Black and white quilts are anything but boring! Whether you’re into bold contrasts, clean lines, or modern vibes, these black and white quilt pattern ideas will spark your creativity.
From graphic layouts to subtle shifts in tone, we’ve rounded up striking black and white quilts that feature geometric patterns, quick-to-make designs, and patterns with optical illusions. And of course, free patterns are included! If you love a good monochromatic quilt, this collection is for you!
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Black and white quilts to inspire you
Ninja Stars Quilt Pattern by Sew Can She (Free Pattern)
Pieced from two star blocks and finished with a border, this black and white quilt has a bold, graphic look. Simple shapes come together for a striking finish!
Underlined by Designed to Quilt (Free Pattern)
I think this pattern might be one of the fastest black and white quilts. We designed it with simplicity in mind—it’s jelly roll friendly pattern and comes together quickly, making it a perfect choice for a last-minute quilting gift.
Modern Black and White Baby Decor by DW Quilt Patterns
Bold, modern, and oversized—this design looks like it’s been cut straight from a giant graphic print. Totally eye-catching!
Simply Dashing by Highway10Designs
This simple quilt top, pieced with rectangles of varying widths, creates a bold design with the illusion of disappearing sashing. The achromatic black and white fabric pull adds another layer to the striking final look!
Middle Way Quilt Pattern by Eudaimonia Studio
This is one of those black and white quilts that’s sure to catch the eye! The black background makes the white strips pop—it’s also a great idea for a quilted wall hanging!
Solar Flare Quilt Pattern by Alderwood Studio
As the name suggests, this is a bold and radiant quilt pattern with a striking central composition. Thanks to the strip piecing method – it makes the quilt top come together quickly.
Ponderosa Quilt Pattern by Alderwood Studio
The Ponderosa Quilt by Amber of Alderwood Studio looks bold in black and white—and carries a deeper meaning. As Amber describes, the flying geese blocks represent the thick bark of ponderosa trees, while the vertical strips reflect how the trees drop dead branches to protect their core from wildfire. A striking and symbolic design!
Crystal Creek Quilt Pattern by The Blanket Statement
I’m loving the black and white version of this bold geometric pattern! Flying geese and half rectangle triangles come together in oversized blocks for a eye-catching, modern look.
Optical Illusion Block Pattern by MaGalina Latvia
Can you believe this pattern is made using the same block, just with different rotation angles? And the best part—it’s a modern twist on the classic log cabin block!
Optical Illusion Block Pattern by MaGalina Latvia
Just like the previous one, this quilt uses the same block design—only the colors are reversed in two block variations. The combo creates a cool optical illusion and adds movement to the final look!
Rockwood Quilt Pattern by The Blanket Statement
This eye-catching quilt pattern is fat quarter friendly. With two different blocks, it comes together quickly and is perfect for beginners!
Wilmington Quilt Pattern by Stitchin’ Camaro
I love the playfulness of these geometric shapes! A fun intro to sewing curves with a super cool, contemporary result!
Monochromality by On Williams Street
Want to try curves? Make this modern monochromatic quilt with bold geometric shapes! The touch of grey adds depth for a sleek, layered look.
Pivoting Quilt Pattern by CraftyStaci
It’s not your typical black and white quilt—colorful square accents add a fun twist. I love how the achromatic background really makes the colors pop!
The Sheet Music Quilt Pattern by See Kate Sew
The Sheet Music Quilt Pattern is a bold design featuring geometric music notes. This easy-to-make black and white quilt will bring harmony to any space or recipient—perfect for a musician who loves contemporary style.
Heart Baby/Toddler Quilt by Simple Simon Co. (Free Pattern)
Have black prints you’ve been saving for the perfect quilt? This pattern uses large pieces—great for showing off your favorite prints or using up scraps!
Bats Quilt Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew
This geometric black and white quilt pattern is perfect for Halloween, but if you love bats, it’s a great way to bring your favorite creatures into any space without scaring anyone.
Scandinavian Snowflake Quilt Pattern by Simple Simon & Co.
I love this bold, pixelated quilt pattern where the snowflake really stands out. It doesn’t have to follow traditional winter colors to give that winter vibe, and it could easily transition into an all-year quilt with its geometric design.
Free Simple Plus Quilt Pattern by Quilty Love (Free Pattern)
Black and white quilts are all about contrast—and this one nails it with a bold plus sign! The white background makes the dark color pop, and with simple plus blocks, it’s super easy to make. Emily used dark grey, but if you want max contrast, go all in with true black for the boldest look!
Easy Striped Quilt by Quilty Love (Free Pattern)
Another simple geometric quilt pattern from Quilty Love—this time, it’s a strip quilt! Monochromatic and easy to make, but it still packs a bold visual punch.
The Thea Quilt Pattern by See Kate Sew
This sample quilt is made with a brown and white color combo, but I think this design would be stunning in black and white as well!
Go To Quilt Pattern Using Scraps by Simple Simon & Co. (Free Pattern)
Want to put your black and white fabric scraps to good use? This simple quilt is perfect! If you’ve got 5×5″ scraps, you’re all set. Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. used black and white prints with a white background, making the patterns really pop!
Blakely Quilt Pattern by Then Came June
This isn’t your typical black and white quilt using just two fabrics. Instead, it features a beautiful gradient from black to white, creating a modern and striking outcome. Inspired by watercolor strokes, the pattern comes in six sizes and can be made with yardage, fat quarters, or jelly rolls—so much fun to create!
Ghost-Quilt by Then Came June
Another fun pattern by Then Came June, this time with a Halloween twist! Along with black and white, it includes grey tones, but the final result still feels like black and white due to the lack of colored fabric. Of course, you can always go completely black and white for an even bolder look.
We hope these black and white quilts have sparked your creativity and inspired your next quilting project! We’d love to hear which one is your favorite—let us know in the comments!
