The Quilt a Bloom quilt pattern uses a repeat of the Bloom Well Groomed quilt block along with several solid-color blocks to create an eye-catching design. The finished quilt will measure about 87 inches square. Download the two-page Quilt a Bloom quilt pattern as a PDF, and print out the pattern. You'll need to enlarge the quilt block 125% before you get started.

Quilt a Bloom Quilt Pattern
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A repeat of the Bloom Well Groomed quilt block helps create this quilt pattern.

To make the Quilt a Bloom quilt pattern:

Make 32 blocks, and cut 32 fabric squares. Stitch them together as shown, adding sashing. Sew on double border (see Borders page). Finished size is about 87 inches square.

To make the Bloom Well Groomed quilt block:

Quilt a Bloom quilt pattern
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This charming 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, and cut
1 each. (Do not add seam allowances to fused pieces.)

A bold background really makes this quilt block pop.
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A bold background really makes this quilt block pop.

Stitch:

Place and fuse all pieces. By machine, appliqué all fused pieces using narrow zigzag stitch. Use same stitch to make flower stamen. Sew buttons to ends of stamen. Hand-stitch green cord on background for flower stem.

Quilt a Bloom quilt pattern
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This subtle color palate creates a traditional look.

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.

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.