From Scrap Bin to Masterpiece: 20+ Best Free Scrappy Quilt Patterns
Have you ever considered scrappy quilts as a way to empty your scrap bins? I’ll admit it, my fabric scrap bin has a mind of its own. Those pieces seem to multiply like bunnies! The solution? Sewing scrappy quilts. You can take a pile of leftover pieces and turn them into something cozy, useful, and completely one-of-a-kind.
That’s why I am so excited to share this creative collection of my favorite free patterns for scrappy quilts with you. From classic blocks like the Log Cabin to modern, bold stars, these projects prove that you don’t need a trip to the fabric store to start your next masterpiece. Grab your closest scrap basket, and let me show you beautiful ways to stitch them together!
Traditional & Classic Styles
Don’t miss these free patterns for log cabin, nine patch, and star quilts.
Log Cabin Scrap Quilt With Scraps
The Log Cabin is a simple quilt block that can be sewn in any size and arranged in so many ways that there are literally endless possibilities. In my free pattern I show you how to size this quilt for your specific needs so that you don’t have to figure it out on your own. See what quilting with scraps is really about with my free Scrappy Log Cabin quilt pattern.
Grandma’s Lattice – The Easiest of All Scrappy Quilts!
Sew up a beautiful lattice quilt with patchwork squares – just like grandma would make! This free pattern is for a generous 77’’ x 77’’ size throw scrappy quilts. Use the strip piecing method to get perfect squares instead of sewing each individual piece one at a time.
Irish Chain Nine Patch
Use this free pattern to inspire your scrappy quilts project. Your low volume scraps are excellent for sewing a trendy neutral quilt.
Five Patch Star Quilt Pattern
This is a great scrappy quilt pattern for using up all your scraps of the same color, or even scraps in two different colors. I first thought that I would use only navy scraps for the dark parts of my stars, but then I added in some lighter purple pieces too. I love how modern and bright it turned out! The finished quilt is 70” x 70”.
Scrap Quilting Cross Pattern
Sew the easiest plus quilt pattern and use up scraps at the same time. You will love how fast and easily this free queen sized quilt pattern comes together, especially with all the tips I will share for cutting and sewing the patchwork blocks. Even the background is scrappy in this design!
Modern & Geometric Designs
Here you’ll find geometric, jelly roll, and mini-charm bundle quilts.
Twirling Blossoms Scrap-Friendly Quilt Pattern
The Twirling Blossoms is a scrappy throw quilt. It finishes at approximately 50” x 65”. Its geometric design features half hexagon shapes that are easily cut with a template that is provided in a free PDF. I used small print fabrics in the design above so that I could stick to two colors.
Pro tip: If you have lots of colors in one piece of fabric, look at your cuts from a distance to see what color they “read” (what the main color is). You may be surprised!
Kisses Scrappy Quilt Pattern
This beautiful free quilt pattern is both jelly roll and scrap friendly because all of the pieces are 2 1/2” x 4 1/2” or 2 1/2” x 6 1/2”. The finished size is 56” x 68”.
Jelly Roll Kisses Scrappy Quilt Patterns
Cut your scraps into 2.5″ strips and sew this beautiful Jelly Roll Kisses Quilt Pattern. This is a delightfully simple yet stunning jelly roll quilt that finishes at a generous 80” x 80”. Your scraps are just waiting for the perfect project, and this is it! Let’s dive in and create some fabric magic together.
Dot Dot Dash Scrap Quilt
You’ll love the simple design of this Dot Dot Dash quilt. It’s sew beginner friendly! Throw quilts like this are easier to quilt on a home sewing machine when compared to bed quilts. Get cutting your 2 1/2″ squares out of strips and scraps and get started today!
New Traditions Scrap Quilt
Here’s the beautiful and modern scrap quilt pattern you’ve been looking for! Sew a quick and easy queen size quilt with big triangles that form gorgeous stars. This 84” x 84” quilt could be your first quilt, it’s that easy!
Scrappy Half Square Triangles
Use fabric scraps to sew a beautiful quilt with my free half-square triangle quilt pattern that’s perfect for a lap quilt or baby quilt! This easy quilt pattern is perfect for a beginner or anyone who wants a fun weekend quilting project.
Crumb & Extra Scrappy Techniques
Looking to use up tiny pieces. These quilts help with that.
Crumb Quilt Chevrons
Use your smallest scraps to sew quilt blocks. This video is very comprehensive and will walk you through all the steps for turning your beautiful fabric into super scrappy quilt blocks!
Crazy Crumb Quilt
You can make a crazy quilt from even the most abnormal sizes of fabric. Talk about zero waste! Sew your scraps into big blocks and then use sashing to put them together for an orderly row. Here’s the free tutorial, complete with pictures!
The Scrappiest Quilt Ever!
Sew the scrappiest quilt ever using your smallest scraps and a roll of calculator receipt paper! I first saw this idea on Pinterest and I didn’t believe it could be done until I tried it myself. This amazing scrap quilt finishes at 60″ square and I love it.
Holiday & Seasonal Projects
Christmas scrappy quilts hold a special place in my heart.
Scrappy Trees Quilt
Gather your favorite colors of scraps and sew the cutest scrappy Christmas quilt. Amy will give you some great pointers for putting together fabric prints and colors for great results.
Holiday Sparkle Quilt
The squares and strips that you will cut for this Holiday Sparkle quilt are no wider than three inches. I used only three fabrics when I put it together, but you can easily use scraps in place of one or more of the fabrics for a stunning scrap quilt that finishes at 52″ square.
A Patchwork Christmas
Here’s another great scrappy quilts pattern for a pretty Christmas quilt this year. Sew squares and stars with your Christmas fabric and get going today.
Small Projects & Quick Gifts
Half Square Triangle Star Baby Quilt
Sew your next baby quilt using scraps! This fast and easy baby quilt pattern uses my shortcut method for sewing two HST’s at one time. It’s a great way to use up the leftover fabrics from your last baby quilt!
Easy Patchwork Quilt Pattern
Learn to sew this simple patchwork scrap quilt with easy-to-cut squares. This easy quilt pattern for beginners or expert quilters is the perfect way to use up extra fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in precut mini-charm packs.
Fat Quarter Fizz
The Fat Quarter Fizz scrappy quilts pattern uses fat quarters (surprise!) and lets you play with light and dark values, no matter what fabrics you choose. The big chunky blocks come together to form a fun diagonal chevron design, easy!
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