Free Pattern Day! Flower Quilts (1)

It's time for more free patterns, hand selected for our readers! Over the next few weeks we'll be featuring patterns for pieced and/or appliqued FLOWER quilts. Be sure to download your favorites today!  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" in the title above the quilt. For Part 2 of this series, CLICK HERE; for Part 3, CLICK HERE.

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Rosalie quilt, free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Putting Down Roots Quilt & Pillow, free pattern at Tilda’s World (CLICK for pillow PDF) + (CLICK for quilt PDF)

The Happy Tree quilt, free pattern by Kim Schaefer for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Spring Collage Quilt, free wall quilt tutorial at We All Sew (CLICK for tutorial)

Siren Song Hibiscus quilt, free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Souvenir Quilt, free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Mulberry quilt, free pattern by Rowan Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Of Gardens and Wreaths, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Poseys Aplenty quilt, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Paradise Blooms quilt, free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Peppy Petals quilt, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Petal Pinwheels quilt, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Petal Sparks quilt, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Pink Petals quilt, free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Posey Patch quilt, free pattern by Carolyn Hughey & Alex Anderson for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download) + (CLICK for template)

Primrose Garden quilt, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download) 

Rethink Pink quilt, free pattern at Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Rose Garden quilt, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Rosemary’s Heart quilt, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Scandi Dandy quilt, free pattern at Moda Fabrics  (CLICK for PDF download) 

 Spinning Blooms mini quilt, free pattern at Anna Maria Horner (CLICK for PDF download) 

Kashmir Blooms quilt, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Spoken Without a Word quilt, free pattern by Elly Sienkiewicz for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Spring Sherbet quilt, free pattern at Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

 Summer Trellis quilt, free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Tea Party Terrace quilt, warm & cool versions, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

  Wrens & Friends quilt, free pattern at Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

NOTE:   If you love floral quilts, you may also be interested in our Free Pattern Days for Big Print Quilts: CLICK: part 1, part 2, part 3

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Yukiko Hirano Baltimore Album quilts

When the incredibly talented Japanese quilter, Yukiko Hirano, passed away in 2010, her husband Takeo Hirano wanted to make sure that her work lived on for others to enjoy.  These four incredible Baltimore Album quilts were on display together in a setting Mrs. Hirano would find fitting and complimentary for her exquisite work. 

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Baltimore Album Quilt II by Yukiko Hirano

Mrs. Hirano was inspired by Baltimore Album quilts and couldn't resist making her own.  She mastered the art of applique, as well as the art of color placement, as exemplified in these quilts.   

Baltimore Album Quilt I by Yukiko Hirano

The precise hand quilting was done with thousands of tiny stitches in a grid pattern. The appliqued leaves and flowers were done with a trapunto effect.

 

Baltimore Album Quilt III by Yukiko Hirano

 

Many of the elaborate applique blocks in these four quilts were inspired by the books about Baltimore Album quilts written by Elly Sienkiewicz. 

Baltimore Album Quilt IV by Yukiko Hirano

This stunning quilt won Mrs. Hirano the coveted Founders Award at the 2005 IQA Judged Show.  It was the first time she had entered her work in an international competition. This is an excellent example of how well Mrs. Hirano knew her subject matter: applique and the Baltimore Album style. The pale hues and floral border give this quilt a springlike feeling.

Image credits: Photo were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2022 International Quilt show in Salt Lake City, Utah.

24 Days of Christmas at Quilt Inspiration - Day 17

Welcome to the 24 days of Christmas ! Each day this month, up through Christmas Eve, we'll feature a work of fiber art that reflects the joy and beauty of the season ! Let's continue with Day 17.

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Christmas All Around , 45 x 45, by Audrey Mantle , California

Audrey writes, "This quilt was inspired by [quilt teacher and author] Elly Sienkiewiecz' Papercuts and Plenty : Studies in Classic Album Quilt Applique.  The appliqued blocks were begun in Gatlinburg, Maryland and were completed in Lafayette, California, in July 2016. "

Audrey does beautifully precise and accurate hand applique and hand quilting. These lovely blocks have beautiful clean and sharp edges, using the freezer-paper method for cutting and placing the applique motif on the background fabric. We really admire the small details here, like the cheerful holly leaves and berries on the outer swagged border, along with the pretty red bows in the corners.

For more information about Elly Sienkievicz and her work in teaching and designing album quilts, here is a helpful and informative video from HGTV and Alex Anderson's "Simply Quilts" show.

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2017 Guild of Quilters of Contra Costa County show.

Free pattern day ! Basket Quilts

Here are more than 30 free basket quilt patterns. Made with colorful prints, or filled with flowers or fruit, basket quilts are perfect for any time of the year ! To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Chinoiserie Garden quilt, ~70 x 80", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Baskets of Flowers quilt, 60" square, free pattern by Marsha Moore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Four All Seasons - Summer, 71 x 92", free pattern by Jean Ann Wright for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Pretty Baskets quilt, 49" square, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Spring Quartet quilt, 42" square, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Baskets of Fun, 57 x 68", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Berry Nice Baskets quilt, 54 x 67", free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Prairie Lane quilt, 65 x 78", free pattern by Denise Russell for Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Flower Basket quilt, ~74 x 88", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Baskets of Nantucket quilt, ~44 x 44", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Baskets of Scraps quilt, 46 x 66", free pattern at Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dream Garden quilt, 40 x 40", free pattern by Elly Sienkiewicz for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download) 

Baker’s Dozen quilt, 57” square, free pattern by Pat Sloan (CLICK for PDF download)

A Gathering of Blossoms, 50 x 50", free pattern by Marinda Stewart (CLICK for PDF download)

Spring Baskets Wall Quilt, 20" square, free pattern at Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download)

Basket full of Posies, 13.5 x 13.5", free pattern by Jina Barney for Quiltmaker (CLICK for PDF download)

Summer Garden Basket quilt, 25 x 21", free pattern by Pat Thompson for AQS (CLICK for PDF download)

Bella's Blooms quilt, 43"square, free pattern by Pat Sloan (CLICK for PDF download)

Liberty Blooms quilt, 43" square, free pattern by Pat Sloan (CLICK for PDF download)

Basket of Charms quilt, 76 x 72", free pattern by Judy Hansen for Fabri Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Baby Basket quilt, 14 x 14”, free pattern by Anita Shackelford for American Quilter (CLICK for PDF download)

Scrap Baskets quilt, 28 x 28”, free paper piecing pattern by Carol Doak (CLICK for PDF download) 

Basket of Flowers, 38.5 x 36.5", free pattern by Nanette Holmberg for American Quilter (CLICK for PDF download) 

Savannah Garden table runner, 33" x 60", free pattern by Mary Ellen Von Holt for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Savannah Garden quilt, ~77 x 90", free pattern by Mary Ellen Von Holt for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Biscuits and Jam mini quilt, ~13" square, free pattern by Kim Diehl for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 A Tisket, A Tasket, 68 x 77", free pattern by Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Coryn's Flower Baskets, 45 x 54", free pattern by Lisa DeBee Schiller for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Baltimore Blues quilt, 60 x 70", free pattern by Barbara Brackman for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bitty Basket block, 4" square, free pattern at Quiltmaker (CLICK for PDF download)

Cactus Flower quilt, 65 x 65", free pattern by Alex Anderson for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Ranunculus Baskets quilt, 89 x 114”, free pattern by In The Beginning Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bloomin Basket panel quilt, 55 x 75", free pattern by Gail Kessler for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Megan’s Blue Baskets quilt, 68 x 68”, design by Candy Hargrove for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

A Basket Full of Posies, 100 x 100", free pattern by George and Linda Wheeler for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Sending my Love, 74 x 74”, free pattern by Marie Cole for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

American Retro c. 1945, 45 x 45”, by Erin Witt for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Cherry Fizz quilt, 56" square, free pattern by by Cate Tallman-Evans for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Basket Bouquet quilt, 61" square, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download) 

Playdate at the Park, 55" square, free pattern by Erin Witt Designs for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Vintage Delight Basket Quilt, 53 x 65", free pattern by Elizabeth Scott for Lecien (CLICK for PDF download)

Mary Rose Antique Pattern, 46” square, free pattern by Gerri Robinson for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Luna Notte quilt, 83 x 83”, free pattern by Three Sisters for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Chocolate Baskets quilt, 42 x 51", free pattern by Jill Reid for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Blossom Lane quilt, 57” square, free pattern by Gail Kessler for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Evening Rose quilt, 78.5” square, free pattern by Betty New for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Baskets of Love quilt, 54” square, free pattern by Pat Sloan (CLICK for PDF download) 

Grow Up mini quilt, 24 x 24", free pattern by Nancy Rink as seen at Auribuzz (CLICK for PDF download)

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