Block 9 ~ Flower Power Quilt-a-long FINALE

We've quilted Tulips and Daisys, Daffodils and Lilys, Iris and Fushias, and what a journey it has been. Today we quilt the final block of our Flower Power Quilt-a-long, and Ive saved my favourite flower until last, the Sunflower. I am absolutely awestruck by the blocks everyone has created over the last three weeks. I have loved seeing everyone's creative confidence thrive and your skills in Free-Motion Quilting grow from strength to strength. How far have you come from your very first Tulip block? You may just surprise yourself.
Finishing Instructions
This is a modified Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) technique. I find this woks best for people when we do a Quilt-a-long as it builds confidence as you are only tackling one block at a time.
Step 1: Iron all your blocks. Depending on how big your initial blocks started, trim each block leaving a border between 1 to 2".
Step 2: Decide on your 9-patch layout. Place each block side by side and use a wide open zigzag on your machine to stitch each block together. Ensure to keep the joins flat - normal seams would be too lumpy.
Step 3: Create a row of 3 blocks and then stitch all 3 rows together using the above method.
Step 4: Cut 8 lengths of coordinating fabric to become the faux sashings and binding. For the sashings, you could use a wide bias tape, some ribbon or a lace trim. These are stitched on top to cover the zig zag joins.
Step 5: Now select a fabric for the backing to suit the size top you have created. Cut batting the same size as the backing and sandwich the 3 layers together. I suggest you ditch stitch the faux sashings and ditch stitch the main block outlines as a minimum, or quilt over all the black sharpie outlines in black thread. You may decide to quilt in the sashings too.
Step 6: Add binding to complete and a label with the date.
I am looking forward to flooding the internet with more beautiful Flower Power quilts. I hope you have enjoyed this time together and you may consider joining more online classes with!
And so that brings us to the end of our Flower Power Quilt-a-long.... but wait, there's more! I have created a 10th BONUS BLOCK which you can download from my Facebook Photo Album. www.facebook.c....
Looking forward to flooding the internet with beautiful Flower Power quilts.
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I hope you have enjoyed this time together and you may consider joining more online classes with. Thanks everyone. Cheers and stay safe, HG