These requirements are for non-directional prints.

For machine embroiders-An optional machine embroidery appliqué design to help in making this project is available at www.Patrick Lose.com under Party with Patrick embroi-deries! The fabric requirements, below, are for fusible machine appliqué. If using machine embroidery, you must adjust your fabric requirements accordingly.

A fabric kit for creating this quilt is also available at PatrickLose.com.

Materials needed for 15" placemat

Materials needed for 12" Candle Mat

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Additional supplies and tools- I used coordinating Sulky® 40wt rayon thread for quilting and satin stitching.- You’ll also need an iron, fabric and paper scissors, and a fine point marker for tracing the templates.

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Background–Yellow/Buttercup: 17 x 17"Binding & Crocus Flowers–Purple/Heliotrope: 15 x 15" (binding) 7 x 7" (crocus)Note: Binding fabric must be cut as a perfect square and not a remnant.Leaves–Green/Grass: 9 x 9"

Backing: 17 x 17"Batting: 17 x 17"Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 fusible adhesive: two 9 x 12" sheetsSulky Tear-Easy stabilizer: four 9 x 6" pieces

These requirements are for non-directional prints.Background–Yellow/Buttercup: 14 x 14"Binding & Crocus Flowers–Purple/Heliotrope: 12 x 12" (binding) 6 x 6" (crocus)Note: Binding fabric must be cut as a perfect square and not a remnant.Leaves–Green/Grass: 7 x 7"

Backing: 14 x 14"Batting: 14 x 14"Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 fusible adhesive: two 9 x 12" sheetsSulky Tear-Easy stabilizer: four 6 x 5" pieces

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1. Refer to the appliqué pattern and quarter-round template page for instructions on cutting the background/scalloped quilt top.

2. Trace the appliqué templates onto the paper side of your fusible adhesive leaving approximately ½" between tracings. Be sure to trace the correct templates for the size of project you’re making.

3. Roughly cut the templates from the adhesive just outside of the traced line.

4. Place the adhesive templates onto the wrong side of their corresponding appliqué fabrics and fuse in place according to manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Neatly cut the appliqués from the fabrics on the traced template lines.

6. Peel the paper backing from the appliqués and arrange them on the appropriate size background piece. Fuse four flowers and eight leaves to the background.

7. Place the Sulky Tear-Easy stabilizer behind the appliqué sections and satin stitch the raw edges of the appliqués, using Sulky Premium 40 wt rayon thread. Remove the stabilizer after stitching.

8. Sandwich batting between top and backing with wrong sides of fabrics against batting. Quilt as desired. I used a straight stitch, in matching thread, around each appliqué satin stitching and next to binding. I quilted the piece using a free-motion stippling/meander stitch in the background.

9. Refer to the bias binding page for instructions on making a continuous bias binding strip. Bind, as usual, using this strip.

Instructions

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An optional machine embroidery appliqué design to help in making this project is available at www.PatrickLose.com under Party with Patrick embroideries!

Refer to these instructions for both the candle mat and placemat. Be sure to use the correct background and applique templates for the project you’re making.

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quarter round template

for 15” placemat

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Trace LinePlacement LineStitching Line

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Cutting the Placemat Background Fabric

· Fold the 17 x 17" yellow square in half and half again to make a 8½" folded square. Lightly press the fold.

· Align the template’s straight edges along the fabric folds and pin.

· Cut along the scalloped line only to create the 15" scalloped background fabric piece. Unfold fabric.

Trace 4

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Trace LinePlacement LineStitching Line

Cutting the Candle Mat Background Fabric

· Fold the 14 x 14" yellow square in half and half again to make a 7" folded square. Lightly press the fold. · Align the template’s straight edges along the fabric folds and pin.· Cut along the scalloped line only to create the 12" scalloped background fabric. Unfold fabric.

Trace 4

Trace 4Trace 4

Using a gridded transparent ruler, measure from the long edge and draw a parallel line every 2¼” on the wrong side of the fabric, as shown in Illustration B.

Fold the marked piece right sides together to form a tube, aligning the edges and pinning the markedlines so one width of the binding extends beyond the edge on each side as shown in Illustration C. Sewthe tube together and press the seam open. Cut on the marked line to make one continuous 2¼” wide bias binding strip.

Use this strip to bind any curved edges.

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Illustration A

Illustration B Illustration C

Right side of fabric Wrong side of fabric

Continuous Bias Binding Instructions

Create a continuous bias binding strip, economically.

Cut the 15 x 15" (placemat) or the 12 x 12" (candle mat) bias binding fabric square in half once diagonally (45 degree angle). Place two triangular pieces right sides together along straight edge as shown in Illustration A. Press.

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1. Sprinkle chicken evenly with 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Grill, covered with grill lid, over high heat (400° to 500°) 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 15 minutes; cover and chill at least 30 minutes.

2. Slice hard-cooked eggs in half lengthwise; carefully remove yolks, keeping egg white halves intact. Reserve yolks for another use.

3. Stir together mayonnaise, next 4 ingredients, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt in a large bowl.

4. Pulse cooled chicken, in batches, in a food processor 3 to 4 times or until shredded; stir into mayonnaise mixture until blended. Spoon chicken mixture evenly into egg white halves. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.

INGREDIENTS

2¼ pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts 1½ teaspoons salt, divided½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper24 large hard-cooked eggs, peeled1 cup mayonnaise2 green onions, finely chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill

Chicken Salad Stuffed EggsRecipe from Southern Living

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place all ingredients except powdered sugar in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute. Beat on medium speed 4 minutes.

2. Pour into greased and floured 10-inch fluted tube or tube pan.

3. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack 15 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.

INGREDIENTS

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix1 pkg. (4 serving size) JELL-O Pistachio Flavor Instant Pudding4 eggs1¼ cups water¼ cup oil½ teaspoon almond extract7 drops green food coloring2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Pistachio Pudding CakeRecipe from JELL-O

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Artwork © 2012 Patrick Lose