Love with a Twist: Jolly Jumper

Jolly Jumper balloon frog appliqué pattern by Dione Gardner-Stephen at Clever Chameleon

No more Frogs after this for a while, I promise

Jolly Jumper balloon frog appliqué pattern by Dione Gardner-Stephen at Clever Chameleon

But seriously, can you resist this face?! This adorably agile amphibian is the second option for Block 4 of our Love with a Twist appliqué series. Which puts him in direct competition with the Duck of Attitude from June 21.

Can you choose? Or do you have to make two throw quilts to fit them both in? Of course you can just opt to make the big twin size one and have them play together. 😀 Keep reading to collect your balloon frog pdf pattern and find out all the details for making the most of the next block of the Love with a Twist quilt along.

Jolly Jumper balloon frog appliqué pattern by Dione Gardner-Stephen at Clever Chameleon

About the Love with a Twist Frog Balloon Appliqué Block

Today’s frog balloon appliqué is the second option for Block 4 of the throw size versions of Love with a Twist. Of course, you will also need to collect this Jolly Jumper if you are making the full twin-size quilt. Block 4B sits to the left of the Pig/2019 centre block on the throw quilt, and to the right of the LOVE block on the twin quilt.

Things to remember as you sew along with Love with a Twist

Download your Jolly Jumper balloon frog pdf pattern here

The friendly froggie balloon appliqué pattern can be downloaded here. Clicking on the balloon frog appliqué picture directly below will download in a new tab. Using the red button will open the pdf right here under your nose.

Jolly Jumper balloon frog appliqué pattern by Dione Gardner-Stephen at Clever Chameleon

**** It is really important that you print this pdf at 100%, otherwise your pattern pieces will be the wrong size for the quilt blocks. Turn off any “fit to page” options in your printer dialog and ensure that the printout size is set to 100%. There are check boxes supplied in the document. If your printout is successful, these will measure 1″ square. The document is designed to fit on US Letter and A4 paper. ****

What you will need to make the (raw-edge appliqué) Jolly Jumper block:

If you have not pre-constructed your quilt top, you will need background fabric for your appliqué:

  • If you are making Block 4B for the throw size quit you will need a background fabric piece of 9.5″ x 11.5″. This measurement does not include any trimming allowance.
  • To make Block 4B for the twin size quilt you will need a background fabric piece of 8.5″ x 11.5″. Again, this measurement does not include any trimming allowance.
  • So, if you use a piece of fabric 10″ x 12″ or larger, you will keep your options open and have a small trimming allowance 🙂

You will also need:

  • one main fabric for the frog’s body, approx. 10″ x 5″, and a second fabric for the lilypad (7″ x 4″). My frog was made from Island Batik fabrics from the Ditty collection, given to me by Island Batik.
  • scraps of white and black fabrics for the eyes
  • fusible paper-backed fabric adhesive , approx. 17″ x 5″
  • thin batting for trapunto or your favourite stabiliser for stitching (optional)
  • general tools and notions: sewing machine, iron etc, teflon ironing sheet or non-stick paper, small sharp scissors, pencil, quilting pins, grease-proof/tracing paper, machine embroidery or sewing threads for appliqué and embroidery

How to put together the Frog Balloon Appliqué

Trace your appliqué shapes directly onto the backing paper of your fusible adhesive. Fuse the shapes to the back of your fabric, according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Then cut out each shape and remove the backing papers. They go together as follows:

Step 1

Place the layout diagram supplied under an ironing sheet/non-stick paper. Position the lilypad appliqué piece J1 in place and secure it temporarily by touching briefly with the tip of a hot iron (or tack down with a small appliqué iron).

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué construction by Dione Gardner-Stephen, step 1
Step 2

Add pieces J2 and J3.

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué construction by Dione Gardner-Stephen, step 2
Step 3

Add the frog’s body by placing down piece J4.

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué construction by Dione Gardner-Stephen, step 3
Step 4

Add the first forefoot, piece J6 and the face, piece J5.

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué construction by Dione Gardner-Stephen, step 4
Step 5

Finish the main part of the frog by sticking on pieces J7 and J8.

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué construction by Dione Gardner-Stephen, step 5
Step 6

Finish with the eyes , and mark in a line for the mouth and between the eyes.

Use tracing paper to mark the positions of the eye and mouth as described in the tutorial for the balloon poodle (step 6) if you need help getting them into place.

Add a couple of tiny black spots for nostrils or mark them for embroidery.

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué construction by Dione Gardner-Stephen, step 6
Step 7

Give your appliqué a thorough pressing and transfer to your background fabric.

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué construction by Dione Gardner-Stephen, step 7

Stitch your appliqué frog down using your favourite method. The sample I have shown uses free-motion straight stitching over a low-loft polyester batting. I layer my appliqué over the polyester batting and secure with quilting pins. Then I stitch around my shapes 5-6 times to secure them thoroughly. And finish by removing the excess batting with curved blade scissors/snips.

Jolly Jumper balloon animal appliqué pattern by Dione Gardner-Stephen at Clever Chameleon

Have you started your Love with a Twist quilt yet?

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Share your Love with a Twist blocks with me! You can fill the Chameleon and me with joy by sharing your Love with a Twist blocks via email, or on Instagram (mention @cleverchameleon or tag #lovewithatwistquilt). Or by posting on my Clever Chameleon Facebook page. Or by adding your beautiful work to the Chameleon’s Colour & Inspiration party right here on any Tuesday.

My throw size quilt from the “A” blocks looks like this so far…. of course I am a block ahead with the Flamingo, because I have to get things done ahead so they are ready in time for you. 🙂 Only 3 blocks to go after July!

Love with a Twist throw size quilt in progress at Clever Chameleon

You can also see from my throw size flimsy above, that if you want just a taste of appliqué, you could make any combination of Blocks 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6, and put them together to make a baby quilt. These five blocks in the top left corner of the throw come together to make a panel of approximately 28″ x 37″. With borders it would be even larger. This is the main reason why I skipped Block 3 to bring you Block 4 this month. (But Block 3 is coming very soon…. the Flamingo is Block 3A).

And here is my progress on my twin size quilt with Ditty Island Batik fabrics.

Love with a Twist twin size quilt in progress at Clever Chameleon

Hope to hear from you soon!


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4 Replies to “Love with a Twist: Jolly Jumper”

  1. Oh my goodness, this is just too cute. They both will have to go into the quilt. In fact, I think I will use this adorable frog on a pillow with a red/white/blue lily pad and stars in the back ground. Have a lovely weekend and a great 4th of July Hugs

  2. Hmmm, I once, a long time ago, did play with frogs on the way home from primary school, walking along a metal road for 1.5 miles or so. So this is right up my alley or road. Love him, another welcome addition to the balloon family.

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