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Free Cinco De Mayo Quilt Block Pattern

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Ready to spice things up for Cinco de Mayo?  You can with this easy and fun quilt block from Quilter by Design.

This design is essentially the economy block, but with a bit of twist on the larger inset square.  I have never seen a split background like she does in that square.  I think I’m going to have to give that a try.  I love that hot chili pepper fabric she used for her center square.  What fun!

You will find helpful instruction on cutting that striped fabric in the right way so the stripes are all going the same way.

This block is a great example of how fabric and colors can change up the feel of a traditional quilt block.

Click here to get the free tutorial: Cinco de Mayo

[photo from Quilter by Design]

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Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern – Etsy Review

This one has such a soft, dreamy feel to it. The Girl in Meadow Hand Embroidery Pattern, Floral Design (PDF) from ModaVationStitchery is a digital download on Etsy, priced at AU$3.29 on sale from AU$8.22, and the shop is showing a 5 out of 5 star rating. Etsy lists it as a craft supply download with 2 PDF files included.

What makes this design appealing is the calm, nature-filled look. The listing describes it as a girl sitting in a meadow surrounded by flowers, with flowing hair, delicate blooms, and grass, and it is clearly aimed at stitchers who enjoy feminine hoop art and floral scenes rather than cartoonish motifs. It feels like the sort of project that would look lovely framed in a hoop for a bedroom, reading corner, or handmade gift.

There are some nice practical details too. The listing says the pattern comes in 6 hoop sizes ranging from 3 inches to 8 inches, and it includes a stitch guide, thread colour suggestions, and an Embroidery Guide for Beginners. That gives it a bit more support than a bare-bones printable, even though the seller is also clear that this is design-only and does not include step-by-step instructions.