Grilled Chicken with Fruit Salad
“Festive Flyers” Instructions
Materials requirements for one 12” embellished appliqué candle mat These requirements are for non-directional prints Fabrics used in the mat, as shown in the cover photo, are from my Fizz collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics – color name is in parenthesis.
Fabrics Needed Turquoise (Tropical): 14 x 14” Orange (Orange): 12 x 12” Yellow (Lemon): 8 x 10” Backing: 14 x 14” fabric of choice
Other Materials Warm & Natural Cotton Batting: one 14 x 14” piece Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 fusible adhesive: One 9 x 12” sheet Coordinating thread for quilting and satin stitching: We used Premium Sulky® 40 wt. rayon thread. For quilting and satin stitching we used a 90/14 topstitching needle. DMC # 5 Perle Cotton: 1 skein each of coordinating yellow and orange (we chose variegated orange). Large-eyed embroidery needle Sixteen ½” and eight ¼” buttons (or other embellishments of your choice for the “spots” on the wings)
Cut the Fabrics From the Turquoise:
Fold the 14 x 14” Turquoise square in half and then in half again so that you’ve quartered it into a 7” square. Lightly press the folds.
Align the scalloped template’s straight edges along the folds in the quartered square. Pin to secure. Cut along the scalloped line only to create the 12” scalloped round top. Unfold fabric.
From the Orange, cut a 10 x 10” square to be used for the binding. The remainder will be used for the butterfly body appliqués.
Prepare the Appliqué Templates Lay the fusible adhesive, paper side up, over the appliqué templates and trace four of each of them onto the paper side allowing about ¼ - ½” space between the traced templates. Roughly cut the templates out just outside of the traced line. Fuse the templates to the wrong sides of their corresponding fabrics. Neatly cut the appliqués from the fabrics on the traced lines of the adhesive paper. Remove the paper backing from the appliqués. Referring to the illustration or photo, arrange the appliqués on the right side of the Turquoise top. When you are satisfied with the placement of the appliqués, fuse them into place.
Quilting Sandwich the batting between the wrong sides of the top and backing. Quilt as desired around the appliqués. We used matching Premium Sulky® 40 wt rayon thread and a tight free-motion meander..
Satin Stitching We used Premium Sulky® 40 wt. rayon thread. We satin stitched to finish the edges of these appliqués. Using a narrow stitch width and a stitch length as short and tight as you can handle, satin stitch around all of the wings and body appliqués. Using the photo or illustration as reference, lightly draw a short curved line for the antennae.
Binding Because the mat has curved edges, you’ll need to bind them with strips cut on the bias. Use your preferred method to do this or follow the instructions below to create continuous bias strips and complete the binding.
Cut the Orange bias binding fabric square in half once diagonally (45 degree angle). Place the two triangle pieces right sides together along straight edge as shown in Illustration C. Press.
Using a gridded transparent ruler, measure from the long diagonal edge and draw a parallel line every 2¼” on the wrong side of the fabric piece as shown in Illustration D.
Fold the marked piece right sides together to form a tube, aligning the edges and pinning the marked lines so one width of the binding extends beyond the edge on each side as shown in Illustration E. Sew the tube together and press the seam open. Cut on the marked line to make one continuous 2¼”-wide bias binding strip.
As in Illustration F, fold one end of the bias strip at a 45-degree angle to create a point and press. Fold the binding strip in half lengthwise with the wrong sides together and the raw long edges aligned. Press.
Place the folded binding strip on the right side of the quilt top aligning raw edges. Stitch through all layers using a ¼”-wide seam allowance.
When you return to where you started, stitch the binding beyond the fold you made in the strip at the beginning about ½”. Backstitch a few stitches, clip threads and cut off excess binding. Cut the batting and backing fabric even with the quilt top.
Turn the binding over the quilt edge aligning the fold of the binding with the machine stitching you just finished. Pin the binding in place.
Sew the binding onto the backing by hand.
Embellishing Use the yellow perle cotton and a running stitch to create the butterfly antennae. You can add French knots at the tips, if desired. Also using the yellow perle cotton, create a running stitch just inside the binding. Using the orange perle cotton and a running stitch, create an “echo” of the wing outline just inside the satin stitching on the butterfly wings. Stitch buttons or beads to the butterfly wings as shown in the photo. Sulky is a registered trademark of Sulky of America.
Folds Scalloped quarter template for top
Fold
1”
Wings
Body
Trace and cut 4 of each template
Grilled Chicken with Fruit Salad 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/2 cup pecans 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 heads Bibb lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (or fruit of choice) 1/2 cup Craisins or raisins
Grilled or sautéed chicken - it’s all good! 1. Preheat the grill for high heat. Chicken can be sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, as well. 2. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat. Allow to cool, and slice. 3. Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside. 4. In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth. 5. Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, raisins and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve. Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
Frozen Strawberry Dessert 1 bag Keebler Pecan Sandies 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1 10-oz pkg frozen strawberries 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 9-oz carton Cool Whip
A favorite recipe of mine from my aunt, Ann Johnston. 1. Crush cookies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin and put them in a mixing bowl. 2. Cut in butter and brown sugar to cookie crumbs. 3. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13” baking pan. Set aside the rest for the topping. 4. Beat egg whites, sugar, strawberries and lemon juice for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened and “glossy”. When thickened, fold in Cool Whip. 5. Pour into pan and sprinkle crumbs on top.
Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
Materials requirements for one 12” embellished appliqué candle mat These requirements are for non-directional prints Fabrics used in the mat, as shown in the cover photo, are from my Fizz collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics – color name is in parenthesis.
Fabrics Needed Turquoise (Tropical): 14 x 14” Orange (Orange): 12 x 12” Yellow (Lemon): 8 x 10” Backing: 14 x 14” fabric of choice
Other Materials Warm & Natural Cotton Batting: one 14 x 14” piece Lite Steam-a-Seam 2 fusible adhesive: One 9 x 12” sheet Coordinating thread for quilting and satin stitching: We used Premium Sulky® 40 wt. rayon thread. For quilting and satin stitching we used a 90/14 topstitching needle. DMC # 5 Perle Cotton: 1 skein each of coordinating yellow and orange (we chose variegated orange). Large-eyed embroidery needle Sixteen ½” and eight ¼” buttons (or other embellishments of your choice for the “spots” on the wings)
Cut the Fabrics From the Turquoise:
Fold the 14 x 14” Turquoise square in half and then in half again so that you’ve quartered it into a 7” square. Lightly press the folds.
Align the scalloped template’s straight edges along the folds in the quartered square. Pin to secure. Cut along the scalloped line only to create the 12” scalloped round top. Unfold fabric.
From the Orange, cut a 10 x 10” square to be used for the binding. The remainder will be used for the butterfly body appliqués.
Prepare the Appliqué Templates Lay the fusible adhesive, paper side up, over the appliqué templates and trace four of each of them onto the paper side allowing about ¼ - ½” space between the traced templates. Roughly cut the templates out just outside of the traced line. Fuse the templates to the wrong sides of their corresponding fabrics. Neatly cut the appliqués from the fabrics on the traced lines of the adhesive paper. Remove the paper backing from the appliqués. Referring to the illustration or photo, arrange the appliqués on the right side of the Turquoise top. When you are satisfied with the placement of the appliqués, fuse them into place.
Quilting Sandwich the batting between the wrong sides of the top and backing. Quilt as desired around the appliqués. We used matching Premium Sulky® 40 wt rayon thread and a tight free-motion meander..
Satin Stitching We used Premium Sulky® 40 wt. rayon thread. We satin stitched to finish the edges of these appliqués. Using a narrow stitch width and a stitch length as short and tight as you can handle, satin stitch around all of the wings and body appliqués. Using the photo or illustration as reference, lightly draw a short curved line for the antennae.
Binding Because the mat has curved edges, you’ll need to bind them with strips cut on the bias. Use your preferred method to do this or follow the instructions below to create continuous bias strips and complete the binding.
Cut the Orange bias binding fabric square in half once diagonally (45 degree angle). Place the two triangle pieces right sides together along straight edge as shown in Illustration C. Press.
Using a gridded transparent ruler, measure from the long diagonal edge and draw a parallel line every 2¼” on the wrong side of the fabric piece as shown in Illustration D.
Fold the marked piece right sides together to form a tube, aligning the edges and pinning the marked lines so one width of the binding extends beyond the edge on each side as shown in Illustration E. Sew the tube together and press the seam open. Cut on the marked line to make one continuous 2¼”-wide bias binding strip.
As in Illustration F, fold one end of the bias strip at a 45-degree angle to create a point and press. Fold the binding strip in half lengthwise with the wrong sides together and the raw long edges aligned. Press.
Place the folded binding strip on the right side of the quilt top aligning raw edges. Stitch through all layers using a ¼”-wide seam allowance.
When you return to where you started, stitch the binding beyond the fold you made in the strip at the beginning about ½”. Backstitch a few stitches, clip threads and cut off excess binding. Cut the batting and backing fabric even with the quilt top.
Turn the binding over the quilt edge aligning the fold of the binding with the machine stitching you just finished. Pin the binding in place.
Sew the binding onto the backing by hand.
Embellishing Use the yellow perle cotton and a running stitch to create the butterfly antennae. You can add French knots at the tips, if desired. Also using the yellow perle cotton, create a running stitch just inside the binding. Using the orange perle cotton and a running stitch, create an “echo” of the wing outline just inside the satin stitching on the butterfly wings. Stitch buttons or beads to the butterfly wings as shown in the photo. Sulky is a registered trademark of Sulky of America.
Folds Scalloped quarter template for top
Fold
1”
Wings
Body
Trace and cut 4 of each template
Grilled Chicken with Fruit Salad 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/2 cup pecans 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup white sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 1/2 onion, minced 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 2 heads Bibb lettuce - rinsed, dried and torn 1 cup sliced fresh strawberries (or fruit of choice) 1/2 cup Craisins or raisins
Grilled or sautéed chicken - it’s all good! 1. Preheat the grill for high heat. Chicken can be sautéed in extra virgin olive oil, as well. 2. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat. Allow to cool, and slice. 3. Meanwhile, place pecans in a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pecans until fragrant, stirring frequently, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside. 4. In a blender, combine the red wine vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, onion, mustard, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth. 5. Arrange lettuce on serving plates. Top with grilled chicken slices, strawberries, raisins and pecans. Drizzle with the dressing to serve. Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
Frozen Strawberry Dessert 1 bag Keebler Pecan Sandies 4 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons brown sugar 3 egg whites 1 cup sugar 1 10-oz pkg frozen strawberries 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 9-oz carton Cool Whip
A favorite recipe of mine from my aunt, Ann Johnston. 1. Crush cookies in a plastic bag with a rolling pin and put them in a mixing bowl. 2. Cut in butter and brown sugar to cookie crumbs. 3. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13” baking pan. Set aside the rest for the topping. 4. Beat egg whites, sugar, strawberries and lemon juice for 15 to 20 minutes until thickened and “glossy”. When thickened, fold in Cool Whip. 5. Pour into pan and sprinkle crumbs on top.
Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
Artwork © 2010 Patrick Lose
