Dog Days of Quilting

Materials:
fabric:
- 9-1/2" background fabric - bright yellow fat quarter or 3/8 yard
- shirt - 4" x 6" rectangle of tropical print fabric
- head / neck – 6" square of dark black fabric
- muzzle / eyebrows - 6" square of light black fabric
- glasses - 3" x 5" rectangle of hot pink fabric
- nose - 2" square of dark black fabric
buttons - two 7/16" black round buttons
lightweight paper-backed fusible web – 1/2 yard
black embroidery thread for buttonhole stitch (Mettler embridery thread recommended)
The Applique Pressing Sheet
Baxter pattern

Steps:
Read all instructions and pre-wash and press all fabrics before cutting out pieces. The block shown was done using the fusing method. You can use other applique methods if you desire.

Fusing Method
1. Please read all instructions on fusible web before starting.

3. Cut around each pattern piece allowing 1/4 inch. Do not cut on the traced line.

5. Peel paper backing from each shape.

6. Cut 9-1/2-inch background square using cutting board and ruler. Do not use pattern, as copying may have altered the accuracy of the block size.

8. Follow manufacturer's instructions for final fusing. Press.

2. Buttonhole stitch around pattern using the photo of the block as your guide. The block shown was done by machine using Mettler embroidery thread but can easily be done by hand—just use two strands of DMC black embroidery floss for hand work.

3. Do minimal quilting in the background to prevent applique pieces from lifting. Block can be used as a wall-hanging, pillow, tote-bag or as a substitute for one of the 12 blocks in the Amy Bradley Designs "Dazzling Dogs" quilt.