Table of contents for Issue 139 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

YOUR GIFT Whether you're an absolute beginner or a confident piecer, it can be hard to keep track of everything that goes into making the perfect quilt. That's why we've compiled The Clever Little Book of Quilty Know How, containing all the handy info you could ever need to get quilt confident. First, we walk you through the essentials, covering basics such as seam allowances and quilt sizes, before a whistle-stop tour of piecing. Whether you need guidance on chain piecing, Flying Geese blocks or English Paper Piecing, this section has your back. Next, you'll find all the need-to-know info on quilting your projects: learn to tie the perfect quilter's knot and pick the best batting for any make. Finally, finish your quilts with confidence with our trusty guide to…

USE DIFFERENT FABRIC COLOURS TO CREATE YOUR FAVOURITE FLAVOUR! YOU WILL NEED ■ Brown fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ Pink fabric: 10in square■ Lining fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Batting: 16in square■ Cord: approx 1½yds■ One (1) Kam snap or metal fastener■ Glass bugle beads (optional)■ One (1) copy each of Templates A–D NOTES ■ Seam allowances are 3/8in, unless otherwise noted.■ Use a thin, lightweight batting for your purse.■ RST= right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together. FABRICS ■ Solids are Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman in Bellini and Gold.■ Print fabric is Spot from Hanging Around by Ali Brookes for Dashwood Studios. CUTTING OUT 1 From the brown fabric cut: ■ One (1) Template A. 2 From the pink fabric cut: ■ Two (2) Template B.…

We’ve heard it argued before that quilting is a cold weather hobby. And while there’s certainly beauty in snuggling under a quilt on a chilly day to hand-finish the binding, we’re here to stubbornly prove that quilting reigns come rain or shine. Might we interest you in an appliqué sunglasses case, or two? A quilted ice cream bag, perhaps? Try traditionally pieced ladybirds, cute watermelon blocks or even some sweet little sail boats riding Drunkard’s Path waves – we really are embracing summer in all its fun-filled glory. Paula Steel’s Technique Focus is sure to help you get curve confident, while our interview with Valori Wells will inspire you to just get making. We’ve teamed up to give one lucky reader a quilt kit with her gorgeous prints too –…

ADD AN EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCH TO YOUR QUILT WITH INTRICATE LONGARM QUILTED BEES! YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (red): 1¾yds■ Fabric B (black): 1yd■ Fabric C (light blue): 1yd■ Fabric D (yellow): one (1) fat quarter■ Background fabric: 4¼yds■ Backing fabric: 5¼yds■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd■ Batting: 84in x 92in FINISHED SIZE ■ 76in x 84in 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.■ Quilted by Susan Dieringer. Pantograph by Sew Shabby Quilting.■ Fabric supplied by Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com). FABRICS USED ■ Print fabrics are from Ruby Star Society, including Starry in Warm Red and Neon Pink, and Speckled in Water Blue, Clementine, Sunshine and Turquoise.■ Solids…

THIS FAT QUARTER-FRIENDLY PATTERN IS A GREAT WAY TO USE YOUR STASH OF PRINTS! YOU WILL NEED ■ Print fabrics (pinks, yellows, greens): seven (7) fat quarters■ Solid fabrics (pinks, yellows, greens): seven (7) fat quarters■ Star points fabric (gold solid): one (1) fat quarter■ Background fabric (white): 1yd■ Backing fabric: 1yd■ Batting: 35in x 40in■ One (1) copy each of the Hexagon, Jewel, Left and Right Rhomboids, Small Diamond, Large Diamond and Triangle Templates (see Notes if using pre-cut papers) FINISHED SIZE ■ 31in x 35in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ EPP templates do not include seam allowances.■ EPP = English Paper Piecing.■ RST = right sides together.■ If you prefer, you can use pre-cut EPP papers. Louisa sells a pack specifically for this project…

From textile designer, printmaker, author and photographer to hosting artists retreats in Bali and Morocco, your creative pursuits are plentiful! Which craft was your first love? My first love is photography – I took my first darkroom and photography class at 13 and I fell in love. Photography is my source of inspiration with every artistic pursuit that I tackle. I love capturing a moment in time, the intimacy of space that is within the camera frame, and the story that goes beyond what you see. My love of photography has worn off on my oldest child, Olivia. She is pursuing photography as a career and in my opinion is extremely talented. Being out photographing together, I get to experience how Olivia sees the world through the lens compared to…

PLAY WITH DIFFERENT FUSSY CUT PRINTS FOR THE LENSES OF THE SUNGLASSES YOU WILL NEED Flower sunglasses case ■ Fabric A (white): one (1) fat sixteenth■ Fabric B (green): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric C (yellow): one (1) fat eighth■ Fusible fleece: 10in square■ Fusible web: 8in square■ One (1) copy each of the Flower Sunglasses template pieces and layout guide FINISHED SIZE ■ 4in x 7½in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ Appliqué templates do not include seam allowances.■ Debbie used Vlieseline H630 for fusible fleece (vlieseline.com). FABRICS USED All fabrics are from Art Gallery Fabrics as follows: ■ Fabric A: Ballerina from Floral Elements.■ Fabric B: Charlottes…

TAKE CARE TO ORIENT YOUR SEED UNITS THE SAME WAY FOR A UNIFORM FINISH! YOU WILL NEED Watermelon block ■ Light blue fabric: 3/8yd■ Green fabric: ½yd■ Yellow-green fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Black fabric: 6in square■ Coral-pink fabric: 1/8yd■ Mid pink fabric: 1/8yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 24in square (24½in unfinished) NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Press fabrics well before cutting.■ Label cut pieces alphabetically.■ CST = Corner-square Triangle.■ RST = right sides together. CUTTING OUT 1 From the light blue fabric cut: ■ Four (4) 3½in x 10½in (A).■ Two (2) 1½in x 18½in (B).■ One (1) 4½in x 24½in (C).■ Four (4) 3½in squares (D). 2 From the green fabric cut: ■ Four (4) 2½in x 9½in (E).■ Four…

JENNIFER WORTHEN Jennifer loves to bring bright, fun fabrics to life with simple, beginner-friendly quilt patterns. Head over to p14 for her cute quilt and apron, perfect for gardening! SANDY SAENGSUK Sandy isn’t just a pattern designer, – she’s also a longarm quilting extraordinaire! Check out her colourful, easy-piecing Flying Geese quilt on p26. VALORI WELLS Living and breathing art, colour and textiles, Valori speaks to us about her life as an artist. Turn to p52 to learn more about her past, present and future projects 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,…

EASY PIECING FOR THE WIN! DOWNLOAD TEMPLATES TO MAKE THIS EVEN SIMPLER YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (white print): 5/8yd■ Fabric B (dark blue): ¼yd■ Fabric C (blue print): 5/8yd■ Fabric D (orange): 1yd■ Fabric E (lilac): 1yd■ Fabric F (purple): ½yd■ Fabric G (turquoise): ¼yd■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ Batting: 53in x 72in FINISHED SIZE ■ 45in x 64in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout.■ Press seams open throughout.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Find the Flying Geese templates at gathered.how/lovequiltingmag.■ Fabrics provided by PBS Fabrics (pbsfabrics.com). FABRICS USED All fabrics are from the Everglade collection by Western Wildflower Studio for PBS Fabrics. CUTTING OUT When cutting the triangles in the following instructions, use the templates from our website…

USE A SEA-THEMED COLOUR GRADIENT OR MAKE IT SCRAPPY WITH PRINTS FROM YOUR STASH YOU WILL NEED ■ Six (6) blue/green fabrics: 3/8yd each■ Boat fabrics: nine (9) approx 6in x 12in scraps■ Background fabric: 1½yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Backing fabric: 3¾yds■ Batting: 58in x 68in■ Fusible web (20in wide): ½yd■ One (1) copy each of Templates A and B; Boats 1– 3; Sails 1A–3A and 1B–3B FINISHED SIZE ■ 50in x 60in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Templates include seam allowances where necessary.■ This pattern assumes the width of fabric is at least 42in.■ Press all fabrics well before cutting.■ Lynne used Cotton Mix 279 and Bondaweb from vlieseline.com.■ WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED Fabrics are Plain…

USE MACHINE EMBROIDERY TO MAKE THE KITE STRING FOR A CUTE, FLYING FINISH! YOU WILL NEED Kite block ■ Background fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Purple, pink, yellow and orange fabrics: 5in square each■ One (1) copy each of the Kite template Sections A–F FINISHED SIZE ■ 10in square (10½in square unfinished) NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed.■ Press fabrics well before cutting.■ RST = right sides together.■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing.■ Seam allowances are included around the outer edge.■ Shorten stitch length to 1.5 for FPP.■ The layout diagram is a reverse image of the completed block.■ Fabrics are all cottons from Nadine’s stash. CUTTING OUT 1 Using the templates and referring to the Layout Diagram, cut…

There's no need for complicated templates or stencils to create stunning quilt designs! A simple circle can make lots of designs, using Paula's clever tricks. CREATING CIRCLE DESIGNS Using circles in your quilting can add a feeling of movement and texture to a quilt. By only using a simple grid structure and a cardboard circle you can create wonderful flowing quilting designs. How you choose to quilt these is up to you, you could hand sew, free motion quilt or use your walking foot. But be aware that if you are working on a large quilt and using your walking foot you will need to frequently turn the quilt. CREATING THE GRID. Before marking out the grid you will want to think about both the size of the project you…

My journey with Jogakbo began with a simple love for playing with colors and patterns from ancestors. I just couldn’t stop, because I was so curious about how different fabrics felt with the colors they were dyed, and how the threads matched up together to create unique pieces. After my second child was born, I felt a strong desire to rebuild my career and regain my confidence. When his very first birthday came, I wanted to create a special piece of Jogakbo for his Doljanchi (first birthday celebration in Korea). I was amazed when people loved it. All of their positive reactions pushed me to explore Jogakbo more and create my own unique style. But it definitely wasn’t without its challenges. Living in Los Angeles, I had to figure out…