Table of contents for 76 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

I recently sewed the final stitches in my #100Blocks sampler and it feels like an enoromous accomplisment – just two years in the making! The trouble is, I'm so terrified of ruining the whole thing with my mediocre machine quilting skills that it's destined to sit neatly folded on my WIP shelf for the forseeable future. I know that lots of you also fear this final stage – quilting requires such a different skill set (not to mention the space, and muscles, and patience!) to patchwork that it is a daunting prospect. With this in mind, we've team up with super-star quilter Karlee Porter to create a set of modern stencils. They take the guesswork out of design-work and hopefully give you the tools you need to crack on with…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (light grey) 5¼yds ■ Fabric B (dark grey) 1¾yds ■ Fabric C (navy) 7yds ■ Fabric D (yellow) ½yd ■ Fabric E (orange) ½yd ■ Fabric F (coral) 1½yds (includes binding) ■ Fabric G (pink) ¾yd ■ Fabric H (teal) 3/ 8 yd ■ Fabric I (green) ½yd ■ Fabric J (mint) 3/ 8 yd ■ Backing fabric (at least 45in wide) 5yds ■ Batting: 90in square ■ One (1) copy of the Triangle template FINISHED SIZE ■ 84in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Template includes seam allowances, where necessary. ■ For templates, see p88. FABRICS USED Fabrics A–C are from the Decostitch…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (orange print) ¼yd ■ Fabric B (white print) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric C (pink crosshatch) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric D (lime pears) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric E (blue floral) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric F (blue crosshatch) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric G (white floral) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric H (pink floral) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric I (ochre floral) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric J (pink pears) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric K (geo print) one (1) 10in square ■ Fabric L (orange) 1¼yds ■ Fabric M (pink) 2¼yds ■ Background fabric: 1¼yds ■ Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd ■ Backing fabric: 7½yds ■ Batting: 88in square FINISHED SIZE ■…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Six (6) print fabrics: one (1) fat eighth each ■ Mustard fabric: ½yd ■ Red fabric: ½yd ■ Dark pink fabric: ½yd ■ Light pink fabric: ½yd ■ Blue fabric: ½yd ■ Background fabric: 1¼yds ■ Binding fabric: 3/ 8 yd ■ Backing fabric: 1½yds ■ Batting: 45in x 55in ■ One copy each of Templates 1–7, Semicircle and Arc templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 41in x 48in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ Templates include seam allowances, where necessary. ■ For templates, see p88. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ Fabrics supplied by Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com) ■ Legacy 100% Cotton Batting…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Blue print: one (1) fat quarter ■ Green print: one (1) fat quarter ■ Orange print: one (1) fat quarter ■ Pink solid: ¼yd ■ Heat resistant batting: 10in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 8½in square NOTES ■ Make sure to use a heat resistant batting, such as InsulBright if you plan to use the pot holder for hot dishes. ■ Increase the stitch length (approx. 3–3.5mm) on your machine when using the QAYG method. ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ QAYG = quilt as you go. ■ Fabrics provided by our friends at Sewing Quarter (sewingquater.com) FABRICS…

YOU WILL NEED ■ White fabric: 1½yds ■ Blue fabric: 1½yds ■ Pink fabric: 2¼yds ■ Red fabric: 2¼yds ■ Backing fabric: 5yds (at least 45in wide) ■ Binding fabric: ½yd ■ Batting: 80in square ■ One (1) copy each of Templates A and B FINISHED SIZE ■ 72in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams toward the darker fabric, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Templates include seam allowances, where necessary. ■ For templates see page 88. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ Fabric supplied by Robert Kaufman (robertkaufman.com) FABRICS USED: Fabrics are Essex Linen, Essex Blossom, Essex Yarn Dyed Nautical and Essex Wine, all by Robert Kaufman. CUTTING OUT 1 From the…

I’ve long been a fan of bohemian style. When I think of boho fashion and décor, I picture bright colours and bold design, hot summer days, peasant tops and flowy skirts. And when it comes to quilting fabric with a boho vibe, a few particular designers immediately come to mind. If you’ve been following along for a while, it should come as no surprise that I greatly admire Anna Maria Horner’s work. Her eye-catching colourful floral designs for FreeSpirit Fabrics are what boho dreams are made of. Pat Bravo and Jessica Swift, both with Art Gallery Fabrics, are two other creative forces whose work beautifully aligns with the bohemian style. Pat creates beautiful floral masterpieces and uses bold, saturated colour palettes in her designs, while Jessica seems to take inspiration…

We're setting you up with seven striking geometric quilting stencils to help stitch intricate patterns with ease. And the good news is that they're super easy to use! Simple print out your templates, transfer the design onto paper or template plastic, and cut out the quilting lines with a sharp craft knife. 1 Place the stencil on top of your quilt sandwich in the position you want. For the mini quilt, we started in the bottom left hand corner. 2 Use a fabric marker to draw through the gaps in the stencil, making sure that your marks are clear. 3 Move the stencil to the side of your markings, joining the lines to create one continuous design (the packaging shows how the stencils join together). 4 Continue in this way,…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Blue prints: 1¼yds total ■ Pink prints: 1¼yds total ■ Mustard prints: 1 1/ 8 yd total ■ White fabric: 4yds ■ Backing fabric: 5yds ■ Batting: 79in x 88in ■ Binding: 5/ 8 yd ■ One (1) copy each of the Triangle template, Template A and Template B FINISHED SIZE ■ 75in x 84in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout. ■ Press seams to one side throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Templates include seam allowances, where necessary. ■ For templates, see p88. ■ When cutting ‘reverse’ template pieces, simply turn the template with the printed side down and use to cut. ■ Fabrics supplied by Riley…

Wafer Lightbox When it comes to fussy-cutting or adding embroidered flourishes to your finished pieces, the Wafer Lightbox 1 is a quilter’s best friend. It has an ultra light and bright design and its A4 size is perfect for tracing templates and fussy-cutting fabric, while its continuous dimmer means that the light can be adjusted for use with both paper templates and different materials. A cutting mat of the same size is also available, allowing you to cut directly onto the lightbox, and it has a handy ruler along two edges, to ensure accuracy. Its LEDs produce little or no heat, so it will stay cool to the touch as long as you work, and smart technology also remembers your last setting in between uses. Larger sizes are also available,…

After leaving your previous fabric brand, Cotton+Steel, was there ever any doubt that the five of you would keep working together? Melody: We worked so hard to build Cotton+Steel and felt devastated from the loss of it. Everyone responded differently – Kim has always had a career outside fabric yet was ready to invest even more heavily in our industry, Alexia went back to college, Rashida was already working at Google and also became pregnant with her fourth child, and Sarah invested her energy into creating her own stationery company, Craftedmoon. I felt like I’d created and was walking away from my dream job. I was devastated. What were the odds I could do it again, and with all of these women I’d loved working with? Each person in our…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabrics A, B, D, J, K and L: six (6) fabrics, ¾yd each ■ Fabrics C, E, G, H, I, M and O: seven (7) fabrics: ½yd each ■ Fabric F: 1yd ■ Fabric N: ¼yd ■ Backing fabric: 5yds ■ Batting: 84in square ■ Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 80in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ CST = Corner-square Triangle. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Fabrics provided by Cloud9 Fabrics (cloud9fabrics.com) FABRICS USED ■ Prints are from the Wild collection by Leah Duncan for Cloud9 Fabrics. ■ Solids are from the Cirrus Solids collection, also…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Assorted prints: twenty (20) 1½in squares ■ Pink heart print: ¼yd ■ Pink floral print: one (1) fat quarter ■ Red print: one (1) fat quarter ■ Clear vinyl: 5½in x 4½in ■ Medium weight fusible fleece: 10in x 7½in ■ Cotton batting: 10in x 8in ■ Zipper: 9in ■ Leather tag (optional) FINISHED SIZE ■ 9½in x 7in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ When working with vinyl, be careful not to press with your iron. FABRIC USED Prints are from the Gretel collection by Amy Smart for Riley Blake Designs. CUTTING OUT 1 From the pink heart print cut: ■ One (1) 5½in square…

New fabric find Fabric strokers, quilt snugglers and print fanatics, we've got a treat for you! The lovely folks at Spoonflower have been busy behind-the-scenes creating their latest substrate. Petal Signature Cotton is a soft cotton fabric that offers crisp printing, vivid colour and luxurious weight to suit a range of projects – quilts included. Browse the enormous selection of designs from indie illustrators and select this brand new cotton to kick-start your next project! Simply head to spoonflower.com to order, and wait for your pretty parcel to arrive. GRANNY CABIN Meghan of Then Came June's latest design, Granny Cabin, combines strip and chain piecing to make a quick-sew scrappy quilt that's beginner-friendly. Her modern take on a classic granny square motif is a great opportunity to dive deep into…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Scraps of fabric for fox face ■ Scraps of wool felt in various colours for flowers and leaves ■ Background fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Fusible interfacing: 10in square ■ 8in embroidery hoop ■ Black embroidery thread ■ Coloured embroidery thread ■ One (1) copy of the Fox FPP Template Sections A, B, C and D ■ One (1) copy each of the Flower and Leaf templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 8in diameter circle NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. ■ FPP templates include seam allowance around the outer edge only. ■ For templates, see p88. ■ For FPP, set your stitch length to 1.5. GOT SCRAPS? PIECE…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (dark grey) 7/ 8 yd ■ Fabric B (medium grey) 3/ 8 yd ■ Fabric C (light grey) one (1) fat eighth ■ Fabric D (lightest grey) ¼yd ■ Background fabric: 2¾yds ■ Batting: 60in x 75in ■ Backing fabric: 3½yds ■ Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 50in x 66in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ Pattern assumes that fabric is at least 45in wide. FABRICS USED Fabrics are from the Wayside collection by Karen Lewis Textiles for Robert Kaufman. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: ■ Two (2) 1½in x WOF strips. Subcut into one (1) 5in x 1½in…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Background fabric: 1yd ■ Twelve (12) solid fabrics for star appliqué: 10in square each ■ Lining fabric: 18in square ■ Batting: 18in square ■ Piping cord: 2¾yds ■ Zip: 14in long ■ 1½in foam: 14in diameter circle ■ Forty eight (48) copies of the Diamond EPP template ■ One (1) copy of Cushion Back template FINISHED SIZE ■ 14in diameter circle NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ½in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ EPP = English Paper Piecing. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ EPP templates don’t include seam allowances. ■ For templates see p88. ■ Fabrics provided by Michael Miller (michaelmillerfabrics.com) FABRICS USED Fabrics are from the Cotton Couture collection by Michael Miller. CUTTING OUT 1 From…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Medium red fabric: 12in square ■ Light red fabric: 10in square ■ White fabric ¼yd FINISHED SIZE ■ One block: 6½in square (unfinished) ■ Quilt: 84in square TO MAKE THE ENTIRE QUILT: ■ Dark blue (Pacific) ¾yd ■ Medium blue (Algeria) ¾yd ■ Light blue (Lake) ¾yd ■ Dark green (Ultra Marine) ¾yd ■ Medium green (Cypress) ½yd ■ Light green (Ice Frappe) 1yd ■ Dark yellow (Curry) ¾yd ■ Medium yellow (Duckling) ½yd ■ Light yellow (Bright Idea) ¼yd ■ Dark red (Sangria) ¾yd ■ Medium red (Watermelon) ¾yd ■ Light red (Creamsicle) ¾yd ■ White (includes binding) 7yds ■ Batting: 88in square ■ Backing fabric (at least 45in wide) 5yds THE BIGGER PICTURE To see the full layout diagram for the finished quilt design,…