Category: Applique

This dahlia quilt patterns calls for using 8 different prints so perfect for using up scraps. The petal pattern includes notches so the petals are seamed together up tot he notch then once they are joined, appliqued down to a 14″ block. Dabs of washable school glue works great for turning the raw edges under

If you love roses like I do here’s an applique pattern to incorporate into your next quilting project. A single block would look smashing on a tote bag too! Click on this free pattern link to download the pdf file.

The great thing about applique quilts is that anything you imagine can be traced onto fabric, cut out and stitched down. The other great option is combining applique blocks with pieced blocks like a 9-patch utilizing the same fabric or colors. For me that would be scraps, of course.   To download the free pattern