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Stitch a Flower Garden: Applique Fabric Blooms the EASY Way!

Stitch a Flower Garden: Applique Fabric Blooms the EASY Way!

Spring Applique Tutorial

Make a Flower Garden Applique Mini Quilt with 5" Fabric Squares

Key Takeaways: Turn one pack of 5" precut squares into a cheerful applique flower garden using fusible web, simple flower shapes, and decorative stitching.

Flowers that won’t fade? Yes, please.

After a trip to the garden center, it felt like the perfect time to make a fabric garden too. A colorful 5" precut square pack makes this project quick, easy, and fun to customize with your favorite prints.

Fabric squares on sewing table

What You’ll Need

Supply Details
5" Precut Squares Choose colorful prints for your tulips and daisies.
Fusible Web Used for preparing applique shapes.
Coordinating Thread Perfect for decorative stitching around flower edges.

Browse all available 5" precut square packs here: Shop 5" Squares

Finished flower applique quilt

Ready to make your own flower garden quilt?

Start with one pack of 5" precut squares and follow the applique steps below.

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Step-by-Step Applique Blocks

Step 1: Trace the Appliques

Tracing applique flower shapes

Trace 3 each of the Tulip, Tulip Accent, Daisy, and Daisy Center shapes onto the paper side of fusible web. Cut out each shape 1/4" past the drawn lines and fuse onto the wrong side of your fabric squares.

Step 2: Plan the Layout

Planning applique flower placement

Lay out the 6 background squares into 2 rows of 3. Arrange the flowers to decide on color placement before removing the paper backing.

Step 3: Fuse the Flowers

Fusing applique flowers

Fold each background square in half in both directions and press to mark the center. Position and fuse the tulips and daisies following the fusible web instructions.

Step 4: Decorative Stitching

Decorative stitching around applique flowers

Use a zig zag stitch to secure the applique edges with coordinating thread colors.

Tip: Use an open toe sewing foot for easier visibility while stitching around curves.

Finishing the Quilt

Arrange the finished flower blocks into 2 rows of 3 and sew together to complete the quilt top.

Layer with batting and backing, quilt as desired, and bind to finish your mini quilt.

Finished flower garden applique mini quilt

Make One to Keep and One to Give

Choose your favorite 5" square pack and stitch up a fabric flower garden that lasts all year long.

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Flower Garden FAQ

Do I need fusible web for this project?

Yes. Fusible web helps secure the applique shapes before decorative stitching.

What stitch works best for applique?

A zig zag stitch works great for securing the flower edges.

Where can I find 5" precut squares?

You can browse all available 5" square packs here: Shop 5" Squares

May 28th 2026 Lisa Swenson Ruble - for Sit n' Sew Fabrics

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