Block 9 ~ Flower Power Quilt-a-long FINALE

We've quilted Tulips and Daisys, Daffodils and Lilys, Iris and Fushias, and what a journey it has been. Today we quilt the final block of our Flower Power Quilt-a-long, and Ive saved my favourite flower until last, the Sunflower. I am absolutely awestruck by the blocks everyone has created over the last three weeks. I have loved seeing everyone's creative confidence thrive and your skills in Free-Motion Quilting grow from strength to strength. How far have you come from your very first Tulip block? You may just surprise yourself.

Finishing Instructions
This is a modified Quilt-As-You-Go (QAYG) technique. I find this woks best for people when we do a Quilt-a-long as it builds confidence as you are only tackling one block at a time.

Step 1: Iron all your blocks. Depending on how big your initial blocks started, trim each block leaving a border between 1 to 2".

Step 2: Decide on your 9-patch layout. Place each block side by side and use a wide open zigzag on your machine to stitch each block together. Ensure to keep the joins flat - normal seams would be too lumpy.

Step 3: Create a row of 3 blocks and then stitch all 3 rows together using the above method.

Step 4: Cut 8 lengths of coordinating fabric to become the faux sashings and binding. For the sashings, you could use a wide bias tape, some ribbon or a lace trim. These are stitched on top to cover the zig zag joins.

Step 5: Now select a fabric for the backing to suit the size top you have created. Cut batting the same size as the backing and sandwich the 3 layers together. I suggest you ditch stitch the faux sashings and ditch stitch the main block outlines as a minimum, or quilt over all the black sharpie outlines in black thread. You may decide to quilt in the sashings too.

Step 6: Add binding to complete and a label with the date.

I am looking forward to flooding the internet with more beautiful Flower Power quilts. I hope you have enjoyed this time together and you may consider joining more online classes with!

Looking forward to flooding the internet with beautiful Flower Power quilts.

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I hope you have enjoyed this time together and you may consider joining more online classes with. Thanks everyone. Cheers and stay safe, HG

[lindamartin]

Thank you so much, Helen for sharing your talents and experience with us. This has been a fun project to do during our time of isolation. I have free-motion quilted for a while, but your style is new to me and I have enjoyed trying new patterns. Thanks!

[BattyJ]

Still colouring my blocks so not got to the fun part - quilting - yet, but just wanted to say a massive thank you to you Helen for sharing your work with us, I am enjoying doing this at my own speed and know I can look at the You Tube classes anytime I get stuck. After this I am going to indulge in the Elizabeth's Lost Dress patterns they are so beautiful, so I have that to look forward to at some point in the future. Many many thanks from Jan in UK

[tonyablunck]

Wow, what an Awesome gift you have given us. I've never painted on material before or turn around and thread paint. I am so impressed with this technique and it has my mind exploding with possibilities. THANK YOU HELEN GODDEN!!

[yvonnegarrone]

Helen Thank you for the gorgeous Flower Power Quilt A Long.

[HelenGoddenQuilts]

Our BONUS Rose Block is now available to download from my Flower Power Photo Album on Facebook! Enjoy everyone!

[susanhaynes]

HI I love your quilts I am a beginner to free motion quilting, and i was trying to down load your flower power quilt along flowers and was not able to, are the prints still avaiable if so how can i get them. Thanks Susan

[conqueringmountscrapmorewi]

This is such a beautiful project. Thank you for sharing your talent and experience.

[bettys]

I’m looking forward to starting your quilt as you go.

[kayharrison]

Thanks Helen really enjoyed this and gaining more confidence with some of the quilting designs that I was a bit scared of in Feathered Friends. Can’t wait to put it together now.

[annemarston]

Thank you so much! I didn’t see the instructions to put it together ... would really appreciate to know how you do it. Thanks!

[jackiebelton]

Thank you so much for doing this for everyone. I have truly enjoyed every minute of it as I'm sure everyone else have.

[terriflanigan]

Thank you Helen for this quilt-along. You are inspiring!!! You also make the micro quilting appear effortless... my attempts prove otherwise lol - works in progress. I would love to see a block of the month or QAL with a thoroughbred racing theme! 🐎 🏇 🏇

[lydiafranko]

Thank you so much for keeping us busy while we are self distancing ourselves. I thoroughly enjoyed your tutorials. I got my Sweet Sixteen just about 2 years ago & I have gone to your videos for help several times. I love this machine & it makes free motion quilting so much easier & so much fun.

[jayashreeparimal]

Thankyou so much Helen, for taking me to a different world of fmq, how to just play around with colourful threads, fabrics, designs. I need to practice more, but I always had a mind block that, fmq is tough, never attempted to give a try. But, now I gained confidence, because of the way you have guided and made to feel that fmq is amazing and need practice.

[debbiethornton]

Thank you again Helen for these wonderful tutorials and these wonderful blocks! I'm painting mine. I'm still practicing my stitching. I'm going to get these done so I can move on to one of your classes! You have been such a blessings to all of us that have followed your thru this process. You've been a great escape from the stress of today's world.

[lorettahaun]

Thank you so very much for the quilt along! I will be following you and buying more of your CDs. I’ve so enjoyed this!

[deblen]

Have no idea how to post this on FB using hashtags but have loved doing it. Thanks Helen. I dissed the sunflower and did the bonus Roses that you supplied.

[raeannoneill]

Thank you so much for providing this. It is appreciated. You are so talented!

[quiltedart]

Helen you have done it again Thank you so much you are a true inspiration!!! Love it all

[jenniferfarsh]

This has been the best distraction and now we have a gorgeous quilt. Thank you! I’ve got ELD now to work on next. Yay!