Inhaltsverzeichnis für April/May 2022 in Quick+Easy Quilts

OH, BABY! It happens to all of us. That baby shower sneaks up before you know it or the baby comes early—either way, baby quilt patterns are a necessity for quilters. Luckily, they are usually quick and easy—and a natural fit for this publication. This issue features six different baby quilt patterns for your baby quilt arsenal. We have classic designs like Baby Bop by Joanie Holton and What a Charmer! by Abigail Dolinger. Both are colorful and scrappy, perfect for hitting your stash. If you like more modern designs, look no further than Tiles by Ramona Sorensen. It is perfect for a gray nursery if you use similar fabrics—but will look great in any color combination to match a theme. Speaking of fabric, we have two quilt patterns that…

1 Cut your borders last. In fact, don’t even attempt to cut your borders until you’re completely done with your quilt top, and you’ve pressed it neatly and it’s not waving at you either. 2 Measure your quilt top. Yes, I know your ¼" is to perfection, and would never dream of suggesting that your quilt top is larger or smaller than the pattern says. Still. Humor me, and measure it, right down the center, and about 4-6" on either side of that. That’s the size your quilt is; at or near the center, not out at the edges. That’s the size your borders need to be. I’m sorry if that makes you do some math, especially if your next border is a checkerboard, but them’s the breaks. Once you…

finished size: 47" × 58" finished blocks: 12 (9") BLOCKS My quilt guild donates quilts to the NICU of our local hospital. These warm gifts are a tangible statement to the babies’ parents that folks in the community care about the crises their families are facing. Guild members are always searching for fast but fun patterns for NICU quilts; this design fits the bill by using pre-cut 5" squares and the triangle corners technique for forming the Shoo Fly elements. This baby quilt is 5" charm square friendly! Choose a kid-themed fabric line, or bright tone-on-tones, or dig into your bin of “I Spy” prints. The secondary Shoo Fly design adds interest; use a navy or black polka dot for whimsy. The red polka dot print for the outer border…

1. Place one small square on larger square, right sides facing and aligning raw edges. Draw a line diagonally on wrong side as shown. 2. Sew on drawn line.Trim ¼" beyond stitching. 3. Press open to reveal triangle. 4. Following pattern instructions, repeat for remaining corners to complete unit. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback collection and Abstract Collage by Ampersand collection for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy TM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…

Woodland Wonderland “The embroidery design used for the quilt reminds me of an English children’s book called ‘Winky Lost in the Deep Deep Woods’—which I loved as a child—and was the perfect choice to coordinate with the beautiful pastels in the fabric. In addition, I created a matching pillow for the nursery, which finished at 17" square.” Baby Safari by Makower UK for Andover “This third quilt has the fabrics arranged in a directional layout, with a top and bottom. The width of stripe 2 was adjusted to accommodate a full strip of elephants. The center panel was fussy cut and pieced to make full use of the border print. The remaining fabric from the border print was used for the outer border.”…

1. Trace appliqué template onto heat-resistant template plastic. Cut template out and smooth any bumps with an emery board. 2. Trace appliqué shape onto wrong side of fabric using template. Cut fabric ¼" outside drawn line. Clip curves and points as needed. 3. With template on wrong side of fabric, apply starch to seam allowance and press toward back of template. 4. Continue starching and pressing until all necessary edges are turned under. Remove template. 5. Place appliqué shapes onto background fabric, layering as needed. Baste using pins or fabric glue. 6. Stitch appliqué to background using blindstitch. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel’s 5½" Embroidery Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy TM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Turned-Edge-Applique…

Sew Penguins, Puppies, Porcupines…Oh My! by Kim Schaefer C&T Publishing, 2021 Kim Schaefer shows you how her adorable baby animal appliqués can personalize a variety of projects in Sew Penguins, Puppies, Porcupines…Oh My! The book includes five collections of baby animals (39 in all)—from underwater creatures to zoo and woodland favorites—in a 6" size that are all perfect for embellishing your baby quilts, wall hangings, or store-bought items like bibs, diaper stackers, and onesies. With her detailed instructions for appliqué, you’ll have a special gift to welcome a new baby in no time. Sew sweet! ctpub.com How to Stitch an American Dream by Jenny Doan Harper Horizon, 2021 Famous quilter Jenny Doan shares the story behind her wildly successful Missouri Star Quilt Company in How to Stitch an American Dream.…

finished size: 66" × 69½" This is the contrast colorway in my new quilt pattern I call BarGelato! I took advantage of the beautiful color variations of Maywood’s Gelato fabrics and paired them with their Shadow Play fabric to create a background with lots of negative space and a natural texture of its own, and which will also highlight my chosen quilting design. Plan If you’re not sure how to work with ombré fabrics, or if you find bargello patchwork intimidating, this beginner-friendly quilt is a great design that combines both! Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes 43" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Black and dark gray ombré 1¼ yds. for…

Kimberly Bennefield nwpepper.com Kimberly is an avid modern quilter, bag maker, and the former president of Portland Modern Quilt Guild, where she remains an active volunteer within guild leadership. She is the designer and host of the BarGelato! Quilt-Along on QuiltingDaily.com. Pam Boswell Pam is a quilt designer living in Lake Charles, Louisiana. When not designing and making quilts, she works for the Louisiana Department of Public Health. Sarah Chimblo @modernrootsstitchery Sarah was raised in a family of makers and is a member of the Fort Collins Modern Quilt Guild in Colorado. She is a quilt pattern designer, quilt maker, and loves bright color palettes. Abigail Dolinger abyquilts.wordpress.com Abigail is the Children’s Ministry Director at her church and enjoys sharing her love of sewing with the children. A lifelong quilter,…

finished size: 48" × 48" finished blocks: 16 (12") BLOCKS I come from a large extended family and was the first granddaughter, and second of 24 grandchildren. I have always loved playing with the babies and kids in general—at least until they become sassy teenagers anyway! I started making quilts for my three children, my nieces, nephews, and then my friends’ kids. I still make quilts for my kids, but they are all grown. Although they still love receiving quilts, they do not always like the fun, childlike prints—you know, like princesses and tractors. But now I have a granddaughter, and by the time this issue is published, she will be a big sister to her baby brother. As you can imagine, I am having the best time making baby…

1. Cut two squares 7/8" larger than desired finished size of triangle-square. 2. On wrong side of one square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner.This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 3. Place marked square on top of other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of triangle-squares plus 7/8". Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy TM…

I have several customers who are always needing baby quilts quilted. Whether the quilt is for their grandchild, or a neighbor’s child, or a charity group, these quilters are always sewing up a storm. For this issue, I wanted to design something specifically for these makers that was an easy weekend project—and that didn’t specifically need baby-themed fabric. Made in these colors, it can be for a boy or a girl—perfectly gender-neutral. I also wanted this to be a quilt that could be a holiday gift, a birthday gift, or a “just because” gift. finished size: 48" × 48" finished blocks: 4 (18") BLOCKS Plan Oversized blocks come together quickly—so this baby quilt will be done in a jiffy! It is also a very forgiving design that is ideal for…

• Fat Quarters Every player brings four fat quarters to throw in a pot. A winner of a round can receive a dozen to take home. • Magazine Subscription To Fons & Porter’s Quick + Easy Quilts of course! • Free 1-year Guild Membership Offer a certificate for next year’s quilt guild fee, or sponsor the winner’s daughter or granddaughter with a junior membership. • Seasonal/Holiday Patterns or Kits Choose a Halloween wallhanging or a table runner for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hannukah. • Special Tote Bag Fill it with donated small scissors, thimble, seam ripper, box of pins, marking pencils, and graph paper for quilt block ideas. • Workshop Gift Certificate Let the winner attend an upcoming quilt guild class of her choice, free of charge. • Top-notch Iron Purchase a top-of-the-line iron at your local quilt…

finished size: 50" × 60" finished blocks: 30 (10") BLOCKS Inspired by the promise that each spring brings, this quilt reminds me of a spring flower bouquet. The way the block comes together, it looks like each flower is surrounded by a bow. Using Moda Speckled and Bella solids provides the right amount of contrast between the light and dark of each color, so the flowers seem to pop off the quilt. I would consider using any fabric that reads as a solid for this quilt. Shopping your stash first could save time and money. Also, this quilt would be a nice size baby quilt if you took one row/column off. When planning your quilt, it’s really important to look for contrasting fabric for each color. If the values are…

finished size: 61" × 61" finished blocks: 16 (12") BLOCKS The block used here is adapted from a traditional Illinois quilt block—while I’m not originally from Illinois, it has been my daughter’s only home. This quilt was made with her in mind, to honor her home. To add to the sentiment of a quilt being a vehicle of love from the maker, I added hearts periodically in the free motion quilting—and quilted her name into it, too. When choosing fabrics for this quilt, my suggestion is to keep it to two main colors (in my version, pink and teal). By making it scrappy, you can work from your stash, or choose fabrics from your favorite designer. I like working with these fabrics from FreeSpirit because both of the designers frequently…

1. To make a band, pair two strips with right sides facing and raw edges aligned. Stitch with ¼" seam. Press flat to set stitches. 2. Fold top strip back and gently press seam open to one side. Band should be straight, without any distortion along outside edges. 3. Add third strip to complete band and press as described in previous steps. 4. Measure height of band to ensure it matches the required measurements.Aligning horizontal lines on ruler with long edge and seam lines of strip set,trim uneven end of strip set. 5. Keeping horizontal lines on ruler aligned with band, cut required width segments. 6. If making bands with more than three strips, join strips in pairs and then sew pairs together. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s…

Easy Breezy Borders Borders are the perfect way to frame your gorgeous quilt top. But borders that are too long or too short can create problems. Follow the expert advice from these quilters and say “bye-bye” to difficult and wavy borders! 2½" x 92 5/8", 2½" x 87 7/8", 4½" x 100 1/8"… When faced with dimensions like these, my mind glazes over quickly, so I devised a system for cutting border strips which makes numbers like these unnecessary. You can easily trim border strips to the proper length without measuring. This method also helps to prevent wavy edges along the sides of the quilt. It works for any size quilt with squared borders of any width. After assembling the quilt center, follow the instructions below. If necessary, join strips…

finished size: 48" × 48" finished blocks: 8 (16") BLOCKS I designed this quilt to be fun, easy, and adaptable. (Totally not because I had forgotten about the baby shower until a day or two before…) Not only are the pieces big enough to take advantage of all the adorable and great prints out there, but the size of the center square makes it super easy to customize: Want to include a piece of Nana’s hand embroidery? Found a great pillow panel you’d like to use that matches the nursery? Have an orphan block from another project you’d like to take center stage? How about appliquéing the baby’s or family name for all to celebrate? There’s plenty of room and opportunity to use anything to make it your own. I…

finished size: 45" × 54" finished blocks: 20 (9") BLOCKS This design is quick to put together and leaves room for a little something special if you’d like. The square-in-a-square blocks leave room for nice quilting motifs or appliqué. Being a new Grandma, I have been seeing many fun and creative quilts for babies. And I am finding that the simple designs turn out to be the best! My little ones love to look at the color contrast and the fabrics. Using the quilt as a play space is a great way to use these little treasures. Plan This easy quilt is perfect for beginners with its easy blocks. But more experienced quilters will love the opportunities for quilting motifs! Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all…

finished size: 36½" × 42" My Woodland Wonderland (pg. 45) quilt was part of a stash buster project during the early months of the Covid 19 pandemic. It was an effort to find a safe haven in my sewing room, and of course, make use of my stash! The fabric was a beautiful small floral print, and I was able to find coordinates online. One of the flaws I quickly uncovered in my stash-busting efforts is that I sometimes needed as much additional fabric to complete a quilt as I took from my stash. This design is one I frequently use for baby gifts. The horizontal layout lends itself to border prints, embroidered scenes, and vignettes, and the panels make good use of limited yardage. The quilt has a simple,…

finished size: 3½" × 4" finished blocks: 10 (3½" × 4") HEXAGONS It all started when my daughter was about five. I worked from home, and one day I needed about 30 minutes to finish an article I was writing. My daughter was bored and said she wanted to learn to sew. Since I needed a few more minutes, I handed her a charm pack of 2½" squares and told her to choose nine that she liked the best. Once she chose, I told her to lay them out the way she liked best—my plan was to show her how to make a Nine-Patch block. What happened next was pretty amazing. Once I was done working, she was ready to do something else. That exercise sparked just enough creativity in…

finished size: 12" × 12" Draughts or Checkers is a classic board game played between two people on an 8 x 8 grid checked board. Each player has different colored pieces, usually a dark and a light color. For our project, I chose fabrics by Dear Stella with sweet forest friends—such fabric is ideal for fussy cutting. There are so many ways you can make the game pieces, but here, I used metal buttons that I filled with rice—so they make a gentle sound. Have fun finding the perfect fabrics for your game pieces—or choose classic solid fabrics in black and red. Make the game your own, and then have fun playing! Plan Get ready for game night with this quilted version of the classic game. We also share bags…

1. On wrong side of lighter square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. Repeat for opposite diagonal. 2. Place marked square on top of darker square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut sewn squares vertically and horizontally to make four equal sections. 4. Cut along marked cutting lines to make eight triangle-squares. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square unit. Cut squares twice the…

1. On wrong side of each of four small squares, mark diagonal line corner to corner.This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 2. Place two small squares on opposite corners of one large square, right sides facing. Corners will overlap slightly at center. Sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut along marked cutting lines. Press seams toward small triangles. 4. Place remaining small squares on unit corners. Sew along marked sewing lines. 5. Cut along marked cutting lines. 6. Press seams toward small triangles to complete four Flying Geese units. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by…