Table of contents for Issue 31 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Usually I like to keep this page strictly quilt related, but this month we’ve marked some exciting changes to the team that I wanted to share with you. First up, we welcome into the fold our new Production Editor, Kate. She’ll be taking over all of the features in the mag, so next time you settle down with a cuppa for a read about your favourite designer, or lust after a gorgeous fabric collection featured in print, you can thank lovely Kate! And also, our super-star Technical Editor (and my office BFF) Sarah is having a baby this Spring – and whilst we’ll be bereft without her human-calculator skills and in-built US-to-UK dictionary, I’m beyond excited to have someone to buy teeny-weeny baby clothes for! Of course, amidst all this,…

THE DESIGN OF SUSAN'S BLOCK IS REMINISCENT OF TRADITIONAL, SYMMETRICAL AND FLORAL-INSPIRED HAWAIIAN APPLIQUÉ BUT INFINITELY SIMPLER! QUILT YOU WILL NEED Coloured background fabric (includes binding) 3½yds White fabric 3 1/ 8 yds Backing fabric 68in x 80in (3 3/ 4 yds approx) Batting 68in x 80in FINISHED SIZE 62in x 74in approx. NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED Kona Solids in Watermelon and White. CUTTING OUT 1 From the coloured background fabric, cut twenty-seven (27) 2½in x WOF strips. Sub-cut these strips as follows. Thirty (30) 2½in squares. Sixty-two (62) 2½in x 4½in rectangles. Thirty-eight (38) 2½in x 10½in rectangles. Four (4) 2½in x 6½in rectangles. Reserve seven (7) strips for the binding. 2 From the coloured background fabric (red…

STAG HEADS YOU WILL NEED Fabric A: 15in square (head) Fabric B: 8in x 15in (antlers) Fabric C: 11in square (mount) Black fabric: 2in square (nose) Lining fabric: 12in square Batting scraps Pair of 10mm black plastic safety eyes Polyester toy filling 6in embroidery hoop Embroidery thread Scraps of fusible woven interfacing (optional) FINISHED SIZE Approx 10in high from bottom of hoop to tip of antler NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. For templates see page 84. Templates include seam allowances. RST = right sides together. Wash and press all fabrics well before cutting. Arrows on the pattern pieces indicate print direction for marking and cutting out. When the pattern requires you to cut two or more, after marking out the first piece, the template needs to be…

THE EARTHY PLUM, WARM MUSTARD AND CACTUS GREEN OF THE AGF SUCCELENCE COLLECTION WORK BEAUTIFULLY TO HIGHLIGHT THE SPIKED DESIGN OF THIS QUIRKY QUILT QUILT YOU WILL NEED Blue/green print fabrics, seven (7) fat quarters Purple print fabrics, three (3) fat quarters Yellow print fabrics, three (3) fat quarters Background fabric: 1 1/ 8 yds Batting 52in x 64in Backing fabric 52in x 64in Binding fabric ½yd FINISHED SIZE 48in x 60in approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED A selection of prints from Bonnie Christine’s Succulence collection for Art Gallery Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From each blue/green print fabric cut the following: Three (3) 3½in x 22in…

PRAIRIE POINTS ARE AN ON-TREND WAY TO ADD INTEREST TO ANY QUILT OR SEWING PROJECT. SIMPLY STITCH THE FOLDED SQUARES ON THE TOP OR ALONG THE BINDING. CUSHION YOU WILL NEED Two (2) solid fabrics: each 10in square Print fabrics: four (4) fat eighths Batting: 20in square Muslin/calico: 20in square Backing fabric: two (2) 18in x 12in pieces Binding fabric: one (1) fat quarter FINISHED SIZE 18in square approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. FABRICS USED Assorted prints and Pure Elements solids by Art Gallery Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From the solid fabrics cut five (5) 4in squares. 2 From each of the print fabrics cut three (3) 18in x 2in strips, for a total of twelve (12) strips. 3 From binding fabric cut five (5) 2½in…

On average I sew most days. I used to sew purely to amuse myself but now I sew for a number of reasons; some days I deal with that better than others. There is no worse a feeling, well in terms of being creative, then having your desire to make just disappear, or as those in the know like to say “losing your sewjo”. Sadly, there’s no hard and fast rule for getting your sewjo back (I know, I can hear the sighs of disappointment from here). But, there are some tips that can help you get through the mental block and hopefully back on the road to making yourself happy. There’s the obvious one that might seem counter-intuitive but works a treat, if you’ve got time on your side,…

ALICE LOVES… • My brain is definitely not wired to understand constructing 3D shapes from scratch, so seeing that talent in other people's work never fails to impress me. As ever, Anna's design is not only super-practical, but packed with clever little finishing touches that just make my heart sing! Maker's Tote, you will be mine… TOTES AMAZING What could be better than a super practical tote bag for carrying all your on-the-go crafting? Being able to make it yourself of course! Choose your fabrics and get making with Noodlehead's new Maker's Tote pattern. MAKERS GONNA MAKE As any quilter knows, crafting on the go can be a challenge – most bags just aren’t practical enough to contain all of your supplies. Luckily, Anna over at Noodlehead has come up…

SUPER-SIZE BLOCK YOU WILL NEED Fabric A (aqua) 6½in square Fabric B (feature print) one (1) fat quarter Fabric C (coral dots) 7in square Fabric D (light pink), 7in square Fabric E (multi-coloured pink) 7in square Background fabric (white) ½yd Backing fabric 28in square Batting 28in square Binding fabric ¼yd FINISHED SIZE 24in square approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. HST = half-square triangle. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED Hall of Gems from Natural History by Lizzy House for Andover. Dottie by Cotton+Steel. Field Study by Anna Maria Horner for Westminster Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric B cut eight (8) 3½in x 9½in rectangles. 2 From Fabrics C, D, and E cut four…

ALICE LOVES… • The trend for typography looks set to continue into 2016 so jump on the bandwagon with the First of Infinity collection by Lecien, which mixes bold type with quirky graphics. In my books, any range that includes a weeny postage stamp with broccoli on it is a winner. Use the panels as cheater prints or fussy cut for wierd and wonderful results! GOING BOLDLY! Kumiko Fujita is a leading figure in Japanese quilting and in this, her latest collection, she shows us why. First of Infinity brings together a vibrant combo of colours and motifs, mixing graphics and patterns to triumphant effect. FIRST OF INFINITY By Kumiko Fujita for Lecien The third installment in Kumiko’s series, this is for quilters with attitude! There’s a great juxtaposition of…

MICHELLE’S MOON QUILT IS STRIKING IN ITS SIMPLICITY AND A GREAT WAY TO DISPLAY A LARGE NUMBER OFTONALLY SIMILAR FABRICS IN ONE STUNNING PROJECT. QUILT YOU WILL NEED Black, dark grey and light grey prints: eight (8) pieces each (see cutting out for sizes) Black, dark grey light grey and white solids: ¼yd each Low volume black prints: four (4) 18½in x 11in pieces Low volume dark grey prints: four (4) 18½in x 11in pieces Low volume light grey prints: four (4) 18½in x 11in pieces Batting 64in square Backing fabric 4yds Binding fabric ½yd Quarter-circle template (see page 86) FINISHED SIZE 60in x 63in approx. NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED You…

THIS IS DEFINITELY ONE FOR COLOUR LOVERS! BUST OUT ALL THOSE PRETTY FABRICS YOU’VE BEEN HOARDING TO CREATE A QUILT THAT’S GUARANTEED TO BRIGHTEN YOUR DAY QUILT YOU WILL NEED Print fabric: thirty-nine (39) 2½in x 42in strips Background fabric: 2½yds Backing fabric: 4½yds Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd Batting: 65in x 95in FINISHED SIZE 57in x 85in approx NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise stated. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. Read through all steps before cutting or sewing. Quilted by Kelly Elliott of The Quilt Machine FABRICS USED Print fabrics are all from the Honeymoon collection by Sarah Watts for Cotton+Steel Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From each print fabric 2½in strip cut: One (1) 10in x 2½in. One (1) 8in x 2½in. One…

WE'RE NOT BIG ON HEARTS AND FLOWERS, BUT WE'D LOVE THIS TASTY WALLHANGING TO HANG AT HOME. MAKE IT IN TIME FOR VALENTINE’S DAY OR JUST BECAUSE... WALL HANGING YOU WILL NEED Background fabric 40in square Solid fabrics, eight (8) fat eighths in pastel colours Stabiliser, sixteen (16) 8in squares Fusible interfacing, fifteen (15) 8in squares Embroidery thread Batting 42in x 45in Backing fabric 42in x 45in Binding fabric 3/ 8 yd FINISHED SIZE 35½in x 37in NOTES All seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise stated. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED All solid fabrics are from the Kona Cotton collection for Robert Kaufman: Lemon, Cheddar, Lipstick, Peach, Medium Pink, Bubblegum, Cactus, Mint and Azure. CUTTING OUT 1 From your solid fabrics, cut a total of fifteen (15) 8in…

Whilst having leftover fabric is never a bad thing in our books (how else would we have such a comprehensive stash?), it can sometimes be tricky working out exactly how much fabric you need for your next quilt, especially if you’re designing your own. That’s where Carrie from quilting blog Carrie Actually comes in, with her new Quilty MathWorkbook. The 25 page printable workbook is a quick and simple way to work out every calculation you may need – just fill in the blanks and voilà!…

The Pantone Color of the Year is always an announcement I look forward to. It’s fun to see how the chosen colours grow in popularity throughout the year, as seen with recent winners Marsala, Radiant Orchid and Emerald. For 2016, Pantone haspicked two ColorsoftheYear:Rose Quartz (soft pink) and Serenity (powdery blue). They have been met with mixed feelings by the quilting community – at least from what I’ve been hearing so far! Most people don’t seem to be fans of the pastels, or think the colours are better suited for a baby shower. Whether or not you agree with the decision, pastels have been coming back into style for some time now. I think the two colours provide a nice balance to each other and are both great colours to…

THIS CANDY CABIN QUILT IS MADE UP OF FOUR SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT BLOCKS THAT WHEN JOINED AND ROTATED, GIVE THE FINISHED MAKE A TRADITIONAL BUT ECLECTIC FEEL. We’ve teamed up with the UK’s leading fabric store, The Cotton Patch, to bring you a kit to make this very pattern. Containing all of the prints, solid fabrics and binding to make this quilt. All you need to do is add batting and backing fabric! That’s for the fantastic price of £48.99 – and readers save £5 with discount code CC1915. Visit www.cottonpatch.co.uk or use the order form on page 73. It really is as simple as that, what are you waiting for? YOU WILL NEED Print fabrics: seven (7) fat quarters Solid fabrics: five (5) fat quarters Batting: 54in x 62in Backing…

ALICE LOVES… • I'm a sucker for a day at the seaside – it's got to be totally bucketing down with rain, with wind howling down the beach, and capped off with the obligatory newspaper-wrapped portion of fish and chips (lashings of vinegar, please!) to be a true English coastal experience. Sharon's Coastline looks altogether more civilised, I reckon! NAUTICAL AND NICE Coastline sees the return of Sharon's signature style – combining blenders and character prints in soft tones, with the occasional pop of unexpected colour! BEFORE I MET WITH PAT [OWNER OF AGF] I HAD DONE MY RESEARCH, HAD A KILLER PRESENTATION AND BROUGHT TWO COLLECTIONS TO SHOW MY STYLE. Sharon Holland's totally who we want to be when we grow up. This lady's got gusto! She set her…

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