Are you new to quilting? And you would like to quilt a stunning piece that you’ll be proud of? Then look no further, these simple quilt patterns are for you!
We’ve got ten quilting projects that are simple yet varied so that you can reveal your quilting talents!
They’re all beginner-friendly and the perfect way to start your quilting journey and gain confidence.
In our round-up, you’ll find a variety of beautiful quilts as well as smaller projects like a place mat or a pot holder. Whatever project you decide to do first, we know you’ll do an amazing job!
If you need our top beginner tips, check out our ultimate guide to quilting for beginners and our beginner’s guide to sewing machines.
10 simple quilt patterns to begin your quilting journey
1. Ribbon Candy by Megan Collins
Free pattern alert! The Ribbon Candy quilt by Megan Collins is a magnificently modern, beginner-friendly beauty – what's not to love?
The pattern includes a charm pack-friendly baby quilt version, as well as a layer cake-friendly throw size option, so none of the pre-cuts in your stash will feel left out.
Megan paired crisp white solid backgrounds with playful prints so the intertwined ribbon design really pops! Plus, the big blocks in the throw-size quilt make it great for newcomers to quilting curves.
- To feast on this treat of a pattern head to Megan Collins’ website and subscribe to her newsletter!
2. Step Up by Daisi Toegel
Stitch simple solids into this striking graphic staircase design: it’s the perfect project for beginners to quilting!
This quilt, designed by Daisi Toegel, is a great way to grow your confidence with piecing and show off some of your favourite colours.
- The Step Up pattern was first published in issue 126 of Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine and is now available as a digital pattern on Etsy.
3. Pot Holder Quilt by Kristyne Czepuryk
Be ready to impress your guests with Kristyne Czepuryk’s pot holder quilt!
With these colourful pot holders, you’ll be able to build up your quilt skillset by practising English Paper Piecing. For a beautiful patchwork effect, you can use your favourite fabric scraps too! Use insulated batting to make them even safer.
- Find the free pattern here on Gathered.
4. Desert Dunes by Donna McLeod
Is it just us or is it getting hot in here? Graphic landscape quilts are totally on trend right now and we can't get enough of this one by Donna of XOXSEW.
This bold, nature-inspired design keeps things strikingly simple with a mountain range scene in warm tones. Plus, the pattern comes with options for three different variations: you can opt to include the sun in the sky in different placements to create a landscape that's uniquely yours.
- Find the Desert Dunes pattern on Donna’s website.
5. Easy Strip Quilt by Karen Lewis
Pick your favourite bright and bold fabrics to make the most simple striped quilt!
This beginner-friendly pattern by Karen Lewis shows you how to combine scrap strips into an eye-catching modern quilt!
- Find the easy stripe quilt pattern here on Gathered.
6. Roller Coaster Jogakbo by Ye Jin Shin
You can master the traditional Korean patchwork technique of Jogakbo with this set of two easy hand-stitched coasters.
Add to the beauty of these coasters by using a variety of coloured threads!
- These patterns by Ye Jin Shin were first published in issue 118 of Love Patchwork & Quilting Magazine and are now available as digital patterns in our Etsy store.
7. Patchwork Chevron Table Runner by Laura Jane Taylor
Raid your fabric stash and dress up your dining table with Laura Jane Taylor’s quilted table runner. This modern chevrons patchwork pattern is funky and bold, that’s why we love it! Use your favourite fat quarters to make this traditional tableware with a geometric twist.
- Find the free pattern here on Gathered.
8. The Star Adventure by Meghan
Stitch up a sky full of stars with this stunning pattern! The Star Adventure quilt by Meghan of Then Came June is an ode to the Sawtooth Star block, which Meghan loves for its infinite possibilities.
Meghan showcases its verifiable versatility with a wide range of different colourways in her sample Star Adventure quilts. Among them, you'll find a super sophisticated, minimalist two-tone version, along with a punchy pastel solids version.
- To piece your very own, head to Meghan’s website.
9. Sunset Sparkle by Bay Corbishley
Beginner-friendly curves abound! Feel dazzled by this retro-inspired quilt and cushion in dreamy sun-soaked shades.
You can build your confidence in sewing curves with these drunkard’s path blocks designed by Bay Corbishley.
- You can find it in the digital edition of Love Patchwork & Quilting issue 114 on the LP&Q App, Zinio, Pocketmags and Readly!
10. Place Mats by Jemima Flendt
Impressive quilting is easier than you think! Use walking foot quilting to create these beautiful place mats. This technique allows you to experiment with various threads and different designs to create interesting patterns and textures using straight lines.
Follow Kate Webber’s expert tutorial to easily machine sew neat straight lines and make stunning place mats.
- You can find her tips and pattern in issue 106 of Love Patchwork & Quilting – available digitally on the LP&Q App, Zinio, Pocketmags and Readly!
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Gain confidence with simple quilt patterns
Being new at a craft can easily be daunting when you don’t know where to begin. That’s why all the projects in this list are simple enough for someone who wants to try out this beautiful craft.
We promise you that after finishing any of these projects you will be as hooked to quilting as we are!
So what are you waiting for? Gather your favourite fabrics and start discovering the wonderful world of quilting!
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Still unsure about which project you should start with?
If you want to have a look at other beginner-friendly quilting patterns before committing to one project, then head over to our beginner quilting patterns so that you can browse through our easy but vibrant collection.
