Step 7) Pull fusible interfacing away from fabric and make a slit through interfacing only (see Diagram 6). Carefully turn right side out, gently pushing out points and corners from inside (use toothpick to help with this process). Finger-press seam edges. Do not press with iron. Step 8) Using overlay, position chimney, making sure raw edges are under roof fabric, and house on background (make sure door is aligned with path from road). Carefully remove overlay. Using a pressing cloth, press house into place. Referring to Diagrams 7, applique chimney to background beginning on left side and progress up, over and down right side. End stitching. Following arrows in Diagram 8, applique house to background beginning at the bottom of the right side of the door. Step 9) Repeating fusible applique steps, prepare window (see Diagram 9). Using overlay, position window on house. Press and applique in place (Diagram 10). Finish house by stitching in the ditch between house and roof. Quiltmaker's House (Click on text link to read a story about the "Quiltmaker's House") Step 10.) Prepare chimney, door, and windows, referring to First House instructions. Step 11.) Referring to Diagrams 11 and 12, stitch interfacing to two sections of house (Trim a scant 1/4" away from seam line. Clip corners and points. Turn interfacing to back. Finger press seam allowance. Return to Pattern Index