By Margaret Brewster Willingham

Capture the whirling, swirling, spiraling wind of a blustery day

Reverse appliqué pattern – includes instructions for hand work only

A dazzling design that captures the whirling, swirling, spiralling wind of a blustery day.

Originally created in opulent blue and gold, you can see the fallen leaves being tossed about by the Autumn wind. Fabric and color look great in this pattern giving a different life to the whirlwind in each combination. Create it in bright colors and feel the new spring leaves rustling in the trees. Go dramatic in Asian black and red, modern in orange with stripes or playful in Kaffe Fassett fabrics.

Finished dimensions: 27 in x 27 in

Materials required:

• Background fabric: 31 in x 31 in (1 yd) of light fabric
• Top fabric: 31 in x 31 in (1 yd) of medium or dark fabric, or 1 1/8 yd if using to bind quilt
• Backing fabric: 31 in x 31 in (1 yd)
• Batting: 31 in x 31 in (1 yd)
• Binding fabric: 3 strips - 2 1/2 in x 42 in