From Linda Hopkins, as seen in Quilter's World 12-04 Use Linda's Dragonfly template and Swarovski crystals to embellish your crazy patchwork with a crystal Dragonfly
INSTRUCTIONS Step 1. Prepare template for dragonfly motif by tracing outline of motif only. (Full size template is below) Step 2. Choose area on crazy patchwork for dragonfly motif; lightly transfer pattern using removable fabric marking pencil. Step 3. Choose the correct size concave tip to fit the amethyst crystals for the applicator wand; screw into the wand. Step 4. Preheat wand for 2 minutes. Step 5. Place the amethyst crystals with the crystal side up on your work surface. Step 6. Holding the wand with tip straight down, gently pick up one crystal with the tip. Step 7. Turn wand with tip up and heat for 10-12 seconds until the glue gets shiny and begins to bubble. Step 8. Turn wand with tip down and lightly tap the crystal from the tip onto the end of the dragonfly body. Step 9. Continue to add amethyst crystals to cover the body section designated by the largest circles on the pattern. Step 10. Unplug and cool wand. Step 11. Repeat Steps 3-10 to add peridot eyes, clear crystal wings and black diamond antennae to complete the dragonfly motif.	Click to Enlarge
MATERIALS: Crazy-patchwork block or quilt 6 (10ss/3mm) hot-fix black diamond crystals for antennae* 2 (16ss/4mm) hot-fix peridot crystals for eyes* 15 (20ss/5mm) hot-fix amethyst crystals for body* 42 (1 Oss/3mm) hot-fix clear crystals for wings* Applicator wand* Removable fabric marking pencil	*L'Orna Decorative Touch™ Wand and Swarovski® crystals from Kandi Corp used to make sample project.