Free Mini Quilt Pattern + Tips for Finding Time + What's New

Hello friends!

Happy March! I hope you're feeling some of the effects of spring sun and hope wherever you are! (Well, if you're in the Northern Hemisphere that is.) Did you know March is also National Quilting Month?

Apparently, it's a thing. Any excuse to celebrate quilting and I'm all in!

In honor of the occasion I'm re-sharing the free Mini Quilt pattern called Bright Star with all of you.

Click below to find the post to download a free printable pattern.

I love mini quilts because they're a quick finish and a fun way to play with different fabric combinations. But if you don't need a mini quilt you could always turn this into a 18" x 18" pillow!

I'm also sharing a bunch of quilting tips and tricks along with this pattern as well as a look at versions of this quilt in different fabric and color combinations. I think its fascinating to see how colors and prints can change the whole feel of a quilt.

What's New on my Sewing Table - March! Easter! RBD Quilt Blocks!

It's been a while since I did a "What's New on My Sewing Table" post and I'm excited to share what I'm working on. This includes the latest RBD Quilt Block blocks. (Miracle of Miracles! I'm caught up!)

Also check out what I decided to do with the pile of Easter-inspired pastel fabrics I shared last week. 🥰 It's another free block pattern! Click below to see what's new.

Ten Tips to Find More Time for Quilting

Do you ever struggle to find more time for quilting in your life? Lisa Donnelly of Wild Plum Lane shares 10 practical tips to help you find more time in your schedule and life for quilting.

Lisa also has some free-printable worksheets to help you make more time for your favorite hobby.

Fun Finds on the Web: Ways to Channel More Spring Vibes

Check out these cute Hello Spring free stitchery patterns from Bev at Flamingo Toes.

Liza of Liza Taylor Handmade has a free pattern template for an adorable pixelated strawberry block in two sizes when you sign up for her email list.

Speaking of pixelated quilts, this free pixelated patchwork floral quilt pattern from Tilda Fabrics is still on my bucket list.

Checkout the beautiful ensemble of pouches and journal ideas created by Amy Chappell of Ameroonie Designs using beautiful botanical fabric from Riley Blake.

Here's a peek at my crocus flowers blooming this week. The rest of my yard looks pretty trashed, but these little blooms are making me happy. A good bright spot right now.

And that's a wrap for me this week. I'm on a fun trip with my daughters this weekend. They're both 'grown-ups' now - working and living on their own. One of them lives out of state, so it's been fun to have this time with them together.

As a result, I'll keep this brief today. (And since I prescheduled it again, hopefully there aren't any glitches.) Excited to share more about where we've been next week.

As always, thanks so much for stopping by.

Wishing you the best week ahead!

xo,

Amy

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