Y Bl oc k 4 Applique the Quilt Center Bl oc k Z Refer to "Bias Strips" in Basic Lessons to prepare the bias strips. Cut 2 strips at 47" and 6 strips at 7". Prepare patches G-I for fusible applique. Refer to the applique placement diagram to arrange the stems, flowers and leaves on the quilt center as shown. Use matching thread and a machine blanket stitch to applique the patches in place. 5 Adding the Borders Sew the border #1 strips together end to end. Refer to "Borders" in Basic Lessons to measure and trim the border #1 side strips. Matching centers and ends, sew the border #1 side strips to the quilt. Repeat to add the border #1 top and bottom strips. Add border #2 in the same way as border #1. Quilting and Finishing Applique Placement FP3 Layer and baste together the backing, batting and quilt FP3 top. Refer FP2 to the quilting placement diagram. Outline stitch around applique. Quilt curlicues over the quilt center as shown. Quilt a line of feathers in border #1 as shown. Quilt crossing diagonal straight lines in border #2, approximately 1" apart as shown. FP2 FP1 6 Bind the quilt. Machine Blanket Stitch Quilting Placement 24 Quiltmaker * July/August '17