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| Garden Quilt |
For those seeking a dynamic project combining traditional block piecing with contemporary raw edge appliqué, the Man Sewing's Rob Appell's Garden Quilt is an inspiring option. This design features two popular layouts that use Half Square Triangles (HSTs): the pinwheel and the "dynamic" pinwheel designs.
The clever combination of basic piecing and dimensional shapes is what makes this pattern unusual. The tutorial lists these as necessary materials and tools to make this project:
- 1 pack of 10" Precut Fabric Squares (Layer Cake): These will be used to build your Half Square Triangle piecing and block backgrounds.
- 2 Packs of 5" Precut Fabric Squares (Charm Packs): Have the different colors and prints for applique petals and accents.
- 6 Yards of Heat-N-Bond: A must-have fusible web to hold the raw-edge appliqué pieces in place prior to stitching.
- Small orange peel templates and specialty templates, such as the Man Sewing Burst Block Template, help to achieve consistent and repeatable cuts in the floral pieces.
Rob shows how intricate-looking floral geometry can be created with ease for quilters of all levels, and creates crisp HST pinwheels to fuse petal shapes over top.
The Garden Quilt is a great demonstration of the amazing ways precuts can be used to create an interactive work of art. From rich botanical tones to high-contrast modern prints, this pattern gives you the opportunity to practice HST piecing, plus get creative with appliqué. A project that is rewarding and makes simple geometry a thriving quilt top!
Full Tutorial: Garden Quilt Free Tutorial
