Table of contents for Issue 146 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Perfect 3½in and 7in Log Cabin blocks couldn't be easier, thanks to your new Log Cabin Trim Tool. Follow our easy guide to learn how to use your tool and add even rounds to every block. Winter's well and truly here, and we couldn't think of a better way to enjoy the darker evenings than with a dreamy getaway in a lovely log cabin. As it happens, we're also pretty content sat at our sewing machines and whipping up some pretty Log Cabin blocks as a happy compromise- anyone with us? So, this month, we're projecting our forest getaway fantasy into our cover gift to bring you the ultimate Log Cabin Trim Tool to make 3½in and 7in square blocks. If you're a tad frazzled trying to work out exactly…

IF THE FABRIC HAS DIRECTIONAL PRINT, TURN THE BOTTOM FIVE ROWS UPSIDE DOWN YOU WILL NEED Bag ■ Rainbow prints: ½yd total■ Low volume prints: ½yd total■ Lining fabric: 1¼yd■ Handle fabric: ¾yd■ Binding fabric: 3/8yd■ Internal binding fabric: ½yd■ Batting: 46in x 55in■ Clear vinyl: 18in x 30in FINISHED SIZE ■ 28in x 20in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric. CUTTING OUT 1 From the rainbow prints cut: ■ Thirty five (35) 4½in squares. 2 From the low volume prints cut: ■ Thirty five (35) 4½in squares. 3 From the lining fabric cut: ■ One (1) 32in x 44in. 4 From the handle fabric cut…

WORK IN NUMERICAL ORDER TO PIECE THE SECTIONS OF THE TEMPLATES TOGETHER YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (pink): ¾yd ■ Fabric B (green): ¼yd ■ Binding fabric: ¼yd ■ Backing fabric: 22in square ■ Batting: 22in square ■ One (1) copy each of the Balloon Dog Template Sections A-L FINISHED SIZE ■ 18in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ FPP templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only. ■ FPP = foundation paper piecing. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ For FPP, shorten your stitch length to approx 1.5. FABRICS USED Fabrics are from Gaby's stash. CUTTING OUT 1 Using the templates as…

BRUSH THE LAYERED EDGE OF THE CHENILLE STRIPS IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (black): ½yd ■ Fabric B (blue): 5in square ■ Fabric C (white): one (1) fat eighth ■ Background fabric: 5/8yd ■ Lining fabric: 1yd ■ Batting: 32in square ■ One (1) copy of the Eye Template ■ Wire or nylon brush (see Notes) FINISHED SIZE ■ 15in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ You can find chenille brushes in some local quilting shops. Alternatively, you can get suitable wire or nylon brushes cheaply from DIY stores, often found in the paint department. FABRICS USED ■ Fabric A: Robert Kaufman Kona Solids in Black. ■ Fabric…

Well, as the LPQ team races to wrap up this issue before the end of the year, I have been looking at the projects in this issue and thinking, “Who would that be a good present for?” There is nothing like the gift of a quilt. It shows someone cares enough for you to take the time... and expense... to make it. And, remember, there is nothing wrong with treating yourself to a gift or three... depending how much space you have left in your home! I particularly love the snake design by Satomi Hoar on page 24. It put a smile on my face the minute I saw it, and what better endorsement for a design is there than that! I hope the projects in this issue put a…

USE A LIGHT-COLOURED BACKGROUND FABRIC FOR A CRISP CONTRAST YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (red): ¼yd total■ Fabric B (orange): ½yd total■ Fabric C (yellow): ½yd total■ Fabric D (green): 5/8yd total■ Fabric E (light blue): 5/8yd total■ Fabric F (dark blue): ½yd total■ Fabric G (purple): ½yd total■ Fabric H (pink): ¼yd total■ Background fabric: 21/8yds■ Backing fabric: 3¾yds■ Batting: 66in square■ Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Press fabrics well before cutting.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Fabrics provided by Wool Warehouse (woolwarehouse.co.uk). FABRICS USED Fabrics are from Cait’s stash, and the following provided by Wool Warehouse: ■ Bumbleberries by Lewis and Irene in…

THE LOG CABIN TRIM TOOL WILL MAKE BLOCKS WITH THREE ROUNDS YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (grey): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric B (pale pink): 3/8yd■ Fabric C (pink): ¼yd■ Fabric D (red): ¼yd■ Fabric E (light blue): ¼yd■ Fabric F (dark blue): ¼yd■ Fabric G (light purple): ¼yd■ Fabric H (dark purple): ¼yd■ Fabric I (yellow): ¼yd■ Fabric J (green): ¼yd■ Backing and binding fabric: 1¼yds■ Batting: 36in square■ Log Cabin Trim Tool that came with this issue FINISHED SIZE ■ 28in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Fabrics supplied by Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com) FABRICS USED ■ Fabric A is from Sarah's stash.■ Fabrics B–J are from the…

Do you know the best way to baste your concave curves or how you achieve a crisp edge? Hone your patchwork skills and create beautiful handsewn quilts and complex designs by following our top tips to practising the traditional art of curved English Paper Piecing. Go on, get ahead of the curve! YOU WILL NEED ■ Glue – Paula uses glue to baste EPP shapes, her favourite is Sewline glue, but you can also use any washable paper craft glue stick, however a smaller tip is advised. ■ Paper/cardboard templates – Using pre-cut templates is preferable for curved EPP. It can be hard to cut curves with scissors so using pre-cut templates takes away that stress and means they are perfectly cut. Pre-cut templates also tend to be thicker, which…

SATOMI HOAR Add a playful touch to your bedroom or sofa with Satomi’s quirky Spirited Snake design on p24. A fun way to put a smile on a friends’s face too! CAIT MORETON-LISLE The perfect scrapbusting project, dive into your stash and find a selection of fabrics to make Cait’s Rainbow Stars quilt and cushion on p14. GABY SARTORI Use your FPP skills to make a on-trend wall hanging featuring a bright balloon dog design. Find Gaby’s pattern on p47 and get sewing. 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,…

CREATE COLOURFUL CURVED BLOCKS TO GIVE YOUR SNAKE CHARACTER AND MOVEMENT YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric 1: (Orchid) one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric 2: (Pineapple) one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric 3: (Wasabi) one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric 4: (Rose) one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric 5: (Cyan) one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric 6: (Cumin) one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric 7: (Verbena) 3/8yd■ Fabric 8: (Teal): 3/8yd■ Fabric 9: (Iron): 2in x 4in■ Fabric 10: (Christmas Red): 1½in x 11in■ Background (White): 2½yds■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Batting: 60in x 76in■ One (1) copy each of Body Templates A–C and L–S. FINISHED SIZE ■ 54in x 66in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Sew the pieces with RST.■ The letters (A…

ORGANISE YOUR PRINTS BY COLOUR TO CREATE A GRADED EFFECT ACROSS YOUR QUILT YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Print fabrics: one (1) Jelly Roll (see Notes)■ Background (cream): 4½yds■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd■ Batting: 85in square■ Backing fabric: 4¾yds FINISHED SIZE ■ 77in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Press fabrics well before cutting.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ This pattern was designed to use a Jelly Roll, which contains 2½in x WOF strips. However, you can also cut strips from yardage instead. You will need at least twenty six (26) strips for the quilt and at least four (4) strips for the cushion. However, you can use more strips for a scrappier look.■ Quilting by…

ONCE YOU HAVE SEWN THE KNIFE AND FORK BLOCK YOU CAN START THE FLOWER BORDERS YOU WILL NEED Straws and Fork & Knife blocks ■ Light blue fabric: ¼yd ■ White fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Bright coral fabric: one (1) fat eighth ■ Light grey fabric: one (1) fat eighth FINISHED SIZE ■ Straws: 6in x 24in (6½in x 24½in unfinished) ■ Fork & Knife: 10in x 12½in (10½in x 12½in unfinished) NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Label your cut pieces alphabetically for easy quilt block assembly. ■ CST = Corner-square Triangle. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ For long sashing strips, you can either cut WOF strips to piece together and subcut…