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Step 1 Making the Cat Blocks
Using an accurate photocopy machine or by tracing, make 13 copies of the cat foundation. From a bright tone-on-tone, cut a 6" x 7" piece and set it aside for foundation patch 4 (the cat's face); then cut and set aside 4 D's (paws). Foundation piece the block, trimming and pressing after each patch addition.
Leave the foundation paper in place for now; it will serve as a stabilizer for machine applique and embroidery.
Place the block right side up over a light source. Using the foundation as a guide, lightly trace the placement for the eyes and nose and the embroidery for the mouth.
On the paper side of the fusible web, trace the eyes and nose (B, Br and C patches). Following the manufacturer's directions, fuse the web to the wrong side of your fabrics. Cut out the patches on the drawn lines; then position and fuse the eyes and nose on the cat. Machine satin stitch around the eyes and nose using thread that matches the fused patches; the kitty's mouth can be satin stitched at the same time you stitch around the nose (or use a permanent-ink pen to draw the mouth). Remove the foundation paper under the eyes only. Using black floss, satin stitch the pupils or mark them with a permanent-ink pen.
To make a paw, place 2 D's right sides together; sew around the curved edges. Clip the seam allowances, turn right sides out and press. Repeat to make a second paw.
Pin the paws 1/2" in from the sides of the block and pointed toward the kitty's face as shown. Baste 3/16" from the bottom edge. Repeat to add paws to all the blocks. Make 13 blocks.
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Illustrations within the pattern include tabs that show which direction seam allowances should be pressed. Press border seam allowances away from the quilt center.
