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These friendly foundation-pieced felines make up a cute quilt!

Quiltmaker magazine is an ardent supporter of Project Linus, and invites you to use our free "Hearts for Linus" foundation pattern to make blocks for this wonderful organization. Click the button at left for details on how you can help, and get your free foundation pattern!

This easy beginner's quilt was adapted for use in a classroom quilting project for kids. Also see the online article "Teaching Kids To Quilt" for more information.

Foundation piece a colorful crib quilt to give to your favorite charity.

Download a throw-quilt sized design option for our Hopes & Dreams charity quilt.

Our ninth pattern in support of Project Linus, these colorful blocks are foundation pieced to make any size charity quilt.

If you'd prefer to stitch this one without foundations, use this pieced variation.

Hopes and Wishes, Quiltmaker's latest mystery quilt is offered exclusively for our web readers. Click the links below to get started on your own Hopes and Wishes today, or take a sneak peek at the finished design!

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Foundation piecing and fusible patches create this charming little quilt.

This quick-to-stitch foundation pieced pattern is perfect for all your charitable projects.

Get an early start on pro bono projects with this free pattern from Quiltmaker magazine.

This quick and easy full quilt pattern from Quiltmaker magazine is great for all your charity projects.

Applique mittens and hearts give this quilt its playful charm. Choose bright colors for a quilt to warm up youngsters after a romp in the snow.

Print the foundation pattern for the Log Cabin Star quilt that appears in the March/April 2003 issue of Quiltmaker magazine.

Are you into appliqué? Don't miss the latest offering in our ongoing series of cute and quick appliqué designs. One new pattern is presented approximately every two weeks, so be sure to bookmark it and check back often!

Two basic blocks--the four patch and half-square triangle--combine to create this Meadow Morning quilt. Choose colors from a split complementary color scheme to ensure quilting success! Print the online pattern page, or download the PDF file for our Meadow Morning quilt, and start stitching one up today!

A change in color values gives our Mocha Mist design baby-soft appeal.

A doodle develops into a quilt design for this design contest winner.

The original wall quilt pattern for Nothing but Color appeared in the July/August 2003 (#92) issue of Quiltmaker magazine. We've expanded it to a double-comforter size--available free here at Quiltmaker.com!

A test drive of Janome's Xpression felting machine opened up avenues of inspiration for QM editor Diane Harris. Download Diane's Patriot's Table table runner pattern and read her review of the Janome Xpression!

Showcase images of people, places or events in the simple patchwork of this Picture Windows pattern, and make a keepsake quilt that will be treasured twice as much!

Make several of these quick-to-stitch pin cushions for yourself or a friend!

This is the eighth pattern Quiltmaker magazine has published in support of Project Linus. Have fun stitching together cute ball blocks!

This Posies in the Park pattern originally debuted in Spring/Summer '82 (No. 1) issue of Quiltmaker magazine. We think it's a classic worth re-visiting, and hope you will agree!

If you like Prairie Sunrise, you'll want to get the original version too. Complete directions for Prairie Schooner appear in Quiltmaker's All-Time Favorites~Spring '08

Embroidered designs embellish an easy throw quilt sewn on the Janome Memory Craft 11000. Get the pattern and read our review!

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