Table of contents for 106 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

One of the best things about quilts (other than the fabrics and never being short of warmth) is the fact that they’re for everyone. From tiny baby quilts to warming wheelchair quilts; quilts for student houses; quilts for newly married couples; dare we say it… quilts for beloved pets; quilts to brighten up a new home; quilts to bring comfort away from home. Quilts connect us. They’re the ultimate hug, no matter who you are. You may have noticed our new Quilting is for Everyone statement below. It’s our commitment to create a magazine that’s inclusive of everyone in the wonderful world of quilting. There’s a place for every quilter in Love Patchwork & Quilting and we look forward to sharing with you the wonderful patchwork of people that makes…

YOU WILL NEED Quilt Fabric A (medium blue): 1yd Fabric B (dark blue): 1yd Fabric C (light pink): 1yd Fabric D (dark pink): 1yd Fabric E (hot pink): 3/4yd Fabric F (green): 1yd Fabric G (yellow): 3/4yd Binding fabric: ½yd Backing fabric: 4½yds Batting: 77in x 80in One (1) copy of the 6in Triangle template FINISHED SIZE 69in x 71in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Templates include seam allowances. ■ Note that the inner dashed line on each of the triangle templates provided overleaf marks the seam lines. ■ If you prefer, you can use a 60-degree triangle ruler to cut your triangles, instead of using the templates. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Jemima’s fabric had 42in width once the selvedges were…

It’s hard to say if there is anything I love more than putting on my pyjamas. After a long day, when I’m curled up watching Netflix in my jammies underneath a quilt, I am completely and utterly content. But while these things keep me squarely in my comfort zone, sometimes I want to do… MORE! When I think about what fully lights me up inside, it’s always when I experience something that shakes up my routine (in a good way, of course). When I step out of my comfort zone, I feel the thrill of doing something new. And when I set quilting goals that stretch my limits, I feel the same way. LET'S DEFINE A QUILTING GOAL A quilting goal is anything that you establish as a quilty challenge…

YOU WILL NEED Log Cabin baby quilt Darkpinkprintstwo (2) fat eighths Navy prints: two (2) fat eighths Blue prints: two (2) fat eighths Red prints: two (2) fat eighths Green prints: two (2) fat sixteenths Dark red prints: two (2) fat sixteenths Light prints: nine (9) fat eighths White prints: three (3) fat quarters Centre print: one (1) fat eighth Backing fabric: 1yd Binding fabric: ¼yd Batting: 32in x 38in Ten (10) copies each of the Small and Large Log Cabin templates provided with the magazine FINISHED SIZE 24in x 30in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Templates include seam allowances, around the outer edge only. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF =…

YOU WILL NEED Envelope: Heartfabric2inx 5½in Black fabric: one (1) fat sixteenth Background fabric: one (1) fat eighth Fusible interfacing: 6in x 8in Batting: 6in x 8in One (1) copy each of the Envelope Sections A–F FPP templates FINISHED SIZE 6in x 4in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing. ■ RST = right sides together ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ Shorten your stitch length to 1.5 for FPP. ■ Templates include seam allowances around the outer edges only. ■ For Henrik's handy video tutorials to help you with this project, head to their website (rainbowhearts.hr-mueller.de). PRACTISE YOUR FOUNDATION PAPER PIECING WITH THIS NIFTY…

1 MOONSTONE BY GIUCY GIUCE Make Giuseppe's stunning geometric EPP quilt with a complete set of paper pieces and acrylic templates! Find at sewhot.co.uk 2 OWL EPP BY PORCUPINESEWS THREADS Take your EPP skills to the next level and piece this stunning graphic owl by our red panda block designer, Laurel! psthreads.com 3 MEADOW LANE SAMPLER BY PAPER PIECES Get scrap-happy with this quilt pattern featuring a cosy home, hearts and garden flora. paperpieces.com 4 DARK KNIGHT BY TINA PRIOR Holy quilts, Batman! You can find this 'super' quilt in the digital edition of LP&Q issue 65. Download a copy on Zinio, Apple News, Google Play or the LP&Q App. 5 POLLINATE BY KITTY WILKIN Use this handy kit to piece a bee-utiful kaleidescopic quilt with ease – featuring a…

Sylvia Raschella Sylvia loves Disney,brand-new fabrics and designing bright, happy quilts such as her super sweet, beginner-friendly HST quilt and cushion on p26! Daisi Toegel Daisi is a self-taught quilter who loves quilting with an explosion of funky colour! Check out her checkerboard quilt and cushion duo on p42 Henrik Müller Paper piecing pro Henrik loves to use playful patterns in their quilting creations, which is evident in their rainbow postcard and envelope found on p69!…

To cut the Equilateral Triangles from your coloured fabric 6in strips, place your template or ruler with the bottom and top flat edges (otherwise known as the base and top) aligned with the long edges of your fabric strip. Cut along both sides of the triangle, then use the template to trim the corners (Fig 1). Turn the template 180-degrees, lining it up with the angled edge at the side, and cut along the right side, as shown in Fig 2. Continue working your way down the strip, rotating the template between each cut, until you have the desired number of triangles.…

YOU WILL NEED FabricAgoldenbrown): one (1) fat eighth Fabric B (red brown): one (1) fat sixteenth Fabric C (cream): one (1) fat sixteenth Fabric D (black): 5in square Fabric E (pink): 3in square One (1) copy each of the Red Panda Templates 1–26 FINISHED SIZE 7½in x 6½in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ EPP templates do not include seam allowances. ■ EPP = English Paper Piecing ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED Print fabrics used in this project are all from the Speckled collection by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Ruby Star Society. CUTTING OUT 1 Cut your EPP pieces as outlined in…

What’s the story behind the name ‘Toad & Sew’? The name Toad & Sew was inspired by the apparel company Toad & Co. I saw their name once and loved it so much because I have a rescue dog named Toad. This was before I had a business – even before I started quilting for that matter. Once I realised I wanted to start writing patterns, I immediately knew what I wanted to name my brand. You’ve stated before that your grandmother taught you how to sew when you were young. What’s your earliest sewing memory? I used to spend a couple of weeks every summer with my Grandma as a child and some of my first memories of sewing were sitting on her lap as she helped me push…

HPA TO QUILT WITH A AALIINA FOOT Walking foot quilting allows you to experiment with various threads and different designs to create interesting patterns and textures using straight lines. Once you get the hang of this useful technique you can then use your new-found walking foot quilting skills to add an extra dimension to your quilted projects – perfect for quilts, placemats or coasters MARKING AND PLANNING YOUR DESIGN 1 Temporarily mark your fabric to guide your stitch lines. If you are using a Hera marker, you may want to wait until your quilt is basted to mark it, as the lines will show up more clearly after this. For pens and chalk it is easier to mark the fabric when it is on a hard surface. Use a quilting…

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, age, size, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity. We have begun work on a plan to drive meaningful change, but we know it’s a work in progress. We want to listen to you, our readers. Join the conversation on Instagram @lovequiltingmag or get in touch at lovequilting@immediate.co.uk.…

How did you first get into quilting I was actually in my first year of Fashion Design school and my cousin was pregnant. I wanted to make something for her so I decided, “I’ll make a baby quilt!” Sure, I had sewing experience, I’m self-taught, but I had never made a quilt. I cut nine 9in squares from some fabric and just went at it. For being my first-ever quilt, it turned out really well! It wasn’t until 2020, when I started seeing so many beautiful quilts on Instagram, that I really got into quilting…and since then I haven’t looked back! What do you look for when selecting a new quilt pattern to work on? It first starts with the type of project I want to make. Once I know…

YOU WILL NEED Quilt Fabric A (light blue): ½yd Fabric B (dark blue): ¼yd Fabric C (light pink): ¼yd Fabric D (medium pink): ½yd Fabric E (dark pink): 5/ 8 yd Fabric F (darkest pink): ⅜/ 8 yd Fabric G (light yellow): ¼yd Fabric H (medium yellow): ⅜/ 8 yd Fabric I (dark yellow): ⅜/ 8 yd Fabric J (darkest yellow): ⅜/ 8 yd Background fabric: 2 5/ 8 yds Binding fabric: ½yd Batting: 64in x 80in Backing fabric: 4½yds FINISHED SIZE 56in x 72in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ WOF = width…

YOU WILL NEED Quilt Fabric A (light blue): 3/4yd Fabric B (light yellow): 3/4yd Fabric C (light red): 3/4yd Fabric D (light purple): 3/4yd Fabric E (dark blue): one (1) fat eighth Fabric F (dark yellow): one (1) fat eighth Fabric G (dark red): one (1) fat eighth Fabric H (dark purple): one (1) fat eighth Background fabric (white): 1⅜/ 8 yds Binding fabric: ½yd Backing fabric: 4½yds Batting: 62in x 80in FINISHED SIZE 54in x 72in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ Thread supplied by Aurifil (aurifil.com). ■ Daisi used Heirloom Natural Cotton batting supplied by Hobbs Batting…

YOU WILL NEED Fabric A (mint) fabric: ¼yd Fabric B (teal) fabric: ¾yd Fabric C (sky blue) fabric: ¾yd Background fabric: 2yds Backing fabric: 3½yds Binding fabric: ½yd Batting: 60in square FINISHED SIZE 53in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Yulia cut her side sashing strips along the length of the fabric. You can also cut these strips along the width of the fabric and piece together if you prefer. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting. ■ This pattern assumes width of fabric is at least 42in. ■ Fabric supplied by Paintbrush Studio Fabrics (pbsfabrics.com). USE THE HST…

Walking foot (sometimes called an even feed foot): This foot feeds the fabric from the top and bottom so it keeps your quilt sandwich securely together. Some sewing machines will be able to handle minimal quilting without one, but a walking foot is a good investment if you want to do anything more than just a few simple straight lines. Thread: It is up to your personal preference whether you want quilting stitches that ‘disappear’ into the quilt or a heavier thread that stands out and is a feature. Practise with different threads on scraps to see the different effects given by different weight threads. Needle: Use a brand new quilting needle when you begin. A sharp point is essential when sewing through the quilt layers. Choose your thread first,…

YOU WILL NEED To make four Block B Fabric A: ½yd Fabric B: one (1) fat quarter Fabric C: one (1) fat eighth Fabric D: one (1) fat quarter Fabric E: one (1) fat eighth FINISHED SIZE ■ Each block: 12in square (12½in unfinished) ■ Quilt: 72in square To make the whole quilt: ■ Fabric A (navy): 4¾yds ■ Fabric B (light pink): 1¾yds ■ Fabric C (honey): ½yd ■ Fabric D (dark pink): 1yd ■ Fabric E (turquoise): ¾yd ■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd ■ Backing fabric: 4½yds ■ Batting: 80in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ Press well after sewing each seam. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF…