Applique Flower Designs
 

As in a previous post regarding my 30's retro Dresden Plate quilt top, I am now in the process of making appliqué flowers, vines and leaves for my border. I have gone through all my quilting magazines looking for different type flowers. It seems like every magazine has the same pedal flower appliqué design.

I am really wanting some variety of flowers in my borders. Can any of you recommend a overall good appliqué book to purchase that night have a variety of flower designs?

I have attached two pictures, one of my quilt block and the other showing some of my appliqué flowers. Any comments or suggestions would be gratefully appreciated.

Don't know any but am looking forward to seeing finished quilt!

One of my favorites is to cut 4 small hearts, arrange in a circle like flower petals, and cover the points of the hearts with a small circle. Makes really cute flowers!!

Great idea!

Google images of "flower coloring pages" you should get tons of ideas. Also "flower tattoo flash"

Will do. Thanks so much!

I love the 1930's tulip patterns that so many quilts used. They are very easy to draw and applique. Just Google "1930's tulip quilts" and click images. You will see dozens of varieties. I'm sure you will find one that will work with your design.

I don't use the 30's fabrics myself, but yours are nice & a fun touch with the girl fabric in your plate. I found a few hand embroidery designs that look like they could be adapted to appliqué. http://www.french-knots.com/free-applique-patterns/

Hi Kathy,
This is so special! Love it. As far as a suggestion on a great book for flowers, I recommend "Applique" The basics and beyond. by Janet Pittman. What a nice book and many lovely designs to use in it. I think I got mine on amazon.

I google searched and Walmart has it much cheaper than anyone on line.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Applique-t...-Match/4807905

fantastic job