Coin Collector Free Quilt Pattern by Wendy Sheppard
Coin Collector alternates framed star blocks and Snowball blocks in a 45 x 65 inch quilt designed by Wendy Sheppard. The advanced beginner project features Swatch Book by Iowa Quilt Museum. Small half-square triangles form the star centers, while corner triangles shape the larger Snowball squares. The blocks are made in several fabric combinations and assembled into thirteen rows. Cream fabric from the collection is used for the binding around the completed quilt top.
About This Free Pattern
This free quilt pattern was designed by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics.
This project is marked advanced beginner and uses pieced.
The finished quilt measures 45.0 x 65.0.
Download the pattern to review the full cutting instructions, diagrams, and sewing steps before you begin.
Coin Collector Free Quilt Pattern by Wendy Sheppard quilt pattern summary
- Cut the squares and framing rectangles, then make the small half-square triangles for the star blocks. Join the center units and add the framing pieces in the listed fabric combinations.
- Add marked corner squares to the larger print squares, stitch on the diagonals, trim, and press open to form Snowball blocks. Repeat for the required fabric combinations and quantities.
- Arrange the star and Snowball blocks into thirteen rows using the assembly diagram. Sew the blocks into rows, then join the rows to complete the quilt top.
- Layer the top with batting and backing, baste, and quilt as desired. Bind with the designated Cream fabric strips.