Table of contents for 61 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Today’s the first day since last summer that I’ve braved the commute to work without a coat. At last I can (literally) see the light at the end the long, wintery tunnel. It’s amazing what a little sunshine does for the mood – everybody is so much happier in the sun and I’m feeling energised enough to tackle that mountain of WIPs that I’ve been putting off all year. To celebrate the onset of summertime I want to spread a little of that magic with projects that embrace the season. Happily this month’s issue is all kinds of sunny – bursting with colourful fabrics to brighten your day. Whatever you're working on, we hope we'll bring you a little sunshine today! Join us online... we love to share! LovePatchworkandQuilting LoveQuiltingMag…

YOU WILL NEED • An assortment of low volume prints: 5yds in total • Sixteen (16) different bright solid fabrics: ¼yd each • Light grey fabric: ¾yd • Mid grey fabric: one (1) fat eighth • Very light grey fabric (for border) / yd • Batting: 76in square • Backing fabric: 4¼yds • Binding fabric: / yd • Sixty four (64) copies each of Templates A and B FINISHED SIZE • 70in square NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Templates include seam allowances around the outer edges only. • For templates, see page 87. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. FABRICS USED • Low volume fabrics are all from the Modern Background Colorbox…

ECHO THE STRUCTURED STACKED TRIANGLES WITH NEAT LINES OF QUILTING YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A (white) 3yds • Fabric B: 1¾yds • Fabric C: 1¾yds • Fabric D: ½yd • Binding fabric: ¾yd • Backing fabric: 4½yds • Batting: 80in x 78in FINISHED SIZE • 72in x 70in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • HRT = Half-rectangle Triangle. • Long strips are cut lengthwise. If you wish to cut WOF strips and piece together, you will need less fabric than listed. • Quilted by Emily Bowers. • Fabric supplied by Robert Kaufman (robertkaufman.com) FABRICS USED Solids are all Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman, as…

There are some colours that I just can't seem to get away from, like bright oranges and blues. These colours are constant favourites and will end up in almost anything I do What was the inspiration behind your latest collection for Robert Kaufman, Gleaned? My latest collection is a merry mix of patterns and textures gleaned from nature. When designing this line, I became very interested in patterns that already exist in the world. I was inspired to learn more about how they work, and then I felt challenged to make each one of them my own. In looking at motifs that have already been around, I loved rethinking of them in a way that felt personal but could also serve many different types of projects well. Each of your…

YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A: ½yd • Fabric B (lining) ½yd • Medium weight fusible interfacing: 1yd • Leather handles: two (2) ¾in x 21in • Magnetic snap closure: ¾in diameter • Ribbon (for drawstring) / in wide, 2½yds FINISHED SIZE • 11in wide x 12in high (6in deep) BARKCLOTH IS HARDWEARING SOIT’S THE PERFECT CHOICE FOR A BAG THAT WILL GET LOTS OF USE NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams to side, unless otherwise instructed. • RST = right sides together. • Use a home décor weight fabric, like barkcloth, for the bag exterior. • Fabric supplied by Cloud9 Fabrics (cloud9fabrics.com) FABRICS USED Exterior fabric is Garden Variety in Orange (barkcloth) from the Holding Pattern collection by Jessica Jones for Cloud9…

YOU WILL NEED • Background fabric: 1½yds • Twelve (12) different solid fabrics: ¼yd each • Backing fabric: 1¾yds • Batting: 45in x 55in • Binding fabric: ½yd • One (1) copy each of templates A, B, C and D FINISHED SIZE • 36in x 48in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • Templates include seam allowances. • For templates see page 87. • Fabrics supplied by RJR Fabrics (rjrfabrics.com) FABRICS USED • Solids are all Cotton Supreme Solids by RJR Fabrics, in Just Peachy, Hot Pink, Sunset Ruby, Citron, Orange Crush, Lemon Chiffon, Sprout, Nile Green, Neon, Schooner, Scarlet Letter, Robin‘s Egg, Orchid and…

We’ve all got a million and one things on the go at any given time – it’s part of the joy of modern day life – but when it comes to finding time to be creative, a lot of us often struggle. Here are my top five tips for making more time in your day to be creative. 1 GET UP EARLY This is my number one life changing piece of advice – you don’t need that extra hour in bed. I used to be the worst morning person but a few years ago I couldn’t find any time in my day because of all my commitments, so I did something unthinkable and started getting up an hour earlier than my normal waking time so I could create. The first…

Kristi Schroeder Kristi is a designer, quilter and avid traveller, living in Austin Texas. Her far flung travels and background in graphic design influence her bold quilts Lisa Hoffman-Maurer Lisa works as an architect and explores her love of colour through her quilt designs. This issue she pairs eye-popping colours in a bright baby quilt Nicole Calver Nicole's style combines classic techniques with modern prints and colours. Her simple mini quilt features fussy cutting to take it to the next level!…

HIGHLIGHT YOUR FAVOURITE SHADE FROM THE EXTERIOR FABRIC WITH COLOUR-POP ZIPS YOU WILL NEED • Exterior (multicolour print) one (1) fat quarter • Main print (pink print) one (1) fat quarter • Lining A (peach print) one (1) fat quarter • Lining B (pink solid) one (1) fat quarter • 12-gauge clear vinyl: 6in x 8in • Zips: two (2) 10in long • Medium weight fusible interfacing: 8½in x 15in • ½in wide elastic: 8½in length FINISHED SIZE • Approx 8in x 5in when closed and 8in x 15in when open NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Topstitch ›/ in from the edge, unless otherwise stated. • Secure your seams by backstitching at the beginning and end of every seam. • RST = right sides…

YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A (multi-colour stripe) one (1) fat quarter • Fabric B (black and white stripe) one (1) fat quarter • Fabric C (pink stripe) one (1) fat eighth • Fabric D (orange stripe) one (1) fat eighth • Fabric E (aqua) one (1) fat quarter • Background fabric (white) one (1) fat eighth • Backing fabric: 26in square • Batting: 26in square • Binding fabric: ¼yd FINISHED SIZE • 24in square TAKE CARE TO CUT AND PIECE YOUR STRIPES TO CREATE SECONDARY PATTERNS NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • HST = Half-square Triangle FABRICS USED • All fabrics are from Nicole’s stash.…

YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A (print) one (1) 12½in square • Fabric B and C (solids) two (2) 7½in squares FINISHED SIZE • 12in square (finished) NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. FABRICS USED • Prints are from the Stories & Songbirds Fat Quarter Pack 2 by Margot Elena. • Solids are from the Moda Zen Chic Fat Quarter Bundle. • All fabric supplied by our friends at Sewing Quarter (sewingquarter.com) CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: • Four (4) 2½in squares. • Two (2) 2½in x 4½in rectangles. • Two (2) 2½in x 12½in rectangles. 2 From each of Fabric B and C cut: • Eight (8) 2½in squares. MAKING THE BLOCK 3 Sew together six…

COMBINE A VARIETY OF LARGE AND SMALL-SCALE PRINTS TO GIVE THE QUILT MOVEMENT YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A: ½yd • Fabric B: 3yds • Fabric C: ¾yd • Fabric D: 1yd (includes binding) • Fabric E: ½yd • Fabric F: ½yd • Fabric G: ½yd • Backing: 4½yds • Batting: 78in x 68in • One (1) copy each of templates A and B FINISHED SIZE • 70in x 60in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. • Templates include seam allowances. • For templates, see p87. • RST = right sides together. • WOF = width of fabric. • WST = wrong sides together. • Pattern assumes that all fabric is at least 42in wide. FABRICS USED…

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Quilt for the holidays! We're loving this collaboration from Lindsey Neill of Pen + Paper Patterns (@penandpaperpatterns) and Meghan Buchanan of Then Came June (@thencamejune). The two quilty superstars have put their heads together to create four patterns inspired by major holidays: Valentine's, Christmas, Halloween and 4th July (for all you folks across the pond). Each quilt is a fast-finish, with an easy, modern, block-based design to follow. They'll also be hosting a casual sew-along for each pattern, so keep an eye on their social media pages to join in! SEWDIAC Have you been keeping up with your Sewdiac sign? Samantha Claridge of Sew Crafty Online has released a new line of sewing and star-inspired products, with a subscription box also available! Browse the range of constellations at sewcraftyonline.co.uk NEW…

YOU WILL NEED • Four (4) print fabrics: ½yd of each • Four (4) solid fabrics: one (1) fat quarter of each • Backing fabric: 2¾yds • Batting: 50in square • Binding fabric: ½yd • Four (4) large tassels (optional) FINISHED SIZE • 40in square MIX HIGH-IMPACT PRINTS WITH BOLD SOLIDS TO MAKE A BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL QUILT NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. • WOF = width of fabric. • HST = Half-square Triangle. • RST = right sides together. FABRICS USED Print fabrics are all Social Climber in Gold, Ice, Lichen and Perfume from the Floral Retrospective collection by Anna Maria Horner for FreeSpirit Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From each of the four print fabrics cut: •…

YOU WILL NEED • Fabric A: nine (9) fat eighths • Fabric B: nine (9) fat eighths • Fabric C: nine (9) fat eighths • Fabric D: nine (9) fat eighths • Fabric E: nine (9) fat eighths • Fabric F: nine (9) 5in squares • Black fabric: 1¾yds • Background fabric: 4½yds • Backing fabric: 4½yds • Binding fabric: ½yd • Batting: 80in square • Template A: one (1) copy • Template B, C, D and E: thirty six (36) copies each • Template F: one (1) copy • Template G: twenty eight (28) copies • Template H and I: four (4) copies each FINISHED SIZE • 72in x 76in CUTTING THE FABRIC FOR EACH SECTION TO SIZE AT THE START MAKES FOR SPEEDY PIECING NOTES • Seam allowances…

YOU WILL NEED Makes one (1) cushion • Background fabric: ½yd • Tiles fabric: one (1) fat eighth • Black fabric: 9in x 11in approx • Fusible web: 9in x 20in approx • Lining fabric (calico) 14in x 20in • Batting: 14in x 20in • Zipper: 16in long FINISHED SIZE • 12in x 18in NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. • RST = right sides together. FABRICS USED • Background fabric is Terrazzo in Cream from the Snap To Grid collection by Kim Kight for Cotton+Steel. • Tiles fabric is Sprinkle in Caramel from the Basics collection by Cotton+Steel. SAY IT YOUR WAY – JUST BE SURE TO LAY OUT YOUR TILES FIRST TO CHECK SPACING CUTTING…

YOU WILL NEED • Background fabric: ½yd • Chick fabrics: six (6) 6½in squares • Beak fabrics: six (6) 2in squares • Egg fabrics: six (6) 5in squares • Black embroidery thread • Right Chick Template (A and B) three (3) copies each • Left Chick Template (A and B) three (3) copies each • Egg Template: six (6) copies FINISHED SIZE • Blocks: 6in square (finished) NOTES • Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. • Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed. • Shorten your stitch length to 1.5 for Foundation Paper Piecing. • FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. • Templates include seam allowance around the outer edges only. • For templates, see p87. • Find a full FPP tutorial online at www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com • Fabrics supplied…