Whether you make an Easter quilt, or Easter basket pillowcases...here's a fun list of Easter pattern links..not just for quilts, and quilt blocks but a few super cute Easter crafts, too!
And remember 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,
The Jewish celebration of Passover, The Feast of the Unleavened Bread was practiced by ancient Israelites at the beginning of their New Year, the Spring Equinox. So, I am also including those free patterns, tutorials and links that I have for this blessed holiday, as well. Some are also used for Channukkah, so forgive the cross links and enjoy those, later or make ahead, now!
And of course, if you celebrate Spring in any form, most of these works for Spring and the beginning of new life in the changing season of the light.
Amish Basket http://www.quilterscache.com/A/AmishBasketBlock.html 12" block from Marcia Hohn at Quilter's CacheThe Jewish celebration of Passover, The Feast of the Unleavened Bread was practiced by ancient Israelites at the beginning of their New Year, the Spring Equinox. So, I am also including those free patterns, tutorials and links that I have for this blessed holiday, as well. Some are also used for Channukkah, so forgive the cross links and enjoy those, later or make ahead, now!
And of course, if you celebrate Spring in any form, most of these works for Spring and the beginning of new life in the changing season of the light.
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.
Carrot Table Runner from All People Quilt: http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/ideas/projects/objectsgarmentsother/carrotsticks_1.html
you do have to create a user name to sign in to allpeoplequilt.com...but it's all free!
Easter Basket Postcard Quilt by Auntie for Quiltzine
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
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
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
Faded Baskets Table Topper 36" x 36", by BOM QuiltsPrint this FQS Faded Baskets Instruction Page as a .pdf
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
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 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/ 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 20" Summertime Baskets 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
Cactus Pot Quilt BlockAnd 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!
Just added: Pin Cushion in a Cup Tutorial
Fabulous Easter gift for yourself or a sewing friend.
Isn't this the cutest pincushion, ever? Check it out and find a tutorial to make your own at: \
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Passover and Other Special Occasions, Gifts, and Ideas:
Do check out Cheryl Lynch's blog. She celebrates Passover and the traditions for her children in some truly lovely ways!
Six Pointed String Star: Chanukkah/Hanukkah, Passover etc.
from The Summer Sampler Series: Swim Bike Hike at
http://swimbikequilt.com/2011/
Cutting Triangles:
Download the Triangle Template here,
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.
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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
Free Fabric (Coiled Fabric or Crocheted Basket Patterns:
aster Hats; Bonnets Crafts Activities for Kids Easter Eggs, Egg Shells, & Egg Decoration Crafts Activities for Kids Crafts with Egg CartonsMy own links to lots more free quilt patterns, blocks and holiday or special quilting 'cause and just because' quilts:
- 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 Quilt Patterns
- String Quilting:Tutorial and Free Patterns
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