Free pattern day: Aprons!

Do you love to entertain and cook?  Here are more than 30 free apron patterns! Plain or fancy, ruffled or pleated, chef's aprons and kids' aprons... find your favorite! 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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Mod Apron, free pattern by Paintbrush Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Retro Star Apron, free pattern at Paintbrush Studios (CLICK for PDF download)

Basic Apron, free pattern at Wilmington Prints (CLICK for PDF download)

Fiesta Apron, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Blank Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Country Cuisine Apron, free pattern at Henry Glass Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Seafood Shack Apron Set, free pattern at Northcott Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Button Down Apron from recycled shirts, free pattern by Susan Wasinger for Lark Crafts (CLICK for PDF download)

Kitchen Pals apron, trivet and oven mitt, free pattern at Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Spice It Up apron, free pattern by Pat Bravo (CLICK for PDF download)

Linen cross-back apron tutorial at Purl Soho (CLICK for tutorial)

Retro Apron, free pattern by The Crafty Kitty for Birch Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Jeni Reversible Apron tutorial by Luvinthemommyhood for Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Easy half apron with jumbo pockets, tutorial at Sew 4 Home (CLICK for tutorial)

Barista apron, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Button Top Apron with wrap around pockets by Marjolein Bastin, free tutorial at Sew 4 Home (CLICK for tutorial) 

Tea 4 Two Apron, free pattern by Bethany Fuller for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Simple Apron tutorial by Bari J  (CLICK for PDF download) 

  Lined Apron Tutorial by Louise at Lululollylegs (CLICK for tutorial)

Hostess Apron by Tammy Vasser for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

A Fabric Lover's Apron Tutorial at Maureen Cracknell Handmade (CLICK for tutorial)

Berry Good cocktail apron, free pattern by Irene Berry for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Four-fat-quarter apron tutorial at Maureen Cracknell Handmade (CLICK for tutorial)

Tea Time half apron with applique, tutorial at Sew 4 Home (CLICK for Tutorial)

Pumps and Pearls Apron tutorial by Delia Randall at Delia Creates (CLICK for tutorial)

Romantic Cottage Style Apron tutorial, full or half apron, at Sew 4 Home (CLICK for tutorial)

Adjustable Unisex Apron tutorial at the Purl Bee (CLICK for tutorial)

Valentine Appliqued Aprons for mother and daughter by Maureen Cracknell (CLICK for tutorial)

Kids Apron by Rin from Sew In Love, free tutorial posted at Skip To My Lou (CLICK for tutorial)

 
Image credits: This post was updated on November 14, 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.

10 Quick Christmas Projects (FREE patterns!)

Are you ready for some quick Christmas projects? Here are fabulous ornaments, pillows, stockings, a tree skirt and a table runner! These projects are super cute and super fun. They're made with felt, which doesn't fray and can easily be glued and stitched. 

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Christmas Elf Girl ornaments, free pattern by Wendi Gratz at Shiny Happy World (CLICK for tutorial) + (CLICK for PDF download)  

Merry and Bright table runner, free tutorial at Life Sew Savory (CLICK for tutorial) (check out the red buttons as holly berries!)

Holiday Baubles stocking, free pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download) 

Snowman ornament tutorial by From Farmhouse to Florida (CLICK for tutorial)  

Retro Felt Christmas Baubles tutorial by Laura Howard at Bugs and Fishes blog (CLICK for tutorial) 

Felt Christmas Stocking, free pattern by Amy Butler Design (CLICK for PDF download) 

Birdie Ornament, free tutorial at Feathered Nest (CLICK for tutorial)  

 

Holly Wreath pillow, free pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download) 

Poinsettia pillow, free tutorial at Simple Simon & Company (CLICK for tutorial) 

Scandinavian Tree Skirt, free pattern and tutorial by Joann Fabrics (CLICK For PDF download) 

 

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Handmade Quilts from Japan (2)

Quilts that are entirely handmade are rare these days. We marvel at the technical excellence, precision, and patience it must have taken to create these works of art! All were made in Japan by groups of friends, turning hard work into companionship and fun.

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Quilt Village by Kimi Sakamaki with five friends (Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan).  

Quilts are hanging everywhere in this tiny village! Made entirely by hand piecing, hand applique, and hand quilting, it was designed by Kathy Nakajima. Teensy quilts even hang on the clothsline, shown below:

 Regarding the quilt's name, the makers say: "If there is a village where people who love quilts live, we would name it Quilt Village. What kind of scenery would that village have? We created this work while talking about these thoughts."

 

Olive Groves in Italy by Sachiko Miyagawa with 12 friends (Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan)

Made entirely with hand piecing, hand applique, and hand quilting, this quilt too was designed by Kathy Nakajima. The pieced pattern is known as Burgoyne Surrounded, which has a long tradition in American history dating back centuries, uses tiny squares to create a pixelated effects. 

The extensive applique work softens the geometric pattern. Olive Groves in Italy was made by friends who have been growing together for a long time, with olives that bring happiness.

Spring Milky Way by Mutsuko Shindo with 6 friends (Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan) 

The Winding Ways quilt pattern is beautifully overlaid with applique. The star of the show is the appliqued mimosa which sways in the gentle breeze of a spring day.  For the base, we used pieced work with beautifully coordinated colors.  The quilting was carefully hand-stitched to express the softness of the entire piece. We enjoyed the hand quilting (and fun fabrics) which you can see in this closeup photo:

 Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival.

 

Handmade Quilts from Japan

Quilts that are entirely handmade are so rare these days. As you can see, Japanese quilters excel at hand applique, piecing, and quilting!  We marvel at the technical excellence, precision, and patience it must have taken to create these works of art.

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Peacock by Naomi Ootomo (Toda-shi, Saitama, Japan)

Notice the gorgeous colors, the appliqued peacock feathers in the upper and lower borders of this quilt, and the pieced blocks resembling tail feathers! Hand piecing, applique, and quilting, and trapunto were used to create this original design.  

Naomi Ootomo says, "I can't forget the beauty of a peacock feather I saw at my grandfather's house as a child.  I loved the color of the peacock's feathers. This quilt was created with the image of a peacock spreading its wings.  The quilting designs were also created with the image of its feathers.  While I was making this quilt, beautiful colored fabrics made me happy." 

In the Quiet Forest by Setsuko Sofue and 6 friends (Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan)

 Such a calming effect is achieved by the soft colors and the echo quilting of In the Quiet Forest. This beautiful piece is entirely hand appliqued and hand quilted over an ombre background.

The design, by Kathy Nakajima, was carried out by Setsuko Sofue with 6 friends.  The quilt was inspired by a plumeria tree growing wild in the forest, with the petals quietly drifting away. 

The Shimmering Blue Rose by Yachiyo Katsuno (Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan)

This original design quilt also was made entirely by hand (!) including the piecing, applique, and quilting.  Yachiyo says, "It has been over 20 years since I created the piece titled Sunshine Rose Garden. I spent about three years re-creating a quilt inspired by that original image, and now it is finally complete."  Imagine hand piecing all those spiky points!

 The shades of blue in the patchwork and the colors of the appliqued roses harmonize beautifully, just as she had envisioned.  "I would be so happy if many people could see and enjoy this work."  YES, Yachiyo: We and thousands of others admired your stunning work of art.

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 Houston International Quilt Festival.