Heart quilt patterns are a beautiful way to turn fabric into something warm, personal, and handmade. Whether you are sewing for Valentine’s Day, a wedding, an anniversary, a baby gift, or simply because you love heart-shaped patchwork, these free designs offer plenty of inspiration.
This updated collection brings together seven free heart quilt patterns and quilt block tutorials from their original designers or established pattern publishers. You’ll find quick scrap-friendly blocks, a mini quilt, modern heart designs, and larger quilts that can become meaningful gifts.
7 Free Heart Quilt Patterns at a Glance
| Pattern | Designer / Source | Size | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Four-Patch Heart Mini Quilt | Amanda / Jedi Craft Girl | 26" square | Mini quilts and jelly roll scraps |
| Moda Blockheads 4 Heart | Vanessa Goertzen / Lella Boutique | 9" or 4.5" finished | Sampler quilts and precision piecing |
| Scrappy Heart Block | Heather Givans | 14" square | Using small fabric scraps |
| Simple Hearts Quilt | Cluck Cluck Sew | 42" × 44" | Beginner-friendly heart quilt |
| Love Lodge Log Cabin Heart | Sydney Nordgren / Diary of a Quilter | 8" finished block | Scraps and log cabin fans |
| Woven Hearts Quilt | SewCanShe | Approx. 57" × 74" | Beginner-friendly throw quilt |
| Heartfelt Quilt | Maureen Cracknell / AGF Studio | 63" × 63" | A polished full-size heart quilt |
1. Four-Patch Heart Mini Quilt
The Four-Patch Heart Mini Quilt from Amanda of Jedi Craft Girl combines patchwork, appliqué, and half-square triangles in a cheerful 26-inch-square project. The design uses four heart-centered blocks surrounded by colorful patchwork, making it especially useful for jelly roll leftovers and coordinated scraps.
Each heart begins with a small four-patch unit, which gives the appliqué extra color and movement. The surrounding half-square triangles help frame the hearts and give the finished mini quilt a traditional patchwork feel.
Why try it: it is small enough to finish quickly and works well as a wall hanging, table topper, or handmade gift.
View the Free Four-Patch Heart Mini Quilt Tutorial →
2. Moda Blockheads 4 Heart Block by Vanessa Goertzen
Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique designed this charming Heart block for Moda Blockheads 4. It combines a pieced heart with a sawtooth-star-inspired setting and is available in two finished sizes: 9 inches and 4.5 inches.
The block uses approachable techniques such as easy-corner triangles and flying geese. The smaller version requires more precision, while the larger version is a comfortable choice for quilters who want to practice accurate piecing without working with extremely tiny pieces.
Why try it: the block works beautifully in sampler quilts, pillows, mini quilts, and Valentine projects.
View the Free Heart Block Pattern at Lella Boutique →
3. Scrappy Heart Quilt Block by Heather Givans
If your scrap bin is overflowing, the Scrappy Heart Block by Heather Givans is an excellent project. The finished block measures 14 inches square and uses a grid of red and light fabrics together with half-square triangles to form a bold heart.
One of the most interesting features is the use of lightweight fusible interfacing to keep the many small squares organized while the grid is pieced. That makes it a useful project for learning how to control a large number of small patchwork pieces.
We have also prepared a more detailed guide with fabric-planning tips and troubleshooting: Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Tutorial .
View Heather Givans’ Original Free Scrappy Heart Tutorial →
4. Simple Hearts Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew
The Simple Hearts Quilt is a clean, modern design that repeats easy pieced heart blocks across a generous background. The free version finishes at approximately 42" × 44", with individual heart blocks finishing at 6 inches.
The hearts are arranged in offset columns, leaving plenty of negative space around them. That layout makes the quilt feel modern while also giving you room to show off straight-line, wavy, or free-motion quilting.
Why try it: the construction is straightforward, the heart blocks are easy to repeat, and the design is simple to enlarge by adding more blocks and adjusting the sashing.
View the Free Simple Hearts Quilt Pattern →
5. Love Lodge Log Cabin Heart Block
For a heart design with a different look, try the Love Lodge Log Cabin Heart Block by Sydney Nordgren, shared through Diary of a Quilter. This free design finishes at 8 inches and gives the familiar log cabin idea a playful heart-shaped twist.
The block is particularly good for scraps because it uses narrow fabric strips in several lengths. It can be sewn in one color family for a coordinated look or made completely scrappy for a more playful result.
Why try it: one block can become framed textile art, a mini quilt, a pillow panel, or even an embellishment for another sewing project.
View the Free Love Lodge Heart Block Pattern →
6. Woven Hearts Quilt
The Woven Hearts Quilt from SewCanShe is inspired by classic Scandinavian woven hearts. The free online pattern makes a throw quilt measuring approximately 57" × 74".
The woven look gives this project a distinctive appearance without requiring complicated curves. It is also presented as a beginner-friendly quilt, making it a good next step for someone who has already sewn simple patchwork blocks and wants to make a complete themed quilt.
Why try it: the woven-heart motif looks striking in traditional red and white, but it can also be adapted to modern solids, pastels, or a scrappy palette.
View the Free Woven Hearts Quilt Pattern →
7. Heartfelt Quilt by Maureen Cracknell
The Heartfelt Quilt by Maureen Cracknell for AGF Studio is a larger heart-themed project that finishes at 63" × 63". The free PDF is a good choice when you want a complete quilt rather than a single block or mini project.
Its polished layout makes it suitable for a bed topper, generous lap quilt, wedding gift, anniversary gift, or special keepsake. The pattern is currently offered as a free PDF through Fat Quarter Shop.
Why try it: this is the most substantial project in the collection and gives you a finished quilt with a strong heart theme.
Download the Free Heartfelt Quilt Pattern →
How to Choose the Right Heart Quilt Pattern
The best project depends on how much time you have, what fabric you want to use, and whether you want a single block or a complete quilt.
- For a quick project: choose the Lella Boutique Heart block or Love Lodge block.
- For fabric scraps: try Heather Givans’ Scrappy Heart or Love Lodge.
- For a mini quilt: make the Four-Patch Heart Mini Quilt.
- For beginners making a full quilt: consider Simple Hearts or Woven Hearts.
- For a larger finished quilt: choose Heartfelt.
Tips for Better Heart Quilt Blocks
Use Strong Contrast
A heart motif is easiest to see when the heart fabrics clearly contrast with the background. If both areas have similar values, the shape can disappear even when the colors are different.
Trim Half-Square Triangles
Many heart designs rely on half-square triangles to form the upper curves and lower point. Trimming those units before final assembly can make a major difference in how cleanly the seams line up.
Press Without Stretching
Diagonal seams contain bias edges that can distort easily. Lift and press with the iron instead of pushing it aggressively across the fabric.
Use Scraps Intentionally
Scrappy does not have to mean random. Spread dark and light prints across the heart, avoid clustering identical fabrics together, and step back occasionally to check the overall balance.
Heart Quilt Pattern FAQ
Are these heart quilt patterns really free?
Yes. At the time this collection was updated, all seven featured projects had a free pattern, free online tutorial, or free PDF available from the listed designer or pattern source. Availability can change over time, so always check the source page before starting.
Which heart quilt pattern is easiest for beginners?
The Simple Hearts Quilt and Woven Hearts Quilt are good options for quilters who want a complete beginner-friendly project. For a smaller project, the larger 9-inch version of the Moda Blockheads Heart block is also approachable if you are comfortable with accurate quarter-inch seams.
Can I make heart quilt blocks from scraps?
Absolutely. The Scrappy Heart Block and Love Lodge are especially well suited to leftover fabric. Small-scale prints, solids, low-volume backgrounds, and coordinated scraps all work well.
Do heart quilts have to be red and pink?
No. Heart blocks work beautifully in rainbow colors, blues, greens, neutrals, florals, or even holiday fabrics. Good value contrast is more important than using traditional Valentine colors.
What can I make with one heart quilt block?
A single block can become a pillow front, mini quilt, wall hanging, tote bag panel, placemat, mug rug, or the center of a larger sampler project.
More Quilt Block Inspiration
If you enjoy building your own collection of interesting quilt blocks, take a look at our Bride’s Bouquet Quilt Block and our Autumn Wonders Block 4 guides for more piecing inspiration.
Final Thoughts
Heart quilts can be playful, modern, traditional, scrappy, or elegant, and that flexibility is what makes the motif so enjoyable to sew. Start with one block if you want a quick project, or choose one of the larger free patterns when you are ready to make a complete quilt.
Whichever design you choose, follow the original designer’s pattern for exact cutting and construction instructions, then make the project your own through fabric, color, and quilting choices.
