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 lots of 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 placemat 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.
Be sure to also check out our other quilting roundups, including:
Create a vibrant and playful quilt and matching cushion by using different-sized triangles in various orientations. This sewing pattern by Wendy Chow features in-depth instructions and full-colour photos to help you sew your own quilt and cushion.
Grow your confidence with piecing using bold colours with this gorgeous geometric quilt. You’ll pair bright solids with chunky blocks for a quilt and cushion duo that is sure to impress.
Have a go at this delightful pattern inspired by retro geese wall décor designed by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. With a light blue backdrop and brightly coloured geese, this beginner-friendly pattern will be a treat to make. No pattern is needed, and you can follow along with the tutorial using simple traditional piecing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pick your favourite bright and bold fabrics to make the simplest striped quilt!
This beginner-friendly pattern by Karen Lewis shows you how to combine scrap strips into an eye-catching modern quilt!
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!
Raid your fabric stash and dress up your dining table with Laura Jane Taylor’s quilted table runner. This modern chevron patchwork pattern is funky and bold, which is why we love it! Use your favourite fat quarters to make this traditional tableware with a geometric twist.
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 her 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.
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.
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.
Looking for an easy quilting project that will impress your friends? You’ve come to the right place! Here’s over 30 easy quilt blocks that look difficult.
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!
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.
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