Table of contents for Issue 35 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

My seam ripper and I have been spending some quality time together of late, as I revisit some of the most fundamental units in my quilting repertoire. I've spent evenings and weekends perfecting the humble Half-square Triangle, making sure that I've got perfect points. I'm meticulously pinning every seam – it's tedious but it's paying off! This issue our super-star batch of designers have been working their very own magic with some classic quilting units. Whether it's Flying Geese, Dresden fans, Pinwheel blocks or (like me) HSTs that you're itching to sew, we've got you covered with fresh modern design updates on our favourite traditional blocks. Join us online… we love to share! LovePatchworkandQuilting @LoveQuiltingMag LoveQuiltingMag www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED Fabric A (white): 4½yds Fabric B: 5½yds Fabrics C–J: ½yd each Fabrics K–N: 3/ 8 yd each Backing: 72in x 89in Batting: 72in x 89in Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE 68in x 85in approx NOTES Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED Print fabrics are from the Chalk & Paint collection by Sew Caroline for Art Gallery Fabrics in the following prints: Fabric B: Let’s Chalk Green Fabric C: Triangle Brush Varnish Fabric D: Aerosol Stipple Brush Fabric E: Short Lines Mist Fabric F: Angular Strings Coated Fabric G: Angular Strings Glazed Fabric H: Short Lines Burst Fabric…

IF YOU’RE NOT A DOG PERSON,YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN PIXEL IMAGE TOQUILT– HEAD TO ANDI’S WEBSITE! QUILT YOU WILL NEED Kona School Bus (Fabric A): 1yd Kona Bright Pink (Fabric B): ¾yd Kona Carnation (Fabric C): ½yd Kona Peony (Fabric D): ½yd Kona Pomegranate (Fabric E): ¾yd Backing fabric: 3yds Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE 48in square approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. WOF = width of fabric. Quilted by Kylie Cannon. FABRICS USED Fabrics are all Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman Fabrics. CUTTING OUT You will be cutting a total of five hundred and thirty (530) pieces for the quilt top. 1 From Kona School Bus (Fabric A) cut: Six (6) 8½in squares; Three (3) 8½in × 6½in…

ONCE YOU KNOW HOW TO CREATE A DRESDEN PLATE, IT'S SUPER EASY TO MAKE THEM IN DIFFERENT SIZES QUILT YOU WILL NEED Low volume fabric: 3yds approx selection for background Print fabric: eighteen (18) fat quarters for Dresden plates Lightweight interfacing: 1/ 8 yd Backing fabric: 51in x 67in Batting: 51in x 67in Binding fabric: ½yd Dresden Wedge and Dresden Circle templates Thick thread or yarn: for hand-tying, optional FINISHED SIZE 47in x 63in approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. Fabric supplied by Art Gallery Fabrics. For templates, see p88. Dresden Wedge includes seam allowance and Circle does not. You could use a ruler instead – we used the Simplicity EZ…

CONSIDER THE FINAL QUILT LAYOUT WHEN CHOOSING YOUR FABRICS FOR YOUR FG UNITS QUILT YOU WILL NEED Six (6) coloured prints: 3/ 8 yd each (large FG units) Six (6) coloured prints: ¼yd each (medium FG units) Six (6) coloured prints: 1/ 8 yd each (small FG units) Six (6) coloured prints: 3/ 8 yd each (medium and small FG units) Low volume fabrics: approx 3yds total (background) Backing fabric: 76in x 64in Batting: 76in x 64in Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE • 72in x 60in approx NOTES Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. Seam allowances are ¼in unless otherwise noted. Press seams open unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. FG = Flying Geese. FABRICS USED • Print fabrics…

YOU WILL NEED FOR THE 12IN BLOCK Foreground fabric: one (1) fat eighth Background fabric: one (1) fat eighth FOR THE 6IN BLOCK Foreground fabric: one (1) fat eighth Background fabric: one (1) fat eighth FINISHED SIZE • 12in square and 6in square NOTES Seam allowances are in throughout, unless otherwise noted. RST = right sides together. FG = Flying Geese. FABRICS USED • Print fabrics are from Imprint by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, with coordinating Pure Elements Solids, also by Art Gallery Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 For the 12in block cut: • Foreground fabric: two (2) 7 in squares; • Background fabric: eight (8) 3 7/ 8 in squares. 2 For the 6in block cut: • Foreground fabric: two (2) 4 in squares; • Background fabric: eight…

BANG ON TREND The in-house team at Hawthorne Threads have managed to encompass all of the most talked-about trends here in the LP&Q office in their new collection, Mojave. Mint and coral combos, succulents, arrows, bison skulls – what more could we ask for? COOL CACTI Embrace the summer with the Southwest-inspired collection from Hawthorne Threads. Mojave features a gorgeous soft colour palette of grey, mint and peach, with flora and fauna motifs setting off that desert vibe. Signature prints are accompanied by versatile blenders, and we reckon that the Trajectory print is an essential addition to your stash. We’ve already seen lots of on-trend projects featuring Mojave Instagram, including some tasselled clutch bags which will be perfect for hot sun-soaked days.hawthornethreads.com KITTED OUT • We love a good craft…

PINEAPPLE BLOCK YOU WILL NEED Dark green fabric: one (1) fat eighth Dark yellow fabric: one (1) fat eighth Light yellow fabric: one (1) fat eighth Background fabric: one (1) fat quarter One (1) Pineapple Top template FINISHED SIZE Block: 4½in x 7½in finished NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise noted. There will be leftover pieces and HSTs. HST = Half-square Triangle. RST = right sides together. Shorten stitch length for Foundation Paper Piecing to make the paper easier to pull out at the end. For template see p88. CUTTING OUT 1 From the dark yellow fabric cut two (2) 15/ 8 in squares for section A and five (5) 2in squares, one (1) for section B and four (4) for section E.…

THIS DESIGN USES AN ATTIC CROSS BLOCK AND COLOUR PLACEMENT TO CREATE AN ON-TREND 3D EFFECT QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A: 3/ 8 yd • Fabric B: 1yd • Fabric C: ¾yd • Fabric D: 1yd • Fabric E: 4½yds • Fabric F: 4¼yds • Batting: 76in square FINISHED SIZE • 72in square approx NOTES Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. All measurements assume cuts from 44in-wide bolts. Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press all seams open, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED Fabrics are Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman in the following colours: Fabric A: Iron (408) Fabric B: Dusty Blue (362) Fabric C: Wasabi (452) Fabric D: Silver (1333) Fabric E: White…

GET GRAFIC Latifah Saafir is launching her first collection with Hoffman Fabrics at Spring Quilt Market this month. Grafic features a mix of bold graffiti-inspired prints and urban background blenders in a palette that we can't get enough of I LOVE EVERY PART OF THE DESIGN PROCESS, FROM THE ARTISTIC SIDE TO FIGURING OUT HOW THINGS GO TOGETHER. THAT'S HOW THE CLAMMY RULER CAME ABOUT! Famous for her curved quilts, Latifah Saafir is a superstar sewer and pattern designer. If that wasn't enough, this year she's turned her hand to product development and become a Kickstarter pro. We caught up with her to talk fabric, clamshells and quilt-alongs... In 2009 I saw a quilt my friend Jen Tierney made and I knew that I needed to quilt – I had…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED Dark print for the centre star and cornerstones: ½yd Light print for the centre star: 3/ 8 yd Dark prints for outer stars and partial stars: 3/ 8 yd each of four (4) different fabrics Light prints for outer stars and partial stars: 3/ 8 yd each of four (4) different fabrics Background fabric: 3½yds Backing fabric: 4½yds Batting: 79in square Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE • 75in square approx NOTES Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. FG = Flying Geese. RST = right sides together. SQST = Split Quarter-square Triangle. WOF = width of fabric. Quilted by Diane’s Quilting Quest ( Fabrics supplied by Dear Stella (…

THIS MINI IS FAB FOR PRACTISING FREE-MOTION QUILTING – IF YOU GO WRONG YOU CAN PIN OVER IT! BANNER YOU WILL NEED Print fabrics (for top): four (4) coordinating fat quarters Solid fabric (for top, binding and backing): 1yd Batting: 20in x 30in FINISHED SIZE • 13in x 24in approx NOTES Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. Seam allowances are in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. WST = wrong sides together. Fabrics supplied by Art Gallery Fabrics. FABRICS USED • Print fabrics are Playing Pop Collection by Art Gallery Fabrics: POP-1287 Waving Buds Candied, POP-1281 Dots Burst Melon, POP-1283 Sprinkles Glitch Rainbow, POP-1284 Modpop Deco. • Solid fabric is PE-439 Raspberry Rose from Pure…

If last year was the year of the mini quilt, this year is shaping up to be the year of the Sampler quilt. Don’t know what a Sampler quilt is? Well, it’s a quilt that’s made up of a number of various blocks that are all unique and non-repeating. The blocks are often constructed using a number of different methods, so that people could “sample” various techniques. Samplers used to be the quilt you made when you were starting out, because they are great teaching tools. However, now that so many of us are teaching ourselves how to quilt via online tutorials, YouTube videos and blogs, a lot of us never get to make a Sampler. Which is a crying shame. The Sampler revival that’s happening is fabulous for you…

PEACHY KEEN We’ve been crushing on Aromrak Luangrath’s designs since her store launched earlier this year. Peach + Pluto is chock-full of hand printed fabric that will make your heart sing! Seriously, those fresh bright inks on Kona cottons are a must-have for your stash! Aromrak even offers custom items to order – sign us up for a super-cute pouch or tote. And keep an eye out for Aromrak's debut LP&Q quilt design, coming soon! peachandpluto.com GET CRAFTY Ever been frustrated when you couldn’t find your favourite new fabric here in the UK? Enter The Crafty Mastermind, a new online shop that sells fabric from some of the top names from across the pond, including Cotton+Steel, Robert Kaufman and Dear Stella. We love the 'friends of this fabric' feature, which…

Have you seen all of the amazing quilts on social media lately that look like they are three-dimensional? Whether they’re an optical illusion or truly created in three dimensions, these quilts really pop! Tessellating designs and 3D elements that create texture and depth are not new ideas to quilters, but it does seem like the modern quilting world has been embracing these types of designs recently. There are many methods to achieve these types of optical illusion quilts if you want to make a 2D quilt that appears to be three-dimensional. You can piece them with traditional methods, using y-seams, or use creative construction methods to put them together without y-seams. They can be paper pieced for accuracy, hand pieced using English Paper Piecing, or made using bias tape. Whichever…

NEW FOREST FABRICS newforestfabrics.co.uk customerservice@newforestfabrics.co.uk The New Forest Fabrics online store is always open and where you will find a quality range of fabrics from top design houses such as Lewis and Irene, The Henley Studios, Red Rooster, Riley Blake and Clothworks, to name but a few. Browse at your leisure and enjoy easy ordering with fast shipping too. 15% o orders over £25 – use code: WOW15. THREADS AND PATCHES threadsandpatches.co.uk 01908 649687 Award-winning quilt shop. Free postage on orders over £30. Threads and Patches, 15 Watling Street, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK2 2BU DRAGONFLY FABRICS dragonflyfabrics.co.uk katie@dragonflyfabrics.co.uk Our online shop is the answer to all your sewing needs! With a wide selection of lovely dressmaking fabrics and haberdashery. We pride ourselves on our great customer service…

THIS SEWING MAT IS IDEAL FOR ON-THE-GO CRAFTING AS IT FOLDS AWAY FOR EASY STORAGE SEWING MAT YOU WILL NEED Print fabrics: seven (7) fat quarters Batting: 22in x 16in Binding: ¼yd plain fabric Velcro: one (1) ¾in wide x 3½in long piece and one (1) ¾in wide x 2½in long piece Clear vinyl: 17in x 4½in (Julie used 12 gauge) Toy stuffing Firm sew-in interfacing: ½yd FINISHED SIZE • 20in wide x 16in deep approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. WOF = width of fabric. WST = wrong sides together. CUTTING OUT 1 For the sewing mat front, from a selection of six (6) of the print fabrics cut: One (1) 20½in x 10½in rectangle; One 8½in x 6½in rectangle;…

USEAMIX OF BRIGHT AND NEUTRAL PRINTS FOR YOUR HEXIES AND PLAY AROUND WITH DIFFERENT LAYOUTS QUILT YOU WILL NEED Six (6) print fabrics: ¼yd each Fabric A (light background fabric): 3½yds Fabric B (dark frames and binding): 1½yds Backing fabric: 60in x 78in Batting: 60in x 78in Template plastic or card FINISHED SIZE • 54in x 71in approx NOTES Wash and press all fabrics before cutting. Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. For templates see page 88 (templates include seam allowances). WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED • The print fabrics are from the Macramé collection by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Cotton + Steel. The solids are Kona Cotton Solids in Silver and Pepper. • The backing fabric is a Marimekko print. CUTTING…

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PREPARING YOUR FABRICS Cut fabric pieces using the paper templates as a guide, cutting the fabric at least in larger than the template on all sides. Secure the template to the wrong side of each fabric piece, using a dab of washable glue or a pin. BASTING There are various methods of basting the fabric pieces to the paper templates. Our preferred method is corner tacking, but you can find a complete guide to all the methods on the LP&Q website. CORNER TACKING With this method the fabric is folded round the template and stitches are used to hold the fabric in place at the corners. If you want, you can leave the basting stitches in place at the end of the project, so it makes sense to use a…