40 Free Halloween Quilt Patterns to Get You in the Spooky Spirit
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Looking for a fun Halloween quilt to sew? I’ve gathered 40 free Halloween quilt patterns, including pumpkins, ghosts, cats, bats, witches, and spiderwebs, plus easy strip and patchwork quilts that look completely different when sewn in Halloween fabrics.
You will find projects for several skill levels and plenty of sizes, from cozy lap quilts to quick mini quilts, table toppers, and quilted wall hangings. Whether you start planning months ahead or wait until the first leaves begin to fall, I hope you find a pattern that gets you excited to sew for Halloween.
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Free Halloween Quilt Patterns
Halloween quilts are some of my favorite seasonal sewing projects. I love both traditional orange-and-black combinations and unexpected palettes filled with pink, purple, lime green, or aqua. There’s something cheerful about turning colorful, spooky fabric into a quilt you can bring out every fall.
Here in Texas, it is usually still blazing hot when it is time to start Halloween sewing. If I waited for cooler weather and falling leaves, it would practically be winter before I pulled out my pumpkin fabric. So once September rolls around, I ignore the temperature, order myself an iced pumpkin-spiced latte to get into Halloween mode, and start quilting!
If you are a beginning quilter, you may also like my easy quilt-pattern roundup. Almost any simple quilt can become a Halloween quilt when you switch to seasonal fabrics.
40 Free Halloween Quilt Patterns to Get You in the Spooky Spirit
The projects below are written as numbered paragraphs rather than a formal list, so it is easy to browse the photos and descriptions. Pattern availability can change, but I checked each link when updating this post.
1. Easy Ghost Quilt Pattern
Photo Credit: www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com
This throw-size ghost quilt is an adorable way to welcome the spooky season. The simple ghost blocks look especially cute in a mix of orange, black, gray, and white fabrics.
2. Modern Halloween Strip Quilt Pattern
Turn a few yards of Halloween fabric into an eye-catching strip quilt. The straightforward construction makes this a quick project for beginners or anyone who wants a festive quilt without complicated piecing.
3. Halloween Goodies Quilt
This free Riley Blake pattern features playful Halloween blocks and is a fun choice when you want a larger seasonal quilt. It is also a great opportunity to mix several coordinating Halloween prints.
4. Easy Plus Quilt Halloween Quilt Pattern
This beginner-friendly plus quilt is fast, modern, and easy to customize with Halloween fabrics. The free lap-quilt pattern includes three layout options, so you can choose the version you like best.
5. Gone Batty Quilt Pattern
Photo Credit: Brown Bird Designs
Rows of graphic bats make this free pattern a fun centerpiece for your Halloween decorating. The pattern includes instructions for both throw- and queen-size quilts.
6. Straight as an Arrow Halloween Quilt
Give the beginner-friendly Straight as an Arrow quilt a Halloween makeover with orange, black, and purple fabrics. A shortcut half-square-triangle method helps the top come together quickly.
7. Jack-o’-Lantern Quilt
These cheerful pieced pumpkins make such a fun Halloween quilt. The pattern comes in two sizes, and the smaller version is just right for a seasonal wall hanging.
8. Trick or Treat Jelly Roll Quilt
Photo Credit: blog.figtreeandcompany.com
This slightly more traditional Halloween quilt from Fig Tree & Company begins with a jelly roll. The instructions are divided among several posts, with links collected at the bottom of the pattern page.
9. Halloween Disappearing Nine-Patch Quilt
Photo Credit: www.jedicraftgirl.com
A disappearing nine-patch is a fun, forgiving design for a beginning quilter. Choose a lively mix of Halloween prints to turn this classic block into an easy seasonal quilt.
10. Trick or Treat Quilt
Photo Credit: stashbandit.net
One versatile block is repeated and rotated to create this striking Trick or Treat quilt from Stash Bandit. Changing the colors and placement gives you plenty of room to make the design your own.
11. Quilted Pumpkin Mini Quilt
This simple pumpkin block looks great in all kinds of orange prints. Make one for a placemat or mini quilt, or join 12 blocks to create a cozy lap-size Halloween quilt.
12. That Cat Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: ilovequiltingforever.com
Put your orange and black scraps to work in this playful cat-themed quilt. The appliqued cat creates a bold focal point against the patchwork background.
13. Halloween Rag Quilt
Photo Credit: sewcanshe.com
A rag quilt is an easy way to make a soft, cozy Halloween throw. The exposed seams create plenty of texture, and the finished quilt is perfect for the couch or the foot of a bed.
14. Coffee Time Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: carriedawayquilting.com
This simple Halloween version of the Coffee Time quilt uses 36 four-patch blocks separated by sashing. It is an approachable design for beginners and a good way to show off coordinating prints.
15. Halloween Cats Mini Quilt
Photo Credit: www.createwithclaudia.com
Use your Halloween scraps to make this adorable row of pieced cats. The pattern works as a table runner or mini quilt, and you can repeat the blocks to make a larger quilt.
16. Spooked Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: Riley Blake
Four-patch units and a handful of pumpkin blocks give this lap-size Riley Blake quilt its playful look. It is a cute choice when you want a seasonal quilt with mostly simple piecing.
17. Skull Quilt Block Tutorial
Photo Credit: www.bonjourquilts.com
This free tutorial makes a 9-by-11-inch patchwork skull block. Sew a group of blocks together with simple sashing for a dramatic Halloween lap quilt or wall hanging.
18. Spiderweb Table Topper Tutorial
Photo Credit: mycottoncreations.blogspot.com
Angled strips create the spiderweb effect in this easy table topper. It makes a big impact and is a clever way to use leftover 2 1/2-inch strips or part of a jelly roll.
19. Spooky Cat Applique Pattern
Photo Credit: www.shinyhappyworld.com
Add this free black-cat applique to a quilt, pillow, tote, or wall hanging. It is an easy way to give a simple project an unmistakably Halloween look.
20. White Pumpkins Quilt
Photo Credit: jessicadayon.blogspot.com
Soft white pumpkins give this free quilt pattern a fresh, neutral look that works throughout the fall. Change the background or pumpkin colors to coordinate with your own decor.
21. Simple Patchwork Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: jujubstash.blogspot.com
You can never go wrong with a simple patchwork quilt. This beginner-friendly project is perfect for leftover Halloween fabrics, precut squares, or a favorite charm pack.
22. Charmed Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: www.artgalleryfabrics.com
Rectangles, squares, and a few half-square triangles create the oversized pumpkin in this free pattern. The simple shapes make a bold quilt without overly complicated piecing.
23. Fat Quarter Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: www.fabriceditions.com
This quick Halloween quilt is beginner-friendly and designed to showcase a coordinated bundle of prints. The pattern calls for 11 fat quarters for the quilt top.
24. Halloween Chevron Quilt Tutorial
Photo Credit: thelittlefabricshop.blogspot.com
Use jelly-roll strips to sew this easy Halloween chevron quilt. The large zigzags show off a mix of seasonal prints and keep the construction beginner-friendly.
25. Spooky Spider Halloween Mini Quilt
Photo Credit: www.seasonedhomemaker.com
This little spider mini quilt is cute, quick, and easy enough to finish in an afternoon. Hang it on the wall or use it as a small table topper for Halloween.
26. All Hallow’s Eve Wall Quilt
Photo Credit: www.jedicraftgirl.com
A tree, moon, and black cat turn this wall quilt into a complete Halloween scene. Fusible applique keeps the detailed shapes manageable and makes it a fun seasonal display for an entryway.
27. Ghoulies & Ghosties Halloween Lap Quilt
Photo Credit: www.quiltingdaily.com
This 55 1/2-by-71 1/2-inch lap quilt combines scrappy patchwork blocks with appliqued cats and ghosts. It is a good project for using small pieces from your Halloween fabric stash.
28. Halloween Mini Quilt
Photo Credit: www.fabriceditions.com
Measuring 18 1/2 inches square, this free mini-quilt pattern is a manageable weekend project. Use the finished piece as a wall hanging, oversize placemat, or pillow front.
29. Colorful Strip Pumpkin Quilt
Photo Credit: flamingotoes.com
Colorful 2 1/2-inch strips form a patchwork pumpkin in this free quilt pattern. The strip-based construction is simple, and the finished quilt works for both fall and Halloween decorating.
30. Spooky Parade Bat Quilt Block
Photo Credit: centerstreetquilts.wordpress.com
This tutorial shows you how to piece a Halloween bat block. Make a single block for a pillow or mini quilt, or sew several together with sashing for a larger quilt.
31. Crossbones Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: www.rileyblakedesigns.com
This free Riley Blake design combines skull-and-crossbones motifs with graphic patchwork. The bold blocks would make a striking Halloween throw or wall quilt.
32. Jack-o’-Lantern Mini Quilt
Photo Credit: threadbarecreations.blogspot.com
This paper-pieced jack-o’-lantern makes a charming Halloween mini quilt. It is a fun small project if you want to practice foundation paper piecing.
33. Something Wicked Quilt Block
Photo Credit: trilliumdesign.blogspot.com
This whimsical Halloween block is another free foundation-paper-piecing project. Use it on its own for a mini quilt or combine it with other spooky blocks.
34. Bats & Boos Halloween Quilt
Photo Credit: Fat Quarter Shop
The Bats & Boos mystery quilt finishes at 40 1/2 inches square, making it a nice size for a lap quilt or large wall hanging. The original sew-along page collects the free pattern sections.
35. Autumn Fences Quilt
Photo Credit: www.fabriceditions.com
The simple rail-fence layout lets the fabric do most of the work in this easy quilt. Sew it in Halloween prints now, then revisit the same pattern with fabrics for another holiday.
36. Halloween Bat Mini Quilt
Photo Credit: Blue Susan Makes
Four pieced bat blocks come together in this beginner-friendly Halloween mini quilt. The finished quilt measures 21 1/2 inches square and is perfect as a wall hanging or table topper. You can also make additional blocks to create a larger Halloween quilt.
37. Chills and Thrills Quilt No. 2
Photo Credit: www.henryglassfabrics.net
This free pattern is a clever way to feature a favorite Halloween panel. If you do not have a panel, substitute a large novelty print or create your own appliqued center.
38. Glinda Witch Hat Wall Quilt
Photo Credit: Art Gallery Fabrics
This adorable witch-hat wall quilt finishes at approximately 30 by 28 inches. Its small size makes it a manageable project for adding a little Halloween color to a wall or entryway.
39. Spooky Parade Ghost Quilt Block
Photo Credit: centerstreetquilts.wordpress.com
Each pieced ghost block finishes at 12 inches square. Make 16 ghosts with sashing and a border for a generous lap quilt, or use fewer blocks for a mini quilt or wall hanging.
40. Autumnal Pumpkin and Star Quilt
Pumpkins and stars come together in this charming free quilt pattern. The design feels festive for Halloween while still working throughout the fall season.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quilting
What Is the Easiest Quilt Pattern for Beginners?
Look for a pattern made with simple shapes, such as large squares, rectangles, or strips. Patchwork, rail-fence, and strip quilts are usually quick to assemble and forgiving for a new quilter.
Do I Need a Special Sewing Machine to Start Quilting?
No. If your sewing machine is in good working order and can sew a reliable straight stitch, you can use it to piece a quilt. A walking foot can help when you are ready to quilt the layers, but you do not need a quilting-specific machine to get started.
Why Don’t My Quilt Seams and Blocks Line Up?
First, check your cutting and make sure you are sewing an accurate 1/4-inch seam allowance. Press each seam carefully, square up your blocks before joining them, and nest opposing seam allowances where possible. A 1/4-inch presser foot and a seam guide can also make your piecing more consistent.
Where Can I Find Cute Quilting Fabrics?
I shop in several places, but a few of my favorites are Fat Quarter Shop, Southern Fabric, and Etsy. Local quilt shops are also wonderful for seeing colors together and finding seasonal collections.
Should I Prewash Quilting Fabric?
This is a personal choice. I prewash fabric for clothing, but I usually do not prewash quilting cotton because I like the soft, crinkled texture that develops after the finished quilt is washed. Whichever method you choose, be consistent within the same project.
If you make one of these Halloween quilts, I would love to hear which pattern you chose. Save this roundup for later, and have fun turning your favorite spooky fabrics into something you can enjoy every fall.
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Love these designs .Thank you!
I think I want all of them!!!!! But I also think I can take some parts of several to make a good sized quilt – a picnic quilt for those cool leafy days for a hike.
Thanks so much!