Quilting Color Trend: Purple
Purple is an emerging color in quilting projects. See a collection of free quilt patterns that feature purple fabrics.
Pastel Delectable Mountains [1]
Crisp, cool purples, greens, and blues inspired designer Mabeth Oxenreider to create an exquisite bed quilt and matching ensemble of pillows.
Go to Pastel Delectable Mountains [2].
On the Fly 10-Inch Block [4]
A combination of purple hues—including violet, periwinkle, lavender—team up in a quilt that features foundation-pieced dragonflies.
Go to On the Fly 10-Inch Block [5]. [5]
Trim It Tote [7]
Embellish a tote bag with light and dark purple trims, such as velvet, silk, chenille, and grosgrain ribbon, to add dimension and texture.
Go to Trim It Tote [8].
Framed Floral Wall Hanging [10]
Shades of purple in the block, middle border, and outer border create a serene, evening-garden palette in a single-block wall hanging.
Go to Framed Floral Wall Hanging [11].
Splashes of Color [13]
Mix and match sherbet-tone batiks in an easy bed quilt. Use the coloring diagram provided to plan your own version.
Go to Splashes of Color [14].
Fast Flower Appliqué [16]
Create a faux headboard by fusing flower appliqués to three rectangular blocks. Stitch up extra blocks to make coordinating throw pillows or a lap-size quilt.
Go to Fast Flower Appliqué [17].
Simple Squares & Bars [19]
Use analogous colors—colors next to each other on the color wheel—to create a warm, yet intense color scheme.
Go to Simple Squares & Bars [20].
Square Tile Floor [22]
Draw on muted tones from a floral border print to attract attention to the center of a quilt. Cream setting squares allow purple Irish Chain blocks to shine.
Go to Square Tile Floor [23].
Cool Four-Patch Runner [25]
Cool batik fabrics make a splash in an easy Four-Patch table runner.
Go to Cool Four-Patch Runner [26].
Tuscan Villa [28]
In this elegant throw, fussy-cut floral prints alternate with purple center units in Square-in-a-Square blocks.
Go to Tuscan Villa [29].
On the Fly 8-Inch Block [31]
Create foundation-pieced dragonflies using a variety of purple prints.
Go to On the Fly 8-Inch Block [32].
Hourglass Stars Wall Hanging [34]
Careful fabric placement forms a secondary star in the center of a bright wall hanging.
Go to Hourglass Stars Wall Hanging [35].