Note: Templates are printed reversed and without seam allowance for use with paper-backed fusible web. Download template diagrams (PDF file).
Shopping List
Black solid (skate details) 5/8 yd.
Silver metallic (blades, eyelets, piecing) 3/4 yd.
White/silver texture (skates) 1/2 yd.
Blue mottle (skate backgrounds) 3/4 yd.
Lavender dot (piecing) 5/8 yd.
Blue skater print (block centers, outer border) 2 yds.*
Lavender/silver star print (inner border, binding) 1 yd.
Backing (piece widthwise) 3 yds.
Paper-backed fusible web 2 yds.
Batting Twin size
*See Cutting the Novelty Print.
Cutting the Novelty Print
The pieced block centers were fussy-cut to feature skater motifs from the blue Timeless Treasures skater print. If you choose to do the same, keep seam allowances in mind when selecting a motif. When cutting, center the motif within a plastic template 5 1/2" square.
To properly orient the directional print in the outer border, top and bottom strips were pieced from width of fabric (WOF) strips. If you choose a non-directional print for your outer border, you can cut all the outer border strips on the lengthwise grain, and you will need only 1 1/2 yds. of this fabric.
Cut
Note: Cutting instructions for the appliqué shapes are given on templates.
Silver metallic
... 12 squares 3 3/8" x 3 3/8"
... 48 squares 3" x 3"
Blue mottle
... 6 squares 11" x 11"
Lavender dot
... 12 squares 3 3/8" x 3 3/8"
... 24 rectangles 3" x 5 1/2"
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Blue skater print
... *2 strips 5 1/2" x 48", pieced from 3 width of fabric (WOF) strips
... *2 strips 5 1/2" x 48", cut on lengthwise grain
... 6 squares 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" (fussy-cut)
Lavender/silver star print
... 4 strips 2 1/2" x 44", pieced from 5 WOF strips
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Sew
Step 1. Trace Templates A-G and I-K on paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Cut apart, leaving small margin beyond drawn lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse to wrong side of appropriate fabrics; cut apart on drawn lines.
Step 2. Finger-press blue mottle 11" square in half on both length and width; use folds as placement guide. Referring to Diagram I and photo, position template fabrics for rear skate in alphabetical order, weaving Template J and K fabrics together before fusing. Repeat for front skate. Hint: Heidi recommends pre-assembling each skate using an appliqué pressing sheet to protect ironing surface. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse in place. Machine or hand buttonhole stitch (Diagram II) around appliqué. Trim to 10 1/2" square. Make 6 Skate Blocks.
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