applique and reverse applique pattern - hand and machine directions

The first block in the Victorian Flower Garden Quilt series (9 blocks in total to make up a full-size quilt) - start yours now and collect all 9 blocks as they become available.

Lily is a small, lovely project for a first foray into the world of reverse needle-turn applique - perfect for beginning quilters.

Pattern includes all three directions for creation.

• Reverse applique by hand
• Reverse applique by machine
• Mix the two for extra 3D effect: reverse applique the stems and leaves, then applique the flowers to make them really pop.

• finished dimensions: 16 in x 16 in

  materials required:

  • background fabric: ½ yard (18 in x 18 in)
  • top fabric: ½ yard (18 in x 18 in)
  • if using reverse applique for flowers: add fat quarter or scraps for blossoms
  • batting: ½ yard (18 in x 18 in)   [for blocks, this is not needed until you stitch the whole thing together]
  • for machine reverse applique: you will also need ½ yd (18 in x 18 in) of fusible webbing
  • for pillow version: 16 in x 16 in pillow form