The Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt - Rolling Stones + Daisy
It's Monday! Week Three of The Vintage Flower Sampler Quilt Sew Along! I have to begin this post by saying, I am so impressed with everyone sewing along and your blocks. It makes me so happy and, I know for a fact, it makes Atsuko Matsuyama happy too!
This week we have Rolling Stones as a pieced block and Daisy is the applique block.
Rolling Stones
This block features several squares fussy-cut from a focus fabric. Atsuko Matsuyama used Fruit Label for these squares. When fussy-cutting these "stones" I used a 4.5" square up ruler. It's important to remember to cut it on the diagonal for proper orientation. The square up ruler helps since it's transparent. You could also make your own square template from Quilters Template Plastic. Or, use freezer paper and placing the fabric plus freezer paper on a light box to see the motif for proper cutting.
The smaller squares are going to be added to the 4 corners of the large fussy-cut square using the Sew and Flip method. You can find this technique described in the book. Add the smaller squares on opposite corners of the larger square and be sure to press between adding corner squares. Trim the seam allowance, flip and press!
Like in the previous block, you are going to make three rows of squares.
Press the seams in the three rows in opposite direction. Sew row one to row two, being sure to butt seams and pin. Then sew row three to row two.
Give it a good press and trim to 12.5 inches if necessary.
Daisy
The Daisy block is such a delightful applique. All the techniques for the Daisy block are the same as the previous applique blocks. Remember straight stems and gentle curves on the petals.
It's good to keep in mind, when choosing fabrics that you want to keep balance among the blocks. And just as important, add an unexpected fabric to create a good scrappy look. It harkens back to the days when every scrap was stitched into a quilt. Nothing went to waste.
When your applique is finished, trim up to 12.5 inches square. A Square-Up ruler like the Creative Grids Ruler is very handy for this!
We can't wait to see your blocks this week! It truly warms our Sunny hearts to have you sewing along with us. Don't forget to add #thevintageflowersamplerquiltsal to all your posts!