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Cider M ill Quilt

Cider M ill Table Runner, Apple Place M at

Napkin Ring

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Seeds M ini Quilt

D illy Dallying, Apple Blossom ÂŁ/ Cider M ill Pillows

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BY N a n c y H a l v o r s e n 6

C i d e r M il l R o a d Designs by N ancy H alvorsen Table o f Contents G e n e ra l In stru ction s ............................................... 2 C id e r M ill Q i u l t ....................................................... 3-4, 21 C id e r iVIill P i l l o w ..................................................... 4, 21 C id e r M ill T a b le R u n n e r ....................................... 5, 21 A p p le P la c e M a t - ..................................................... 7, 22-24 A p p le N a p tĂł n R i n g ............................................... *7 N a p k in .......... ....................... ................................... 7 D illy D a lly in g P illo w .......... ...................................8, 25-26 B u tton T u c k T e a T o w e l B a g ......................... .8, 26 N in e-P atch C h a rm T a b le T o p p e r ......................... 10 M u g Co'ZTy ................................. ................................ 11, 27 A p p le Spice G ift B a g ............................................... 12 A p p le Spice H o t C id e r R e c ip e ........................... .12 A p p le B lossom & O rch a rd T e a T o w e l A p r o n s - -12, 28, 31 A p p le B lossom & O rc h a rd T e a T o w e l s ...............13, 29, 32 A p p le B lossom & O rc h a rd H o t P a d s ...................14, 30-33 A p p le B lossom P illo w ............................................. 14, 34-35 A p p le P in cu sh io n - ................................................ 15, 35 Seeds M in i Q u ilt....................................................... 16? 36 V isit A r t to H e a r t o n th e w e b at: w w w .a r tto h e a r t.c o m

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General Instructions R ead all instructions com pletely before b e g in n in g you r p ro je c t an d before begin n in g each step. Purchase 100% cotton fabric. Prewas}i and iron all i'abrics. All seams are an exact 1/4'. The m easurem ents ah^en already include the seam allowance. Press each seam as you go.

F u sible A p p liq u e v Fusible applicjue is shown although you may use other applique methods if desired. ^.1., Q.1__^he applique designs in the book are re^'ersed so tJiev uill face the correct direction when ironed onto vour prolect. The applique shapes are overlapped as they arc positioned in each project. Special hints are given on the applique pages to help trace and position the applique pieces.

iron follownng m anufacturers instructions. Finish edges with a nmchine blanket stitch or a hand running siitch if desired. Hint: 1 like to use the Applique Pressing S h e e t 'b y Bear Thread Designs. You can easily position the applique pieces and luse them together before you iuse them to your project. {Available from Bear Thread Designs, product #206. 281-462-0661.)

T r a n s fe r r in g verses an d e m b r o id e r y lin es ¥ T ran sfer em broidery lines on applique pieces following the instructions for Fusible Applique. To transfer the embroidered words or lines to a background piece, you can lay the background over the v^erse or em broideiy lines and trace with a light fine pencil line (use a mechanical pencil) or a disappearing ink marking pen. Use a light colored marking pencil for dark fabrics. Holding the fabric up to a window, or using a light table, will help you to trace the lines if the fabric is too opaque. You can also transier the lines with w'ashable nonperm anent ti'ansfer paper

Trace all picces o f the design to the paper side of the itisible web. Hint: W hen you have many smali sim ilar pieces to applique, the pieces are numbered. Write the nitmber on each piece and don't peel the paper backing until you're ready to applique. Trace {.he embroiden- lines to all applique pieces.

E m b r o id e r y Stitchcs v

Cut out the pieces leaving approxim ately 1/4” around the shapes. (vSee figure 1) Hint: I cut the center out o f the fusible web on the larger pieces lea\ing 1/4" around the inside o f the shape. This leaves the applique soft and easy to quilt and embroider.

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Iron the fusible web pieces, paper side up. onto the wrong side o f selected fabrics fol lowing manufacturers direc tions. Let cool. Cut pieces out directly on the tracing lines. (See figure 2) Transfer the embroideiy lines to die front oi the fabric with a light, fine pencil line or marking pen. Fuse the design together. Arrange pieces onto you r quilt block, positioning backgrou nd pieces first, then w ork forward overlapping pieces as shown. Fuse with your

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M a id n g a T e m p la te v Make a tem plate for pattern pieces that require one bv tracing the pattern piece onto template plastic, or trace the piece to fusible w-'eb. Cut out the piece lea\ing approxim ately 1/4" around the shape and iron the fusible w^eb to a piece o f poster board or hea\y card stock. Cut along traced lines. Use these templates to trace the patterns to the W T o n g side of you r fabrics.

Cider MiU Quilt

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Approximate size: 50" x 62"

For each apple block, m ark a diagonal line op UTong side oi each #B and #C block witli a line ne-' or marking pen. “

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Place a #B square, right sides together. o\-er elt corner o f a #D block. Stitch diagonallv a n .v the squ are as sh ow n in figu re 1. Trim 1/4' pa^t siitchm g. Repeat these steps uith another sou l; o\er ih e top right c o rn e r as shovvTi.

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1/4 y a rd each o f sb: t,eai iaf^ric-s for Ihe apple

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yeilow labncs lor Ihe apples

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y 1/4 yard each oi iwo ligiu rose iabrics for red apple s^Mrls (some o f the red apple swirls are made from the same labric as ihe apples) V 1/4 3^ard eacii light green, lig-ht vellow and ci'eani labncs io r tlie green and yelknv' apple swirls V 1/8 yard brown fabric for ihe appJe stems » 1/S yard cacli o f three dark green fabrics for the aj)ple leaves

i io'- ^hc inside border and l>indin<< ^ 1'1/4 yards cream lor the outside border V lusible web V 4 y a rd s io r Ihe quiJi back

V 56" X 68 ' bailin g

Note: I f the border strip measurement is wider than the fabric, cut two strips, piece them together and cut to the length indicated.

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Place a #C square, right sides together, over ilbottom eh corner o f a #D block. Stiich diagona;: across the square as shown in figure 2 TriTu ] • past the stitching. Repeat these steps with anoih. T^C square over the bottom right corner as shown.

For each o f the 16 teal background blocks cut: A- ( i ) 3-1/2 X 9-1/2" block B- (2) 2" X 2- blocks f2) 3-1/2'' X 3-1/2” blocks For each o f the 16 apples cut: D- (1] 9-1/2” X 9-1/2" block From the red bord er fab ric cut* E - (2) 2 ’' X 4 8 -1 / 2 " strips

F- (2) 2 X 39-1/2” strips From the cream outside bord er fa b ric cut: G- [2] 6” X 51-1/2" sii-ips H- (2) 6 X o 0 -l/ 2 strips For b in din g cut: 2

bias strips from the red fabric to measure 250"

P ress each seam tow ard the apple as you sew.

figure 2 Follow the general instn.ictions for fusible applique Fuse the apple stem to bJock #A. Cenier the stem and place It 1/2" down from the top edge. See figure 3^ Sew ihe M block to the top o f the apple unit a^ shown Fuse on the apple lea f with one tip at the base 01 the stem and the other tip 1/4" dov^Ti from the top edge Fuse the apple suiri to the apple, placing the end o f the swirl at the bottom right apple seam as I w ? -' i i f f . 9-1/2 X 12-1/2 unfinished.

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Pin together and quilt as desired. Trim batting arn.i backing to the same size as the quilt top. Bind the quilt in your favorite method.

Cider M ill Pillow A p p ro x h n a te p illo w s ize : 16" x 19"

fiiiure 3 Repeal the above steps with all 16 apple blocks. Finish the ed^es oi' the applique with a hand or machine blanket siitch.

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Ai range the 16 apple blocks in four row’^s o f four blocks. Sew the apple blocks in each row together as showTi in figure 4. Sew the four rows together as shown.

1/4 yard or a fat quarter teal fabric ior Ihe apple

background V 1/3 yard or a fat quarter o f the apple labric ¥ 1 /4 yard or a fat eighth for the apple swirl V 1/8 yard or a scrap o f brown fabric for the apple stem . . . . V 1/8 yard or a scrap o f dark green fabric lor the apple leaf y 1/8 yard or a fat quarter red fabric for the inside border V 1/4 yard cream for the outside i:3ordcr and back

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For the teal background block cut: A- (1) 3-1/2” X 9-1/2" block B- (2) 2" X 2" blocks C- (2) 3-1/2" X 3-1/2" blocks For the apple cut: D- (1) 9-1/2" X 9-1/2”

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From the red bo rd er fa b ric cut: E- (4) 2 ” X 12-1/2" strips From the cream outside bo rd e r fabric cut:

Sew a #E strip to each side o f the apple quilt. Sew a #F strip to the top and bottom o f the apple quilt.

F- (2) 2-1/2” X 15-1/2" strips G- (2) 2-1/2” X 16-1/2” strips H - (11 1 6 ' 1 /2" X 19-1/2" back

Sew a #G strip to each side o f the quilt. Sew a #H strip to the top and bottom o f the quilt.

For batting cut: I- (2) 16-1/2" X 19-1/2" pieces

Finishing v Place backing right side down. Place batting douTi next and center the quilt top down last, right side up.

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Mark a diagonal line on the w rong side o f each #B and #C block u ith a fine pencil or marking pen. Place a #B square, righ i sides together, over the top left corner o f a #D block. Stitch diagonally across the square as shown in figure 5. Trim 1/4” past the stitching. Repeat these steps with another #B square o\’er the top right corner as shown.

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F in ish in g v D Sew a #E strip to each side o f the pillow top. Sew-’ a #E strip to the top and bottom o f the pillow lop. Sew a #F strip to each side o f the pillow' top. Sew’ a #G strip to the top and bottom.

figure 5 Place a #C square, right sides together, over the bottom left corner o f a #D block. Stiich diagonally acro.ss the square as shown in figure 6. Trim I/4" past the stitching. Repeat these steps w iih another #C square o\-er the bottom right corner as shown.

Pin a piece o f batting behind the pillow top and quilt as desired. Pin the other piece o f batting to the wTong side o f the pillow back. Pin the pillow top and back with right sides together. Sew' together leading an opening for turning and stuffing. Clip corners, turn and press. S tu ff the pillow iirmly and stitch up the opening.

Cider Mill Table Rtuiner A p p r o x im a te s iz e : 12" x 48" T able R im n cr w as quHtcd b y Catherine Tinunons o f Cat’s Attic Quilting, Bountiful, UT.

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Follow' the general instructions for fusible applique. Fuse the apple stem to block #A. Center the stem and place it 1/2" down from the top edge. See figure 7. Sew the #A block to the top o f the apple unit as shown. Fuse on the apple le a f with one tip at the base o f the stem and the other tip 1/4" down from the top edge. Fuse the apple swirl to the apple, placing the end o f the swlrl at the bottom right apple seam as shown. This is the apple block. The block measures 9-1/2" X 12-1/2" unfinished.

V 1/4 yard each o f five teal fabrics for the apple backgrounds V 1/3 yard each o f two reds, two greens and one yellow- fabric for the apples V 1/4 yard each o f tw'o light rose fabrics, one light green, one light yellow' and one cream fabric for the apple swirls V 1/8 yard or scraps brown fabric for the apple stems V 1/8 yard or scraps each o f three dark green fabrics for the apple leaves V 5/8 yard red fabric for the end borders and binding ¥ fusible w'-eb V 1 yard for the runner back V 16" X 50” batting

Cutting V For each o f the 5 teal background blocks cut; A- (1) 3-1/2" X 9-1/2" block B- (2) 2" X 2" blocks C- {2} 3-1/2” X 3-1/2” blocks

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For each o f the 5 apples cut; D- {1} 9-1/2" X 9-1/2'* block From the red b o rd er fabric cut: E- (2) 2 ” X 12-1/2” strips

From the back in g fa b ric cut: F ' (I ) 16" X 50" backing piece For bin din g cut: 2" bias strips irorn the red fabric lo measure 130" P ress each seam tow ard the apple as you sew.

A p p le B lock s v For each apple block, mark a diagonal line on ihe wTong side o f each #B and #C block with a line pencil or marking pen. Place a #B square, right sides together. o\-er the top left corner o f a #D block. Stitch diagonally across the square as sho\\^l in figure 8. Trim 1/4" past the sLiiching. Repeat these steps with another #B square o\'er the top right corner as sho\ni.

ilsiurc 9 Follow the general in sim ction s for ftisible applique. Fuse the apple stem to block #A. Center ihe stem and place it i /2” down from the top edge. See iigure 10. Sew the #A block to the top o f the appic unit as shown. Fuse on the apple leaf with one lip at the base o f fhe stem and the oih er lip 1/4” down irom the top edge. Fuse the apple swirl io Ihe apple, placing the end oi the swirl at the bottom right apple seam as showTi. This is the apple block. The block measures 9-1/2” X 12-1/2" unfinished.

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Arrange the apple blocks in ailernating directions as sho\\^^ in the photo. Sew the blocks together along the sides. Sew the #E strips to each end ot the runner top.

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Place a #C square, right sides together, over the bottom left corner o f a #D block. Stitch diagonal!}' across the square as showai in figure 9. T rim 1/4’ past the stitching. Repeat these steps with another #C square over the bottom right corner as shown.

Place backing right side dow7i. Place b allin g d o w i next and center the runner top down last, right side up. Pin together and quilt as desired. Trim batting and backing to the sam e size as the rrm ner lop. Bind the rim ner in vou r favorite method.

Apple Place Mat i\ p p ro x im a te s ize : 14" x 13’

edges even and right sides Logelher. Pin the apple iron l and back pieces with right sides logetlier and the b allin g on the back. Sew around the oulside of tlie appic leeiving an opening u> lurn. C:lip i.orn<-rftlu rn and press. Quilt around the apple swirl through all lavers.

M aterials N e e d e d v (p e r p la c e m a t) » 1/2 yard ibr the apple V I /v3 yard or fat quarter for the apple swirl V 1/8 yard or scraps green fabric for the leaf V 1/8 yard or scraps brown labric for the stem * lighuveighi b allin g or lleece wfusible web

F in ish in g v Blind stitch the leaf to the top o f the apple referring to ihe pholo for placement.

Apple Napkin R ing A p p r o x im a te s ize : 1-1/2" x 2”

Follow Ihe general instructions for m aking a template, and make a template for the apple. Ihe leaf and the stem. Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut

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M aterials N e e d e d v (p e r n a p k in r in g ) » 1/8 yard or scraps green fabric for (he ring • lightweight batting »e x tra large swirly red apple button*

16" X 15" pieces for the apple 4-1 j T X 7" pieces for the leaf 4 ” X 4" pieces ibr the stem 16" X 15" b allin g for the apple 4 'i/ 2 " X 1" b ailin g for the leaf 4 ” X 4" batting for the stem

i*Sce buying "Details" for kits on page 16)

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Cut (1) 3" X 6" piece for the napkin rini Cut (I ) 1-1/2" X 6" piece batting

Fold the apple pieces in half along ihe 16 ‘ side. Trace the apple template to the fabric and cut the apple pieces out on the ibid. Cut one apple íroin batting on the loid. Trace the leaf and stem template pieces to the wrong side o f one o f the lea f and stem fabric pieces. Follow the general instructions for fusible applique and fuse the apple swirl to one o f the apple pieces. Finish the edges o f the applique with a hand or machine blanket stiich.

N a p k in R in g C o n s tru c tio n v Fold the napkin ring strip in half along the length with right sides together. Lay the batting strip on top. Sew across each end and douTi toward the middle ol the strip, leaving an opening to Lurn in the center. Clip corners, turn and stitch up the opening by top stitching all four sides, close to the edge. Overlap the strip 1/4" and stitch. Sew the button to the ring where the strips overlap.

For the leaf and the stem, place the fabric pieces right sides together and the batting on the back. Sew on the traced line lea\ing an opening to turn. See figure 11. The stem ,is left open at the bottom edge.

Napkin A p p r o x im a te s ize : 18” x 18" M aterials N e e d e d v (p e r n a p k in )

Trim seam to 1/4" and clip the cun'es and corners. Turn to the right side and press. Stitch up the opening in the leal. Pin the stem to the top o f the apple front piece, with the raw

V 5/8 yard fabric for napkin Cut (2) napkin pieces 18-1/2“ x 18-1/2

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Place the napkin pieces with right sides together. Sew around the edge leading an opening to turn. Clip corners, turn and press. Stitch up the opening by top stitching 1/8" from the outside edge.

Dilly Dallying Pillow A p p r o x im a te p illo w s ize : 18" x 38' P illo w w as hand quilted b y A laine Nelson*

or m achine blanket stitch. Sew a 14-1/2” outside border strip to each side o f the pillow top. vSew a 381I T outside border strip to the top and bottom o f the pillow lop. Pin a piece o f batting behind the pillow lop and quilt around the borders and applique pieces as desired. Sew the buttons to the ilower centers and to the "i s".

M a teria ls N e e d e d v 3/8 yard for pillow background 1/8 yard or scraps ibr the applique designs 3/4 yard for the inside border 7/8 yard for the outside border and pillow back three "Itsy Bilsy" dark burgundy biUtons** one 7/8" dark pine button"'“' one 7/8" scarlet button** one 3/4" sage button** one 5/8" medium turquoise button** ¥ fu sib le web

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V lightweight batting or fleei;e (** See buying "Details” on page 16)

Pin the other piece o f batting to the wrong side o f the pillow back. Pin the pillow top and back with right sides together. Sew together lea\ing an opening for turning and stuffing. Clip corners, turn and press. Stu ff the pillow firmly and stitch up the opening.

C u ttin g V Cut ( i ) background block 12-1/2" x 32-1/2" Cut (2) inside border strips 1-1/2" x 12-1/2" Cut (2) inside border strips 1-1/2" x 34-1/2" Cut (2) outside border strips 2-1/2” x 14-1/2" Cut (2) outside border strips 2-1/2" x 38-1/2" Cut (1) pillow back and (2) batting pieces 18-1/2” x 38-1/2"

P illo w T o p V Sew 12-1/2' inside border strip to each side o f the background block. Sew a 34-1/2" border strip to the top and bottom. Follow the general insti-uctions for fusible applique and fuse on the applique pieces. Position the applique border strips 3/4" in from the edge o f the background block. The strips overlap at the corners. The 9" border strip and the 22” border strip are placed at the left side and top. The 26” border strip and the 7” border strip are placed at the bottom and right side. Use the illustration in figure 12 and the photograph to help with placement o f the applique pieces. There ai'e two short stem and three long stem “g's". The two short stem "g’s" are the second and fourth “g” in "Lollygagging". The dots on the ‘'i's ' are "Itsy Bitsy" buttons. Finish the edges o f the applique pieces with a hand

Button Tuck Tea Tow el Bag A p p r o x im a te b a g s ize : 14" x 12" This fun b a g is easily made with two tea towels plus fabric iEbr the handles!

M a teria ls N e e d e d v V two 100% cotton tea towels o f your choice (Cream Dot #TW-AH049. Rose stripe #TVV-AH040)-i* 1/8 yard fabric for bag handles » 1/8 yard o f 20 ” wide extra hca\y stabilizer (I used Peltex® by Pelon®) » five 1-1/8" desert rose buttons** y five 1-1/8" sage buttons** (-(- ** See buying “Details" on page 16)

C u ttin g y Cut (2) 4” X 20' handle fabric strips Cut (2) 1" X 20 ' extra hea\y weight stabilizer strips

Follow the general instructions ibr makinii a template and make the bag top templates. Cut (2) bag top stabilizer pieces Cut. the hang loops from both tea towels. Cut the hem froni one end o f ihe polka dot cream towel and from both ends o f the rose towel. (Leave all o f the other existing towel hems in place.) See figure 13. Lay Uie two towels cross wise to each other and trim the cream towel TO the width o f the rose towel as shown. iigiire 15

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With the bag inside out. form the corners o f tlie ’o ag by pulling the fabric so the side seam and bottom stitching line match aiid the corners form a poini. M easure in 2" from the point and stitch across the point. Repeat for the other corner. See figure 15.

Cut (4) bag tops from the part o f the cream towel that was ('ut ott

B a g C o n s tru c tio n v Fold each towel in h a lf and press. Fold each towel in half tiie other direction and press to mark the center o f each towel. Place the towels together. maicrJng the fold lines and pin. See figure 14. Sew the towels together on the fold lines to form the oulside pockets as shown.

Pin the tuck pleats on the top edge ol the bag. Find the center fold and make a pleat that m easures 13/8” from the center fold. Make another pleat on the other side o f the center fold. M easure in 2-1 /2" from the outside edge and make a 1-3/8" tuck pleat on the side. Repeat for the other side. Note: I used a towel that m easures approxiniaiely 20” x 28”. 1! your towel is a different measurement, you will liave to adjust your pleats a little. Ju st make sure that alter you have all o f the tuck pleats pinned, the bag top measures 9” across. See figure 16. Baste !.he pleats in place with a 1/4” seam. Repeat the steps on ihe other end o f the bag. 9" 1-3/8"

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Sew a button to the cenier seam o f each end ol the bag. Place the other buttons 2-1/2” apart from each other and alternating color. Sew them on only through the cream towel. See figure 14. figure 16

To make the handles. v\ath the w rong side inside, fold the handle strips in h a lf lengthwise and press. Open the strips and fold each edge to the center fold line and press. Tuck the handle interfacing strip next to the cenier fold and under the outside fold. Fold the handle in h a lf again along the first told line and press. {The interfacing is now encased inside o f the handle fabric.) Sew along each edge o f the handle through all layers to secure. W p e a t with the other handle. fig u r e 14

Fold the bag in half with right sides together. Pin ihe side seams with the edges o f both towels even. Starting 3" down from the lop edge, sew the side seam on each side o f the bag. See figure 15.

Pin a bag lop stabilizer piece to the w rong side o f a bag top piece, centered and 1/4 from the straight sid%. Make some clips on the cur\’ed side o f the bag top to ease the fabric around the cu n ’e. Don't clip all o f the way to the stabilizer. See figure 17 on the next page. Press the cur\’ed fold line along the cur\-ed edge

o f ih e bag lop. using the stabilizer as you r guide. See figure 17. Reino\-e the stabilizer and repeat the steps with all four bag top pieces.

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Pin two o f the bag top pieces right sides together. Sew them together at each short side. Put the handle inside o f the bag lop against each side and pin with raw edges even. Sew across the straighi top o f the bag lop. ^-atchin<£ the handle ends in the scam. vSee figure 18.

I'u rn the bag top right side out and press. Slip a piece o f stabilizer into eacli bag top through tlie open cun-'ed side. Make sure the stabilizer goes to the side of each seam allowance, ar.d not on top o f it. for a smooth fit. Turn ihe bag right side out. Refold the (“u n ’cd edge o f the bag lop and encase the top o f the bag inside o f the bag top. Make sure the bag top is co\-erjng the pleat tuck basting seam. Pin. Top stilcli through all layers along the cun'ed edge to attach the bag top to the bag. Make sure the seam catches ih e front and the back o f the bag top. Repeat the steps with the other side o f the ba<£.

Nine-Patch Charm Table Topper

Cutting V Cut Cut Cm Cut Cut

(12) 1" X 7" cream strips for sashing (3) r ' X 28" cream strips for sashing (2) 3” X 28" cream border strips (2) 3" X 33" cream border strips a backing piece 36'‘ x 36’’

For bindin g cut: 2" bias strips from the dark teal fabric to measitre 145' P ress each seam as you sew.

N in e-Patch B lock s v Remox’e the cream charm square from the charjii pack. Di\1de the ('harm squares into 20 lights and 16 darks. (Some o f the mediums can go either way.) Ari’ange the darks and lights into four nint-patch blocks. See figure 19. Sew the three blocks in each row together. Sew the three rows logether. Note: W-^ien i am m easuring ihe seam allowance. 1 measure right (o the points on the pinked edges o f the charm squares. Repeat with all four ninep.’itc'h blocks. figure U) Cut across the center o f each nine-p^itcli block in l)oth directions as st'iowr in llizure 20.

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A p p r o x h n a te s ize ; 33" x 33" T able T o p p e r was quilted b y Cathei*ine Tim m ons o f Cat's Attic Quilting, Boim tiful, LT.

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Rearrange the nine patch blocks so that each block’s four-block center has one o f each o f the four different fabrics. See figure 21.

M a teria ls N e e d e d v B o rd ers y V one ”Cider Mill Road" charm pack or 36 charm squares V 5/8 yard cream border fabric V 1 yard for the topper back V 1/2 yard dark teal fabric for binding V 36” X 36” batting

Sew a 1" X 7" strip between each o f the four blocks in each row. Sew the four rows together with the 1” .x 28” strips. Sew a 3 ' x 28” border strip to each side o f ¡he quilt. Sew a 3” x 33” border strip to the top and bottom o f the quilt.

Cutting V Cut (2) 2" X 2-3/4" for tab. cut { ! ) from batting Cut (1) 3" 1/2” X 10-1/2" for coz\' back, cut (1) from batting L e af vine and flowers: cut a background block 3- i ¡2 " X lO -i/2" H earts: cut {1} 2-\/2" x lO -i/ 2 " for the background, cut (2} 1" X 10-1/2" red for the borders Stripe: cut (1) 2" x 10-1/2" for the stripe, cut (2) 1-1/4" x 10-1 ¡2 " for the borders Dots: cut (5) 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" assorted backgrounds, ciil (2) 1" X 2-1/2” assorted border strips, cui (4) 1" x 4-1 ¡2 " assoned border strips

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FMace bac-kiiii^ righi side down. Pla<.‘c battiiig dowji next and cen ier the quill top down Uisl. righi side up. Pin together and qu ill as desired. Trim hading and backing to the same size as the quill lop. Bind (he quilt in your iavorile nieihod.

A p p r o x im a te size : 10“ x 3" T h e se coasies i\re d e s ig n e d f o r a s fiin d a rd sti'a ig h t-s id e d m u g w itli a c irc x u iife re n c e o f 10-1/2". T h ey niidvc a fu n a n d q u ic k Add tlie A p p le S p ic e G ift b a g a n d tlie r e c ip e f o r A p p le S p ice H o t C id e r.

M a teriiils N e e d e d p e r C o z y v V 1" o f 3/4" wide sew-on Velcro® V lightweight batiins: or ileece L e a f vine: 1/8 yard for background. 1/8 yard or scraps assorted green falDric^ for the \'ine and lea\’es. four 5/8” desert rose buttons**, one 1" sage button**, fusible web H earts: 1/8 yard for background. 1/8 yard red fabric for the borders and hearts, one 1" scarlet button**, fusible web Flowers: 1/8 yard tor bac:kground. 1/8 yard or scraps two rose fabrics for fiowers. DMC lloss #221 (red), one 1" desert rose button**, fusible web Stripe: 1/8 vard brown for borders and back. 1/3 yard for stripe, one 1" medium turquoise biitton** Dots: 1/8 yard or scraps o f several assorted fabrics for backgrounds, dots, borders and tab. one 1” scarlet button'**, fusible web (** See buying "Details" on page 16)

M u g C o z y C o n stru c tio n v Leaf vine: Follow the general instructions for lusible applic[ue and fuse on the \1ne and lea\^es. P'lnish (he edgeis of the applique wllii a hiuid or machine blanket siitch. H earts: Sew a 1" x 10-1/2" border to the lop and bottom o f the background b lo(‘k. P'ollow the general instructions for fusible applique and fuse on the hearts. F'inish the edges o f the applique with a hand or machine blanket stitch. Flowers: F'ollow ihe general inslniclions for fusible apj^licjue and fuse on Uie lin e ¿ind lea\'es. Finish the edges of ihe ¿ipplique a hand or machine iDlanket stitc h. S tripe: Sew a 1-1/4" x 10-1/2" border to the lop and botiom o f the stripe. Dots: Sew the assorted background blocks together in a strip. Sew two 1" x 4-1 ¡2 " border strips together along Ihe 1' side. Sew a 1" x 2-1/2" border strip to one end o f the pair. Repeat with the other border strips. Follow the general instructions for fusible applique and fuse on the dots. Finish the edges o f the applique with a hand or m achine blanket stitch.

F in ish in g v Pin ihe tabs right sides together with the batting on the back. Sew around the tab leaving one 2" end open. Clip corners, lurn and press. Pin the lab centered on the left side o f the cozy front, raw edges even. Place the coz\^ front aiid back right sides together with the batting on the back. Sew around the coz\’. leaving an opening to turn. Clip cor ners. turn and press. Quilt around the applique and borders as desired. Sew the loop side o f the \elcro,’ to the underside o f the tab. Sew the hook side o f the Velcro® centered at the right end o f the coz\- iro n !. Sev/ on the buttons.

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Apple Spice Gift Bag

In a medium saucepan, whisk logether cider sugar, spices cind salt. Bring lo a simmer o\'cr medium-lmv heat. Remove cinnamon stick. Seive tmmedialcK.

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garnish vrith cinnamon sticks.

M aterials N e e d e d v , 1 /4 yard for the bag body V 1 / 8 yard for Lhe bag lop iriin • 20" 7/8" ribl:>on

Apple Blossom & Orchard Tea Tow el Aprons

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B ag C o n s tru c tio n v Sew the lop iriin plcee lo the bag body. Press the seam up. Fold the ribbon in half iind pin the iold 1 / 2 below the trim seam line. See ligure 22. Fold Ihe bag in hali'. right sides together and pin. Secure the riblDon inside the bag with a pin so the ends don't get caught in ihe seam. Sew dow’n the side and across the botlom. Clip corners and turn right side out. Fold the trim to Ihe inside o f the bag iea\ing 1 /2 " o f trim showing on the outside o f the bag. Press. Siitch in the ditch to secure the trim.

V fusible web , 3 / 4 yard ibr apron binding and sash V two 3/4". two .5/8" and one 7/16" sage b u ilon s (or blossom** ^ 3 /4 -, '

blossom*^' , , ,^ V one 3/4". one 5/8" and two 7/16" desert red i)uiLons for blossom^-' • one 5/8" and three 7/16" medium turquoise buUons for blossom*"' _j. See buying "Deiaiis" on page 16)

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Apple Spice Hot Cider Recipe S erves 6 In g re d ie n ts v V 1-1/4 quarts apple cider « 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar V 1 cinnamon stick plus 6 cinnamon sticks for garnish » 1 teaspoon ground allspice » 1 / 2 teaspoon ground ginger * pinch o f ground cloves » pinch o f ground nutmeg V pinch o f salt

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C u ttin g V Cut (6 ) 4" X the width o f t!ie binding fabric

A p r o n C o n stru c tio n v Wash and dr>' the towels (without fabric sottener) lo remove any finishes and to make sure that the towels don’t shrink after you sew on the applique design. M easure Ihe end o f the towel. Use this m easurem ent to cut the towel into a square. The tow'els usually have a hang loop in one corner, cut this end o ff the towel to rem ove the loop. See figure 23.

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M easure 14" from the corner of the towel clown two sides and mai'k with a pin. Fold the corner o f the towel down at the niai'ks and press the fold line all o f the way across. See figure 24.

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F o llo w the gen era l instructions for fusible applique and iuse the apple blossom or ore-hard design to the back corner o f the towel as shown in figure 25. Cut two binding strips the width o f the towel {)lus 1'. Cut Lwo binding strips the width o f the towel plus 2".

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Fold under 1/2" on the ends ot each binding stnp and press. With ihe wrong sic!e inside, fold the bindine slri]D in half lengthwise and press. Open the sinp and iold ea<ii edge to the center iold line and press. Fold ihe binding strip again along the first ibid lines and press. Pin the shorter binding strips to opposite sides ol the towel, just covering the existing hem. Sew along the folded edge o f the strip through all layers, making sure vou calch the back ol the bindm g strip in the seam. Pin the rem aining binding strips to the other tW'O sides o f the low'el and repeat the steps.

F iiiis h iiig V Cut the seh'edge from the remaining binding strips and sew them together at one end to form the sash. Press the seam open. Fold the sash in hal! lengthwise with right sides together and pin. Siitch across the end and to the center o f the sash. Stitch across the other end to the center of the sash lea\ing an opening to lurn ihe sash. Clip the corners, turn and press the sash. Unfold the apron corner and center the sash just under the fold. Pin. S e w dowTv'each side oi the sash and across the ends on a diagonal to attach the sash to the apron. See figure 26. Sew- on the buttons.

-r 100% cotton tea tow'els o f your cholce+ (Blossom #TW-AH033. Orchard #T\V-AH044]+ * 1/8 vard or fat eighths for appliciue design pieces {1/4 vard or fat eighths for frames and apple) V fusible w'eb V 1/8 vard for tow'el bottom binding v on e 3/4". one 5/S" and two 7/16" sage buttons for blossom** von e 3/4". one 5/8" and tw^o 7/16" scarlet buttons for blossom** V one 3/4". one 5/8" and tw'o 7/16" deseri red buttons for blossom** y iw o 5/8" and two 7/16" medium turquoise buttons for blossom’** (•'* + See buying "Details" on page 16)

Cut a straiiiht iMnding strip 4" x the width o f your tea towel plus 1 ■

A p p liq iie in g Hie T o w e ls v Wash and d iy the tow-els (without fabric softener) to remo^'e any iinlslies and to make sure that the tow'cls don't shrink after you sew on the applique design. Follow the general instructions for appUque. Place the applique frames T up from the bottom edge o f the towel and centered. F'inish the edges o f the applique pieces by hand or machine with a blanket stitch.

F in ish in g v \Mih the wTong side Inside, iold the binding strip in h alf lengthwise and press. Open the strip and fold each edge to the cen ier fold line and press. Open the binding and fold under 1/2" at the beginning and end o f the ¡Dinding. Fold the binding strip again along the first fold lines and press. Pin the binding to the bottom edge o f the towel. Stitch the binding to the tow^el along the edge, catching both sides o f the binding in the seam. Refer to the photos for placement and sew on the buttons.

Apple Blossom & Orchard Hot Pads A p p r o x im a te s ize : 7-1/2" x 7-1/2" M a teria ls N e e d e d v (p e r h o t p a d ) t 100‘?b cotLon tea towels oi' you r choicc4- (Blossom #'nV-AH033. Apple ri'\V'A?I035)+ You can make iwo hoi pads per towel V 1/8 vard or scraps for Ihe apple leaf » 1/8 yaj-d or .scraps for the apple han.ii loop (U'.e blossom han<>; loop is cril IVoin the lowel) V fusible web V lightweight ballin g or lleece V one 3/4". one 5/8" and iwo 7/16” sage buttons {or blossom** »o n e 3/4”. one 5/8" and two 7/16” scarlet buttons ior blossom'** » two 5/8" imc\ two 7/16" desert red buttons Ibr blossom^* »o n e 5/8” and three 7/16” medium turquoise buttons for blossom*''

together and the batting on the back, sew on the traced line leaving an opening to turn. T rim the seam to a generou.s 1/8' and clip corners and cuiwes. tiirn. press and slilch up the opening. Starting ai the fat lip o f the leai'. sew- a hand runnnig siitch down tiic center o f the leaf. Stop sewing about 2/3 o f the w^ay down the leaf. Gently gather the running stitch to ihe desired shape and lake a small slilch anci knoi the end. Fold the le a f in half at the narrow' end and baste to the boltom o f the folded stem loop piece. Fold ihe hang loop for the blossom in hall'. Pin the liang loop U) the top o f the hot pad. raw edges even, ¡’in ihe hoi pad front to the- l.iack. riglu sides togetlier with the b allin g pieces on liie i)ack. Sew all oi the u'av around the blossom circle or apple shape leaving an cpt'ning to turn. Clip cuiAcs. turn, press and stiu'h up tlie opening. Quill around the applique pieces through all lavcrs.

Apple Blossom Pillow A p p r o x im a te s ize : 16" x 16"

(** + S ee biiN’in g "D etails" on page 16)

Pillow w as hand quilted by Alaine Nelson.

C u ttin g V Cut Cut Cut For Cut

(I ] hang loop 2" x 4" (2) towel pieces 9” x 9" (2} baitin g pieces 9 ” x 9 ' A pple: (2) leaf pieces 4-1/2" x 2' and one baitin g piece

H o t P a d C o n stru c tio n v To make the hang loop, with the w rong side inside, fold the strip in half lengthwise and press. Open Ihe strip and fold each edge to the center fold line and press. Fold the strip again along the first fold lines and press. Follow the general instructions for "Making a Template" and make the blossom, apple and leal' template pieces. Cut out the blossom and apple templates from the towel and batting pieces. Follow the general instructions for fusible applique and fuse the applique designs to the Iront oi the blossom or apple lowel pieces. F'inish the edges o f the applique with a hand or machine blanket stitch. Sew on the buttons. Trace the leiif shape to the w rong side o f one o f the leaf fabric pieces. W ith the fabric pieces right sides

M aterials N e e d e d v w3/8 vard for ih e background block » } /8 yard for the applique designs * 2/3 yard for the outside borders and backing wfusible web * ligliiw cigh i batting or fleece » stuffing * one 1-1/8’. two 3/4" and tw'o 1/2" sage buttons for blossom** V two 1-1/8". one 3/4” and one 1/2" st'arlei builons for blossom** »o n e 1-1/8". one 7/8" and one 3/4". one 5/8” desert red buttons for blossom*'^ » one 1-1/8" and three 5/8". one 1/2" medium turquoise buttons for blossoni** (**See buying "Details" on page 16)

C u ttin g V Cut Cut Cut Cut Cut

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background block 12-1/2” x 12-1/2' border strips 2-1/2" x 12-1/2” border strips 2 -i/ 2 " x 16-1/2” backing piece 16-1/2" x 16-1/2" batting pieces 16-1/2" x 16-1/2"

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.Sew a 2-1/2" x 12-1/2” border strip lo each side oi the back.iiround block. Sew a 2-1/2” x 16-1 /2” border strip to the top and ì.)oltunì oi‘ ihe block.

Trace the apple template to the wTong side o f (ine of the apple fabric pieces. Pin the four apple fabric pieces togelVier with the marked piece on top and cut out the four apple sections.

F'ollow Ihe iicneral inslriicUons lor applique. I like U) ('III ihe cenier oi tlie i'i?siblc web out on the larger pieces, leaving only 1/4" aroLind liu- inside edges ol the lusible web before 1 iuse il to ihe ajDpliquc lal^rics. This keejjs Ihe applique Ironi Ix'ing siilT on the quilt and allows tor easier qu illing and enibroideiy oi ihe applique. F'use the applique designs to the pillow lop. Finish the applique edges wilh a machine or hand blankei siilch.

F in is liin g ¥ Place one piece ol' ixitting on the back oi' the pillow front Liiid quili around Ihe i)orders and applique pieces as desired ihrough ihe baiting. Sew on the buUons. I'in the [)iliow iVoni and the pillow liack right sides logelher. with ihe second piece o f baiting on ihe l)aek of the bai'king piece. Sew logellier lea\1ng an opening ior turning and slul'fing. Clip corners, lurn and press. S tu ff the pillow firinly and stiich up ihe opening.

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Pin two o f llie apple sections with right sides logelher. Siari sewing al ihe top o f ihe apple section, be sure 10 back-tack ihe seam s when you start and finish, sew down the side secini and slop sewing at the dot. Continue adding apjile sections until y’ou have sewn all four sectiojis together. Clip the cu n ’es and lurn ihc apple righi side oul. Trace the leaf shape to the wrong side o f one o f the leaf fabric pieces. With the fabric pieces right sides together, sew on ihc traced line leaving an opening to lurn. See figure 27. Trizn the seam to a generous 1/8" and ciip ('orners and cu n ’es. turn, press and siilch up the opening. Starling ai the fat lip o f the leaf, sew a hand running siitch down Ihe center o f the le a f Stop sewing about 2/3 oi the way liüLire 2/ dov\'u tlie leai. Gently gather liic runninii stitch lo the desired shape and lake a small stitch and knot the end.

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If you are making a pin cushion, iill ihe boiiom ol the apple with pellets or rice to aboui 1/3 full. This makes the apple bottom hea\y so that it will stand up and not tip over. S tu ff the rest o f the apple firmly with stuffing.

» 1/8 yard or far eighth o f apple fabri(‘ V 1/8 yard or scraps o f green labric for the leal V 1/8 yard or scraps o f brown fabric for llie sieni * stuffing y plastic stuffing pellets or rice if you are making pin cushions

To make the appic stem, with the w'rong side inside, fold the stem strip in h a lf lengthwise and press. Open the strip and fold each edge to the center fold line and press. F'old the stem strip again along the first fold lines and press. Siitch down the side to secure the folds.

C u ttin g V Cut (1) stem piece 2" x 3-1/2" Ci!t (4) apple pieces 4 -Ì/ 2 " x 7 -Ì/ 2 " Cut (2) leaf pieces 2-1/2” x 5" Follow the general instructions for m aking a template and make the apple and leaf template pieces.

Fold the leaf in h alf at the nan'ow end and baste to Lhe bottom o f the stem piece ihat is iolded in hali to iorni a loop. Fland sew^ a gathering stiich around the lop o f the apple a generous 1/8" from edge. Hold the leal and stem down into the apple and gatlier the lop edge tightly around the stem and le a f Sew' the gaihering thread back and forth irom side to side going ihrough the lea f and stem. Pull the stitches light until the top is secure. Knot the thread and trim.

Seeds Mini Quilt A p p r o x im a te s ize : 12“ x 12" M a teria ls N e e d e d v ^ 1/3 yard or iai quarter ior the background block V 1/2 yard for outside border, hang tabs and l>acking y 1/4 yard brown or a fat eighth for the tree ¥ 1/8 yard or scraps for the leaves and applique border * lightweight batting or ileece »tw o large swirly red apple biiltons^’^ V two large swirly yellow apple buiions^ von e large swirly green apple buttonwone large heart wing bird button'“ » DMC floss in #936 (green) and #433 (brown) »o n e 12" X 14" scroll single stand=^** (* ***See buying "D etails' for kits)

Place a batting piece behind the quilt top. Fold two hang loops in h a lf and pin them to the right side o f the quilt top 2-1/4" in from the top outside edges with raw edges even. Pin the quilt back right sides together to the quiU front and sew around the outs^ide edge, leaving aii opening to turn at the bottom. Clip corners and turn the qu ilt right side out and press. Quilt around the applique and borders as desired. Sew on the buttons. Verse quoted on quilt by Robert H. Schuller.

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Q u ilt T o p V Sew a 10” border strip to each side o f the background block. Sew a 12-1/2" border strip to Ihe top and bottom on the block. Foliovv the general instructions for fusible applique and fuse the applique pieces to the quilt top. The applique border pieces o\^erlap at the corners. Follow^ the general instructions for transferring embroider>’ lines. Transfer the verse and the tree swirls to the qu ill top. Finish the edges o f the applique with a hand or m achine blanket stitch. Backstitch the x'erse with three strands o f #936. Backstitch the tree swirls with #433.

F in is liiiig V T o make the hang loops, with the wrong side inside, fold the loop strips in h alf lengthwise and press. Open the strips and fold each edge to the center fold line and press. Fold the strip in h a lf again along the first fold line and press. S ew along each edge o f the strip through all layers to secure. Sub-cut the hang loop strip into (2) 1-1/2" pieces.

Detaiis ^ The speciaitv buttons shown in the photographs arc made by "Just Another Button Company"._ They can be purchased at your local quilt shop or irom Art to Heart. Phone, or fax “Ju st Another Button Company" at 618-667-8531 for a list o f stores near you or phone Art to Heart, fax. w rite, or check our web page at www.arttoheart.com for cu iren t prices and ordering information. ** The hand dved buttons are ‘T h eresa’s Hand Dyed Buttons from Hillcreek Designs". Check your local quilt shop for the button kits, or go to wa\av.hillcreekdesigns.com or call them at 619-562-5799. fax 619562-2515 o r v\Tite 10159 Buena Vista Ave.. Santee. CA 92071. ***The wire hanger is available from your local quilt shop or from Ackfeld M anufacturing. Call or write P O Box 539. Reesdpring. MO 65737. phone 888272-3135 or 417-272-3135. fax 417-272-3160, or \isit WWW.ackfeldw ire.com . +The tea towels are from Indo-U S Sales Inc. Check with your local quilt shop. The towels are also availai^le online at v.'ww.arttoheart.com.

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