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Tulips in Bloom Pattern

Category:

Quilting

Type:

Home Decor

Item:

Wall Hanging

Skill Level:

Novice

Basic Skills Necessary:

You should already know how to use a sewing machine and some of the fancier stitches. Preferable, you would also have knowledge of fusible applique and cutting out fabrics using rotary cutting tools. If not, you can still learn by referring to quilting books that teach these methods.
Machine fused applique is the easiest applique method. So don't feel afraid to give this method a try; if you haven't already done so before.

Pattern Description:

Still waiting for spring... why not create a colorful batch of tulips to hang on your wall; while you wait for them to show up in your garden or flower beds!

Let your fabric stash decide how many colors to choose! These flowers can remind us that winter will soon be past. Enjoy sewing spring up early!

This PDF pattern has colored illustrations, clear instructions, and full-size templates for the applique pieces that have already been reversed for the fusible applique process. Use my fabric choices as your guide and have fun with this project.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

Wall quilt - finished size: 34" x 25"

Materials:

Yellow (striped) - 1/2 yd. (0.50 m) [plain & pieced blocks]
Yellow (print) - 1 yd. (1 m) [border]
Yellow (light) - 1/2 yd. (0.50 m) [appliqued blocks]
Orange (plain) - 1/8 yd. (0.20 m) [if doing binding in same color - buy 1/2 yd. (0.50 m)]
Scrap Pieces - 18 colors: (3 Purple, 3 Orange, 1 Green, 3 Red, 3 Pink, 2 Yellow, 3 Blue) *
Batting and backing fabric
*I used 18 different fabrics in a mixture of prints and plains from my stash. However, feel free to choice your own color variations. If using only 1 color - 3/8 yd. (0.40 m)

You Will Also Need:

Fusible web - 1 yd. (1 m) (I like using Lite Steam-A-Seam 2)
Stabilizer or fusible interfacing - 1 yd. (1 m) [If using a lightweight fabric, this helps in the appliqueing process.]
Sewing thread - colors of your choice
Rotary cutter, ruler, and cutting mat
Basic sewing equipment