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2 CREATE COLLAGE

3 ELECTRIC HARLEQUIN TOTE by

4 HAPPY STUFFED TURTLES by

instructions on page 91.

on page 99.

instructions on page 79.

on page 94.

5 FRESH PRINTS CLOTHESPIN

6 Mustache love wallhanging

1 BRIGHTLY STARRED PILLOWS

by

Diane Gilleland Project photo on page 41;

by Carrie
Bloomston Project photo on page 47; instructions

Diane Gilleland Project photo on page 35;

Heidi Boyd Project photo on page 42; instructions

by Jose Carrier Project photo on page


59; instructions on page 116.

by Tammy Silvers Project photo on page 37;


instructions on page 83.

7 weekend getaway bag by

8 lines and circles bag by Ruth

page 57; instructions on page 113.

page 109.

9 dotty Table linens

0 drawstrap backpack

- springtime circle trivet by

BAG

by Ruth
Singer Project photo on page 54; instructions on

page 109.

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Linda Turner Griepentrog Project photo on

Singer Project photo on page 54; instructions on

Anne Deister Project photo on page 34; instruc-

tions on page 78.

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RIGHT FRONT
cut 2 XXxx

XL

LABELS FOR YIELDS

back

selvedges

fold

pattern

XS
S
M
L
XL

XS

spring 2014

cut 2 XXxx

Pattern Symbols & Markings

other text

Assembling Full-Size Pattern Printout

XL

XL

Getting Started Basic techniques and terms


youll need to know for the pattern you have downloaded.

XS

XS

cut on fold
When preparing to print the pdf,
Button + buttonhole
make sure that you are
placement marks Solid lines indicate
printing it at 100% and
buttonholes. A large open circle is the
that there is no scaling.
button symbol and shows placement.
LABELS
Check the settings for
other text
page scaling (should be
back
selved
XScut on fold
Cutting lines Multisize
None) and check the
S
2"
2"
patterns have different cutting
M
LABELS FOR YIELDS
preview to make sure
L
lines for each size.
that you will be printing
XL
back
selvedges
fold
text
at full size. Make sure
ASYMMETRICAL
FOLDSThis
SKIRT
is a
Place on fold bracket
that the box labeled AuRIGHT
FRONT
grainline marking with arrows pointing
to-Rotate and Center
cutof2the
XXxx
is unchecked (instructo the edge
pattern. Place on the
tions apply specifically to Adobe Reader; if using another pdf
fold of the fabric so that your finished
reader, check for similar settings).
piece will be twice the size of the pattern
2 To ensure that the pattern has printed at the correct scale,
piece, without adding a seam.
check the size of the TEST SQUARE. The Test Square
should be 2" 2 (5 5 cm).
Grainline The double-ended arrow
3 To begin assembling the pattern, cut off or fold the dotted
LDS
should be parallel to the lengthwise
LA
margin around each page.
grain or fold unless specifically marked
fold 4 The pages are numbered in rows, so the first row of pages
back
s
XS
as crosswise. Bias grainlines will be
ASYMMETRICAL
FOLDS
S
is numbered
1a, 1b, 1c, etc. Line up the
rows andSKIRT
match the
diagonal.
M
dotted lines together so they
overlap.
Tape the pages together.
RIGHT
FRONT
L
Use the illustrated guide tocut
match
each piece. Once the pattern
XL
2 XXxx
Notches Notches are triangle-shaped
is complete, find your size, pin the pattern to the fabric, and folsymbols used for accurately matching
low the coordinating line to cut out or trace the pattern.
seams. Pieces to be joined will have corLayout, Marking & Cutting Guidelines
responding notches.
1 Find the lines that correspond to your size and trace
the pattern pieces, either on tissue paper or directly onto
text
Darts Dashed lines andother
dots mark
the fabric, using tracing paper and a tracing wheel.
cut on fold darts. The dashed lines show where the
other
texton the fold or cutting
pieces
2 If you are cutting pattern
stitching will be, and the dot shows the
ut on fold
two of the same pattern piece, fold the fabric in half,
position of the dart point (signaling the
selvedge to selvedge, with right sides together. Note that this
point, at the end of the dart, where your
technique is not appropriate for some fabrics so check the
stitching should end).
project instructions if you are unsure.
3 Lay the pattern pieces on the fabric as close together
pattern dots Filled circles indicate
as possible. Double-check that all pattern pieces to be
that a mark needs to be made (often on
cut on the fold are placed on the fold.
the right side of the fabric) for placement
4 Make sure all pattern pieces are placed on the fabric
of elements such as a pocket or a dart
with the grainline running parallel to the lengthwise grain unless
point. Mark by punching through the pata crosswise or bias grainline is present.
tern paper only, then mark on the fabric
5 Copy all pattern markings onto the wrong side of the fabric
through the hole.
unless otherwise noted.
6 Read through all cutting instructions listed in the project
Slash Marks A dashed line (someinstructions for directions on how many pattern pieces to
other text
times
appearing with pattern dots)
cut out of your fabric and interfacing.
cut on fold
indicates an area to be slashed. Further
7 Use weights to hold the pattern pieces down and use
instructions for making the slash will be
pins to secure the corners as needed.
included in the pattern instructions.
8 Cut the pieces slowly and carefully.

Test Square

XS

XL

XL

XS

XL

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1 BRIGHTLY
STARRED PILLOWS
TRIANGLE (B)
cut 2 background

1c

1 BRIGHTLY STARRED
PILLOWS
TRIANGLE (A)
cut 6 main,
cut 12 interfacing

2c

2d

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

2e
Edge forming
bag opening

E
OV
EL G
CH
STA NGIN )
MU LHA ES (A
L
H
WA STAC
MU

5 FRESH PRINTS
CLOTHESPIN BAG
BACK (B)

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

wing
placement

2 CREATE COLLAGE
TEACUPS (B)

2 CREATE COLLAGE
BIRDS (A)

2 CREATE COLLAGE
LETTERS (D)

Tab for
bag loop

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

2b

3b

3c

3 ELECTRIC
HARLEQUIN TOTE
LARGE DIAMOND (A)

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

3d

7 WEEKEND GETAWAY BAG


BAG END (A)
cut 2 main
cut 2 lining/pocket
cut 2 fusible batting

3e

2 CREATE COLLAGE
SAUCERS (C)

cu

tf

ab
r
on ic 3
all /8
sid lar
es ge

3a

1e

5 FRESH PRINTS
CLOTHESPIN BAG
FRONT/MIDDLE (A)

wing placement

2a

1d
Start sewing
bias tape here

1b

edge #1
begin sewing here

1 BRIGHTLY STARRED PILLOWS


2 CREATE COLLAGE
3 ELECTRIC HARLEQUIN TOTE
4 HAPPY STUFFED TURTLES
5 FRESH PRINTS CLOTHESPIN BAG
6 MUSTACHE LOVE WALLHANGING
7 WEEKEND GETAWAY BAG
8 LINES AND CIRCLES BAG
9 DOTTY TABLE LINENS
0 DRAWSTRAP BACKPACK
- SPRINGTIME CIRCLE TRIVET

1 BRIGHTLY
STARRED PILLOWS
BACKGROUND (C)
cut 4 (cut 2, cut 2 reverse)

1a

8 LINES AND
CIRCLES BAG
CIRCLE (A)
cut 26

embroidery
guide

3 ELECTRIC
HARLEQUIN TOTE
SMALL DIAMOND (B)

9 DOTTY TABLE LINENS


CIRCLES (A)

nose

4b

side head

leg

le
nt
fro

fro
nt

4 HAPPY
STUFFED
TURTLES
BACK FEET (H)
cut 4 body

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
SHELL FRONT (A)
cut 2 main

CIRCLE TRIVET
4e FULL
CIRCLE (A)
- SPRINGTIME

r
de

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
SHELL SIDE (C)
cut 2 body

- SPRINGTIME
CIRCLE TRIVET
CIRCLE (B)

p
to

center over tail

un

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
SHELL BACK (B)
cut 2 main

Y
ES
PP TL
HA UR
4 D T (D)
E
FF EAD body
U
H t2
ST
cu side

side shell

ad
he
of

bac

k le

k le
bac

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
TAIL (F)
cut 1 body

4d

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
FRONT FEET (G)
cut 4 body

center over head

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
BELLY (E)
cut 1 body

4c

0 DRAWSTRAP BACKPACK
BAG BOTTOM (A)
cut 2 main
cut 1 batting

4a

tail

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1 BRIGHTLY
STARRED PILLOWS
TRIANGLE (B)
cut 2 background

1 BRIGHTLY STARRED
PILLOWS
TRIANGLE (A)
cut 6 main,
cut 12 interfacing

1a

1 BRIGHTLY STARRED PILLOWS


2 CREATE COLLAGE
3 ELECTRIC HARLEQUIN TOTE
4 HAPPY STUFFED TURTLES
5 FRESH PRINTS CLOTHESPIN BAG
6 MUSTACHE LOVE WALLHANGING
7 WEEKEND GETAWAY BAG
8 LINES AND CIRCLES BAG
9 DOTTY TABLE LINENS
0 DRAWSTRAP BACKPACK
- SPRINGTIME CIRCLE TRIVET

1 BRIGHTLY
STARRED PILLOWS
BACKGROUND (C)
cut 4 (cut 2, cut 2 reverse)
edge #1
begin sewing here

1b

1c

5 FRESH PRINTS
CLOTHESPIN BAG
FRONT/MIDDLE (A)

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

Start sewing
bias tape here

1d

Tab for
bag loop

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

1e

2 CREATE COLLAGE
LETTERS (D)

2a

2 CREATE COLLAGE
BIRDS (A)

2 CREATE COLLAGE
TEACUPS (B)

wing
placement
wing placement

2b

VE
O
EL G
H
TAC NGIN )
S
MU LHA ES (A
6 AL CH
W STA
MU

2c

2d
5 FRESH PRINTS
CLOTHESPIN BAG
BACK (B)

Edge forming
bag opening

2e

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

2 CREATE COLLAGE
SAUCERS (C)

3a

embroidery
guide

3 ELECTRIC
HARLEQUIN TOTE
SMALL DIAMOND (B)

nose

cu

tf

ab
r
on ic 3
all /8
sid lar
es ge
r

3b

3 ELECTRIC
HARLEQUIN TOTE
LARGE DIAMOND (A)

3c

6 MUSTACHE LOVE
WALLHANGING
MUSTACHES (A)

3d

7 WEEKEND GETAWAY BAG


BAG END (A)
cut 2 main
cut 2 lining/pocket
cut 2 fusible batting

8 LINES AND
CIRCLES BAG
CIRCLE (A)
cut 26

3e

9 DOTTY TABLE LINENS


CIRCLES (A)

4a

side head

fro

le
nt

fro
n
t
leg

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
BELLY (E)
cut 1 body

bac

k le

k le

bac

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
TAIL (F)
cut 1 body

side shell

tail

4b

4 HAPPY
STUFFED
TURTLES
BACK FEET (H)
cut 4 body

center over head

de
un

of

center over tail

ad
e
h

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
SHELL BACK (B)
cut 2 main

Y LES
P
P
T
p
to
HA TUR )
4 D (D
E D
F
dy
A
F
o
E
U H
b
2
ST
t
cu rside

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
SHELL FRONT (A)
cut 2 main

4c

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
FRONT FEET (G)
cut 4 body

4 HAPPY
STUFFED TURTLES
SHELL SIDE (C)
cut 2 body

0 DRAWSTRAP BACKPACK
BAG BOTTOM (A)
cut 2 main
cut 1 batting

4d

4e

- SPRINGTIME
CIRCLE TRIVET
FULL CIRCLE (A)

- SPRINGTIME
CIRCLE TRIVET
CIRCLE (B)

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