Free pattern day ! Snowflake quilts

Snowflake quilts are a perfect way to celebrate winter, especially with FREE patterns! 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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Snowflake quilt, 60" square, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Holiday Retreat quilt, 82 x 94", free pattern by Denise Russell for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Homecoming quilt, 65 x 75", free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Blue December pillow or mini quilt, free pattern by Joanna Marsh for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Ice Palace quilt, 62 x 82", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter is Here quilt, 52 x 64", free pattern by Flaurie & Finch for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake Wrap quilt, 59" square, and table runner, 23 x 49", free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Frost quilt, 61 x 73", free pattern by Jan Shade Beach for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake blocks, free patterns by Jill Majers for Apple Avenue Quilts (CLICK for PDF download)

Frosted Flakes quilt, 80" square, free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Crystalline quilt, 75 x 75", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Snow Crystal quilt, 62"  square, free pattern for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake wall quilt or table topper, 30 x 30", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter Wonderland quilt or table runner, free pattern at Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download of quilt) + (CLICK for PDF download of table runner)

Pixelflake quilt, 66 x 66", free pattern by Stacey Day for the American Quilters Society (CLICK for PDF download)

Icy Windowpanes quilt, free pattern by Lucinda Walker for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Don't Lose Your Mittens, 52 x 74", free quilt pattern by Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Scandi snowflake table runner, 10 x 40", free pattern by Hilary Gooding for Makower UK (CLICK for PDF download) 

Winter's Bounty table runner, 18 x 42", free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Spinning Snowflake table topper, ~19 x 44", free pattern by Reeze L. Hanson for Quilters World (CLICK for PDF download)

Snow Days - Snow Man quilt, 69 x 81", by AE Nathan Co.  
 Here are the downloadable pattern files:  Page 1 and Page 2.

Tweety's Snowflake by Wendy Butler Berns at Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Snow table runner, 48 x 14", free pattern by Denise Russart at Just Quiltin' (CLICK for PDF instructions) + (CLICK for PDF templates)

Aunt Kate's Snowflake Quilt, free pattern by Trish Poolson for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Blueberry Ice quilt, queen size, free pattern by Gerri Robinson as seen at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter's Promise quilt, 92 x 92", free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) (includes snowflake templates)

Snowfall quilt, 60 x 60", free pattern by Susan Emory for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) (includes snowflake templates)

Blizzard Quilt, 61 x 61", free pattern by Susan Emory for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Twinkle quilt, 72 x 86", free pattern by Stephanie Prescott for Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowflake quilt, free foundation pattern by Carol Doak (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Image credits: This post was updated on November 17, 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.  Some of these are tutorials while others have downloadable patterns; we have tried to note which is which in the title above each photo.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at quiltinspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.  Note: Scientifically, all snowflakes are crystals with exactly 6 points. However, some designers have taken artistic license in portraying these winter motifs.

Beautiful in black and white

If you have a a black and white fabric stash and have been looking for ideas, or have always wanted to make or own a black and white quilt, we have some inspiration to share.

Winter Aspens, 26 x 34, by Jayme Crow




We love the sumptuous Winter Aspens quilt, above, with its clever use of dotted fabrics to portray a stand of trees in a wintry landscape. Thanks to Jayme Crow for supplying us with this gorgeous photo of the original quilt in a natural setting. The pattern can be obtained from the Bella Nonna Design Studio. Jayme's design studio also has some very cool designer Japanese fabrics in heavy cotton.

Duet in Black and White, 39 x 39, by Connie Kauffman, at Kauffman Designs



The very elegant "Duet" pattern by Connie Kauffman, above, is also easy. The shading of the quarter triangles gives a three-dimensional appearance to the center medallion. The solid black and white appliques are fusible; buttons add sparkle to the quilt. The pattern makes good use of fat quarters in black and white. The pattern can be obtained from Quilters Warehouse.


Stormy Evolution, 90 x 90, by Susan Varanka



Do you believe in evolution? "Stormy Evolution" by Susan Varanka takes the Storm At Sea pattern to a new level. Notice that the individual stars surrounding the center are reverse images of the star design embedded within the Storm at Sea blocks, and that the pieced border is made up of the points of the blocks. The repeating patterns in the stars and border unify the design. The quilt can be made with fabrics planned in advance, but is also perfect for scrap usage. For more information, and to purchase the pattern, visit Susan's Quilt Creations.


Midwinter garden, 48 x 48, by Ellen Crimi-Trent for Clothworks



Midwinter garden is one of our favorite black-and-white fabric lines, with 12 different fabrics designed by Ellen Crimi-Trent (we're showing four of them, above). The quilt above incorporates the fabrics in a barn raising pattern, giving a subtle shadowy effect. For a free download of the pattern and to see the other fabrics, visit Clothworks.


Mod Quads, 48 x 60, by Janine Burke at Blue Underground Studios


The "Mod Quads" design by Janine Burke at Blue Underground Studios can be made with many different fabrics. The skinny "quads" add just a hint of color for visual interest. For those who desire a speedy project, a complete quilt kit is available at The Quilters Garden.


Spinning Nine Patch Notes, 39.5 x 39.5, by Connie Kauffman, at Kauffman Designs



We love this modern and musical wall hanging by Connie Kauffman. Black and white notes radiate out from the nine-patch blocks, which are set on point, such that the blocks appear to be spinning like whirlygigs. The brightly colored center blocks stand out nicely from the background. The pattern can be obtained online from the Quilters Warehouse.


Zebra Fandango, 73 x 73, by Elizabeth Bren



According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a Fandango is "a lively Spanish or Spanish-American dance in triple time that is usually performed by a man and a woman to the accompaniment of guitar and castanets." O-kay! The Zebra Fandango quilt features intricate foundation pieced blocks set at a slight angle to create the lively design. The pattern was published by Down Under Quilts in November, 2004.  A version of "Zebra Fandango", by Ana Buzzalino, can also be seen at American Quilter.

Red Eye, 30 x 30, by Shirley Ament-Bergey



In 2006 the Rising Star Quilters Guild of Lexington, MA, held a quilt challenge: Black and white with one accent color. Shirley Ament-Bergey won second prize for her fabulous cathedral windows quilt, above. The wall hanging was made for Shirley's son, who is a devotee of contemporary design. The red "eyes" make an outstanding contrast amidst the black and white, and the variation of prints - some nearly all black, and some nearly all white - creates a lively design. You can see Shirley's quilt and 30 other black-and-white challenge quilts on the RSQG website, here (A-J) and here (K-Z).

Books and patterns by Kay M. Capps Cross





As you may know, Kay M. Capps Cross wrote the books on black-and-white quilts (literally). Kay says: "I use black and white (with the ever-present dash of vivid color) because it challenges me and seems to work the best for expressing my ideas and spirit. Some have called me “the black and white lady,” and I just love that!" Kay's books, shown above, are available at Amazon, at local quilt stores, and many other places. Kay's patterns, including "Hello, Heliconia" (above, 21.5 x 38.5) are available at the Quilters Warehouse. For more information, visit Kay's site at Cross Cuts Quilting.


For even more black-and-white inspiration

See the Winter 2008 issue of Fabric Trends for Quilters. You may also be interested in the recent black and white quilt challenge (the challenge group's photos are on Flickr). If you know of other black-and-white challenges or exhibits - we'd love to hear about them!