by Wendy Clark
Celebrate your state's official flower with this applique block. Part of the NiftyFifty tradition of honoring state heritage through quilting, each block features a botanically-inspired flower design.
Cotton quilting fabric, fusible web, embroidery floss, fabric markers
Choose your state flower template. Trace petals, leaves, and stem onto fusible web. Layer pieces on background. Stitch edges with matching thread. Add embroidery details for veins and stamens.
See how this pattern looks in different color combinations.