Curved shapes can be a little tricky because of the bias stretch so this is probably suitable for a more experienced quilter. Lots of ways to play with light/dark and color through. To download the free pdf file Hands All Around quilting pattern click here
I hadn’t heard of this one before but it looks like it would be as easy as a Dresden Plate but not as complicated as a Mariner’s Compass. To download the free Gardener’s Prize pattern as a pdf file click here
The octagons are easy to cut if you use the rotary cutter to make squares and then lop off the corners. To download the free Forget Me Not pattern as a pdf file click here Save
Love the look of vintage aprons? Here’s a cool little apron using the Dahlia applique pattern available for instant download here as a free pdf file. Save Save
Great way to use up scraps in this dahlia applique quilt pattern. There is also an apron pattern using the dahlia for applique. To download the dahlia pattern in a PDF file click here Save Save
This is a little more complicated than the traditional pinwheel but what a great way to use up scraps. To download the Carnival Pinwheel pattern in a PDF file click here
Here’s a classic! An oldie but a goodie and while we now have rotary cutters you can still use the patterns as a guide. To download the PDF file of 54-40 or fight click here
This probably has another name as many quilt patterns do. It’s wonderful how they survive through the centuries! To download the chain of diamonds pattern to your computer as a PDF file click here
Here’s a few vintage butterfly patterns for your stitching pleasure. Butterflies were hugely popular among the designers as I keep running across these beautiful insect patterns that are over a century old.