Have you ever thought about mixing quilting designs with plastic canvas? I’ve got a fun collection of free plastic canvas quilt block patterns for you to try!
These projects are perfect for making unique ornaments, coasters, or even jewelry, and they feature a range of designs—everything from traditional quilt blocks to Star Wars, flowers, and even bargello patterns.

Whether you’re a fan of quilting or just love crafting with plastic canvas, these patterns are a great way to get creative.
Best of all, you can make them with supplies you probably already have. Let’s get started!
Materials Needed:
You can also buy all the supplies in a kit.
Free Quilt Blocks to Sew with Plastic Canvas

This Spoolies Plastic Canvas Needlepoint Quilt Ornament is a perfect introduction to this much-overlooked material and to the wealth of great quilt designs.

This is a video tutorial walking you through stitching it up.

This little envelope is designed to hold either a gift card or cash and can be hung as an ornament on a Christmas tree or used as a stocking stuffer.

I love this! This was my attempt at re-creating those beautiful old quilts – but using stitches instead of fabric!

They make up quickly, and use up odds and ends of embroidery floss. Plastic canvas makes a great base for these, because it adds a “heft” that helps the pieces drape well.

loads of 12 inch blocks that are challenging and some easy. Lots of suggested colors to find one’s way. Buy the book here.


Star wars blocks – they are adorable!

Maple leaf coaster quilt block – Autumn is right around the corner, and although I love and will miss summer, I adore fall and can’t wait for it to be here.

This is an interesting quilt block you can sew up in plastic canvas.

How fun is this cupcake with the button for the cherry on the top.

Because it is plastic, it holds its shape well and because the holes are larger than cross-stitch fabric, you can use yarn (also one of my favorite things!) to make your stitched designs in heart shaped.

Use your favorite colors and make a bargello in mini size.

If you are fond of the log cabin block– this tutorial will show you how to sew it on plastic canvas.

While these aren’t a quilt block, you could use the idea and make them with initials – perfect for gifting.

Create a set of 4 different Christmas ornament patterns with plastic canvas. This free plastic canvas Christmas project is a great way to decorate for the holidays.

This plastic canvas flamingo pin celebrates summer and vacation fun. Stitch this project while on vacation or use to adorn clothing or bags.

This is a fantastic book if you are looking at a wide variety of plastic canvas quilt blocks.

More Embroidery Resources
- How to satin stitch
- Embroidery Pillow – great for kids to learn how to sew
- Embroidered Pincushion
- How to whipstitch
- How to make a quilters knot

Becky Jorgensen is the creative quilter behind Patchwork Posse, the Patchwork Planner and her online quilt group Patchworkers Plus. You can find her patterns in books, magazines, and her quilt membership. Gather your quilting supplies, organize your sewing space, explore the process of disappearing quilt blocks, or finish a free quilt pattern. I'll help you use what you have, finish what you start and make your quilting journey fun!
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