This quilt-as-you-go retro flower block byPattern Poole TVwas so fun to make!
I super love the different shades of pink used in this project and the shape of the petals.
I am sure this will look good on pot holders or blankets.
Image by Pattern Poole TV via Youtube
Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions.
Hold them together with a light program of quilt basting spray.
Step 2:
Mark the center of the backing by drawing horizontal and vertical lines.
Next, mark a line 3 1/2 inches away from the edge of the backing fabric.
Do this on all four sides.
Mark a line that is 2 1/4 inches away from the backing fabric.
Repeat on all four sides.
Hold it in place with a pin and set it aside.
Apply glue on the 2 corners and place 2 white triangles.
Do the same on the remaining pieces.
verify the diagonal lines are pointing to the center of the rectangle.
Once done, sew on the diagonal lines.
Trim off the excess fabric.
Step 6:
Sew the rectangles together in pairs with the right sides together.
Press the seams toward the petals.
Mark dots a quarter inch away from the underneath fabric.
Sew from dot to dot and repeat this process for all four sides of the center square.
Cut away the excess a quarter inch away from the stitching line, then press.
Step 8:
Take the medium pink 3-inch long rectangles.
Place one right side together with the side of the edge of the center square.
Use the marked lines as a guide and make the edges of the rectangle level with the lines.
Mark quarter-inch dots and sew from dot to dot.
Repeat this process for the other side.
Press with an iron.
Step 9:
Rotate the block and sew the 5 1/2-long pink rectangles on the sides.
Press with an iron.
Open, press, and trim off the excess.
Mark your quarter-inch dots and sew from dot to dot.
Do the same to the other side.
Step 12:
Sew the two longer petal pieces on the top and bottom.
Mark quarter-inch dots and sew from dot to dot.
