Free pattern day! Sailboats

Ahoy matey! Here are some FREE patterns for sailboat quilts, nautical flags and anchors.  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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Ahoy Sailor quilt, 60" square, free pattern at Birch Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Ship Shape quilt, 52 x 64", free pattern by Lucy A. Fazely for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Make A Splash quilt, 72 x 78", free pattern (including anchor applique template) at Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Sail Away block, 12 x 16", free pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

Smooth Sailing twin quilt, free pattern at Quilter Magazine (CLICK for PDF download)

Sail Boats quilt, 42 x 48", free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Ocean Menagerie quilt, 55" square, free pattern at Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Harbor Line quilt, 75 x 90", free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

How'd They Do That, ~62 x 50", free pattern by Hilary Bobker for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Provence quilt, 60 x 80", free pattern by Cathy Nordstrom for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Seaside Serenity quilt, 63 x 77", free pattern at Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Sailing Day wall quilt, 17 x 34", free pattern by Jamie Fingal for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sail Away quilt, 60 x 80", free pattern at Blend Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

On the Open Sea, 49 x 49", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Paper Boat quilt, free pattern at Cotton + Steel (CLICK for PDF download)

Float My Boat, 58 x 64", free pattern at Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Sail Away quilt, 38 x 42", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs  (CLICK for PDF download)

Barnegat Bay quilt, 64 x 80", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Marcus Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sailing Away quilt, 50 x 68", free pattern by Diane Nagle for Benartex (CLICK for PDF download) + (CLICK for TEMPLATES)

Sailboat pillow, free pattern at Shannon Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Ahoy quilt, 52 x 68", free pattern by Erin Schlosser for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Anchors Aweigh quilt, 60 x 63”, free pattern by Amy Gibson for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Anchors Aweigh quilt free pattern by Tula Pink (CLICK for PDF download)

Signal Quilt, 68 x 68", free pattern at Cotton + Steel (CLICK for PDF download)

Nautical Flags quilt, 58 x 77", by Lynne Goldsworthy for Makower (CLICK for PDF download) 

Anchor Patio Pillow, free pattern at Make It Coats (CLICK for PDF download)

NOTE:  If you enjoyed this post you might also like our Free Pattern Day for Beach & Ocean quilts (CLICK HERE!)

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Free Patterns: Let's Go to the Beach!

Do you have memories of summer vacations at the beach?  Growing up in California, we remember hot sunny days, searching for shells, and building sand castles.  For some summer quilt inspiration, here are some FREE patterns for quilts and beachy tote bags!

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Beach Dreams quilt block by Becky Glasby for the National Quilt Museum (CLICK for PDF download)

Sheep to Shore quilt, 40 x 44", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Ascend quilt, ~52 x 63", free tutorial by Corinne Sovey at Must Love Quilts (CLICK for tutorial)

 

Sailboat Pillows, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)

Sailboat Quilt, free pattern at Tilda's World (CLICK for PDF download)

Big Splash Beach Bag, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)  

Hamptons Tote bag, free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)   

For MORE free patterns, please visit our Free Pattern Day for Beach and Ocean quilts (CLICK HERE!)

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Sail Away! Free patterns for Sailboat Quilts

Summer is in full swing and many people are headed to the beach or lake. We love to celebrate summer with sailboat quilts and pillows.  How about some FREE summery patterns?  Download your favorites today.

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Ahoy Sailor quilt, 60" square, free pattern at Birch Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

  Anchors Aweigh quilt, free pattern by Tula Pink (CLICK for PDF download)

 Sailboat pillow, free pattern at Shannon Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Individual blocks also can be used to stitch up a placemat, table runner, bed runner, or wall decor.  If you haven't already done so, check out the updated Free Pattern Day for Sailboat Quilts (CLICK HERE): 

 

 

 

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Get Ready for Summer Quilting!

Summer is fast approaching and we have some Quilt Inspiration to share with you! We recently updated our FREE Pattern Days for summer-themed quilts with NEW patterns. Click on the links shown below ("CLICK HERE") to go to the pattern pages.  Then follow the instructions to download the patterns you love. We wish you a fun, relaxing, and crafty summer!

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 Beach & Ocean quilts (CLICK HERE!)

 

 Sailboat quilts (CLICK HERE!)

Fish quilts (CLICK HERE!)

 Patriotic & Flag quilts (CLICK HERE!)

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O Canada! Canadian quilts

Since Canada Day is coming up (July 1), we wanted to share some of these wonderful quilts.  They were made by Canadians to honor the country's 150th anniversary in 2017.  Each of these outstanding quilts incorporates a nine patch design, either overtly or in a subtle way.  The quilts represent Canada’s history, geography, and culture as expressed by each artist.

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I Must Go Down to the Sea Again by Leah Gravells (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)

Leah Gravells says she was inspired by Canada’s smallest province, Prince Edward Island’s potato fields, the Westpoint Lighthouse, and the sea. "My maternal grandfather and my father were lobster fishermen. The Westpoint Lighthouse (now iconic) guided them home to a safe harbor. I spent my early years at the shore and the lighthouse. I make a pilgrimage annually, as I must go down to the sea again."

This beautiful landscape quilt was created with machine piecing, hand applique, hand embroidery, and quilt-as-you-go techniques using cotton batik, wool, velvet, rayon, toile, silk, and ribbon.

Paint The Town Jelly Bean by Shelley DeHay-Turner (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)

Paint The Town was inspired by the brightly colored, whimsical Jelly Bean houses of Newfoundland. Shelley DeHay-Turner says, "My quilt pays homage to the people of Newfoundland who showed tremendous compassion, kindness, and generosity in their support of the many passengers re-routed to Gander, Newfoundland following the tragedy of 9/11."

Spinnaker Sails by Leslie and Ronald Prokop, quilted by Shelley DeHay-Turner (Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada)

Canada can boast the longest coastline in the world with over 200,000 km of shoreline (over 152,000 miles)!  It is no surprise that Canada has a proud nautical history.   In this quilt, competitive sailors at the regatta, with colorful spinnaker sails full of wind, make a patchwork of color across the horizon.  This colorful quilt was hand appliqued, machine pieced and quilted.

Winds of Change by Kathy Mundy (Oakville, Ontario, Canada)

Winds of Change is a tribute to the First Nations of Canada. It is based on a dreamcatcher pattern from No Hats in the House, a dreamcatcher pattern. It is the belief of the Ojibwa, that the dreamcatcher allows only good thoughts to pass through and provides a positive lens for the hopes, dreams, and ambitions of future generations. Kathy Mundy incorporated blue jay feathers as she loves catching a glimpse of the vibrant blue color throughout the four Canadian seasons.

Late Skate by Janet Waurechen (Hamilton, Ontario, Canada)

Late Skate was hand pieced, appliqued, embroidered, and embellished, machine pieced. Janice Waurechen says, "I wanted to create a quilt to portray an iconic Canadian image. My Canadian nine Patch quilt pictures a lone figure skater on a frozen pond at night. She is illuminated by the Northern Lights, the moon and the stars. I called my quilt Late Skate, ice dancing under the stars."

Fall in Canada by Helen Monighan and the Stoney Creek Quilters’ Guild, quilted by Ginny Hoages (Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada)

The Stoney Creek Quilters Guild members were each asked to create a Maple Leaf square. The 56 maple leaves were brought together by the design of member Helen Monighan. Each Maple Leaf square is unique, as each guild member comes from a different cultural background. Fall in Canada was hand appliqued and embroidered, machine pieced, appliqued, and quilted.

Image credits:  Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2017 Houston International Quilt Festival.