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Patterns brought to you compliments ofBACHELOR BUTTONSBY JEN KINGWELL
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CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS:

Please note: (1) sheet of Freezer Paper is required for 4”, 6”, 8” and 12”
blocks. Applique Templates are given for all block sizes. Templates are notreversved and are printed at the finished applique sizes. Circle Templates
B-D are completed using either No Melt Mylar Template sheets, cardboardor construction paper.
(For fabric choices refer to the diagram)

AAA

A:

AB
DDD
D C D
DDDAAA
A4” Block6” Block8” Block12” Block(1) 4 ½” x 4 ½”
square forbackground.

(1) 6 ½” x 6 ½”
square forbackground.

(1) 8 ½” x 8 ½”
square forbackground.

(1) 12 ½” x 12 ½”
square forbackground.

Applique Assorted scraps Assorted scraps Assorted scraps Assorted scraps
Templates
forforforfor
A-D:
appliqueappliqueappliqueapplique1

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Piecing Instructions:
Please note: Applique instructions are for needle turn applique. Please use yourpreferred method of applique when competing applique. Applique Templates A-D
do not include a ¼” seam, therefore the printed size of the template is the finishedapplique size.
1.

Print the appropriate set of applique templates for the block size you wish to
create (4”, 6”, 8” or 12” finished).

2. Trace Template A onto the matte side of Freezer Paper (1) time and reuse.
3. Cut out the Template A shape exactly on the line.
4. With the shiny side down, iron the Freezer Paper onto the right side of the fabric.
Freezer Paper should adhere to the fabric.
5. Lightly draw around the shape with a chalk marker. Trace (8) times.
6. Cut out each Template A shape about ¼” outside the Freezer Paper shape. Pull
the Freezer Paper away.

FreezerPaper(matteside up)

Tracetemplate

Fabricrightside upACut outtemplateon tracedline

Iron toadhereto fabricCut 1/4”
outsideof freezerpaper

7. Prepare Templates B-D (large, medium and small circles) using a different
method. Trace each of the Templates B-D onto either a No-Melt Mylar Template
sheet, cardboard or a piece of construction paper. Use what is available aslong as it’s sturdy and can withstand heat and misted starch. Only trace eachtemplate once. The traced template will be the finished size of the applique
circles. Do not add a ¼” at this time.

Block 41 - Bachelor Buttons
Jen Kingwell

8. Cut out each prepared Template B-D from the template sheet, cardboard orconstruction paper and label.
9. Roughly cut out (1) Template B, (1) Template C and (8) Template D from fabric.
Add a ¼” around each edge when cutting templates from fabric.
10. Center the prepared Template B onto the oversized fabric Template B circle.
11. Use a needle and thread to make a running stitch around the edge of the fabriccircle.
12. Pull the thread taunt, making the fabric tight around the prepared template circle.
13. Knot the thread to secure.
14. Starch Template B with the prepared template circle still inside the fabric. Iron
until dry, creating crisp curved edges.
15. Carefully remove the prepared template circle from the inside of the fabric. Ironagain carefully.
16. Repeat methods to create (1) Template B, (1) Template C and (8) Template D.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:
17. Fold the background square into
quadrants and press to make creases
in the fabric. This will help with accurate
and balanced template placement.

18. Place Template A pieces onto the background square using the creased
quadrants as your guide. Ensure that templates are at least a ¼” away from theedge of the background square.
19. Before stitching into place, ensure that placement is satisfactory by placing
Template B onto the Template A pieces momentarily. If you are satisfied with
the Template A placement, pin in place and proceed.
20. Stitch Template A pieces in place, using your needle to turn under the seamallowance as you stitch. On inward curves, clip the seam allowance almost to
the marked seamline to make turning the edge easier.
21. Once Template A pieces are stitched in place, place Templates B-D inalphabetical order.
22. Pin applique pieces in place. Stitch in place using a decorative stitch andthread color of your choice.
23. Repeat for all appliques until the block is complete.

Block 41 - Bachelor Buttons
Jen Kingwell

24. Press the block on the wrong side. Refer to Page 1 for finished and unfinished
block sizes.

DESIGNER INFONew Collection: Winkipop, my new fabric line, will be in stores thisNovember, and Covid lockdown has given me lots of time
to work on new projects. So stay tuned!

Jen Kingwellwww.jenkingwelldesigns.com@jenkingwellwww.facebook.com/jenkingwelldesigns

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Block 41 - Bachelor Buttons 4 Inch Block by Jen Kingwell
Ensure that block measures 1".

1 inchABCD

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Block 41 - Bachelor Buttons 6 Inch Block by Jen Kingwell
Ensure that block measures 1".

1 inchA

BCD

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Block 41 - Bachelor Buttons 8 Inch Block by Jen Kingwell
Ensure that block measures 1".

1 inchABCD

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Block 41 - Bachelor Buttons 12 Inch Block by Jen Kingwell(Page 1 of 2)

Ensure that block measures 1".

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Block 41 - NEED NAME 12 Inch Block by Jen Kingwell(Page 2 of 2)

Ensure that block measures 1".

1 inchACD