~ Spring Flowers ~

Spring is finally here and I'm loving every single minute of this glorious season.  The crisp cool mornings on the back porch with a cup of coffee....pure HEAVEN!  My flower gardens however are lacking the earlier bloomers and the ones I do have are taking their own sweet time.  A simple fix is to make my own little spring garden party indoors.  Some of you may recognize this block from my Back Porch Blooms free pattern.  It's basically the same flower head block with a extra little punch of color by adding the pink squares to the corner units.  You will find all the blog post and free patterns associated with the Back Porch Blooms Block by clicking here.

It started out as a simple plan to make some flower blocks.  Two hours later I finally found the perfect fabrics.  Or so I thought.  One more has been added to the mix below.

 These blocks are so simple and quick.  I could make them all day.  It's a great way to use up some scraps also.  The project I have in mind is a small, and could be made in a day.  It's taking me a bit longer due to my new fur baby taking up so much of my time.  As soon as it's finished I'll share the FREE pattern with you.  I think your gonna love this one!

 #freequiltpattern #backporchbloomsquilt #podunkpretties

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New Pattern ~ Sweet Sixteen ~

Hello sweet quilting friends!  There's lot to share with you today but first I want to say a few words about my new journey.  As you already know I'm launching a new pattern shop on Craftsy.  Selling patterns has long been a dream of mine but taking that first step is always a difficult one.  Many things were standing in my way of taking that first step, so why step?  Just jump in both feet and see what happens.  Thank you so much to those of you who have been my cheerlearders and requested patterns.  Let me also say because I'm selling patterns doesn't mean I will no longer share free patterns.  So keep a look out in the next few weeks for new and exciting stuff here on the blog.   Now without further ado.....My first pattern for sale is Sweet Sixteen.

The Sweet Sixteen design was inspired by the traditional appliqued crossing tulips design.  This new modern version of the crossing tulips has no applique and no tulips.  The heart shaped flowers mimic a tulip and the chain blocks mimic a flower stem. 

It was designed as a seasonal Valentine quilt but it also works well as a fall quilt. The image below is Moda Fig Tree prints and since the quilt measures 75 x 75 it would be perfect for autumn hayrides and chilly nights by an open fire.

 In one of my favorite combinations of yellow and blue it instantly becomes a beautiful Shabby Chic design.  Wouldn't this make an amazing wedding quilt or graduation gift?

 Even though the quilt pattern uses fat quarters and fat eighths it could easily be made into a scrappy quilt, perfect for stash busting or a quilt guild raffle quilt.

The old farm house style of Sweet Sixteen makes for an amazing year around quilt.   The pattern can be purchased at Craftsy by clicking here.   Or by clicking on the Sweet Sixteen picture in the side bar.  If you prefer not to use Craftsy you can email me your paypal email at podunkpretties@gmail.com. I'll be more than happy to send you an invoice for the $10 pattern payment.    Once the invoice is paid your pattern will be emailed to you ASAP.

Thanks for stopping by my little spot in Podunk!

~ Lea Anne ~

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