Bloom Where You Are Planted: A Quilt Pattern Rooted in Beauty and Growth
Some quilts speak gently—reminding us that growth can be quiet, steady, and beautiful.
Bloom Where You Are Planted is a confident beginner quilt pattern filled with layered petals, flowing sashing, and intentional details. It’s designed to help you slow down, stitch with purpose, and enjoy the creative process from start to finish.
This quilt is one of two featured projects in this month’s Sew A Story Pattern Club, and it's a beautiful way to reconnect with your creativity, no matter where you're starting from.
A Quilt That Tells a Story
Each block begins with a center and expands outward into petals, leaves, and movement. The stitch-and-flip method creates the soft curves and angles, while traditional piecing builds your confidence one seam at a time.
As you press each block and plan your layout, you’re creating something that holds warmth, beauty, and care—something that grows with you.
What You’ll Learn
-How to use the stitch-and-flip technique to shape petals and leaves
-How to construct 12½" Bloom Blocks with balance and clarity
-How to add sashing, borders, and layout rows with ease
T-ips for organizing cuts using printable cutting labels
Recommended Materials
This quilt was designed using the Created with Love fabric collection by Jennifer Long, chosen for its soft colors, gentle prints, and heartfelt meaning.
-Fabric: Created with Love
-Backing Fabric: WB15977-SKY Map (Wide Back)
-Batting: Suggested options here
-Interfacing & Adhesive Tools: ThermoWeb Quilting Products
-Organization Tools: Small bins, trays, or baggies for storing labeled cuts
Optional Extras
-Add embroidery in the center of a flower block
-Use sparkle thread in select seams for a subtle shimmer
-Apply Sparkle Paste in small accents for a light, magical finish
Ready to Sew?
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Take your time with this one. Let each block bloom as you do—and know that you’re stitching something truly meaningful.
