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Quilting Patterns - Tulip Wheel
Each tulip of the Tulip Wheel is pieced
together and then appliquéd on a 16-1/2 inch muslin square. To make this block
for the Sampler Quilt, you will need pattern pieces given, two 2 1/2 x 16 1/2 and
two 2 1/2 x 20 1/2 inch border strips of light fabric, a 20 1/2 inch square of batting
and a 21 inch square of backing. The block is quilted on an adjustable lap
frame.
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Piecing: Cut pattern
pieces as directed on individual pattern pieces. For sides of tulip, be sure
to fold material and cut two pieces together so you will have both sides of each
tulip. You can also do this by cutting 4 pieces as the pattern is given and
flipping the pattern over for the other 4 sides. Sew tulip sides to middle
flower section. Add top of stem piece along bottom of flower; then, add stem. If
curves are difficult to fit, ease in the best you can. Repeat with other 3
tulips.
Appliquéing: Turn ¼ inch seam and
baste along all sides of tulips and press. Baste and press dark fabric center
square; pin in center of muslin square. If center square is set at an angle,
stems will fit under sides of square. If square is straight, set stems under
corners. Tulips should point towards outside corners of block. Pin and appliqué
in place. Add 2 1/2 x 16 1/2 inch borders on opposite sides; then, add
2 1/2 x 20 1/2 inch borders.
Assembling: Place muslin on frame and pin corners
tightly. Add batting and appliquéd top. Pin through all three layers at
corners, middle of opposite sides, then the other tow sides. Continue to pin al
the way around, pulling the back slightly to keep the muslin taut.
Quilting:
Quilt 1/4 inch inside seams of center square, 1/4 inch outside
each tulip and in the ditch (seam) of dark parts of flower. See diagram below.
As with most blocks, this one can be used as a wall hanging or
pillow. Following these directions will give you a square pillow; however, the
shape of the Tulip Wheel suggests adapting it to a round pillow. A quilt using
only this pattern would be pretty with different fabrics for the tulips. To
unify the quilt, keep the borders the same color, and also the center square.
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