Flower Garden Quilt

Flower GardenQuiltFeaturing Secret Stream by Snow LeopardCurved Orange Peel piecing combines with a funfolded technique to create oversized flower blocksin this cute quilt.Collection:Secret Stream bySnow LeopardTechnique:Piecing, Curved PiecingSkill Level:IntermediateFinished Size:Finished Size of Project:64” x 80” (1.63m x 2.03m)Finished Block Size: 16” x 16”(40.64cm x 40.64cm)All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy ofthis pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors orthe manner in which individual work varies. Please read theinstructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting, it isrecommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com1 of 8

Flower Garden QuiltProject designed by Stacey Day and re-colored by FreeSpirit FabricsTech edited by Alison M. SchmidtFabric RequirementsDESIGNCOLOR(A) Ember Brook(B) Butterflies(C) Foxgloves(D) Quackers(E) Toadstools(F) Bluebells(G) Little Bluebells(H) Shelley(I) Daffodil Meadow(J) Ferns(K) Turtle Shell(L) Petals(M) Designer Essential eenBlackOrangeMistITEM PWSL104.ORANGECSFSESS.MISTX1 2 yard (0.46m) 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)1 2 yard (0.46m)2 yards (1.83m)5 8 yard (0.57m)5 yards g44"Backing108"* includes bindingBacking (Purchased Separately)44" (7.43m) wideEmber BrookOR108" (2.51m) wideMillefiore Wide BackMultiPWSL093.MULTI5 yards (4.57m)BlueQBGP006.BLUE21 8 yards (1.94m)Additional Recommendations (M)100% cotton thread in colors to match72" x 88" (1.83m x 2.24m) battingOptional: Template plastic for tracing patternsCopyright 2021All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies.Please read the instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting it is recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com2 of 8

Flower Garden QuiltPreparationSewingPrint, trim, and tape together TemplatesA and B on pages 7 - 8 as indicated on thetemplate patterns. If using template plastic,trace patterns onto plastic and cut out templateshapes.Note: All seam allowances are 1 4". Pieces aresewn right sides together. Press seams openunless directed otherwise.CuttingFabrics A through J, cut from each:(8) Template A orange peel shapes, making sureto align the points of the orange peel shape withthe bias grain of the fabric, and the grainline withthe straight grain of the fabric. For directionalprints, rotate the template 90 for (4) shapes, tokeep the print in the correct orientation for thefinal blockFabric K, cut:(13) 3" x WOF; sub-cut(160) 3" squares(9) 21 2" x WOF for bindingFig. 11. Fold (1) Fabric M background shape and(1) Fabric A orange peel shape wrongsides together. Pinch each shape at the foldalong the curved edge to mark the centers.Place the two shapes right sides together,matching and pinning the marked centerpoints. Align the short straight edges of thebackground shape with the points of theorange peel shape and pin in place. Pin,then sew, the shapes together along thecurved edges, making sure the raw edgesare even, and taking care not to stretch thefabric (Fig. 1). Press the seam allowancestoward the background shape. Sew a secondFabric M background shape to the remainingcurved edge of the orange peel shape tomake an Orange Peel Unit. Make 80 OrangePeel units.Fabric L, cut:(3) 5" x WOF; sub-cut(20) 5" squaresFabric M, cut:(20) 81 2" x WOF; sub-cut(160) Template B background shapes,aligning the straight edges of the templatewith the raw edges of the fabric, and rotatingthe template for most efficient use of fabricCopyright 2021All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies.Please read the instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting it is recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com3 of 8

Flower Garden Quilt2. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner onthe wrong side of each 3" Fabric K square.Place marked squares right sides togetheron the two corners opposite the points ofan Orange Peel unit, with the lines orientedas shown (Fig. 2). Sew on the line. Trim theexcess corner fabric, leaving a 1 4" seamallowance. Press toward the corner. Repeatto add two triangle corners to all OrangePeel units.Fig. 3Fig. 23. Group the Orange Peel units in sets of (4) ofthe same print fabric, choosing and rotatingunits so that all directional prints are orientedcorrectly. Working with one set at a time,arrange the units in two rows of two unitseach, placing the units as they will appear inthe finished quilt. For construction purposes,we’ll refer to the units as unit 1, 2, 3, and 4,as noted in the (Fig. 3).Copyright 20214. Fold a Fabric L square in half, wrong sidestogether. Aligning raw edges and withright sides together, pin the folded squareto the lower right corner of unit 1 (Fig. 4).The square’s folded edge should be towardthe center of unit 1. Place unit 2 right sidestogether against unit 1, making sure theOrange Peel points align and sandwichingthe folded square in between the two units.Sew the units together along the adjacentedge as shown. Do not press.5. Fold the joined units 1 and 2 wrong sidestogether along the seam, so that the foldedsquare extends out from the units. Aligningraw edges and with right sides together, pinthe unsewn short end of the folded squareto the upper right corner of unit 3 (Fig. 5).The square’s folded edge should be towardthe center of unit 3. Place unit 4 right sidestogether against unit 3, making sure theOrange Peel points align and sandwichingthe folded square in between the two units.Sew the units together along the adjacentedge as shown – the short ends of the foldedsquare will be captured in the seams betweenunits 1 2 and units 3 4.Fig. 5Fig. 4All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies.Please read the instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting it is recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com4 of 8

Flower Garden Quilt6. Aligning the raw edges, place units 1 2 andunits 3 4 right sides together. Pull the foldedsquare open so that the square’s raw edgesalign with the raw edges of units 1 and 3 and2 and 4. Finger press the seam allowancesin opposite directions so that the seamswill nest together, if desired. Pin, then sewthe paired units together, sandwiching thesquares raw edges between the units (Fig. 6).Fig. 79. Referring to the Quilt Layout diagram onpage 6 for fabric placement, arrange theblocks in (5) rows of (4) blocks each. Sew theblocks in each row together along adjacentedges. Press. Sew the rows together alongadjacent edges. Press.FinishingFig. 6TIP: View a video tutorial on this step online at:https://youtu.be/GXe820IXZDY7. On the wrong side of the block, finger pressthe first two seam allowances at the blockcenter, removing a few stitches if necessary,so that the seam allowances ‘swirl’ andlie flat at the center point. Press the seamallowances only at the outer edges of theblock. Do not press the block center or thesandwiched square. The square will flatteninto an on-point square in the center of theblock (Fig. 7).Copyright 2021Top Assembly8. Finger press the folded edges of the on-pointsquare, gently rolling the sides of the squaretoward the center, to make a soft curve. Pin,then topstitch along the curved edges tosecure the curves in place. Press. If necessary,trim and square the block to 161 2" square.Make a total of (20) blocks. (Fig. 8)Fig. 810. Sew together the 21 2" x WOF Fabric Kbinding strips end to end using diagonalseams. Press the seams open. Press thebinding strip in half wrong sides together.11. Layer the backing (wrong side up), batting,and quilt top (right side up). Baste the layerstogether and quilt as desired. Trim excessbatting and backing even with the quilt topafter quilting is completed.12. Leaving an 8" tail of binding, sew binding totop of quilt through all layers matching all rawedges. Miter corners. Stop approximately12" from where you started. Lay both looseends of binding flat along quilt edge. Wherethese two loose ends meet, fold them backon themselves and press to form a crease.Using this crease as your stitching line, sewthe two open ends of the binding togetherright sides together. Trim seam to ¼" andpress open. Finish sewing binding to quilt.13. Turn the binding to the back of the quilt andhand stitch in place.All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies.Please read the instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting it is recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com5 of 8

Flower Garden QuiltQuilt LayoutCopyright 2021All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies.Please read the instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting it is recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com6 of 8

Flower Garden QuiltThis square shouldmeasure 1" x 1"(2.54cm x 2.54cm)when printed.*** Measure templates before cutting to confirm printing at 100%***Copyright 2021All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies.Please read the instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting it is recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com7 of 8

Flower Garden Quilt*** Measure templates before cutting to confirm printing at 100%***Copyright 2021All possible care has been taken to assure the accuracy of this pattern. We are not responsible for printing errors or the manner in which individual work varies.Please read the instructions carefully before starting this project. If kitting it is recommended a sample is made to confirm accuracy.freespiritfabrics.com8 of 8

Flower Garden Quilt Featuring Secret Stream by Snow Leopard Curved Orange Peel piecing combines with a fun folded technique to create oversized flower blocks in this cute quilt. Collection: Secret Stream by Snow Leopard Technique: Piecing, Curved Piecing Skill Level: Intermediate Finished Size: Finished Size of Project: 64" x 80" (1.63m x 2 .