Here’s a quick and easy project, Bali Pops Tutorial. I love these fabrics, and this pattern is sure to come together very quickly. Sometimes we all need a project that’s just straight stitches and no fancy points to worry about… or is that just me?

In addition to instructions using 2.5″ strips, Rachel also provides measurements if you are using Fat Quarters, Jelly Cakes and Sweet 16 Rolls.

Wouldn’t this Backyard Safari quilt, make a great kids’ gift? The finished size is 45″ x 57″.

The pattern features fabrics from the Backyard Safari Collection By Johnny Karwan and was designed by Cyndi Walker for Clothworks.

Here’s a cheerful free quilting pattern from Clothworks, called Samba, which features fabrics from the Samba Collection by Sue Zipkin. The pattern is designed by Stephanie Sims. The finished quilt measures 68″ x 86″.

From Mary Quilts comes this free pattern, Heart Strings. What a great way to use up scraps and strips. I have loads of strips left-over from making my Stitch and Flip quilts years ago.

The Star Sampler, originally a Block of the Month, has 12 star patterns measuring 6 x 6 inches. The patterns are pieced and/or paper pieced. You can use scraps, also for the backgrounds. The finished quilt measures 36″ x 43″.

From De Quiltkat here is their 2007 BOM project, Vintage Quilt. The Vintage Quilt has 12 foundation-pieced block patterns measuring 6 inches square. The finished quilt measures 36″ x 45″.

The Blue Mountain Quilters’ Guild has a wonderful Block of the Month in progress, Touch the Stars Sampler. Be sure to check out their other Block of the Month projects, they are gorgeous.

Here is some great information for beginner quilters from Baby Breath Quilts.

Learn how to quilt by using the quilting instructions and detailed photographs to help you create the Tumbling Squares Baby Quilt. Not quite a beginner myself, I really like this pattern, the colour combinations are endless.

Here’s a great pattern, Grape Arbor. It was originally presented as a mystery quilt. The finished quilt will measure approximately 56″ square. The instructions are very well written.

Be sure to check out the other free patterns from A Peach in Stitches.

Here’s a lovely free pattern for a lap quilt to make for Fall, Colorful Leaves. Imagine it done with wonderful rich Fall colours… it would be simply gorgeous.

Be sure to check out the other free patterns from A Peach in Stitches.

Here’s a stunning 54-40 or Fight free pattern from McCall’s Quick Quilts. I love the setting on this quilt… very striking. I just might have to try it myself one day.

Time to brush up on your half-square triangles to make this gorgeous quilt, Promenade. This quilt is entirely made of half-square triangles of two different shapes - 2″ finished and 6″ finished.

From Quiltmaker, comes this free pattern, Nautical Waves.

A pretty pattern for Spring, Bubblegum Crossing, from Quilter’s Newsletter.

Here’s a gorgeous free pattern from RJR Fabrics, Enchanting Stars.