{"id":10237,"date":"2024-02-09T05:42:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T13:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/?p=10237"},"modified":"2024-03-18T11:46:38","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T18:46:38","slug":"quilting-patterns-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.textileindie.com\/quilting-patterns-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Free Quilting Patterns to Keep You Busy All Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Winter is the perfect time to cozy up indoors with a quilting project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter inspires us with the intricate patterns of snowflakes and the quiet beauty of barren trees against a snowy backdrop; the winter season is a quilter’s muse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we curated a collection of quilting patterns perfect for winter, offering warmth, beauty, and a nod toward Valentine’s and St. Patrick’s Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

January quilting projects <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Winter Seeds Table Topper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The “Winter Seeds Table Topper” is a charming project featured in the June edition of the Christmas Once a Month series on The Crafty Quilter blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project is perfect for adding a festive touch to your winter table.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quilt features the melon (or pumpkin seed) block; the table topper incorporates simple applique and angles to create a design that looks more complicated than it is. My favorite kind of quilt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crafted with fabric from the Winter\u2019s Lane Collection by Kate and Birdie Paper Co for Moda, the finished table topper measures 27 1\/2″ wide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Winter Seeds Table Topper<\/a> from The Crafty Quilter<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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2. Monthly Mini Quilts for January<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The “Friendship Mini” quilt is the inaugural project in the Monthly Mini Quilts series from SewCanShe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series is designed to be an accessible entry point for beginners to the quilting world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Centered around the classic Friendship Star, this mini quilt measures approximately 8″ square and is composed entirely of 16 half-square triangles and 9 squares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using mini-charm packs, specifically two Flower Sugar Paisley Wind packs from Lecien for a mix of colors, this project teaches fundamental quilting techniques and offers a beautiful way to use those precious pre-cut fabric squares. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for those looking to dip their toes into quilting or for experienced quilters in search of a quick and satisfying project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monthly Mini Quilts for January<\/a> from Sew Can She<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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3. The Make-it-Over-the-Weekend Flannel Quilt Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The “Make-It-Over-The-Weekend Flannel Quilt” project from Simple Simon and Co. is a cozy crafting project, perfect for quilters of all levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This quilt design is simple and quick to assemble. You can select your fabric and complete the quilt in just a weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The quilt is constructed from a series of solid squares alternated with four-patch blocks, creating a charming and warm oversized lap quilt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It works well with both flannel and quilting cotton and can be easily adjusted in size by adding more blocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weekend Flannel Quilt<\/a> from Simple Simon & Company<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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February quilting projects <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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4. Quilted Heart Tutorial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The Quilted Heart Tutorial from The Crafty Quilter is a project perfect for adding a touch of charm to your home decor or as a thoughtful handmade gift. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These quilted hearts can be blinged out with buttons, ribbons, and baubles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The heart template provided in the tutorial is adjustable, so you can make different hearts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This project is ideal for quilters looking for a quick project to celebrate February – or as a gift for anyone you love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I like Crafty Quilter’s idea of creating a heart tree. We used to have one of these in our foyer for every holiday. That’s a tradition I need to bring back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quilted Heart Tutorial<\/a> from The Crafty Quilter<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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5. Chains of Love<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The “Chains of Love” quilt project by Jedi Craft Girl is perfect for Valentine’s Day or to add a touch of love to any room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It uses 5 fat quarters and cleverly combines the Irish Chain style with pieced hearts at the center, resulting in a 50″ square quilt that’s as much eye candy as it is a snuggler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project is designed to push the limits of a fabric colorway, making it an excellent challenge for quilters looking to create the most out of a limited palette of red and pink. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This quilt is a fun weekend project and a beautiful way to celebrate February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chains of Love<\/a> from Jedi Craft Girl<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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6. Scrappy Rag Quilt Tutorial<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The “Its Fall-Y’All Scrappy Rag Quilt Tutorial” on A Vision to Remember is suggested for fall; a flannel rag quilt could not be more “winter.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This modified log cabin quilt is scrappy, using 2.5-inch pieces of various lengths sewn into a square, reminiscent of the traditional log cabin pattern. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tutorial guides you through creating two large blocks, each measuring about 44 inches square, and then cutting and piecing them uniquely to achieve the rag quilt effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This tutorial is perfect for quilters looking for a winter-themed project or any quilter wanting to try their hand at a rag quilt with a twist. The quilt’s design is adaptable, allowing various sizes and fabric choices to match any decor or season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scrappy Rag Quilt Tutorial<\/a> from A Vision to Remember<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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March quilting projects <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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7. Shamrock Table Runner for St. Patrick’s Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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