Indice dei contenuti per August/September 2023 in Quick+Easy Quilts

SEW QUICK It's nearly fall, though the weather is still warm for many of us. Are you ready to start dreaming of apple picking, pumpkin carving, corn mazes, and cool-weather activities? Fall is my favorite time of year, so my answer is always YES! If you are starting to plan some autumn-colored quilts, this issue is for you. For this issue of Quick + Easy Quilts, I was thinking of National Sew a Jelly Roll Day, which is celebrated on the third Saturday of September. This is one of those fun “holidays” where quilters take to social media to share the fun quilt patterns they are sewing up using 2½" strips. Last year, I was at a loss for what pattern to make. This year I put out a call…

finished size: 56" × 64" finished blocks: 8", 10", 12" BLOCKS I love sampler quilts. They are so interesting to look at. Scrappy is best! The more fabric, the better. With the different blocks and fabrics, you just have to keep looking at the quilt. I love the combination of appliqué, curved piecing, and classic patchwork. This quilt makes me think of a vintage quilt made with feed sacks. I love the farming and rural community that I come from, and the sense of history and family that this kind of environment brings. Kari Plan Get ready for part five of our very first series quilt. Kari Mathews designed this beautiful sampler quilt and we thought it was the perfect design to teach a beginner to quilt or to keep…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havels 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler, Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter, and performance icon™ by PFAFF®. Fabrics from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: Except for the outer edge of block, always stitch from dot to dot. This will keep seam allowances free to allow you to set in pieces. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Set-in-Seams…

finished size: 64" × 74" Zen Garden is a fun way to use a jellyroll in a quilt. This design creates a path to move the eye through the quilt. If there are at least two strips of the same print, they can create a single row. If not, add a different print strip. I relied on my design wall to create the diagonal design created by the cream strips and plan how long the colored strips needed to be. If you have a design wall, I suggest you do the same—in case your seam allowance is different from mine. Emily Plan A neutral cream solid and a bundle of your favorite precut 2½" strips create the gentle wave in this mesmerizing quilt. If your strips are less than a…

In this feature, we ask our editors about the products they know, use, and love. Today we asked our editors about products they use that might not be on your radar, or maybe they are a splurge that you are still contemplating. We are talking about high-tech gadgets to use in quilting. "After filming a Sneak Peek for Glowforge and getting to personally experiment with this laser cutter, I am excited about the variety of uses in quilting. I got to try cutting out fusible-backed fabric for appliqué, hexagons for English paper piecing, cut acrylic templates, and even etched a quilt block design on an ornament! I believe the possibilities are only limited by your imagination!" —Tracy Mooney, Editor Discover your crafting superpower with the Glowforge laser. Cut, score, and engrave…

finished size: 56¾" × 71" finished blocks: 40 (10") BLOCKS This quilt reminds me of summer picnics, gatherings, and a Maryland crab feast. When I was a child, my family held a crab feast on the eastern shore each summer, and this quilt brings back those sweet memories of sitting and playing with cousins and eating steamed corn on the cob slathered with butter and Old Bay running down my arm. Woven Maize was inspired by a basketweave. While cleaning my house, I looked at several baskets and thought, “How could a basket be interpreted in a quilt?” As I designed the basketweave pattern, I started by playing with the primary fabric in the background patches, and Woven Maize was born, along with two other quilt tops. The three different…

finished size: 42" × 52" finished blocks: 24 (8") BLOCKS One of our favorite things in the fall is going to our local orchard area, Greenbluff. It is in the middle of the wheat fields and wide-open prairie. They usually have a tractor to drive us out to where we pick. Some of the farms have a corn or hay maze for the kids. Our favorite farm also had a big cannon where they shot a pumpkin out into the fields! We have picked apples, blackberries, and of course, our pumpkins! One of our favorite desserts is Razzleberry Pie. For my Fall at Greenbluff quilt, I did machine applique with a fusible web for the circles in the middle of the apples, pumpkins, blackberries, and leaves. Kari Plan Kari’s cozy…

This pattern meets the guidelines established by the Quilts of Valor® Foundation. To learn more about QOV®,go to QuiltingDaily.com/quilts-of-valor. finished size: 7½" × 84½" finished blocks: 42 (11") BLOCKS I love creating Quilts of Valor® to honor our military and also my nephew, who is in the Army. I designed the blocks for this quilt in Electric Quilt 8. The stripes call to mind service ribbons which highlight the military service and accomplishments of US Armed Forces. Susan Plan Surround the red, white, and blue solids with additional colors to create a unique Quilt of Valor® to honor your favorite service member. By sewing strips into bands, the units and blocks in this patriotic design can be quickly assembled in a weekend. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to…

Emily Bailey auntemsquilts.com Emily is a quilt designer and author who especially enjoys designing for scraps and precuts. She aspires to make the world a softer, more loving place by sharing her skills, patterns, and knowledge. She resides in Centerville, Utah. Alison Barry alisonbarryquilting.com Alison has been quilting since 2019, but has been sewing for as long as she can remember. Alison resides in Northern Baltimore County, Maryland with her husband, kids, and dog. Susan Deshensky ladybluequilts.com In addition to being a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician, Susan enjoys community service, animals, and boating on Long Island Sound. She loves paper piecing and teaching, and is a Quiltworx Certified Instructor. Susan resides in Westchester County, New York. Abigail Dolinger abyquilts.wordpress.com Abigail is the Children's Ministry Director at her church and enjoys…

The triangle: an essential element in patchwork, this little powerhouse of a shape is a key player in so many designs, from the simplest weekend quilt project to the most masterful showpieces. And for all its apparent simplicity, it can be tricky. Here are some troubleshooting tips to get the most accurate triangles possible! Totally Biased First of all, a triangle will have at least one edge that is on the bias, sometimes two, depending on the angle. When drafting our pattern instructions, we do our best to ensure that the straight-of-grain–which is more stable, and less prone to stretching than bias edges—is on the exposed edge of a patch or block. If you’ve made quilts from our patterns before you’ve undoubtedly run into our Sew Easy™ Lessons. These techniques…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 6" × 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 Flying Geese unit. Cut the small squares ⅞" larger than the finished height and the large square 1¼" larger than the finished width. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Quick-Pieced-Flying-Geese-Units…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel's 6" × 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™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…

finished size: 64" × 80" finished blocks: 12 (14") BLOCKS These blocks are fun to make, but you need to remember to add the stitch-and-flip triangle corners before adding the next round of strips. The triangle corners provide the illusion of circular rather than square blocks. While a quilter can begin this quilt on National Sew a Jelly Roll Day, they will need additional time to complete it. By sewing for a few hours each day, I completed the top in a week. Stitch-and-flip corners sped up the quiltmaking process. The Clover Blossom Farm fabric line with fall’s rich colors was perfect for this quilt. I needed more than one jelly roll because of the piano key border—but the quilt’s interior can be made from one jelly roll and additional…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel's 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnbeck and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP If combining units from multiple bands, such as for a Nine-Patch block, press seams in bands in alternating directions to "nest" seams. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Making-Bands…

Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel's 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: To keep dark background fabrics from showing through, fuse a white lining fabric to light-colored appliqué fabric before cutting out the shape. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Fusible-Applique…

APPLIQUÉ Ornamental needlework in which pieces of fabric are sewn or fused onto a larger piece of fabric. Done by hand, machine, or with fusible materials, appliqué is often combined with pieced blocks in quiltmaking. AUTOGRAPH QUILT Also called “memory quilt” or “signature quilt," these quilts offer spaces for signatures from friends, family, community, etc., usually for an important life event such as a wedding or graduation. BACKING The back fabric of a quilt. See Quilt Sandwich. BASTE To tack with long, loose stitches in preparation for sewing. Historically sewn by hand, basting stitches hold fabric layers or seams in place temporarily, then are removed after final sewing. Basting with safety pins, basting spray, or basting powder is a common practice for quilters preparing a “quilt sandwich.” BATTING The middle…

TIP: Before trimming, unfold the block to ensure the strips lie flat, correcting stitching if necessary. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Mitering-Corners…

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™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Quick-Pieced-Triangle-Squares…

The Best of Jelly Roll Quilts: 25 Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns for Quick Quilting by Pam & Nicky Lintott David & Charles, 2023 Best-selling authors Pam and Nicky Lintott have been designing "jelly roll" quilt patterns since these delicious pre-cuts launched in 2007. With 13 books under their belts, their latest release features 25 favorite patterns using 2½ strips from their extensive list of quilts. If you love sewing with pre-cuts, this book is a must-have for your library—filled with a delightful collection of patterns that range from easy to more complex and from whimsical to contemporary. Fun fact: this mother-daughter duo owns the longest-running quilt shop in the U.K., The Quilt Room, which opened in 1981. davidandcharles.com Instant Softies: Surprisingly Simple Projects with 3 Pattern Pieces by Isabelle Ewing…

Roll with the Classics: 14 Popular Quilt Patterns Made Easy with Jelly Rolls by Jean Ann Wright Landauer, 2023 Get rolling with this snazzy book by quilting powerhouse, Jean Ann Wright. Roll with the Classics features patterns— ranging from easy to complex—that are all within reach. There are 14 full-size jelly roll quilt patterns featuring Flying Geese, hexagons, Pineapples, Double Nine-Patch, and pyramids, as well as 12 bonus projects for pillows, tote bags, a table runner, and placemats to use up your leftovers. Beyond quilts, Jean Ann Wright is a master at designing clever rulers, too, so several patterns utilize Creative Grid rulers that make quick work of perfect blocks. Don’t miss the tips, tricks, and shortcuts featured in this great book. foxchapelpublishing.com Just Two Charm Pack Quilts by Cheryl…

finished size: 36" × 45" I designed this quilt because sometimes a fabric is so beautiful that I hate to cut it into little pieces. By presenting a large fabric patch in the center of the quilt, I can showcase that and maintain the integrity of its design and colorway. I then frame the center with a border of different coordinated fabrics that pull out the dominant colors in the central block. Six fabrics are required: one for the center, cornerstones, and backing; four for the border patches—one of which is also used for the binding; and one fabric that is used in all the borders. Anne Watch videos of all of the Sew Easy™ techniques and download the FREE Sew Easy™ Lessons ebook: www.quiltingdaily.com/category/videos/sew-easy/ Plan We’re all drawn to…

finished size: 38" × 48" Make an easy quilt with modern flair—with lots of room for quilting! For this budgetfriendly quilt, Bev cut a pack of 5-inch charm squares into 2½" patches to create a large selection of coordinated prints. You can do the same with a favorite fabric collection or use your scraps from previous quilts to make your own version of this fun quilt. Bev Getschel AMERY, WI Plan Turn a happy assortment of 5" charm squares into a superquick and adorable quilt. Lay out patches on your design wall or on the floor to get even distribution of color across the quilt top. Use an accurate ¼ seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes 41" usabl width…