Quilting: Spring Tulips Topper & Placemats

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Made by Ruth

Spring Tulips Topper & Placemats Pattern

Category:

Quilting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Table Accessory

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Basic Skills Necessary:

Intermediate quilting skills including an accurate scant 1/4" seam.

Pattern Description:

Start growing your spring tulips now! Spring Tulips Table Topper is an original quilt pattern for an octagonal table topper and four placemats. The tulip petals and leaves have folded curved bias edges and "float" due to the turned-back bias edges, but there is no curved piecing. Choose two coordinating fabrics for the tulip centre and side petals. The background fabric should not have a large or a directional print because it is cut and sewn on various angles.

This pattern does not use applique, paper piecing or curved piecing. It is quick to construct and makes a wonderful hostess gift.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Topper 19 1/2" in diameter
4 Placemats 12" x 17"

Materials:

1 1/4 yd or 1.2 m background
1/4 yd / .2 m / 1 fat quarter tulip centre fabric
1/2 yd or .4 m coordinating fabric for tulip side petals
1/4 yd or .2 m green for stems/leaves
5/8 yd or .6 m binding
1 1/8 yd / 1 m backing and thin batting

You Will Also Need:

Neutral 100% cotton sewing thread, rotary cutter and 12 1/2" square ruler, glue stick, quilting threads to match fabrics.