Flower Machine-Appliqué Quilts
Whether you’re new to appliqué or you’ve got plenty of experience with the technique, check out these options to find a flower appliqué project that suits your style.
Hanging Tapestry Wall Quilt [1]
Surround an appliquéd block with a sawtooth inner border and a floral outer border for a look reminiscent of Jacobean embroideries and other fanciful tapestries.
Fresh Flowers Wall Quilt [4]
Floral and geometric prints mix effortlessly to bring texture and contrast to this fresh wall hanging. Dark scraps provide pops of color against the lighter prints.
Stitch for Fusible Applique [7]
See how to use a zigzag stitch on your fusible shapes for perfect applique.
Painted Petals [9]
Far from a typical flower appliqué quilt, this project uses big prints, abstract floral patterns, and muted, nontraditional colors to make the throw appear as if it were painted.
Blooming Batiks [12]
Bright batiks and fusible appliqué compose a vibrant wall hanging. A cool blue background offsets the red and orange in the appliqués and blocks.
Blossoms and Borders Wall Hanging [15]
Triangle-squares join in multiple borders to frame the appliquéd blossoms.
Big Blooms Wall Hanging [18]
Showcase a large fussy-cut flower in the center of each of these whimsical blooms, then highlight all of the appliqués by using black machine-blanket-stitching.
Cottage Charm [21]
If you’re looking for vintage charm, choose 1930s reproduction prints, in pastel colors and floral prints, as the designer did for this throw-size quilt.
Art Deco Flower Table Topper [24]
Lime green and purple appliqué flowers stand out on this table topper.
Heart Applique Wall Hanging [27]
Use felted wool and flannel scraps to create a heart appliqué wall hanging quilt.
Folk Art Floral Wreaths [30]
With a casual folk art style, this quilt is created with contemporary methods-fusible appliqué and machine-blanket-stitch.
Fused Garden Blooms [33]
Mimic the look of hand appliqué in less time—fuse pieces in place, then machine-stitch around each piece with matching thread and a tiny zigzag.
Fiesta Flowers Wall Hanging [36]
Bright colors, geometric prints, and appliqué shapes hold a quilted party on a background of lime green prints. The festive combination results in a bloom-filled modern wall hanging.
Fusible Flowers Wall Quilt [39]
Fuse large flower and leaf shapes to create a wall quilt.
Hope Grows [42]
Welcome spring into any space with this floral appliqué wall hanging.
Appliqued Vines and Leaves Table Runner [45]
Appliqué vines and leaves on a solid background bordered by summer-fresh prints for a table runner fit for the season.
Asian-Print Applique Wall Quilt [48]
Showcase appliquéd golden petals on regal purple foundations in a wall hanging quilt.
Funky Fusible Flowers [51]
Use fusible appliqué and a small zigzag stitch to assemble a wall hanging that looks like a work of art.
Scrappy Floral Applique Table Mat [54]
Raid your stash to make this table mat and matching mug mats. Floral appliqué and hand-quilted stitches add a personal touch.
Oversize Flower Wall Hanging [57]
Make an oversize flower appliqué wall hanging using geometric and floral fabrics.
Fast Flowers Applique [60]
Need a faux headboard for a little girl's twin bed? Make three blocks, arrange them in a horizontal row, and add borders to make a cute-as-can-be wall hanging.
Folk Art Needle Case [63]
Cotton prints mixed with wools, delicate beads, and a careful choice of threads give a needle case a vintage flair. Stitch around the appliqués with contrasting thread and the flowers may appear whimsical; matching thread may yield a more romantic, traditional look.
Windmills and Flower Wall Hanging [66]
Alternate Windmill blocks and appliquéd flower blocks to create a quick and easy wall hanging quilt.
Sunflower Applique Wall Hanging [69]
Learn to do freezer-paper appliqué with our easy-to-follow instructions to add sunflower motifs to this vivid wall hanging.
Wool Flower Table Topper [72]
If working with wool is new to you, this floral table mat is the perfect project to get you started.
Bold Sunburst Table Runner [75]
Use a 3-D fabric-folding technique to create Starburst blocks with perfect points.
Pink Flower Table Topper [78]
Are you new to appliqué and want to start out small before committing to a whole project? Make this one-block table topper.
Blue Bouquet Table Topper [81]
In this one-block table topper, each of the colors in the center flower medallion was inspired by the palette of the floral outer border.
Rickrack Tulips [84]
The tulips on this appliquéd wall hanging are charming and the subtle colors infuse your home with springtime.
Bright Hearts & Flowers [87]
Choose vibrant colors and sassy prints to make this feminine quilt perfect for a little girl’s room.
Summer Days [90]
Double Star blocks resemble pinwheels as they spin across this vivid wall quilt, which simply pulls out the center section of “Flower Patch” to stand on its own.
Get the free quilt pattern here. [91]
Wild Roses [93]
Exquisite details of the quilt’s rose petals, buds, and leaves uses common machine-appliqué stitches. Garden-inspired shades of red and green fabrics make this work of art come to life.