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Free Paper Quilling Patterns and Ideas

Quilling is a beautiful art form that takes patience and time, but it is well worth the effort. This page is full of lovely free quilling patterns to choose from and get  started in this fun and pretty craft!

What is quilling?

Quilling is a paper art form. Using strips of paper, the artist rolls, shapes, and glues these coiled strips to create a picture or design.

This art begins with rolling the strips into coils of different tightness, then manipulating the coils into different shapes. The various quilling shapes are then glued together to create 3D art.

Paper Quilling Crafts

Wondering what can be made with paper quilling? Try some of these easy quilling ideas:

  • Greeting cards
  • Ornaments
  • Gift tags
  • Home decor
  • Picture frames
  • Book marks
  • Jewelry
  • And so much more!

One of the more popular things to make is quilling cards. The quilling is built on a nice foundation of cardstock and turns any greeting card into a special quilled masterpiece to give to someone special.

Keep in mind that quilling is a 3D art form and doesn’t mail well.  The beautiful coils will most likely get crushed in the process of mailing.

However, these cards are perfect for gifting in person, especially along with a present for the lucky recipient.

I’m thinking of using some of the free holiday quilling patterns below to make Christmas ornaments for my extending family this year. Check out the cute reindeer pattern from Red Ted Art.

Red Ted Art also has beautiful snowflake quilling patterns that would make a lovely Christmas ornament or a winter card.

The Christmas Lights Card from The Soccer Mom Blog would also look beautiful as a Christmas ornament.  So many choices for quilled Christmas ornaments this year!

Quilling can be done using the end of a thin paintbrush or even a round toothpick, but to make quilling easier and more fun, there are great quilling tools and supplies to purchase.

If quilling is something that will be done often, purchasing the tools is highly recommended!

If you are new to quilling, please go to our how to paper quilt page to learn all about quilling, its history, and find wonderful tutorials for this craft.

Tweens, teens and adults will enjoy the art of quilling so much!  So browse this page for great ideas!

Free Paper Quilling Patterns and Ideas

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Quilled Flower Bookmark

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A Quilling Tutorial with Greeting Card

A Quilling Tutorial with Greeting Card

This free quilling pattern, perfect for beginners, shows you how to quill the shapes needed to create this pretty flower for a greeting card. Craft Bits

Balloon Quilling Craft

Balloon Quilling Craft

Make a fun and colorful paper quilling balloon craft with this free quilling craft pattern. Thrifty Jinxy

Butterfly

Butterfly

Who doesn't love butterflies? Learn how to make paper quilled butterflies with this free tutorial. Red Ted Art

Cat Quilling Valentine Card

Cat Quilling Valentine Card

Check out this cute cat quilling Valentine’s Day card you can made for someone special in your life with the free instructions. Confessions of an Over Worked Mom

Christmas Lights Card

Christmas Lights Card

Go to this post to see how we made an easy quilled Christmas lights card. The Soccer Mom Blog

Christmas Poinsettia

A simple Christmas poinsettia project. Quilling, Art & Expression

Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree

This is a simple and easy technique for making a Christmas tree. Use this quilled Christmas tree to make cards for the holiday. Red Ted Art

Daisy Earrings

Daisy Earrings

In this post learn how to make paper quilled daisy earrings. Red Ted Art

DIY Frame With Quilled Flowers

DIY Frame With Quilled Flowers

Looking for a cute and fun craft project to do? Check out this DIY frame with quilled flowers. It can also be made using upcycled items. Reuse Grow Enjoy

DIY Watermelon Pendants

DIY Watermelon Pendants

Here is a paper quilled jewelry project tutorial - a Watermelon Pendant. Red Ted Art

Fall Tree

Fall Tree

How to quill a fall tree to use in autumn home decorating. Reuse Grow Enjoy

Faux Quilling Reindeer

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This stunning paper-crafted reindeer will make a beautiful holiday décor piece for the holiday. Affiliate Link to Michaels

Flower Pendant

Flower Pendant

This is a beautiful and simple flower pendant you can make by quilling. Mom and Crafters

Flower Pot Card

Flower Pot Card

Step-by-step instructions on how to make this flower pot card quilling craft. Reuse Grow Enjoy

Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace

Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace

Follow the step-by-step instructions to make a lovely Flower Quilling Pendant Necklace. Ann's Entitled Life

Framed Quilling Monogram

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Check out the quilled monogram you can make with these instructions. Affiliate Link to Joann

Heart Balloon Card

Heart Balloon Card

This DIY Quilled Heart Balloon Card is a perfect choice for teaching tweens or upper elementary kids how to paper quill. Big Family Blessings

Hot Air Balloon Valentine's Card

Hot Air Balloon Valentine's Card

While this quilled card looks very detailed, even tweens and teens can make this card by following the directions. Big Family Blessings

Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Day Card

Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Day Card

Kids will love making this cute Quilled Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Day Card as their next winter craft project. Frugal Mom Eh

Jewelry Box

Jewelry Box

Here are instructions for making a quilled jewelry box. Vikalpah

Maple Leaf

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Here is a free tutorial on how to make a stunning paper-crafted maple leaf that will make a beautiful Fall décor piece. Affiliate Link to Michaels

Nativity Craft

Nativity Craft

Learn how to make a fun, adorable, quilled nativity scene craft in a matchbox. It's a great Christmas craft for kids and teens! Big Family Blessings

Paper Floral Quilling Wreath

Paper Floral Quilling Wreath

Here is a tutorial on how to make a beautiful paper quilling wreath to brighten up your home. Moms & Crafters

Paper Quilled Rangoli Pattern

Paper Quilled Rangoli Pattern

Paper Diwali Craft! Here is an excellent Diwali classroom activity for older children, a quilled Rangoli. Red Ted Art

Pig Quill Craft

Pig Quill Craft

Use the directions here to make a fun Paper Quilling Pig Project appropriate for any skill level. Frugal Mom Eh

Pumpkin

Pumpkin #ad

Grab a faux pumpkin and some quilling paper to make a cute quilled pumpkin for the holiday. Affiliate Link to Joann

Pumpkin Paper Quill Craft

Pumpkin Paper Quill Craft

This cute quilled pumpkin is are a super-cute Halloween paper craft. Go to this page for photo step-by-step instructions and a supply list! The Soccer Mom Blog

Quilled Balloon Card

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For Beginners! This cute balloon card is an excellent project for someone to learn the art of quilling. Affiliate Link to Joann

Quilled Candle

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Quilled Clock

A quilled project which is a nice gift idea. Paper Quilling

Quilled Paper Earrings

This step-by-step tutorial teaches how to make unique and attractive quilled paper earrings. The Craftaholic Witch

Quilled Pumpkin Placecard

Quilled Pumpkin Placecard

This pumpkin quilling pattern could be used for any fall themed party whether that’s Halloween or Thanksgiving. I Confessions of an Over Worked Mom

Quilled Snowflake Patterns

Quilled Snowflake Patterns

With this tutorial, bring the fun of snow indoors with these easy paper quilled snowflake ornaments. Red Ted Art

Quilled Turkey Thanksgiving Card

Quilled Turkey Thanksgiving Card

This quilling project is ideal for older children and adults alike. Learn how to make a Thanksgiving card with a cute quilled turkey. Red Ted Art

Reindeer Pattern

Reindeer Pattern

If you want to make a gift EXTRA special this Christmas, make some super adorable quilled reindeer tags using this reindeer pattern. Red Ted Art

Sheep Quilling Craft

Sheep Quilling Craft

Kids will love making these cute sheep and then use them on cards, glue them onto popsicle sticks to make bookmarks, turn them into magnets. Frugal Mom Eh

Snail Quilling Craft

Snail Quilling Craft

Learn how to create cute little Quilled Paper Snails with this tutorial. A Kids Craft Idea! Frugal Mom Eh

Turkey

Turkey

This papercraft is an ideal project for older children to make to get into the spirit of Thanksgiving. Conserva Mom

Valentine's Heart Card

Valentine's Heart Card

These paper quilled hearts are a great art project for kids to make while learning quilling. Red Ted Art





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