A Peek Through the Window

A sampler quilt in an attic windows setting... what a clever idea! "Attic Windows" is a classic optical illusion in quilting. We love this fun setting, which really makes the blocks stand out! Linear quilting in the window "frames" helps heighten the illusion.

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A Peek Through the Window by Barbara Polston, quilted by Maria Melendez

 

 

Barbara Polston says this is "My first Attic Windows [quilt]... why did I wait so long?" A Peek Through the Window was based on a block-of-the-month program designed to celebrate the 30th birthday of the Quilt Alliance.  However, Barbara Polston customized her project by selecting these fabrics and setting. This project was professionally quilted by Maria Melendez.  

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Free pattern day! Attic Windows quilts

"Attic Windows" is a classic optical illusion in quilting! The blocks are constructed either with mitered corners, or the easy way with half-square triangles at the corners. Download your favorite patterns 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" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Up, Up and Away quilt, free pattern by Sue Penn for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Curio Cabinet quilt, 64 x 72", free pattern at Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Canyon View quilt, 64 x 71", free pattern at eQuilter (CLICK for PDF download)

Imperial Garden Windowpanes quilt, 62" square, free pattern by Lisa Swenson Ruble for Paintbrush Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Fish Fest quilt, 65 x 78", free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Tranquil Views quilt, ~56 x 62", free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Flora Fantasia quilt, 48 x 54", free pattern by Cyndi Hershey for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Positano quilt, 48 x 56", free pattern at Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Window Display quilt, 36 x 41", free pattern at Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Overlooking the Rose Arbor, 42 x 54", free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Star Blossoms quilt, 53 x 65”, free pattern by Kate Colleran for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Wicked Eve quilt, 70 x 89", free pattern by Osie Lebowitz for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Gulf Breeze quilt, ~42 x 52", free pattern by Nan Baker for Timeless Treasures Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Spa Therapy quilt, 66 x 66", free pattern by Ellen Maxwell for Michael Miller (CLICK for PDF download)

Shadow Box quilt, 50 x 66", free pattern by Stitched Together Studios for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Verity, free quilt pattern by Marinda Stewart at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Lovey Buggy quilt, 48 x 57”, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring (CLICK for PDF download)

Snowman in the window quilt, 50 x 50", free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller (CLICK for PDF download) 

Olive Rose, free quilt pattern by Valori Wells for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Christmas Windows, 61 x 61”, free pattern by Diane Nagle for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download) 

Nature’s Windows quilt, 40" square, free pattern at Benartex (CLICK for PDF download)

Earth's Windows quilt, 60 x 60", free pattern by Diane Nagle for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Shadows quilt, 56 x 64", free pattern by Anne Sommerlad for Leutenegger (CLICK for PDF download)

Attic Windows quilt, free pattern in 6 sizes (crib to king) at Pellon Projects (CLICK for PDF download)

Playful Pistachio quilt, 45" square, free pattern by Nan Baker for Timeless Treasures Fabric (CLICK for PDF download)

For MORE optical illusions, please check out our Free Pattern Day for Optical Illusion Quilts (CLICK HERE) and our Free Pattern Day for Tumbling Blocks Quilts (CLICK HERE).

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Free Pattern Day! Kaffe Fassett Quilting & Sewing (2)

Here are more than 30 FREE sewing and quilting patterns for Kaffe Fassett fabrics!  Check out these fabulous quilts, table runners, pillows, and tote bags (also check out PART 1 of this series!) 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.

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Fragmented Triangles quilt, 47” square, free pattern by Liza Prior Lucy for Kaffe Fassett fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Hodgepodge quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

6" Design Strips quilt, free pattern by Liza Prior Lucy for Kaffe Fassett fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Eclectic Blue quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)  

Harlequin quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bordered Panels quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Gridlock quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Hatbox wall quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Kaffe Fassett Hatbox quilt & pillow, free tutorial at Bernina (CLICK for tutorial)

Strip Surprise quilt, free pattern by Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download)

Jewel Frame quilt - blue, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Easy Sunday quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Deco Dance quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Rainbow Sherbet Diamonds in the Rough, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Yellow Mosaic quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Red Mosaic quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sashed Trip quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

In The Garden quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Autumn Postcard quilt, free pattern by Liza Prior Lucy for Kaffe Fassett fabrics at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Bento quilt, free patterns by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download - COOL)  + (CLICK for PDF download - WARM)

Jewel Frame quilt - red, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Brick Wall quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Kaffe Lattice quilt, free tutorial by Cotton Candy Fabrics (CLICK for tutorial)

Elegant Diamonds in the Rough, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Espania quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Tossed Diamonds in the Rough, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Zippers quilt, free patterns by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF - COOL version)  + (CLICK for PDF - WARM version)

Diamonds quilt, free pattern for the Kaffe x Morris & Co collections at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

 Facets quilt, free patterns by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF - COOL version)  + (CLICK for PDF - HOT version)

 

Pods quilt, free patterns by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF - COOL version)  + (CLICK for PDF - WARM version)

Kaffetastic quilt, Sunset colorway, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Kinetic quilt, free patterns by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF - COOL version)  + (CLICK for PDF - HOT version)

Garden Delights quilt, free patterns for the Kaffe x Morris collections at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Framed Hearts quilt, free patterns by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download - HOT version) + (CLICK for PDF download - COOL version) 

Optical Squares Quilt - Dark, free patterns for Kaffe Fassett collective at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Kite Block quilt, free pattern by Coats & Clark / Rowan (CLICK for PDF download)

 Swatched Spot quilt, free patterns for Kaffe Fassett at Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Ties in a Box quilt, free pattern for Kaffe Fassett at Quilt Magazine (CLICK for PDF download)

Handkerchief Corners quilt, free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective (CLICK for PDF download) 

Checkmate quilt,  free pattern by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Charming quilt, free patterns by Kaffe Fassett Collective / Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF - COOL version)  + (CLICK for PDF - WARM version)

Darling Duvet cover (queen size) and pillowcases, free pattern by Pam Hastings for Kaffe Fassett fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Hill and Dale Table Runner, 12 x 21”, free pattern by Rebecca Kemp Brent for Kaffe Fassett shot cottons (CLICK for PDF download)

Kaffe Patchwork Pillow Pair, free pattern by Rowan (CLICK for PDF download)

Rectangular patchwork cushion, free pattern by Rowan (CLICK for PDF download)

Wayfarer Tote Bag - dark colorway, free Kaffe Fassett pattern at Glorious Color (CLICK for PDF download)

Every Which Way Tote, free pattern by Linda Turner Griepentrog for Kaffe Fassett Collective (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshiney Day tote, free pattern by Melissa Peda at 100 Billion Stars for Kaffe Fassett fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Travel Tote Bag, 19”x 17”, free pattern by Cindy Luby for Kaffe Fassett Collective (CLICK for PDF download)

Flip Flop Messenger Bag, 16” x 4” x 18”, free pattern by Melissa Peda at 100 Billion Stars for Kaffe Fassett fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Kaffe Fassett Classics Patchy Bag, 15 x 6 x 17”, free pattern by Melissa Peda for Kaffe Fassett Collective (CLICK for PDF download)

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