Modern Grandmother’s Flower Garden quilt pattern– an English paper-pieced pattern
One construction technique.
Four stunning projects.
Every size you need.
From a quick-to-stitch 25″ sphere to a showstopping 40″ statement quilt — choose where to begin, and come back for the rest.
$24
Instant PDF download.
What Makes This Collection Different?
One Technique, Four Projects
Learn once, create four unique Flower Ball quilts. Every minute practicing pays off across all versions.
Stitch at Your Own Pace
From quick wins to showstoppers—choose your project, finish at your own speed, and come back for more.
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Start right now: get all four patterns in downloadable PDF files. No waiting!
Meet the Four Flower Ball Designs
ORIGINAL FLOWER BALL
30″ diameter · 191 pieces · 22 flowers separated by background pieces
This is the original design and the beginning of everything that followed.
Individual flowers separated by background pieces, so each one stands out clearly inside the sphere.
Clean, defined, classic.
COMPLEX FLOWER BALL
30″ diameter · 191 pieces · 36 touching flowers
Same pattern.
Same piece count.
Completely different look.
Rearranging the fabric placement creates a richer, more intricate sphere — without a single extra stitch.
SMALLEST FLOWER BALL
25″ diameter · 121 pieces · 13 flowers separated by background pieces
The fastest path to a finished sphere.
Same stunning three-dimensional effect, less time at the needle.
The natural starting point if you want a win before committing to a larger project.
LARGE FLOWER BALL
40″ diameter · 313 pieces · 55 touching flowers
Go big and bold with this statement quilt!
Appliquéd to a background of your chosen size, this one fills a wall.
From a simple quilt to an award-winning quilt
The Original Flower Ball started as a personal project — a 30″ hand-stitched quilt top I completed in about five days.
It later inspired a much larger group quilt…
… hand-stitched by nine quilting friends over three months!
This quilt won third place at the Houston’s International Quilt Association Judged Show
Quilters kept asking:
Can I make something like that myself?
So I went back to the original design and created two new versions that can be stitched in one to two weeks!
- The Complex Flower Ball uses the original 30″ pattern and the same 199 pieces, rearranged into 36 touching flowers.
- The Large Flower Ball expands the sphere to 40″, with 313 pieces arranged into 55 flowers.
Right now, these are only digital images, but they are at the top of my TO-SEW list!
NOT SURE WHICH VERSION TO START WITH?
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Design |
Diameter |
Pieces |
Choose it when… |
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Small Flower Ball |
25” |
121 |
You want the quickest and most manageable version |
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Original Flower Ball |
30” |
199 |
You want clearly defined flowers separated by background |
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Complex Flower Ball |
30” |
199 |
You want a richer look without extra sewing |
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Large Flower Ball |
40” |
313 |
You’re ready for a showstopping statement quilt |
No need to decide now—all four patterns come with your purchase so you can start where you feel most inspired.
Stay Organized, Enjoy Every Stitch
When you’re working with 121 to 313 pieces, staying organized isn’t optional — it’s what makes the project enjoyable instead of overwhelming.
Simple Piece Tracking
The pattern uses a clear letter-and-number labeling system so you always know exactly where every piece belongs.
Visual Diagrams & Tables
Numbered diagrams and reference tables make assembling hundreds of pieces clear, easy, and fun.
Prepare your labels, group your pieces, and watch the design come together.
Here are pictures of my 30” hand-stitched Flower Ball
PRACTICE FREE MOTION QUILTING
I quilted feathers on my flowers.
The tutorial HOW TO QUILT FEATHERS on HEXAGONS is included in this pattern.
INCLUDED IN THIS PRINTABLE EPP QUILT PATTERN:
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✓Instructions for preparing the fabric pieces and paper templates |
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✓Complete instructions for assembling the Flower Ball |
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✓ Full-size pattern for the 25″ Small Flower Ball |
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✓ Full-size pattern for the Original 30″ Flower Ball |
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✓The 30″ Complex Flower Ball arrangement with 36 touching flowers |
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✓ Full-size pattern for the 40″ Large Flower Ball |
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✓Numbered flower-placement diagrams |
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✓Piece-labeling guides |
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✓Tables identifying the pieces belonging to each flower |
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✓Tutorial: How to quilt feathers on hexagons |
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING
Basic EPP Skills Required
This pattern assumes you know the basics of English paper piecing: basting fabric to paper templates and whip-stitching pieces together.
If you are new to English Paper Piecing, you can learn the technique through one of the many free beginner EPP tutorials available online.
One construction technique. Four Flower Ball projects.
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