Count down to the Secret Garden Quilt pattern and tutorial, here is another group of applique patterns: the “Songbird, Tree and Sun“. From “Flowers“, “Ladybug, Butterfly & Snail“, this, and one more applique to go before we move into the final assembly of the quilt. Can’t wait to share it as soon as possible.
Have I told you before that due to the considerable bountiful design of the Secret Garden Quilt, I need to split the tutorial into a few parts? By doing so, also gives me more time to prepare the proper pattern in downloadable and printable pdf form. Besides the huge quilt I’d design and quilt, this is also my biggest challenge in pattern and tutorial sharing. Hope it gets more “LIKES” and “LOVES” from you all!!!
Ciao, need to prepare the next tutorial of the quilt [font for the Secret Garden word] and prepare my new house for moving in 🙂 More updates coming your way!
Songbird, Tree & Sun Applique Patterns
Download patterns here:
1. Songbird Applique Pattern.
2. Tree & leaves Applique Patterns
3. Sun Applique Pattern
[Update] For Secret Garden Quilt: Download and print the complete ready-to-stick-on applique fusible web pattern in mirror image here:
1. Songbird Applique Pattern
2. Tree & leaves Applique Patterns
3. Sun Applique Pattern
Refer to this method for a fast and easy way to make a huge amount of fabric applique.
Tools & Materials
1. Applique patterns (printed or traced on paper)
2. Applique fusible web (I used Steam-A-Seam)
3. Scrap fabrics
4. Base fabric (to place your applique on)
5. Scissors
6. Iron
7. Printer and paper (letter size)
Remark: Follow the instruction of the applique fusible web you are using.
Refer to this method for a fast and easy way to make a huge amount of fabric applique.
Or, use your favorite method to cut out iron-on fusible applique pieces.
You may also use the above applique patterns with other applique methods, for example, needle turn applique.
Peel off the backing paper from the cut-out applique pieces, stick them on the base fabric following the pattern.
Permanently fuse the applique on the base fabric with medium heat iron.
Stick the bird and it’s beak above the tree branch, with beak under the body.
Follow by its tail.
Then it’s wing and eye.
Permanently fuse the applique on the base fabric with medium heat iron.
Repeat the same to the music note applique pieces.
Sew around raw edges with your preferred stitch design.
Also, sew the feet of the songbird. I drew the feet with an erasable fabric marker, then run a few rounds of straight stitch on the lines to “embroider” it.
The photo shows the appliques of the songbird and tree branch after completion with the trapunto quilting method.
Peel off the backing paper from the cut-out applique pieces of the sun, stick the center of the sun on the base fabric.
Arrange the sunray pieces around the sun. The designed dimension of the sun is 11″ x 11″, so limit them within this measurement.
A complete sun applique arrangement.
Permanently fuse the applique on the base fabric with medium heat iron.
Sew around raw edges with your preferred stitch design.
I quilted the sun with trapunto method.
If you look carefully, you will also notice that I circular quilt around the sun rays with a straight stitch.
I too have just discovered your website, your creations are so impressive, your are very generous to share your time & your amazing talent.
Thank you
Joanne, I have ‘Case’d your appliqués and am making a table topper for my daughters dining room. Thank you for all your hard work and willingness to share.
Joanne G.
You are most welcome. Happy that your daughter has received the lovely handmade from her mommy.
How kind of you to share your talent in this way! I am attending the wedding of two musicians and I can’t wait to make this adorable wall hanging for a gift. Thanks so much.
I absolutely LOVE your tutorials! Thank you so MUCH for sharing them.
Thanks, they do still sell the pattern. I appreciate it.
Barbara
That’s great to still have the Sassy in the market, Moda fabric would be happy to see this blanket when I posted the full quilt later.
I’ve just discovered your website and I love so many of your creations. This question may have been answered already, but I’d like to know where you get the fabric for your appliques. It’s beautiful, but I’m sure that can’t be found just anywhere.
Thanks,
Barbara
Cornelius, NC
It is Sassy from Moda. I bought some 5″ x 5″ charm packs, and 2.5″ jelly rolls quite some time ago so I am not sure if they are still in stock.
Thanks SO MUCH for sharing and teaching those of us who are new to appliqué. Your designs and daughter’s quilt are spectacular. She will treasure it always. I look forward to using some of these for fun projects for my ‘Hopeless Chest’ for future grand babies. This looks like too much fun to not give it a try!