It’s summer, the sun is shining (some days), and the prompt for July’s Creative Sewing Challenge is….’Flamingo!’ So here is a round up of some fabulous, free sewing patterns and tutorials dedicated to that pinkest of pink birds. Have fun with these!

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Now on to the tutorials! How cute is this DIY Flossie Flamingo Animal Toy on Fabric Art DIY…

And this Scrappy Flamingo Applique Project on The Sewing Loft would be fabulous to soften up outdoor furniture during the summer…

I love this beautiful Floral Flamingo Sewing Machine Cover from Flamingo Toes by Beverly McCullough…

Or for those clever quilters out there, check out this Flamingo Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern by Sew What Alicia…

Or how about my own Inspirational Flamingo Quote Hoop Art – download the free pattern and follow the step by step instructions here.

So after that lovely fix of all things pink, I hope you have got some summery flamingo inspiration under your belt. Don’t forget, sign up for the Creative Sewing Challenge for fresh sewing ideas each month…

…and here’s a handy pin for a rainy day.