The meadow and forest are bursting with blooms in this bohemian wild flower mini quilt. The fussy cut appliques are sewn with the fabric edges raw, designed to fray to the stitches for a ruffled finish. A contrasting border gathers the blossoms.
The pattern includes full size pattern pieces, clear step by step numbered instructions, and photos.
This is a great opportunity to practice free motion stitching, fussy cutting and applique techniques in a small composition.
A fat quarter quilt!
Supplies Needed
2 fat quarters cotton fabric for the front and back
1 fat quarter cotton flannel fabric for the middle layer
1 fat quarter flower print to fussy cut blooms and leaves
9x12 inch (23x31cm) piece fabric for stem
5x21 inch (13x53 cm) piece fabric for borders
Small pieces of flannel fabric in 4 solid colors for background flowers
Small pieces fabric in light green for leaves and stem top
Darning foot or free motion foot accessory for your sewing machine (optional)
Every step in this quilt was planned to create the most beautiful quilt possible in the most efficient way possible.
This pattern includes complete easy to follow numbered step by step directions with photos. There are full size printable patterns for each of the appliques. The pattern is written with metric units in parenthesis. If you have any questions or concerns about the pattern please contact me at Etsy.
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HOW DOES A PDF PATTERN WORK?
A PDF pattern (also called e-book or tutorial) is simply a pattern that you can view and print from your home computer. No special printer required - prints on regular copy paper. Please note that full size pattern pieces are made by taping regular copy paper together at specified points. PDF patterns are great because you can save them to your computer and reuse them anytime. No more lost or worn out pattern pieces.
PDF's can be opened and viewed from Adobe Reader which you may already have on your computer. If not, go to adobe.com for a free download.
-CAN I SELL ITEMS MADE FROM YOUR PATTERNS?
Yes! You are welcome to sell finished items handmade by you locally and online (such as Etsy). Please mention where the pattern came from ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/marylandquilter?ref=si_shop) in your listing. The pattern itself is copyrighted and can only be used by the purchaser and copied for their use. In other words, do not sell or share the pattern.
-WHAT IS FREE-MOTION QUILTING?
Free motion quilting is so much fun and easy with a little practice. You replace the straight stitch foot on any standard sewing machine with a darning or quilting foot.( It has a round circle opening or is sometimes an open half-circle) Then lower the feed dogs (The tread under the foot). Lowering the feed dogs allows you to move the fabric in all directions as you sew. By having the freedom to move the fabric you can make tight turns as you sew-- even sew your name in cursive! In many of my patterns free-motion quilting and attaching the appliques happens at the same time, saving time and giving a beautiful pattern on the back of the quilt.
Have any questions? Contact me I'll be happy to answer them.