you feeling the 4th of July love today?  This quilt pattern is not your typical red, white and blue design, its like a gentle slice of the American pie that will keep you warm at night.

All Pdf files include the instructions and illustrations that you need to be successful, starting with your very first quilt. You’ll find lots of easy quilt patterns that are designed especially for beginners, along with projects that are more challenging. With a wide variety of free quilt patterns to choose from. The patterns ...

This is a set of 9 quilt pattern designs for foundation paper piecing. Each block is a unique castle inspired by fairy tales.

The PDF file includes 9 individual paper piecing patterns to sew 6″ quilt blocks when printed at 100%. You can resize this easily by printing at different sizes and is available for purchase.
This is 9 single patterns. The picture shows possible quilt ideas that you could make using these foundation pieces – quilt patterns are not included.

This is an easy quilt to make, although as no instructions are included, it may not be ideal for beginners.

America The Beautiful Free Quilt Pattern courtesy of Henry Glass & Co., Inc.

You will need their fabric to complete this design as it is based on pre-printed themed fabrics. You can learn more and see download the free pdf for this quilt pattern via BearCreekQuiltingCompany. 

Looking for more America themed quilt patterns? Check these out on Etsy.

This free quilting pattern is from Fat Quarter shop as was released for the World Quilting Day back in March.   This quilt is a mixture of pinwheels and stars and you can download the PDF directly here. 

The tutorial features a step-by-step guide to put the applique quilt together. It provides a free download of the applique cut files in SVG format.

I thoroughly enjoyed making this during the quarantine. It’s a happy distraction from all the distressing things going on around us.

I hope this project can make other crafters (and the young recipient of their quilts) feel more cheerful like it did to me and my son!

This tutorial is all about stars and stripes, This s a fun summer table runner that would look amazing across an outdoor picnic table ro outdoor BBQ area. You can see the full tutorial and pattern here. 

This beautiful PDF Pattern Set includes 4 different Woodland Creatures block patterns.
It includes Barney the Bear, Skippy the Squirrel, Furry the Fox and Olivia the Owl pattern. All of these blocks are adorable but if you are only after one or the other you can also purchase them separately. You can buy these via Etsy. 

Woodland creatures are very popular for nursery decorations, especially trending for boys.

This baby 4 patch quilt is quick to make and perfect for beginners. No fancy cutting for this quilt, it’s a great one project for scrap fabrics and you can even use an orphan block in the middle or outer edges. This quilting pattern is free and available for download here. 

4 Block patterns are perfect for beginners.

This is a quilting project that is light on commitment – all in terms of time, effort, and fabric. The tutorial uses foundation paper piecing method, with free foundation paper pattern for download, but I have also included a template for the individual shapes, in case my readers want to make the star block featured in this mini quilt using conventional piecing method.

The tutorial is heavily supported with clear step-by-step illustrations and photos. it is a good start for those who are just leaning foundation paper piecing (this was MY first foundation paper piecing project!). It is my hope that ...

Quilting with denim is not the same as quilting with other fabrics. This list of 15 tips for quilting with denim will help guide you. Denim quilts are a great way to recycle those old blue jeans. Denim has become such a popular fabric to upcycle as it’s durable and we often throw our jeans away well before they are worn out. Denim jeans are also one of the hardest things to dispose of due to our tendencies to hold onto our favourite pair even though they may never fit again.

This Plant lady monstera leaf Quilt pattern is for a 8″ x 8″ and 10″x 10″ block.( both sizes are included)
the one I made in the picture is 8″x 8″.
You can purchase this block pattern via Etsy. The perfect block for a Crazy plant lady.

This pattern includes a colored and a blank overview for you to color yourself.
As well as a numbered overview and of course all the numbered sections that you need for sewing this pattern.
It also includes a short sewing and assemly instruction.
This is a digital pattern for immediate download ...

The Birds in the Air quilt block is a classic block that has been used since the era of the civil war.

In this tutorial, you will learn how to make TWO blocks at the same time which will help you speed up the quilt making process. You can grab the free pattern for these blocks here. 

To purchase this hibiscus flower paper piecing pattern for your quilt projects check out the pattern on Etsy. 

Use this block to make a single block project such as a bag, mug mat, or Pillow. You can see all our Single block projects here.

This pattern is for a 8″ x 8″ and 10″x 10″ and 12″x 12″ block.( all sizes are included)
the one I made in the picture is 8″x 8″.

This pattern includes a colored and a blank overview for you to color yourself.
As well as a numbered overview and of course all ...

Although it may not seem like it, Spring is right around the corner. Time for picnics, parties in the park and Easter fun!

Or… maybe not.

Strict social distancing measures, while working in our favour, could stop us from having spring time celebrations. But don’t let this get you down! Why not start a new project to keep yourself occupied – a springtime themed quilt adorned with flowers, butterflies, bunnies, bright and pastel colours and all things Easter?

We’ve rounded up 10 Spring quilts for you to try your quilting hand at. All of these are free patterns that ...

This quilting pattern is inspired by flowers for Mother’s Day.  This design features 3 block flowers and is a table runner sized pattern. You can see the full pattern and quilting tutorial here. 

The Months of Mugs block of the month quilt has begun! We’re starting with a cheerful flower for May. This quilt is appropriate for a quilter who is comfortable with basic techniques but it doesn’t require a lot of previous experience. Each month a new mug shape will showcase a seasonal design. Each block is made using traditional quilt piecing and straight seams. After twelve months, you’ll have a quilt any coffee or tea lover would enjoy!

Boxer dog Quilt Block Pattern in technology Paper Piecing.
Use this quilt blocks to make a dog quilt, table runner, placemat, dog pillow, or baby quilt – it is a perfect handmade gift for Boxer dog lover. To purchase this dog paper piecing pattern for your quilt projects check out the pattern on Etsy. 

Use this block to make a single block project such as a bag, mug mat, or Pillow. You can see all our Single block projects here.

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This pattern is for a medical-grade N95 Face mask. It is used to create an outer cover for the mask.

This mask pattern is designed to fit in two ways. First, the elastic expands, which allows it to fit over most N95 masks to provide a protective barrier, in the hope of extending the lifetime of the N95 respirator. Second, this mask also fits directly over the face, similar to a surgical mask. The mask can and should be washed regularly. You can download the free Pattern here.