I’m so thrilled to introduce this Mini Hot Air Balloon pattern—a perfect pairing with the Fiesta in the Sky quilt! 🎈 I couldn’t resist turning this block into an adorable little coaster, capturing that balloon-festival magic in the cutest, most functional way. It’s whimsical, it’s practical, and it’ll add a pop of joy to any space! Whether you’re looking for a quick project to brighten up your table or dreaming of a whole collection of these mini balloons, this pattern is ready to inspire.
Click HERE to download the FREE Hot Air Balloon Mini pattern and get started!
Once you’ve made your 5.5” block, the sky’s the limit! Try experimenting with multiple blocks to create a cozy pillow, playful bag, eye-catching placemats, or even a quilt. Let your creativity soar!
Before you begin, make sure you’ve downloaded the pattern above.
To create your coaster, place your block on a piece of batting that’s at least 1-2” larger on all sides and spray baste it in place.
Flip it over and add a 7” x 7” backing fabric square, basting it to create a cozy quilt sandwich. Now you’re ready to start stitching!
Quilt the three layers together.
I decided to quilt my block with cross-hatch straight lines. I marked the first line with a
hera marker, then used the seam guide attached to my presser foot to create my lines about 1/2" apart.
Trim away the excess batting so that it aligns with the edge of the quilt block.
I added binding just like I would with any of my full-size quilts. I used the Art Gallery Fabrics 2.5 Edition binding from my
Land of Enchantment collection. I love these bindings because you can choose which side of the fabric you want to use for a fun way to add some extra detail to your projects.
Attach the binding strip to the front of the quilt block.
Then flip the binding around to the back side of the block and either machine or hand stitch it down.
And there you have it, a cute hot air balloon coaster that pairs perfectly with the
Fiesta in the Sky quilt pattern. These coasters are great for gift giving too!
I'd love to see what you decide to make with this pattern. Please be sure to tag me on Instagram at
@becca.plymnale.creative #BPCpatterns so I can easily find you!
Happy Sewing!!
