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Tantalizing Tuesday! Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Patterns!

Quilt Therapy Posted on November 3, 2026 by TK HarrisonOctober 1, 2026

Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Patterns found at QuiltTherapy.com!

Cover your house with these & let your Thanksgiving spirit shine through! They do not take much fabric to make them & it will not take you much time to sew them together! Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks to family & friends for their thoughtfulness throughout the year! Share these with them & that will make your Thanksgiving memorable! They are cute, whimsical & useful for Thanksgiving!

"Cute Patchwork Pumpkin” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Amy Chappell from Polka Dot Chair!“Cute Patchwork Pumpkin” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Amy Chappell from Polka Dot Chair!"Pumpkin DIY Tutorial” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Jenny from The Everything Housewife!“Pumpkin DIY Tutorial” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Jenny from The Everything Housewife!Amazon's Audible Free Trial!

"Turkey DIY Tutorial” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Jenny from The Everything Housewife!“Turkey DIY Tutorial” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Jenny from The Everything Housewife!"Pumpkin Patch” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Jen from Tangled Threads by Jen!“Pumpkin Patch” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Jen from Tangled Threads by Jen!"Patchwork Fall Pillows” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Bev from Flamingo Toes!“Patchwork Fall Pillows” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Bev from Flamingo Toes!Amazon's Audible Free Trial!

"Pumpkin” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Chelsea from Sew Simple Home!“Pumpkin” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Chelsea from Sew Simple Home!"Wreath” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by & from Sharon Holland Designs!“Wreath” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by & from Sharon Holland Designs!"Pumpkin” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Kasey Spencer from The Grow!“Pumpkin” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Kasey Spencer from The Grow!Amazon's Audible Free Trial!

"Reading Pillow with Pocket” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Kasey Spencer from The Grow!“Reading Pillow with Pocket” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Kasey Spencer from The Grow!"Patchwork Leaf” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Emma from The Dear Lab!“Patchwork Leaf” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Emma from The Dear Lab!"Little Pumpkins” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern Pattern designed by Kristine Peterson from Quilting Daily!“Little Pumpkins” is a Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Kristine Peterson from Quilting Daily!Amazon's Audible Free Trial

 

Posted in BOMquilts.com, Free Thanksgiving Quilted Pillow Patterns, Holiday Therapy, Quilt Therapy, Tantalizing Tuesday | Tagged appliquéd, backing, binding, charm pack, easy to sew together, embroidery thread, english pieced, envelope enclosure, fabric, fabrics, fat quarter, fat quarters, flying geese, free thanksgiving design, free thanksgiving quilted pillow pattern, free thanksgiving quilted pillow pattern and tutorial, free thanksgiving quilted pillow patterns, free thanksgiving quilted pillow patterns and tutorials, free thanksgiving quilted pillow patterns made easy, half-square triangles, hand quilted, hst, hsts, jelly roll, layer cake, layer cakes, machine quilted, mini charm pack, mini charms, paper pieced, patchwork leaf, pieced with templates, pillow, pillow covers, pillows, pumpkin, pumpkins, quilt-piration, quiltalicious, quilted pillow, quilted pillows, sashing, scrappie, scrappy, scraps, stacker, stackers, thanksgiving quilted pillow pattern blogging, thanksgiving quilted pillow pattern instructions, thanksgiving quilted pillow pattern project fun, thanksgiving quilted pillow pattern quilt blocks, thread, traditionally pieced, zipper closure | Leave a reply

Thankful Thursday! More Free Autumn Lap Quilt Patterns!

Quilt Therapy Posted on October 29, 2026 by TK HarrisonSeptember 13, 2026

More Free Autumn Lap Quilt Patterns found at QuiltTherapy.com!It is always a great way to bring the outside inside with these! The colors of fall are amazing & will brighten up any place that you put them! These free patterns are all so beautiful & attractive to look at! Fall includes Halloween & in a lot of states it also includes Thanksgiving! These quilts embody both seasons & will make your decor that much more!

"Harvest Rows” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Betsy Chutchian from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Harvest Rows” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Betsy Chutchian from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Harvest Rows” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Sue Michaels of Dragonfly Fiberart from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Harvest Rows” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Sue Michaels of Dragonfly Fiberart from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Nature Walk” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting Melissa from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Nature Walk” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Melissa Corry of Happy Quilting Melissa from American Patchwork & Quilting!

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"Cinnamon Swirl” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Cinnamon Swirl” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Wendy Sheppard of Ivory Spring from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Autumn Gems” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Karen Montgomery from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Autumn Gems” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Karen Montgomery from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Logging On” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Lynette Jensen from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Logging On” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Lynette Jensen from American Patchwork & Quilting!

Amazon's Audible Free Trial!"Maple Leaf Farm” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Bobbie Ashley from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Maple Leaf Farm” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Bobbie Ashley from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Cabins at Valley Forge” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Kris Kerrigan from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Cabins at Valley Forge” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Kris Kerrigan from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Chocolate Sparkle” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins of Piece O' Cake Designs from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Chocolate Sparkle” is a Free Autumn Lap Quilt Pattern designed by Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins of Piece O’ Cake Designs from American Patchwork & Quilting!Amazon's Audible Free Trial!

Posted in BOMquilts.com, Free Autumn Lap Quilt Patterns, Free Quilt Patterns, Quilt Therapy, Thankful Thursday | Tagged appliquéd, autumn lap quilt blogging, autumn lap quilt project fun, autumn lap quilt project instructions, autumn lap quilt project quilt blocks, backing, binding, charm pack, easy to sew together, embroidery thread, english pieced, fabric, fabrics, fat quarter, fat quarters, flying geese, free autumn lap quilt pattern, free autumn lap quilt pattern and tutorial, free autumn lap quilt patterns and tutorials, free autumn lap quilt patterns made easy, free quilted lap quilt, half-square triangles, hand quilted, hst, hsts, jelly roll, lap, layer cake, layer cakes, machine quilted, mini charm pack, mini charms, more free autumn lap quilt patterns, paper pieced, pieced with templates, quilt-piration, quiltalicious, quilts, sashing, scrappie, scrappy, scraps, stacker, stackers, thread, traditionally pieced | Leave a reply

Tantalizing Tuesday! More Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Patterns!

Quilt Therapy Posted on October 27, 2026 by TK HarrisonSeptember 13, 2026

More Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Patterns found at QuiltTherapy.com!

There is always a need for these! Brighten up your living room, dining room & your bedrooms! Most of these show you how to cut them out & how to sew them together! They also give instructions for the backing, the quilting & how to cover a Pillow form with them! Autumn is the best way to show your love for the season! The colors are like nature, the leaves on the trees turning vibrant colors! It is easy to sew these together & they do not take much fabric to make them!

"Batik Log Cabin” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Jill Abeloe Mead from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Batik Log Cabin” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Jill Abeloe Mead from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Perfect Points” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Patty Dudek of Elm Street Quilts from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Perfect Points” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Patty Dudek of Elm Street Quilts from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Cozy Floor Pillow” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Cozy Floor Pillow” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts from American Patchwork & Quilting!Amazon's Audible!

"Floral Tile” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Denise Russell of Pieced Brain from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Floral Tile” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Denise Russell of Pieced Brain from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Intertwined Pillow Cover” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Monique Jacobs of Open Gate Quilts from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Intertwined Pillow Cover” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Monique Jacobs of Open Gate Quilts from American Patchwork & Quilting!"Ornate Floral” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Lisa Debee Schiller from American Patchwork & Quilting!“Ornate Floral” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Lisa Debee Schiller from American Patchwork & Quilting!

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"Patchwork” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Diana from Sew Very Crafty!“Patchwork” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Diana from Sew Very Crafty!"Hedgehog Cushion” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Juliet Van Der Heijden from Simply Quilting!“Hedgehog Cushion” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Juliet Van Der Heijden from Simply Quilting!"Bohippian” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Melanie from Southern Charm Quilts!“Bohippian” is a Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Pattern designed by Melanie from Southern Charm Quilts!Amazon's Audible!

Posted in BOMquilts.com, Free Autumn Quilted Pillow Patterns, Free Pillow Patterns, Quilt Therapy, Tantalizing Tuesday | Tagged appliquéd, autumn quilted pillow project blogging, autumn quilted pillow project fun, autumn quilted pillow project instructions, autumn quilted pillow project quilt blocks, backing, bench pilllows, binding, charm pack, easy to sew together, embroidery thread, english pieced, envelope closure, fabric, fabrics, fat quarter, fat quarters, flying geese, free autumn quilted pillow pattern, free autumn quilted pillow pattern and tutorial, free autumn quilted pillow patterns, free autumn quilted pillow patterns and tutorials, free autumn quilted pillow patterns made easy, free quilted pillow, half-square triangles, hand quilted, hst, hsts, jelly roll, layer cake, layer cakes, machine quilted, mini charm pack, mini charms, paper pieced, pieced with templates, pillow, pillow covers, pillows, quilt-piration, quiltalicious, quilted pillow, quilted pillows, sashing, scrappie, scrappy, scraps, stacker, stackers, thread, traditionally pieced, zipper closure | Leave a reply

Thankful Thursday! Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Patterns!

Quilt Therapy Posted on October 15, 2026 by TK HarrisonOctober 7, 2026

Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Patterns found at QuiltTherapy.com!Mini charm packs are a budget-friendly way to sample an entire fabric line without committing to yardage! They are great for scrappy quilt projects that require small pieces! Mini Charm Squares are ideal for color play & layout planning before diving into larger quilts! When you use Mini Charm Squares they make quick quilty items that satisfy your creative itch in a short period of time! Those little two-and-a-half inch (2 1/2″) squares are perfect for smaller or bigger quilt projects!

"Patchwork Bag Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!“Patchwork Bag Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!Amazon Denim Sale!

"Easy Patchwork Key Fob” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!“Easy Patchwork Key Fob” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!"Pretty Patchwork Bag Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!“Pretty Patchwork Bag Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!"Scrappy Patchwork Potholders” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!“Scrappy Patchwork Potholders” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!Amazon's Bedazzlecore!

"Simple Mini Charm Zipper Bag” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!“Simple Mini Charm Zipper Bag” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!"Mini Charm Bag Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!“Mini Charm Bag Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!"Scrappy Patchwork Place Mat Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!“Scrappy Patchwork Place Mat Tutorial” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Sherri from A Quilting Life!Amazon's Heritage Prep!

"Mini Charm Pack Pouch” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by & from Crafting with Clementine!“Mini Charm Pack Pouch” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by & from Crafting with Clementine!"Tumbling Mug Rug” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Megan Mcguire from Moda Fabrics!“Tumbling Mug Rug” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Megan Mcguire from Moda Fabrics!"Patchwork Fabric Tray” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Lisa Cox from A Spoonful of Sugar!“Patchwork Fabric Tray” is a Free Mini Charm Pack Quilted Pattern designed by Lisa Cox from A Spoonful of Sugar!Amazon's Fall Weddings!

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Spooky Saturday! Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Designs!

Quilt Therapy Posted on September 26, 2026 by TK HarrisonSeptember 18, 2026

Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Designs found at QuiltTherapy.com!

Embroider these on dish towels, kids’ costumes & trick-or-treat bags! You will need an embroidery machine to stitch these out! They are cute, fun & perfect for the holiday! Decorate them to show your spirit for Halloween! It is amazing how many of these will bring out the best of the Halloween season! You can entertain your family & friends with these! Some are whimsical, some are entertaining & some are scary! They are ideal for clothing, for mug rugs & for quilts! You could even stitch them out for pillows & table runners!

"Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by & from Kreative Kiwi!“Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by & from Kreative Kiwi!"Spooky Season” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by & from Embroideres!“Spooky Season” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by & from Embroideres!"Black Cat on Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Black Cat on Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!Amazon's Audible!

"Hey Boo” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Hey Boo” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!"Bat Golden Curls” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Bat Golden Curls” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!"Dancing Ghost” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Dancing Ghost” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!Amazon's Audible!

"Smiling Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Smiling Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!"Pumpkin Cat” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Pumpkin Cat” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!"Trick and Treat” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Trick and Treat” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!Amazon's Audible!

"Smiling Spider” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Smiling Spider” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!"Boo tiful” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Boo tiful” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!"Boo Halloween Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Boo Halloween Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!Amazon's Audible!

"Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Pumpkin” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!"Castle” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!“Castle” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Igor Denisov from Embroideres!

"A Black Cat In The Dark” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Emerald Originals from Swak Embroidery!“A Black Cat In The Dark” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Emerald Originals from Swak Embroidery!Amazon's Audible!"Boo!” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by All 4U Papatedy's Designs from Swak Embroidery!“Boo!” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by All 4U Papatedy’s Designs from Swak Embroidery!"Pumpkin Hollow” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Emerald Originals from Swak Embroidery!“Pumpkin Hollow” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Emerald Originals from Swak Embroidery!"Wee Little Withes Bat” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Northwind Designs from Swak Embroidery!“Wee Little Withes Bat” is a Free Halloween Machine Embroidery Design designed by Northwind Designs from Swak Embroidery!Amazon's Audible!

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