A Garden of Yo-Yos (+ FREE patterns!)

Do you love yo-yos like we love yo-yos?  Here's an award-winning flower garden featuring yo-yos, crocheted flowers, and beaded embellishments.  Also scroll down for three FREE patterns for yo-yo projects!

Hello Garden, made and quilted by Ana Martinez.  

Winner of a Quilt Show Chair's Choice award at the 2026 Tucson Quilt Fiesta, Hello Garden is an original wall quilt by Ana Martinez. The piece was inspired by buttons, yo yos and crochet flower embellishments that resemble a field of flowers. Fused stems and ribbons were appliqued onto a machine pieced and quilted background with hand sewn buttons, beads and ribbons. The ombre patchwork is the perfect backdrop for the flowers!

Yo-yos are portable and scrap-friendly, and create a charming, textured look. There are even plastic yo-yo makers in different sizes that make it easy. Here are three FREE yo yo projects you might enjoy:

Yo Yo wall art featuring Kaffe Fassett fabrics, free pattern at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

 Yo Yo band pillow, free Coats & Clark pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download)

 Bloom quilt, free pattern by Amy Butler Design (CLICK for PDF download)

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Free pattern day! Plus and Cross quilts

Here are free patterns for quilts with 'plus' and 'cross' designs! They are among the simplest of all designs and make interesting tessellations.  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Folklore quilt, 72" square, free pattern by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)  

Ironhook quilt, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Plus and Minus quilt, 40 x 60", free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

How Do You Do, 65 x 87", free pattern by Keiko Goke for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Starburst Cross quilt tutorial by Sew Crafty Jess (CLICK for PDF download)

Trellis Quilt, 42 x 54", free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sugary Sweet quilt, 60 x 60", free pattern at Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sweet Nap quilt,  50 x 64", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Color Crossing quilt, 56 x 68", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Ridge Rock quilt, 62 x 74", free pattern by Linda Fitch for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Plus Sized quilt, 56 x 56", free pattern at Camelot Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Hugs and Kisses quilt, 41 x 52", free pattern by Sue Pickering for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cross My Heart quilt, 85 x 89", free pattern by Amy Butler for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Color Coded quilt, 54 x 54", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Greenwich quilt, 48 x 64", free pattern by Janet Page Kessler for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Haiku Crosses quilt, ~69 x 79", free pattern at Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Easy Math throw quilt, 53"square, free pattern inspired by Pat Bravo, All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

The Plus Side quilt, 48 x 60”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Perfect Picnic quilt, 50 x 50”, free pattern at Birch Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

At the Pond quilt, 59 x 77”, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Connect quilt, 70 x 70”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Just Kisses quilt, 47 x 59", free pattern by Janice Zeller Ryan for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Hugs and Kisses for baby by Cindy Carter at Carter Quilter (CLICK for tutorial)

Plus Signs quilt, 50 x 50”, free pattern by Pam Rocco for Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Image credits and links: This post was updated on January 9, 2026.  All images are copyrighted by their owners. Please respect their generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they have placed on the use of these designs. Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links. The quilt montage was created by Quilt Inspiration.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at quiltinspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.

10 Quick Christmas Projects (FREE patterns!)

Are you ready for some quick Christmas projects? Here are fabulous ornaments, pillows, stockings, a tree skirt and a table runner! These projects are super cute and super fun. They're made with felt, which doesn't fray and can easily be glued and stitched. 

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Christmas Elf Girl ornaments, free pattern by Wendi Gratz at Shiny Happy World (CLICK for tutorial) + (CLICK for PDF download)  

Merry and Bright table runner, free tutorial at Life Sew Savory (CLICK for tutorial) (check out the red buttons as holly berries!)

Holiday Baubles stocking, free pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download) 

Snowman ornament tutorial by From Farmhouse to Florida (CLICK for tutorial)  

Retro Felt Christmas Baubles tutorial by Laura Howard at Bugs and Fishes blog (CLICK for tutorial) 

Felt Christmas Stocking, free pattern by Amy Butler Design (CLICK for PDF download) 

Birdie Ornament, free tutorial at Feathered Nest (CLICK for tutorial)  

 

Holly Wreath pillow, free pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download) 

Poinsettia pillow, free tutorial at Simple Simon & Company (CLICK for tutorial) 

Scandinavian Tree Skirt, free pattern and tutorial by Joann Fabrics (CLICK For PDF download) 

 

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Free quilt pattern! Thea's Puzzle

Improvisational quilts are SO much fun to make. Here's an archived FREE pattern by Amy Butler! Thea's Puzzle is an improvisational nine patch quilt with big blocks for easy piecing. Click on the link below to download the PDF, and scroll to the bottom of this post for MORE freebies!

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Thea’s Puzzle quilt, 64 x 64”, free pattern by Amy Butler (CLICK for PDF download) 

For more freebies, check out our FREE Pattern Days for Easy Modern Quilts: CLICK HERE for Part 1 and CLICK HERE for Part 2!  

 

 

Free pattern day! Hearts and Valentines

Within this collection of free patterns you will find quilts, wall hangings, table runners, and pillows; happy hearts and scrappy hearts; in short, a heart for every occasion. To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Sweet Tweets appliqued valentine, ~5” square, free pattern by Kathryn Wagar Wright at Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Love Emblem Throw, 50 x 50", or pillow (18"square), free pattern by Anna Maria Horner (CLICK for PDF download)

 Love Note mini quilt, ~20 x 24", free pattern at the Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

Sweet Heart mug rug, free pattern at Gray Barn Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Hearts quilt, 59 x 61", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

I Heart You quilt, ~46 x 50", free pattern at Sulky (CLICK for PDF download)

Full Heart quilt, 476" square, free pattern by Tamara Kate for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Made With Love quilt, 30 x 36", free pattern at Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download)

Bright Heart quilt, ~55 x 73”, free pattern by Amy Butler Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Pixelated Heart Quilt, 75 x 75",  free pattern by Blue Elephant Stitches for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Sweethearts quilt, 48 x 60", free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Heart to Heart quilt, ~60 x 80", free pattern by Jessica Stern and Stacey Day for Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Tender Hearts quilt, ~64 x 78", free pattern at Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Raspberry Ripple quilt, ~76" square, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Scrappy Hearts quilt, 52 x 65", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

I Heart Pink quilt, 42 x 52", free pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Crazy Love quilt, 54" square, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Keep the Heart Truth Growing, free wall hanging & pillow pattern by Jane Spolar for Janome
(CLICK for PDF template for wall hanging) + (CLICK for PDF template for pillow)

 

Love in Chains quilt, 54 x 64”, free pattern by Shelly Pagliai for Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Hearts Afloat quilt, free pattern by Bev Getschel for Quiltmaker (CLICK for PDF download)

Dear Heart quilt, 72 x 84”, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Big Hearted Quilt, ~78 x 78”, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Hugs and Kisses quilt, 84 x 84”, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Simple Wishes Quilt, 52 x 55”, free pattern by Stephanie Palmer of Late Night Quilter for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Lots of Love quilt, 54 x 67", by Tamara Kate for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Improv Valentine wall quilt, 36 x 36", free pattern by Erica Jackman at Kitchen Table Quilting for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Latitude heart quilt, 70 x 70", free pattern at United Notions (CLICK for PDF download)

Smitten quilt, 71 x 85", free pattern by Barb Tourtillotte for Clothworks (CLICK for PDF download)

Hearts for You quilt, 37 x 44", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Heartstrings quilt, 48 x 60", free pattern by Marie Cole for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Scrappy Heart Quilt by Cindy Carter at Carter Quilter (CLICK for tutorial; there are seven different free hearts patterns at this link)

Hug Me, 56 x 78", free pattern by Sue Zipkin for Clothworks (CLICK for PDF download)

Love in Bloom, 60 x 73", free pattern by Fresh Designs for Henry Glass (CLICK for PDF download)

Faded Hearts quilt, 72 x 72”, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Yesterday quilt, ~44 x 57”, free pattern by Heather Bailey for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Heartfelt Quilt Along, free block patterns at the Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for main pattern page)

 Key to My Heart, 48 x 48”, free quilt pattern by Beth Logan for Henry Glass (CLICK for PDF download) 

Valentine's Day Granny Square by Nicole Daksiewicz for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Serving Up Love table runner, 27 x 61”, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Shades of Love table runner by During Quiet Time, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Be Mine table runner, 16 x 38", by Sherri Falls (CLICK for PDF download)

Sweetheart table runner, 21 x 54", free pattern by Jen Daly for Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Image credits: NOTE:  This post was updated on December 28, 2025.  All images are copyrighted by their owners. Please respect their generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they have placed on the use of these designs. Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at quiltinspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.