It's so much fun creating colorful quilts, wall hangings, table toppers, Easter baskets, or creative children crafts to welcome in the hopes of Spring and the season or renewal, hope, peace and freedom.
Making an 'Easter' quilt can be as simple as making some four patches.... and added some bits and pieces ...just from some scraps you might already have....in bunny, chick, or any pretty Easter fabric!
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 and her new parents just loved it!
Create a garland freehand! Easy and cute! This one has other sections with words like 'Birthday" but you could ass Easter, or Anniversary or any words you wanted with just free cut appliqued on letters!
Here, a simple panel, quilted but attractive with quilting stitches around the details of the print to really make them pop! Than a bountifully gathered doubled up ruffle all around. The new grandma loved this so much she had carried in on her travels so others could admire it all the way to visit her first grandchild!
Making a Baby Quilt: Japanese Strip Noodles
So easy with just simple strips of leftover fabric pieces and a simple no border binding! It made a great gift just before it was needed to give to new parent an their darling baby!
Making a Tag or Baby Fidget Quilt and Baby Giraffe Soft Toy
Burrito or Magic Pillowcase Tutorial
Michele Bilyeu: Making Prayer Flags
Perfectly easy for a quick gift for loved ones and friends!
Making a Coffee Press Wrap
With Heart and Hands: Tutorials
Whether you make an Easter quilt, or Easter basket or bag, pillowcases, or my current favorites...garlands, banners, and prayer flags.
Origami 'Petal Bag' Tutorial
How to Make a Japanese Knot Bag
Bunny Applique mini quilt
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
full quilt here)
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.
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
Allspice Abounds
Click here to download the EQ5 Project File for Easter Basket Postcard Quilt Printable Block
Allspice Abounds
Click here to download the EQ5 Project File for Easter Basket Postcard Quilt Printable Block
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'Ke
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
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
May 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
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
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. Click for a printable PDF version of Terry’s Rabbit Dance Baby Quilt
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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:
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 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 of Granny Squares – a pretty ring of grannys around the side of the basket.
Hanging Egg Basket – beautiful thread baskets for individual eggs. Have to use translate for directions, good luck but you can do it!
Magnificent Moss Basket – this beautiful stitch leads to many great color combos. You will have to register to download the free pattern
And Just for Fun!!! Easter or just plain, Spring!, Crafts for Kids of All Ages and Sizes!
Easter Crafts and Activities 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 and Activities for Kids andCrafts with Egg Cartons!
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.
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 just from this!
Gefilte Quilt
http://gefiltequilt.blogspot.com/Passover's Coming: 25 Ideas for Matzoh Fabric
Brooch to represent the Passover Exodus to freedom
Passover's Coming: 25 Ideas for Matzoh Fabric
http://gefiltequilt.blogspot.com/
Sew Up Some Drink Coasters for Yourself Or a Friend
from SewJewish.com and
How to Sew the Pomegranate Atarah for a Tallit | Video Tutorial
SewJewish.com
How do you make a sewing project Jewish without using Hebrew phrases or Jewish symbols?
White Star of David Ornament Crochet Pattern: Made with and from Red Heart Yarn!
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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.
- Gift of Gelt Bag make ahead or perhaps use forother small gifts or as a gift, itself
- 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
Dreidel Table Runner & Napkin Holders...make ahead idea
Free Fabric (Coiled Fabric or Crocheted Basket Patterns:
- 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:
She celebrates Passover and wonderful traditions for her children in some truly lovely ways!
Happy and Most Blessed Holi-days to You and Yours! May the days, months and years ahead be easier and may our gratitude only grow from the blessings of all that we have learned from the challenges of the past years!
Hope you have enjoyed this lengthy collection of ideas, patterns, tutorials and links that I have spent the past 15 plus years colleting! Is is quite challenging to continue to blog on a mobile phone but I persevere as others have faced much more than my year of isolated time at home for this past year.
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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.
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
2 comments:
Michelle, This is Doris Werkman. I fell in love with your peace flag and would like to make something similar. I am asking permission to be a somewhat copycat, with my own flair. I would acknowledge you on the label.
No need to ask! All my stuff us to share!
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