The Beauty in Cross Stitch

This post is a tribute to embroidery, to quilting, and to moms everywhere.  So many of us learned to sew and quilt from our moms and/or grandmas, and we remember their patience and love in teaching us these skills.  Happy (upcoming) Mothers Day to all!

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The Beauty in Cross Stitch by Myrt Gehring (Utah), quilted by Carole Lifferth.  

Myrt Gehring did the beautiful cross stitch and other embroidery on this quilt, which was exhibited at the 2024 Springville (Utah) quilt show. She says, "I'm dedicating this quilt to my mom! She was an awesome seamstress and taught me so much." The interlocking hearts were made with lines of red cross stitch, filled in with delicate sprigs of flowers.

Myrt says, "[My mom] taught me how to sew, crochet and embroider.  Now my passion is for quilting.  I wish she were here to see and share it with me.  I love creating from all the beautiful fabrics we have to choose from! My mother would love it, too." 

We admire the detailed borders, including a pleated pink fabric trimmed with crocheted loops.

Carole Lifferth (@quiltingloft) did some spectacular machine quilting, dividing the blocks into smaller areas to create intricate quilting designs which add so much to this lovely quilt.
 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2024 Springville (Utah) quilt show.

Free pattern day! Mother's Day quilts

Mother's Day is just around the corner.  We're showing some fabulous FREE patterns for wall quilts, mug rugs, fabric cards, and fabric flowers! Download your favorite patterns today!  

To go to a pattern: Scroll down the page until you see the quilt you like, then click on the words "CLICK for PDF download" in the title above the quilt.

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Mother’s Day mug rug, free tutorial by Mack and Mabel (CLICK for PDF download)

Stitched Flower card for Mom, free tutorial at Crafts Beautiful (CLICK for tutorial) 

DIY Mother’s Day card, free tutorial at Sew Can She (CLICK For tutorial) 

 Fabric Bookmarks for Mother’s Day, free tutorial at Fiskars (CLICK for tutorial) 

Fabric Flowers, free pattern by Robin Rivera at Ink and Arrow (CLICK for PDF download)

Spring Tulips from fabric, free pattern at Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download)

Fabric tulips tutorial at Thermoweb (CLICK for tutorial) 

A Rose by Any Other Name, 40 x 59”, free pattern by Marinda Stewart for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Radiance Bloom mini quilt, ~12 x 17”, free pattern by Robin Pickens (CLICK for PDF download)  

Coiffure quilt, 60 x 64”, free pattern by Casey York for Windham Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)  

Daydreamer quilt, ~56 x 76”, free pattern at Tilda’s World (CLICK for PDF download) 

Bloomin Bowl – A Mother’s Day Bouquet, 37 x 17”, free pattern by Denise M. Russart at Just Quiltin (CLICK for PDF download) 

A Fashionista Studio quilt, 42 x 57”, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Boudoir dress quilt, 36 x 40”, free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)  

Hats Off quilt, 48” square, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Kaffe Fassett Hat Box quilt, free tutorial at We All Sew (CLICK for tutorial)

Amani quilt block (or mug rug), 9” square, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Ayumi quilt, 75” square, free pattern by Stacey Day for P&B Textiles (CLICK for PDF download) 

Bokashi Blossoms wall quilt, 40 x 55”, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

City Blooms quilt, 50” x 62", free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF instructions) + (CLICK for PDF templates)

Daisy Daydream quilt, 50 x 62", free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF instructions) + (CLICK for PDF templates)

Flower wall hanging, 24 x 38", free pattern by Marie Duncan for Yarnspirations (CLICK for PDF download) 

Fridge Art wall quilt, 50” square, free pattern at Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Frosty Carnations quilt or table topper, 33” square, free pattern at Quilters World (CLICK for PDF download) 

Rosette Rows quilt, 53 x 62”, free pattern at RJR Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Souvenir quilt, ~26 x 36”, free pattern by Karen Cunagin for Hoffman California Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download) 

Flowerpot Quilt, ~ 60 x 74”, and Pillow, free patterns at Tilda’s World (CLICK for PDF for QUILT) + (CLICK for PDF for PILLOW)

Flowertopia, 39 x 50", free pattern by Heidi Pridemore for Michael Miller Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

Roses wall quilt, 44” square, free pattern by Cathy Wiggins for AQS (CLICK for PDF download) 

 Windflowers quilt, 89 x 84”, free pattern at Art Gallery Fabrics (CLICK for PDF download)

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Free pattern day! Mother's Day Quilts

Mother's Day is just around the corner.  We're showing some fabulous FREE patterns for quilts, mug rugs,  fabric cards, and fabric flowers! Note:  This post has been UPDATED.  For the latest patterns, please check out our updated Free Pattern Day for Mother's Day Quilts (CLICK HERE!)

p.s. Check out our E-Bay shop for great bargains on beautiful jewelry, patterns and collectible items. For continuous free quilt patterns, please visit us on Twitter !

Image credits: This post was updated on April 6, 2025. The photo montage shown on this page is a derivative work that is the property of Quilt Inspiration. If any links are broken, we'd love to know so we can fix it. Please email us at QuiltInspiration {at} gmail {dot} com.