Table of contents for Issue 55 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

What was the first fabric collection that you fell for? Mine was Love by Amy Butler (released back in 2009, I think) and it was the first time that I just had to have every single print. Back then I was just starting my journey into quilting (and fabric obsession) and since I've honed my craft my tastes have changed. But still nothing beats that feeling of anticipation when you find a range that's been perfectly curated by the designer. With that in mind this issue is packed with simple designs to really make your fabric sing. Whether you're working in solids or prints, from the bundle or your stash, these are quilts to put colour and patten front and centre. Enjoy! Join us online… we love to share! LovePatchworkandQuilting…

THIS IS A GREAT PROJECT FOR USING UP SCRAPS – WE EVEN USED THEM FOR THE BINDING QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Pink, yellow and orange print fabrics: sixty four (64) 10in squares • Background fabric: 4yds • Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd • Backing fabric: 4½yds • Batting: 80in square FINISHED SIZE • 72in square NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • WST = wrong sides together. • Pattern assumes that fabric is at least 42in wide. • Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. FABRICS USED • Background fabric is Indigo (7014) from the 1000 Colors Solids Collection by Lecien. • All other fabrics are…

TO SAVE TIME BUY READY-MADE EPP PAPER TEMPLATES – WE’VE USED ½IN AND ¾IN HEXAGONS CUSHION YOU WILL NEED • Fabric scraps in rainbow colours (see cutting out for amounts) • Background fabric: 1yd • Grey fabric for cloud: 7in x 15in • Binding fabric: ¼yd • Batting: 22in square • Fusible webbing: 7in x 15in • Tearaway stabiliser: 5in x 10in • Embroidery thread (black) • Thirty four (34) ¾in hexagon templates • Thirty four (34) ½in hexagon templates FINISHED SIZE • 20in square NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • Press all fabrics before cutting. • WOF = width of fabric. • For templates, see page 87. • Fabric provided by Riley Blake Designs (rileyblakedesigns.com) FABRICS USED •…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A: 5/ 8 yd • Fabric B: 5/ 8 yd • Fabric C: 1½yds • Fabric D: 5/ 8 yd • Fabric E: 3yds • Fabric F: 5/ 8 yd • Fabric G: ¼yd • Fabric H: 5/ 8 yd • Fabric I: ¼yd • Fabric J: 1 1/ 8 yds (includes binding) • Batting: 76in x 87in • Backing fabric: 4¾yds FINISHED SIZE • 68in x 79in approx NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED • All prints are from the Bachelorette Fusion collection by Art Gallery Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut fourteen (14) 2½in x 8½in strips and twenty eight (28) 2½in x…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A (Glow): 3/ 8 yd • Fabric B (Blush): 3/ 8 yd • Fabric C (Mist): 3/ 8 yd • Background fabric (Limestone): 1yd (includes binding) • Batting: 33in x 46in • Backing fabric (Ash): 1¼yds FINISHED SIZE • 25in x 38in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Templates include seam allowances. • For templates, see page 87. • WST = wrong sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • HRT = half-rectangle triangle. • Pieced and quilted by Linda Spiridon. FABRICS USED All fabrics are from the Cirrus Solids collection by Cloud9 Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: • One (1) 3in x 30in strip. • Two (2) 3½in x WOF strips. Subcut into: One (1)…

Are you in a quilting rut? You’re not alone. I recently found myself going through a dry spell of inspiration when it comes to my quilting adventure and it was horrible. I’m usually so enthusiastic about the things I’m making and the fabrics I want to add to my stash, but for some reason the thought of sitting in front of my sewing machine just had me feeling all meh. So, what do you do when your passion flies the coup? Here’s a list of ten things that I did to get my quilty passions firing again: 1 Take a class. This is a great way to learn something new, meet some new people and get a new perspective. 2 Read a wide variety of magazines. I love seeing all…

If you’re a stickler for precision, you’re probably a big fan of FPP (Foundation Paper Piecing). Feast your eyes on our latest freebie: a jam-packed book of blocks along with every template you’ll need to make all twelve. The traditional technique and classic symbols are juxtaposed with modern shapes and a bold colour palette, though you could incorporate any fabrics that you wish! Whether you want to stick to your own sign or patch up a complete collection of zodiacs, you’re all set with the tools to do so. FPP newbies, fear not… The booklet comes complete with an in-depth guide and step-by-step images for piecing your first blocks, as well as individual instructions for each design. Make sure you’re all set with your fabrics before you start your project!…

A MIX AND MATCH OF PRINT FABRICS IN SIMILAR SHADES ENSURES A BEAUTIFUL FINISH! QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Print fabric: 1½yds • Background fabric: 1¾yds • Batting: 58in x 70in • Backing fabric: 3¼yds • Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE • 51in x 63in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open unless otherwise instructed. • WOF = width of fabric. • Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. FABRICS USED • Print fabrics are a range of Art Gallery Fabrics collections and designers. • Backing fabric is Manuscript from the Paperie collection by Amy Sinibaldi for Art Gallery Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From the print fabric, cut twenty seven (27) 2in x WOF strips and subcut into: • Eighty two (82) 2in…

THE SMOOTH FINISH IS ACHIEVED BY ALTERNATING THE DIRECTIONS OF YOUR SEAM ALLOWANCES QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A (Background): 3¼yds • Fabric B (Navy): 1¾yds • Fabric C (Earth): 1½yds • Fabric D (Light pink): ¾yd • Fabric E (Dark pink): ½yd • Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd • Backing fabric: 5yds • Batting: 72in x 90in • One (1) copy of each of the templates FINISHED SIZE • 66in x 78in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • Templates include seam allowances. • For templates, see page 87. • RST = right sides together. • WST = wrong sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • Fabric supplied by Cotton+Steel (cottonandsteelfabrics.com) FABRICS USED All fabrics used…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Coloured fabrics: seventy five (75) 5in squares • Background fabric: 3½yds • Backing fabric: 4¼yds • Batting: 75in square • Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE • 70in square NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • RST = right sides together. • WST = wrong sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • Charm square = 5in square. • Backing and background fabric supplied by Olive and Flo Handcraft (oliveandflohandcraft.co.uk). FABRICS USED • Charm squares fabric is the Modern Solids Charm Pack by Denyse Schmidt for FreeSpirit Fabrics. • Background fabric is Snow from the Pure Elements collection by Art Gallery Fabrics. • Backing fabric is Reminder in Bold from the Pastel Thrift collection by Art Gallery Fabrics. • Binding…

MINI QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Background fabric: one (1) fat quarter • Light brown fabric (muzzle): 5in square • Medium brown fabric (fur): one (1) fat eighth • Dark brown fabric (ears, tail, arms and legs): 10in square • Assorted scraps for the clamshell and nose: four (4) 2in squares • Backing fabric: 12in x 14in • Batting: 12in x 14in • Binding fabric: one (1) fat eighth • Black and peach embroidery thread • One (1) copy of each of the Otter FPP templates A–F FINISHED SIZE • 11in x 13in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. • Templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only. • For templates, see p87. • To paper piece…

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Although I have always been into the creative side of life, I hated textiles at school, so much so I didn’t even sit the exam. If someone would have told me I would be doing this in years to come I would have laughed in their face, so I never dreamt I would be in this position today, designing my own patterns! How the tables have turned… I would say sewing is now an obsession for me, I miss my machine dearly even if I go just one day without it! My love for Foundation Paper Piecing started pretty much straight after I started sewing about four years ago – I was so mesmerized by how a crisp, bold image could be transformed into fabric. I instantly fell in love…

CALLS FOR CONFETTI! If, like us, you spend a little more time at your sewing machine than out in your garden, these blooming beautiful fabrics we spied over at Doughty's are sure to bring some floral goodness into your stitching space. With a cheery combination of pretty pinks, tempting teal and oh-so-on-trend mints and mustards, it's certainly a hit with our fabric stashes. Pair with bright whites and soft charcoal greys to truly make these prints the stars of the show, or delve into Doughty's stash of solids for the perfect colour pairings. Admire the full Confetti range and more over at doughtysonline.co.uk RETAIL THERAPY Calling all fans of Americana and 1950s nostalgia! Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt has come up with a collection that draws inspiration from America's Five…

“Cotton may be a bit more durable under the heat of fast sewing, but poly makes waaay less lint!” SUZY QUILTS AS A NATURAL FIBRE, COTTON LKES TO WORK WITH OTHER NATURAL FIBRES Suzy: So, can each of you tell me a little bit about both your past and upbringing? Cotton: My story is probably one you’ve heard before. I grew up in a large family surrounded by nature. As a cotton plant, I knew I would eventually get picked, but that doesn’t mean it was easy. After I was picked, I was also combed and thoroughly cleaned. Once all of the dirt and excess plant materials were stripped away, my fibres went through roller after roller, generating narrower and narrower bands of thread. Ouch. Let me tell you.…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A (light prints): 2¼yds • Fabric B (dark prints): 3¼yds • Fabric C (dark pinks): 1¾yds • Fabric D (light pinks): 1yd • Backing fabric: 8¼yds • Batting: 99in square • Binding fabric: 7/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE • 90in square NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • WST = wrong sides together. • HST = half-square triangle. • Original technical editing by Daniela Di Iorio (danieladiiorio.com) • Fabric supplied by Hoffman Fabrics (hoffmanfabrics.com) FABRICS USED • All fabrics are from Me + You Indah Batiks by Hoffman Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A (light prints) cut sixteen (16) 4 5/…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Print fabrics: fifty four (54) 7½in x 14in strips • Background fabric: 2¾yds • Batting: 60in x 78in • Backing: 3½yds • Binding: ½yd FINISHED SIZE • 54in x 72in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Templates include seam allowances, where necessary. • For templates, see page 87. • RST = right sides together. FABRICS USED • Print fabrics are Sundrops by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. • Background fabric is Snow from Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman. • Backing fabric is Sundrops White Bouquet by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. • Binding is Sundrops Multi Beaded Stripe by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From each print fabric cut two (2) triangles, using Template A. 2 From…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Dark fabrics: twenty five (25) fat eighths • Light fabrics: twenty five (25) fat eighths • Charcoal fabric: ½yd • Background fabric: 4yds • Backing fabric: 4½yds • Binding fabric: ½yd • Batting: 80in square • Templates: one hundred (100) diamond FPP templates FINISHED SIZE • 72in square NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • Press after each seam. • FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. • HST = half-square triangle. • WOF = width of fabric. • Find a tutorial on foundation paper piecing on the blog (lovepatchworkandquilting.com/blog/foundation-paper-piece) • We precut our fabric for Foundation Paper Piecing with a generous margin for error, but if you’re a confident quilter you may prefer to cut your…

ROW FOUR All this stitching is hungry work… Whip up these super-sweet blocks YOU WILL NEED • Background fabric: ½yd • Berry fabrics • Meringue kisses fabrics • Six (6) copies each of the Berries FPP template Sections A and B • Six (6) copies of the Meringue Kisses FPP template FINISHED SIZE • Each block: 6in square • Row: 6in x 72in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. • Shorten your stitch length to 1.5 for Foundation Paper Piecing. • Templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only. • For templates, see p87. • FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • WST = wrong sides…