Fall Leaf Applique Mini Quilt

Between summer and the holiday, there is this wonderful time of the year called….fall! I love fall all that it represents. If you’re like me and not quite ready to jump from summer to the holidays, I have a project just for you that still offers pops of color as we segue into fall.

Sew a Fall Leaf Table Applique Mini Quilt Topper

Supplies:

• fabric – I am using a variety of Lori Holt fabrics from Riley Blake Designs
• Heat n Bond EZ Print Lite Fusible Adhesive
• Leaf and Acorn Pattern
• Spray n Bond Basting Spray
• Quilt Batting

Cutting Directions:

• Cut 50- 2 1/2″ squares from a variety of fabrics
• Cut 2- 4 1/2″ X 21″ strips from the background fabric
• Cut 2- 1 1/2″ X 21″ strips from the accent fabric
• Cut one 21″ X 21″ square of backing fabric
• Cut one 21″ X 21″ square of batting

Assemble the Quilt top:

• Sew the 2 1/2″ squares into 5 rows of 10.
• Sew the accent strips to the top and bottom of the patchwork block. There may be a bit of extra length to your accent and background strips, just square up the entire quilt top when it is finished.
• Sew the background strips to the accent strips.

Prepare Leaf Applique:

• Print off 2 copies of the leaf patterns on 2 sheets of Heat n Bond EZ Print Lite
• Cut out each shape leaving a slight margin around the pattern.
• Fuse the shape onto the back of the fabric being used.
• Cut out the shape along the pattern line.
• Remove the paper backing from the leaf shape.

• Layout the leaves and acorns on the background strips. If you have room, I recommend doing this on your ironing board or a heat-resistant surface so you don’t have to move it before fusing the shapes.
• Fuse the shapes on the strips.
• Layer the quilt top, batting, and backing fabric fusing them together with SpraynBond Basting Spray.

• Quilt as desired. I did a quilted grid on the patchwork center and then did free-motion stitching to sketch veins and swirls onto the applique borders.
• Square up the mini quilt and bind.
• Enjoy your mini quilt!!

If you would like to make matching fabric pumpkins, you can find the free pattern on my blog. They are super fun to make!