Autumn Bouquet by Sharon Keightley Combines Patchwork and Applique

I need to make an Autumn Bouquet quilt!

I love applique. And I love these quilts that combine piecing with applique! 

Sharon Keightley has chosen color schemes suitable for autumn days, with rich browns and warm oranges. Reproduction fabrics work wonderful in these quilts, and the traditional applique patterns recall historic quilts from the 19thc.

Rose of Thorns, 22 1/2" x 22 1/2"

This Rose of Thornes quilt has a primitive feel that I love. Sharon has a 'make it easy' tip and I could make the applique in a few days. And she has no-fail Wild Geese instructions. Maybe this is the one I need to make.

Hollys Garden, 22 1/2" x 22 1/2"

Holly's Garden is also in the running. Sharon makes it easy with wash-away applique and easy pieced border instructions.

Goose Crossing, 74 1/4" x 74 1/2"

Oh, no wait--Goose Crossing is too wonderful to ignore! I love the appliqued flowers set in the negative space created in this traditional, pieced quilt pattern. And such a great idea to include dark-colored flowers.

Ring a Rosie, 30 1/2" x 30 1/2"

Here is an idea I can use. Ring a Rosie has a wonderful printed border and I have reproduction fabrics I have been hoarding for just such a quilt. The pretty scrappy flower wreath is on a pieced background and is set with super-easy patchwork units.

Treasures From the Scrap Bin, 21 3/4" x 34"

I have bins of scraps all organized by size and theme. Treasures From the Scrap Bin would be a great way to use some up! The Sho Fly block center is combined with a graceful flower urn border. I love a flower urn border.

There are a DOZEN quilts to choose from! Something for everyone! All sizes!

I have saved my very favorite until last. Sharon's Surprise was inspired by her study of antique quilts that combined pink and red.

I love these colors. I love the flower block with its reverse applique and the unique scalloped border. I love the light background and the way the applique colors pop.

This is it. This is the quilt I need to make.

Sharon's Surprise, 30 1/2" x 30 1/2"

I was given access to a free ebook by the publisher. My review is fair and unbiased.

Autumn Bouquet - Patchwork and Applique Quilts from Reproduction Prints
by Sharon Keightley
Martingale
$25.99 softcover
ISBN: 9781683560180
Publication Date: August 1st, 2019