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The VRD Small Project Summer Challenge and a Curated List of Small Quilts under 50″ x 50″

Hello Quilty Friends!

Happy Thursday to you!

Are you getting ready for our Small Project Summer Challenge? The first project is a quilt 50″ x 50″ or smaller and is due Friday, June 26th by midnight EST. Here’s all the info for you in case you missed it last week or on our VRD Facebook page:

Promotional poster for the VRD Small Project Summer Challenge featuring instructions on how to participate, deadlines, and prize information. Includes colorful graphics of sewing tools, quilt patterns, and decorative elements.

And here’s the schedule for the Challenge:

Graphic for VRD Small Project Summer Challenge, featuring a colorful layout with sewing icons and a schedule for six weeks of sewing projects, including a quilt, tote bag, pillow, scarf, table runner, and snack mat duo.

I had some questions about the Challenge, so I thought I’d share them with you in case you were wondering the same thing. 🙂

  1. Do the projects have to be completed? Yes, the projects need to be fully completed (quilts need to be quilted and bound) and a photo uploaded to our VRD Facebook Page or you can email photos to me at tricia@villarosadesigns.com by the week’s deadline midnight EST.
  2. Can I change/alter a pattern? Absolutely! As long as you are using a VRD pattern, you are welcome to change the size of the project, number of blocks, size of blocks, etc.
  3. Can the pillow be a pillow sham or cover? Yep, I believe most if not all of our VRD pillow patterns are for pillow covers.
  4. Do I have to do all 6 weekly challenges? Nope, you can do as many of the 6 weekly challenges as you are able. You will be entered in the weekly prize drawings that you create a project for. Easy peasy.
  5. Can I make projects ahead or can I only make one each week? I have no problem if you work ahead when you have time (hey……that’s how I roll, too). Just remember to upload your weekly project photo to the FB group or send it to me via email by each week’s deadline.
  6. Is there a separate FB group for the Small Project Summer Challenge? Nope, I have found it a lot more efficient if I stick with the VRD Facebook page that way everyone can see our Challenge projects and they’ll wish they signed up if they didn’t. Personally, I love all the inspiration I get from seeing everyone’s projects (wink, wink).

If you have a question I haven’t answered yet, just email me at tricia@villarosadesigns.com.

Our Week 1 Challenge, due June 26th by midnight EST, is a quilt under 50″ x 50″. Yes, it does need to be quilted and bound. When I set this size for the project, I was totally thinking wall quilts or table quilts (NOT runners). If your project ends up a bit wider/longer than 50″, that’s okay – I’m not that fussy. 🙂

There are quite a few smaller quilts hiding in our VRD Rose Card pattern catalog, so i thought I share them with you. And besides, it’s been a while since I created a curated pattern list.

Curated List of Small Quilts under 50″ x 50″

In addition to the 50″ x 50″ or smaller patterns below, here’s a few other suggestions for you: 1. Make larger VRD patterns smaller by making less blocks or making the blocks a smaller size. 2. You could expand a table runner, pillow cover, or other small project if desired.

Now let’s check out some great smaller VRD patterns! I’ve included links to both the digital and print versions of the patterns for your convenience. Remember, print patterns always ship for free, regardless of how many you purchase.

A person holding a colorful quilt named 'Asagail' featuring hexagonal patterns in various bright colors, standing against a wooden background with greenery.

Digital pattern HERE or Print pattern HERE

A colorful baby quilt titled 'Baby Zip Tease' featuring a zigzag pattern with shades of orange, blue, pink, and floral designs, displayed on a textured surface.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt featuring a colorful block pattern with shades of orange, purple, black, and white, titled 'Baraboo Two' by Rachelle Handmade for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design featuring three vertical panels of colorful patchwork patterns in vibrant reds, purples, and floral prints, with the title 'BE MY BABY' and 'Villa Rosa Designs' branding.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A fluffy dog sits in front of a vibrant quilt with purple and floral patterns, featuring the text 'Birdie' at the top and 'Running Doe Quilts For Villa Rosa Designs' at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design titled 'Blinds' featuring a variety of patterns in blue, green, and floral motifs, designed by Molly Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A decorative quilt titled 'Borderline' featuring various festive animals, including a Christmas tree, surrounded by red and green borders, designed by Molly Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt featuring a geometric pattern of triangles in various colors and textures, titled 'Boscobel', designed by Rachelle Handmade for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Bunny Hop' displayed outdoors against a backdrop of green trees, featuring a mix of floral and geometric patterns.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A woman holding a colorful quilt titled 'Cabin Fever' in front of a rustic wooden backdrop.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Candies' featuring a patchwork design with various patterned squares in pastel colors, created by Heidi Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design featuring a diagonal pattern of various fabric squares on a floral background, with the title 'CAREFREE' at the top and 'Villa Rosa Designs' at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt design featuring floral patterns in various shades of pink, green, and black, titled 'Child's Play' from Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt with a deer head design in shades of brown, featuring geometric patterns. The title 'Chili' is at the top, with the name 'Heidi Cook for Villa Rosa Designs' displayed below.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt design titled 'Chips & Dip' featuring a patchwork of vibrant fabric squares in various patterns, created by Heidi Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt featuring cat designs in various colors, displayed against a brick wall, with text at the top reading 'COLOR CAT' and additional branding at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt featuring letters A to Z, each surrounded by patterned fabric squares and decorative motifs, designed by Molly Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Country Life' featuring various floral and geometric patterns, bordered with a decorative design by Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Dainty Machines' featuring various sewing machine designs surrounded by floral patterns, displayed against a brick wall.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt featuring a patchwork design with red, blue, and cream fabrics, showcasing floral and festive patterns. The top of the image displays the word 'Dakota' and the brand 'Villa Rosa Designs'. A pink rose is also included in the design.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt named 'Duffy' displayed outdoors with cows in the background, featuring a mix of patterned squares and designs, under a blue sky.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design featuring a patchwork of various floral and geometric patterns in shades of pink, green, blue, and cream, with the title 'Eden Rose' and the label 'Villa Rosa Designs' displayed prominently.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A vibrant quilt design featuring floral patterns in various colors, titled 'Easy Does It' by Villa Rosa Designs. The background is a blend of soft pink and intricate designs, with the title and brand name displayed prominently.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Elegant Braids' featuring a zigzag design made from various patterned fabrics, displayed against a brick wall.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design featuring various patterned squares on a green background, with the title 'Emma Grace' and a rose graphic in the upper right corner. The design is framed with a decorative border at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design featuring various patterned squares in vibrant colors, with an orange background and a rose graphic in the top right corner. Text includes 'Eureka' and 'Villa Rosa Designs'.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful patchwork quilt featuring a mix of floral and animal patterns in pink, green, and yellow shades, titled 'Fairhaven' by Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design featuring a patchwork of red, black, and white fabrics, with floral and geometric patterns. The word 'FREEDOM' is prominently displayed at the top, alongside a graphic of a red rose. The design is branded with 'Villa Rosa Designs' at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design featuring patchwork squares in various patterns and colors, labeled 'GALAXY' at the top and 'Villa Rosa Designs' at the bottom, with decorative floral elements.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Game Play' featuring sports-themed fabric squares, including soccer, basketball, and football designs, framed with a yellow border.

Digital pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt featuring a patchwork design with varying patterns and colors, displayed outdoors with greenery in the background. The design is accompanied by the title 'Giggles' and credits to Tricia Lynn Maloney and Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design titled 'Gilda' by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork pattern with various floral and geometric fabrics in shades of green, pink, and purple, set against a pink background.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt featuring various dog breeds and playful fabric patterns, titled 'Happy Daze' by Tamara Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Happy Hollies' displayed against a brick wall, featuring red and green patchwork designs with polka dots.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Quilt design titled 'Hollandale' featuring a colorful patchwork pattern in shades of blue, green, and purple, displayed against a teal background.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt named 'Jasper' displayed against a white brick wall, featuring geometric patterns in various shades of blue, red, yellow, and green. The quilt is partially draped over a flat surface, with a logo for Running Doe Quilts and Villa Rosa Designs at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design featuring various patchwork squares in vibrant patterns, framed by the title 'LA FRANCE' and 'Villa Rosa Designs', with a pink rose in the corner.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design called 'Leucadia' featuring a patchwork of red, green, and white fabrics with various patterns, bordered by a floral print. The design includes text elements like 'joy' and 'peace'.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design titled 'Lollipop' featuring a patchwork pattern with bright squares on a white background, displayed outdoors among greenery.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design titled 'Malaysia' featuring a patchwork pattern with dark blue and white squares, adorned with colorful floral prints. The design is framed with a decorative maroon and gold border, and includes the text 'Villa Rosa Designs' at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design titled 'Mesa Verde' featuring abstract patterns in various shades of blue and green, with floral motifs, against a light beige background. The design is accompanied by branding for 'Villa Rosa Designs' and a decorative floral image.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design featuring a patchwork layout with various shades of blue, gray, and yellow fabrics. The quilt is surrounded by a simple wooden border and includes text indicating the title 'Mod Tiles Too' along with the designer's name and affiliation.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design titled 'Moondance' by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patterned background with geometric shapes in gray and light blue tones, and a white rose in the top corner.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt design titled 'Moonstone' featuring various floral and animal patterns in shades of blue, purple, and green, with branding from Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt with geometric patterns displayed on pine needles, set against a backdrop of trees and stone structure. The title 'native' is prominent at the top, and 'deeply rooted in clay' is featured at the bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt featuring a geometric design with squares and contrasting colors, labeled 'Neenah' by Rachelle Handmade for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Digital quilt pattern titled 'Nevada' designed by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork of floral and geometric fabric squares in various colors against a teal background.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Night Light' featuring a variety of patterned squares in shades of blue, yellow, pink, and orange, with floral and geometric designs, by Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful nursery rhyme-themed quilt with various patches featuring playful illustrations, surrounded by colorful toys including yellow construction tubes and small vehicles.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design titled 'Odyssey' featuring a patchwork of various fabric patterns in red, blue, yellow, and black, with whimsical motifs including hot air balloons and flowers. The quilt is framed by a decorative border.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt design titled 'On Stage' by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork of vibrant patterns, including florals, paisleys, and checkered designs, set against a red background with a rose graphic.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt design titled 'Painted Moon' featuring a star pattern with floral background, designed by Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Playdate' with various playful fabric patterns, placed on the floor with a stuffed bear and an open book on top.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Cover of a quilting pattern titled 'Pocket Change' by Kate Griffin, featuring a colorful quilt design with rectangular patches in various shades against a white background.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt titled 'Pristine' designed by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork of gray and black fabrics with floral and patterned designs, complemented by a decorative rose in the upper right corner.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design titled 'Rebound' by Molly Cook for Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a mix of patterns and vibrant colors.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A vibrant quilt design titled 'Rhiannon' featuring a patchwork of colorful squares in various floral and geometric patterns, with a decorative border and a yellow rose in the top right corner.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt named 'Scallywag' featuring a pattern of yellow and blue rectangular sections against a black background with abstract designs, displayed outdoors.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Quilt design featuring a seafood theme with patches depicting fish, octopuses, and waves, titled 'Seafood' by Heidi Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design titled 'Seasoning' featuring various animal and nature-themed fabric blocks, created by Heidi Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A woman holding a colorful quilt featuring a chevron pattern in yellow, orange, and blue against a wooden background. The quilt is titled 'Serengeti' and is associated with Running Doe Quilts for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt design titled 'Silver Star' by Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a star pattern in vibrant hues of yellow, green, blue, orange, and purple, framed by a patterned border.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt design featuring horizontal stripes with various patterns of animals, flowers, and trees, titled 'Simple Simon' by Tricia Lynn Maloney for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A young woman is holding a colorful quilt featuring zigzag patterns with various fabric designs, standing in front of a rustic metal backdrop. The quilt is labeled 'Smidge' and features branding for Running Doe Quilts.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt featuring various patches in bright colors like pink, green, blue, and orange mixed with black and white patterns, titled 'Specks of Color' by Molly Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Split Charms' featuring a pattern of squares in black, white, and vibrant colors, designed by Sugar Pine for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design featuring a star pattern in red and black, titled 'Starfire' by Villa Rosa Designs. The quilt is made with alternating floral and geometric prints, set against a bold red background, with decorative elements at the top and bottom.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Colorful quilt design featuring various patterned squares in yellow, blue, red, and green, titled 'Sunprite' by Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design named 'Taffy' by Heidi Cook for Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork of colorful and patterned fabric strips.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design named 'Take 5' featuring a pattern of blue, cream, and black fabrics arranged in a geometric layout, attributed to Melissa Milligan for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Tic Tac Toad' featuring playful patterns and designs, displayed on a chair. The quilt is predominantly made of green, blue, yellow, and patterned fabrics.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt titled 'Triple It' designed by Molly Cook for Villa Rosa Designs, featuring a patchwork design with colorful fabrics in red, green, orange, and blue arranged in a grid pattern.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A cozy quilt titled 'Tumblebug' displayed on a bench near a window, accompanied by a stuffed bear and a decorative pillow.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design titled 'Underline' featuring colorful patterned squares in a grid layout. The patterns include letters, animals, and abstract designs. The design is attributed to Molly Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Quilt design titled 'Up & Away' featuring hot air balloons, clouds, and inspirational quotes. Designed by Tamara Cook for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A colorful quilt titled 'Ups and Downs', featuring zigzag patterns in purple and pink tones set against a gray background. The quilt is framed with a purple border and displayed on a textured wooden background with pink hues.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Quilt titled 'Viroqua' featuring colorful arrow patterns in bright pink, orange, green, and blue against a contrasting background.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

A quilt design titled 'Whirly Bird' featuring geometric patterns in shades of gray and white on a wooden backdrop. The design is framed with black borders and includes text noting the designer, Tricia Lynn Maloney, and the brand, Orphan Quilt Designs for Villa Rosa Designs.

Digital Pattern HERE or Print Pattern HERE

Well, that’s it, folks! What an amazing collection of small quilts 50″ x 50″ or smaller. I knew we had a lot, but this is even more than I remembered!

I sincerely hope you made it all the way through the patterns, because there are some really awesome patterns. I bet you added some new-to-you ones to your “want to make” list. I know I did.

That’s a wrap! Next week I’ll show off my first project and I can’t wait to see what all of you participants are making for Week 1 of the Small Project Summer Challenge here on the VRD blog.

Until next week!

Sew. Laugh. Make. Repeat.

Always,

Tricia @ VRD

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