Table of contents for Issue 148 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Are you tired of uneven cuts and frustrating angles when creating your patchwork masterpieces? Wave goodbye to those struggles with our innovative 120-degree Triangle Template. This essential tool is designed specifically for passionate quilters and patchwork enthusiasts like you. The template allows you to cut whole and half triangles to sew into a larger 60-degree triangle. The half triangles mean that you won’t have to sew any Y-seams, as Lynne Goldsworthy demonstrates in her quilt on p34. We include full instructions on how to quickly cut all the triangles you need from 2½in strips. The clever clipped corners on the template take the guess work out of lining up your triangles when sewing together. You won’t have to offset the pieces, which will help you achieve perfect points every time.…

1 MIX AND MATCH This modern geometric pattern is a great beginner quilt project as you won't need to master any advanced patchwork techniques to make it take shape. We've created it as a baby quilt, but you could easily adapt it with your favourite fabrics to add a splash of colour to your sofa by turning it into a lap quilt. The patchwork on the front of the quilt is made from simple solid fabrics, cut into half-square rectangles, then sewn together to whip up a quick quilt top. Complement the sharp piecing by quilting the sandwich together with straight lines. Get the pattern at gathered.how/sewing-and-quilting/quilting/easy-baby-quilt-pattern 2 MEDALLION QUILT We do love the versatility of triangles and this quilt shows how effective different ways of using them can be.…

EXPRESS YOUR TRUE COLOURS WITH THIS RHYTHMICAL MODERN DESIGN YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (red): 5/8yd■ Fabric B (dark pink): 5/8yd■ Fabric C (light pink): 3/8yd■ Fabric D (peach): 3/8yd■ Background fabric (green): 11/8yds■ Backing fabric: 25/8yds■ Batting: 49in x 56in■ Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 43in x 50in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Quilted by Cait Moreton-Lisle. FABRICS USED ■ Fabric A: Kona Cotton – Lipstick■ Fabric B: Kona Cotton – Valentine■ Fabric C: Kona Cotton – Candy Pink■ Fabric D: Kona Cotton – Ice Peach■ Background: Kona Cotton – Cypress■ Binding: Kona Cotton – Lipstick and Valentine■ Backing: Andover Fabrics - Postmark, First Day, Taffy■ Fabrics…

BRING THE SPIRIT OF THE SEA TO YOUR HOME WITH THIS MODERN, BOLD FPP QUILT YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (turquoise): ¾yd■ Fabric B (orange): ¼yd■ Fabric C (coral): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric D (black): one (1) fat eighth■ Binding fabric: ¼yd■ Backing fabric: 22in square■ Batting: 22in square■ One (1) copy each of the Lobster Template Sections A-U FINISHED SIZE ■ 18in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ FPP = foundation paper piecing.■ FPP templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only.■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ For FPP, reduce your stitch length to 1.5. CUTTING OUT 1 Using the templates as a guide,…

It might still be a bit grey and wet in the UK, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring some brightness into your home. Colour can affect your mood, plus bring a smile to your face... and here at Love Patchwork & Quilting, we are all about using colours, the bolder and brighter the better! Find a fascinating read on how quilting colour choices can boost your mood and change your outlook in this month’s feature. Then, choose your favourite project from the issue, dive into your fabric stash... or maybe go shopping for some new fabrics, and sew a rainbow of colour. We particularly love the Heart block quilt and cushion, as you can spread some love while splashing shades around too! Plus, the cushion in a friend’s favourite…

GET TO GRIPS WITH SEWING CURVED SEAMS - IT'S EASIER THAN YOU THINK! YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabrics A–L (prints): one (1) fat quarter each■ Fabrics M*–R* (star prints): 3/8yd each■ Fabrics W and X (light background): 1¼yds each■ Fabrics Y and Z (dark background): ½yd each■ Sashing fabric (silver print): 1¼yds■ Batting: 78in square■ Backing fabric: 4½yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ One (1) copy each of Templates 1–4 FINISHED SIZE ■ 69in square NOTES ■ Seam allowance are a ¼in, unless otherwise stated.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Refer to the Layout Diagram throughout for fabric placement.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together. FABRICS USED The fabrics used are from the Ooh Lucky Lucky collection and the Starry collection by Ruby Star Society: ■ Fabric A: Good…

SHOW OFF YOUR BEST ANGLES WITH THIS TRIUMPHANT TONAL GEOMETRIC FINISH YOU WILL NEED ■ Print fabrics: at least twelve (12) fat quarters■ Background fabric: 3yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Backing fabric: 3½yds■ Batting 64in x 74in■ The 120-degree triangle template that came with this issue FINISHED SIZE ■ 56in x 66in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST = right sides together.■ Lynne used more fat quarter prints in her quilt to add variety to her design. PRODUCTS USED ■ Fabrics: Conway Cottage by Karen Lewis for andoverfabrics.com, available through makoweruk.com in the UK.■ Backing: Blue Stone Linen Texture from makoweruk.com.■ Batting: Cotton Mix 279 from vlieseline.com/en/.■ Threads: Aurifil 50wt for piecing and 40wt for quilting…

Have you ever thought about the emotional connection between quilting and colour? Most sewists would be hard-pressed not to find joy in a vibrant stack of fabrics, but consider the craft through the lens of colour psychology and there is a lot more to unpack. Colour psychology studies the impact that colours have on mood. According to author and colour therapist Momtaz Begum-Hossain (momtazbh.co.uk), colours really affect how we feel. “It can be an immediate reaction in terms of whether or not we like something,” she says, “or building a relationship with colour, connecting with it, and getting to know how different colours make us feel. Each of us reacts to colours differently, so spending time getting to know the colours you love and ones you’re less keen on can…

EACH MONTH, OUR EXPERT PAULA STEEL WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MASTER ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF QUILTMAKING! MAKING A CRUMB QUILT Making a crumb quilt is great for using all of those scraps that are bursting out of your scrap bin. It can be a really creative and sustainable way to use up your scraps, even the tiniest ones, and produce a truly one-off quilt. The scraps are sewn together in an improvisational way to create unique pieces of fabric, which you can then use to make your quilt. KEY FEATURES OF CRUMB QUILTS ■ Improvisational Piecing: There’s no strict pattern to follow; you piece the crumbs together as you go, making each section unique.■ Use of Small Scraps: Even the smallest bits of fabric, which might be too…

I grew up in Spain with my grandmother, a very talented seamstress. She could make all my clothes without ever needing a pattern- she’d simply look at me, cut the fabric, and somehow it always worked out! Her creativity and resourcefulness left a lasting impression on me. When I was 16, I had the opportunity to complete high school in Canada. One day, while volunteering in the school library, I mentioned my interest in learning how to quilt. The librarian responded, “Well, you’re in luck because I’m the president of the quilting guild!” - true story! She taught me traditional piecing, foundation paper piecing (FPP), and basic quilting skills. Best of all, she let me experiment with her very large fabric stash. She became like a second mum to me,…

LYNNE GOLDSWORTHY Use your 120-degree Triangle Template to stitch up Lynne’s stunning quilt (p34). With no Y-seams, we are big fans of this pattern. SANDY SAENGSUK February might be over, but that doesn’t mean you need to stop spreading the love... especially if you’re sewing up this sweet Heart block quilt and cushion (p24). GABY SARTORI I will have the Lobster... especially if it’s this FPP one in bright colours (p67). It’s perfect for adding a splash of colour and fun to a corner of your home. 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,…

SPREAD THE LOVE AND CREATE THIS GORGEOUS REPEATING HEART PATTERN QUILT YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Heart fabric: 15/8yds■ Fabric A: 3/8yd each of four (4) colours■ Fabric B: ½yd each of four (4) colours■ Fabric C: ½yd each of four (4) colours■ Sashing fabric: 1¾yds■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd■ Backing fabric: 4¾yds■ Batting: 85in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 77in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Quilted by Thai Charm LLC.■ Fabric supplied by Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com). FABRICS USED All fabrics are from the Speckled, Warp & Weft Hue, Starry, Oh Lucky Lucky and Carousel collections by Ruby Star Society. CUTTING OUT 1 From the heart fabric cut: ■ Sixty…

DIVE DEEP INTO A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF COLOUR, FOLLOWING AMBER'S GUIDELINES YOU WILL NEED See notes on fabric quantities before purchasing BABY QUILT ■ Fabrics A–W: ¼yd each■ Batting: 50in x 57in■ Backing fabric: 2¾yds■ Binding fabric: 3/8yd THROW QUILT ■ Fabrics A–W: ¼yd each■ Batting: 68in x 78in■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd BED QUILT ■ Fabric A: ½yd■ Fabric B: 5/8yd■ Fabrics C–U: ¾yd each■ Fabric V: 5/8yd■ Fabric W: ½yd■ Batting: 104in x 120in■ Backing fabric: 8¾yds■ Binding fabric: 1yd FINISHED SIZE Baby: 42in x 49in Throw: 60in x 70in Bed: 96in x 112in NOTES ■ Seam allowance are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Read through all instructions before you begin.■ For the baby quilt, you may use fat eighths instead of yardage.■ For the throw…

MAKE A MIX TAPE - AND GET SOME RETRO VIBES WITH THESE CUTE PATCHWORK PURSES YOU WILL NEED To make one blue purse ■ Fabric A (blue print): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric B (white): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric C (red): 5in square■ Fabric D (orange): 3in square■ Fabric E (blue solid): one (1) fat eighth■ Lining fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ One (1) 6in zip■ Two (2) copies each of the Cassette Section A and B templates■ One (1) copy of the Cassette Section C template FINISHED SIZE ■ 3in x 4¾in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ FPP = foundation paper piecing.■ FPP templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only.■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides…

SEW EIGHT OF THESE TONAL SAWTOOTH DESIGNS FOR THE SECOND BLOCK OF THE MONTH YOU WILL NEED To make eight (8) Block 2 ■ Fabric A (Fairy Dust White) ¼yd■ Fabric D (Sweet Pea) ¼yd■ Fabric E (Stargazer) ¼yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 6in square (6½in square unfinished) NOTES ■ Seam allowances are a scant ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ HST = half-square triangle.■ Quilted by Carol Brady – The Quilting Cottage.■ Fabric: Tula Pink Basics and Solids fabrics by FreeSpirit Fabrics. To make the whole quilt ■ Fabric A (Fairy Dust White): 5yds■ Fabric B (Wildflower Azalea): 5/8yd■ Fabric C (Fairy Dust Mint): ¼yd■ Fabric D (Sweet Pea): ¼yd■ Fabric E (Stargazer): ¼yd■ Fabric F…