Things You'll Need:
- Old cutter quilt
- Sewing machine
- Matching thread
- Hand-sewing needle
- Stuffing
- Newspaper
- Compass
- Pencil
- Scissors
- Pins
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Step 1
Using the compass, draw a 16" circle on newspaper. Following the line of the circle, draw a long, wavy line to give the impression of flower petals.
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Step 2
Draw one 4" circle on the newspaper (for the center of the flower).
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Step 3
Fold the quilt in two layers with the right sides facing. Pin the large 16" newspaper pattern piece to the quilt layers and cut out.
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Step 4
Sew around the flower using a 1/2" seam allowance. Leave 4" open for turning.
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Step 5
Turn right-side out.
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Step 6
Cut one piece of the quilt using the 4" newspaper circle pattern.
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Step 7
Position the 4" circle in the center of the larger flower shape and pin in place through all layers.
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Step 8
Sew a zig-zag stitch around the edge of the 4" circle.
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Step 9
Stuff the outer petal area of the quilt flower petal firmly.
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Step 10
Sew the opening closed.












