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Plumeria

Orchid

By Bette Runnels

© 2002 by Quiltsmart LLC.  All rights reserved.  

No part of this pattern may be reproduced or copied in any form without written permission of the author. 

Size and Layout

Quiltsmart Printed Interfacing

Appliqué
Fabric *
Cut 18” squares

Background 
FabricCut 21” squares

Backing
  

Binding
Cut 2-½” strips 

Pillow
21” square
 One 21” block

1 panel

½ yd 
or 1 fat quarter

¾ yd

²/3 yd

¼ yd

Wallhanging 
 41” square
2 rows of 2 blocks + 3” border

4 panels

1 yd

2 yds 
Cut (4) 21” squares and (5) 3-½” strips for border

3 yds

½ yd

Twin 
71” x 92”
3 rows of 4 blocks, no borders

12 panels

3 yds 

4-¾ yds

6 yds

²/3 yd

Double
4 rows of 4 blocks, no borders

16 panels

4 yds 

4-¾ yds

6 yds

²/3 yd

Queen 
92” square
4 rows of 4 blocks + 5” border

16 panels

4 yds

6 yds
Cut (16) 21” squares and (9) 5-½” strips for border 

8-½ yds

⁷/8 yd

King 
102” square
4 rows of 4 blocks + two 5” borders

16 panels

5-¾ yds
Cut (16) 18” squares and (10) 5-½” strips for the second border

6 yds
Cut (16) 21” squares and (9) 5-½” strips for first border

9 yds

⁷/8 yd

Instructions

1.

Cut & Sew

For each block, cut a 21” square of your background fabric and an 18” square of the appliqué fabric. 

If you are making Plumeria, cut a 6” x 21” piece of a third fabric for the flowers.

2.

Rough cut the interfacing to trim away the instructions and headings.  Take care not to cut inside the dashed lines close to the appliqué design.

Tip:    Don’t throw away the portion of the interfacing where the quilting pattern is illustrated.  You may need it in step 9.

Place the rough (fusible) side of interfacing on the right side of the appliqué fabric.  Pin in place.  For Plumeria, place the flower interfacing on the flower fabric.

 Important:  Do not iron yet.

3.

Stitch on the solid lines.  15 stitches to the inch.

4.

Trim & Turn

Trim on dashed lines.  For turning, cut a short slit through the interfacing only.

Tip:  At each tight inner curve, snip the interfacing and fabric to the stitching line.  This will make it easier to get a good turn at these points. 

5.

Turn right side out.  Take care to avoid stretching or tearing the interfacing.

 Use a blunt tool such as a large knitting needle or a screwdriver to gently ease out points and curves. 

6.

Flatten edges by finger pressing. 

 Tip: Roll the cotton fabric to the back (just a bit!) so interfacing won’t peek out. 
  

7.

Fuse & Stitch

Center the appliqué on a 21” square of background fabric.  Set a steam iron to cottons and fuse by pressing to a count of 10.  Let cool before moving. 

Tips:    Fold and press diagonal creases in the background block first.  These will help position your piece.  If you wish to reposition a piece after ironing, re-heat with the iron and peel up quickly.  Position and fuse again.

8.

Sew the appliqué to background using a narrow zigzag, decorative stitch, or hand stitch. 

§         For a hidden stitch, we recommend using invisible thread for the top thread.  Adjust your machine for the narrowest zigzag that you can accurately control so the needle goes into the appliqué on the zig and into the background on the zag. 

§         You may hand appliqué if you wish.

§         To add emphasis, use a contrasting thread and a decorative stitch such as a blanket stitch.

For Plumeria, repeat steps 7 and 8 to fuse and stitch the flowers.  Embroider as shown.  Plumeria have soft yellow centers.   

Sew your blocks together in rows and columns using a ¼” seam allowance.  Add borders. Quilt and bind as you desire.  A suggested quilting pattern is illustrated on the interfacing.   

Enjoy your kapa!