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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Kaffe Fassett Flower quilts

Kaffe Fassett is known for his ability to blend vibrant colours, themes, and patterns into stunning displays of beauty and drama. With Kaffe Fassett fabrics, it's hard to pick a favorite - they're all beautiful! Here are some quilts featuring these gorgeous fabrics. Also scroll down for links to FREE patterns for Kaffe Fassett quilts!

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Les Fleurs de Kaffe, made and quilted by Katherine Verbeke.  

Katherine Verbeke explains the emotional and symbolic connections people have with flowers. The use of floral fragrances has a rich history dating back to ancient Egypt and Rome, where scents were associated with beauty, purity and the divine. Pattern source: Fourteen on Point by Hunter's Design Studio

Seed Packet quilt by Pat Morris, quilted by Athena Taylor  

This glorious quilt was based on a kit by Glorious Color, comprising lots of large fussy cut pink and red fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett Collective.  It is machine pieced and longarm machine quilted. What a lovely way to feature these floral fabrics.

Hot Stuff, made and quilted by Joyce Harrison.  

So many fun Kaffe Fassett classics were used in this fun quilt! This English paper pieced quilt is an original by Joyce Harrison, who says: "The more I made hexies, the more I wanted and the longer it became. I had to stop at some point.  EPP is calming to sew... I didn't use my sewing machine for 6 months!"  


 Plaidy Cake by Pat Morris, quilted by Athena Taylor.  

Here is a beautiful summery "woven" quilt design! Pat Morris says that she made this scrappy quilt using a partial quilt kit and fabric from her stash, including lots of beautiful blue and green favorites from Kaffe Fassett Collective. Pattern source: Plaidy Cake by Cluck Cluck Sew.

 For dozens of FREE PATTERNS for Kaffe Fassett quilts, please visit our Free Pattern Days (CLICK for Part 1 and CLICK for Part 2!)

 

Image credits: Original quilt photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Tucson Quilters Guild show. 

Monday, March 9, 2026

Celtic Whimsy

Celtic quilts are a unique art form. They are characteristized by flowing, curvilinear forms — spirals, scrolls, S-shapes, tendrils, and plant-like motifs, made with narrow bias strips.  In honor of March and St. Patricks' Day, here are some beautiful Celtic designs (also scroll down for some FREE celtic knot patterns!)

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Celtic Whimsy, 2027 opportunity quilt by the Tucson Quilters Guild

Winner of Best of Show at the 2026 Quilt Fiesta, along with 1st Place in the Group Quilts category. This fabulous medallion quilt is the 2027 opportunity quilt by the Tucson Quilters Guild! The original design features machine appliqued Celtic knots and scrollwork.

Celtic Whimsy was created by Caroline Ellermann, JoAnn Hinchliffe, Karen Kelter, Chris Nelson, Stephanie Nordlin and Beverly Reiter, with binding by Helen Frost and quilting by Penny Boese.

 

Osgoode Hall by Jean Biddick & Jo Cady-Bull (2006).  

Winner of Best of Show at the 2006 Tucson Quilters Guild show, this design is based on a floor in an historic court building in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  There are 4,205 pieces of fabric, 20 yeards of 1/4" bias for the Celtic applique, and 500 painted squares (each with three coats of ink to get the right color!)  The makers, Jean Biddick & Jo Cady-Bull, say: "The best memories are of working together and winning together."

You might also enjoy a previous post on Celtic quilts: 

Celtic Fox by Kathy McNeil, 2018 photo by Quilt Inspiration  

Celtic Knot wall hanging, free template by Quilters World (CLICK for PDF download) 
 
 
Celtic Knot block, 12" square, free pattern at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)
 

Lucky Charms quilt and table runner, free pattern by Janet Houts for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Modern Celtic wall hanging, 32" square, free pattern by Tricia Lynn Maloney at Quilters World (CLICK for PDF download)
 

 
 Image credits: Photos of Celtic Whimsy and Osgoode Hall were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2026 Tucson Quilters Guild show.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Free pattern day! Shoo Fly & Churn Dash quilts

Here are free patterns for Shoo Fly and Churn Dash quilts!  It's also called "Monkey Wrench" and "Hole in the Barn Door". Dozens of variations are possible with this simple Amish pattern! To go to a pattern: Scroll downuntil 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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Amish Glow quilt, 62 x 74", pattern by John Kubiniec at McCall's Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Rhapsody in Green quilt, 54 x 63", free pattern by Darlene Zimmerman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Churn Dash mini quilt, ~24" square, free pattern by Joanna Figueroa for Aurifil (CLICK for PDF download)

Cross Churn Quilt - Wishwell, 53 x 66", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cross Churn Quilt, 53 x 66", free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Garden Petals quilt, ~65 x 92", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)


Vintage Crayola quilt, ~59" square, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)


Memory Lane quilt, ~58 x 60", free pattern at Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)


Amazing Churn Dash quilt, 77 x 90", free pattern at Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Legends Quilt, 54 x 63", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Churn Dash quilt, 68 x 68", free pattern in 3 colors by Heather Jones for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Churn Dash baby quilt, free pattern at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)


Churn About quilt, 53 x 66", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Butter and Eggs table runner, 20 x 54", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Tropical Dash quilt, 64 x 64", free pattern by Linda Ambrosini for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Indigo Dash quilt, free pattern by Alexia Abegg at Cotton + Steel Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Tic Tac Toe quilt, 50 x 60", free pattern by Diane Nagle for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Monkey Wrenches quilt, 54 x 52", free pattern at Inspired by Fabric (CLICK for PDF download)


Tangled quilt, 72 x 72", free pattern by Rita Hodge for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)


Menagerie quilt, 71 x 78", free pattern at Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Candy Cane Quilt, free pattern by Darlene Zimmerman for All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)


Bursting in Air quilt, approx 62 x 72", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Shoofly Lullaby quilt, 40 x 58", free pattern by Nannette Berkley (CLICK for PDF download)


Classic Colors quilt, 51 x 60", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)


Shoo Fly bed quilt, ~58 x 87", free pattern by Malka Dubrawsky at Lark Crafts (CLICK for PDF download


Giant Block Throw, 75"square, free pattern inspired by Malka Dubrawsky for All People Quilt (CLICK for tutorial) (note:each of the four blocks measures approximately 35" square!) 


This free pattern, above, is a small version of the Supersize Shoo Fly quilt by Malka Dubrawsky, featured in the August 2012 American Patchwork and Quilting magazine


Popsicle Summer quilt, ~49 x 69", free pattern by Jocelyn Ueng for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Twisted Churn Dashes quilt, approx 29 x 36",  free pattern at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)


Wrench It Up! quilt, free pattern by Scott Hansen for Free Spirit Fabric (CLICK for PDF download

Large Scale Shoo Fly, free pattern by Heather Jones for Fresh Quilting (CLICK for tutorial) + (CLICK for PDF download)


Image credits: This post was updated on February 14, 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 images shown on this page are derivative works that are the property of Quilt Inspiration; please do not copy them without permission. If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at QuiltInspiration {at} gmail {dot} com

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