Applique DIY and my Team Spirit quilt pattern design go hand in hand. Would you like to own or gift a quilt that really shows off a favorite team, school or sport? Have you looked in vain for logo designs or really cool ready made quilts, only to discover that they are licensed and (if available) are outta this world expensive? I can help you create your own, unique quilt!
About the Team Spirit Quilt Pattern
Several years ago, I created a quilt for a young Oregon Ducks fan, as a gift from his grandparents. I shared it on social media sites, and soon received several requests for a pattern. Some were Ducks fans, others were not. SO, I designed a basic quilt pattern using my (slightly revised) layout.
Early in the pattern design process, I realized that an appliqué option was needed. I don’t have time to design appliqué patterns for every school and team out there, and I couldn’t sell them if I wanted to. Licensing is expensive for me, too!
The solution? Develop an applique DIY design tutorial to go with the pattern. Readily available, so that everyone can create their own unique quilt. Done and done.
This leads me to the best thing about the Team Spirit design: its flexibility! The design works for any team, any sport, any school. Use the football helmet pattern included in Team Spirit, or use the applique DIY tutorial to create your own patterns. Select fabrics in your colors, and you’re all set.
Team Spirit is modern and bright, works for guys and girls, and it’s a lot of fun to make!
Here are just a few quilts that have been made using my Team Spirit Quilt Pattern.
About the Easy Applique DIY Tutorial
Do you a have a good, clear hard copy of your chosen design? If so, it may be easier to take it to a printer and have them blow it up to the correct dimensions.
If you don’t have a hard copy, you’re still in good shape! My applique DIY design tutorial helps you create your own pattern. All it will cost you is a little bit of your time, and it’s really easy.
Find a picture or graphic online, and follow a very basic process. If you are familiar with Adobe Illustrator or PhotoShop, you can save yourself several steps.
A few suggestions/guidelines before you get started:
- Find the simplest version of the picture of graphic you want to use, with the fewest colors and design details.
- Be prepared to further simplify as you go through the process to make it easier on yourself!
- I decided to follow a visual route when walking you through the process. Screen shots and photos are accompanied by brief descriptions.
- I used Windows Live Photo Gallery and Paint when developing my process.
Click HERE to view the complete Applique Tutorial post.
Simply follow the steps in the tutorial, and you can create an applique pattern of any size and shape!
If you ARE a Ducks fan, you can find my FREE Ducks appliqué pattern HERE.
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Do you have any patterns for sale for Ohio State wall hangings ? If so could you send me picture and price ?
Hi Vicki! I just added my Ohio State applique pattern to the site. It’s FREE, and can be used in a variety of ways. You can use it on its own, or put a simple border around it. It also fits perfectly in my School Spirit lap quilt/wall hanging. The Ohio State applique pattern fits beautifully on a 24″ x 36″ background. The School Spirit quilt is 55 3/4″w x 75 1/2″.
I hope you find the perfect way to use the pattern!
Do you happen to have a Detroit lions quilt pattern? Thanks frances
Hi Frances – I don’t have a Detroit Lions pattern, but my Team Spirit pattern is designed to be easily tailored for any school or team! You could use the football helmet applique pattern (included with the quilt pattern), incorporating the Lion’s Honolulu blue & silver. If you prefer to use their logo, I have an easy tutorial that walks you through creating your own applique pattern. Just click on this link to get there: Applique Tutorial The Lion’s logo should be pretty easy to turn into a pattern. Please let me know if you have any questions as you work through it!
I am making a Boise State and a Macalester College quilts with your Ihio State pattern.
Any ideas on how to make a block B and M for the pattern?
Thank you,
Hi Lisa – I mentioned using the “Kirsty” font for Boise State earlier, but I think there is an easier way. Find an image of the Boise State ‘B”, and the Macalester College “M”. Print them up on letter size paper, and trace them (just the outlines) new sheets. Take the tracings to your local print shop, and have them enlarged and printed in the size you want. If you’re using the letters in the center panel, have them enlarged and printed to about 15″w x 21″h. Hope this helps!
I am wondering 8f you have a block B or M for the Ohio State quilt? I have had a difficult time making one.
Where can I find other letters like your block O?
Hi Lisa – I’m sending you an email to see if I can help. 🙂
Do you sell your pattern?
Hi Bernadette! Yes, I have several versions of the Team SpiritShop design available for sale. I’m sending you an email with links, but they are on the website under Shop/Patterns & Books. So glad you like the design!
Hi Janice, Is there a u tube video that shows the technique used to put a Duck on the pond block together? Thanks Sherry
Hi Sherry! I think this Bluprint video walks you through it pretty well. Please let me know what you think!
If the link doesn’t show up, just search bluprint Y-seam construction
Hi Janice. I made the Ohio state version of your team spirit quilt for a fundraiser supporting future high school class reunions. It was a major hit and brought in quite a bit in silent auction. Thanks for the delightful pattern.
Paula
That’s great, Paula! I would love to see a photo!