I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama. I am enchanted by her blog and all the lovely things she makes!
About the Flora Mini Quilt Pattern, Lauren writes:
This darling mini quilt design embodies everything I love about sewing; tiny florals, pretty details and hand sewing hexies! Made using my favourite fabric, Liberty tana lawn, it features simple patchwork borders accentuated with hand quilting. The precious flower in the centre also gives an easy introduction to the process of English paper piecing. It’s always such a pleasure to design something that suits all sewing levels. You can keep it simple with the included instructions or try something new and different to give the Flora Mini Quilt your own special touch. I can’t wait to see all the different versions you create!
It’s simply perfect!
You may have seen my slightly-more-modern version made with Pixie Dot fabrics from Ink & Arrow. Read how I sewed it completely by hand while on our family winter vacation in Tennessee.
When she gave me the pattern, Lauren provided comprehensive step by step instructions with LOTS of photos. I can’t show them all here, but I didn’t want to hold anything back from you, so I prepared the pattern for you as a PDF.
Note: the instructions direct you to use 1” hexi papers. I have included a separate sheet of printable 1” hexi’s with the pattern. Make sure you print it at 100%, no enlarging or reducing.
We’ve had some amazing designers contribute to this free mini quilt pattern series, see them all here.
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If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
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I’m so excited to share with you the pattern for our first mini quilt of 2018… Flora! This beautiful little quilt was designed by the very talented Lauren of Molly & Mama…
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Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
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I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
Disclosure: some of my posts contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through one of those links I may receive a small commission, so thank you for supporting SewCanShe when you shop! All of the opinions are my own and I only suggest products that I actually use. 🙂
My Modern Stars Quilt with matchstick quilting was my entry into QuiltCon one year. It wasn’t accepted, and I’m okay with that. I’m still trying to figure out what modern quilting is! I think the most modern thing about this quilt is the matchstick quilting… it’s straight line quilting to an extreme! Here are my tips for doing straight line quilting 4 different ways.
Hello! I’m Amy from SewsNBows. I’m a blog as a hobby; and sew for my daughter, niece, nephews, and lately; me. I have an extensive epic fail resume, so I’m kinda perfect for this series.
This must be the year of the tote bag for me, lol! The other day I went into my laundry room to find something and it hit me that I have a lot of new bags piling up on my wall.
And then I had this great idea that I’d show you all of the bags and what I am using them for now in this Show Off Saturday post AND in my live Show Off Saturday Facebook video at 11am EST. In case you didn’t catch my first-ever Facebook live video last Saturday… it was dorky and silly but totally fun and I want to do it every Saturday now.
Hi there! I know you’ve already been sewing face masks, surgical caps, and other items to help our families, neighbors, and healthcare professionals, but more help is still needed. Can you pitch in?
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This is so cute! I really like the colors and it looks like it would be a quick mini!
dear Caroline, Happy New Year Thank you so much for everything you share. A special thank you to your sister that helps you, Beka. I love receiving your emails every day. I hope your whole family and all of your loved ones have great success and happiness this year. Love, Rosemary
I’ve just begun receiving your blog and want to tell you how much I appreciate it. I’m looking forward to a year of new mini quilts, as well as possibly tackling some from 2017. Your sweet family picture tugs at my heart, a beautiful family reminding me of my younger days with three beautiful children, a handsome husband (as yours is). Closing in on 82, I cherish my memories and love seeing young families such as yours, giving me hope that all is still right with the world despite current challenges. Bless you and all those you hold dear. Looking forward to trying this lovely little quilt – love the choice of fabric, very well named.
Thank you so much for the opportunity to design a monthly mini for your readers, Caroline! I hope they enjoy making the pattern their own. Happy sewing everyone!
This is so cute! I really like the colors and it looks like it would be a quick mini!
I really love all the soft colors in this mini-quilt; so calming and sweet. Thanks for another great mini quilt pattern.
dear Caroline, Happy New Year
Thank you so much for everything you share. A special thank you to your sister that helps you, Beka.
I love receiving your emails every day.
I hope your whole family and all of your loved ones have great success and happiness this year.
Love, Rosemary
I’ve just begun receiving your blog and want to tell you how much I appreciate it. I’m looking forward to a year of new mini quilts, as well as possibly tackling some from 2017. Your sweet family picture tugs at my heart, a beautiful family reminding me of my younger days with three beautiful children, a handsome husband (as yours is). Closing in on 82, I cherish my memories and love seeing young families such as yours, giving me hope that all is still right with the world despite current challenges. Bless you and all those you hold dear.
Looking forward to trying this lovely little quilt – love the choice of fabric, very well named.
I don’t know which I love more: Lauren’s sweet embroideries or the Liberty fabrics! Combining them just melts my heart.
Thank you for your kind words Barbara. It was such a pleasure creating this design!
This is so sweet!!!
NEAT GIVEAWAY! THANK YOU!
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Thank you so much for the opportunity to design a monthly mini for your readers, Caroline! I hope they enjoy making the pattern their own. Happy sewing everyone!
I started hand stitching this during my monthly infusion treatments. You inspired me! I finally finished the border yesterday! So happy!