Scandi Blooms Quilt

Anorina Morris

Final size:

157.5 x 77.5cm (62 x 301/2in)

USD $11.37

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Simple step-by-step instructions to follow

Detailed images and diagrams

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Description

Anorina Morris used elements of Scandinavian design to create her appliquéd wallhanging. Large simple flowers blossom in an array of pretty colours in a project that will look charming on the walls of your home.

Full materials list included in the instructions
Detailed step-by-step instructions illustrated with diagrams take you through each stage of making this project from cutting the fabrics and making the blocks through to assembling the quilt, quilting and binding
Appliqué shapes are provided on the pattern sheet full-size, ready to trace
Instructions are for raw-edge fusible-web appliqué stitched by machine, but they can be readily adapted to suit the appliqué method of your choice
Adjust the size of this quilt by making more or fewer blocks: make a bed quilt, a cushion, or a bed runner
This project is precut friendly: Anorina used fat quarters for her project
It’s easy to change the colours to suit your décor
A good choice for a block swap or group quilt
Suitable for beginner quiltmakers

Materials

Designer

Anorina Morris

Why this particular craft? Embroidery was the first skill I learned when I started sewing a few years ago. I went along to a craft group with my neighbour, at her local church. The church hall was filled with tables of chatting women. Each table was working on a different craft skill. Some were quilters, others were crocheters and knitters; some were making teddy bears and a huge number were scrapbookers.

The day that we showed up, there was space at the embroidery table where the ladies were starting a new project. It was perfect timing mixed with a little bit of luck. That first day, we were taught how to transfer a pattern and the first basic embroidery stitches. I was hooked straight away and finished my project within the next few days, so that I could take it in and show the ladies my work.

Have you tried plenty of other crafts? I love to sew and quilt, although I’m not very good at clothes sewing. I love to vary patterns, and this isn’t a good thing to do when sewing clothes! I enjoy English paper piecing, but haven’t made a full-size EPP quilt yet. In this past year, I learned how to crochet. It’s my go-to craft when I’m out and about with the kids. I generally have a little project that I carry around in my handbag, so I have something to work on while I wait for them at soccer training or dance classes. Yes, I’m one of those mums, who sits and crochets on the side-lines.

Who taught you your crafting skills? I initially learned the embroidery basics from that church craft group. I stayed with the group for a few months, but with a toddler and a baby, it was tricky. I discovered sewing blogs and tutorials on YouTube and learned most of my crafty skills online.

Is it hard to find time to do your stitching? I do most of my work during the school day. The hours between 9am and 2pm are all mine, and it’s when I try to get most of my designs worked out and my main machine sewing done. The crafting that requires brain-power and some concentration. The afternoons are dedicated to ‘mum-stuff’ but then, I generally do a little hand sewing in the evenings (or look at pretty sewing pictures on Instagram and Pinterest).

What are your favourite materials to work with? I’m drawn to bright and bold colours when quilting. I love working with Japanese lawn and linen. I have a soft spot for teeny tiny floral prints and haven’t met a spot or stripe that I haven’t loved immediately.

Anorina Morris, Samelia’s Mum

Anorina Morris

@sameliasmum

www.sameliasmum.com

sameliasmum@gmail.com