This sweet quilt block would look great on just about any quilt design, and even better on a garden-themed one. It's no surprise then that the Sweet Nectar quilt block is featured on the Fresh from the Garden quilt design. Download the Sweet Nectar quilt block as a PDF to print out the pattern. You'll need to enlarge the quilt block 125%.
To make the Sweet Nectar quilt block:
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Cut:
Background: Cut 1. All other pieces: Fuse double-sided webbing to fabrics, and cut 1 each. (Do not add seam allowances to fused pieces.)
Stitch:
Place and fuse all pieces. By machine, applique all fused pieces using narrow zigzag stitch. Use same stitch to make flower stamen, leaf vein, and bird's beak. Sew beads to ends of stamen, and sew on button for hummingbird eye.
Like this quilt pattern? Use it to make the Sweetest quilted pillow pattern. Want to try other pillows? Peruse these quilted pillow patterns. Done with this quilt block? Check out the other garden quilt blocks.
Not what you're looking for? Try these:
- Love the garden theme? Make a quilt from our Garden and Floral Quilt Patterns.
- Flip through our Quilt Blocks to find one for your next quilting project.
- Find a quilt you love on our Quilt Designs page.
- Learn How to Quilt or brush up on the basics with our refresher course.
ABOUT THE QUILT DESIGNER:
Phyllis Dobbs is the author of Dimensional Quilts and Fun with Flannel. Her designs appear in many books and magazines. She teaches and demonstrates quilt and stitch techniques at local and national levels and has designed a whimsical fabric collection for Hancock Fabrics. Dobbs is a member of the Society of Craft Designers.
