Kim Schaefer - Kim Schaefers Calendar Runners: 12 Appliqué Projects with Bonus Place Mat & Napkin Designs

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The appliqu patterns have been drawn in reverse. A lightweight paperbacked fusible web works best for machine appliqu. Choose your favorite fusible web and follow the manufacturers directions. Patterns are available to print from http://tinyurl.com/10928-patterns.

Preparing the Appliqu

Trace all parts of the appliqu design on the paper side of the fusible web. Trace each layer of the design separately.

For example, all the petals on a flower are traced as a single piece and the center as another. Whenever 2 shapes in the design butt together, overlap them by about to prevent any gaps between them. When tracing the shapes, extend the underlapped edge beyond the drawn edge in the pattern. Write the pattern number on each traced shape. Cut around the appliqu shapes, leaving a margin around each piece. Iron each fusible web shape to the wrong side of the appropriate fabric.

Cut on the drawn lines and peel the paper backing from the fusible web. A thin layer of fusible web will remain on the wrong side of the fabric. This will adhere the appliqu pieces to the backgrounds when ironed.

Fusing and Stitching the Appliqu

Position the appliqu pieces on the backgrounds. Press with an iron to fuse in place. Machine stitch around the appliqu pieces using a zigzag, satin, or blanket stitch.

Stitch additional lines as desired to add detail.

Making the Pieced Runner

Sew the 1 10 lattice strips between and on the ends of the 10 10 appliqu block backgrounds. Press. For the side inner borders, cut 3 strips 1 width of fabric. Piece strips together with diagonal seams and trim to make 2 strips 56 long. Sew the 1 56 side inner borders to the runner top.

Arrange and sew together 2 rows of 14 squares 4 4 for each of the side borders. Press. Sew the 2 side borders to the runner top. Press toward the borders. Arrange and sew together 2 rows of 5 squares 4 4 for each of the end borders. Press.

Sew the 2 end borders to the runner top. Press toward the borders. TIP For easier handling, appliqu the border motifs to the border squares before sewing them together.

Making the Place Mat

Sew 2 strips 1 10 to the sides of the 10 10 appliqu block background. Press. Press. Press.

Arrange and sew together 2 rows of 3 squares 4 4 for each of the side borders. Press. Sew the 2 side borders to the place mat. Press toward the borders.

Finishing

Layer the runner / place mat: Cut the batting and backing pieces 24 larger than the tops. Place the pressed backing down first with the right side facing down.

Place the batting over the backing and the runner or place mat top on top. Make sure everything is flat and smooth and that the top is centered over the batting and backing. Baste or pin. Quilt as desired. Bind the runner or place mat using your preferred method.

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Made by Kim Schaefer Quilted by Diane Minkley of Patched Works, Inc.