The Quilted Flowers quilt pattern is a great way to showcase the darling Johnny-Jump-Ups quilt block. A rickrack border really adds to the charm of this 28-inch square quilt. Download the two-page Quilted Flowers quilt pattern as a PDF, and print out the pattern. You'll need to enlarge the quilt block 125% before you get started.
![]() ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. The Quilted Flowers quilt pattern repeats the Johnny-Jump-Ups quilt block four times. |
To make the Quilted Flowers quilt pattern:
Make 4 blocks. Stitch together as shown, adding sashing. Add rickrack border (see Quilt Borders page). Finished size is about 28 inches square.
To make the Johnny-Jump-Ups quilt block:
![]() ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Fresh and fun, the Johnny-Jump-Ups quilt block is part of the Fresh from the Garden quilt design. |
Cut:
Background: Cut 1. All other pieces: Fuse double-sided webbing to fabrics. Leaves: Cut 2. Large petals: Cut 3. Small petals: Cut 6. Butterfly: Cut 1. (Do not add seam allowances to fused pieces.)
![]() ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. This pretty-in-pink variation is one fabric option for the Johnny-Jump-Ups quilt block. |
Stitch:
Place and fuse all pieces. By machine, applique all fused pieces using narrow zigzag stitch. Use same stitch to make flower stalks and butterfly antennae. Sew buttons in middle of flowers, and sew beads to middle of butterfly and to end of antennae.
![]() ©2007 Publications International, Ltd. Here's a bold fabric variation for the Johnny-Jump-Ups quilt block. |
Like this quilt block? It is part of the Fresh from the Garden quilt design. Love the garden theme? Make a quilt from our Garden and Floral Quilt Patterns.
Not what you're looking for? Try these:
- 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.
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.





