1930s quilt patterns

Create beautiful and nostalgic patterns in these collection of vintage quilt patterns for free for you next quilting project.

Starglow Quilt BlockThis quilt pattern is available as a free download... Download Pattern: Starglow

1930’s Triple Irish Chain Postage Stamp Quilt

This is Linda’s Dresden Plate quilt and it is made with reproduction fabrics. This will be a wedding gift for her granddaughter who loves vintage things so this will be the perfect gift! Linda’s friend Nadine made the blocks and machine appliqued the Dresden plates. She gave them to Linda and then she pieced the blocks together and then gave it to me to quilt, so it has been a real team effort! She asked for traditional quilting which is exactly what this quilt needed. Since the border was…

arkansas crossroads quilt pattern - Google Search

I finished this one at the last second! It was too dark for photos outside when I finished the binding. Here is a look at my allover freehand feathers. And a look at the back. I will update t…

is finished. I decided to try and baste this little quilt on my design wall, which turned out to be quite successful! I used some 9 patch blocks that I had sitting on the drawer for a zillion years for the backing. It saved me buying fabric, and used up MORE stuff. I pieced this quilt, using one of the new methods I read about online. I joined 4 squares together...a 4 patch. I made two of these, the placed them right sides together. I sewed around the 4 edges, then cut diagonally through…

I had been searching for a vintage Cathedral Window quilt for a very long time and I was surprised and delighted to have found this beautiful one on Ebay. I waited with much anticipation for the qu…

I had such fun using these 1930’s vintage reproduction fabrics for this quilt. They remind me of when I was young and my great grandmother died and I was given a large tin of her fabrics tha…

A little walk through of how to sew the roof... i knew you'd want one! The pattern has ALL the sizes and Directions, so follow in the pattern for that (you get it here) In order to avoid flipping a triangle around the wrong way, lay the block out next to the machine as you sew Sew one side Press, this is important. If you don't press, you block is not flat so you create issues when you sew on the next triangle. Did you ever sew on that next triangle and find you were not on the straight…

Charms can be created out of scraps of fabric, swaps with friends or you can purchase packs of charms. A charm quilt can be made as a memory quilt using pieces of fabric that are dear to your heart..say pieces of your baby's clothing or from your wedding. etc.

At last, the Farmer’s Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt sew along (try saying that 10 times fast!) begins! There has been so much excitement and chatter in the Facebook group, it’s so nice to officially start things off. Although I must admit, I’ve been secretly sewing a few random blocks from the book over the past […]

Vintage quilt patterns are beautiful but they are so hard to find and actually make! Continue reading for 10 patterns you can actually buy!

Learn all about 1930s Reproduction Fabrics! It's all on Nancy's Notions!

The biggest quilting event of the year is just about to kick off! And I am super pumped that I have been invited to be one of the official guest bloggers for this awesome quilt-along! This is the book that we will be quilting along to: The Farmer's Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt by Laurie Aaron Hird. This quilt along is being hosted by Gnome Angel in conjunction with Fat Quarter Shop and From Marti Michell. A super-impressive list of bloggers have been asked to join the party, you can see them all…

Are you a fan of classic quilt patterns and designs? You won't want to miss The Quilting Room with Mel's latest post on her favorite traditional quilt patterns. From vintage favorites to heirloom masterpieces, these patterns are sure to inspire your next quilting project.

Combine two different quilt blocks in today's FREE quilt pattern for a unique circle design! Plus, beautiful borders for an elegant touch.

It’s Great in Any Color Theme! This charming quilt is jelly roll friendly and one of the easiest quilts you’ll ever make. Plus, it looks fabulous in any color palette. It’s a great project for showing off a beautiful fabric line. Or cut strips from your stash and create your own combination of fabrics. Learn …

A few years ago i purchased a vintage quilt that i just love. It's totally scrappy, a bit tattered...but warm and snugly. And! A bit ...

Starting The Farmers Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt by Laurie Aaron Hird.