Free pattern day! Star quilts (part 1)

Here are 30 free patterns for STAR quilts!  There are Sawtooth Stars, Ohio Stars, LeMoyne Stars, Lone Stars, Mariner's Compass Stars, Friendship Stars, Feathered Stars, and Bursting Star quilts (and more!)  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. For Part 2 of this series: click here! For Part 3 of this series, click here!)

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Tropical Dynasty quilt, 60" square, free pattern at Paintbrush Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Designer Star quilt, 99 x 99", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cakewalk quilt, 68” square, free pattern by Rebecca Bryan for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Morning Glory Quilt, 72 x 72”, free pattern by Patrick Lose for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter’s Promise quilt, 92” square, free pattern by Christine Stainbrook for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Photobomb quilt, 77” square, free pattern by Stacey Day for AQS (CLICK for PDF download)

Feather and Flora quilt, 88” square, free pattern at Studio E Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Feathered Stars quilt, 72” square, free pattern by Carl Hentsch for Tula Pink / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Breezy Batiks quilt, 66” square, free pattern at Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Center Stage quilt, 91” square, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Gazebo Medallion quilt, 74” square, free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Genny & Ruth Quilt, 36” or 72” square, free pattern by Elizabeth Hartman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dream Away quilt, 59 x 71”, free pattern at Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Starlet Basics quilt, 33 x 43”, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Starlight Paths Quilt, 61” square, free pattern by Stacey Day for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Bursting Star Quilt, 42”square, free pattern at McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Starstruck quilt, 50” square, free pattern by Marsha Evans Moore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Hollyhock Garden Stars quilt, 50” square, free pattern by Jan Krentz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Red Star quilt, 48” square, free pattern by Cortney Heimerl for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Lost at Sea quilt, 92” square, free pattern by Alex Anderson Quilts (CLICK for PDF download)

Beachcomber quilt, 51” square, free pattern by Lynne Goldsworthy for Makower (CLICK for PDF download)

Enchanted Navigation quilt, 57 x 71”, free pattern by McKenna Ryan for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Hexy Stars quilt, ~55 x 64”, free pattern by Tula Pink (CLICK for PDF download)

Giant Log Cabin Star quilt, 84” square, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Kaleidoscope quilt, ~60” square, free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Crystal Fusion quilt, 48” square, free pattern by Karen Combs (CLICK for PDF download)

Interstellar quilt, ~73” square, free pattern by Barbara Hollinger for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunset Star quilt, 56” square, free pattern by Felice Regina for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)
 

Star Gazer quilt, 40” square, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Blissful Star mini quilt, 20” square, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Winter’s Grandeur mini quilt, 24” square, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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Happy Fourth of July 2016

We're celebrating Independence Day, July 4, with a picnic, a parade, fireworks, and a tribute to red, white and blue quilts ! Here are some of our favorites; we hope you like them also !

Home of the Brave by Juanice Hess

Second place winner for Best Appliqued Quilt at the 2014 River City Quilter's Guild,  Juanice writes, "I wanted a 4th of July wall-hanging. I found the pattern, enlarged, and changed it, [then] hand appliqued and machine quilted it. [I  was] inspired by Pearl Pereira's New York Block pattern."

In this close-up, you can see the Bald Eagle, the American national symbol, standing proudly on a crest of three stars. The Bald Eagle was featured on the first Great Seal of the United States, approved by  Congress in 1782, and later, this majestic bird became the national symbol in its own right.

Storm at Sea for Quilts of Honor, 50 x 66,  by Caroline Lunstra

Caroline explains, "Storm at Sea" is one of my favorite designs. I have made several."  Caroline made this quilt for Quilts of Honor, an organization that supports veterans and active duty members of the military by making and distributing quilts for the wounded and those who have served multiple tours of duty.

In this close-up, you can see the Bald Eagle on the Great Seal, below the words "We the People" , which are the first three words in the Preamble to the United States Constitution.

Caroline continues, "[In this quilt pattern], the diamond is the tricky piece. This one was made using a new ruler ( found at The Fabric Garden in Sacramento, California) to cut the diamonds. With it, you can cut several sizes of diamonds."

Simply Patriotic by Sue Cold, quilted by Kathy August

Sue notes, "I took a Texas Lone Star pattern quilt-making class from Jan Krentz and was in WAY over my heard from the beginning. But with Jan's guidance and gentle patience, I created my best piece so far." 

The colors of red, white, and blue trace back to the birth of America. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution authorizing a committee to develop a Great Seal for the new country. The committee was instructed to design a seal that reflected the Founding Fathers' beliefs and values.

Along with the Bald Eagle, the committee also chose the national colors. Charles Thomson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, explained the significance to Congress when he presented the seal. “The colors,” Thomson said at the time, “are those used in the flag of the United States of America. White signifies purity and innocence. Red, hardiness and valor, and Blue… signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice.”

Have a very happy and safe Fourth of July !  

Image credits:  Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2014 River City Quilters' Guild show (Storm at Sea, Home of the Brave) and the 2015 Diablo Valley Quilters' Guild show (Simply Patriotic).

Free pattern day: Thousand Pyramids quilts

Here are some wonderful FREE patterns for Triangle and Diamond quilts, also known as Thousand Pyramids. Use them to design your own "pyramid scheme"!  NOTE:  This post has been UPDATED.  For the latest patterns, please visit our Free Pattern Day for Thousand Pyramids quilts (CLICK HERE!)

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Free Pattern Day and Olympic Inspiration: 1000 pyramids

The 2014 Winter Games is in Sochi, Russia, and the theme is based on the patchwork quilt. For free Thousand Pyramids and diamond quilt patterns, please see our updated (2016) free pattern day!

Free Pattern Day ! Autumn Leaves quilts

Here are >40 FREE patterns for leafy quilts and for the warm colors of fall!  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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Tumbling Leaves wall quilt by Gail Abeloe for All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download) 

Drifting Leaves quilt, free pattern by Shannon Brinkley for Fabri-Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

 Turning Leaves quilt, 54 x 54”, free pattern at Cloud 9 Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Modern Maples throw quilt by Amanda Woodward-Jennings at Lark Crafts (CLICK for PDF download)

Leaf quilt blocks, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf quilt and pillow, free patterns at Tilda's World (CLICK for pillow) + (CLICK for quilt PDF)

Shades of Autumn table runner, 14.5" x 50", free pattern at Quilters World (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf mini quilt, free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

Jumbo Leaf quilt, 72" square, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf Chain quilt, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Harvest table runner, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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

Sweater Weather quilt, ~52 x 66", free pattern at Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Celebrate Fall quilt, 46 x 58", free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Celebrate Fall table runner , ~18 x 52", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Autumn Bliss quilt, 58 x 67", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Falling Leaves quilt, 84" square, free pattern at Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Fall In Love quilt, 60 x 75",  free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Autumn Leaves Runner, 15" x 34", free pattern by Marie Duncan for Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download) 

Splash of Fall table runner, 13 x 37", free pattern by Edyta Sitar for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Modern Maple pillow, free pattern at All People Quilt (CLICK for tutorial)

Autumn Road throw quilt, 53 x 71", free pattern at Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf table runner, free pattern at Jordan Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Autumn table runner, free pattern at Quilters Newsletter (CLICK for PDF download)

Super Sized Maple Leaf Throw Quilt by Anjeanette for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Scrappy Maple Leaf quilt, free pattern by Cindy Carter at Carter Quilter (CLICK for PDF download)

Fluttering Leaves lap quilt, 54 x 75", free pattern by Bonnie Spencer for McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Autumn Splendor quilt, 48 x 54", free pattern by Tammy Silvers for Fabri-Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Falling Leaves quilt, 82 x 98”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Falling Leaves quilt, 56 x 68", free pattern by Stephanie Sheridan for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Treeline Drive quilt - Autumn colorway, 59 x 71", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring
(CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf Quilt from France by Pom at Atelier Papillon.  Free pattern by Cindy Carter at Carter Quilter (CLICK for PDF download)

Leaf It To Joe, 67 x 67", free quilt pattern by Joe Wood at Thimble Creek (CLICK for PDF download)

Harvest Leaves quilt, 46 x 46", free pattern by David Textiles  (CLICK for PDF download)

Mirrored Leaves quilt, 65 x 83", free (archived) pattern by A.E. Nathan (CLICK for PDF download)

Falling Leaves by Nancy Rink for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Scrappy fall leaves quilt, free pattern by Cindy Carter at Carter Quilter (CLICK for PDF download)

Sweet Autumn at Home, 87 x 96", free pattern at Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Grove quilt, 40 x 48", free pattern by Laura Coons for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Ash Leaf Pillow, free pattern at Make It Coats (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaves quilt, 52 x 52", free pattern by Diane Nagle for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Autumn Leaves quilt, free pattern by Jan Krentz at Jan Krentz (CLICK for PDF download)  

Image credits:  This post was updated on October 10, 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 (.pdf) 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] blogspot [dot] com.