Free pattern day! Shoo Fly & Churn Dash quilts

Here are free patterns for Shoo Fly and Churn Dash quilts!  It's also called "Monkey Wrench" and "Hole in the Barn Door". Dozens of variations are possible with this simple Amish pattern! To go to a pattern: Scroll downuntil you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "PDF download" (or the hyperlinked website name) in the title above the quilt.

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Amish Glow quilt, 62 x 74", pattern by John Kubiniec at McCall's Quilting (CLICK for PDF download)

Rhapsody in Green quilt, 54 x 63", free pattern by Darlene Zimmerman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Churn Dash mini quilt, ~24" square, free pattern by Joanna Figueroa for Aurifil (CLICK for PDF download)

Cross Churn Quilt - Wishwell, 53 x 66", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Cross Churn Quilt, 53 x 66", free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Garden Petals quilt, ~65 x 92", free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Vintage Crayola quilt, ~59" square, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Memory Lane quilt, ~58 x 60", free pattern at Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Amazing Churn Dash quilt, 77 x 90", free pattern at Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Legends Quilt, 54 x 63", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Churn Dash quilt, 68 x 68", free pattern in 3 colors by Heather Jones for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Churn Dash baby quilt, free pattern at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Churn About quilt, 53 x 66", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Butter and Eggs table runner, 20 x 54", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tropical Dash quilt, 64 x 64", free pattern by Linda Ambrosini for Hoffman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Indigo Dash quilt, free pattern by Alexia Abegg at Cotton + Steel Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Tic Tac Toe quilt, 50 x 60", free pattern by Diane Nagle for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Monkey Wrenches quilt, 54 x 52", free pattern at Inspired by Fabric (CLICK for PDF download)

Tangled quilt, 72 x 72", free pattern by Rita Hodge for Robert Kaufman (CLICK for PDF download)

Menagerie quilt, 71 x 78", free pattern at Dear Stella Design (CLICK for PDF download)

Candy Cane Quilt, free pattern by Darlene Zimmerman for All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Bursting in Air quilt, approx 62 x 72", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Shoofly Lullaby quilt, 40 x 58", free pattern by Nannette Berkley (CLICK for PDF download)

Classic Colors quilt, 51 x 60", free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Shoo Fly bed quilt, ~58 x 87", free pattern by Malka Dubrawsky at Lark Crafts (CLICK for PDF download) 

Giant Block Throw, 75"square, free pattern inspired by Malka Dubrawsky for All People Quilt (CLICK for tutorial) (note:each of the four blocks measures approximately 35" square!) 

This free pattern, above, is a small version of the Supersize Shoo Fly quilt by Malka Dubrawsky, featured in the August 2012 American Patchwork and Quilting magazine

Popsicle Summer quilt, ~49 x 69", free pattern by Jocelyn Ueng for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Twisted Churn Dashes quilt, approx 29 x 36",  free pattern at All People Quilt (CLICK for PDF download)

Wrench It Up! quilt, free pattern by Scott Hansen for Free Spirit Fabric (CLICK for PDF download) 

Large Scale Shoo Fly, free pattern by Heather Jones for Fresh Quilting (CLICK for tutorial) + (CLICK for PDF download)

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Free pattern day! Irish Chain quilts

We are pleased to introduce another fabulous Free Pattern Day (we're on a roll!) Irish Chain quilts date to the early 1800s; they are made with squares that create a crisscross design (see our step-by-step Irish Chain Quilt tutorial (CLICK HERE!) We're showing two dozen FREE patterns for single, double, and triple Irish Chain quilts, plus some modern variations on a theme.

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.

p.s. Please see our E-Bay shop for great bargains on patterns and vintage collectibles. For continuous free quilt patterns and blog updates, please visit us on Twitter.

Irish Fade quilt, ~76” square, free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Waterfall quilt, 98” square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Irish Garden quilt, 72 x 89”, free pattern by Ariga Mahmoudlou for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Nara Irish Chain quilt, ~59 x 62”, free pattern by Elise Lea for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Norway quilt, 60” square, free pattern by Edyta Sitar for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Out of the Blue quilt, 80 x 98”, free pattern by Janet Houts for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Chain Charm quilt, 78 x 84”, free pattern by Denyse Schmidt for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Clune quilt, ~58” square, free pattern by Max & Louise for Andover Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Country Fields quilt - Desertscapes, 54 x 66”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Country Fields quilt – Wishwell, 54 x 66”, free pattern at Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Chain of Fools quilt, 74” square, free pattern at Moda Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Double Irish Chain quilt, 3 sizes, free pattern by Jackie Robinson for Maywood Studio (CLICK for PDF download)

Simply Blue baby quilt, 31 x 38”, free pattern by Sue Daley for Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Irish Dreams quilt, 78” square, free pattern by Corey Yoder for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download) 

Jewel Box quilt, 52 x 64”, free pattern by Jinny Beyer for RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Nostalgia quilt, 68 x 76”, free pattern by Darlene Zimmerman for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Hummingbird quilt, ~72 x 90”, free pattern by Gina Gempesaw for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download)

Star Junction quilt, 54 x 66”, free pattern by Ariga Mahmoudlou for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Playtime baby quilt, 41 x 47”, free pattern at Riley Blake Designs (CLICK for PDF download)

Postage Stamp Stars quilt, 60 x 72", free pattern by Alexia Abegg for Cotton + Steel (CLICK for PDF download)

Prairie Crossing quilt, 57 x 72”, free pattern by Julie Hendricksen for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Seaside Cottage quilt, 74” square, free pattern by Natalie Crabtree for Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Jacob’s Ladder quilt, 80 x 100", free pattern by AE Nathan (CLICK for PDF download)

City Lights quilt, 50 x 60”, free pattern by Ariga Mahmoudlou for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Purple Stars quilt, 68 x 84”, free pattern by Cindy Carter at Carter Quilter (CLICK for PDF download)

X’s and O’s quilt, 69" square, free pattern by Anthology Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Daisy Chain – Light quilt, ~73” square, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Daisy Chain – Dark quilt, ~73” square, free pattern by Tula Pink for Free Spirit Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

 Also see our Free Quilt Patterns for St. Patrick's Day including shamrocks!:

Image credits: This post was updated on January 26, 2025. Individual 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. The montages shown on this page are derivative works that are copyrighted by Quilt Inspiration; please do not copy images without permission. If any links are broken, we'd love to know; email us at quiltinspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.