Blooming Flower Boxes

Description

Looking for a stunning quilt that combines traditional hexies with modern color blocking? The “Blooming Flower Boxes” quilt from Maureen McCormick’s A Blooming Bunch collection is your perfect match! This gorgeous 59″x59″ square quilt features 25 delightful hexie flowers appliqud onto vibrant solid backgrounds, creating a garden of color that’s sure to brighten any room. With its cheerful palette of pinks, greens, oranges, and teals, this quilt pattern is ideal for showcasing your favorite prints while learning the relaxing art of English Paper Piecing!

What makes this pattern truly special is its brilliant combination of handwork and machine sewing. You’ll create 25 charming hexie flowers using the traditional English Paper Piecing method – a wonderful portable project perfect for stitching on the go! Then, these flowers are appliqud onto solid squares and set with colorful sashing strips to create a modern “boxed garden” effect. The pattern includes clear instructions for both beginners new to hexies and experienced quilters looking for a fresh design that showcases their favorite fabrics.

This beginner-friendly pattern is extraordinarily versatile – use a precut Honey Comb pack and Layer Cake to make it exactly as shown, or dive into your stash for a completely custom look! The detailed instructions walk you through every step from basting hexies to final assembly, with helpful tips throughout. Whether you’re making this cheerful quilt as a spring-inspired bedroom refresh, a welcoming baby gift, or a celebration of your favorite fabric collection, the “Blooming Flower Boxes” pattern creates a stunning finished quilt that combines classic techniques with contemporary styling!