North Carolina Tulip Appliqué Wall Hanging Quilt Pattern

This design grew out of my love for old quilt blocks and quiet, steady making. The North Carolina Tulip has always felt both strong and gentle to me—floral without being fussy, graphic without feeling cold. I wanted to slow it down, let the shapes breathe, and turn it into a piece that could live on a wall and quietly anchor a room. The soft blues and greens, layered by hand, feel calm and grounded—like a small pause in the day.

This is a 20 × 20″ applique wall hanging with bold, organic shapes and a timeless, folk-art feel. It’s meditative to make, forgiving by nature, and especially lovely if you enjoy process-driven sewing and thoughtful finishing.

Skill Level

Confident Beginner (watch this tutorial)

What’s Included (and why you’ll love it)

• Step-by-step instructions (and video tutorial) for making a finished 20″ × 20″ wall hanging

• Clear cutting instructions for background, appliqué pieces, backing, binding, and sleeve

• Detailed raw-edge appliqué instructions, including printing, mirroring, fusing, and stitching

• Color-coded appliqué placement diagram to guide layout and layering

• Stitch guidance for both zigzag and blanket stitch appliqué

• Finishing instructions, including binding and quilt sleeve construction

• Printer-friendly PDF with a clean, easy-to-follow layout

• 100% original Exshaw Quilts pattern

• Downloadable PDF

Design Features

• A modern interpretation of the North Carolina Tulip motif

• Raw-edge appliqué with layered petals, leaves, stems, and a central circle

• Graphic yet soft silhouette that works beautifully with solids or hand-dyed fabric

• Finished with traditional quilt binding and a hanging sleeve for easy display

• Perfect for showcasing favorite fabrics, natural dyes, or intentional color palettes

Construction & Techniques

• Raw-edge fusible appliqué

• Machine stitching (zigzag or blanket stitch) or optional hand stitching

• Careful layout using fold-and-center alignment for symmetry

• Traditional quilt sandwich construction

• Binding and quilt sleeve finishing for a polished, professional result

• ¼″ seam allowance used throughout

Materials & Specs

• Finished Size: 20″ × 20″

• All Exshaw Quilts patterns assume 42″ usable WOF and a ¼″ seam allowance

• Background fabric

• Multiple appliqué fabrics (perfect for solids, hand-dyed fabric, or scraps)

• Fusible web (Heat n Bond Lite or similar)

• Batting and backing

• Binding

• Optional quilt sleeve for hanging

This project has a gentle rhythm to it—trace, cut, fuse, stitch—one shape at a time. It’s the kind of make that rewards patience and celebrates small imperfections, the kind that remind you something was made by hand.

All sales are final. If you have questions before purchasing, please reach out—I want you to feel confident in your purchase.

Thank you so much for supporting my work. It truly means the world to me that something I designed might find its way into your home.

With warmth,
Kim

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This pattern is intended for personal use only.