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Make It: Quilted Flowers

comments (13) September 18th, 2008

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Mary Ray, contributor

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Colorful quilted flowers add a bit of whimsy to a tote, or form them into a bouquet.

Cut up a bunch of petal shapes from some fabric and batting.

Colorful quilted flowers add a bit of whimsy to a tote, or form them into a bouquet.

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6. For another look, find a printed fabric that has shapes that look like petals. Cut out the shapes and complete the flower as above.

Cut out the individual motifs from a great printed fabric.

Some beads and metallic thread transform the cotton fabric that I used for the jacket's lining into a glitzy accessory for this fun jacket made with ribbon.

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Comments (13)

Julibee writes: I'm thinking that adding a little wire (a very fine one, or maybe wire florists use) under the satin stitch edge would help to shapre the petals.

Also thinking that instead of buttons in the centre you could use a cluster of beadsto make them look more like the stamens.

You could also use this technique to make leaves! I see a beautiful bouquet in my future....
j
Posted: 5:19 pm on March 19th

clothingeng writes: Nice idea, thanks!
Posted: 1:20 pm on March 18th

larainy writes: I love your flowers. Very creative. I had problem with printing the instructions they did not print.
Posted: 6:51 pm on March 17th

Tally writes: Good idea
I'll give it a try sometime this grey winter for sure.
Need flowers!
thanks for sharing
Posted: 10:54 am on December 1st

MaryRay writes: Thanks for your comments. Let me answer your questions.
For sure you could sew the petals first and then cut them out. However, I cut out the shapes first so I can make the batting a little smaller. Then it won't show along the edges. On the other hand, the satin stitching binds the outer edges and -- if the batting is not too thick -- it will be covered with this step. How did I attach them? I just hand stitched them in place. But, gluing on or sewing on a pin back is also a good idea!

Posted: 8:42 am on September 25th

MYOWNTWOHANDS writes: SIMPLY ELEGANT YET PLAYFUL-TWO OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!
Posted: 6:20 pm on September 23rd

LoHobson writes: Mary, You have imspired me for the day! I'm going back to my sewing machine tonight.
Posted: 4:32 pm on September 23rd

lauraflora writes: These are really nice, and a great way to use up small pieces of special fabric, making something unique in design with many possible applications. I will try some of these for a new project - maybe on a 3 d wall hanging, or to decorate a jacket or purse.
Posted: 12:31 am on September 21st

Joan71 writes: Mary, these are beautiful as is your jacket. You said was made from ribbons?? Such a talent..Thanks so much for sharing with everyone.
Posted: 9:38 pm on September 20th

thefairymaker writes: Love these flowers. I'm going top make them today and send a pic of them. BEAUTIFUL!!
Posted: 12:25 pm on September 20th

jpattyjack writes: I love these flowers. How did you attach them? Did you put a pin back on them?
Thanks,
Jackie
Posted: 8:48 am on September 20th

queenopearls writes: Beautiful Mary Ray! The texture and artistic qualities are wonderful. Many MANY possibilities, so great of you to share.
Question: Any reason why you don't/can't create the leaves and then cut them out?

Posted: 7:39 am on September 20th