Which is your favorite Halloween quilt pattern? Get inspired by these amazing modern Halloween quilts and make your own!
Believe it or not, when I was a kid, Halloween barely existed here in Slovenia. We knew about it from American TV shows and as kids, we were kind of intrigued. But we didn’t go trick or treating (we actually have a different holiday when kids dress up – but that’s in February!) and we definitely didn’t carve any pumpkins or do any of the ‘American’ Halloween things.
These days, it’s much more popular, but I wouldn’t call it a tradition, still. Nevertheless, kids love the holiday and all the spooky stories around it, so this year the thought of making a Halloween quilt has actually crossed my mind.
I thought I’d go and find some Halloween inspo and search for the best modern Halloween quilt patterns out there. I’ve come across some really great patterns and I can’t wait to share them with my favorite quilty friends (that’s you!).
Get ready for some scary Halloween quilts!
Ghost Quilt by Then Came June
Make this cute spooky quilt pattern perfect for Halloween. The pattern plays with one single ghost block. Just by changing the direction of the ghosts’ tails make it feel like they are floating like spooky little ghosts should.
Make it in a colorful scheme for a super playful effect or use a cool modern monochromatic palette (you can find great examples of both on their website).
Ghost Party by Woolly Petals
This is another cute ghost quilt pattern. What I love about this is that it seems to be a real stash buster, as it uses tiny little squares not only for the ghosts but for the background, as well.
You can even play with the expressions of the ghosts and make them all super scary or super nice. So cute!
Halloween Quilt Blocks by Ellis and Higgs
Nadra from Ellis and Higgs has a whole collection of patterns for cute Halloween blocks. Choose one and repeat it throughout the quilt or grab a whole bunch of them to create a cute Halloween quilt design.
Hocus Pocus by Corinne Sovey
I’ve seen a bunch of different versions of the Hocus Pocus pattern on Facebook and they are all super fun! I love how clever these blocks are and they truly create a great and visually appealing Halloween quilt!
Pumpkins Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew
If you want to make a quilt that’s Halloween-y but can be used throughout the fall, you might want to make this cut pumpkin quilt. It uses ten fat quarters to create a simple, but cute fall-inspired quilt.
Coffin Quilt by In Color Order
How about a spooky coffin quilt? Jeni from In Color Order has created this free paper-pieced coffin block. She made a pillow with it, but you can easily turn it into a full quilt. Create multiple coffins using Halloween print fabrics and you’ll have an amazing unique Halloween quilt!
Halloween Haberdashery Quilt by Polkadot Chair
Make some witches’ hats with this great Halloween quilt pattern. The hats here are traditionally pieced, however, they even offer an expansion of this pattern to include a Foundation Paper Pieced version of the Witch Hat Quilt Block. So you can make this fun pattern with whichever technique you prefer!
Bats Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew
If you’re into bats you’re going to love making this scary bat quilt for Halloween. And if you’re super into bats, you can make it for any time of the year. I love the simple black-and-white palette on this with the different print fabrics adding some extra visual interest.
Boo Bunting by Patchwork and Poodles
I know, I know, this is not technically a quilt pattern. But it’s a fun quilty Halloween make nevertheless. You can make this fun quilty Halloween decor fit in your room perfectly by adding extra pennants to get the desired length. Super fun!
Sneaky Spiders Mini Quilt by Rachel’s Block Party
This pattern uses foundation paper piecing (FPP), so experience with this technique is required. But just check out how cool this spider quilt turns out! Especially if you add the spider web quilting as she did here in the example. Impressive!
Spider Web Quilt by During Quiet Time
Amy from During Quiet Time created this foundation pieced spider web block that can create an amazing Halloween quilt. Amy made a wall hanging in this example, but I think repeating the quilt block a few more times would create a truly eye-catching and modern design.
Halloween Mini Quilts by Simple Simon & Co. (Free pattern)
If you’re looking for small quilting projects that you can finish in an afternoon, these modern mini quilts are a great choice! Choose from four Halloween quilt patterns: a black cat, a pumpkin, a trick-or-treat bag, and an apple—or make all of them! They’re perfect for adding a festive Halloween touch to your home.
A Halloween Quilt by Simple Simon & Co.
I love the simplicity and boldness of this modern pattern. By cleverly arranging basic half square triangle blocks, Elizabeth from Simple Simon & Co. has designed an eye-catching geometric quilt. It’s a perfect pattern for using up your scraps!
P.S. Don’t worry about the quilt math—Quilt Geek provides all the calculations you need for fabric requirements, whether you’re making half-square triangles, adding multiple borders, or finishing your quilt with backing and binding!
Halloween Strip Quilt by Simple Simon & Co.
Looking for a simple, modern, precut-friendly, and quick-to-make quilt pattern? This Halloween quilt pattern that ticks all the boxes! Just choose your favorite Halloween jelly roll, and you’re ready to sew!
Halloween Scrapy Sawtooth by Simple Simon & Co.
This quilt is a great example of how versatile patterns can be! Elizabeth used Halloween colors and prints to create an eye-catching Halloween quilt. Master the art of choosing colors for your quilts by learning about the color wheel for quilters and selecting the right color schemes!
Spooky Schoolhouse Great Granny Square Quilt by Polkadot Chair (Free Pattern)
Here’s another example of Halloween quilt pattern that achieves a festive look with the right fabric choices. This simple patchwork quilt uses prints in shades of purple, orange, black, and white to perfectly capture the Halloween spirit.
Halloween Tic Tac Cat Quilt Pattern by Polkadot Chair
Melissa from Polkadot Chair designed this fun Halloween quilt pattern where you can play “Tic Tac Cat” while piecing your quilt top! The pattern includes four quilt blocks that you can mix and match to create your own design. She suggests customizing the final size by choosing the size of the borders to add. Quilt Geek can assist with the calculations for multiple borders.
Spooky Shelfie Quilt Pattern by Polkadot Chair
Here’s another Halloween pattern that lets you create a unique Halloween layout. The pattern features 9 Halloween quilt blocks and is fat quarter friendly!
Large Hexagon Quilt Tutorial by Polkadot Chair (Free tutorial)
What makes this pattern special are the hexagon blocks. Unlike traditional hexagon blocks that often require tricky Y seams, Melissa used a half hexagon ruler to avoid them altogether. She chose a Halloween colorway and added a quilting pattern of five spider webs to highlight the Halloween theme.
Halloween Sparkly Stars by Happy Quilting (Free Pattern)
This simple star quilt pattern is a Halloween version of the Sparkly Stars design Melissa designed. The star points overlap, so you don’t have to worry about matching any points—how relaxing! Plus, it’s a fat quarter friendly pattern!
Night Flight Pattern by Happy Quilting (Pattern by Basic Gray)
I love the colorway Melissa chose for this quilt pattern designed by Basic Gray. She used autumn shades of yellow, orange, and green for the background, adding a playful touch. The monochrome bats stand out, giving the quilt a fresh, modern look.
Batty Bats Pattern by Corinne Sovey
As Corinne says, it’s a “super fun pattern for Halloween or your favorite Batman fan.” This minimalist quilt pattern is throw-sized and uses just three colors. The stunning outcome is inevitable, making it a great quilt to enjoy all year round!
The Ruby Quilt Pattern in Spellbound by Kitchen Table Quilting
A simple, minimalist pattern that’s jelly roll friendly. Just choose your favorite Halloween jelly roll, and you’re ready to sew!
Halloween Colorway Ideas by Kitchen Table Quilting
Erica from Kitchen Table Quilting has a fantastic collection of patterns in Halloween colorways. If you’re looking for geometric quilt ideas, be sure to check these out!
Halloween Stella Quilt Pattern by Kitchen Table Quilting
The boldness of this modern pixelated pattern offers plenty of room for creativity. Choose your favorite colors or prints, whether from a Halloween bundle of fat eighths or fat quarters, and create an eye-catching Halloween quilt!
Pumpkin with Big Stitch Accent by Woodberry Way (Free Pattern)
This cute pumpkin wall quilt makes a great Halloween decoration that you can keep up all fall. The simple design provides plenty of opportunities to showcase your quilting skills. You can try straight-line quilting patterns or add a big stitch accent, as Alli from Woodberry Way did, for a fantastic look!
Little Bats Halloween Wall Hanging by Cotton and Joy (Free Pattern)
This is another simple Halloween decor project for your home! It’s a quick and easy wall hanging featuring cute little bats.
Spooky Quilt by Cluck Cluck Sew
It might feel spooky to relax and sew wonky on purpose, but the result is fantastic, just like this Spooky quilt. Choose Halloween colors and prints, mix and match, and let the simple stripes create a striking geometric quilt!
Meowgical by AGF Studio (Free Pattern)
Master strip piecing with this pixelated Halloween quilt pattern featuring cats and a pumpkin! It’s fun to watch the image come together as you piece the quilt top, square by square.
Spookier Charm by AGF Studio (Free Pattern)
This simple geometric design offers plenty of opportunities to experiment with color tints, shades, and hues. It’s a great way to test your skills! Using Halloween colors and prints will ensure a festive result, while solid fabrics will highlight the boldness of the pattern and give the pumpkin a distinctive look. So let your creativity flow! Read our tips on choosing colors and prints for quilters.
Bat Crazy by Slice of Pi Quilts
Make a bat quilt with this Halloween quilt pattern that creates the illusion of curves without any pieced curves—crazy, right? The minimalistic design lets you experiment with colors and prints, giving you plenty of creative freedom!
So tell me, which of these Halloween quilt pattern ideas is your favorite? Do you make a Halloween quilt each year or are you planning to make one this time around? We’d love to hear about your Halloween quilt plans in the comments below!
