Table of contents for Issue 125 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Quilts have always been a way for makers to express themselves. No matter who you are, what you look like or how you identify, the simple act of snipping up fabric and piecing it back together again has provided joy, solace, comfort, community and a sense of identity for hundreds of years. This issue is full of bright, bold and colourful patterns for you to transform into your own visions, from Augusto García’s simple, graphic hearts quilt to Cait Lisle’s design in sleek technicolour solids. Quilts have also always been a way to make a statement, and we’re doing just that, with Antony Perring’s ‘Love is Love’ wall hanging, and Art Gallery Fabrics’ clever combo of triangle Pride flags. So be yourself, quilt loudly and quilt proudly, because everyone is…

Quilt love Celebrate Pride month in June with a rainbow quilt of dreams! The LOOPER quilt by Devon of Miss Make is a firm favourite in the quilting community, and for good reason too. This versatile pattern allows you to quilt loud and proud with a customisable colourway of your choice, so you can incorporate the colours of any Pride flag. Plus, the modular block design means this meandering rainbow can be rearranged in any layout you wish. Find the pattern at missmake.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! KEEP IT SIMPLE For the dreamiest of woven fabrics, look no further than Fableism's upcoming Sprout Wovens. Perfect for…

"TO CREATE SOMETHING UNIQUELY MINE (IS) A PRETTY EXTRAORDINARY FEELING" Quaint prints of daisies and animals might go down well with your average crafter – but that’s not quite Giuseppe Ribaudo’s vibe. “I have always been drawn to the dark and strange, the unexplained and mysterious,” he notes. “I think there is beauty in even the darkest of themes.” As such, you won’t typically find pastel hues and sweet illustrations amongst the collections of the Andover designer – more gory blood splatters and nervous lie detector test lines. His collections break the boundaries of the stories that fabric can tell, even before being incorporated into projects and end products. The latest collection, Sleuth, is the third instalment of his narrative Gnarls Hollow trilogy, which follows a quilter who discovers mysterious…

Your quilting journey started very recently in 2020, during the Covid-19 pandemic. What made you turn to quilting during that time? The pandemic ended up being a positive in my life, mainly because beforehand I worked as a brand architect and my position forced me to be travelling two thirds of the year. I was hardly ever home and it was a highly stressful job. The pandemic meant that I had to stop working and be locked up in my house. This led me to look for another type of hobby that would help me spend the hours of the day on something, since I’m a very active person. That’s how, by chance, I discovered an online patchwork introduction course and, from there, the world of quilting. How have you…

THESE ON-TREND ABSTRACT DESIGNS WOULD BE A GREAT FIT FOR ANY MODERN HOME YOU WILL NEED Cushion 1 ■ Blue fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ White fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Peach fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Pink fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Backing fabric: ½yd ■ Batting: 20in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 16in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ This pattern assumes width of fabric is at least 40in. ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting. ■ Press after sewing each seam. ■ Read the instructions in full before you begin piecing. ■ Lou used Vlieseline Cotton 80/20 batting (vlieseline.com). ■ Fabrics supplied…

1 Rainbow blocks We couldn't help but take the rainbow theme quite literally, so naturally had to mention Satomi Hoar's Rainbow Blast quilt! You can find this pattern in issue 112: digital back issues are available on Zinio, Readly, Pocketmags and the LP&Q App. 2 Technicolour hexies We're feeling the love for Psychic Outlaw's incredible upcycled clothes. Piece various colourful scraps into eclectic EPP hexies like these to add some oomph to your wardrobe or home! psychicoutlaw.com 3 Get scrappy! Sew your stash with a scrap-happy rainbow quilt! Erika (@hello.erikabea) pieced this Peanut Butter quilt by Then Came June with an assortment of rainbow scrap fabrics. Plus, if you look closely you'll see that the background is a mixture of low volume pre-cut squares. erikabea.com 4 Label with love We…

Antony Perring Celebrate Pride month and practise your Foundation Paper Piecing with Antony’s inspiring graphic letter wall hanging: find it on p35! Cait Moreton-Lisle Cait enjoys playing with traditional piecing techniques to give them a fresh and modern twist! Check out her rainbow lap quilt and cushion duo on p38 Jessie Carrodus-Hill Sew and Quilt owner Jessie loves English Paper Piecing and Liberty prints! Her dainty EPP mini quilt on p67 uses small scraps of ditsy floral fabrics 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 reflectsc and celebrates the diversity of the quilting community. Quilting is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, size, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity.…

SIMPLE HALF CIRCLES COMBINE WITH SQUARES TO CREATE THESE HEART BLOCKS! YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (white): 1¼yds ■ Fabric B (red): 3¾yds ■ Fabric C (pink): 1yd ■ Batting: 82in x 84in ■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd ■ Backing fabric: 4¾yds ■ One (1) copy each of the Quilt Half Circle and Arch Templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 74in × 76in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ The backing fabric should be at least 45in wide. ■ Read the pattern in full before you begin piecing. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ Fabric supplied by Robert Kaufman (robertkaufman.com). FABRICS USED ■ Quilt top fabrics are…

USE YOUR SEWING MACHINE'S WALKING FOOT TO QUILT THE STRIKING STAR DESIGN YOU WILL NEED ■ White fabric: 1yd ■ Red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple fabric: approx 2in square of each ■ Background fabric: 2yds ■ Backing fabric (at least 45in wide): 2yds ■ Binding fabric: ½yd ■ Batting: 48in x 66in ■ Two (2) copies each of Templates L, V and E and the Template O Sections A and B ■ One (1) copy each of Template I and the Template S Sections A, B and C FINISHED SIZE ■ 40in x 58in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, with the exception of the FPP, when seams are pressed to the side during construction. ■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing.…

FOUNDATION PAPER PIECING ALLOWS YOU TO ACHIEVE STUNNING, DETAILED PRECISION YOU WILL NEED Red Milkweed Beetle block ■ Background fabric (blue): one (1) fat quarter ■ Black fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Dark red fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Medium red fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Light red fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ One (1) copy each of the Red Milkweed Beetle Template Sections A–T FINISHED SIZE ■ 12½in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Templates include seam allowances. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. ■ Shorten your stitch length to 1.5 for FPP. ■ Read instructions fully before you begin. ■ The finished size listed…

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO: FREE MOTION QUILTING Free-motion quilting (FMQ) is a type of quilting where you guide the fabric under the presser foot of your sewing machine in all directions. To achieve this, the feed dogs are lowered and a special free-motion (or darning) foot is attached. Lots of different, unique designs can be achieved, from an all-over design to some detailed quilting in small areas. HOW TO FREE-MOTION QUILT MEANDERING One of the easiest stitches to start your free-motion quilting journey with is the meander stitch. This is a long winding line that creates curves across the whole quilt. The stitch is a great one for beginners as it can be easily scaled up or down and there are no repeating shapes to make. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE…

QUICK & EASY TRADITIONALLY PIECED BLOCKS MAKE THIS A GREAT INTRO TO QUILTING YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Nine (9) rainbow fabrics (red, orange, yellow, light green, dark green, light blue, dark blue, purple and pink): one (1) fat quarter each ■ Background fabric: 11/8yds ■ Binding fabric: ½yd ■ Backing fabric: 2¾yds ■ Batting: 56in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 48in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ Fabrics supplied by Wool Warehouse (woolwarehouse.co.uk). FABRICS USED ■ Rainbow fabrics are Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman in Lipstick, Torch, Canary, Chartreuse, Clover, Alegria, Pacific, Mulberry and Candy Pink. ■ Background…

YOU CAN ADAPT THE COLOURS TO REPRESENT ANY LGBTQIA+ FLAG OF YOUR CHOICE! YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: 11/8yds ■ Fabric B: 1¼yds ■ Fabric C: 1¼yds ■ Fabric D: 1¼yds ■ Fabric E: 1¼yds ■ Fabric F: 11/8yds ■ Fabric G: 1¼yds ■ Fabric H: 1¼yds ■ Fabric I: 11/8yds ■ Fabric J: 7/8yd ■ Fabric K: 7/8yd ■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd ■ Batting: 80in square ■ Backing fabric: 4½yds ■ One (1) copy of the Triangle Template FINISHED SIZE ■ 72in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ This pattern assumes width of fabric is at least 42in. ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Read through instructions fully…

THIS MINI QUILT IS THE PERFECT WAY TO USE UP TINY SCRAPS OF YOUR MOST PRECIOUS PRINTS YOU WILL NEED ■ Red, yellow, pink, green and blue prints: 3½in x 20in total of each colour ■ Black and grey prints: 3½in x 10in total of each colour ■ Navy fabric: ¼yd ■ Blue fabric: 1/8yd ■ Binding fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Batting: 16½in x 20½in ■ Backing fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Forty eight (48) copies of the 2in 4-point Diamond templates ■ Thirty one (31) copies of the 2in 8-point Diamond templates ■ Ten (10) copies of the 2in Half 8-point Diamond templates ■ Eight (8) copies of the 2in Half 4-point Diamond templates FINISHED SIZE ■ Approx 12½in x 16¼in NOTES ■ Templates provided do…

BOM THREE TRANSFER OUR DIAMOND AND PENTAGON TEMPLATES ONTO CARD FOR EASY PIECING! YOU WILL NEED To make all three (3) blocks: ■ Fabric F: one (1) fat sixteenth ■ Fabric J: one (1) fat eighth ■ Fabric K: one (1) fat eighth ■ Fabric M (background): 3/8yd ■ Fifteen (15) copies of Template 1 (five (5) per block) ■ Thirty (30) copies of Template 2 (ten (10) per block) FINISHED SIZE ■ Block: 10in square (10½in square unfinished) ■ Quilt: 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise stated. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ Press after sewing each seam. ■ EPP = English Paper Piecing. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ A fat sixteenth is…