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Autumn Star Free Mini Quilt Pattern

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I don’t know about you, but when the weather starts to get cooler and the kids go back to school, I am ready to start some fall quilting.  I think it must have something to do with all of the glorious colors that the season brings.  The browns, rusts, and golds inspire me to get back to my sewing machine. Not only am I inspired to create, but as soon as September rolls around, out come all of my fall decorations. This mini Autumn Star quilt would be a delightful addition to those items.

I think it was the rich colors that immediately drew my attention to this pattern by The Seasoned Homemaker.  Measuring 24″ x 24″, it would be a lovely addition to anyone’s fall decor. One of the best parts of this design is that it is fat quarter friendly.  So, if you are like me and have a stash of fat quarters just calling out to be used, then this project is for you.

Interested in trying a new quilting stitch? With its crisp geometric look, this design is also an ideal way to show off your quilting skills.  Because it’s a mini, it can be displayed almost anywhere.  It can be hung on the wall, used as a table topper, or even draped over a fireplace mantel.

And don’t forget that you can switch up the colors too.  Can you imagine this done in Christmas fabrics?  It would be so pretty, and anyone would be happy to get a homemade gift like it.

Not only will you find the free downloadable PDF pattern, there are easy step by step photos and instructions to walk you through the entire quilt making process. The author even includes her pro tips. You can find the tutorial and the PDF pattern here.

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New Release: Denim & Daisy Fabric by Lori Holt

If you love Lori Holt’s cheerful vintage style, her new Denim & Daisy fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs is going to be very difficult to resist.

Denim & Daisy combines classic blue, cream and daisy-inspired prints with the nostalgic farmhouse look Lori Holt does so well. It feels fresh and summery, but the deeper denim shades give it enough warmth to work beautifully in quilts used all year round.

You can view and preorder the Denim & Daisy collection here.

What Is Included in the Collection?

The Denim & Daisy range includes 21 coordinating prints, available as yardage and in several precut fabric options:

  • Fat quarter bundle with 21 fat quarters
  • Half-yard bundle with 21 cuts
  • One-yard bundle with 21 cuts
  • 5-inch Stacker with 42 squares
  • 10-inch Stacker with 42 squares
  • 2½-inch Rolie Polie with 40 strips
  • Jolly Bar with 42 pieces measuring 5 × 10 inches

There are also 108-inch-wide backing fabrics available in Farmer’s Almanac, Prairie Flower and Wallpaper designs. Wide backing is one of those little quilting luxuries you do not fully appreciate until you realise you can finish a quilt without wrestling three long backing panels through the sewing machine.

If you are unsure which bundle suits your project, our guide to the five main types of precut quilting fabrics explains the difference between charm packs, jelly rolls, layer cakes and fat quarters.

New Denim & Daisy Quilt Kits

Fat Quarter Shop is also releasing several quilt kits featuring the collection, including:

  • Birdsong Quilt Kit
  • Bloom and Grow Quilt Kit
  • Charmed Topper or Baby Quilt Kit
  • Daisy Chain Quilt Kit
  • Fresh as a Daisy Quilt Kit
  • Sweet Golden Pears Quilt Kit
  • Blue Skies Quilt Kit

There is a lovely mixture of bed quilts, lap quilts, baby quilts and smaller projects, so you do not need to commit to an enormous heirloom quilt just to enjoy the fabrics.

The Blue Skies kit is especially appealing if you want an approachable precut-friendly project, while Birdsong and Fresh as a Daisy offer larger statement quilts for anyone ready to settle in for some serious sewing.

Why I Love This Collection

The strength of Denim & Daisy is how easily the fabrics work together. The blue and cream palette keeps everything cohesive, while the floral and vintage-inspired prints add enough personality to stop a quilt from feeling too carefully matched.

It would be beautiful for farmhouse quilts, picnic blankets, table runners, tote bags, cushion covers and quilted jackets. The smaller prints should also work well for patchwork blocks where large designs can sometimes disappear into the seams.

Precuts would be an easy place to start, especially if you want to spend more time sewing and less time standing at the cutting table debating whether two blues really match. For more ideas, have a look at our weekly precut quilting inspiration or these beginner-friendly quilt layouts.

Denim & Daisy yardage is expected to begin shipping in October 2026, with selected kits and coordinating products arriving between September and November. Reservation fees and release dates vary between products, so check the individual listing before ordering.

You can browse the complete Denim & Daisy collection by Lori Holt here.