Tulip Time Wall Quilt

Pattern by Anorina Morris

@SameliasMum
www.sameliasmum.com

Requirements:

Bonding paper (eg Vliesofix or Heat n Bond etc)

Assorted print fabrics - each tulip requires 2 different prints/colours
(8) 6" x 9" background fabric (I used 4 different light solid fabrics)
1/2 yard coordinating print - backing fabric
Batting to measure 15" x 38" (this project is perfect to piece scrap batting)
Cotton thread to match the applique fabric - I used Aurifil 50wt
Cotton thread in a neutral colour for the quilting
Strip of fabric for binding (I use single binding cut at 1 3/4" wide)
Iron, board, sewing machine, general sewing supplies

** Optional: fusible stabiliser (parlan) to back the rectangles for applique

Tulip Template

1. Begin by printing out the template. Trace out 8 flower tops and 8 stem/leaf sections. Roughly
cut these shapes approximately 1/4" outside of the drawn line.

2. With the glue side down, press the shapes to the back of the assorted print fabrics. Once cool,
cut these shapes out, directly on the drawn line and remove the backing papers.

3. Fold the background fabric across both diagonals and finger press slightly. This slight crease will
be a good guide to centre the tulip shapes. Centre the shapes on the background rectangles.
Press the applique shapes in place. ** Fuse the stabiliser at this stage if using this option **

4. Using the matching thread on your machine, applique these shapes in place. I used a straight
stitch, but a zig zag or blanket or any other fancy stitch is fine too.

5. Sandwich the backing, batting and linen top. Baste with your preferred method (I like to spray
baste for little projects like this).

6. Quilt as desired. I stitched in the ditch and 1/8" along each seam line. I then loopy quilted within
each rectangle. Trim and square the quilt.
7. Attach the binding as you would a quilt.

Now go forth and make a Tulip Time Quilt for an empty wall in your home. Or perhaps
make one for a friend.

If you liked my pattern and use it to create your own Tulip Time Quilt then I would love to
see your creations. Please email a picture to sameliasmum@gmail.com or tag me on
social media with my handle @SameliasMum or hashtag #SameliasMum #TulipTimeQuilt