Free Pattern Day! Pixel Quilts

Pixel quilting involves translating an image into a grid of fabric squares, each representing a pixel.  Here are 30 FREE patterns for pixel 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" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.  

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Embroidery Flower quilt, free pattern at Tilda’s World (CLICK for PDF download)

 Flower Vase Embroidery quilt, free pattern at Tilda’s World (CLICK for PDF download)

Big Juicy Apple quilt, free tutorial by Tamara Kate for Janome (CLICK for tutorial)

Flight Formation quilt, free pattern by Kaya Joy Designs for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Flower Branch Embroidery quilt, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)

Beating Heart quilt, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Believe in the Beauty of your Dreams, free pattern by Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero for Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Basketry quilt, free pattern by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

18 Candles quilt, free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

Chicken Wire quilt, free pattern by Kim Schaefer for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cozies Flannel quilt, free pattern at Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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

Cross Check quilt, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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

 Full Heart quilt, free pattern by Tamara Kate for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Granny Squares quilt, free pattern by Darlene Zimmerman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download - Blues) + (CLICK for PDF download - Traditional)

 

Hive a Look-See quilt, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Pixelated Cityscape quilt, free tutorial by Rob Appell for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for tutorial)

Norwegian Snowflakes quilt, free pattern by Becky Tillman Petersen at Quilted Twins (CLICK for PDF download)

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

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

Pixel Flake quilt by Stacey Day for American Quilters Society (CLICK for PDF download)

Pixel Heart quilt, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Pixel quilt, free pattern at Pfaff (CLICK for PDF download)

Pixelated Patchwork quilt, free pattern at Moda Bakeshop (CLICK for PDF download)

Pixelated Rose quilt, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Ryan quilt, free pattern by Jessica Swift for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Seahorse quilt, free pattern by Josie Kate Snyder for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Serenity Bridge quilt, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunrise Lookout quilt, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Warm Fuzzies quilt, free pattern by Becky Tillman Petersen for Quilted Twins (CLICK for PDF download)

Yellow Rose of Texas quilt, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Occasion placemats, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Pixel Table Runner, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Timeless Treasures Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

 

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The CIRCLES quilt challenge (1)

We love quilt challenges!  One of the best we've seen recently was the national CIRCLES challenge, which has been traveling the country. Initiated by the National Association of Certified Quilt Judges (NACQJ), the challenge was to create an original piece (up to 20") using the provided yellow and blue fabric cut into circles. There were so many creative entries. Which are your favorites?

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In Tandem by Kathie Eubank (Urbandale, IA)

Whimsical and artistic come to mind when viewing this portrait quilt.  Kathi Eubank says that In Tandem reflects the right brain/left brain dichotomy. As she explains, the right side seeks creativity and is free-spirited.  The left side represents logic,and searches for precision and accuracy.  Both sides must work in tandem when judging quilts to evaluate design versus workmanship."

Is 62 Enough by Linda McCuean (New Galilee, PA)

This dynamic piece gives off great vibes! Linda McCuean says, "I had to think awhile to come up with a little quilt that screamed "circles"!  Designed from the center out, I just kept adding more circles until it told me "enough".

Phases by Mary Zesiger (Chandlersville, OH)

This simple yet elegant piece highlights the circle shapes against the black-and-white half-square triangles. The various prints add further interest. Rhis piece was well designed and well made.

Total Eclipse by Karen Kendo (Harleyville, SC)

Karen Kendo says, "My inspiration came from the solar eclipse that occurred on April 8 of 2024, along with the song "Total Eclipse of the Heart" by Bonnie Tyler.  I struggled with the design layout until I saw a meme on social media that illustrated the interaction of the sun and moon during a solar eclipse with Oreo cookies!" As shown below, embroidered flames emanate from the heart at the center of this quilt.

 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Quilt Arizona show.

 

Windham Fabrics 2025 Challenge Quilts

One of the top exhibits at the recent QuiltCon show was the Ruby+Bee fabric challenge! The featured speaker for this show, Tara Faughnan, selected six beautiful solids from the fabric collection. Quilters were instructed to use from 3 to 6 colors in the palette to create their quilt. It was so much fun to see what quilters came up with!

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Folk Bloom No. 2 by Jenn McMillan (Ontario, Canada) @jennmcmillan

Jenn McMillan says, "Based on an original drawing, and inspired by symmetrical folk floral motifs, the design was created as an ode to my love and obsession with the Evil Eye.  A charm to protect oneself from evil, ill intentions or inadvertent curses, I also see it as a reminder to be kind lest I unintentionally curse someone with my RBF." [We had to look up RBF to see what the acronym stands for... LOL!]

In this closeup photo you can see the blue stitching lines that make up the iris of the eye! This quilt was machine pieced and hand appliqued with needle-turn applique. The heart was foundation paper pieced and tied with matching thread.  Other areas were machine quilted without a frame, using a domestic machine with a walking foot. p.s.  Jenn made great use of the 6 fabrics offered in the challenge, shown below:

 

Reverb by Michaela Romesburg (California) @Michaela_G_Romesburg.  

Winner of 1st Place in the quilt challenge, this stunner is a modern twist on a classic log cabin design. Michaela Romesburg says: "My hope was to create movement through the utilization of color and pattern.  The combination of warm and cool colors create the illusion of space and depth. The added hand applique ring adds to the illusion of reverberation."

Michaela explains that Reverb was designed with harmony, balance and depth in mind. The exceptionally straight fabric lines were foundation paper pieced (FPP).  The final product was machine quilted without a frame using a domestic machine. 

Petal Blossom Fabric Challenge by Jenn Smith (Washington, USA) @Jenn B Quilts

Petal Blossom is a quilt pattern which Jenn Smith designed in the fall of 2024.  At first glance it looks familiar - an orange peel block.  But then you notice it's also a Drunkard's Path* block, with the orange peel sitting inside the Drunkard's path, creating a new block.  We love the way in which Jenn Smith used the challenge fabrics to maximize contrasts. This piece was machine pieced and longarm machine quilted.

 *If you enjoyed this post, you might also be interested in our Free Pattern Day for Drunkard's Path Quilts (CLICK HERE!)

 

Image credits:  Quilt photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 QuiltCon show in Phoenix, Arizona.