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How to Make a Duvet Cover, Pattern for

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India Cotton Duvet

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Denim
Throw
Elephant Placemats
Apple Coasters
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4 freesewing projects for the home
How to Make a Duvet Cover, Pattern for Fabric Coasters, Sewing Placemats and Quilts
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Welcome to our Sew Daily eBook: 4 Free Sewing Projects
for the Home.
We found our home dcor accessories eBook to be so
popular that we have updated it, offering some old favorites,
along with some new patterns that are sure to get you even
more inspired to sew accessories for your home.
The India Duvet Cover + Pillow Sham by founding
Stitch editor Tricia Waddell is a gorgeously simple way to
add some spice to your bedroom. Transform an inexpensive
Indian block-printed sheet into an exotic bed set. Set the
duvet off with a brightly colored fabric backing; then make
matching pillow shams with pretty trims. Theres no quicker
way to redecorate.
The Denim Throw by Marlene Blessing, is a whimsical take on this much-loved fabric. The weight and width
of denim is perfect for a cozy throw or coverlet, and with
so many colors of denim to choose from, you will have no
trouble finding the perfect shade. Then decorate your throw
as if its an artists canvas with clever appliqu semi-circles
made using a cake pan as a template.
The Elephant Placemats by Lisa Cox add a global rhythm
to your tabletop with an elephant silhouette appliqu featuring
a batik print. The contrasting cotton prints and striped binding
play off each other in perfect syncopation. The body of the
placemat is made from durable linen or heavy cotton to stand
the test of many mealtimes. Plus, the instructions include a
special tutorial on creating raw edge appliqu.
The Apple Coasters by Ayumi Takahashi is a beyond
cute set of four coasters that come together to create a pretty
apple. Add colorful contrast with different fabrics on the
front and back, and create your own binding from the fabric
of your choice. Simple embroidery and quilting add texture
to these fruity coasters.
I hope that you enjoy making these projects for your
home. Home dcor accessories were some of my first sewing
projects and are the ones that have gotten the most use. The
wonderful thing about sewing for your home is that you
can customize with colors and fabrics to your hearts content, for a fraction of the price of store bought selections.
Happy stitching,
amber eden
Editor, Stitch magazine and

SewDaily.

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India Cotton Duvet Cover

+ Pillow Shams............................................3
Denim Throw...............................................6
Elephant Placemats..................................9
Apple Coasters.........................................13
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designers Charlene Tiedemann and Jocelin Damien

Illustration
Ann Sabin Swanson
Photography Joe Hancock (unless otherwise noted)

Project Designers
Tricia Waddell, Marlene Blessing, Lisa Cox, and Ayumi Takahashi

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India Cotton
Duvet Cover +
Pillow Sham
Take an inexpensive Indian
block-printed sheet and transform it into an exotic bed set.
Use a bright fabric for the
duvet back and coordinating
pillow shams. Then add decorative details with assorted trims
on the shams and a silk panel
in the duvet center.
by Tricia Waddell
Fabric
Queen-size Indian printed cotton flat
sheet (commonly 90" x 102" [2.3 x 2.6
m])
5 yd (4.6 m) of rayon or cotton (at least
54" [137 cm] wide) for shams and
underside of duvet (Contrast)
34" x 16" (86.5 x 42 cm) piece of silk
douppioni (optional)
Other Supplies
All-purpose thread to match the
sheet and Contrast fabric
Contrasting or metallic thread to
match silk douppioni (optional)
20" (51 cm) each of assorted trims for
pillow sham (shown here: silk ribbon,
sequins, cording, and braid)
Matching or metallic thread to attach
trims
Handsewing needle
Clear acrylic ruler
Rotary cutter and self-healing mat
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Finished size
Standard pillow shams 20" x 26" (51 x

66 cm); queen-size duvet cover shown is
89" x 95" (2.2 x 2.4 m).
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Notes
All seam allowances are " (1.3 cm)
unless otherwise noted.
Both comforter and flat sheet sizes
marked as queen size can vary
by manufacturer. To ensure that
your duvet cover fits properly or to
customize the cover to a different
size comforter, measure the length
and width of your comforter and
adjust the cutting dimensions (and/
or consider a smaller or larger flat
sheet), if necessary. If you are using a
flat sheet for the duvet cover, be sure
to check the dimensions in addition
to the marked size. Down and down
alternative comforters are quite
squishy and will fit easily into a cover
with slightly smaller dimensions,
but you dont want the cover to be
overly large because this can cause
the comforter to slide around (a little
extra space is okay). If your sheet is
not quite large enough for the cover
you wish to make, consider adding
a border of a coordinating fabric to
obtain the necessary measurements
for the cover front.
Prewash all washable fabrics.
Prewash the Indian printed sheet
alone in case the fabric dyes run. The
specified width of the rayon or cotton
fabric (for the shams and duvet
underside) accounts for shrinkage.
CUT OUT FABRIC

1 Find a large area such as a dining
room table or floor space to lay out

your fabric for cutting. Using a rotary
cutter and self-healing mat or scissors
and a clear acrylic ruler, measure and
cut two panels, each 45" wide x 97"
long (1.15 x 2.5 m), from the Contrast
fabric for the underside of the duvet.
For the pillow shams, cut two 27" wide
x 21" long (68.5 x 53.5 cm) pieces (front
panels), two 11 " wide x 21" long (30 x
53.5 cm) pieces (back panel A), and two
20" wide x 21" long (51.5 x 53.5 cm)
pieces (back panel B) from the Contrast
fabric.
figure 1
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figure 2
2 Cut ten ties 2" wide x 9" long (5 x 23

cm) from the Contrast fabric.
ASSEMBLE DUVET
3 Place the two Contrast panels
right sides together, matching up all

edges, and machine stitch along one
97" (2.5 m) side. You have now created
the underside panel. Press the seam
allowances open and set aside.
4 If desired, center the silk douppioni
rectangle on the right side of the Indian

cotton sheet (position the silk vertically
along the length of the sheet). Pin
in place. Use a decorative or zigzag
machine stitch and contrasting or
metallic thread to topstitch (see Sewing
Basics) the rectangle in place, stitching
" (6mm) from the edge, around the
entire perimeter of the silk rectangle.
5 Spread out the underside panel on

a large, flat surface, with the right side
facing up. Place the sheet on top, right
side down, and match up all the edges
(right sides will be together; the sheet
may be longer than the underside
panel, so if this is the case, simply
match up one short edge and the excess
will be trimmed in Step 7). If the sheet
width doesnt match up neatly with the
underside panel, trim it to size equally
on the two long sides. Pin together
around the perimeter.
6 Machine stitch around three sides,
leaving one short (90" [2.3 m]) edge
open; be sure to remove pins as you go.
Press all seam allowances open. Clip
the seam allowances at the corners.
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7 On the open end of the duvet, trim

the cotton sheet flush with the edge

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of the underside panel, if necessary.
Fold over " (1.3 cm) to the wrong side
on the sheet and the underside panel
at the open edge and press, then fold
another 1" (2.5 cm) to the wrong side
and press again to make a neat hem all
the way around. Pin the hem in place,
then topstitch all the way around the
open edge, " (6 mm) from the inner
fold (your stitching will be about " [2
cm] from the outer edge).
ATTACH TIES
8 On one tie (cut in Step 2), fold "
(1.3 cm) to the wrong side on each

short edge and press. Now, fold over
each long edge " (1.3cm) to the
wrong side so that the raw edges meet
in the middle and press (figure1).
Then, fold the tie in half lengthwise,
enclosing the raw edges, and press
(figure2). Pin along the tie to hold the
folds in place and then edgestitch (see
Sewing Basics) along both short sides
and the long open side to finish the tie;
begin with one short edge and pivot 90
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machine stitch, use a zigzag or straight

stitch, or other desired decorative
stitch; to handstitch you can simply use
a running stitch or a more decorative
embroidery stitch as desired). Place
each additional trim " (1.3 cm)
from the previous one and machine
or handstitch in place as before. (The
sequin string and openwork braid
shown in the sample were handstitched
in place, while the wider trims were
machine-stitched in place; if you are
using a sequin string, use a whipstitch
to secure it and hide the stitches
between the sequins. Cut off any excess
trim flush with the edge of the fabric.
Repeat the entire step to attach the
trims to the second pillow front. If the
trims are directional, be sure to make
one left sham and one right sham. (See
detail photo left.)
ASSEMBLE PILLOW SHAM

= On one 21" (53.5 cm) edge of each
back panel piece (both As and Bs), fold

" (6 mm) to the wrong side and press,
then fold another " (6 mm) to the
wrong side on each and press again.
Edgestitch along the inner fold on each
panel (your stitching will be just shy of
" [6mm] from the outer edge).
q To assemble a sham, place one

degrees at the corner with the needle
down, sew down the long end, and then
pivot at the next corner as before and
sew along the remaining short edge
(this will create a continuous stitch
line). Repeat the entire step for each of
the remaining ties.
9 Place the hemmed duvet cover

opening in front of you with the sheet
on top (with the duvet cover still inside
out). *Take five of the completed ties
and distribute them evenly along the
hemmed edge of the sheet, positioning
one short edge of each tie " (2 cm)
above the edge (this will leave a little
more than 7" [18 cm] of each tie
hanging down past the edge of the
duvet cover). Pin each tie in place on the
sheet only. Turn the duvet cover over
so that the underside panel is now on
top and repeat from *, matching up the
placement of each tie with those on the

front (sheet) side.
0 Using a small zigzag stitch, sew each

tie in place by sewing across the tie,
about " to " (6 mm to 1.3 cm) from
the edge. Be sure to stitch back and
forth over each tie a couple of times
to secure it firmly in place. The duvet
cover is finished!
SEW TRIMS TO
PILLOW SHAM FRONTS
- Depending on the type of trims
you chose, you can probably machine

stitch them in place, but if they are
lacy or delicate trims you may have to
handstitch them instead. With one front
panel (27" x 21" [68.5 x 53.5cm]) facing
right side up, pin the first trim in place
about 2" (6.5 cm) from one short
edge. Machine or handstitch in place (to

front panel right side up in front of

you. *Place one back panel A on top,
right side down (right sides together),
aligning it along the embellished
short edge of the front panel and
with the hemmed edge facing toward
the middle. Repeat from * to place
one back panel B, aligning it along
the opposite short edge; the two
back panels will overlap by about 4"
(10 cm). Pin and then stitch around
the entire perimeter. Use a serger,
pinking shears, or zigzag stitch to
finish the seam allowances and
prevent fraying. Clip the corners,
turn the sham right side out through
the back panels, and push out the
corners. Repeat the entire step to
create the second sham.
Tricia Waddell is the former editor in

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sewing.
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Denim
Throw
There are so many shades of
denim fabricbut whatever
blue you choose, denims weight
and generous width makes it
perfect for a cozy throw or coverlet. Get creative and design it
like at modern canvas with
appliqud fabric graphics.
by Marlene Blessing
Fabric
2 yd (1.8 m) of 60" (152.5 cm) wide
dark blue stretch denim
38 yd (34.3 cm) of 60" (152.5 cm) wide
light blue stretch denim
2 yd (1.8 cm) of 60" (152.5 cm) wide
printed polyester fleece for backing
8 assorted print cotton fat quarters
(18" x 22" [45.5 x 56 cm] each)
Other Supplies
Coordinating and contrasting allpurpose sewing threads and quilting
threads
2 yd (1.8 m) of 1" (2.5 cm) wide rayon
grosgrain ribbon with grommets or
similar trim (shown: black)
1 yd (91.5 cm) of 1" (3.8 cm) wide rayon
grosgrain ribbon (shown: dark gold)
1 yd of 1" (3.8 cm) wide rayon
grosgrain ribbon in contrasting color
(shown:maroon)
7" (18 cm) of 58" (1.5 cm) wide rayon
grosgrain ribbon with stitch edging
(shown: turquoise)
2 yd (1.8 cm) of zipper-by-the-yard
(shown: black)
Tailors chalk or removable fabric
marker
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(34.5 cm)
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11"
13"
(30 cm)
(33.5 cm)
(44 cm)
18"
12"
1"
(31.5 cm)
(45.5 cm)
(2.5 cm)
11"
29"
(73.5 cm)
9"
(23.5 cm)
(21 cm)
10"
(26.5 cm)
8"
21"
(53.5 cm)
(46.5 cm)
14"
(35.5 cm)
18"
diagram
9" (23 cm) diameter cake pan, plate,

or other round item to trace around
Zipper foot for sewing machine
Point turner (optional)
Handsewing needle
Finished Size
56" wide x 70" long (142 x 178 cm)
Notes
All seam allowances are 58" (1.5 cm)
To determine the placement of trims
and appliqus, lay the denim top
on a large table or the floor and pin
everything in place, referring to the
diagram above for assistance.

Cut THE Fabric

1 Cut a 57" x 71" (145 x 180 cm)
rectangle from the dark denim, keeping

the corners square and the edges
straight.
2 Cut a 57" x 71" (145 x 180 cm)
rectangle from the fleece backing

fabric.
Appliqu & Prepare Quilt Top

3 The dark denim top is divided into
three lengthwise sections by long strips

of grosgrain trim and zipper-by-theyard. The two widest pieces of grosgrain
combine with a short horizontal strip to
create a stair step near the center. The
zipper and grommet trims are placed
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on either side of the center grosgrain

strip. Refer to the diagram above for
the measurements used in the sample;
alternatively, lay the trims on the dark
denim, placing them as desired, and
measure from each trim strip to the
nearest edge at two or more places to
ensure the lines are straight. Pin each
trim to the denim, tucking the interior
ends of the wide grosgrain ribbons
under the horizontal ribbon so the raw
edges are covered. Trim the ends of the
horizontal ribbon at an angle.
4 With tailors chalk, trace the outer
edge of the cake pan onto the light

denim and cut along the line to create
a circle. Slip the denim circle under the
grommet trim, centering it, and pin to
the denim. Edgestitch both edges of
each trim to the denim, using a straight
stitch and contrasting threads. Stitch
the zipper along the tape edge, then
stitch again close to the zipper teeth.
Use a zipper foot to stitch the zipper
and grommet trims. Use a tight satin
stitch or zigzag (2.0 mm wide and
0.30.5 mm wide) to finish the cut ends
of the horizontal ribbon to limit fraying.
All other trim ends will be hidden under
the horizontal ribbon or in the seam
allowances.
5 Trace the outer edge of the cake pan
and cut to create one circle from each of

the fat quarters. Fold each print fabric
circle in half, wrong sides together, and
press. Lay the half-circles on the denim
top as shown in the diagram or arrange
them as you like, carefully abutting
the fold in each half-circle against the
adjacent trim edge. Pin the circles
in place. Hand-baste the half-circles
and the denim circle near their edges;
remove the pins. Stitch each half-circle
and the denim circle to the throw with
contrasting threads, using a wide satin
stitch (3.03.5 mm wide and 0.30.4
mm long) on the circular edges and a
straight stitch along the folded edge of
each circle. Position the satin stitches
near the curved edges but not covering
them, so the edges can fray gently for a
bit of extra texture. Remove the basting
stitches.
Attach the Backing

6 Pin the right sides of the fleece
backing and the denim top together.

Trim the backing and square up the
edges, if necessary, to ensure that the
raw edges match and the throw will
be smooth. Stitch the layers together,
leaving a gap in the top edge open,
using quilting thread (heavier than
all-purpose thread for extra durability).
When finished stitching, trim the seam
allowances diagonally at the corners to
reduce bulk.
7 Turn the entire throw right side out,

using the point turner to make clean

points on the corners. Smooth out

the entire throw and press the edges,
pressing the seam allowances to the
wrong side along the gap. Pin the
folded edges at the gap and slipstitch
to close. Topstitch " (1.3 cm) from the
edge around the entire throw, pivoting
at the corners for a continuous stitch
line.
Marlene Blessing is a lifelong sewist,
crafter, writer, and former editorial director

for Beadwork and Stringing Magazines. She
contributes regularly to STITCH and can (and
will) never resist a great new fabric or notion.
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Elephant Placemats
Add an exotic touch to your
table with quilted placemats
featuring an elephant
silhouette appliqu in a batik
print. Contrasting cotton prints
and a patterned binding
elegantly border these
placemats made of linen or
heavy cotton.
by Lisa Cox
Fabric (for 1 placemat)

13 yd (30.5 cm) of coarse-weave
Indian cotton or canvas for appliqu
background (shown: white)
yd (46 cm) of batik print for
appliqu and placemat backing
(shown: purple floral)

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yd (23 cm) of striped cotton print

for binding (shown: multicolor
stripes)
4 brightly colored cotton prints for the
borders (2 strips at least 4" 18"
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[10 45.5 cm] and 2 strips at least

4" 13" [10 33 cm])
Other Supplies
One 15" 20" (38 51 cm) piece of
quilt batting
One 9" 12" (23 30.5 cm) or similar
sheet of paper-backed fusible web
(Recommended: Steam-A-Seam or
Vliesofix)
Coordinating sewing thread
Quilt-basting spray
Rotary cutter, rigid acrylic ruler, and
self-healing mat
Walking foot with a quilting guide
for sewing machine (optional)
Masking tape (optional, for marking
quilt lines)
Elephant template
Finished Size
17" 12" (44.5 31.5 cm)
Notes
All seam allowances are " (6 mm)
A Malaysian batik sarong was used
for the appliqu and placemat
backing on the sample; any batik or
other preferred fabric may be used.
To prevent later shrinkage or
bleeding, prewash and dry all fabric
before cutting, using the same
method you intend to use for the
finished placemats.
Cut the Fabric
1 From the Indian cotton, cut:

1 rectangle measuring 14"
9" (37 24 cm) for the appliqu
background
From the brightly colored cotton
prints, cut:
2 strips measuring 2" 16"
(5.5 41.5 cm) and 2 strips
measuring 2" 11"
(5.5 28.5 cm)
From the binding fabric, cut:
2 strips measuring 2" 42" (5.5
106.5 cm) on the straight grain
From the batik print, cut:
1 rectangle measuring 15" 20" (38 51 cm)
figure 1
Construct the Placemat Top

2 With right sides together, pin one of
the 2" 16" (5.5 41.5 cm) cotton
strips to the top edge of the Indian
cotton appliqu background rectangle;
make sure the right-hand edges
are aligned. Starting in the middle
of the pinned edge, stitch together,

backtacking at the beginning and
stitching toward the right-hand edge.
Leave the remainder of the strip free
because it will be attached later
(figure 1). Press the seam allowance
toward the border strip.
Raw Edge Appliqu

This appliqu method is quick and easy,
resulting in a raw-edge finish. Its great
for creating an organic and slightly
frayed look with woven fabrics.
You will need:
Paper-backed fusible web
Craft/paper scissors
Fabric shears
Embroidery scissors
Pencil
Coordinating (or contrasting)
sewing thread
1 Trace the template onto the paper side of the paper-backed fusible web (or trace
the template onto the wrong side of the fabric).
2 Rough cut the shape from the fusible web, leaving a margin of about 12" (1.3 cm)
around the shape. Following the manufacturers instructions, adhere the fusible web
to the wrong side of the appliqu fabric. Then, cut the shape along the drawn lines.
3 Remove the paper backing and place the shape, right side up, on the background
fabric. Adhere the shape to the fabric, following the manufacturers instructions.
4 Stitch the shape in place around the edges, using a straight, zigzag, blanket, satin,
or other decorative stitch (refer to your sewing machine manual for assistance).

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3 With right sides together, pin one of

the 2" 11" (5.5 28.5 cm) cotton
strips to the right-hand side edge of
the background rectangle and top
border strip and stitch. Press the seam
allowances toward the border strip.
4 Pin and sew the remaining
2" 16" (5.5 41.5 cm) cotton
strip along the bottom edge of the
background rectangle and side border
strip as in Step 6. Pin and sew the
remaining 2" 11" (5.5 28.5 cm)
cotton strip along the left-hand side
edge and bottom border strip.
5 Stitch the remainder of the top strip
to the top edge, backtacking where the
stitching meets your original seam.
Press. You have now created the
placemat top.
6 Apply basting spray to the batting,
following the manufacturers directions.
Position the placemat top on the batting
with the right side facing up and quilt
as desired, using a walking foot if
necessary to feed the layers evenly.
The sample placemat was quilted with
lines " (2 cm) apart on the background
rectangle and lines " (6 mm) apart on
the border panels (see photo). Install
a quilting guide to keep your lines "
(2 cm) apart and use the edge of your
presser foot to space the narrower
lines, or apply masking tape of the
appropriate width to the placemat top

and stitch along the edges.
Appliqu the Elephant

7 Refer to the sidebar at right to
prepare and appliqu the Elephant,
using the provided template. Center
the Elephant on the background panel
and stitch around it with a straight
stitch, close to the edge of the fabric.
Stitch around the shape three times,
overlapping the stitching lines slightly
to give it a sketchy appearance (use
contrasting thread if youd like this
detail to stand out).
Complete the Placemat

8 Layer the placemat top on the batik
backing with the wrong sides together
and baste together with basting spray.
Square up the placemat, trimming the
excess batting and backing fabric to
match the placemat top.

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9 Stitch the two binding strips

together end to end with a diagonal
seam (see Sewing Basics). Fold in
half lengthwise with wrong sides
together and press to create doublelayer binding. Attach the binding to
the placemat following the directions
under Binding with Mitered Corners
(option B) in Sewing Basics.
Lisa Cox is an occupational therapist by day
and an avid crafter at night. Her designs have
appeared in many books and magazines, including Pretty Little Presents, Sweet Nothings,
Craft Hope, Quilting Arts Gifts, Homespun,
and Handmade. Lisa lives in Perth, Australia,
and she collaborates with her daughter Sarah
on their blog, A Spoonful of Sugar (spoonfullofsugargirls.blogspot.com), where you can follow
their sewing and baking adventures.
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Apple Coasters
Sew this adorable set of
coasters that come together
to create a perfect apple.
Make your own bias tape to
outline the shapes and
finish off the apple with
simple embroidery for
added texture.
By Ayumi Takahashi
Fabric
yd (46 cm) of 45" (115 cm) wide red
print cotton (Main)
yd (46 cm) of 45" (115 cm) wide pale
yellow cotton (Contrast; shown: Kona
cotton from Robert Kaufman fabrics)
Scrap of dark green felt, at least 4"
4" (10 10 cm)

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Scraps of various red print fabrics

Scrap of brown with white polka dots
(for apple seeds), at least 3" 3"
(7.5 7.5 cm) Note: Substitute plain
brown fabric if dots arent available
and add the dots with a white gel pen
or fabric paint.
Other Supplies
14" 11" (35.5 28 cm) piece of
lightweight fusible fleece
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Apple Coaster
Leaf
Quilt basting spray
(cut 2)
Sewing thread in red, pale yellow,

and brown
1 sheet of lightweight fusible web
(such as Heat N Bond)
Embroidery thread in light green and
dark green
4" (10 cm) of flat leather cord
Apple Coaster
Seed
(cut 2)
Apple Coaster pattern and templates
Finished Size:
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About 11" 9" (28 23 cm) when 4

coasters are placed to make a single big
apple (not including leaf). Each separate
coaster is about 5 12" 4 12"
(14 11.5 cm)
Note
All seam allowances are " (6mm)
unless otherwise indicated.
piece each from the red print cotton and

the pale yellow cotton.
inner edge
Cut Fabric
1 Cut out one 14" 11" (35.5 28 cm)
Top Apple Coaster
Cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)

from quilted cotton
2 Using the provided Leaf template,
cut 2 leaves from felt; set aside for use

in Step 11.
Make Binding
3 Using more of the Main fabric and
Bottom Apple Coaster
Cut 2 (cut 1, cut 1 reverse)

from quilted cotton
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fabrics and the pale yellow fabric,

create a binding tape for the straight
edges of the apple sections. Begin
with a 44" 78" (112 2.2 cm) strip
each of pale yellow and red, piecing
as necessary to achieve the full
length. Note: This strip does not
need to be cut on the bias. Sew the 2
strips along one long edge with right
sides together. Press the seam open
and fold the assembled strip in half,
then follow the folding instructions
for option A under Create Binding
(the center crease will actually be
inner edge
inner edge
4 Using the rest of the red print
inner edge
scraps of other red fabrics, create a

bias strip measuring 50" 2" (127 5
cm) for binding the outer edges of the
apple. Refer to the instructions under
Create Binding in Sewing Basics for
joining the strips with diagonal seams
and folding the binding strip (option
B). Cut the piece into 4 equal lengths,
one for each apple section.
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the wrong side of the brown polkadot fabric. Using the provided Seed
template, cut 4 seeds from the bonded
polka-dot fabric, positioning each seed
so a tiny white dot sits at the rounded
end of the seed. Fuse one seed onto
each apple section.
the seamline in this case), creating
a strip that is pale yellow on one
side and red on the other. Cut the
assembled strip into 4 equal pieces.
Create Coasters
5 Iron the fusible fleece onto the
wrong side of the 14" 11" (35.5 28

cm) piece of red print cotton, following
the manufacturers instructions. Coat
the other surface of the fusible fleece
lightly but evenly with quilt basting
spray and attach it to the wrong side
of the 14" 11" (35.5 28 cm) piece of
pale yellow cotton.
6 Thread the machine with pale yellow

thread in the needle and red in the
bobbin. Set the machine for a regular
straight stitch and machine quilt the
layers together. Sew with the pale
yellow fabric on top so the stitches
blend into the fabric on both sides.
Stitch parallel lines 38" (1 cm) apart
parallel to the 11" (28 cm) fabric edges
across the entire fabric surface.
7 Using the provided Apple patterns,

cut 2 of each piece (Top and Bottom)
from the quilted cotton (cut 1, cut

1 reverse for each piece to create a
whole apple). The quilted lines should
run from top to bottom of each apple
section.
8 Using the pale yellow/red binding
from Step 4, bind the inner two edges

of each apple, making sure that
each side of the binding is stitched
to the corresponding color on the
apple. Follow the instructions under
Binding with Mitered Corners, option
A, in Sewing Basics, to attach the
binding and miter the corners. Trim
the binding raw edges flush with the
apple pieces outer edges.
9 Use the red binding from Step 3 to
bind the outer edge of each apple (use

option B this time). Unfold the binding
slightly and press 14" (6 mm) to the
wrong side at the beginning and end of
each section so there are no raw edges
on the binding.
Attach Seeds & Leaf

0 Following the manufacturers
instructions, iron the fusible web onto

- Embroider leaf veins onto one of
the felt leaves using the light green

embroidery thread (see Leaf template
for suggested placement) and a running
stitch. Stitch one end of leather cord to
the leaf as you embroider, positioning it
to form the stem.
= Place the 2 leaves, wrong sides
together, making sure the leather cord

is sandwiched between them. Join the
leaves with a blanket stitch around the
edge, using the dark green embroidery
thread.
q Use brown thread and a running
stitch to attach the other end of the

leather cord to the top edge of one of
the top apple coasters (figure 1). Make
sure your stitches catch only the red
fabric and do not show on the yellow
side.
Ayumi Takahashi was born and raised in
Japan but now resides in northern California.

She is passionate about creating things from
scratch and shares her craft projects and easy
sewing tutorials on her blog, Pink Penguin, at
ayumills.blogspot.com.
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2 Cut ten ties 2" wide x 9" long (5 x 23

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4 If desired, center the silk douppioni

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56" wide x 70" long (142 x 178 cm)

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Cut THE Fabric

rectangle from the dark denim, keeping

2 Cut a 57" x 71" (145 x 180 cm)

rectangle from the fleece backing

9" (23 cm) diameter cake pan, plate,

yd (23 cm) of striped cotton print

Scraps of various red print fabrics

Quilt basting spray

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Apple Coaster pattern and templates