Determine the approximate placement of your chickens on the background log cabin. Spritz BACKGROUND with water to make the Solvy adhere, and gently layer chicken pieces in numerical order; adjust as needed to be sure all unturned edges are covered. When final placement is determined, press down with a steam iron to secure them in place.

DO NOT slide the iron. If a piece is loose, give it a shot of steam, then press dry. With Sulky 40 wt. Poly Deco to match or Sulky Polyester Invisible Thread, applique stitch the chicken as desired. Evelyn used a blind hem with a relatively short stitch length. For most applique methods, no further stabilization is needed because the Solvy behind each piece is sufficient; and it will wash away without a trace leaving no stiffness or added weight.

Add Borders, Layer the Quilt and Bind

	Add borders, then quilt using your favorite Sulky Decorative Thread and a free-form or stencil design that best lends itself to the area being quilted
	It's fun using Sulky Multi-Color Metallic Threads in different design patterns to quilt the chicken's feathers. In the green fabric areas, Evelyn used a green 30 wt. Sulky Rayon to look like grass, and a Variegated Sulky 30 wt. for the backgrounds.