Table of contents for Issue 143 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

YOUR GIFT Time to make your own Charm Squares with our cute and handy ruler, in the most fun and easy way! Use it to cut any of your favourite fabric yardage into Charm Squares to add to packs that you’ve already bought, or – better still – transform fabric scraps from your stash into your very own unique Charm Square pack. With its handy markings you’ll also be able to trim smaller or bigger units to size – you are in charge here! This Charm Square ruler also has a marked 45-degree line that will allow you to line up seams for trimming Half and Quarter-square Triangles! Yes, this ruler is really just so practical and versatile. This handy ruler is sure to become an essential part of your…

1 SHINE BRIGHT Add a bold statement quilt to your favourite room – or for your favourite loved one – with this Expanding Stars Quilt pattern by Emily Dennis of Quilty Love! This pattern plays with the Lone Star design in the most fun and modern way. Once you display this quilt, it definitely won’t go unnoticed, and what's even better, it's a totally beginner-friendly pattern, as you’ll only need basic piecing and quilting knowledge. Just make this quilt with Half-square Triangles in any size you like, from baby to king size and everything in between! Find it on quiltyloveshop.com 2 FORESTRY BEAUTY Mix tradition with modernity with this absolute stunner of a quilt. The Camp Star Quilt by Lindlee Smith of Plains and Pine is simply gorgeous, vibrant and…

The pre-teen years are often a time where many kids are picking up new hobbies, like sports, video games or musical skills (or already have their heads firmly buried in a smartphone). Genesis Hall chose something a little less conventional. “When I was just 10 years old, a friend of mine mentioned to me that she was taking sewing classes at a local children’s sewing studio,” she says. “After about six months of learning basic sewing techniques, I later found out that the sewing studio held monthly teenage quilt guild meetings to make charity quilts for people in the community. Since I was already learning to sew, I wanted to dive into quilting.” These meetings were where Genesis made her first quilt block, and got the encouragement to persevere with…

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FULL-SIZE TEMPLATES WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG THIS QUICK AND EASY QUILT PATTERN WILL BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FESTIVE DECOR! YOU WILL NEED Car Mini Quilt ■ Background fabric (pink): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric A (red): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric B (green): 4in x 8in■ Fabric C (brown): 2in x 1in■ Fabric D (grey): 3in x 6in■ Backing fabric: 13in square■ Batting: 13in square■ Binding fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ One copy each of the Car Template Sections A–M FINISHED SIZE ■ 12in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Templates include seam allowances■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. ■ The Layout Diagram is a reverse image of the completed block.…

What’s your favourite thing about the Christmas season? For me, it’s pouring all my energy into picking (or sewing!) the most perfect presents for my loved ones. And while this issue is full of the brightest and most brilliant ideas to deck your halls, there are also plenty of designs you can make for gifting – for your extra-special recipients, naturally. Over the past three and a half years as Editor (and seven years on the title!), Love Patchwork & Quilting has been my gift to you, and what a joy it’s been to pull together! And as I wrap this extra-special issue up, it’s time for me to lovingly gift it to the next Editor and say my goodbyes. Now I get to enjoy the novelty of surprise each…

USE THE BACKGROUND FABRIC IN THE LONE STAR DIAMONDS TO ADD THAT WOW FACTOR YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (light yellow): 1yd■ Fabric B (dark yellow): ¾yd■ Fabric C (orange): ½yd■ Fabric D (light pink): ½yd■ Fabric E (dark pink): 1⅛yds■ Fabric F (dark green): ¾yd■ Fabric G (medium green): ½yd■ Fabric H (light green): ¼yd■ Background fabric (dark blue): 2¾yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Batting: 68in square■ Backing fabric: 3¾yds■ One (1) copy of the Background Template■ Twenty four (24) copies each of Template A and Template B FINISHED SIZE ■ 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST = right sides together.■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. FABRICS USED ■ Fabrics are from…

SIMPLE CRISS-CROSS QUILTING WILL ALSO COMPLEMENT THE QUILT’S GEOMETRIC LOOK YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (orange): ¼yd■ Fabric B (yellow): ¼yd■ Fabric C (light blue): ⅜yd■ Fabric D (dark blue): ¼yd■ Fabric E (light pink): ¼yd■ Fabric F (dark pink): ¼yd■ Background fabric (bright blue): 2yds■ Backing fabric: 3yds■ Batting: 57in square■ Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 51in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ HST = Half-square Triangle. FABRICS USED Fabrics are from the Speckled collection by Ruby Star Society as follows: ■ Fabric A: Clementine.■ Fabric B: Metallic Sunshine.■ Fabric C: Polar.■ Fabric D: Bluebell.■ Fabric E: Metallic Candy Pink.■ Fabric F: Metallic Berry.■ Fabric G:…

HEAD TO GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG FOR A BONUS CUSHION PATTERN! OUR CHEEKY RED ROBIN MAKES A STAND-OUT PIECED CUSHION TO MATCH THE QUILT YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (orange): 1½yds■ Fabric B (yellow): ⅜yd■ Fabric C (red): 1yd■ Fabric D (brown): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric E (pink): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric F (background): 3½yds■ Batting: 80in square■ Backing fabric: 4½yds■ Binding fabric: ⅝yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 72in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ HST = Half-square Triangle.■ HRT = Half-rectangle Triangle.■ Quilted and pantograph by Melissa Kelley (@SewShabbyQuilting).■ Fabric supplied by Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). FABRICS USED ■ Fabrics are Bella Solids by Moda Fabrics in Buttercup, Cheddar, Mango, Mocha,…

EACH MONTH, OUR EXPERT PAULA STEEL WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MASTER ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF QUILTMAKING! TECHNIQUE FOCUS: CHARM SQUARES A Charm Square is a pre-cut piece of fabric, measuring 5in by 5in. These squares are sold in packs, often called Charm Packs. These packs usually contain a variety of fabric squares from a single fabric collection, making them just perfect for a co-ordinated project. Charm Squares are popular among quilters because they offer a convenient and time-saving way to incorporate a range of fabrics into a quilt without having to buy and cut each piece individually. Included in this issue is a 5in ruler, perfect for trimming your own Charm Squares. You can use it to trim fabrics from your stash to make your own collection or…

AUGUSTO GARCÍA Augusto got into sewing and modern quilting during the Covid-19 lockdown! You can find his vibrant festive holly quilt and matching cushion on p22 CAIT MORETON-LISLE Cait enjoys playing with traditional piecing techniques to give them a fresh and modern twist! Check out her quilt with a striking firecracker of a design on p32 MEGAN LOPEZ Megan designs modern, minimalist quilts that spread joy! Get to know her better and find out about her sewing and quilting journey over on p82 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 of ethnicity, religion, age, size, ability,…

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FULL SIZE TEMPLATES WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG CHANGE THE COLOURWAY OF BERRIES AND LEAVES FOR A VIBRANT AND CREATIVE FINISH YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (pink): ¼yd■ Fabric B (red): ⅜yd■ Fabric C (dark red): ⅜yd■ Fabric D (dark green): ½yd■ Fabric E (light green): ½yd■ Background (white): 5⅛ yds■ Batting: 72in square■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ One (1) copy each of Templates 1–6 FINISHED SIZE ■ 64in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Augusto prefers to use a scant ¼in seam along curves.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Starching your fabrics is recommended, to prevent stretching along curved edges.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ You can download full size templates…

RAID YOUR FABRIC STASH FOR DIFFERENT PRINTS TO CREATE A MORE SCRAPPY FINISH YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (light pink): ¼yd■ Fabric B (dark pink): 1¼yd■ Fabric C (light green): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric D (yellow): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric E (light purple): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric F (light blue): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric G (light yellow): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric H (blue): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric I (purple): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric J (red): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric K (bright pink): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric L (turquoise): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric M (dark green): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric N (dark purple): one (1) fat eighth■ Batting: 20in x 30in■ Pompom trim: 1¼yd■ Fusible web: 20in square■ Hanger…

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FULL-SIZE TEMPLATES WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG MIX AND MATCH CHRISTMAS FABRICS FROM YOUR STASH TO CREATE THESE ORNAMENTS YOU WILL NEED Makes one (1) Star Ornament ■ Fabric A (colour): two (2) 5in squares■ Fabric B (white): two (2) 5in squares■ Cord: 6in length■ Decorative beads (optional)■ Twelve (12) copies of the Diamond EPP template FINISHED SIZE ■ 3in x 3½in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Templates do not include seam allowances.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ EPP = English Paper Piecing.■ Claire used a thin card for her EPP papers, for a firmer finish to her decorations. FABRICS USED Fabrics are from the Jolly Basics Charm Pack by Ruby Star Society. BASTING THE DIAMONDS…

WHY NOT SWITCH IT UP AND CHOOSE A PATTERNED OR STRIPED FABRIC FOR THE VASE? YOU WILL NEED Flower Vase block ■ Light blue fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Mid green fabric: 5in x 8in■ Lime green fabric: 8in square■ Coral-pink fabric: 4in x 18in■ Orange fabric: 8in square■ Yellow fabric: 5in square■ Mid purple fabric: one (1) fat eighth FINISHED SIZE ■ 12in x 24in (12½in x 24½in unfinished) 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): ⅛ yd■ Peony (coral-pink): ⅜ yd■ White (white): ⅝ yd■ Piglet Pink (mid pink): ½yd■ Petal Pink (light pink): ⅜ yd■ Dandelions (yellow): ⅛ yd■ Violet (mid purple): ¼yd■ Purple (dark…