If you already know how to make a string quilt block, it’s time to get inspired!
We’ve gathered 15 gorgeous string quilt patterns that show just how creative you can get with fabric scraps, colorful strips, and a little imagination. From bold geometric designs to playful, scrappy layouts, these beautiful quilts highlight the endless possibilities of string quilting.
Whether you love bright, modern quilts or prefer a more traditional look, you’ll find plenty of ideas to spark your creativity and help you plan your next string quilt project.
The best part? You can turn even the smallest fabric scraps into something truly beautiful!
1. Diamonds on a String
This quilt pattern by Heather Kojan is a fantastic start to our string quilt collection. This pattern will show you step-by-step how to make these diamond-shaped blocks.
She wrote the pattern to include four sizes: baby, toddler, throw, and twin, so depending on how many scraps you have, you should be covered. You could easily make an even larger quilt by adding blocks and rows to the twin-size option.
2. Biased
Let’s take a moment and appreciate these color choices for this quilt.
This example quilt shows us how we can use scraps from different projects to make a fun and colorful string quilt. This pattern includes four sizing options and is an excellent, beginner-friendly project.
3. Zigzag String Quilt
Here is a fun, unique take on a string quilt that uses rectangle blocks to create a zigzag pattern all over the quilt top.
This pattern details how to make the blocks using the foundation piecing technique. It will also show you several color variations to inspire your color selection.
4. Pasta Please
Here is a simple string quilt with sashing. I love how the sashing is also scrappy, keeping the entire quilt top in the scrappy theme. This pattern will show you how to make this 65”x72” quilt using scraps from your stash.
If you have kids interested in sewing, this would be an excellent project for you to do together.
5. Small String Quilt
If you don’t have a massive amount of scraps, or a large quilt project isn’t what you are looking for, this pattern is a great choice.
This pattern will show you how to make these beautiful 8”x 10 ½” rectangle string quilt blocks from start to finish. The finished quilt, including borders, will measure 49”x59”.
6. Diamond Dish
Here is a fabulous quilt pattern that looks retro and modern with its unique diamond-shaped blocks.
The instructions show you how to make a 45”x58” quilt top, including the beautiful sawtooth border. The pattern includes instructions, photos, and YouTube links to tutorials for specific steps.
7. Honeycomb
This excellent pattern will show you how to make this fantastic honeycomb design if you want a modern take on a string quilt. The finished quilt will measure 56”x75”. The pattern is well-written and includes several how-to photos for each step.
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8. Fandango
This quilt may look crazy complicated, but the designer promises it’s not as complex as it may look. Her instructions show you step-by-step how to make these gorgeous string fan blocks.
The finished quilt measures 66” square, an excellent throw-size quilt. This would be a fun project with your girlfriends or quilt guild.
9. The Optimist
Here is a beginner-friendly string quilt pattern that you can use with scraps or jellyroll strips. The pattern will show you how to make a 60”x72” quilt top.
The sashing between the large string quilt blocks gives this quilt a modern look and helps the blocks pop!
10. String Me Along
Wow, this is about as eye-catching as it gets. This quirky, fun quilt pattern shows you how to make these gorgeous diamond string quilt blocks from your scraps. The pattern will show you several layout options to make your quilt one-of-a-kind.
11. Ferris Wheel
Several of the quilts in this collection are designed by Karen Griska, including this beautiful pattern. The placement of the fan blocks gives this quilt a cool 3D effect and movement. This pattern will help you create a twin-size quilt measuring 65”x81”.
12. Tangled in the Kite Strings
This pattern is similar to #10 in this list with its beautiful diamond-shaped string blocks and modern layout. However, this pattern shows you how to create larger quilt tops. The two sizes included in this pattern are throw (52”x61”) and twin (64”x82”.)
13. Double Wedding Strings
This gorgeous pattern combines classic string quilt blocks with a double wedding ring design to create this unbelievable design.
Don’t let the double wedding rings fool you; this is a beginner-friendly project, and you can do it! The finished quilt will measure 58”x73”.
14. Silly Strings
Every quilter should make at least one rag quilt in their lifetime. They’re so fun to make, and this pattern will help you make a rag quilt that uses string quilt blocks. The finished quilt size is 54”x72”, an ideal size for a throw.
15. White Rose
Here is a beautiful pattern that shows you how to make these string quilt blocks, similar to my tutorial, but then the designer brings the quilt top to the next level with this gorgeous rose applique piece. The pattern includes the templates for the flower pieces.
We hope you enjoyed learning about the string quilt pattern today. Whether you use our tutorial or one of these fabulous patterns, remember quilt making is fun and creative! Now you know what to do with all those scraps you’ve been hoarding. I know I’m going to make one.