This is easy appliqué for beginners. There is a lot of work involved, but it is not difficult and the results are worth the effort. It’s also a good way to use up scraps. If you don’t have a large selection of scraps in the desired colours, buy 10-15 fat quarters and see how you go from there.

What ties this quilt together is the red; take it away and you miss it instantly, as it packs a punch. This is something to remember when you’re choosing fabrics for your garden.

Finished quilt size:

King single - 150 x 200 cm (59 x 79 inches)