Free Applique Quilt Patterns

Free applique quilt patterns
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Download your free Appliqué Quilt Patterns eBook from McCall’s Quilting and McCall’s Quick Quilts!

Whether your favorite appliqué technique is fast fusible web or traditional needle-turn (or anything in between!), the 4 appliqué patterns gathered in this inspiring eBook will help you create many memorable quilts. Appliqué veterans will love the diversity of size and style in these projects, and if you don’t know how to sew appliqué quilts, these free patterns are a great place to start! With step by step instructions and diagrams and best-in-the-business photographs, you’ll soon be putting the final stitches into an appliqué quilt you’ll be proud to display or gift.

This free Appliqué Quilt Patterns eBook from McCall’s Quilting and McCall’s Quick Quilts gives you 4 unique appliqué patterns, including:

  • “Let’s Celebrate!” designed by Heidi Pridemore, perfect for a child’s birthday or any special occasion. Appliquéd strips of balloons are set off by simple Pinwheel Blocks in this charming little quilt.
  • “Miss Ashley” designed by Erin Russek, a wall or table size mini quilt featuring the most cheerful floral appliqué you’ll find anywhere!
  • “Field of Flowers” designed by Joyce Robinson, an artistic lap size quilt created with raw-edge appliqué shapes attached to the pieced background while quilting – so fast!
  • “Turkey Tracks” designed by Ellie Brown, a modern, batik update to the traditional Turkey Tracks design, sized perfectly for a queen bed.

Whether you are an experienced appliqué stitcher or someone curious about how to sew appliqué quilts, the patterns in this free eBook will thrill you with their diversity, artistic style, and helpful instructions. This treasure trove of appliqué patterns is a must-have for every quilter’s personal library!

Your free eBook comes with all the instructions, diagrams, photographs, and templates you will need to make any or all of these 4 appliqué quilt patterns. Some of our top designers share their artistic vision and technique tips so you can dive right into creating your own appliquéd masterpieces. Whimsical, classic, artsy, modern…there’s a pattern here for any style!

Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern #1: “Let’s Celebrate!”

This adorable quilt is perfect for any celebration, including birthdays, graduations, or any special achievement. Appliqué the balloons using the recommended fast fusible web technique, and this project can be created in just a weekend! Simple Pinwheel Blocks set off the appliqué and provide an addtional sense of movement to the quilt. Fun, fast, and fresh, no one will be able to resist the invitation “Let’s Celebrate!” Finished size is 41½” x 44½”.


Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern #2: “Miss Ashley”Designer Erin Russek is known for her lovely floral appliqué patterns and easy-to-master techniques. In the Miss Ashley mini quilt, special instructions show you how to prepare a template placement guide using nothing but a home printer and some tape. This cheerful wall or table top quilt was designed especially for beginning appliqué stitchers, and is fun to adapt to any favorite color scheme. Finished size is 23½” square.

Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern #3: “Field of Flowers”A simple pieced background sparkles and adds depth to this very artistic appliquéd design. Joyce Robinson’s raw-edge appliqué technique may be something you haven’t tried yet, and it’s fast, fun, and freeing! No edges to turn under, no hand work, just you and your sewing machine appliquéing and quilting at once. Invest a little time in mastering this technique, and you may never appliqué any other way again! Finished size is 45½” x 72½”.

Free Appliqué Quilt Pattern #4: “Turkey Tracks”Vintage Turkey Tracks quilts are highly prized among collectors thanks to their classic repeating-block beauty and refined color schemes. McCall’s Quilting art director Ellie Brown took the Turkey Tracks Block for a modern spin with this vibrant batik version! A medallion setting, softened appliqué shapes, and sophisticated use of bright color against a black background all help to give this quilt interest and zing. These are fun appliqué blocks to make by either hand or machine, whatever your favorite technique. Finished size is 84½” x 84½”.


These 4 free appliqué quilt patterns are so unique and easy! Get started on one now!

It may be hard to believe that all these beautiful, artistic quilts are achievable by even beginning quilters, but it’s true! Each pattern has either a Beginner or Confident Beginner rating, and all can be completed using your favorite appliqué technique. With our complete template shapes, diagrams, photographs, and helpful instructions, you’ll be able to create amazing appliquéd quilts your audience will love.

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