If you’re a fan of modern quilts that pack a punch, you’re not alone! We love pretty patchwork, and we’re all about sharing that passion with all of you lovely quilters.
Below, we've included plenty of free modern quilt patterns for you to explore, as well as a few patterns from our shiny new online shop for you to purchase.
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You'll find everything from tried-and-tested traditional quilt blocks to classic techniques like Half-square and Corner-square Triangles.
Whether you’re into modern minimalist quilts with simple piecing or you’d like to make a showstopping graphic quilt to display in your home, we’re certain we’ve got a modern quilt pattern that’ll tickle your fancy.
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1. Ombre quilt
Celebrate the birth of a new baby with this blue-tiful ombre quilt! Create the simple patchwork design by piecing together hexagons in shades of aqua, turquoise and cerulean and decorate with weather-themed embroidery for added cuteness. This sweet and soothing quilt would make a fantastic keepsake!
- Get started on our free ombre quilt pattern.
2. Modern Geese Quilt Sewing Pattern
Have a go at making Debbie von Grabler-Crozier's modern geese quilt and let your skills soar! Inspired by vintage geese wall decor, this striking, colourful quilt will really make a statement in your home.
- Buy the Modern Geese Quilt Sewing Pattern in our online Shop.
3. Modern Irish Chain Quilt Sewing Pattern
This super cool design brings a fresh twist to traditional Irish Chain quilts. With pops of bold colour and funky, fussy cut prints, it'll brighten up any room.
Buy the Modern Irish Chain Quilt Sewing Pattern in our online shop and make a quilt that's both modern and classic!
4. Geo Lines Quilt Pattern
This colourful quilt, designed by Lorna Slessor, is the perfect project for newbie quilters who want to master piecing. Select fabrics in your favourite vibrant shades and sew the eye-catching block design.
- Buy the Geo Lines Quilt Pattern in our shop.
5. Sugar Skull quilt by Natalie Santini
Sew Natalie Santini's Sugar Skull quilt and add a piece of pixel patchwork art to any room! This pixel quilt is the perfect balance of spooky and sweet with its dramatic graphic design and delicious candy colour palette.
- Check out Natalie's free sugar skull quilt pattern.
Looking for more modern quilt patterns?
Check out our online shop, which has lots of gorgeous quilt patterns, including this Orange Peel Quilt Pattern.
6. Apple mini quilt by Kate Basti
Take a bite out of your fabric stash and use up scraps for this scrumptious contemporary design!
Master foundation paper piecing and use this clever technique to sew colourful apples in vibrant solids. We're sure this adorable mini quilt will become the apple of your eye!
- Give Kate Basti's free apple quilt pattern a go.
7. Contemporary patchwork quilt by Lynne Goldsworthy
This scandi-inspired quilt has us all starry-eyed with its dazzling star blocks in colourful small-scale prints.
Lynne Goldsworthy gives the traditional morning star quilt block a modern twist by pairing it with a minimalistic, frosty white background that will have you dreaming of snowy Nordic winters.
- Head over to Lynne's free contemporary patchwork quilt pattern.
8. Easy baby quilt by Lou Orth
This baby quilt is quick to make and will add a splash of colour to your little one's bedroom. Simply cut your favourite solid fabrics into half-rectangle triangles and then piece them together to create this striking geometric design!
- Try this easy baby quilt pattern today.
9. Double Wedding Ring quilt
This bold and bright quilt is a fabulous example of modern traditionalism, reimagining the classic Double Wedding Ring design with a playful, contemporary colour palette.
Try your hand at curved piecing and treat a pair of newlyweds to this thoughtful, handmade gift they'll treasure forever!
- Go bold with this free Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern.
10. Gingerbread mini quilt by Gracey Larson
Give your Christmas decor a refresh by making this sugary-sweet Gingerbread house mini quilt! Use traditional piecing to assemble this adorable seasonal design, then hang it up to spread festive cheer! We'll definitely be adding the pretty pastel fabrics in Gracey's design to our Christmas Wishlist this year!
- Learn how to make Gracey's Gingerbread Mini Quilt.
Explore more festive quilt patterns in our shop!
Check out our huge collection of Christmas quilt patterns, including this festive Nutcracker pattern.
11. Under The Sea quilt tote bag by Jo Avery
As the last modern quilt pick was Christmas-themed, it's only right that we share a summer project too! Jo Avery has created the perfect summer bag with a soothing sea-themed design that will transport you to an idyllic island surrounded by crystal-clear water. Sew this dreamy tote bag and take it to the beach, or fill it with all your precious quilting supplies!
- Enjoy some quick stitching with Jo's Under The Sea tote bag pattern.
12. Snuggle Bunny by Kate Webber
This bunny baby quilt by Kate Webber is oh-so-cute and the perfect snuggle companion for tiny tots.
Expand your quilting repertoire and learn a range of essential quilting techniques such as appliqué, foundation paper piecing and how to sew half-square triangles. This sweet quilt is guaranteed to make your kids very hoppy!
- Make our adorable Free Snuggle Bunny quilt pattern.
13. Modern Mint quilt by Lou Orth
Check out this vision in grey, mint and mauve! This free modern quilt by Lou Orth keeps things minty fresh with simple Half-square Triangles and a calming colour palette.
- Head over to Lou’s free modern mini quilt pattern.
14. Clamshell Cuties by Jo Carter
Forget man’s best friend – cute clamshell quilts are officially a quilter’s best friend! This free clamshell pattern isn’t just adorable; it also lets you practise a new technique! We guarantee that paper-piecing scallops are about to become your new fave.
- Find the clamshell Cuties quilt pattern in our online store.
Discover more cute animal quilts!
Head over to our online shop and you'll find plenty of adorable animal quilts to make, including this sausage dog pattern.
15. Playful Pinwheels quilt by Julie Ritter
This joyful Pinwheel quilt is sure to put your head in a spin! Mix an assortment of print scraps with a crisp white background fabric for this modern Half-square Triangle pattern.
- Get in a spin with the free pinwheel quilt pattern.
16. Modern Dresden quilt by Sarah Griffiths
LP&Q’s Senior Technical Editor and resident quilty expert, Sarah Griffiths, gives you the low-down on how to sew Dresden Plates into a beautiful, modern quilt in this free pattern!
Raid your stash for colourful prints to make your very own version of this fat quarter-friendly, scrap-happy make.
- Head to the free Dresden quilt pattern.
17. Mountain Sunset quilt by Gracey Larson
Get straight to the point with this bold quilt in bright solids, geometric shapes and plenty of easy Corner-Square Triangles!
This free modern quilt pattern uses entirely traditional piecing to create this incredible mountain. It will leave you with a stunning end result that would make a fantastic statement wall hanging.
- Learn how to make a mountain quilt.
18. Modern Sunrise mini quilt by Nicole Calver
Combine warm peach tones with cool greens and low volume background prints to make your very own modern geometric quilt!
This magnificent mini measures just 24 inches square when finished, making it a perfect free modern quilt pattern for beginner quilters.
- Give this modern geometric quilt pattern a go.
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19. Hi Hexie quilt by Jenny Woodward
All hail the humble triangle! Jenny’s design gives simple rows of triangles a clever twist. She places pops of colour against crisp white backing fabric to create a large-scale hexagon effect.
- This free hexie triangles quilt pattern is your next must-make project.
20. Rainbow quilt by Sarah Ashford
No need to look for your next colourful quilt somewhere over the rainbow… we’ve got one for you right here!
This free modern quilt pattern is great for patchwork beginners as it’s a pixel quilt. All you need to cut are simple squares of plain fabrics to piece up the quilt top!
- Learn to make this clever rainbow pixel quilt.
21. Scrappy Triangle mini quilt by Karen Lewis
Time for another stash-buster: dig out colourful offcuts and leftover triangles from your fabric collection for this scrappy Half-rectangle Triangle mini quilt!
It’s the perfect free modern quilt pattern to showcase a wide variety of colours and prints which you haven’t yet found a use for.
- Raid your stash for this free Half-rectangle Triangle quilt pattern.
22. Pretty Gingham quilt by Stephanie Kendron
Give your nursery a beautiful blue update with this free, beginner-friendly baby quilt pattern. Stitch easy-piece patchwork squares in sweet gingham prints and matching solids for a quick win!
- Make this easy patchwork baby quilt pattern.
23. Easy Strip quilt by Karen Lewis
Make the most of simple fabric strips with this free modern quilt pattern! This beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to combine scrap strips into an eye-catching, abstract quilt.
- Get started on our easy stripe quilt pattern.
24. Pumpkin Patch quilt by Amanda McCabe
Stitching this autumnal make will have you yearning for crunchy red and orange leaves, scary movies and warming cups of coffee…!
Amanda’s modern graphic mini quilt puts a fun twist on the traditional Log Cabin block with pumpkin blocks in rich ombre shades of orange and blue.
- Head to the free pumpkin quilt pattern.
Get started on your next quilting project!
One of the things we love most about quilting is the variety of the craft. Once you’ve had your fill of traditional piecing and classic quilt blocks, you can check out new and exciting techniques which yield incredible results, such as paper piecing! Lucky for us, this list has a little bit of everything.
No matter your quilty preferences, we hope you’ve found a modern quilt pattern in this list that’s just right for you.
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This list is only the beginning: we have a huge selection of free quilting patterns for you to play around with. Browse through to find your next project!
