Free pattern day! Drunkard's Path quilts

Welcome to our Free Pattern Day! Today we're featuring Drunkard's Path quilts.  These quilts are made with quarter-circle blocks, and there are many fun variations! 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. Download your favorites TODAY!

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Imagination quilt, 89" square, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Mythical Lanterns quilt, 72" square, free pattern by Jen Carlton Bailly for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

A Walk in the Woods, 48" x 56", free pattern by Heather Hasthorpe for Oakshott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dancing Blooms blocks, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Drunkard's Path wall quilt, free pattern by Birch Creative (CLICK for PDF download)

 Freesia quilt, 60" square, free pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Adele quilt, 86" square, free pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Between Worlds quilt, 72" square, free pattern by Giucy Giuce for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bandana Blooms quilt, ~62 x 80", free pattern by Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bodacious Blooms quilt,  free pattern by Linda & Carl Sullivan for Keiko Goke at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Caribbean Ginkgo quilt, 60 x 72", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Circles quilt, free pattern by Tara Faughnan for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Agneta Pillow, free pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Damas quilt, 85" square, free pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Drunkard's Planet quilt, 50" square, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Flower Crowns quilt, 40" square, free pattern by Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Freckles quilt, 62 x 72", free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Going in Circles quilt, free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Good Fortune quilt, 58" square, free pattern by Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Head in the Clouds quilt and pillows, free patterns at Tilda's World (CLICK for Pillow PDF) + (CLICK for quilt PDF)

 

Jelly Bean Trees quilt, 64 x 72", free pattern by Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Meadow Lane quilt, 60 x 72", free pattern by Stacey Day for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Midnight Pond quilt, ~78" x 100", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Party Town quilt, 63" square, free pattern by Libs Elliott for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Path to the 60s quilt, ~56 x 68", free pattern by Vicki Stratton for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Peacock Pavilion quilt, free pattern by Jessee Maloney for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Primitiva quilt, 63 x 70", free pattern by Barbara Persing for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Quatrefoil Trellis quilt, 64 x 96", free pattern by Casey York for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Revolutions quilt, 72" square, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Skygazing in the Thicket quilt, 72" square, free pattern by Giucy Giuce for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Springtime Garlands quilt, free pattern by Amanda Murphy for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Twist of Lime quilt, 60 x 72", free pattern by Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Winding Trails quilt, 63 x 72", free pattern by Lisa Swenson Ruble for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Stream Rhythm quilt, 60 x 80", free pattern by Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Radiant Night quilt, 50" square, free pattern by RaNae Merrill for Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Positive Influence quilt, 64" square, free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Love Rings quilt, free pattern at Pellon Projects (CLICK for PDF download)

Image credits: NOTE:  This post was updated on February 11, 2026.  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.
 

Free pattern day! Optical illusion quilts

Optical illusion quilts give the illusion of shadows, movement, transparency, and/or three dimensions (3D quilts). We hope you enjoy these 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" in the title above the quilt.

For more optical illusion quilts: Check out our Free Pattern Days for Attic Windows quilts, Tumbling Blocks quilts, or Lattice & Woven quilts!  p.s. Please see our E-Bay shop for great bargains on jewelry, clothing, patterns and collectibles. For continuous  updates, please follow us on Twitter.

Dimension wall art, 4 x (18” x 14”), free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Dancing Ribbons mini quilt, free pattern by Cindy Round Richards for American Quilters Society (CLICK for PDF download) + (CLICK for fabric & color guide)

3D Popstar quilt, ~50 x 64”, free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

3D squares wall quilt, 33” square, free tutorial inspired by Marcia Harmening at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Woven Radiance quilt, 77 x 95", free pattern for Tula Pink at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Twisted Ribbons quilt, free pattern and tutorial by Suzy Williams at Suzy Quilts (CLICK for tutorial) + (CLICK for PDF download)

Zig Zag Stitch quilt, 63 x 72”, free pattern by Lisa Swenson Ruble for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Bento Box illusion quilt, 48″ square, free pattern by Betsey Langford for American Quilters Society (AQS) (CLICK for PDF download)

Big Knit quilt, 60 x 75”, free pattern by Ruby Star Society for Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bumbleberries quilt, 54" square, free pattern by Sally Ablett for Lewis & Irene Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Butterfly Illusion (panel) quilt, ~54 x 59”, free pattern by Patti Carey for Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Imagine Unicorn (panel) quilt, ~73 x 80”, free pattern by Patti Carey for Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Checkered Tiles quilt, ~64 x 72”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Color Current quilt, ~66 x 84", free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Color Optics quilt, 48 x 64", free pattern by Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download) 

Color Theory quilt, ~88" square, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Diamond Day quilt, 70 x 90”, free pattern in 3 colors at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Flip This House quilt, 66 x 78”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Gelato Glimmer quilt, 52 x 64”, free pattern by Tiffany Hayes for Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Apple Pie Paisley quilt, 66 x 72”, free pattern by Janet Houts for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Geode with a Twist quilt, 78 x 88”, free pattern by Lisa Moore for Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Goodfellow quilt, 58 x 74", free pattern by Weeks Ringle & Bill Kerr at Modern Quilt Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Gridlock quilt, 60” square, free pattern by Leah Duncan for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Handcraft quilt, 70 x 80”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Ketan table topper, 21” square, by Elaine Theriault for Banyan Batiks – Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Mixtape quilt, 84” square, free pattern by Libs Elliott for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Morse Code quilt, 57 x 69”, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Optical Illusion quilt, 40 x 52”, free pattern by Lisa Swenson Ruble for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Optics quilt, 64 x 80”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Showcase quilt, 67 x 82", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Pokedex quilt, 45 x 54”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Punxsutawney’s Nine Patch quilt, 38" square, free pattern by Betsey Langford for American Quilters Society (CLICK for PDF download)

Shadow Box quilt, 61 x 85", free pattern by Donna Jordan at Jordan Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Positive Vibes - Shimmer quilt, 66 x 80”, free pattern by Elaine Theriault for Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Spinning Pyramids quilt, 32” square, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Tranquility quilt, 64 x 80", free pattern by Blend Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Simple Twist quilt, 56 x 64", free pattern by Janice Ryan for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tumbled quilt, ~62 x 72", free pattern by Nancy Mahoney for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Aperture quilt, 60 x 72”, free pattern by Ariga Mahmoudlou for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Aperture quilt - Kona cottons, 60 x 72", free pattern by Ariga Mahmoudlou for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Alexandrite quilt, 54" square, free pattern by Stephanie Sheridan for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Image credits: This post was updated on January 30, 2026. 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.