By Margaret Brewster Willingham

In the midst of the cold of winter, awaken romance

Reverse appliqué pattern – Hand & Machine directions

In the midst of the cold of winter, awaken romance. Flowing curves entwine into hearts, wrapping around opening fleurs and pointing to the one you love.

Materials required:

• background fabric: 18 in x 40 in recommended*
• top fabric: 18 in x 40 in recommended*
• backing fabric: 18 in x 40 in recommended*
• batting: 18 in x 40 in recommended*
• binding: 3 - 2.5 in x 44 in strips. (I used the background fabric for mine.)

*½ yd fabric could be used but does not allow a full ease of 2 in either side of pattern. If you're laying fabric along the straight of the grain, you will need 1 yard.