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Quilling Paper Apple

August 9, 2020

Learn to create the first design I ever created for my Etsy shop: a quilling paper apple!

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Quilling paper apple in frame with quilling tools

I’m so excited to make one of these quilled apples this week!

Since I’ve closed my Etsy shop for the time being, I thought I would share some of the quillings that I created to sell there. I’ve never posted tutorials on any of those projects before; this is going to be so fun!

First, a flashback to 2012.

My son was a newborn and I was looking for a new way to be creative. I saw a bit of quilling online and I was immediately fascinated! After much practice and loads of trial and error, I decided to open up an Etsy shop.

Now I just had to figure out what to stock my shop with. I was inspired to make something different than the usual flower scene that I was seeing everywhere. And my sister’s kitchen was decorated in an apple theme at the time, so…

…a big apple it was!

I’m starting off with this project because it’s a good mix of technique. There’s a little traditional quilling, with some outlines, and some on-edge work as well.

Before you get started, you’ll want to print your own copy of my apple template. You can find that by clicking on the image below.

template for quilling paper apple

I’m including all the steps in my latest video.

To avoid some confusion with the measurements for the quilling paper apple peel and seed sections, I decided to make a small diagram to show the shapes and lengths of the strips to use.

I’ve never gone this route before, so let me know if this is more helpful that just a list!

So enjoy the video below!

And, please let me know any questions about this project and leave me your thoughts on the diagram with the measurements.

I’d love to know if this is something I should continue in future tutorial posts!

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  1. Pamela Thompson says

    September 5, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Hello Lovely Artist person! I just had to contact you to let you know how deeply I appreciate you sharing such wonderful quilling tutorials. I have been looking so long for something like this. Having tried quilling several years ago, I have been fascinated by this art form. When I started seeing these newer techniques and modern quilling styles, I wanted to learn how to challenge myself with more involved techniques,, but have been unable to find any tutorials that taught more than the basics. Thank you so much. i appreciate what you do here and for free!!!!

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    • Meredith says

      September 5, 2020 at 8:29 pm

      That’s so nice to hear, thank you! I try to do some basics, but then use those techniques to grow and experiment. I’m so glad you’re finding it all useful 🥰

      Reply
  2. Jennifer Pennell says

    September 26, 2020 at 1:23 pm

    Hi Meredith… I’m so happy I found you because just like Pamela I have been searching for a site like yours. How ever I’m very new to quilling and have started working on this project. I love that you have all of the measurements and I do hope you continue to do this in your future posts. Your instructions are simple & clear instead of other instructors that have a beginner confused & not wanting to learn because they make it way more complicated than need be. I will post my finished apple when it’s done as requested. It’s nice to feel excited about this craft again & I have you to thank for that Meredith

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    • Meredith says

      September 26, 2020 at 9:49 pm

      That’s so kind of you! Thank you so much for the big compliments. I can’t wait to see your apple!

      Reply

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