This block turned out to be a little trickier than I thought when I designed it. There are A LOT of petals. Sixty if you are not counting the tulips. I took tons of pictures when I was making it so there will be some tutorials on “The Specifics” next week. I really wanted to get the pattern up today so I’m leaving those out for now.
As promised here is Florabunda Block 6.The pattern has two formats. The first is a full size pattern (12” square you can download here) that you can save to a USB drive and take to a copy place to have printed. The other is a ¼ size drawing (download here) that should print on a regular printer. You can make 4 copies of this one and tape it together for a full size pattern. For those of you who are printing 4 copies, once you have taped your patterns together rotate the pattern so that the three flowers are at the top (I couldn’t find a nicer way to do this…sorry).
For all you who like to share pictures you can join our FLICKR group at
http://www.flickr.com/groups/florabuddies
Have Fun and
Happy Friday
Your blocks just keep getting prettier with each one! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us. I'm needing to finish up another BOM b4 I get started on this one.
Posted by: Mandy M | 06/25/2010 at 06:34 AM
It's a GORGEOUS block! I'm kicking myself that I didn't know about your Florabunda Quilt BOM from the beginning. I would have tried my best to keep up. But now... I'm saving them for a start in the not-too-distant future. Thank you for your excellent design!
Posted by: Linda | 06/25/2010 at 07:13 AM
Erin, block 6 is awesome, as are all the blocks, thank you so much.
Posted by: Anita Westerveld | 06/25/2010 at 07:30 AM
PRETTY!!
Posted by: Damaris | 06/25/2010 at 08:01 AM
Beautiful!!! I have to admit, I have a lot of catching up to do :o(
Posted by: Carla | 06/25/2010 at 08:07 AM
I love this block is beautiful! Thank you for everything that we have given and taught.
hugs♥
Posted by: Margot | 06/25/2010 at 09:28 AM
This one is a beauty! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jill | 06/25/2010 at 10:37 AM
The Block 6 ist just great.
Käte
Posted by: Käte | 06/25/2010 at 12:05 PM
Aack! I love this block!!!!
Posted by: Cindi | 06/25/2010 at 05:56 PM
This is my favorite block so far but they are all lovely! Thanks for sharing them!
Posted by: maggie'snana | 06/26/2010 at 01:23 PM
Hi Erin,
This is such a lovely block! It will take a lot of time to make it, but it is worth the effort. I love your choice of fabrics,the quilt will look so bright!
Thank you for the pattern and for your tutorial on choosing and matching colors.
That helps me a lot!
Digna
The netherlands
Posted by: Digna | 06/27/2010 at 03:45 AM
What a beautiful block!
Posted by: Hannele | 06/27/2010 at 10:12 AM
Thank you Erin from a South African for the wonderful blocks you keep putting up for us all. I have a question, do you leave the mylar template plastic shape inside each shape when you are appliqueing? I have printed your tutorial and each month's blocks already. I can't wait to start even though I'm quite late at finding your blog.
LisaB72
South Africa
Posted by: Lisa Bragg | 06/28/2010 at 05:07 AM
Thank you for another beautifull block
Posted by: Marie-Jozé | 06/28/2010 at 05:30 AM
I take the mylar out
sorry I keep forgetting to say that
Posted by: erinrussek | 06/28/2010 at 07:07 AM
Thank you very much Erin, now I understand the tutorial better. Echo the other comments, the blocks are just beautiful.
LisaB72
South Africa
Posted by: Lisa Bragg | 06/28/2010 at 08:03 AM
Thanks for another gorgeous block!!
Posted by: Rosa | 07/08/2010 at 07:11 AM
Hi Erin,
How do I draw the pattern of the block to a dark background fabric?
Posted by: Arlette ClaussenSouza | 12/03/2010 at 10:35 AM
I use the Clover white marker and a light box but a window works too!
Posted by: erinrussek | 12/03/2010 at 10:53 AM