It's so much fun to make new Spring or Easter quilts for new babies or children transitioning into new, larger beds.
But I also make and give adult bibs, prayer flags, Alzheimer's Fidget or Sensory and Tactile Quilts as well as bags, pillowcases etc.
I love them all and this blog us filled to the brim with ideas, inspiration as well as dozens and dozens of my tutorials and thousands and thousands and thousands of other creative and talented quilters, sewists, and crafts people.
Gifts can be created from fun fabrics for all ages and stages and interests of the people you love!
Easter Blessings to all who receive our gifts of hands and heart. May you be filled with grace, joy, and peace.
I used some scraps in Beatrix Potter prints, as shown above, and made this cute but easy, baby quilt and included a little soft fabric book for a quick gift!
This little baby quilt is in flannel, and these where all the scraps I had in these colors..so no outside borders, and very simple style..but it is soft and special and still so cute! And best of all, the sweet little one who received it,
Whether you like bright, calm, or sweet pastels...they welcome in Spring.
And whether you make an Easter quilt, or Easter basket or bag, pillowcases, or my current favorites...garlands, banners, and prayer flags, it's all lovely to make and to give to others!
My links are up at the too in a full view of this blog or over to the right in my link lists and my last 7 days most popular blog posts images and link ups.
But you can also find them listed here:
Here's a fun list of photo ideas from some of my own projects files, and from so many other "Easter/Passover/ and Celebrate Spring!"pattern links..not just for quilts, and quilt blocks but a few super cute Easter crafts, too
Any spring colors, any styles in so many different crafts to choose from! And do come back as these are updated all of the time. Just click on my my master link list up at the top border, or over on the side gadgets to the right!
- String Quilting: Primers and Patterns
- Make a Magic 'Burrito' Pillowcase Crafts & Activities for Kids Home Page
This includes ideas for all
And speaking of bunnies, check out some really cute ones along with carrots, chickens, and cats and other fun Spring and Easter ideas. Plus, I've included some lovely Passover ideas for and from my Jewish readers and bloggers.
12 x 14"free pattern by Jennifer Heynen at Jennifer Jangles
Carrot Patch quilt
52 x 63"
Stacey Day for Windham Fabrics
Tulip quilt 72 x 84", free pattern by Wendy Sheppard for Windham Fabrics
Podunk Posy quilt tutorial by Lea Anne at Podunk Pretties
pieced tulip block here
full quilt here)Amish Basket see Marcia Hohn's block at:
http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AmishBasketBlock.html 12" block from Marcia Hohn at Quilter's Cache
A Tisket-a-Tasket http://quickquilts.com/golden/qg63_pattern/ 47" x 59"
Baby Flower Box:http://www.stitchinpost.com/images/free_patterns/FlowerBoxPattern.pdf
Basket Blocks by Gwen Marston:http://www.gwenmarston.com/freePattern/basket.htm
Free basket blocks pattern by Gwen Marston; from her Beaver island Quilt Retreat on Baskets.
The pattern is for one of eleven baskets quilts she made for the retreat. The quilt is made with 16 pieced baskets and 15 alternate blocks in redwork. Baskets w. Red work 60" x70"
Bitsy Baskets http://www.geocities.com/dsreedo/bitsybaskets.html fast carry along mini basket quilt 22" x 22" from Debbie Reed
Blossom Time by Lydia Quigley of the Rabbit Factory for Clothworks Textiles:
Free Easter Quilt Patterns
Bunny Quilt from Quilting Passion http://quiltingpassion.com/MQs/MQ11/
Blocks create a cute bunny shape! The finished size of this project is approximately 30" x 42", without borders and 42" x 54", with borders.
Cactus Pot Basket Block http://blocksnswaps.blogspot.com/search/label/Cactus%20Pot from Blocks 'n Swap.This basket block was first published in the Oklahoma Farmer Stockman, on January 1, 1930
Carrot Table Runner from All People Quilt: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/ideas/projects/objectsgarmentsother/carrotsticks_1.html
Easter Basket Postcard Quilt by Auntie for Quiltzine
Allspice Abounds
Click here to download the EQ5 Project File for Easter Basket Postcard Quilt Printable Block
Click here to download the printable PDF file for the project on this page.
Easter Bunny Parade Wall Hanging http://secretworkshop.com/resources/index.php?item=854546bb510f7eebb
Easter Bunny Wallhangings with pdf downloaded files at the linking site
Easter Bunny Trail Banner w. embroideryhttp://www.holleyberry.com/project.php?id=616
Tulip Garden quilt, 62 x 81" by Hallie O'Kelly at American Quilter's Society
Easter Chicks Decorate and Bunny Luv
Bonnie Sullivan of Salem OR
Check out this darling original wallhanging, wool applique on flannel, 24"x 28" and quilt designed by Bonnie for Fons and Porter, free downloads as of above at: http://www.allthroughthenight.net/All_free.php
Bunny
Wendy Gratz at Shiny Happy World
Crazy Easter Egg Struttin' Chick
Easter Wall Quilt 16.8" x 11. 6" (wouldn't this make a beautiful nursery wall hanging quilt?)
http://www.craftideas.info/html/easter_patchwork_.html
Carrot Table Runner
Better Homes and Gardens
Faded Baskets Table Topper 36" x 36", by BOM QuiltsPrint this FQS Faded Baskets Instruction Page as a .pdf
Pastel Party :All People Quilt mini quilt
Bunny Patch quilt, 38 x 46", free pattern All People Quilt
Floral Basket 1 http://www.marcusbrothers.com/makeit/projects/butterscotch_basket/index.html
Floral Basket 2 http://www.paperpanache.com/tuopen.htm paper pieced tulip block, 6" x 6"
Happy Easter 28 x 35 cm
download Happy Easter
Patchwork Peter Rabbit wall hanging, 18 x 20" The Crafty Quilter
Holiday Harvest Quilt Pattern
Jeannie's 10" Basket Block PatternMay Baskets http://quickquilts.com/golden/qg33_pattern/ 55 1/2" x 68 1/2"
Mini Basket Sampler Quilter's Online Resource Quilt, pieced and appliqued http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/styles/mini/minipatterns/minibasketsamp.html
Posy Post Quilt http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/shows_qlt/article/0,2045,DIY_15080_2505146,00.html A Simply Quilts Pattern which combines Irish chain and applique
Simple Spring table runner or placemats
Natalia Bonner as seen at Moda Bakeshop
Honey Bunny mini quilt Don't Look Now
Redwork Baskets patterns http://chickadeehollow.net/free-embroidery.htm
Scrap Baskets by Carol Doaks:This quick and easy wall quilt features a 7" basket block that is perfect for those left-over scraps. Click to download the pdf
Scrappy Baskets...15" finished quilt block of quick pieced HQTs
Stamp Basket Quilt http://www.benartex.com/projects/p_stampbasket.php
Sweet Dreams (shown)http://www.robertkaufman.com/quilting/quilts_patterns/sweet_dreams_quilt/
Umbrella Stand 6" x 6" Quilt Block http://qnm.com/webextras/feature210/
Will Work for Eggs 25" x 34" wallhanging with bunnies and eggs by Jerree McDade
http://quickquilts.com/golden/qg74_pattern/
April Bite Size Quilt, 12"square mini, mug rug or tiny table decor
Quilt Patterns Direct
Yo Yo Nines designed by Kathy L. Reinhard from Golden Quilts for McCalls.Fabulous yo yo baskets! Finished Quilt Size47 1/2" x 47 1/2"
6" Basket Quilt Blocks
10"and more Summertime Basket Quilt Blocks
12" Flower Basket Quilt Block
12" Woven Baskets Quilt Block Pattern
15" Amish Baskets Quilt Block Pattern
16" Checkerboard Flower Basket Quilt Block Pattern
Amsterdam quilt, 38 x 52", free pattern Bijou Lovely Designs
Hoppy Easter mini quilt, free pattern from my friends at Attic Window Quilt Shop
Rabbit Dance courtesy of Havel's Sewing
Cactus Pot Quilt Block
Bunny Hop Pillow
Amy at Ameroonie Designs
And don't forget how easy and how much fun making Easter pillowcases can be! Use my magical 'burrito' pillowcase pattern and a yard and maybe a bit more for trim..and you'll have a darling pillowcase in no time at all!
Make a Magic 'Burrito' Pillowcase
And consider making a little 'stuffy' toy or a little Easter gift accessory for yourself, a family member or a friend!
Funny Bunny Stuffy
Chicken Pincushions with Thread Caddy Nests
Quilted Easter chicken pouch (below) from Ulla's Quilting World...open drawstring for a little treat inside!
Egg Mug Rug
tutorial :Where The Orchids Grow
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Free Fabric (Coiled Fabric or Crocheted Basket Patterns:
of these crafts for and with children
:Easter Basket, Bunny, Chicks, Lambs, Crafts for Kids
Easter Hats & Bonnets Crafts Activities for Kids
Easter Eggs, Egg Shells, & Egg Decoration Crafts Activities for Kids
Crafts with Egg CaFabric Easter Basket, Bags and Bins Ideas:
Scalloped Edge Basket Tutorial
Bunny Egg Basket –Basket – you can either purchase fabric yarn or make your own from t-shirts.
Bunny Basket –
1st Easter Basket –
Barbie Easter Basket & Egg –
Basket of Carrots –.
Crocheted Rope Basket – great photo tutorial of how to crochet over rope.
Basketweave Basket –
BonBon the Owl –
Chunky Basket – thick yarn and substantial handle on this one.
Basket of Granny Squares – a pretty ring of grannys around the side of the basket.
Crochet Easter Basket – pretty stitch design.
Crocheted Bunny Basket – amigurumi bunny is the focal point of this amazing project.
Square Easter Basket – plastic canvas t
Crochet Easter Basket –
Hanging Egg Basket – beautiful thread baskets for individual eggs. Have to use translate for directions, good luck but you can do it!
Honeycomb Pop Basket –
Little Egg Baskets – for individual eggs or a very special treat.
Magnificent Moss Basket – this beautiful stitch leads to many great color combos. You will have to register to download the free pattern
Shelled Easter Basket –
Mini Scalloped Edge Basket –
And Just for Fun!!! Easter or just plain, Spring!, Crafts for Kids of All Ages and Sizes!Easter Crafts andActivities for Kids Home Page
This includes ideas for all of these crafts for and with children:Easter Basket, Bunny, Chicks, Lambs, Crafts for Kids
Easter Hats; Bonnets Crafts Activities for Kids
Easter Eggs, Egg Shells, & Egg Decoration Crafts Activities for Kids
Crafts with Egg Cartons
Easter Coloring Pages & Printouts
Easter Basket Crafts for Kids
Easter Bunny Crafts for Kids
Easter Chicks Crafts for Kids
Easter Lambs Crafts Ideas for Kids
Easter Hats & Bonnets Crafts Activities for Kids
Easter Eggs & Egg Decoration Crafts Activities for Kids
Crafts with Egg Shells
Crafts with Egg Cartons
Jesus Crafts Ideas for Kids
Spring Crafts
Make Easter Chicks Pop-up Cards, extra to those in links above.
And also from Easter Crafts andActivities for Kids Home Page
If you want to make these adorable pop-up Easter cards then print them in black and white (to color in) or print them in color. You will have to cut out the different parts and paste them together.
CHICKENS, CHICKENS, CHICKENS! FREE PATTERNS AND TUTORIALS!
HEN PARTY CHICKS PINCUSHION
Quiltscapes Hen Party Chicks Pincushions: TUTORIAL
Hen Party Chicks @ Sew We Quilt: STORY & TUTORIAL
Spring Chickens @ Riley Blake Designs: TUTORIAL
Printer-Friendly Instructions: PATTERN'
I ♥ Appliqué~ Raw Edge Appliqué Basics
Free Pincushion, Pincushion/Thread Catcher,Armrest Pincushion Caddy Patterns:
LOG CABIN Chicken Pin Cushion!!!
thanks for the pdf link to the Ocean Waves Quilt Guild and to the photo of a pincushion, made and featured at the "The Chicken Run" Challenge Group..see lots and lots of chickens!!
http://ohsewtempting.wordpress.com/chicken-run-gallery/
Riley Blake website:
http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2012/3/2/spring-chickens/
↑ Tried folding rick-rack for the comb, too. So cute, makes me smile.
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"Hen Party Chicks."
You've got to admit, they're adorable ~ Don't they just make you smile?!
You've got to admit, they're adorable ~ Don't they just make you smile?!
I think everyone should have a basketful of these cheerful chicks.
Printable Instructions HERE
www.quiltingworks.com/cabin-fever/projects/chicken-pin-cushion.htm
2 identical log cabin blocks, 4" x 4" (3 1/2" x 3 1/2" finished); 1 square 2" x 2" of ... Lay down one log cabin block, right side up, as illustrated with the dark half of ... Fat Quarter Bundles, Original Quilt Kits, Quilting Fabrics & FREE Quilt Patterns
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Chicken Pin Cushion from QuiltingWorks.com above...
Chicken Pincushions with Thread Caddy Nests...below
Chicken Pincushions with Thread Caddy Nests...below
Chicken Pincushions with Thread Caddy Nests
Weathervane wall quilt, free pattern by Debbie Busby at All People Quilt
Rise and Shine wall hanging, free pattern by Wendy Sheppard at Ivory Spring
Mr. Rooster, free pattern by Caroll at West Michigan Quilter
Cat's Rooster, free pattern by Jennifer Ofenstein at Sew Hooked
Jaunty Rooster, free pattern by Julie Lynch for Benartex
Birds of a Feather wall quilt by Cynthia Scott at Janome
Redwork Chicken Embroidery Pattern by Cheryl C. Fall for About.com
Rise and Shine Placemat Tutorial by Vicki Welsh
Rooster Quilt Block, free pattern at How Stuff Works
Chickens in the Coop, inspired by “Birds of a Feather” from Kevin Kosbab, made by Laura Boehnke for All People Quilt
Hen and Flowers wall hanging, free pattern at All People Quilt
Cocks Crow in the Morn, free pattern by Kaaren Johnston at The Painted Quilt
Passover and Other Special Occasions, Gifts, and Ideas:
An inspirational example of improvisational string quilt at its finest!
from The Summer Sampler Series: Swim Bike Hike at
http://swimbikequilt.com/2011/
Cutting Triangles:
Download the Triangle Template here,
no longer connect to the site, but you make figure it out on your own ;-)
Gefilte Quilt
http://gefiltequilt.blogspot.com/Passover's Coming: 25 Ideas for Matzoh Fabric
Postcards |
art quilting ideas!
Brooch to represent the Passover Exodus to freedom
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Again..all of the above ideas are from :
Gefilte Quilt
Passover's Coming: 25 Ideas for Matzoh Fabric
http://gefiltequilt.blogspot.com/
Sew Up Some Drink Coasters for Yourself Or a Friend
How to Sew the Pomegranate Atarah for a Tallit | Video Tutorial
White Star of David Ornament Crochet Pattern: Made with and from Red Heart Yarn!
Easy to crochet and to assemble, these elegant Star of David ornaments
are accented by iridescent beads for a glistening holiday celebration.
are accented by iridescent beads for a glistening holiday celebration.
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RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein 316 Soft White
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]
Yarn needle, twelve 6mm iridescent beads, sewing needle and ivory
thread, two pieces of ¼” x 6” (25 mm x 15 cm) white satin ribbon
Ornament measures ½” (11 cm) in diameter.
GAUGE: 13 hdc = 3” (8 cm). Gauge is not critical for this project.
- RED HEART® Super Saver®: 1 skein each 886 Blue A, 316 Soft White B Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75mm [US F-5] and 5.0mm [US H-8] Yarn needle
Gift of Gelt Bag make ahead or perhaps use forother small gifts or as a gift, itself
Dreidel Table Runner & Napkin Holders...make ahead idea
Free Fabric (Coiled Fabric or Crocheted Basket Patterns:
Passover Paterns pdf download sent to me by a friend
- Afikomen Bag
- Basket for Baby Moses for Your Seder Table
- Crazy Quilt Pillow
- Edible Seder Place Cards
- Etched Glass Miriam’s Cup
- Hand-Painted Matzah Cover
- Holiday Plate
- Matzah Cover
- Miriam’s Cup Doily
- Painted Matzah Cover
- Painted Miriam’s Cup
- Passover Afikomen Bag
- Passover Matzah Cover
- Passover Pillow
- Pesach Place Cards
Also for recipes and other wonderful Passover posts:
Do Check out Cheryl Lynch's blog She celebrates Passover and the traditions for her children in some truly lovely ways!
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My themes contain these among others. See top of my web page for updated links.
www.with-heart-and-hands.com
- 2,500 Free Quilt Patterns
- Huge List of Free Quilt Block Patterns
- Free Babies, Childrens Quilt Patterns
- Free Sunbonnet Sue and Sam Patterns
- Free Heart Themed Quilt Patterns
- Free Snowman Quilt Patterns
- Free Sewing Accessories Patterns
- Free Breast Cancer Awareness Quilt Patterns
- Free Patriotic Quilt Patterns
- Liberated Quilting: Free Patterns, Blocks, Ideas&Tutorials
- Free Butterfly Quilt Patterns
- Free Easter Quilt Patterns
- Free St.Patricks or Irish
Kermit Says "The Luck 'O the Irish to You!" and offers to share my free St. Paddy's Day quilt or quilt block patterns with you!
Shown above, is my own favorite simple string quilt, pieced in a diagonal pattern with 'Kiss Me I'm Irish' and other fun shamrock fabrics.Kermit's Irish green eyes are smiling on the string quilt done in greens and holiday shamrock fabrics, hope yours are too!
And above, my own green Somerset Star Potholders Tutorial complete with a free patter tutorial:
And now, some wonderful and "Free St.Patrick's Day, Shamrock or Irish Themed Free Quilt, Quilting, or Small Project Links, Patterns and Tutorials"
free St. Patrick's quilt pattern - Moonlight Quilts pdf
So cute, 4 little pieced hearts make a four leaf clover, one big clover per block, easy download makes this one a keeper!
Shamrock Quilt Block Pattern
Shamrock Wall Hanging
Free Scrappy Shamrock Quilt Pattern
Vintage Shamrock Quilt Block Pattern...Kansas City Star 1932
Here are a few vintage quilt patterns with an Irish theme to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Q if for Quilt by Martha:
Vintage Shamrock Quilt Patterns
http://qisforquilter.com/2011/03/vintage-shamrock-quilt-patterns/
Sewedhooked.com shamrock quilt above: 5: paper pieced shamrocks make up quilt
Quilting Assistant : Free Pattern : Shamrock Block
Shown above: Shamrock Quilt Block from Straw.com
Shamrock Quilt Block
Aunt Mary's Double Irish Chain Quilt Block Make an eight inch paper pieced block.
Broken Irish Chain a 10" pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache.
Celtic Sunrise - a 12" paper pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache
Single Irish Chain Baby Quilt
Double Irish Chain - a 12" pieced quilt block pattern from SewQuilty.
Double Irish Chain Quilt classic block for a pillow, or lots for a quilt.
Four Leaf Clover - 10" applique quilt block pattern from CompuQuilt.
Happy St. Patrick’s Surprise » the free quilt pattern's pdf file...lovely pieced hearts create a shamrock! Green for the Catholics, Orange for the Protestants, and White for the hope for peace between them.
Celtic Interlocking Squares Quilt Block:
Irish Chain - an 18" pieced quilt block pattern from Quilter's Cache.
Irish Chain Quilt - a 54" x 66" pieced quilt pattern from EZQuilting
Irish Eyes - a 12" pieced quilt block pattern from AZPatch.
Irish Grandma Sue Boy Block from Quiltmaker.com
Latticed Irish Chain Block a 28" block from Quilter's Cache
Scrappy Pieced Shamrock Block...turn several shamrocks into a darling quilt!
Scrappy Irish Chain Quilt - a 68-3/4" x 84-1/2" pieced quilt pattern from McCall's Quilting.
Shamrock
Single Irish Chain Quilt for Baby - alt/ 4 1/2" fussy cut w. Irish Chain from About.com
St. Patrick's Day Quilt from Kim's Big Adventure
Traditional Irish Chain Quilt lovely traditional Irish chain Quilt pattern.
Trip To Ireland Quilt - a pieced quilt pattern from Simply Quilts.
Triple Irish (chain) Flower quilt pattern from Moda
String Quilting Tutorial to get you started on your own string quilt quilt like mine, above!
Words to applique:" Kiss Me I'm Irish
Small mug wrap photo tute:
EXTRA TREAT:
Yellow Clover Vintage Quilt Block: Instructions
Vintage Pattern Directions..no longer available
**Yellow Clover a block design first published by Nancy Cabot for the Chicago Tribune.
According to Barbara Brackman's Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns, Yellow Clover is one of hundreds of Cabot patterns sold by mail order during the 1930s.
YELLOW CLOVER debuted in the Nancy Cabot quilt column in the Chicago Tribune on March 19, 1936. Cabot's notes state the following:
"Yellow, green and white form one of the most popular of present day quilt color combinations. YELLOW CLOVER is one of the newer pieced blocks which allow the quilt maker to use these colors in a most appropriate pattern.
It is a pattern which is not difficult to piece, and only 36 blocks are required for an entire coverlet. They are set together six blocks across and 6 blocks deep and surrounded by a five inch border of white material and bound with leaf green bias binding a half inch in width."
The pattern is included in most compendiums, see p.207-5 in Jinny Beyer's QUILTER'S ALBUM OF PATCHWORK PATTERNS, for example, or p.212 in Maggie Malone's 5,500 QUILT BLOCK DESIGNS, or #2459 if you're using Barbara Brackman's ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PIECED QUILT PATTERNS.
For an index of Nancy Cabot designs at this site, see. CABOT BLOCKS.
Yellow Clover:
BLOCK SIZE: 10 1/2" square
DIRECTIONS
AUNT MARY'S DOUBLE IRISH CHAIN - Antique Geometric Quilt Designs
S DOUBLE IRISH CHAIN INDEX | BOOKS or search engine by freefind advanced Quilt Notes: AUNT MARY'S DOUBLE IRISH CHAIN dates back in print to a 1906 booklet of blocks,
For an index of Nancy Cabot designs at this site, see. CABOT BLOCKS.
Yellow Clover:
BLOCK SIZE: 10 1/2" square
MATERIALS
- Dark print at least 5" x 10"
- Medium print at least 10" square
- Light print at least 16" square or one fat quarter
CUTTING
Dimensions include a 1/4" seam allowance
- Cut 2: 5" squares, dark print
- Cut 3: 5" squares, medium print
- Cut 5: 5" squares, light print
- Cut 4: 3 3/8" squares, light print, then cut them in quarters diagonally to yield 16 side triangles
- Cut 7: 2" squares, light, then cut 2 of them in half diagonally to yield 4 corner triangles
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AUNT MARY'S DOUBLE IRISH CHAIN - Antique Geometric Quilt Designs
S DOUBLE IRISH CHAIN INDEX | BOOKS or search engine by freefind advanced Quilt Notes: AUNT MARY'S DOUBLE IRISH CHAIN dates back in print to a 1906 booklet of blocks,
Michele Bilyeu Creates With Heart and Hands as she shares her imaginative, magical, and healing journey from Alaska to Oregon. Creating, designing, sewing, quilting, and wildcrafting... from my heart and with my hands.
