How to Quilt Using Free Quilt Patterns

There are many websites that offer free patterns, but many of them are not accurate, or they give you a pattern for something simple...something you either already have in your collection or could easily make yourself. You will find that full instructions and pictures and diagrams are included with these free quilt pattern downloads. Most of these are geared for beginners who have only basic skills using a sewing machine. They are pdf files that you can save to your computer, and even print if you want to. They are, however copyrighted, and there's a friendly page about copyright stuff here.

These free quilt patterns to download have ideas that will guide you through steps to create your own original quilt designs. They are nothing fancy; they are intended to help you create your own original quilts. Some are more like inspirational ideas that will help you look at quilt-making from a new perspective. Some basic instructions are here to download, like how to make Easy Triangle Half-Squares without handling hundreds of little bias-edged triangles. There are also quilt block ideas to use your triangle half-squares with that will really speed up your sewing time as well as improve the accuracy of your piecing.

For beginners, try the Easy Rail Fence free quilt pattern. You will learn a fast and easy strip-piecing technique that allows you to complete a full sized quilt top in a few hours.

For advanced beginners or intermediate level quilters, or for those who have more experience with other sewing, there is a free instructional download that describes a great method to achieve perfect triangle points when piecing, something that can be extremely difficult to do. The basic thought behind the placement of pieces and using accurate stitching lines and accurate seam allowances is the key. All of this is described in the free download. There are also ideas mentioned to help you use the Perfect Points Method in your original design projects.

The download for Six Easy Blocks from Nine-Patch shows you the basics of breaking down more complicated quilt block patterns into manageable, simpler segments. This makes complicated blocks less intimidating. You can apply the basics discussed here to any complicated blocks and patterns, and sometimes you can come up with your own easier way to assemble a block than a printed pattern will describe.