Florabunda Block 3: the Specifics

Here are a few pointers for Block 3 that I wanted to point out.

First of all, when doing shapes that have inside curves like the two parts to the large flower, I always press the inside curves first. I should also point out that I also clip those curves as you can see.

Here is a time saving trick when making petals in which one is the reverse of the other. I place the two pieces of fabric that I’m using right sides together.

I draw the petal on one side.

After you cut it out, don’t forget your seam allowance, you will have two petals which are the reverses of each other. I find that if I use these scissors that I can cut four petals at a time.

Also, it really helps to pre-assemble the flowers before you put everything together.

Hope that helps.

Comments

[ladybelle]

Thank you--those are great tips. I'm glad I waited to start on mine. I would have cut all those petals out separately.

[Mary on Lake Pulaski]

Many great tips - thank you so much.

[Eileen Keane]

Great tips, thank you!

[SandyN]

Thanks for the tips... I can't wait to start, but at the moment too many project. I have kept it for later on. I LOVE reading your blog and seeing your designs.

Sandy N

[Carrie P.]

A very beautiful block. Thanks for the tips too. I like the idea of pre assembling too.

[Bonita]

Wow I just found your site. What a beautiful quilt. I am an appliquer and can't wait to work on this quilt of yours. Help me though. We will need to purchase the center block?? I do like both of your 'bigger' blocks and want to get both of them.