Mandalightful is my second mandala quilt. I thought since I had the templates for the ‘Mandalicious’ quilt, it would be a good idea to make a full mandala quilt using those same pieces.
I chose the Me+you batiks again from Hoffman fabrics because they are perfect for raw edge appliqué. The tight weave of the fabrics means there is not much chance of the fabric fraying.
I hand cut the applique pieces because I enjoy the process and I always work out which fabrics I am going to use for each round before I start.
There is a colour chart in all of my patterns and I find them invaluable to work out the colour and fabric placements.
For this pattern I decided to join the background fabric squares together and lay the applique out all on one background piece rather than in quarters.
When I am happy with a round of applique, I iron it onto the background fabric and then continue placing the next round.
This pattern is available in my ‘shop’ as a download or a paper pattern. There are acrylic templates that can be used for both this pattern and the ‘Mandalicious’ pattern.
Vivian says
This quilt is absolutely stunning! Congratulations on making such a beauty!
Carolyn Murfitt says
Thank you so much Vivian.
Carolyn
Judy woodworth says
Wow beautiful. Since you fused I am assuming you machine quilted them down. I bet it was hard to turn it with that detail on a whole cloth. Or did you use an invisibly small zig zag. Can you show close up of machine appliqué?
Carolyn Murfitt says
Hello Judy,
I used an invisible thread and sewed the appliqué on with a straight stitch.
Carolyn
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joan roby says
Hi I bought your kit in Padukah Kentucky brought in home to California and have all the pieces on a background. Did you stitch the pieces on with invisible thread and how did you longarm quilt the whole quilt???thanks Joan
Carolyn Murfitt says
Hello Joan,
Yes, I stitched the pieces on with invisible thread while the quilt was on the longarm. I then changed to a grey aurifil thread to quilt the background fabric.
Best wishes
Carolyn
Joan says
Thank you and God bless
Joan says
Thank you and God bless
Carolyn Murfitt says
Please feel free to email me if I can assist you further.
Best wishes
Carolyn
Wendy Kemble says
I am starting my Mandalightful journey, hope I can do it justice. Stunning quilt .
Carolyn Murfitt says
Hello Wendy,
I am sure it will be beautiful, I would love to see a picture of the finished quilt.
Best wishes
Carolyn