Table of contents for Issue 136 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Ever sewn Dresden Plates? Practise now with our set of four templates! This piecing technique became really popular back in the 20s and 30s, and is now making a comeback. They're totally timeless and make quite the statement, if we do say so ourselves. What's more, they're surprisingly easy, and fun to make too! Over to you now – our nifty set of templates will help you to make three different styles of Dresden Plate block. Simply settle on an option for the number of blades and finish the centre nice and neatly using the circle shape. Take yourself over to p67 for Laura Silver's technique tutorial, and use a clever interfacing method to get perfectly round edges in a flash! If you're after a slower paced finish, you can…

Now, as pattern-loving quilters, we’re a fan of rules. But what happens when someone pulls the rulebook out from under you? Improv quilting is a brilliant way to use up scraps and express your creativity, but to some it may be daunting to go your own way. Luckily, we’re armed with ideas to help you take the leap. 1 Set up your station We feel that it works best to set up a mini cutting and pressing station right next to your machine. You’ll find that it makes the process a whole lot faster, and it’s far easier to keep your mind focused on what’s important: the freestyle piecing! A mini iron works brilliantly for this, since most of the seams are small, and a cutting mat with pressing surface…

USE EASY-PEASY QUARTER LOG CABIN BLOCKS WITH DIFFERENT COLOURS AND PRINTS YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (solids): one (1) fat eighth each in blue, pink, green and yellow■ Fabric B (prints): one (1) fat eighth each in blue, pink, green and yellow■ Fabric C (solids): one (1) fat quarter each in blue, pink, green and yellow■ Fabric D (prints): 3/ yd each in blue, pink, green and yellow■ Fabric E (background, includes binding): 1 / yds■ Backing fabric: a vintage bedsheet at least 64in square, or 3½yds■ Batting: 63in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open or to one side throughout, as preferred.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST = right sides together.■ Pattern assumes WOF…

PICK FROM THE THREE STYLES OF DRESDEN TEMPLATES THAT COME WITH THE MAG! YOU WILL NEED ■ A denim shirt or jacket■ Assorted scraps for blades: ten (10) 6in x 5in■ Centre fabric: 4in square■ Lightweight fusible interfacing: 18in square■ One (1) copy each of the 10-Blade Dresden & Circle templates that came with the magazine FINISHED SIZE ■ 12in diameter NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout unless otherwise instructed.■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Templates include seam allowances.■ RST = right sides together. FABRICS USED Fabrics are all scraps from Laura’s stash from various brands including Ruby Star Society, Dashwood Studios, Art Gallery Fabrics and Tula Pink. CUTTING OUT 1 Draw around the blade template on your first fabric scrap. Use the holes in the template…

Did you know it’s Earth Day on the 22nd April? As is becoming a yearly tradition here at LP&Q Towers, this issue we’re putting our very best foot forward to bring you a bundle of patterns that are as planet-friendly as they are fabulous. We challenge you to raid your stash, get scrappy and finally use that Jelly Roll you’ve been saving for a rainy day. The issue brings low-waste pre-cut patterns (we’re looking at you, strip rolls and Layer Cakes), super-scrappy blocks and accessories, vintage fabrics given a new lease of life, and even an upcycled denim shirt – combine it with your new card Dresden Plate template set! Plus, embrace improv piecing with our expert advice.…

YOU COULD MAKE THIS QUILT TOTALLY UNIQUE BY USING SCRAPPY STRIPS OF FABRIC YOU WILL NEED ■ Print fabrics: one (1) Jelly Roll or approx 2¾yds total■ Background fabric: 3½yds■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd■ Backing fabric: 4½ yds■ Batting: 78in square■ One (1) copy of the Triangle template FINISHED SIZE ■ 70in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed.■ Pattern assumes fabric is at least 41in wide with selvedges removed. If your fabric has a shorter width, you will need ten more Jelly Roll strips as well as additional background fabric. See box-out on using fabric scraps.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Lynne used Cotton Mix 279 batting from Vlieseline (vlieseline.com).■ Lynne used Aurifil 50wt…

MIX AND MATCH FABRICS IN THREE DIFFERENT STYLES OF FLOWER BLOCK YOU WILL NEED ■ Pink, red and purple scraps for flowers: approx ½yd total■ Green scraps for leaves and stems: approx ½yd total■ Background fabric scraps: approx 4yds total■ Backing fabric: 3½yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Batting: 60in square■ Three (3) copies each of Flower 1 and Flower 2 Sections A–C■ Two (2) copies each of Echinacea Sections A–H FINISHED SIZE ■ 48in x 50in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in unless otherwise stated.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST= right sides together.■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing.■ FPP templates include seam allowance around the outer edge only.■ For FPP, set your stitch length to 1.5.■ The Layout Diagrams for the FPP blocks are…

MASAMI AKATSUKA How did you develop your unique appliqué style? I’m always creating for my brand, Cocon. The more pieces I’ve made, the more my unique style has naturally developed! Tell us a little about your process - from designing to the finished piece. At first, the image I have in mind is very vague. Next, I tend to do some research and start putting a plan together for shapes and colours. I then directly cut into the fabrics, quite spontaneously. I like to keep harmony in each design, so keep an image of the finished piece in mind as I sew all the motifs. The technique often lends itself to using small scraps of fabrics. How else can quilters be mindful of sustainability when making appliqué projects? To be…

As quilters, we get lots of practice mixing different print fabrics, along with combining solids and prints. But what about mixing different types of fabrics? It can add amazing texture, depth and visual interest, and also opens doors for fun upcycling. So if you’re keen to have a go, let’s have a look at some tips and tricks that will get you started. HOW TO MIX FABRIC TYPES FOR PATCHWORK Consider the weights of fabrics: Blend lighter fabrics like cotton or silk with heavier ones such as denim or corduroy. Mixing these can add a visual interest to your patchwork. Mix different textures: Cotton, flannel, linen or even velvet have a different tactile texture, and mixing these can really add some more depth to the patchwork. Using different fabrics together…

1 Stripy clamshells Ride the raindrop waves with this modern curved quilt by Megan Collins! The When it Rains quilt mixes large pieces and pre-cut strips to make a quick project that's a fun way to try sewing curves for the first time. Find it at meganacollins.com 2 Floral blocks Mix and match bright and breezy prints to make this beautiful Floral Dance quilt by Claire Campion. Find this pattern in issue 131 of Love Patchwork & Quilting via Zinio, Pocketmags, Readly or the LP&Q App. 3 Blissfully bright Take your favourite Jelly Rolls and create this fun, fast and beginner-friendly patchwork pattern by Penelope Handmade. You can find her colourful Eloise quilt pattern on her website, penelopehandmade.com 4 Pixel prints Looking for a new shopper bag? Make your own…

WENDY CHOW Wendy’s designs are often bold, geometric and colourful, and her brand new Triangle Scramble quilt is no exception! Find and fall in love with it on p22 LYNNE GOLDSWORTHY Lynne is a quilt designer, author and prolific mag contributor. She spends her days whipping up both modern and traditional quilts. See her Jelly Roll design on p14 KATHLEEN ANDERSON Kathleen’s forte is modern quilt patterns that mix traditional block ideas with lots of colour! Head to p48 for her vintage quilt with easy quarter Log Cabin Blocks QUILTING IS FOR EVERYONE At Love Patchwork & Quilting, we want inclusivity to be at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to creating content that reflects and celebrates the diversity of the quilting community. Quilting is for everyone, regardless…

MIX TRIANGLE PIECING METHODS TO MAKE THIS BEGINNER-FRIENDLY DESIGN! YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (yellow solid): 2¾yds■ Fabric B (pink prints): thirty six (36) 10in squares■ Backing fabric: 3 / yds■ Batting: 68in square■ Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open throughout.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ HST = Half-square Triangle.■ QST = Quarter-square Triangle.■ Fabric supplied by Art Gallery Fabrics (artgalleryfabrics.com). FABRICS USED Fabrics are all from Art Gallery Fabrics, as follows: ■ Fabric A: Citrus Limon from Floralish by Katarina Roccella.■ Fabric B: Love Struck Layer Cake (10in square pre-cut bundle).■ Backing fabric is Cupid's Garden in Tender, and binding is Love…

GET READY TO IMPRESS ALL YOUR GUESTS WITH THIS STYLISH TABLE RUNNER YOU WILL NEED Table runner ■ Green fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ White fabric: 1½yds■ Pink fabric: ½yd■ Chunky ric rac (optional): 23/8yds■ Batting: 44in x 24in■ One (1) copy of the Scallop template FINISHED SIZE ■ Approx 40in x 18in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Template does not include seam allowance. FABRICS USED ■ Solids include Julep and Sea Breeze from Tula Pink’s Designer Solids collection for FreeSpirit Fabrics.■ Plus White, Candy Pink and Lemon from the Kona Cotton Solids collection for Robert Kaufman. CUTTING OUT 1 From the white fabric cut:…

ROUND UP YOUR 5IN SQUARES... THE SCRAPS YOU CHOOSE WILL MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE! YOU WILL NEED Sturdy tote bag ■ Assorted selvedges and fabric scraps: approx 1½yds total ■ Lining fabric: 15/8yds ■ Binding fabric: ¼yd ■ Fusible interfacing: 28in x 46in ■ Two (2) pieces of batting: 30in x 25in each■ Cotton webbing: 2¼yds ■ Bag tags or decorative labels (optional) FINISHED SIZE ■ 19in x 27in x 6½in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ RST= right sides together. ■ WOF= width of fabric. ■ WST= wrong sides together. FABRIC USED Fabrics are all scraps from Felie’s stash. CUTTING OUT 1 From the lining fabric cut: ■ Two (2) 23in x 27½in. 2 From the binding fabric cut: ■ Two (2) 2¼in x WOF.…

PRACTISE YOUR PRECISION PIECING WITH FOUR REPEATED STRAWBERRY UNITS YOU WILL NEED Strawberries block ■ Light blue fabric (Bleached Denim): ¼yd ■ Green fabric (Green Smoothie): one (1) fat eighth ■ Lime green fabric (Limelight): one (1) fat eighth ■ Pink fabric (Piglet Pink): ¼yd ■ Black (Licorice): one (1) fat eighth FINISHED SIZE ■ Strawberries block: 12in square (12½in unfinished)■ Quilt: 78in x 86in To make the whole quilt You will need Confetti Cottons by Riley Blake as follows: ■ Bleached Denim (light blue) (background): 5¾yds ■ Silver (light grey): ½yd ■ Grey (mid grey): 1/8yd ■ Peony (coral-pink): 3/8yd ■ White (white): 5/8yd ■ Piglet Pink (mid pink): ½yd ■ Petal Pink (light pink): 3/8yd ■ Dandelions (yellow): 1/8yd ■ Violet (mid purple): ¼yd ■ Purple (dark purple):…