Get into the summer vibe with this bright beach ball and umbrella appliqué and foundation-pieced quilt pattern from Claire Turpin, with trapunto used for the umbrellas to give extra dimension. It’ all on a yellow background to look like the soft sand of tropical beaches – you can practically hear the waves crashing and seagulls overhead.
Full materials list included in instructions
Pattern sheet included with beach ball and foundations for umbrella shapes ready for tracing
Fusible web and machine-stitched appliqué is used, but you can adapt to suit your preferred method of appliqué
Trapunto is used for the umbrellas to give extra dimension and roundness to them
Detailed step-by-step instructions, colour photographs and clear diagrams take you through all the steps, from cutting out your fabrics to creating the appliqué, foundation piecing, and finishing your quilt
Includes Claire’s tips on picking fabrics and appliqué
A great quilt pattern for advanced-level quilters with experience with a range of different techniques, especially foundation piecing and appliqué
