Table of contents for June 2023 in American Patchwork & Quilting

I think what I treasure most about retreat-going over the years is the many relationships I have cultivated. In fact, one of the quilters I met at that first retreat is now one of my closest friends. In “Ask the Editors,” page 10, we provide advice based on personal experience as to what to consider when planning a quilt retreat. Once you’ve made plans, turn to Seasonal Sewing, page 96, and consider stitching a cord wrap, storage basket, or thread catcher to take on your retreat. They’re all useful items that can be transported easily! If instead of retreat plans you have summer vacation plans, check out our “Hit the Road” tips sprinkled throughout the issue. They contain information on barn quilt tours, shop hops, quilt museums, and where…

Scan the QR code for the free EQ8 project download! Don’t have EQ8? Scan for a special discount!…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 52 ½×62 ½" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Background fabric is from the Repro Reds collection by Sheryl Johnson for Marcus Fabrics (marcusfabrics.com). ◻ 7 to 8 yards total assorted prints (melon units) ◻ 3 ⅞ yards rust print (B pieces, binding) ◻ 262—3 ½×6" rectangles muslin or lightweight tracing paper (foundations) ◻ 3 ½ yards backing fabric ◻ 61×71" piece batting ◻ Spray starch (optional) TO PURCHASE a set of acrylic templates for patterns A and B, visit etsy.com/shop/kalissageorgia. CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. The patterns are on Pattern Sheet 3. To make templates of patterns, see Make and Use Templates, page 102. Be sure to transfer dots from patterns to templates to fabric pieces.…

Materials FINISHED WALL HANGING: 11 1 ∕8×14 1 ∕2" ◻ 15×24" rectangle light blue felted wool (appliqué foundation, backing) ◻ 13×16" rectangle dark blue felted wool (appliqués, streamers, hanging ties) ◻ 13×16" rectangle red felted wool (appliqués, streamers, dowel cover) ◻ 4×8" rectangle gold felted wool (appliqués) ◻ 9" square cream felted wool (appliqués, streamers) ◻ 6×12" rectangle mottled tan felted wool (appliqué) ◻ 2×12" rectangle dark tan felted wool (appliqué) ◻ Freezer paper ◻ Washable basting glue (such as Roxanne Glue-Baste-It) or appliqué pins ◻ Embroidery floss: dark blue, red, cream, gold, light tan, dark tan, black, and light blue ◻ Pressing cloth ◻ 13"-long ⅜"-diameter wood dowel ◻ Crafts glue CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. To felt your own wool, machine-wash it in a…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 72 1 ∕2" square FINISHED BLOCK: 11 1 ∕2" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from various Kate Spain collections for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ◻ 5 1 ∕4 yards solid blue (blocks, border) ◻ 2 yards total assorted prints (blocks) ◻ 4—1 ∕4-yard pieces assorted solids (binding) ◻ 4 1 ∕2 yards backing fabric ◻ 81"-square piece batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns are on Pattern Sheet 1. To make templates of patterns, see Make and Use Templates, page 102. From solid blue, cut: ◻ 7—2×42" strips for border ◻ 288—4" squares, cutting each in half diagonally for 576 corner triangles total ◻ 144 each of patterns A and A reversed From assorted…

LOG CABINS Build a cozy quilt using a classic block. AllPeopleQuilt.com/280 PATRIOTIC QUILTS Showcase red, white, and blue fabrics in seasonal table toppers. AllPeopleQuilt.com/281 SUSTAINABLE SEWING Make stylish projects that will reduce your impact on the environment. AllPeopleQuilt.com/282 BABY QUILTS Piece a cuddly quilt that will be treasured for years to come. AllPeopleQuilt.com/283 IRISH CHAINS Try projects featuring squares pieced in chains across a quilt top. AllPeopleQuilt.com/284 FOLLOW ALONG! search: American Patchwork & Quilting @allpeoplequilt…

STAFF PICK: Bethany Peterson 1. KAFFE FASSETT DESIGNS NOTIONS Swap out your common tools for those featuring Kaffe Fassett fabric designs. From among the available supplies, we’re featuring an eyeglasses case, a tin of flower head pins, and a small bag. Starting at $7.98; fatquartershop.com 2. 45-MILLIMETER ROTARY CUTTER A new rotary cutter from Havel’s Sewing has an ambidextrous grip so it can be used by both right- and left-handed quilters. The blade is released when pressed down onto a surface and automatically retracts when not in use. For storage or transport, a lock on the back keeps the blade from being released. $15.99; havelssewing.com “THIS ROTARY CUTTER IS GREAT FOR THOSE WHO ALWAYS FORGET TO CLOSE THE BLADE AFTER CUTTING (GUILTY!).”―Bethany Peterson 3. QUILT BLOCK PIN CUSHION Brighten…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 40 ½" square FINISHED BLOCK: 4" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Floral Elements collection by Art Gallery Fabrics (artgalleryfabrics.com). ◻ ⅔ yard white tone-on-tone (A blocks, setting squares, inner border) ◻ ⅜ yard each navy, yellow, green, pink, purple, and coral tone-on-tones (A–C blocks, binding) ◻ 1 ⅛ yard light blue print (setting and corner triangles, B and C blocks, caterpillar and corner units) ◻ 6"-square solid black (appliqués) ◻ 2 ¾ yards backing fabric ◻ 49"-square batting ◻ Lightweight fusible web CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns are on Pattern Sheet 1. To use fusible web for appliquéing, complete the following steps. 1. Lay fusible web, paper side up, over…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 64 ½" square FINISHED BLOCKS: Block A, 9×13 ½"; Block B, 9" square; Block C, 13 ½" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from various collections by Bonnie & Camille and Fig Tree & Co. for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ◻ 4—9×21" pieces (fat eighths) assorted navy prints (blocks A and B) ◻ 4⅛ yards solid white (blocks A–C, setting and corner triangles) ◻ 6—9×21" pieces (fat eighths) assorted red prints (blocks A–C) ◻ 4—9×21" pieces (fat eighths) assorted aqua prints (blocks A–C) ◻ 4—9×21" pieces (fat eighths) assorted pink prints (blocks A–C) ◻ ¾ yard total assorted prints in navy, red, aqua, and pink (binding) ◻ 4⅛ yards backing fabric ◻ 73"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces…

CUT BIAS STRIPS Strips for curved appliqué pieces and binding curved edges should be cut on the bias (diagonally across the grain of a woven fabric), which runs at a 45° angle to the selvage, because it has the most stretch. To cut bias strips, begin with a fabric square or rectangle; if necessary, square up the left edge with an acrylic ruler. Make a cut at a 45° angle to the left edge (Bias Strip Diagram). Handle the diagonal edges carefully to avoid distorting the bias. To cut a strip, measure the desired width from the 45° cut edge; cut parallel to the edge. Cut enough strips to total the length needed. MAKE AND USE TEMPLATES MAKE TEMPLATES A template is a pattern made from extra-sturdy material so…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 75 ½×83 ½" FINISHED BLOCK: 8" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from various collections by Minick & Simpson for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ◻ 6 yards total assorted red, pink, white, blue, and tan prints (blocks) ◻ ½ yard white-and-blue print (inner border) ◻ 1 ¼ yards blue floral (outer border) ◻ 1 yard tan-and-white print (binding) ◻ 5⅛ yards backing fabric ◻ 84×92" batting ASSEMBLE A BLOCKS Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Press seams in directions indicated by arrows on diagrams. If no direction is specified, press seam toward darker fabric. The following instructions result in one Block A. Repeat cutting and assembly steps to make 33 A…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 68 ½×74 ½" FINISHED BLOCKS: Blocks 1 and 2, 16" square; Block 3, 8×16" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Fossil Fern collection by Michelle Jack and the Superior Solids collection, both for Benartex (benartex.com). ◻ 1 ¼ yards each orange print and yellow print (blocks 1–3) ◻ 3 ½ yards solid white (blocks 1–3, sashing, border) ◻ ⅞ yard yellow-orange print (blocks 1–3) ◻ 1 ⅛ yard pink print (Block 1) ◻ 1 ⅛ yard red print (blocks 2 and 3) ◻ ⅔ yard magenta print (binding) ◻ 4⅓ yards backing fabric ◻ 77×83" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From orange print, cut: ◻ 6—8 ½" squares ◻ 4—4 ½×8 ½"…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 62 ½×77" FINISHED BLOCK: 12 ½" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Sea Cookies collection by Kate Colleran for Island Batik (islandbatik.com). ◻ 3 ¼ yards white batik (blocks, sashing, border) ◻ ½ yard each aqua-and-green, yellow, pink, and blue batiks (blocks, sashing, binding) ◻ ½ yard each teal, aqua, dark pink, and dark blue batiks (blocks, binding) ◻ 4¾ yards backing fabric ◻ 71×85" piece batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From white batik, cut: ◻ 8—3 ½×42" strips for border ◻ 31—2 ½×13" sashing rectangles ◻ 20—6 ¼" squares, cutting each diagonally twice in an X for 80 small triangles total ◻ 40—3⅜" squares ◻ 80—3" squares From each aqua-and-green,…