Put your applique skills to good use this Thanksgiving with this fun towel. Once you have the hang of the dresden plate pattern make napkins and a table runner to match! Download printable instructions.
Materials:
- Madeira Aerofil all-purpose thread to match fabrics
- 1 purchased hand towel or 2/3 yard of linen fabric yardage to create own towel
- Iron-on Adhesive
- Variety of Scrap fabrics for Applique turkey
- Nancy’s Notions Dresden Trace 'n Create Quilt Templates or included template
- Rick Rack Trim
- Buttons or Hot-Fix Crystals (optional for eyes)
Tools:
- Baby Lock Sewing Machine
Steps:
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If making your own towel cut linen to 16”X 24”piece
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Fold in each side 1/2'’ and press
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Fold in each side again ½” and press
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Using your sewing machine stitch a straight stitch about 1/8” from the fold around the entire towel. Engage the pivot function to easily sew around the corners.
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Press towel and set aside while you prepare the turkey applique.
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Select a variety of fabrics for turkey applique. Leftovers from another project a charm pack or scraps from a jelly roll work great.
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Cut 6-7 2 ½” X 5” fabric pieces and iron-on adhesive.
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Using the included template cut out circle turkey body and bow tie shape using coordinating fabrics. Cut iron-on adhesive pieces for each as well.
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Following the adhesive instructions apply to of each of the fabric pieces to your tea towel.
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Using the template provided or the Dresden Trace 'n Create Quilt Templates cut out the Dresden feathers for the turkey.
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Layout your turkey design on the towel as desired.
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Press the fabrics into place with an iron following the iron-on adhesive instructions.
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Using a decorative blanket stitch and coordinating thread applique around the turkey feathers and circle.
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Top stitch the turkey body and bow tie.
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Use the rick rack trim to create fun turkey legs
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For more fun attach buttons or heat-fix crystals for eyes
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Add turkeys to table runners napkins aprons. It would even make a cute applique on a t-shirt or sweatshirt for your favorite little turkey.