Quilter's fun: Free Quilt Pattern "Flower Garden"

Feb 23, 2011

Free Quilt Pattern "Flower Garden"

Block measures 6" x 10" finished

Here's a great way to use up your stash.

Label your pieces as you cut them.
For each block cut:
Flower color-Red "A" (1) 2-1/2" x 3-1/2"
Flower color-Red "C" (2) 2-1/2" x 4-1/2"
Green "D" (3) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares
Green "E" (2) 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" squares
Yellow "B" (1) 1-1/2" x 2-1/2"
White "F" (2) 3-1/4" x 3-1/4" squares
White "G" (6) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares

PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Step 1- Sew the "A" and "B" pieces together for the flower center. Press to the darker color.

Step 2- Flying Geese units. Draw a diagonal line on the back of (2) "D" and (2) "G" squares. Place a marked "G" square on one end of a "C" rectangle, right sides together. Sew on the line.

Fold the "G" square back over the seam and press. Cut the center layer of fabric in the corner off leaving a 1/4" seam allowance.

With right sides facing sew a marked "D" square on the opposite side of the unit. Fold back, press and cut center layer away as previously instructed.

Repeat instructions but reverse placement of squares as shown in the picture.

Step 3- Half-Square Triangles (Make 4)
Draw a diagonal line on the back of (2) "F" squares. Place a marked square on top of an "E" square, right sides facing. Sew 1/4" from each side of the drawn line, then cut apart on the line. Press seam to the dark fabric. Cut off the dog ears.

Trim the half-square triangles to measure 2-1/2" square. Note: The 45 degree line on the ruler is on the diagonal seam.

Step 4- Sew a flying geese to each side of the flower center. Press seams to the center.

Step 5- Sew a "G" square to a half-square triangle. Repeat one more time turning the half-square triangle to match the picture. Press seams to the "G" squares.