Black and white quilt patterns are full of modern geometric shapes and lots of contrast. We have found our favorite patterns to share with you.

20+ BLACK AND WHITE QUILT PATTERNS

Grab your black and white fabrics scraps to make a new modern quilt. From easy quilts to more difficult we have a high contrast quilt design for you.

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FREE BLACK AND WHITE QUILT PATTERNS & TUTORIALS

Looking for a free pattern for your next quilt? We are so excited to share these free quilt patterns that utilize black and whites.

Houndstooth Quilt Pattern by A Wonderful Thought

Houndstooth is a classic pattern that would look great in a quilt top of black fabric mixed with white. Any B&W lover would love this quilt.

black and white herringbone quilt pattern

Herringbone Quilt by Polka Dot Chair

Speaking of classic patterns, herringbone is another lovely design that is easy to recreate with white fabric alternating with black. This pattern works great for beginner quilters as well as more experienced quilters.

Playroom Quilt by Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

Back a modern pattern with gray or any other solid color to add something special to a modern quilt top like this one. We love the geometric shapes of black that pop against the white background.

Bedroom Quilt by Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

If you want to lighten up the stark contrast of a black and white quilt, add in varying shades of gray. Use triangles to create X shapes.

Black and White Heart Quilt by In Color Order

Heart's look great in black prints with a white backdrop. This quilt was made using Cluck Cluck Sew's heart pattern in the black and white prints.

MORE FREE BLACK AND WHITE PATTERNS

It's all Black and White by Sew Today Clean Tomorrow
Starburst Quilt by Missouri Quilt Co. Blog

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BLACK AND WHITE QUILT PATTERNS TO BUY

Check out these black and white quilts in this section featuring quilt patterns that you can purchase. A lot of work goes into creating quilting patterns. So let's support those talented small business owners and quilt pattern makers.

Hampton Court Quilt by Busy Hands Quilts

This easy pattern looks lovely with fabric prints in black and white. The pattern design also gives an aztec vibe which is a great modern look.

Easy Black and White Quilt by My Quilt Room

You can't go wrong with a traditional quilt design and the simple colors of black and white using this pattern. Simple, but still beautiful.

Black and Gray Grid by Ma Galina Latvia

Black and white fabrics can create lovely optical illusions like this one with the help of a gray thrown in. Although the design looks complex, it is actually fairly simple to recreate this quilt.

Vertigo Baby Quilt by Amy's Quilt Co.

This simple design utilizes lots of triangles. It also has a bit of a modern style optical illusion, which we love.

Black Tie Affair Layer Cake Pattern by Little Louise Quilts

The white quilt pattern in this design really sets apart the black. The triangles mimic bowties perfect for a black tie affair!

Cups and Saucers Quilt Pattern by Fabric Sweets

Use a fabric with a black print and a completely solid white for the background on this sweet design. The use of triangles in this pattern creates a unique design.

Optical Illusion Block Quilt by Ma Galina Latvia

This gorgeous quilt also features an optical illusion that is easily created with opposite colors in each block. This one looks a little more challenging with so many places to match up to get this quilt just right.

Magnolia Quilt by Simply Mack Beth

Another great pattern for this color scheme. This quilt pattern reminds us of a farmhouse style quilt using the black and white in a large scale pattern.

Black Tie Affair by Life and Peace Quilt Co.

These elongated half triangle squares or rectangles are another way to show off bowtie shapes. Using a limited color palette really create high contrast in this pattern.

Gingham Quilt Pattern by Brights on White

Gingham uses white square blocks mixed with black and a gray to make this blocked pattern. Pair the quilt top with a fun pop of color on the back side. This looks like one of the easiest quilt patterns.