Free Crib Quilt Pattern + 12 Variations for National Quilting Day

Hello friends!

I hope this week finds you well! First off, very official business: Happy National Quilting Day!

I don't know how it started or who officially authorized it, but we're not asking questions. We're just going to run with it and celebrate however we like best - whether it's some quality time at your sewing machine or supporting your favorite local quilt shop. It's the National Quilting Day thing to do. Quilting deserves its special day, right?

Free HST Crib Quilt Tutorial with 12 Different Design Options

In honor of National Quilting Day I’m sharing a fun and easy quilt idea built around one of my favorite classic building blocks: the Half-Square Triangle. Want to make it even simpler? This quilt can be made with 5" precuts! Simplify the fabric choosing AND the block making.

And better yet, you can create a whole variety of different quilt layouts with your HST blocks from a classic Broken Dishes pattern, like the one that I made, to modern geometric designs.

If you love easy piecing and lots of design possibilities, I think you’ll really enjoy this one. And I've got a free printable PDF for you with 12 different layouts + coloring pages to plot your own!

Fun Finds on the Web: Spring + Easter Inspiration

The temperatures have warmed up and the blossoms are out in my neck of the woods and officially I'm in the mood for spring sewing projects. Plus, Easter is right around the corner. I've updated my list of 30+ of my favorite Spring and Easter sewing and quilting projects and ideas from around the web.

There's a variety of fabric baskets, Easter decorations and accessories, as well as patchwork and foundation paper-piecing quilt projects.

If your time is short this year, there's also lots of ideas for small or quick projects. Honestly, there's a something for everyone looking to get your spring mojo/sewjo going.

Tip of the week: Preparing Your Patchwork Quilt Top for Quilting

This is a quick tip for your quilt top that will save you lots of time and headaches later as you prepare a patchwork top for quilting - whether you're planning to quilt the project on your own or take it to a long arm quilter.

Click below for the details on this handy last step! (As well as info on making this tumbler patchwork quilt.)

Fun Finds on the Web -

Check out these free quilt pattern from Kristy Lea of Color Play and Riley Blake. You can keep this design super simple, or include the free ladybug FPP pattern in some of the blocks!

How sweet is this little Dresden Needle Book pattern from A Spoonful of Sugar?

National Quilting Day Sales + Specials

​SOJO Fabric is having 10%-35% off shop wide through Sunday

The Fat Quarter Shop is giving away a free Sherri McConnell pattern book with orders over $40 for National Quilting Day (through 3/22).

​Doorbusters and Deals at Missouri Star​

I'm a little late getting the newsletter out today. Real life was in doing it's best to be extra real today.

Spring is in full force in my neighborhood - and it's beautiful. Blossoms and green buds on all of the trees and my first tulip popped up this week. There's still some snow-capped peaks on the mountains and I love the contrast.

At the same time all of these blooms are arriving over a month early this year - which feels weird and slightly unsettling - but it is what it is so I'm trying to soak in the fleeting beauty of these delicate blossoms while they're here!

Sadly, this is NOT my son's and husband's favorite time of year. Their poor allergies give them so much grief. My youngest is living in North Carolina outside of Charlotte right now - which he loves! - but he is experiencing next level amounts of pollen. Every time I talk to him I can tell just by looking at his eyes that he's battling an onslaught right now.

Spring feels like a perfect example of how beauty and discomfort often arrive together: buds and blossoms and hope of summer for some of us, sneezing, watery eyes and misery for others. A reminder that every season brings both joy and challenge, and part of living well is learning to hold space for both. And having compassion for the ones who might be suffering.

If you're also dealing with uncomfortable issues of any kind, I'm sending love and encouragement and patience-vibes your way. We all need them.

Hoping you can get some quality quilt-y time in this weekend. Don't squander the opportunity to celebrate National Quilting Day! 😉

Thanks again for stopping by.

xo,

Amy

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