The PWHL announced the official identities of the league’s original six teams in September–giving fans more to cheer for, but also making my PWHL quilt outdated. Time for a new one!
My home team went from PWHL Minnesota to the Minnesota Frost, adding lilac and deep blue secondary shades to our deep purple primary team color, all meshed together in a stylized “F” with icicle imagery.
Does it look like the Gatorade logo? Absolutely. Was that going to stop me? Hell. No.
Need some extra visuals? Check out my TikTok video.
Materials:
Cricut Option
Fabric
Double-sided fusible interfacing (e.g. Wonder-Under 805)
Cricut machine with design space
Fabric Scissors or rotary blade
Sewing machine and thread or needle and thread
Cricut cutting mat (I recommend the pink fabric mats)
Iron and ironing board
Printer Template Option
Printer and paper
Fabric
Double-sided fusible interfacing (e.g. Wonder-under 805)
Regular scissors
Fabric scissors or rotary blade
Pen/pencil
Iron and ironing board
Sewing machine and thread or needle and thread
Files can be found here. All teams included!
Note: The logos and wordmarks are trademarked and copyrighted material. The included files are for personal use only, and cannot be replicated, duplicated, or sold commercially. These images are the property of the PWHL. Look up the IP laws if you have any questions. Make sure your project supports your team and the league rather than takes advantage of them. I am not responsible for any non-permitted, unlicensed use of the images. If the league wants them taken down, I will remove them.
Step 1: The Logo and Wordmark
There are two options for cutting fabric into the shape of the logo and wordmark: a Cricut machine or creating your own traceable stencils on a printer.
Prepping the fabric:
This project is done using applique techniques. You will need double-sided fusible interfacing (e.g. Wonder-Under 805) and an iron in addition to your fabric.
Cut your fusible interfacing into the desired size (e.g. for the Cricut option, 12x12 in. on the standard mat; for the printed template option, big enough to fully encompass the template).
Place the rough side down on the back side (“wrong side”) of the fabric and use an iron to activate the adhesive. Follow the instructions included with your fusible interfacing.
Trim your fabric around the fusible interfacing so you have one piece of fabric cut to size completely backed with the interfacing.
Option 1: Cricut
Because I’m just, like, so high-tech, I went to Google Images and searched for the Frost logo and wordmark, removed the background, and isolated each color within the image. You don’t have to do that, because I begged my brother to prep the files for you.
Upload the files to Cricut Design Space (“CDS”). You will want to create separate canvases for the logo and the wordmark.
For the logo:
On a blank canvas, upload each layer of the logo file you want to use. Make sure each layer is a different color. I recommend setting each layer to the color of fabric you will use so it is easy to track. Stack them on top of each other as they will be layered on your project and fix the proportions so it all aligns as you would like. You may need to select all the layers and resize them as a group so they fit on your cutting mat (e.g. no larger than 12x12 in for the standard mat). Save the project file just in case anything happens.
For the wordmark:
The wordmarks are single-layer images. Upload it onto a new canvas, and size how you would like.
Cutting
Set your material to Canvas. Look at the cutting order to determine what color fabric you need to use first. Without removing the peelable backing of the fusible interfacing, place the first fabric on your cutting mat with the interfacing facing down (I recommend the pink fabric cutting mats). Use a brayer or another technique to make sure it is completely snug and flat on the mat and isn't peeling off.
Cut the first layer, then remove it from the mat. The peelable backing may come off during this process, and that’s okay. More just an annoyance that can take time to pick off the mat before placing the next fabric.
Repeat the process for each layer.
Option 2: Printed Templates
Download and print the files the same size you want for your project, once for each layer. Cut out each layer. Place the template face-down on the backside of the fusible interfacing (Do NOT remove the peelable backing). The logo should look mirrored since this will be the back side. Use a pen or pencil to trace the template, then cut the shape out. Repeat for each layer.
Depending on the logo, you may be able to print it once and cut out each layer from the outside in.
Step 2: Attaching to Your Project
I chose the following technique for my applique, but you can certainly research other options and use one of them instead.
Peel the backing off the fusible interfacing of your first layer and place your fabric piece in the desired location on your project. Use your iron to activate the adhesive so the first layer is glued to your project. Follow the instructions included with your fusible interfacing.
Sew a zig-zag stitch around the edges of the layer to create a jersey patch effect. Place the next layer where desired, activate the adhesive, and repeat the process until completed.
Finishing Your Project
Although these instructions were designed for projects showcasing only one team, you can certainly play with the dimensions and plan something that includes all six teams. For a bit of extra flair, consider using my free PWHL Quilt pattern from season 1 to add the league logo. Alternatively, stick to one team and add striping on the side to mimic jersey stripes. I designed and made my Frost quilt before the jerseys were released, but if I were to do it again I would absolutely design it after the current jerseys. Whatever you do, send me pics of your project!
If you are looking for a longarmer, mine was done by the incredible Cathy at Mill City Quilting--I cannot recommend her enough!