Indice dei contenuti per Issue 33 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

You might notice that we've had a bit of a design refresh! We've embraced the spirit of Spring cleaning and given your favourite modern quilting magazine a spruce up. As always, our focus is the quilts, and the new look is crisp and clean so that those lovely stitched pieces really sing! One of my personal favourites this month is our cover star by Nicole Calver – it's a fresh take on traditional Log Cabins that's bursting with bright green shades and black and white accents. Jewel tones are totally on trend and whether you go for matching shades or a bold colour-clash they're a fast way to brighten up your quilting repertoire in time for the sunshine! Join us online… we love to share! LovePatchworkandQuilting @LoveQuiltingMag LoveQuiltingMag www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com…

ORGANISE YOUR FABRIC STRIPS BY ROUND AND KEEP THEM IN LABELLED CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS QUILT YOU WILL NEED Ten assorted solid fabrics: 3/ 8 yd each Feature fabric A: 3/ 8 yd Feature fabric B: ½yd Background: 2½yds Quilt back fabric: 4yds Batting: 68in x 84in Binding: 5/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE • 64in x 80in NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED • Solids are all Kona Cotton, in the following colours: Asparagus, Aloe, Bluegrass, Cactus, Candy Green, Celadon, Cypress, Everglade, Lime, Limelight, Peapod, Pickle, Pond, Sprout, Ultra Marine and Wasabi. • Black and white prints are Ladder Lines in Black from Doe by Carolyn Friedlander and Black and White stripe from Celebrate Seuss both from…

USE RAINBOW COLOURS FOR A BRIGHT IMPACT, OR TRY TONAL COLOURS FOR AN OMBRE EFFECT QUILT YOU WILL NEED Fabrics A-N: 1/ 8 yd each Fabric O: 1 1/ 8 yd Batting: 20in x 26in Non-permanent fabric glue pen (optional) Thin card or paper for templates FINISHED SIZE • 18in x 24in approx NOTES WOF = width of fabric. RST = right sides together. EPP = English Paper Piecing. The paper templates are the finished size of each unit. Fabric pieces should be cut adding a ¼in seam allowance around each side of the paper template. For templates see p88. FABRICS USED All fabrics are from Lecien’s 1000 Colours collection in the following colours: Fabric A: apple green (710) Fabric B: yellow green (706) Fabric C: dark olive green (156)…

IF YOU THINK THIS SIZE PURSE IS ADORABLE, TRY MAKING THE MINI VERSION OVER ON OUR BLOG PURSE YOU WILL NEED Contrast fabric: 30cm x 10cm Purse body fabric: 30cm square Top fabric: 25cm x 10cm Lining fabric: 30cm x 40cm Fabric scraps: ten (10) 3cm squares White felt: 10cm square Batting: 30cm x 40cm Blue embroidery thread Textile glue 18cm purse frame FINISHED SIZE • 20cm x 25cm approx NOTES Seam allowances are 1cm, unless otherwise stated. RST = right side together. For templates see p88. Templates do not include seam allowances. FABRICS USED Print fabrics are from the Flower Sugar Fall 2015 Collection by Lecien. For the purse frame we used an 18cm purple Jelly Clip from Lecien. CUTTING OUT 1 From the contrast fabric, cut two (2)…

YOU CAN USE OUR LEAFTEMPLATES, BUTWHY NOT PUT PENCILTO PAPER AND TRY DRAWING YOUR OWN? QUILT YOU WILL NEED Print fabric: ten (10) 10in squares Background fabric: 24in x 32in Backing fabric: 1 1/ 8 yd (includes binding) Batting: 28in x 36in Thin card, for templates 24in dowelling rod, for hanging FINISHED SIZE • 24in x 32in NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. For templates, see p88. Templates do not include seam allowances. Wash and press all fabrics well before you start cutting. All fabrics available from M is for Make at CUTTING OUT 1 Make a few card leaf templates by tracing and cutting out a few of the templates on p88, or draw your own leaf shapes free-hand. 2 Using these card templates, cut out twenty-four…

THIS BAG HAS POCKETS INSIDE AND OUT FOR EVERYTHING YOU MIGHT NEED ON YOUR TRAVELS DUFFEL BAG YOU WILL NEED Fabric A (58in wide canvas hearts): ¾yd Fabric B (55in wide blue denim fabric): 7/ 8 yd Fabric C (55in wide sand denim fabric): ½yd Fabric D (pink): 1¼yds Fabric E (low volume): 1½yds Two (2) magnetic snap closures Two (2) 1in silver circle rings Two (2) 1in silver swivel clasps One (1) 1in silver adjustable strap slider One (1) 23in zip Sew-in Interlining (58in wide): ¾yd Ultra-firm stabiliser (20in wide): ¾yd Fusible fleece (42in wide): ¾yd FINISHED SIZE • 22in wide x 15in tall x 7in deep approx NOTES Sew with ½in seam allowance and with right sides together unless noted otherwise. The lining piece is an inch smaller…

YOU WILL NEED FOR THE 12IN BLOCK • Foreground fabric: one (1) fat quarter • Background fabric: one (1) fat eighth FOR THE 6IN BLOCK • Foreground fabric: one (1) fat eighth • Background fabric: one (1) fat eighth FINISHED SIZE • 12in and 6in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED • Print fabrics are from Imprint by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics, with coordinating Pure Elements Solids, also by Art Gallery Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 For the 12in block, cut eight (8) 3½in x 6½in rectangles of foreground fabric and eight (8) 3½in squares of background fabric. 2 For the 6in block, cut eight (8) 2in x 3½in rectangles of foreground…

ON WITH THE SHOW Quilt shows are such a great place to meet other quilters and find new opportunities! Sassafras Lane Designs and Dear Stella did just that, coming together back at Quilt Market in Houston to create their new mini quilt patterns SASSY PATTERNS Kirsty and Shayla over at Sassafras Lane Designs are always inspiring us with their bright and modern creations, so when they teamed up with fun fabric brand Dear Stella to debut their new mini quilt patterns, we were very excited! The duo have chosen the perfect way to show each pattern at its best, from tiny fussy-cut sailors to bold heart print lanterns. If you’re itching to give these adorable minis a go, you can now download or order the patterns at sassafras-lane.com…

FOR MORE TIPS AND TRICKS ON FPP, HEAD OVER TO OUR WEBSITE TO FIND LYNNE'S HANDY TUTORIAL QUILT YOU WILL NEED • Print fabric (for the flowers) sixty-four (64) 10in squares • Solid fabric (for the stems) ½yd • Background and binding fabric: 4¼yds • Backing fabric: 5yds • Batting: 86in square • Ninety-six (96) copies of the template, see page 88 FINISHED SIZE • 78in square approx NOTES Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press after each seam, pressing seams open unless otherwise instructed. Shorten your stitch length for Foundation Paper Piecing. WOF = width of fabric. For templates see p88. Templates do not include seam allowances. FABRICS USED Background and binding fabric is Farmhouse by Fig Tree Quilts for…

ORGANIC AND ORIGINAL Monaluna is a small, independent fabric company from Walnut Creek, California. We love their environmentally-friendly approach to producing fabric, creating whimsical designs on cotton that is 100% organic – and it’s super soft to boot! ANYA by Jennifer Moore for Monaluna Woodland themes and Scandi chic are so in vogue right now – it was only a matter of time before the two were combined in one fabric collection! Jennifer Moore’s latest offering features cute owls and hedgehogs amongst abstract shapes with subdued but sophisticated colour combos. monaluna.com FOXGLOVE by Aneela Hoey for Cloud9 Fabrics Inspired by the wildflowers found in the English Countryside, Aneela Hoey takes us on a woodland walk with her second collection for Cloud9. Featuring foxgloves, cowslips and primroses (and the odd fox,…

QUILT YOU WILL NEED Fabric A (dark blue): ½yd Fabric B (light gold): ¾yd Fabric C (dark teal): ½yd Fabric D (dark gold): 1yd Fabric E (dark pink): ½yd Fabric F (light pink): ½yd Fabric G (dark grey): ½yd Fabric H (solid pink): ½yd Fabric I (solid coral): ½yd Fabric J (solid cream): 2½yds Fabric K (solid white): ¾yd Binding: 5/ 8 yd Backing: 5yds FINISHED SIZE • 80in square NOTES • HST = half square triangle FABRICS USED All print fabrics are by Millie Fleur by Bari J and solid fabrics are Pure Elements, both for Art Gallery Fabrics: Fabric A – MFL-21354 Fabric B – MFL-11360 Fabric C – MFL-21360 Fabric D – MFL-21353 Fabric E – MFL-11351 Fabric F – MFL-21357 Fabric G- MFL-11353 Fabric H –…

TRY MORE UNUSUAL HANGING DEVICES FOR YOUR MOBILE – WE LOVE THIS CLOUD COATHANGER WEATHER SOFTIE YOU WILL NEED Polyester toy filling String in 30in lengths Hanging device Templates For the sun: Yellow fabric: 8in x 4in approx Orange felt: 10in x 5in approx Batting scraps: four (4) pieces, each measuring 4in square approx Black and pink embroidery thread For the snow cloud: White fabric: 15in x 5in approx White felt: 4½in x 1½in approx Batting scraps: two (2) pieces, each measuring 7½in x 5in approx For the storm cloud: Grey fabric: 15in x 5in approx Yellow felt: 2in x 2½in approx Batting: two (2) pieces, each measuring 7½in x 5in approx For the umbrella: Six (6) assorted printed fabrics: each 3½in x 6in approx Grey or brown fabric: 2in…

BY KRISTYNE CZEPURYK GADGET CASE YOU WILL NEED Print fabric: twenty (20) 2½in squares for honeycombs Solid fabric: fifteen (15) 1½in squares Backing fabric: 7½in x 9in Lining fabric: two (2) 7½in x 9in Batting: two (2) 7¼in rectangles Twenty (20) 1in Honeycomb templates Fifteen (15) 1in Square templates Zipper: 7in in length FINISHED SIZE • 7in x 8¾in approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in unless otherwise noted. RST = right sides together. See p88 for templates. Templates do not include seam allowances. FABRICS USED • Print fabrics are from the Minny Muu collection by Lecien. CUTTING OUT 1 From each of the print fabric squares cut a honeycomb shape, making twenty (20) honeycombs total. Using the paper templates as a guide, cut around the shape with an additional 1/4in…

THREE IS A MAGIC NUMBER If you’re a fan of triangle quilts, then you’re in for a treat with Pat Sloan’s ode to the three-sided shape: Teach Me to Sew Triangles. While most of us stick to the faithful HST, Pat shows us twelve more ways to create triangle units, along with a handy cheat sheet to stick on your design wall for mid-project help. And if that wasn’t enough, Pat also provides twelve projects which are perfect for testing your new skills. amazon.co.uk BACK TO BASICS Household quilting name Michael Caputo is turning his many years of teaching experience into his first book, Quilting Basics. Split into two sections, the book acts as a step-by-step course in learning to quilt, taking you from the very beginning all the way…

Blue seems to be having a serious moment in the quilting world! Cobalt, navy, sky blue…no matter the shade, blue quilts are everywhere. As the release of indigo-inspired collections such as Cotton+Steel’s Bluebird and Alison Glass’ Handcrafted Indigos become increasingly popular, it makes sense that we’re feeling a bit blue! HISTORY Throughout history, indigo quilts have been very popular. This was primarily due to the availability of indigo plants to use in dyeing, as well as the colourfastness of indigo dyes when used to dye cotton fabrics. Quilters would use indigo and white fabrics for their best quilts because they trusted that the fabrics wouldn’t bleed. Thankfully fabrics nowadays don’t bleed quite as much, but there’s no denying the beautiful look of a blue and white quilt! INSPIRATION I’ve seen…

TRY ADDING A QUILT LABEL FOR THAT PERSONAL TOUCH – SIMPLY APPLIQUÉ IT TO THE QUILT BACK QUILT YOU WILL NEED Print fabrics (A–F): six (6) 10in squares Print fabrics (G–N): nine (9) fat quarters Background solid fabric (white): 3yd Binding: ½yd Backing: 4yds Batting: 70in x 80in FINISHED SIZE • 60in x 68in approx NOTES WOF = width of fabric. RST = right sides together. HST = half square triangle. Pieced by Jacqui Smith, quilted by Trudi Wood. FABRIC USED Print fabric is Park Life by Elizabeth Olwen for Cloud9 in the following styles: A: 147125 Royal Swans Brown B: 147218 Victorian Afternoon Gold C: 147325 Leafscape Brown D: 147418 Flower Field Gold E: 147505 Sunday Stroll Pink F: 147603 Bloomsbury Turquoise G: 147005 Hyde Park Pink H: 147033…

DASHING DEBUT We'd spied JillyP's gorgeous designs in Paperchase, so we knew that her first fabric collection for Dashwood would be a hit. Mori Girls showcases her adorable signature characters in charming mustards, reds, pinks and greys Jillian Philips certainly knows how to keep busy. Having worked on illustrations for some of the biggest high-street retailers, she's now turned her artistic hand to fabric design with her new collection for Dashwood, Mori Girls. We had to find out more... When I was at college, I did a work experience placement with a design company. I enjoyed it so much, I knew that it was what I wanted to do, and that’s where my journey started. In 1996, I started working with fabric as a childrenswear print and graphic designer for…

RETRO-LOOK FABRICS NOD TO THE TRADITIONAL ROOTS OF THIS UPDATED NINE-PATCH BLOCK QUILT YOU WILL NEED Print fabric: fifteen (15) fat quarters Background fabric: 3yds Backing fabric: 4yds Binding: ½yd Batting: 64in x 76in Sixty (60) copies of Points template FINISHED SIZE • 60in x 72in approx 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. Starch all fabrics well before cutting. For templates see p88. Shorten your stitch length for Foundation Paper Piecing. FABRICS USED • Print fabric is New Bedford by Denyse Schmidt for Free Spirit Fabrics CUTTING OUT 1 From each fat quarter cut five (5) 4½in squares and sixteen (16) 2in x 5in rectangles. 2 From…

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