Shamrocks & Rainbows – St. Patrick’s Day Sewing Projects

Are you short on St. Patrick’s Day decor? Well, you’re in luck (get it? 😉) today! I’ve got a bunch of Shamrock and Rainbow sewing projects and ideas for March! Everything from quilt blocks, to felt shamrocks, and rainbow quilts both big and small. Most of these are quick, low-effort projects you can finish fast. 

Even if you’re not looking to make anything right away, pin this image to find later. And just enjoy the eye candy and let these cheerful projects lift your spirits!

Rainbow Sewing Projects

A Rainbow has lucky March connections, but definitely isn’t limited to March. These happy rainbow projects are a perfect pick-me-up anytime of the year. 

Rainbow Mug Rug pattern by Ameroonie Designs

Amy Chappell of Ameroonie Designs is a queen of rainbow projects. Here are a few more from Amy:

Wool felt Rainbow Applique pin cushion – a free pattern tutorial from Ameroonie Designs

Applique rainbow pattern – free download from Ameroonie Designs

Foundation Paper Pieced Quilt Block by Quilty Pie

Scrappy pieced Rainbow Mini Quilt from Center Street Designs

Rainbow Remix quilt and pillow tutorial from Woodberry Way

Okay, these quilts aren’t a quick finish, but I couldn’t make a list of rainbow projects and not include them. This is my favorite scrap quilt pattern called Scrap Happy Rainbow Connection.

And here’s another fun one: this quilt pattern is called Sunshowers by Megan Collins

And how is this for an adorable St. Patrick’s Day quilt – with a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?! This quilt pattern is called Lucky and it’s from Pen and Paper Patterns.

And if you’re short on time to sew before St. Patricks Day, but still want a little way to celebrate – Polkadot Chair has a cute St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow printable gift jar idea.

Shamrock Sewing Projects:

Gingham Shamrock zippy-pouches – would be a fun little treat bag or teacher gift

Felt Shamrock Pin (boutonniere)  – a simple and inexpensive St. Patrick’s Day accessory

Felt Shamrocks St. Patrick’s Wreath – tutorial from Flamingo Toes.

Maybe just a wee bit of hand stitching is all you need – this free Shamrock stitchery pattern is found here.

#lucky Shamrock mini quilt by April Rosenthal – I love the pop of green on the black gingham

Shamrock quilt block from Pat Sloan

Heather from the Sewing Loft has a Lucky Shamrock quilt block available here in 6″ and 12″ sizes + a layout for making them into a quilt.

Lucky Shamrock applique pillow by Jedi Craft Girl

Quilting Daily has free quilt block patterns to make all of the blocks in this Tales of Ireland sampler quilt.

And I couldn’t have St. Patrick’s Day post with out sharing my Ireland Flags quilt. This one is a little more bittersweet, but sentimental to me.

Happy March y’all! (We made it!)