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Quilt Block Pattern

 

Wreath of Roses

Size: 18" Finished
Intermediate Level

Wreath of Roses Block

 

Cutting Instructions
Red

... Cut 4 Template A
... Cut 4 Template C
Yellow
... Cut 4 Template B

Green
... Cut 16 Template E
... Cut 4 bias strips 1 3/4" x 7 1/2"
Background
... Cut 1 square 20" x 20"
Download Template Diagrams (PDF file)

Appliquéing the Block
Step 1. Referring to Diagram I, fold green solid 1 3/4" x 7 1/4" bias strip in half, wrong sides together. Stitch 1/4" from raw edge. Trim seam allowance to 1/8". Press tube flat, centering seam allowance on back so raw edge isn’t visible from front. Using 5/8" bias bar makes pressing faster and easier. Make 4.


Diagram I

Step 2. Finger-press background 20" square in half on both length and width; use folds as placement guide (see Diagram II). Position green solid bias strips and Template A-E fabrics (in alphabetical order). Using appliqué method of choice (see Basic Quiltmaking Instructions), appliqué in place. Trim square to 18 1/2".


Diagram II


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