Grandmother's Flower Patch

Krista Moser teaches you how to make a simple adaptation of the classic Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt. In this video, she ...

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🧵 Krista Moser introduces a simplified version of a grandmother's flower garden quilt, suitable for beginners and adaptable to different ruler sizes.

📐 The pattern works with two and a half inch strips of fabric and requires either a mini 60 degree Diamond ruler or a larger alternative to create trapezoid pieces.

🌸 To create a single flower unit for the quilt, twelve colored trapezoids and two center trapezoids are needed, with the pieces lining up in interlocking hexagonal shapes.

✂️ When using the mini ruler, flat tips are cut off the trapezoid pieces for precise piecing, while the large ruler requires an additional step to remove tips, aiding in accurate assembly.

🔁 Each flower is constructed by sewing the trapezoids together in rows; the pattern recommends alternating the direction of pressed seams to facilitate nesting and alignment.

🌈 Krista's tutorial caters to various skill levels, emphasizing that the pattern is particularly welcoming for those new to working with angles.

📊 The free pattern includes instructions for making the quilt in different sizes: lap, twin, and queen, catering to various project scopes.

🎨 A kit is available for those who want to replicate the exact color palette Krista used in the tutorial, which includes a range of greens and pinks.

🔄 The project is designed for flexibility, allowing quilters to arrange their chosen colors into a plethora of unique floral designs.

📲 All resources, including the free pattern PDF and fabric bundles, can be found on Krista Moser's website and are also linked in the video's description for easy access.

Timestamped Summary

00:17 Krista introduces a simplified version of the Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt.

00:26 Explanation of using either the mini 60 degree Diamond ruler or the large one for the quilt.

01:07 The importance of opening fabric strips to a single layer before cutting.

01:39 Demonstration of cutting trapezoids with the mini ruler and the significance of the four and a half inch line.

02:23 How to properly align the ruler to cut the fabric and tip for flattening outside points.

03:22 Using the large ruler for cutting trapezoids and a workaround for not being able to cut off outside tips.

04:44 Explanation of trimming the tips using the flat side of the large ruler.

05:03 The quick assembly of flowers using the cut trapezoids.

06:03 How different colored trapezoids are laid out to form flowers and how to piece them together.

07:33 Pressing technique for each row to enable interlocking seams between rows for better accuracy.

08:26 Partially pieced together quilt showing the start of rows and flower patterns.

09:56 Introduction to the free pattern offering with different sizes including lap, twin, and queen.

10:41 Kit offering for the same colors used in the showcased quilt.

11:47 Closing remarks and information about finding the free pattern and kits on Krista's website.

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Q&A

What is the name of the quilt demonstrated in the tutorial?

The quilt is a version of a grandmother's flower garden quilt.

What rulers can be used for the project in the tutorial?

You can use either the mini 60 degree Diamond ruler or the large Diamond ruler for the project.

What fabric width is used to create the trapezoids for the quilt?

Two and a half inch strips are used to create the trapezoids for the quilt.

Can the tips of the trapezoids be cut off using the large Diamond ruler?

No, the tips of the trapezoids cannot be cut off using the large Diamond ruler directly. An extra step is required to go back and nip off the outer points with the flat tip of the ruler.

How many trapezoids do you get from each strip when correctly cutting?

You should get 10 cuts from each full selvage to selvage edge strip.

What pressing technique is suggested for sewing the rows of the quilt together?

The suggested pressing technique is to press the seams of Row one to the left and the seams of Row two to the right, then continue alternating the direction of the seams for each subsequent row.

How many sizes does the pattern include for the quilt?

The pattern includes three sizes: a lap size (50 by 60 inches), a twin size (75 by 80 inches), and a queen size layout (90 by 100 inches).