National Quilting Month 2024
Let's celebrate all things quilting together this month!
March marks the arrival of National Quilting Month, and as dedicated quilters, we’ve been eagerly anticipating this moment. Now that March is finally here, we're thrilled to bring you some exciting updates! Throughout the entire month, you will have the opportunity to participate in a handful of quilty giveaways, explore new patterns crafted by our talented contributors, and receive special releases of our newsletter. National Quilting Month also provides an excellent opportunity to become a part of our community. Subscribe to one of our free newsletters and gain access to our latest and most innovative projects. You can also explore the different options offered by our new magazine, WeLikeQuilting, which just launched this year!
Whether you're a seasoned quilter or new to the craft, this month-long celebration serves as a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself fully into the patchwork world of quilting! Don't forget to let us know what you're quilting this month by posting on social media with the hashtag #nationalquiltingmonth.
National Quilting Month Patterns
Celebrating National Quilting Month wouldn't be the same without a few free patterns from our favorite designers!
1. Stepping Out Quilt Pattern
Designed by Melissa Corry!
Get ready for an exhilarating quilting adventure with the Stepping Out Quilt Pattern. Crafted with modified Drunkard's Path units and Flying Geese, this pattern is a dream come true for both beginners seeking a new challenge and seasoned experts looking for their next masterpiece. Choose your favorite fabrics, start quilting, and bring the gorgeous Stepping Out quilt to life today!
Find all of Melissa's new quilting projects over at her blog, Happy Quilting Melissa or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
2. 'Pillow Talk' Quilted Throw Pillow Pattern
Designed by Bonnie Osness!
"In just a few hours you can make this easy and adorable Pillow Talk Quilted Throw Pillow Pattern! If you’re looking to add a little pop of color to your bed or couch the adorable words and heart in this easy throw pillow pattern will do the trick! This beginner quilting pattern will let you try your hand at patchwork without the commitment of a large project. Easy patchwork squares and blocks come together to make this simple patchwork pillow." - Bonnie
Find all of Bonnie's new quilting projects over at her blog, Lake Girl Quilts or when you follow her on Instagram & Etsy!
3. Quick Quilted Pin Cushion Pattern
Designed by Bonnie Osness!
"Welcome to the crafty world of how to make a quilted pin cushion! In the realm of sewing and quilting, where larger projects often demand time and patience, creating a 3″ x 5″ quilted pin cushion offers a charming escape into the joy of small-scale creativity. These pint-sized wonders may be small in stature, but they pack a big punch when it comes to adding a touch of handmade warmth to your sewing space or to give as gifts to your sewing friends!" - Bonnie
Find all of Bonnie's new quilting projects over at her blog, Lake Girl Quilts or when you follow her on Instagram & Etsy!
4. Stay Home Quilt
Designed by Allison Harris!
Create a quilt that radiates the warmth of home with the gorgeous Stay Home Quilt Pattern! Designed to be made from fat quarters or 1/4 yards, this quick and easy pattern serves as an excellent stepping stone for beginners seeking to move up to the next level. his is a single-block quilt that can be easily adapted into any size to meet your needs.
Find all of Allison's quilting projects over at her blog, Cluck Cluck Sew or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
5. Beginner Heart Quilt Pattern
Designed by Allison Harris!
The enchanting Beginner Heart Quilt Pattern is a pristine white quilt adorned with delightful pink heart blocks. This joyful quilt promises to spread happiness and love wherever it may go. The charmingly simple heart blocks are easy to craft and add bursts of color to an otherwise blank canvas. As soft as a cloud, this quilt is warm, cozy, and perfect for family movie nights!
Find all of Allison's quilting projects over at her blog, Cluck Cluck Sew or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
6. Spring Meadow Quilted Table Runner Pattern
Designed by Vicky Pietz!
The Spring Meadow Quilted Table Runner Pattern offers a soft touch to your home decor. Embracing the beauty of spring, this pattern features a charming fabric adorned with wild grasses, bunnies, and watercolor florals. Find your favorite springtime fabric to get started on your own version of this picturesque pattern.
Find all of Vicky's quilting projects over at her blog, Pattern Princess or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
7. Easy Four Patch Quilt Pattern Ombre Sunset
Designed by Vicky Pietz!
We are loving the Easy Four Patch Quilt Pattern in Ombre Sunset. This is an easy quilting project for confident beginners. The serene ombre sunset color scheme gives this quilt a warm and inviting feel. However, this pattern is very easy to customize. You could choose to use vibrant florals and make the perfect spring version or select bright and crisp solids to give this free quilt pattern a delightful summer spin.
Find all of Vicky's quilting projects over at her blog, Pattern Princess or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
8. Sweet Dreams Easy Quilt Pattern
Designed by Vicky Pietz!
The Sweet Dreams Easy Quilt Pattern is the perfect project for quilters of all levels. This charming quilt features a classic half square triangle design that is easy to create and adds a lovely touch to any bedroom, especially a baby’s nursery. It is sure to bring sweet dreams to anyone who snuggles up under it. So, gather your fabric and let’s get started on creating a cozy and beautiful quilt that will be cherished for years to come.
Find all of Vicky's quilting projects over at her blog, Pattern Princess or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
9. Art Deco Tulip Block Pattern
Designed by: Rose Johnston!
Inspired by the Art Deco era, this paper piecing pattern is a unique and refreshing twist on flower quilt patterns. The Art Deco movement reached its height during the 1920s and the Art Deco Tulip Block Pattern transports us back to that decade of luxury and exuberance! This free quilt block pattern uses the clean lines, geometric shapes and bold, bright color that all quilters will love!
Find all of Rose's free quilting projects over at her blog, Threadbare Creations or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
10. Little Blue Lake Quilt
Designed by: Rose Johnston!
Next up is the Little Blue Lake Quilt Block! These 7" scrappy string blocks can be quilted using the blue scraps that have been piling up in your fabric bin. This pattern come with two string block templates, one with evenly spaced strings and a second with an even center strip. You can make these blocks for practice, use them in placemats or mini quilts, or - if you're as ambitious as the designer - piece them into a full-sized quilt!
Find all of Rose's free quilting projects over at her blog, Threadbare Creations or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
11. X Marks the Scrap
Designed by: Kristen Hubert!
"I designed this X Marks the Scrap to allow me to use up all different sizes of scraps. The blocks are made using a simple beginner's foundation paper piecing pattern. If you prefer to piece without foundations templates are also provided. You can go totally scrappy with the x's or color coordinate your scraps ahead of time to make a color coordinated quilt!" - Kristen
Find all of Rose's free quilting projects over at her blog, Scrap Fabric Love or when you follow her on Instagram & Facebook!
12. Sugar Cream Quilt
Designed for Janome.com!
This delightful one-block quilt pattern will have you absolutely enchanted! The Sugar Cream Quilt Pattern is tailored for the vibrancy of spring, and it certainly gives off a burst of springtime energy! Using a serious of the same 12-inch quilt blocks, which use diamond-in-a-square and half-square triangle techniques, this intricate-looking pattern is easier and quicker than it seems!
Find more quilting patterns from Janome on FaveQuilts, or when you follow them on Facebook and YouTube!
13. Moon Garden Quilt Block Pattern
Designed for Janome.com!
Enjoy the magic of the quilt-as-you-go technique when you create the captivating Moon Garden Quilt Block Pattern. This delightful project offers a modern twist on the beloved classic log cabin style block, giving this quick and easy quilt block a fresh vibe that quilters of all ages will love.
Find more quilting patterns from Janome on FaveQuilts, or when you follow them on Facebook and YouTube!
14. Modern Mug Rug Pattern
Designed for Janome.com!
"The Modern Mug Rug Pattern that Felicia Brenoe made are perfect for quick gifts for yourself or a dear friend. The stacked triangles are foundation paper pieced, so getting sharp and perfect points are easy. Now you can make these modern mug-rugs for your kitchen or dining room table by following Felicia's helpful instructions here."
Find more quilting patterns from Janome on FaveQuilts, or when you follow them on Facebook and YouTube!
15. Easy Scrapbooking Quilt Pattern
Designed for Janome.com!
Next up is the Easy Scrapbooking Quilt Pattern: "There are so many fun ways of preserving cherished memories, from scrapbooking with paper to scrapbooking with textiles! Telling a story with textiles and keeping clothing from landfills is my passion. I will be sharing some of the tricks I have learned from making countless t-shirt/memory quilts in the last decade and my favorite construction hack. Grab your favorite beverage and let’s get started."
Find more quilting patterns from Janome on FaveQuilts, or when you follow them on Facebook and YouTube!
16. Cuddles the Hexi Quilted Turtle
Designed for Janome.com!
Hexagonal cuts aren't reserved just for quilts! Elevate your child's play area with a stylish and comfortable statement piece, Cuddles the Hexi Quilted Turtle! Clear and user-friendly instructions guide you through piecing the hexagonal top, skillfully appliqueing the adorable turtle face, and seamlessly stitching it all together.
Find more quilting patterns from Janome on FaveQuilts, or when you follow them on Facebook and YouTube!
17. Caramel Reversible Strip Quilted Casserole Pad
Designed for We Like Quilting Magazine!
We think you’ll love our Caramel Reversible Strip Quilted Casserole Pad. It’s the perfect pattern to help you use some of the fabric scraps you’ve been saving because you knew they’d come in handy sometime. Well, that time is now!
Find more quilting patterns when you subscribe to We Like Quilting Magazine, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!
17. Silver and Steel Reversible Strip Baby Quilt
Designed for We Like Quilting Magazine!
We think you’ll love our Silver and Steel Reversible Strip Baby Quilt
’s the perfect pattern to help you use some of the fabric scraps you’ve been saving because you knew they’d come in handy sometime. Well, that time is now!
Find more quilting patterns when you subscribe to We Like Quilting Magazine, and follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!
National Quilting Month Giveaways
Who doesn't love free stuff? This month you can enter to win some pretty stellar prizes from FreeSpirit Fabrics, David & Charles Needlepoint, We Like Sewing Magazine and We Like Quilting Magazine. Take a look at the details below and enter to win our National Quilting Month giveaways all month long!
**Giveaways go live on March 1st and end March 31st. Giveaways open to residents of the U.S. and Canada excluding Quebec and Puerto Rico. Enter 5x a day to increase your chances of winning!**
1. We Like Quilting Gold Club Giveaway
Create gorgeous handmade items and improve your quilting skills with We Like Quilting. With designer patterns for quilt blocks, home decor, bed-size quilts, and so much more, your sewing machine will be busy as you stitch these tech-edited designs for your loved ones.
Enter for a chance to win:
• 1 Year-Long subscription to the all-access We Like Quilting Gold Club.
2. We Like Sewing Gold Club Giveaway
Create gorgeous handmade items and improve your sewing and quilting skills with We Like Sewing. With designer sewing patterns for home décor, bags, wearables, gifts, and so much more, your sewing machine will be busy as you stitch these tech-edited designs for your loved ones.
Enter for a chance to win:
• 1 Year-Long subscription to the all-access We Like Sewing Gold Club.
3. David & Charles Book Bundle Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win the David & Charles Needlepoint, Cross-Stitch, and Quilt Book Bundle Giveaway!
Included in this book bundle are the following new releases from David & Charles:
• 500 Needlepoint Patterns
• My Cross Stitch Doll
• Jelly Roll Animal Quilts!
4. FreeSpirit Fabrics Exclusive Fabric Bundle Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win the FreeSpirit Fabrics Exclusive Fabric Bundle Giveaway!
FreeSpirit presents an exclusive, assorted selection of fabrics featuring:
• 10 pc. Morris & Co., Thorned Rose FQ bundle
• 40 pc. Cori Dantini, Scalloped Hills 2.5" Design Roll
• 7 pc. Kaffe Fassett Collective blue color story FQ
5. Carolina Moore's Glow Ruler Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win the Carolina Moore Glow Ruler Giveaway!
Carolina Moore presents an exclusive chance to win her Glow Ruler!
When acrylic rulers meet technology, you get something amazing - the Carolina Moore Glow Ruler! Perfect for fussy cutting and for squaring up, this ruler brings the light right where you need it - the lines of the ruler! You'll have accuracy like never before when you can see the lines and the fabric this clearly! The Carolina Moore Glow Ruler can be recharged using the enclosed USB-C cord. Measurements on this ruler go up to 6" x 6".
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Which National Quilting Month pattern and giveaway has you the most excited? Let us know in the comments section below! And don't forget to let us know what you're quilting this month by posting on social media with the hashtag #nationalquiltingmonth. Find us on Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest!
Happy quilting!