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Desert Blooms has a south western feel in its original greens and golds, however can easily become a fresh spring quilt using bright fabrics. This easy to piece quilt can be cut using die cutters, constructed with Thangles or the common half square triangle construction method can be used. Add the easy applique or quilt in those areas instead. Designed by Cynthia Foster.
For extra help with this pattern, check out the following blog posts:
Half Square Triangle tips
Requirements
Yardage is based on 41" wide fabric
1 1/3 yd Dark (dark green)
1 1/4 yd Med1 (green)
1 yd Med2 (beige)
1 1/2 yd Light (light beige or tan)
3 7/8 yd Backing
69" x 69" Batting
Applique
Flower1: 1 strip 8" x WOF
6" x 6" piece for centers
Flower2: 1 strip 6" x WOF
2 1/2" x 6 1/2" piece for centers
Flower3: 1 strip 7" x WOF
4" x 8" piece for centers
Flower4: 1 strip 6" x WOF
3" x 5" piece for centers
Vine: 3 strips 1/2" x WOF
Vine Spines: 1 strip 6" x WOF
Fusible for applique
Thread for piecing, applique and quilting
Sewing machine and accessories
General quilting supplies such as rotary cutter, rulers etc.
Die Cutters:
5" square or 4" finish HST
4 1/2" square
3 1/2" square
2 1/2" strip cutter for border (optional)