Free Patterns for Mini Quilts

June 14, 2013
Stitch up tiny quilts (less than 26" square) in a flash using these free patterns for small quilts.
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Bitty Bow Ties

Miniature versions of a classic block make for a dapper table topper.

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Time and Again Mini Quilt

A two-color mini quilt makes a stunning table topper.

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Rainbow Chevron Mini

An array of solids arranged in vertical rows creates a rainbow of waves.

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Starry Echoes Table Topper

Careful color placement in simple triangle-squares results in a stunning star block table topper.

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Mini Spinner

Play with light and dark prints in a mini quilt that showcases spinning triangles.

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Mini Barn Quilt

Use solid fabrics and vertical line quilting to add modern flair to a mini that mimics a barn quilt.

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Churn Dash Garden

Churn Dash blocks, accented with floral applique corners, take center stage on point in a charming table topper.

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Sweet Nosegay

Soft pastel florals and olive green and lavender prints welcome spring in the simple appliqué quilt.

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Pastel Party

Make a pretty spring quilt using pastel and floral fabrics. Fussy-cut sashing squares add a seasonal accent.

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Bright Bits Mini Quilt

Make a bright, spring-inspired table topper using scraps of fabric.

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Wee Wonder

Try a scrappy mini quilt featuring small prints in creatively arranged small units.

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Bay Breeze

The recipe for this table mat is simple-just mix together a batch of charm squares with two fat quarters.

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Simply Solid

Select a variety of solids for spinning Pinwheel blocks in an easy table runner.

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Winter Blues

Make classic Churn Dash blocks in an icy color palette for a stunning winter table topper.

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Stripes of Color

Striped batiks add movement to a design that employs color gradations.

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Dutch Blooms

For a project on the go, take along this folk art-inspired embroidered wool mat. It makes a perfect stitch sampler, too.

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Show Me How: Small Quilt

Linda Augsburg shows you how to create an easy star quilt!

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Tiny Dishes

Set miniature Broken Dishes blocks inside an asymmetrical frame for a contemporary setting of a traditional block.

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Summer Refreshers

Appliqué fruit and straws to pieced glasses of refreshing drinks for a summertime table topper.

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Walk in the Woods

Use blue, green, and brown prints to create dreamy star blocks. The natural colors give the impression that the stars are sparkling down through a forest canopy.

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Rolling Stones

Use fat eighth pieces in traditional Pennsylvania German colors of chrome yellow, double pink, and overdyed green to create a miniature quilt.

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Green Acres Doll Quilt

Natural greens are highlighted with rich red sashing in a doll quilt that can span the seasons.

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Happy-Go-Lucky Table Setting

Lots of triangles create the wow factor in this colorful tabletop trio.

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Two-Color Table Mat

Whip up a two-color table mat using six fat quarters.

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Scrappy Floral Appliqué Table Mat

Raid your stash to make a 22"-square table mat and matching mug mats. Add a personal touch by finishing the small tabletop projects with large, hand-quilted stitches.

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Posies Wool Table Mat

Felted wool, a smattering of buttons, and a touch of wool roving combine to make a tactile treasure.

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Funky Place Mats

Zigzag-stitch fusible words and motifs to create these fun place mats.

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Wool Flower Table Topper

If working with wool is new to you, this table mat is the perfect project to get you started.

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Little Sawtooth Stars

Even though the finished three-color table topper is small, you can still include small and medium prints in order to play with scale.

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Tiny Pieces Table Topper

To add to the intricate look of this pattern, create the illusion of pieced tiny squares by cutting rectangles lengthwise from striped fabric.

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Fall Leaves Table Topper

Use a fabric panel as inspiration for an autumn table topper. Choose prints in coordinating colors to frame the panel.

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Blue Bouquet Table Topper

Fuse a flower medallion in the center of a simple one-block table topper.

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Scrappy Charm Squares

Use a charm pack (precut 5-inch squares) of reproduction prints to create a scrappy tabletop quilt.

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Tiny Triangles Table Topper

Gather fat eighth and fat quarter fabric pieces to make small triangle-squares and pieced sashing rectangles that flow together almost like a watercolor painting.

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