Free pattern day! Sun & Moon quilts

Happy solstice! Here are FREE patterns for sun and moon quilts.  To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Aurora Sunshine mini quilt, 10 x 14",  free pattern by Marlis Bennett for Bernina (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunrise wall quilt, free pattern by Kate Henderson for APQS quilting systems (CLICK for PDF download)

Mango Salsa Stars quilt, 40 x 40", free pattern by Konda Luckau for Timeless Treasures (CLICK for PDF download) 

Rise quilt, 64 x 76", free pattern by Ariga Wilson for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Golden Hour - Golden Sunset, 41 x 33", free pattern by Luana Rubin for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshine Placemats, free pattern and tutorial by Carla Henton for Thermoweb (CLICK for PDF download)

Luminescent Quilt, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

My Moon quilt, 68 x 84", free pattern by Heather Ross / Heidi Pridemore for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunset Quilt, 48 x 48", free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dashes quilt, 66 x 81", free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Midnight Sun Quilt, 62" square, free pattern by Stacey Day for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Sun Queen quilt, 66" square, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Good Morning Sunshine quilt, 42 x 40" or 60 x 70", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Dresden Dreaming quilt block, 12.5", free pattern by Katja Marek for AURIfil Threads / Auribuzz (CLICK for PDF download)

Here Comes the Sun quilt, 90 x 90", free pattern by Heather Bailey for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Matrix wall hanging, 37 x 37”, free pattern by Gina Gempesaw for Quilting Treasures (CLICK for PDF download)

Sombre quilt, 66 x 98",  warm and cool versions, free pattern by Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

California Dreamin' quilt, 46 x 46", free New York Beauty quilt pattern by Marsha Evans Moore (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshine quilt, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring (CLICK for PDF download)

Dresden Delight pillow, free pattern at Make It Coats (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunny pillow, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Placemat No. 1, 18 x 14”, free paper piecing pattern by Deb Karasik (CLICK for PDF download)

Caribbean Sunset quilt, 60 x 70", free pattern by Ellie Brown at McCall's Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Sunshine and Marmalade quilt by Susan Guzman, free pattern for queen size quilt at McCalls Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

  

Dusk pillow, 18" square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Day Night quilt, 64" square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Magical Moons wall art , free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Comet quilt, free pattern by Rashida Coleman Hale for Ruby Star Society/Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Phases quilt, 64 x 80", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Halo quilt, ~48" square, free pattern by Stacey Day for Timeless Treasures Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Image credits: This post was updated on June 20, 2025. All images are copyrighted by their owners. Please respect their generosity in sharing their free patterns, and the restrictions they have placed on the use of these designs. Complete information can be found at the designers' websites provided in the links.  Some of these are tutorials while others have downloadable (.pdf) patterns; we have tried to note which is which in the title above each photo.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at Quilt Inspiration {at} gmail {dot} com. 

Quilting with Kaffe Fassett fabrics! (1)

What do we love about Kaffe Fassett's fabrics? Their vibrant colors! For more than two decades, Kaffe Fassett has inspired quilters to go wild with color and texture. Here are some gorgeous quilts showcasing fabrics from the Kaffe Fassett Collective.

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Color Garden, made and quilted by Jana Knutson  

Bring on the color in this garden of trees and flowers! Some of the "branch" fabrics blend with the "tree" fabrics, while others have a strong contrast. The overall effect comes in and out of focus as you look at the quilt. Horizontal bands were created by grouping blocks with similar colors. Jana Knutson says that Color Garden was based on a quilt design called Arboretum by Springleaf Studios.  

Queens Cross by Elizabeth Sonnenfeld, quilted by Quality Quilterz 

This stunning New York Beauty-style quilt was based on the Queens Cross pattern by Jen Kingwell. We love the color combinations, spiky points, and contrasts! Elizabeth Sonnenfeld says, "This pattern really appealed to me, especially using colorful Kaffe Fassett fabrics.The process of making the blocks was longer than usual but very enjoyable." Check out the teal blue and olive green combination below!

Hot Tucson Nights, made and quilted by Linda Cote  

Wow, this quilt is as hot as the summer nights in Tucson, Arizona! So many wonderful fabrics were used. The orange and red blocks are interspersed with pops of blue and purple, providing a respite and focal points for the design. Linda Cote says that Hot Tucson Nights was based on a "Scrappy Surprise" pattern by Virginia Robertson Designs.

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 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Tucson (Arizona) Quilters Guild show.

Best Use of Color (2)

The recent QuiltCon show was filled with beautifully designed and made quilts. "Best Use of Color" was not a specific entry category, but these beauties stood out - not only for design and technique, but also for their color.  (For PART 1 of this series, CLICK HERE!)

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Blooming Star by Daphné Parthoens (Belgium) @octopurse 

Blooming Star is made out of 6144 half-inch diamonds (!) arranged in a flower-like shape. It is beautifully machine pieced and hand quilted! Its bold and contrasting colors form a harmonious gradient and give the quilt the impression of being three-dimensional.  Daphne explains that the quilt is an ode to nature and its everlasting beauty. All the little hand quilted pieces are meant to represent seeds planted in the ground to later bloom into luxurious flowers.

 The 95 by Vicki Ruebel (Nevada) @OrchidOwlQuilts (Additional piecer: Judy Dale).  

The cool analogous color scheme provides a lovely backdrop for the expert longarm quilting on this piece. Vicki Ruebel says, "This quilt was a team effort between my mom and I.  I designed the quilt in EQ8, my mom pieced it and I quilted it.  We used vinyl to create the circles.  I explored using soft and stable as the base layer of batting with wool on top to pop the quiltng.  The intricate [longarm]quilting is my favorite part of this quilt."

The Pointy Beast by Susan Braverman (Texas) @wildpoppyquilts  

Winner of 1st Place in the Modern Traditionalism category, The Pointy Beast updates the classic New York Beauty block with large scale and striking high-contrast colors.  It says "look at me" from across the room.  Dense grid quilting anchors the design's structured form, as shown below.  A variety of thread colors were used to create nuanced value shifts throughout.

 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 QuiltCon show in Phoenix, Arizona.

Inspired by Red & White

Red & white are classic quilt colors! This stunning combination brings to mind friendship, love, and tradition. Join us as we take a look at some red and white quilts which celebrate a fun time of the year!

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Red Starburst, made and quilted by Pamela Golliet 

Spiky New York Beauty blocks nestle between the points of the lone star on this wall-size quilt. Pattern source: Judy Niemeyer's "Twinkle Star" pattern. Pamela Golliet says, "[This was] my first Judy Niemeyer paper pieced pattern, I used fabrics from my stash. I love the big star!"

Rose Colored Glasses, made and quilted by Athena Taylor

This beautiful lone star quilt is made from 250 paper pieced diamonds ranging from pink to red! The center star was a design by Tula Pink. Athena Taylor designed the surrounding layout, placing a red and pink butterfly in each of the four corners! Additional blocks were made with piecing, raw edge applique and needle turned applique. We spy a bee, umbrella, strawberries, and a cheerful frog.

 

Athena Taylor's lovely quilting can be seen in this closeup photo of the center star.

New York Beauty by Sara Quigley

This elegant paper-pieced quilt is made with a variety of red fabrics.  The background is a single white fabric. Sara Quigley says, "This was one of my first New York Beauty patterns and I made this about 15 years ago." It was beautifully hand quilted by ladies at the Presbyterian Church in Portland, Oregon. 

 If you enjoyed this post, you might be interested in FREE PATTERNS for Red & White Quilts. To download the free quilt patterns shown below: CLICK for Part 1 and CLICK for Part 2.

 

Image credits: Original quilt photos were taken at the 2025 Tucson Quilters Guild Show (New York Beauty by Sara Quigley) and the 2024 Tucson Quilters Guild show (Red Starburst and Rose Colored Glasses.)