Table of contents for Issue 158 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

When we close our eyes, not just any dream will do − we fantasize about eye-catching quilts made from an array of beautiful prints and helpful tools that simplify the quilt-making process. So this month, we’re making our dreams a reality with this must-have set of templates. This issue’s gift consists of two handy templates that combine to create a circular Joseph’s Coat block that’s sure to add a timeless touch to any quilt. And we’ve even got an exciting project for you to try your new templates out on! Paula Steel has created a stunning quilt that will certainly steal the limelight! Turn to page 14 for the pattern and to see it in its amazing technicolour glory! The blocks are cleverly created using this issue's Cover Gift of…

THE PATTERN IS CLEVERLY CREATED BY COMBINING THE TWO TEMPLATES TOGETHER YOU WILL NEED Low volume background: 4¾yds Yellow fabric: one (1) fat quarter Green fabric: one (1) fat quarter Teal fabric: two (2) fat quarters Turquoise fabric: five (5) fat quarters Blue fabric: seven (7) fat quarters Purple fabric: three (3) fat quarters Backing fabric: 4yds Binding fabric: ½yd Batting: 68in square The templates that came with your magazine FINISHED SIZE 61in square approx NOTES Seam allowance is a ¼in, unless otherwise stated. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = Width of fabric. Fabric assumed to have at least 40in usable WOF, with fat quarters having 20in usable width. Paula used scraps from her stash. If you would like to add more variation,…

QUILTED JACKET Make cosy winters a reality with this beginner-friendly patchwork jacket/quilt coat that’ll brighten any wardrobe! This digital pattern features in-depth instructions and full-colour photos to help you piece your own jacket. This pattern is designed by Lorna Slessor and was first published in issue 125 of Mollie Makes magazine. Get the pattern today. gatheredshop.com/collections/bestsellers/products/technicolourdreamcoat-quilted-jacket-pattern EASY APPLIQUÉ One of the easiest ways to incorporate patchwork into fashion is to appliqué a quilt block onto an existing garment, like a sweater. If you want to try your hand at creating your own unique top, then head on over to Fancy That Design House website and follow this pattern for a quick and easy slice of patchwork fashion. fancythatdesignhouse.myflodesk.com/quiltblockyoursweatshirt FLIRTY AND FUN The Bespoke Patchwork Skirt is both charming and versatile.…

YOU WILL NEED Oven glove Outer fabric (floral print): one (1) fat quarter Terry cloth: ¼yd Insulated batting: 18in x 22in ½in wide bias binding: ½yd One (1) copy each of the Outer and Inner Glove templates FINISHED SIZE 8in x 14in approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open or to one side, as preferred. RST = right sides together WST = wrong sides together. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for using your insulated batting, to ensure it will be safe to use. CUTTING OUT 1 Fold the terry cloth in half, RST. Place the Inner Glove template on top and pin in place. Cut around the template through both layers, so you have two mirrored pieces. MAKING THE OUTER 2 Layer your outer fabric right…

EACH MONTH, OUR EXPERTT PAULA STEEL WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MASTER ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF QUILTMAKING! WORKING IT OUT MATHS MADE EASY This issue we are going to look at quilt block maths. Please don’t run off, it really is easier than you might think. Have you ever come up with a design and then struggled with how much fabric you will need? This issue we will look at working out the maths for a block and then next issue Paula will talk through how you can multiply these blocks and work out your fabric requirements and cutting list. THE BASICS These are the three main concepts to keep in mind. ■ Finished size – This is the size of a block or piece once it is sewn…

Blow the winter blues away with the wonderfully colourful projects in this issue. From Lynne Goldsworthy’s bold modern medallion design to our retro-vibes “Making Waves” quilt and cushion combination in rich shades of solid fabric. And, of course, there is our stunning cover quilt by Paula Steel, which is made using this issue’s cover gift of Joseph’s Coat templates. We love the blues and greens with the pop of yellow in the middle. Although curved piecing can be slightly daunting, this project will have you a master of the skill by the end, and the final quilt will be well worth the effort. We are also loving the Dachshund draught excluder in the issue, not only very useful for keeping chilly draughts at bay, but so stylish you’ll be making…

CONTRASTING BRIGHT AND DARK SOLIDS TRANSFORM TRADITIONAL TO MODERN YOU WILL NEED Coloured fabrics (rainbow selection): eleven (11) fat quarters and 5/8yd of one darker colour Background fabric (dark blue): 4¼yds Binding fabric: ½yd Backing fabric: 4yds Batting: 71in square One (1) copy each of Templates A, B and the Diamond Template Eight (8) copies of the Flying Geese template Ten (10) copies of the HST template FINISHED SIZE 63in square 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. HST= half-square triangle. QST = quarter-square triangle. FPP = foundation paper piecing. Shorten your stitch length to approx 1.5 for FPP. Templates include seam allowances where necessary. FABRICS ■ All…

A GREAT WAY TO USE UP YOUR FUN PRINT SCRAPS AND CREATE A CUTE PATCHWORK PET YOU WILL NEED Assortment of print fabrics: 1m total approx Brown felt: 5cm square Toy stuffing Embroidery thread One (1) copy each of the Dog Templates FINISHED SIZE 85cm x 15cm approx NOTES Seam allowances are 8mm, unless otherwise noted. Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WST = wrong sides together. Backstitch at the beginning and end of seams to secure. CUTTING OUT 1 Use the templates to cut the pieces in the following steps. When more than one template piece is required, cut half the pieces with the template face up and half with the template face down. 2 From the print fabrics cut: ■ Sixteen…

What was it that made you fall in love with quilting? I’ve been sewing in some shape or form since I was a kid, and while I was working through the craft supplies I had in my house during the early pandemic, I stumbled into quilting and it just clicked. My background is in graphic design and, while I love the process of design, I was often disappointed by the end product. I want to have a beautiful physical thing that I can hold in my hands, and I just didn’t get that often enough. Quilting allows for the most fun kind of digital designing, and the process of turning that design into a real thing is wonderfully hands on and tactile and precise and gives me a beautiful thing…

Improv Coin Purse Combining simple Foundation Paper Piecing (perfect for beginners) and the freedom and fun of improv piecing, the Love Improv Coin Purse is a great skill building little project, that is also a good way to use up scraps. Making them gets a little addictive; we are sure you'll be sewing more than one! For your in-depth pattern, with lots of hints and tricks along the way, visit sarahashfordstudio.com Have you visited our website, gathered.how? Scan the QR code to get taken straight there – you’ll find FREE projects, tutorials, templates, pattern corrections and much more! ALL OF A FLUTTER Grab your brightest fabrics and make some cute butterfly buddies – this is a great pattern for using up fabric scraps! Designed by Jo Carter, it first appeared…

THE FINISHED QUILT CAN BE HUNG EITHER WAY, DEPENDING ON YOUR PREFERENCE YOU WILL NEED Quilt Fabrics A-G: 1yd each Fabric H: ½yd Backing fabric: 4yds Binding fabric: ½yd Batting: 70in square One (1) copy each of Templates 1 and 2 FINISHED SIZE 64in square NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. WOF = width of fabric. RST = right sides together. Press all fabrics well before cutting. Pattern assumes fabric width is at least 42in. FABRICS USED Solids are all Kona Cotton Solids from Robert Kaufman Fabrics, in Melon, Nacho Cheese, Roasted Pecan, Mango, Crimson, Delft, Bright Idea, Plum and Cinnamon. Backing fabric is from the Family Tree collection by Deb Strain for Moda Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut:…

PATCHWORK PERFECTION! LEAH PREFERS TO THREAD BASTE HER EPP PIECES YOU WILL NEED White: 10in square Light grey: 6in square Light orange: one (1) fat eighth Mid orange: one (1) fat quarter Rust: ½yd Dark brown: one (1) fat quarter Black: 2in square Nut: 3in square Background fabrics: two (2) ½yds Backing fabric: ½yd One (1) 20in zip Forty one (41) copies of Template A Eleven (11) copies of Template B Three (3) copies of Template C Twenty five (25) copies of Template D Ten (10) copies of Template E Seventeen (17) copies of Template F Four (4) copies of Template G Eight (8) copies of Template H FINISHED SIZE 20in square NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides…

BRIGHTEN YOUR EVENINGS AND SHARPEN YOUR FPP SKILLS WITH THESE FUN FESTIVE LIGHTS YOU WILL NEED Christmas Lights Background fabric: one (1) fat quarter Red fabric: 4in square Yellow fabric: 4in square Pink fabric: 4in square Green fabric: 4in square Dark brown fabric: 8in square One (1) copy each of the Christmas Lights templates sections A - O FINISHED SIZE 10in square (10½in square unfinished) NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. Shorten stitch length to 1.5 for FPP. The layout diagram is a reverse image of the completed block. FABRICS USED All solid fabrics for the three blocks are Moda Bella Solids by Moda as follows: Natural (cream) Ruby (red)…

DON’T MISS OUT! Subscribe by 23 December to get this issue sent straight to your door. See p44 for more! MAKE IT... Raid your stash to make a super-sized Star Log Cabin design ◆ Stitch a Tumbler quilt in shades of blue and green ◆ Make our set of 3 FPP Cupcake blocks ◆ Sew a duffel bag from an old pair of jeans! ◆ FPP our sweet Robin cushion ◆ Use left over fabric strips in your stash to make the stunning Chain Reaction quilt PLUS Your gift is a set of Dresden Petal templates…