A new month, and time for another free design. This one’s in a very traditional style, and is another one that I did a good many years ago. I don’t do many things like this any more, but all the same I can see why the idea used to appeal to me.
The free Rose
And here's another version of the same design, by Cherri, which shows what different effects you can get by changing backgrounds and colours
Cherri's version of the Rose
It was part of a set of 12 flower motifs in the same format, which were designed to use as a group: I had the idea that people could use them in quilts or other pieced things. If there’s enough interest in this design I’ll put up some of the others in the series over the next few months, so you can collect more of them. It’s for the 5×7 hoop but has quite a lot of stitches – nearly 40,000. The border (green in my version, pink in Cherri's) is appliqueed on but you could do it without the applique if you wanted to, although I think it adds something to the design. If you want to stitch it without the border, just leave out the applique steps
Just to show how these designs can be used, here’s a gorgeous quilt that Cherri made from these squares
Cherri's quilt using all the floral square deisgns. She used the Rose in the centre, and also in the upper right-hand square
Very pretty, I would love this. Thank You Michelle
This is so pretty. Great quilt block.
Thank you. You do beautiful work. I’d love to have this block. Roses are my favorite flower.
I would love this!! Thank you
nice work
NICE work I love roses can you share the square rose¿
Beautiful design! I would love to have this!
Nice work. I would love to add this square rose design to my collection. Thank you
It’s beautiful! Thank you so much!
Oh, wow! I love the rose, yes thank you, I’d love the design, please.
I’m also gaga over Cheri’s choice of center fabric. That works wonderfully with the design and color choices.
The two of you are such great collaborators!
Beautiful colors. My grandmother loves roses and I would love to have this design to make for her. Thank you for your generous nature.
Tonya
I just discovered your site and the beautiful rose square. Would love to have it. Thanks very much. 🙂
Very pretty, love the color changes.
This is such a pretty floral block. I would love to
have it. Thank you for all the great great designs
you share with us.
Beautiful quilt. Love what you did with all the designs.
Very pretty, I am loving your work and would the design.
Thank you for all the designs you have shared.
Ginger
the rose block is so beautiful, I would like to have it. Thank you for your generousity.
Ginny
I would love to have your gorgeous rose block. Cherri’s quilt using your designs is awesome! Thank you for considering my request for another one of your fantastic designs!
Gail
I love this rose square and cherie’s quilt so I would be very happy if you would send me the free design so that I can make a quilt for myself. The others in the series would also be awesome if you were to put them up for us to download
Thanks Joyce
This is beautiful. May I have it, please! Thanks so much!
Cathy
I would like this one. Thanks
I too would like the rose square — and now I will have to decide what to do with it! I just finished a velveteen Christmas stocking using 2 of your lovely squares from November and really like them. I’m sure I will use them again. And your Reflections deer is a most interesting concept with more food for thought. Thank you!
This is just beautiful! I would love to have this block!
Very Pretty block would love to have it and thanks for sharing your wonderful talents with us.
Beautiful! Would love to have the design. Thanks, chris
I would like to encourage you to add a few of the other blocks you have make so we can complete a quilt. I love this! With winter coming on this would be a great project to work on now to help get through the winter blues. Thank you for sharing.
I love the quilt with all the floral designs. Would like the block, too, Mia. Good work. Thank you in advance!
Again, such beautiful work! I’d love to try this one.
Thank you so much!
I love this block. reminds me of one my Aunt did by hand many years ago. Thank you
Beautiful!
This is an excellent design.
Please send me the rose square.
Thanks. DB
Hello,
It’s always beautiful
I would love to havethis block
Thanks
Chartreuse
Your work never ceases to amaze me!! The Rose is gorgeous and I definitely would appreciate the design.
I would love this also, Marty again.
Pretty quilt.
Very beautiful! Would love to have this design. Thank you for your generosity!
Beautiful Mia! I would love it!Thank you very much!
Lovely design and yes please, I would love a copy!
Lovely! Helps me feel cozy and mellow as the cold weather rushes in.
I love this. Please share.
Beautiful Block, I would love to have it in my library.
This is a gorgeous rose square. I would love to have it.
Kuddlyk
I would love this rose. It is beautiful!! Thank You Much in advance!! I am very interested in your pink sheep as well. Is this available for purchase? I was taught embroidery by hand as a child and I still love to do this, but now am blessed to own a Viking Husqvarna Diamond Royale’. So much fun!
Love this design! It has an Arts & Crafts flavor. Share with me, please. Thank you!
Nice, flexible design for this month. And, I love roses, too! Thanks so much.
This is a great design! Would love to have it. You are very talented! Thank you!
I would love the beautiful Cyclamen and the Lillies of The Valley designs
I love this rose square…so beautiful! Is it still possible to get this one?