Free pattern day! Sun and 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. 

Here Comes the Sun

The sun as a theme in art, and in human life, is undeniable. An event like a solar eclipse highlights the sun's life-giving power, as does the summer solstice tomorrow in the Northern Hemisphere. Today's featured quilt depicts a solar eclipse, turning the sun into a glorious 'ring of fire'.

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Ring of Fire - Solar Eclipse, made and quilted by Penni Klick 

An annular solar eclipse, often referred to as the "ring of fire," occurs when the Moon covers the center of the Sun, leaving the outer edges visible as a bright ring. Penni Klick says that a Mavericks Art Quilters challenge, and an online photo posted by K&F Concept, inspired this quilt. "To give a feel of fire, I used a lighter to burn the raw edges of many polyester fabrics."  

After a presentation by Deb Deaton, Penni added more embellishing and quilting to further enhance the brilliance of the solar eclipse.  Note: For another of Penni's creations, titled Christmas Eve in Montana, please see our 2017 post.

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Quilt Arizona show.

Free Pattern Day: Canadian Flag Quilts!

Canada Day is July 1!  In honor of the day, here are some FREE Canadian maple leaf patterns!  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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Canada block, free pattern by Celine Ross for Janome (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf block, free tutorial at Canadian Living (CLICK for tutorial)

Maple Leaf trivet or table runner by Elm Street Quilts; based on the free block pattern at Fat Quarter Shop (CLICK for PDF download)

 

Radiant Maple Wall Hanging, free quilting tutorial by Tamara Kate (CLICK for description) + (CLICK for PDF template)

 Oh Canada cushion, free pattern by Tamara Kate for Janome (CLICK for instructions) + (CLICK for template)

Maple Leaf block and quilt,free pattern by Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Our Home and Native Land quilt, 76 x 90", free pattern by Patti Carey for Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf Quilt block flag tutorial by Denna's Ideas (CLICK for tutorial)

Canadian Maple Leaf table topper, ~29" square, free pattern by Ann Johnson at Connecting Threads (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple Leaf, 12“ block, free pattern at McCall’s Quilting (CLICK for tutorial)

Paper pieced maple leaf, free pattern by Berene Campbell at Happy Sew Lucky (CLICK for PDF download)

Maple leaf block, free paper pieced pattern by Christina at Christina Creating (CLICK for tutorial)

Canada 150 years, free paper piecing pattern by Dana Szucs Hayden (CLICK for PDF download); the finished quilt below is by Jen Johnston 80 at Instagram

Festive Leaves quilt, 72" square, free pattern by American Quilter (CLICK for PDF download)

 Jumbo Leaf quilt, 72" square, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Image credits: This post was updated on June 17, 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.  If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at QuiltInspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.