Floresence Quilt

Combine traditional patchwork blocks, elegant floral appliqué and an unusual border treatment to make a very special quilt using this quilt pattern by Lorraine Cocker. Follow Lorraine's lead to add a flanged peeper border, beading and intricate and dense quilting, and you'll have created a true masterpiece.

• Full materials list included in instructions
• Detailed step-by-step instructions illustrated with diagrams take you through each stage of making this project from assembling the patchwork blocks, preparing the appliqué shapes, stitching them in place and adding the borders through to quilting and binding
• All appliqué shapes are provided full-size, ready to trace and printed in reverse for use with fusible web
• Instructions are for fusible-web appliqué blanket stitched by machine, but they can be readily adapted to suit the appliqué method of your choice
• The scallops in the outer border are appliquéd, not pieced, so they're easier to make than they look
• Suggestions provided for adding quilting in designs similar to Lorraine's
• Could be used as a stylish wallhanging or bed topper
• This project is suitable for intermediate quiltmakers who are looking for a project that combines patchwork and appliqué