Design Note

The yo-yos in this project, as featured in my Simple Seasons book, were hand-stitched to the background. We'll touch on this technique in class, but if you prefer, the entire applique portion of your project can be prepared using my invisible machine applique method. If you do choose to exclusively use the invisible machine applique technique, the straw needle, thimble, and thread to match the yo-yos listed under "Project Supplies" can be eliminated. Please bring all of the scraps listed for the appliques to class to give yourself plenty of choices. See you soon!

Project Supplies
1 1/2 yards total of assorted prints for yo-yos and tulip appliques
1 1/8 yards of light green print for border and binding
5/8 yard total of assorted cream prints for blocks and side setting triangles
1 fat quarter (18" x 22") of brown print for rabbit appliques
1 fat quarter of medium green plaid for vine and leaf appliques
Scraps of assorted green prints for leaf appliques
1 1/3 yards of fabric for backing*
30" x 47" piece of batting*
*/ Not used until after class
#8 perle cotton in a neutral color
Size 5 embroidery needle
Straw applique needle*
Thimble*
Thread to match yo-yos*
*/ See "Design Note" above
1/4" bias bar


Standard Sewing and Quilting Supplies, Including Simple Seasons Book, and:
Sewing machine* with adjustable tension, capable of producing a very small zigzag stitch
Rotary cutter, mat, and acrylic ruler (can be shared between two people)
Size 75/11 quilting needles for your sewing machine
Ironing board with a firm surface, and an iron (travel-size or mini applique irons work best in class situations, and can be shared between two people)
Embroidery scissors and an inexpensive pair of scissors for cutting paper
Awl or stiletto with a sharp point
.004 monofilament thread in smoke and clear colors
Neutral-colored sewing thread
Freezer paper and pencil (mechanical is best)
Fabric glue, water soluble and acid-free, in liquid (Quilter's Choice by Beacon Adhesives is my favorite) and stick form
Fray Check (recommended, but not required)
*/ If your sewing machine has a knee-lift attachment, an open-toe foot, and a spool pin adapter to position your thread upright as you sew, please bring them.


Cutting:
Cut all strips across the width of the fabric unless otherwise noted.

From the assorted cream prints, cut a total of:
13 squares, 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"
14 setting triangles using the template on page 33 of the Simple Seasons book
From the light green print, cut:
2 strips, 6 1/4" x 28 5/8"
2 strips, 6 1/4" x 23 1/4"
From the bias of the medium green plaid, cut:
Enough 1"-wide lengths to make four 36"-long strips when joined together end to end using straight seams 6 strips, 1" x 4"*
*/ Please note that the 1" x 4" measurement provided for the medium green plaid strips is correct. The measurement of 1 1/4" x 4", as currently provided in the book, will be revised at the next printing. ; (

Pre-Sewing
Please arrive for class with your quilt top pieced together so that we can dive right into the fun stuff. To piece the top, please follow steps 1 through 3 of "Piecing the Quilt Top" on page 32 of the Simple Seasons book.



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