MACHINE APPLIQUÉ Trace templates without seam allowances on paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Cut out, leaving a small margin beyond the drawn lines. Following manufacturer's instructions, apply to wrong side of appliqué fabric. Cut out on drawn line. Position appliqué on quilt where desired, and fuse to quilt following manufacturer's instructions. Finish appliqué edges by machine using a buttonhole stitch, satin stitch, or stitch of your choice. BACKING Use the same quality backing fabric as used in the quilt top. Remove selvages and cut backing at least 4ý larger than quilt top on all sides. It is necessary to seam backing for quilts larger than 36 1/4" wide when using standard 40"/42"-wide fabric. Use either vertical or horizontal seaming, whichever requires less fabric. Press backing seams open. BASIC QUILTMAKING SUPPLIES Scissors (for paper and template plastic) Iron and ironing board Marking tools: pencils, chalk markers, fine-point permanent marker (such as Pilot or Sharpie®) Needles: package of sharps (for hand piecing), assorted sizes: package of betweens (for hand quilting), size Nos. 8 to 12 Quilting hoop or frame Pins and pincushion Rotary cutter and mat (at least 18" x 24") Rulers: 2" x 18" ; clear acrylic 12" square; clear acrylic 6" x 24" (for use with a rotary cutter) Sewing machine (for machine piecing) Shears, 8" (for fabric) Template plastic Thimble to fit the middle finger of your sewing hand Thread: nylon monofilament thread, size .004 (for machine quilting); quilting thread (for hand quilting); sewing thread in colors to match your fabric.