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    Home » Quilts » Free Patterns

    Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern

    Updated: May 25, 2021 by Melissa Mortenson · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 8 Comments

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

    Amy from Ameroonie Designs is back with us today sharing a free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern.  It’s bright and cheery and just what I needed on this dreary, rainy day!  If you don’t want to make a mini quilt, there are also instructions to turn it into a quilted pillow. If you like this project then you may also like this Wonderland Mini Quilt Pattern. 

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

    Hi! Amy Chappell from Ameroonie Designs here again! I live in Utah and while we still have a few more months of winter weather, March has me ready for springtime dreaming! And when I saw this Bloom Where You’re Planted fabric by Lori Whitlock for Riley Blake designs, I knew just what I wanted to make.

    I just love the look of scrappy quilts and decided to make this spring mini quilt out of scrappy sawtooth stars. I pulled from my stash and matched the colors in the floral print I wanted to use as the background for my umbrellas.

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

    Fabric requirements for the Mini Quilt Pattern:

    ¼ yard white on white background
    ¼ yard small floral
    ¼ yard for binding
    16- 3″ colored squares from scraps
    ⅔ yard backing fabric

    Additional supplies:

    various felt colors- I highly recommend a quality wool blend
    embroidery floss
    sewing machine and tools
    quilt batting
    Umbrella pattern- download it on the TEMPLATES PAGE 
    freezer paper

    Cutting Directions:

    From white on white background fabric:
    • 4- 5 ¼″ squares
    • 4- 2 ½″ squares
    • 4- 2 ½″ X 4 ½″ rectangles

    From small floral:

    • 5- 4 ½″ squares
    • 2- 2 ½″  X 16 ½″ strips
    • 2- 2 ½″ X 20 ½″ strips

    From various colored scraps:

    • 16- 3″ squares

    From backing fabric

    • 21″ square

    From quilt batting

    • 21″ square

    Directions to make the Mini Quilt:

    How to make the flying geese blocks:

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

    I used this tutorial by Diary of a Quilter to make flying geese sawtooth stars. It’s a great reference if you want to design your own project! I’ll show you how I made our particular stars below:

    1.  Begin by marking a diagonal line on the backs of all your 3″ colored squares. Divide them into 4 groups of 4. Take one 5 ¼″ white on white square and place it right side up in front of you. Take 2 squares from one of your groups and place them right side down on the white square so they line up diagonally from each other and the drawn lines line up. The corners will overlap.
    2.  Pin the colored squares in place and sew on either side of your marked line with a scant ¼″ seam. Cut apart on the drawn line.
    3.  Press the colored triangles away from the white (seam allowance will go toward the triangles)
    4.  Pin the other two colored squares from the group to the two halves. (see picture for positioning) They are still right sides together.
    5. Sew on either side of the marked line, again using a scant ¼″ seam allowance. Cut along the drawn line.
    6.  Press the colored triangle away from the white center. Square up to 2 ½″ X 4 ½″, making sure to leave ¼″ between the point where the two colored triangles cross and the edge. Repeat for all groups, you should end with 16 flying geese units in all.

    How to Create the Umbrella applique:

    *NOTE: you can leave off the umbrella applique if you like, the mini would be darling without it as well.

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

    I have found the best way for cutting applique pieces out of felt is to use freezer paper. Trace five umbrella tops onto the paper side of a small piece of freezer paper. Cut apart all the tops so they are separate.

    Use an iron on medium heat and press the umbrella tops onto the background color of felt you are going to use. Cut out along the outside of the umbrella top. Peel the freezer paper off the felt piece.

    Trim paper away from the centerpiece of the umbrella top, leaving a small margin around the lines. Press the paper onto the accent color of felt and cut it out.

    Stitch the umbrellas onto the 4 ½″ floral squares using a sewing machine or embroidery floss- I used 3 strands of floss. I varied the position of the umbrellas on each square, just make sure to keep in mind seam allowances and room for the handle when you place the umbrella tops.

    Use the template to trace the umbrella handles onto the floral fabric. I use a lightbox, but you can also put it up against a window when it’s light outside to see the pattern. Stitch the handles using a back stitch and embroidery floss.

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

    Assembling the Mini Quilt Top:

    Lay out your rows according to the picture:

    • Row 1: 2 ½″ square, flying geese block, 2 ½″X 4 ½″ rectangle, flying geese block, 2 ½″ square.
    • Row 2: flying geese block, 4 ½″ square (umbrella), flying geese block, flying geese block, umbrella, flying geese block.
    • Row 3: 2 ½″ X 4 ½″ rectangle, flying geese block, flying geese block, umbrella, flying geese block, flying geese block, 2 ½″ X 4 ½″ rectangle.
    • Row 4: flying geese block, umbrella, flying geese block, flying geese block, umbrella, flying geese block.
    • Row 5: 2 ½″ square, flying geese block, 2 ½″ X 4″ rectangle, flying geese block 2 ½″ square.

    Assemble rows together, press seam allowances away from the flying geese blocks.
    Sew rows to each other, nesting seams together.
    Next, sew side borders on.
    Sew on top and bottom borders.
    Quilt and square up to 20″, bind and you are done!

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

    *If you are making a pillow cover, use a plain fabric for the back of your quilt sandwich when quilting.

    Cut your backing into two 20″ X 15″ rectangles. Press one 20″ side of each rectangle over 1″, then over 1″ again to create a hem. (if your backing is a directional print, make sure the sides you hem will be overlapping once placed on the back of your quilt).

    After your quilt is quilted and squared up to 20″ place face down and put backing pieces right side up on the back of the quilt, making sure they overlap, and the sides and top and bottom are lined up with the quilt. Baste in place. Bind the quilt as desired and now you have the option of a quilt or pillow!

    Other Fun Projects by Amy:

    how to create word art embroidery hoop

    Word Art Embroidery Hoop Tutorial

    Tutorial for a baby doll diaper bag

    Baby Doll Diaper Bag Tutorial

    how to sew fabric carrots

    How to Make Fabric Carrots

     

    About the Maker:

    Hi! My name is Amy Chappell and I blog over at Ameroonie Designs. I currently live in Utah with my husband and 6 kids. I love being a mom but needed an outlet that would give me something to do that stayed done, enter sewing and creating. Love the satisfaction of taking fabric and ideas and making something new. I also love that blogging has given me a way to meet new people and find a community of amazing people who love fabric and sewing as much as I do.
    xoxo,
    Amy
    Ameroonie Designs
    www.amerooniedesigns.blogspot.com

    Free Springtime Showers Mini Quilt Pattern; would also be a cute DIY pillow for Spring. #miniquilt #miniquiltpattern

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    Melissa Mortenson

    Melissa Mortenson is a blogger, designer, and content creator. She is the Polka Dot Chair blog founder and has been sharing fresh and creative ideas with readers since 2008. She is the author of “Project Teen, Handmade Gifts your Teen will Actually Love.” Her work and designs have been featured on HuffPost, TODAY, Pioneer Woman, HGTV, BuzzFeed, Better Homes & Gardens, and many other established publications. Her first fabric line, “Derby Style,” debuted in January 2015 through Riley Blake Designs.  Additional fabric collections have followed it in subsequent years. A mom of 3, she considers herself lucky to be living in Kentucky.

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    Comments

    1. Kay says

      March 06, 2018 at 4:34 am

      Thank you of this tutorial. I love a good mini, it is so satisfying to finish a project quickly sometimes. x

      Reply
    2. Ttudy Thomas says

      March 06, 2018 at 7:14 am

      Good Morning, Love to do this Springtime Shower mini quilt. I can not find out where the template is for the umbrella template. Can you Please tell me where to get the template for this. Thanks Amy and Mellissa.

      Reply
    3. Ivory says

      March 10, 2018 at 10:36 pm

      Outstanding! I always love your work.

      Reply
    4. Deena Laux says

      March 11, 2018 at 12:29 am

      Is there a place on your blog where I can print out the pattern? Holding a copy of the pattern in my hand gives me a better chance of making it correctly! I’m old and trying to look on my iPhone is really hard. I’m just not very computer savvy!! ?. This is the cutest pattern!! You’re so talented!!

      Reply
    5. Kaholly says

      March 11, 2018 at 9:15 am

      This is the sweetest! THank you so very much for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Julie @ The Crafty Quilter says

      March 30, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      This is absolutely adorable! Thank you for the wonderful tutorial.

      Reply
    7. Jo Stires says

      April 08, 2018 at 11:53 am

      I, too, would like to have the pattern for the umbrella and raindrops. Where can I find it so I can print it out?

      Reply
      • Melissa Mortenson says

        April 09, 2018 at 1:21 pm

        It’s here. Just click the link in the tutorial!

        Reply

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