12 FREE Patterns for Angel Quilts & Ornaments !

Welcome to our Free Pattern Day! Angels are symbols of hope, purity, and transcendence. They hold profound importance across religions and cultures. Here are a dozen FREE patterns for angel quilts and ornaments!

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Angel paper pieced block, free tutorial & pattern by Julianna Gąsiorowska at Sewing Under Rainbow (CLICK for tutorial)

Angel applique block, free pattern and tutorial by Sandra Healy Designs (CLICK for tutorial & pattern)

Embroidered Angel, free vintage pattern by McCalls Quilts from 1982 (CLICK for .jpg download)

Christmas Angel made by E.K. Inn,  based on a free block pattern by Erin Russek (CLICK for instructions) + (CLICK for template)

 Felt Angel Ornament tutorial at Molly and Mama (CLICK for tutorial)

 Scrap Angel Quilt and Stocking, free patterns at Tilda's World (CLICK for stocking pattern) + (CLICK for quilt pattern)

 

 

  

Fabric Angel ornament tutorial by Stephanie Cunnyngham for Thermoweb (CLICK for tutorial)

 

   

Autumn Angel, free doll or ornament pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)  

On Point Angel, free pattern by Kaye Collins at Oh Kaye Quilting (CLICK for pattern page)

 Irish Blessing quilt, free pattern by Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Angels Among Us, free quilt pattern by Buggy Barn for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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Free Pattern Day ! Fish quilts

Summer is a great time for FREE patterns for FISH-themed quilts ! (plus sharks, jellyfish, and fish pillows!) NOTE: This post has been updated.  For the latest patterns please visit our Free Pattern Day for Fish Quilts (CLICK HERE!)

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Image credits: This post was updated on June 22, 2025. Individual 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 photo montage shown on this page is a derivative work that is the property of Quilt Inspiration. If any links are broken, we'd love to know so we can fix it. Please email us at QuiltInspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.

More May Flowers !

“Just living is not enough," said the butterfly, 

"one must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.”*

Flowers have a language all their own.  They evoke memories and emotions, and may symbolize hope and love. In quilting, flowers provide the ultimate challenge in color and design.  Here are some exemplary quilts that inspire us.

Receiving Grace, 65 x 37", by Elizabeth McDowell Heagy (Ontario, Canada)

Elizabeth Heagy says, "The Echinacea stands strong, radiant in the love of its Creator.  This study depicts a moment of spiritual enlightenment."
Receiving Grace won First Place, Art – Naturescapes, Pictorial at the 2017 National Canadian Quilters' Association show. It was created with machine piecing, hand and machine applique, hand and machine embellishment, and painted with Jacquard Textile colors.  

The background was appliqued, pieced, and quilted simultaneously, using tulle as a third layer. The tulle protrudes from the top and bottom edges of the quilt and creates a natural setting for the flower. The flower petals stand out from the surface of the quilt.

Honeysuckle by Elizabeth Habich (Massachusetts)

Elizabeth Habich was inspired by the exuberance and vivid colors of honeysuckle growing against a fence in Bar Harbor, Maine.  For the background, Elizabeth used an experimental piece she had made with black Procion MX dyes. The honeysuckle itself was created with hand-dyed fabrics by Elizabeth Habich and others, as well as commercial solid colors. She says, "Melinda Bula's fusible applique technique made it possible."

Tulipa by Karen Ponischil (Charlotte, North Carolina)

Tulipa was inspired by beautiful tulips given to Karen Ponischil by her niece as a birthday surprise.  Karen's fabric painting, thread painting and free motion quilting perfectly conveys the smooth texture of the tulip petals; see the closeup photo below.

Karen Ponischil creates quilts using whole cloth painting or raw edge appliqué. She then uses thread painting to bring the quilt to life. For more inspiration see Karen's online gallery.

The Implication of Red by Hsin-Chen Lin (Tainan City, Taiwan)

This quilt's title, The Implication of Red, is explained by Hsin-Chen Lin as follows: "Although red represents joy and happiness, it is also a symbol of stirring emotions.  For women in the Chinese-speaking world, the color red is like an invisible frame.  Our traditional values teach us to tolerate a variety of unhappiness for the sake of keeping happy lives for the majority.  Such uncertainty stops us from pursuing dreams."

Hsin-Chen Lin is President of the Taiwan Art Quilt Society. She created this piece entirely by hand; it was hand-pieced, appliqued, quilted, embroidered, and embellished.  The incredible detail of the quilting, embroidery and embellishment can be seen in the closeup photo below.

In Full Glory by Akiko Kawata (Osaka-City, Japan)

Akiko Kawata showcased brilliant hollyhock flowers against a strip pieced background.  She says, "I wished to express the beautiful hollyhock flowers in their full glory, stretching to the bright blue summer sky." In Full Glory was machine pieced, appliqued, and quilted; and hand embroidered.  The flowers and leaves were bordered with solid fabric to add emphasis. The magenta and green hues create a beautiful complimentary color scheme.

Summer in the South, 41.5 x 38.5", by Ellen Lindner (Melbourne, Florida)

Heavy with blossoms, the arching branches of Crepe Myrtle trees grace the Southern U.S. all throughout the summer. Their colors and shapes delight all who see them. Ellen Lindner created Summer in the South with fusible raw edge collage and machine stitching.

For more information on this and other works of art see Ellen's website, Adventure Quilter.

Pop Up Posies, 57 x 57", by Erin Russek (Colorado)

Erin Russek says, "I am continually inspired by folk art and the natural world.  I wanted to create a quilt of flower blocks set on point with scallops for leaves... I enjoy working with brightly colored prints and creating cheerful quilts." Pop Up Posies features 5 different applique blocks, a large scallop applique border and beautiful flowers throughout.

The flower blocks are Erin's own design and are hand appliqued (a complete pattern is available).  She also created a scalloped border with plenty of white space for Karen McTavish's beautiful quilting (see the closeup photo below).

Credits:   *Quote from The Complete Fairy Tales by by Hans Christian Andersen.
Photos were taken at the 2018 Road to California show (Pop Up Posies) and the 2017 Houston International Quilt Festival.

Quilt Arizona 2017! day 2

We're back after a short spring break! For us, springtime in the desert means three things: spring flowers, spring training (baseball), and Quilt Arizona!  This is our 8th year blogging about this fun show, which draws visitors from many parts of North America. Here are some of our favorites from this year's show.

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Lulu by Ann E. Hall, quilted by Marilyn Haskovec

Ann E. Hall selected from her beloved collection of Kaffe Fassett fabrics to create this magnificant creature.  She was inspired by the Lulu Elephant quilt pattern by Laura Heine at Fiberworks.  The geometric quilting by Marilyn Haskovec, along with the neutral background, provide a contemporary setting for the bright floral fabrics.

The elephant's ear was created with fussy-cut leaves, and his eye was depicted by a big daisy, as shown above.

Glorious Tweets by Merci Apodaca, quilted by Cecilia Hosford

The colors really stood out in this beautiful applique quilt! Merci Apodaca says she was inspired by the use of Kaffe Fassett fabrics on the Glorious Applique blog, and the pattern My Tweets by Erin Russek.  Thus, this quilt is titled Glorious Tweets.  The applique shapes were outlined with embroidery stitches, providing extra definition for the birds and flowers.

Mirror Image Clam Shells by Patricia Bliss

This hand-pieced clamshell quilt was entered in the scrap quilt category.  Patricia Bliss selected Asian themed fabrics for a pattern by Kaffe Fassett. The clamshell sashing was done in red with pretty gold accents. She machine quilted each individual clamshell with a branching design that emphasized the clamshell shapes.  We can't imagine the amount of work that went into this perfectly pieced quilt.

Almost Like The Blues by Joan McNamara, quilted by Jessica Gamez

Almost Like The Blues was awarded First Place - Pieced Large. This is an original design by Joan McNamara who wanted to create an equal focus on intricate piecing and quilting.  The intricate piecing reminded us of Burgoyne Surrounded.  Joan says she was inspired by Godwin Weaving.  The quilting by Jessica Gamez was outstanding.

Butterfly by Judith Salb, quilted by Jessica Gamez

This stunning Butterfly won two major awards: Exemplary Professional Machine Quilting (turquoise ribbon)  and First Place - Pieced X-Large (blue ribbon).  This rather famous butterfly pattern is by Tula Pink; this is the first one we've seen in person, and it was stunning. Judith Salb says, "The butterfly counts not months but moments." (Rabindranath Tagore)  "My butterfly is forever!"

Here is more beautiful longarm quilting by Jessica Gamez.  Can you find the quilted butterflies in the closeup photo, below?

Image credits:  Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration.

Free pattern day: Baby quilts! (part 2)

We have assembled 100 free patterns for baby and toddler quilts! Here is Part 2 of the series (also see Part 1 and Part 3). 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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Panda-monium mini quilt, ~19 x 20”, free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download) (see the version at Owen's Olivia)

Fresh Faces quilt, 36 x 48", free pattern by LJ Simon for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)  

Adore You baby quilt, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)

Unicorn quilt, reverse applique, free pattern and tutorial at We All Sew (CLICK for tutorial)+(CLICK for PDF templates)

Hedge Hugs quilt, 61 x 68", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sweet Dreams baby quilt, ~45 x 56", free pattern by Stacey Day for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

 Sparkles quilt, 42 x 49", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Mickey Mouse silhouette quilt, 30 x 40", free pattern at Camelot Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Pirouette quilt, 43 x 43", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Bluebonnet Breeze quilt, 46" square, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Cool Spools quilt, 40 x 50", free pattern at Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Royal Critters quilt, 43 x 43", free pattern by Bethany Fuller for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Babe in the Woods quilt, 42 x 50", free pattern at Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Get the Party Started, ~50 x 60", free pattern by Casey York for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Just Keep Swimming quilt, free pattern by Jen Daly for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Bronwen quilt, 42 x 42", free pattern at Fabric Editions (CLICK for PDF download)

Village Life Quilt, ~48 x 67”, free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Petals quilt, 40 x 55” , free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Oopsie Daisy quilt, ~45 x 45”, free pattern by Erin Russek for McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

  Penny’s Garden quilt, 50 x 57”, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Baby Birds quilt, 48 x 48”, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics, including bird templates: (CLICK for PDF - pink version  and CLICK for PDF -blue version)

Book Ends quilt, 38 x 44”, free pattern by Amy Sinibaldi for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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

Mt. Fuji quilt, 40 x 56”, free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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

Sorbet Ikat quilt, ~42" square, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Big Hearted Quilt, ~29 x 30", tutorial by Robin Nelson at Craft Sisters for Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Trip Around the World quilt, 40 x 46",  free pattern (pink) by Susan Emory for Michael Miller (CLICK for PDF download)

Trip Around the World quilt, 40 x 46", free pattern (blue) by Susan Emory for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Off to the Races quilt, 54 x 54”, free pattern by Melissa Mortenson for Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Tea Party quilt, 49 x 49”, free pattern by Jina Barney for Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Spin Me Round quilt, 46 x 46", free pattern at Mod Kid Boutique (CLICK for PDF download)

Hopscotch quilt, 40 x 48", free pattern by Nancy Mahoney (CLICK for PDF download)

Picnic Pals quilt, 40 x 40", designed by Alyssa Thomas for Clothworks (CLICK for PDF download)

Jesse’s Blankie, 40 x 54", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Baby Parachute quilt, ~41 x 40”, free pattern by Crazy Mom Quilts for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download) 

Up, Up and Away quilt, 38 x 44", free pattern by Diane Harris at Quiltmaker (CLICK for PDF download)

Baby Bow quilt, 34 x 34", free pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

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