65 Snuggly Throw Quilt Patterns For A Cozy Home – All Free
Throw quilts are smaller than a twin, but bigger than a lap quilt. And although there are specific sizes for each, there is also a lot of variation. The patterns you find here range in size from approximately 40″ x 60″ all the way to 60″ x 80″. Throws are so versatile; you should definitely have at least a few on hand.
Some of my most favorite quilts are throws. They are the ones that I find being used by my children when they read, work, or play. They are the ones that I use to snuggle up on the couch to enjoy a K Drama. They are the ones making memories throughout the day.
If you’re looking for some smaller quilts, here are my free lap quilt patterns.
Pineapple Fruit
Have you ever wanted to sew a pineapple fruit quilt? Hereโs your chanceโฆ This free pineapple quilt block and large throw quilt pattern is as easy as sewing half square triangles! Itโs a great way to use up fabric scraps.
Broken Lattice
If you have a pre-cut layer cake bundle you can save lots of time using this free quilt pattern by Hello Melly Designs. 10″ squares are easy enough to cut though, so use up scraps if you have those too!
Blueberry Pie
This free throw quilt pattern is sewn together using the fast and easy log cabin method. Using beautiful blue fabric made it look like blueberry pie. Of course you could make them into lemon, raspberry, or chocolate pies just as easily, lol. It finishes at 52″ x 64″.
Dutchman’s Puzzle
If you have three 1-yard pieces of fabric in your stash and are feeling creative, you can make a quilt. This darling quilt uses the Dutchman puzzle quilt block to make a 47โ x 59โ throw quilt pattern with 12โ quilt blocks.
The Chunky Star
Sew a bold star quilt featuring your favorite fabric! The Chunky Star Quilt Pattern requires just 3 different 1-yard pieces of fabric. This free quilt pattern makes a beautiful lap quilt, throw quilt, or wall hanging that is 51โ x 51โ.
Sew Happy Together
Sew an adorable throw quilt with three-dimensional prairie points in the border! This free quilt pattern teaches how to make prairie points and sew easy 9-patch blocks and snowball blocks. The finished quilt is 40โ x 46โ.
Enchanted
Sew a beautiful Moroccan inspired quilt using everyoneโs favorite pre-cut cotton fabricsโฆ fat quarters! This free throw quilt pattern finishes at 68″ square.
Grandma’s Lattice
Sew up a beautiful lattice quilt with patchwork squares โ just like grandma would make! This free pattern is for a generous 77โโ x 77โโ size throw quilt.
Liberty Rainbow
Sew a beautiful quilt in all the colors of the rainbow! Hereโs a free quilt pattern for a simple 54″ x 63″ bargello style quilt that you can customize in a million different ways. Sewn up in gorgeous rainbow floral fabrics from Liberty, I donโt think anything could be lovelier.
Woven Hearts
Who is Cupid without hearts? This free woven heart quilt block and throw quilt pattern is suitable for a beginner quilter. It would look lovely draped across your couch or make a treasured gift for someone you love. The finished quilt is approximately 57โ x 74.โ
Candy Corn Therapy
Candy Corn Therapy is a strip quilt, meaning it is sewn together by cutting and sewing strips together first (or using pre-cut strips). This free throw quilt pattern includes instructions for the 60โโ quilt, and a smaller version using a Jelly Roll bundle.
Huddle Medallion
Sew a fast and easy throw quilt using fat quarters! This free quilt pattern is great for beginners. This quilt finishes at 54″ square.
Fat Quarter Fizz
Fat Quarter Shop has done it again! This pattern is super easy and perfect for beginners or experienced quilters who want to make a hip, modern throw quilt โ fast! And thereโs even a video.
Golden Pineapple Throw
Sew a beautiful throw quilt using pineapple quilt blocks with a twist! The Golden Pineapple Quilt Pattern has big 20โ quilt blocks so itโs fast to sew. It finishes at 71″.
All the Buttons
Sew a super cute quilt covered with shoofly buttons. With a finished size of 53″ x 60″ you can be sure to feel loved this season. Find the free pattern at Fabric Mutt.
Ninja Stars
This Ninja Star quilt is perfect for that hard-to-sew-for person on your list. This free pattern comes with a huge Full or Twin XL size (for someone going off to college) and a fun throw size thatโs perfect for watching TV on cool nights.
Scrappy Log Cabins
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. This free quilt pattern can be used to sew any size quilt you choose depending on the size of your log cabin blocks.
Modern Log Cabin Throw Quilt
Sew a log cabin quilt with a modern vibe with my free quilt pattern! This large throw quilt uses 9 large traditional log cabin blocks with lots of negative space to really make the log cabins shine. I started off with a big one at 70″ x 84″ so you could envision the possibilities.
Zig Zag Sparkle
This gorgeous throw quilt pattern is one of my Sparkle Quilts. With detailed instructions and pictures, this pattern is easy enough for a beginner. I designed this to eliminate the Y-seams, so fear not and enjoy sewing this quilt. It finishes at approximately 66โ x 72โ.
Gratitude Quilt
One of the quilts that Amy made has family names embroidered in the middle of each cross block. I love the idea of sewing all the things you’re thankful for on a beautiful work of art. The free sewing pattern can be found on her website, Diary of a Quilter.
Cheshire Cats
I’m sure you know someone who loves cats, if you don’t love them yourself that is. Here is a sweet throw pattern that will make a puurrrfect addition to any home. It finishes at 74″ x 86″ for a large, snuggly (nearly twin size) throw quilt.
Diamond in a Square
If you have three 1-yard pieces of fabric in your stash and are feeling creative, you can make a quilt. This fun quilt uses the Diamond in a Square quilt block to make a 50โ x 58โ throw quilt pattern with 8โ quilt blocks.
Ruby Reds
I love this quilt design in reds, but imagine it done up in blue! This free quilt pattern uses three variations of the same star block. You will love watching this pattern take shape. It finishes at 51.5″ square.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quiltingยฎ magazine.
Sixty Slice Throw Quilt
Sew a quick quilt with this free pattern by Leah Day. With just some 2.5″ strips and fat eighths you can get this quit cut and pieced in no time. The finished quilt size is 47″ x 62″.
Five Patch Star
Use half square triangles (HSTโs) and simple squares to sew a gorgeous throw quilt! My 5 Patch Star Quilt Pattern is perfect for using up scraps or just a few fat quarters, put together with a white or cream background fabric.
No Bake Jolly Bar
Jolly Bars are 5″ x 10″ precut rectangles. This shortcut quilt pattern by Fat Quarter Shop uses them in a beautiful zig zag pattern to make this 63.5″ x 81.5″ throw quilt.
Patchwork Gingham
I love taking a simple pattern and doing it perfectly. Gingham, or Buffalo Check, is one that is satisfying in that way. What colors will you choose for yours? Use the free pattern from Amy Smart.
Giant Star
The Giant Star throw is a perfect size for a picnic. It comes together quickly because of the large HST pieces used to construct the blocks. I feel like picnics are part of the American Dream so how appropriate for this one to be patriotic!
Bear’s Paw
Let me show you how to make Bearโs Paw Quilt Blocks and Art Square Blocks and sew them into a cozy fall quilt. This free throw quilt pattern finishes at 52″.
Kisses Throw Quilt
Sew a classic signature quilt with my free fat quarter friendly quilt pattern! This throw sized signature cross quilt pattern is fast and easy to make. Itโs the perfect quilt project for a beginner or anyone who wants a fun weekend quilting project. It finishes at 56″ x 68″.
Chandelier
Sew a beautiful Chandelier Quilt Pattern with just 3 yards of fabric! This free quilt pattern makes a throw quilt that is approximately 48โ x 59โ with 8โ Chandelier quilt blocks.
Splendor
Splendor is a 3 yard small throw quilt pattern that features Four Crown Quilt Blocks and Flower Patch Quilt Blocks. It finishes at 40″ x 52″ with a beautiful design of star bursts.
Twin Star
Twin Star is a 47โ x 59โ free throw quilt pattern that showcases Twin Star Quilt blocks mixed with uneven Nine Patch blocks to really make the Twin Stars shine! This quilt is great for beginners.
Signature Cross
Sew a classic signature quilt with my free fat quarter friendly quilt pattern! This throw sized signature cross quilt pattern is fast and easy to make. The 60โ x 60โ throw size can easily be quilted on a regular sewing machine, and you can easily resize it to make it bigger or smaller if you need a different size.
Charm Poppy
Sew a an adorable throw size quilt (or large baby quilt) using a charm bundle of your favorite cotton quilting fabrics! The Charm Poppy finished quilt size is approximately 54โโ x 50โโ.
The Shoofly Quilt
You can turn any quilt block into a lovely quilt. The Shoofly Block is one that you can use in many ways. Find the free pattern at Simple Simon & Company for this cozy throw.
Stretched Stars
Stretched Stars throw quilt finishes at 46″ x 54″. Sewing HST to the corners of a background gives an interesting, starry, stretched out look.
Wilderness
Even though I live in Florida, I’m a sucker for the mountains. This throw quilt pattern is a landscape instead of a repeating pattern that I just love. It finishes at 60″ x 64″ and would be at home in a cabin, or a beach house dreaming of a cabin.
Rectangle Log Cabin
Sew another Log Cabin throw quilt with your scraps. I love how Kristy placed the prints on this quilt. They look a bit like lace! This quilt pattern finishes at 60″ x 88″ for a generous throw.
When Harry Met Sally
I love the contrast between dark and floral prints in this beautiful arrangement of the Log Cabin quilting block. Sew this throw quilt by going to ModAlissa and reading about her pattern.
- Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quiltingยฎ magazine.
Ma Maison
This quilt pattern is great for beginners, and there are very few seams that need to be matched. This throw quilt finishes at 48″ x 56″.
Starry Log Cabins
This is a beautiful mix of log cabin and stars. It’s great for using a Jelly Roll bundle. This quilt pattern finishes at 41″ x 58″.
After the Storm
This fat quarter friendly quilt pattern is easier than it looks. The shots of color peeking through the monochromatic ‘storm clouds’ are a stunning sight on this generous 60″ x 72″ quilt.
Scrappy Log Cabin
Here’s another log cabin design for you; I must really love those! This vintage-inspired large throw quilt finishes at 80″ square. The red centers are one of the traditional elements in Scrappy Log Cabin.
Fat Quarter Flowers
Fat Quarter Flowers is another shortcut quilt pattern from Fat Quarter Shop. I love a good shortcut! This free quilt pattern is a good one for beginners also because there are very few seams to line up. It’s finished at 52.5″ x 65.5″.
Jelly Roll Strip
Get a Jelly Roll bundle and sew this beautiful strip quilt. It’s finished at 50″ x 60″ for a nice size throw.
Rails and Ribbons
This quilt was sewn with Michael Miller’s Land that I Love collection. It’s a Jelly Roll design with a fabulous patriotic feel (hello Texas!). Check out the free pattern from The Sewing Loft.
Irish Chain Nine Patch
Here is a beautiful neutral tone quilt. The simple Nine Patch Block can be designed into a beautiful pattern countless ways. Amy did a beautiful job with hers at Diary of a Quilter; her pattern is free!
Test Tubes
Heidi Staples said, “The Test Tubes Quilt is one of the most beginner friendly quilt patterns I’ve ever designed. These blocks come together like lightning, and the result is both modern and colorful.” The quilt finishes at 45″ x 69″ for a nice long throw.
Stars and Panels
Do you have square fabric panels that you love but you donโt know what to make with them? Hereโs the perfect quilt pattern for that! This easy quilt pattern will make your square panels look beautiful when you turn them into a gorgeous sawtooth star quilt.
Superstar Throw Quilt
This Super Star Quilt Pattern will prove that you are a superstar quilter because the super sized stars make it super fast! Learn how to make this quilt today with my free quilt pattern. The finished size of this quilt is a generous 60โโ x 80โโ.
Aunt Dinah
Aunt Dinah is a three yard, 54โ x 54โ throw quilt pattern that showcases Aunt Dinah quilt blocks mixed with some Irish Chain quilt blocks to really make Aunt Dinah sparkle! Here is the free quilt pattern.
Spools and Stars
This fun quilt uses a spool quilt block to make a 47โ x 57โ throw quilt pattern with 10โ quilt blocks. This spool quilt pattern is unique because it may appear to have two different blocks that you have to learnโฆ but you only have to learn and sew a single block. When you sew the blocks together, the pretty sawtooth stars will appear!
Ohio Stars and Ladders
This Stars and Ladders Pattern is a 46โ x 58โ lap quilt or throw quilt pattern with 12โ quilt blocks. Because of the size, throw quilts like this one are easy to quilt on a domestic sewing machine.
Big Star
Learn how to sew a big star quilt using half square triangles! This fast and easy (and free) throw quilt pattern uses my shortcut method for sewing two half square triangles (HSTโs) at one time. And guess what โ this free basic quilt pattern makes a beautiful holiday quilt too!
Friendship Star
Sew an easy Friendship Star Quilt using my free quilt pattern! Let me show you how to make half square triangle units two at a time. Then youโll sew them together with some squares and violaโฆ A Friendship Star block. Put the blocks together with some easy sashing and youโll have this 72โ x 72โ throw quilt in no time at all.
Jelly Roll Relish
This is a fun beginner friendly quilt. Find a Jelly Roll pre-cut fabric bundle that you love, and start piecing right away. With this pattern you can make a throw or twin size quilt.
Fat Quarter Whirlwind
Sew a fast and easy quilt with my free Fat Quarter Whirlwind Quilt Pattern. This pattern is perfect for beginners or anyone who needs to sew a quilt quickly because the blocks are simple and repetitive. Iโm providing a free template for the whirlwind blades too.
Jelly Roll Railway
This 61.5″ x 78.5″ throw quilt is fun and easy to make. If you are using Jelly Roll bundles you can start sewing immediately without having to cut fabric first. Of course, you can also use your stash or scraps.
Fat Quarter Fancy
One of the things I love about fat quarter bundles is digging through and finding that golden gem of a print. This free quilt pattern is the kind of quilt I like to sew with the other prints that are beautiful, but not what I want to feature. This generous 80″ quilt is a burst of color; enjoy it!
Carpenter Star
Sew a beautiful Carpenterโs Star Quilt Pattern! The Carpenterโs Star is a traditional quilt design that uses HSTs. This simple and free quilt pattern is a medallion quilt that has the Carpenterโs Star at the center and a beautiful border too.
Stars and Irish Chain
ew an easy Variable Star Quilt using fat quarters with this free quilt pattern! The finished quilt is a 76โ x 76โ throw size quilt.
Little Trees
Hereโs an easy pine tree quilt pattern that is darling for the holidays or any time of the year! You can also use your favorite tree block (there’s another option in the tutorial) for a different look. Finished at 53″ x 51″, this smaller throw is cozy and beautiful.
Carpenter’s Stars
Sew a beautiful Carpenterโs Star Quilt Pattern with just 3 yards of fabric! This free quilt pattern with HSTs might become your all-time favorite. This particular quilt finishes at 41โ x 57โ, which is a smallish throw-size quilt. Youโll have enough fabric to finish the quilt top, including 6 large blocks and 2 borders. More fabric is required for the binding and quilt back.
Ohio Stars
Sew an easy Ohio Star Quilt using my free quilt pattern! This Ohio Star Quilt Pattern uses 7 fat quarters (pre-cut 18โ x 21โ pieces of fabric) and 4 1/2 yards of background fabric to make a 71โ x 86โ throw quilt.
Merry Stars
Sew a beautiful holiday themed star-in-a-star quilt! This fast and easy throw quilt will make your home merrier and cozier. It finishes at 67″ square. Of course, you can use all kinds of prints for different holidays, or just for fun.
Nine Patch Irish Chain
Let me show you a shortcut method for making a bunch of little nine-patch quilt blocks. Then youโll sew them together with some squares and violaโฆ the 9 Patch Chain block. Put 16 blocks together with some easy sashing and one border. Youโll have this 64โ x 64โ Irish chain throw quilt.
Easy Spools
This fast and easy throw quilt pattern is perfect for beginner quilters. Of all quilt block designs, I think the darling spool block is my favorite. Itโs just so fitting for quilters! Finished quilt size: 71โ x 71โ.
Summer Snowflake
Sew a beautiful throw quilt with half square triangles! My Summer Snowflake free HST quilt pattern comes with a layout mat to make it super easy to keep track of your half square triangles.
Easy Panel with Irish Chain
I designed this Irish chain quilt so that it perfectly complimented the adorable panels I found. Each panel image is framed to set it apart. It’s okay if your panel images are not the same size as these; your panels will work out with this pattern. The finished size of this throw quilt is 62โโ wide by 74โโ tall.
Bonus: Pop Rox Quilt Block
Here is the tutorial and information for this fantastic quilt block. There’s a link in the post to see the finished product; it’s a bonus because there isn’t a specific pattern for the whole quilt, but if you’re comfortable making your own design then I think this block makes a super fun throw.
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