Enjoy this collection of symmetrical quilt blocks and learn finger press applique methods of hand quilting. Join blocks with sashing for whole top quilting. Pattern includes written instructions, diagrams and templates for finger press applique, whole top quilting with mitered corner binding and embroidery diagrams for embellishment.
This pattern adds a lovely selection of shapes to your template stash. Rearrange the combinations of shapes useful for all sorts of other quilting projects. Take a peek on the gallery page for the ladies choices of different colours for this project.
Symmetry Sampler Hand Applique Quilt PDF Pattern
Materials required
Scissors, for fabric and for paper
Pencils , Ruler
Pins straight and safety pins
Needles embroidery and hand sewing
Sews-all cotton thread blending for applique and jining 600 meters total
Bargain Buy Thread for Basting, -throw away bright colour so you can see it against your work. 200 meters
Wadding 90 inch wide Buy 1.75 meters
Fabrics
For background blocks small print or plain , neutral colours Buy 2.25 meters
For Strips and sashes choose a coordinating colour small print or plain Buy 1.3 meter
For applique pieces choose 3 or four coordinating colours try to avoid strong directional or large geometrical prints. A mixture of light medium dark, smaller prints and plain prints. Maybe chose one busy print to draw the focus, then plain prints to match or coordinate Buy 1/2 meter of each