2. On a 18 x 24 piece of paper, draft a pattern* (figure C). Use the pattern to create templates by tracing down each individual shape onto freezer paper (shiny side up). Number each shape on both the master pattern and the template (paper side) for easy identification on complex designs (figure D).
*Editor's note - Guest Shannon William's pattern consists of a pieced, alternating-color block border and a large, applique sunflower and leaf design (click on the second photo above for a larger image). The sides of the border have eight light blocks set alternately between nine dark blocks. The top and bottom borders consist of five dark blocks set between six light blocks. The applique sunflower covers the top two-thirds of the quilt and features a center drawn with five cocentric circles forming ring shapes. The center is surrounded by 20 various shapes and sizes of petals. The bottom one-third left corner of the quilt is covered by two, cropped, extra-large sunflower leaves marked with stylized, wing-shaped veins that are the same color as the background.
3. Place the freezer paper template on the back of the mosaic fabric created earlier (figure E). Press in place with an iron on medium setting. Cut out each template adding a 1/4-inch seam allowance on all edges.
4. Working with the right side of the shape, finger press the seam allowance under and tack the edges down to keep in place. Pay close attention to keep curved edges as smooth as possible (figure F).
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