March Mystery Quilt

This month's mystery quilt was inspired by a quilt top Becky inherited from her grandmother (shown below).

We decided it was just way too many appliqued tulips and leaves to reproduce the quilt so here is our version that pays homage to the original with a little twist (and not quite so much applique).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We used a fusible interfacing method for most of the applique.  Becky wanted to include a short tutorial of the process so read on if you are interested.

Trace the applique design onto the non fusible side of the interfacing. Cut out the shape leaving between 1/4 and 1/2 inch of interfacing from the drawn line. Place the fusible (bumpy) side of the interfacing against the right side of chosen fabric. Sew on the line.  Trim about 1/8" from the line.

Cut a small slit in the interfacing.

Turn right side out.

Position and sew the applique in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To create the stems, cut a 1 x 6 inch piece of fabric.

 

Spray generously with Best Press or your favorite spray starch.

Fold the edges (lengthwise) toward the center of the strip (wrong sides together) and press.

Position in place with the raw edges underneath the stem and the ends tucked under the tulip blossoms.  Stitch to secure.

Have fun!