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Perfect Pattern Weights free pattern!

These just-perfect sized pattern weights, 3″ on a side, are not only just the thing for YOUR sewing room, but they make quick and easy gifts for anyone you know who sews!

PerfectPatternWeights by SarahAnnSmith.com
Can you tell how much FUN I had? Lookit the doggie as a Halloween Ghost (top row) and the goofy Space Alien (center right) and those fantastic Garden Pindots (middle and lower rows)! See free PDF for pattern and Michael Miller Fabrics fabric details.

Early in my year as a Michael Miller Fabrics Brand Ambassador for 2020, I decided to use some Marbles (MMF Basic collection) for a much-wished-for set of pattern weights. Most patterns on the internet were way too big–at least 4″ on a side. I wanted mine smaller, to fit into smaller areas. As I made them I thought what fun it would be to remember this year by using fabrics from each collection and project that I made in more weights. It’s now December, and here’s what I have….FUN! Even better, Here is a FREE Printable PDF so you can make your own. The printable version duplicates what comes next:

Here’s the hotlink again to the printable PDF.

And some new info: My cousin said the rice filled ones can be popped into the microwave (briefly!) and make nice handwarmer’s, and a friend said she uses a combination of fiberfill for soft outside and buckshot for the center to add the heft that you need for a pattern weight.

ENJOY and stay safe–here’s to hoping next year at this time we’ll be like to something approaching normalcy with COVID controlled, almost everyone vaccinated, and holidays celebrated with a LOT OF HUGS!

4 Responses to “Perfect Pattern Weights free pattern!”

  1. Kathy Pitts Says:

    Thanks for sharing this pattern. I made some a few years ago and lost the pattern. I filled them with crushed walnut shells so they could also be used as pin cushions.

  2. Sarah Ann Smith Says:

    You’re welcome! My cousin said the rice filled ones can be popped into the microwave (briefly!) and make nice handwarmer’s, and a friend said she uses a combination of fiberfill for soft outside and buckshot for the center to add the heft that you need for a pattern weight. Will update the blogpost to include both of those! Enjoy!

  3. Gayle Wigley Says:

    Just discovered you via another blog, hello from up the coast in Eastport.

  4. Sarah Ann Smith Says:

    Waving hullo! Haven’t been up your way in an age. Our youngest finished college this year, and it was to be my “summer to explore year.” Right. Plan B: maybe in 2022! Since we were in Eastport, we were at the southern end of US 1 down in Key West, so I want a bookend photo for the north end of US 1, so feel like exploring. Maybe we’ll cross paths then! Are you in PTQG?