Carolyn Forster uses unusual shaped templates to give a modern twist to the 1930’s Sunflower block.
Description
Inspired by a 1930’s antique quilt Carolyn Forster shows how she uses acrylic templates to replicate the quilt block.
These templates are easy to use, enabling accurate cutting, essential when using unusual shaped pieces.
The block is ideal for highlighting particular fabrics and the templates are great for fussy cutting.
Carolyn demonstrates how to construct the block including tips for hand piecing and pressing to avoid bulky seams.
This beautiful quilt is great for using scraps as well as using some of your favourite fabrics.
Click here to purchase the template set:
Take a look at How to use acrylic templates with Carolyn Forster for more inspiration
Quick Links
Acrylic templates | Carolyn Forster | classes with Carolyn Forster | Fun project | fussy cutting templates | hand quilting | patchwork | quilt | quilting | quilting beginner | quilting tutorial | quilting video tutorial | scrap | tutorial with Carolyn Forster(You can use Quick Links, which are also on the left hand side of most pages, to find more content on specfic themes.)
About the Tutor
Carolyn is an accomplished quilt maker, teacher and author of several books and patterns. Carolyn has been sewing quilts for over 20 years and just loves using up scraps. She is constantly inspired by vintage quilt blocks she finds on her travels and she brings them up-to-date with modern construction techniques – stitch n’ flip and Quilting on the Go are two of her favourites.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.