Free Quilt Patterns to Download

For first-time quilters, the prospect of starting a big project may be daunting. What if you purchase a pattern only to discover it's beyond your capability? What if you decide you don't like the pattern or that you'd rather do something else?

Finding beginner quilt patterns for free is an easy solution to this dilemma because you can review the pattern before you start, and if it's not quite right, you can choose something else. More importantly, our free quilting patterns for beginners have been selected for the simplicity of their pattern and ease of completion.

There's no guesswork involved with free printable quilt patterns. You're directed step-by-step on how to prepare, sew and finish your quilt. Your pattern typically comes with instructions that include the following.

• Fabric Requirements: The quilt pattern tells you how much fabric you need for the quilt squares, binding and backing. These fabric requirements will give you the yardage needed. To simplify things, it can be a good idea for new quilters to make a quilt using precut fabric squares.
• Cutting: You'll be given the measurements for fabric pieces used to make the quilt top, the binding, and the backing so you can cut them accordingly.
• Block Assembly: Square by square, you'll be instructed how to put the fabric pieces together to make blocks.
• Quilt Top Assembly: Once all the blocks are in place, it's time to put them together to create the top of your quilt.
• Finishing: This is where you add the backing and binding for your quilt.

Fat Quarter Shop offers a wide selection of free quilting patterns to download and print, covering everything from classic to contemporary. Once you've planned out your next project, be sure you have the fabric you need to stitch your masterpiece. Whether you want material by the yard or precut fabrics to avoid cutting every square yourself, this is where you want to be. Shop Fat Quarter Shop today!