Recreate an antique appliqué quilt by hand with this quilt pattern by Susan Smith. It’s worked as a wholecloth on a linen background with stem stitched details and block boundaries – no patchwork involved.
Full materials list included in instructions
Pattern sheet included with 12 unique blocks with all appliqué shapes provided full-size, ready to trace
Make it up in your favourite colours and fabrics to make it unique
A fabulous hand-piecing project, with no sewing machine required except to add the binding
Use pre-cut fat eighths and scraps for the appliqué to use up those fabrics in your stash
Instructions are provided for needleturn appliqué, but they can be easily adapted to suit a range of alternative methods
Susan’s expert hints and tips are included to ensure your success
Alternate blocks provide an opportunity to feature your quilting
It’s easy to vary the size of the quilt, simply make more or fewer blocks
Naïve, whimsical appliqué with an unusual layout makes this quilt stand out from the rest
Suitable for advanced quilters or someone looking to hone their appliqué skills
