Table of contents for 111 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

While most of us quilters have large quantities of fabric and enthusiasm, one thing we often don’t have large quantities of is time. It’s important that – in amongst our long-standing WIPs – we treat ourselves to easy accomplishments and feel-good finishes to keep our gusto going! That’s why this issue we’ve packed the mag with simple blocks, speedy patterns and bite-sized options. Don’t have time for a full quilt? Make the coordinating mini, cushion or bag instead! Have an afternoon free? Piece Kate Webber’s graphic wall hanging in just one sitting. We’ve got Half-square Triangles, easy strips, basic squares and minimal blocks, so you can ensure a quick win for yourself, no matter your style or technical ability. What are you waiting for?!…

To create the rainbow Pineapple block as shown, cut out the fabrics as follows: From the background fabric cut: ■ Four (4) inside triangles. ■ Four (4) trapezoids for Round 2. ■ Four (4) trapezoids for Round 4. From the rainbow fabrics cut: ■ One (1) 2½in centre square ■ Four (4) trapezoids for Round 1. ■ Four (4) trapezoids for Round 3. ■ Four (4) outside triangles. UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEMPLATES Your template set is comprised of a triangle shape and a trapezoid shape. These will create an 8in finished square block. Each block consists of four rounds of progressively larger trapezoids, with an inner and outer set of triangles, all around a central square, as shown in Fig 1. CUTTING OUT 1 Cut several strips of fabric to measure…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Fabric B: 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric C: 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric D: 3/4yd ■ Fabric E: 7/ 8 yd ■ Fabric F: 3/4yd ■ Fabric G: 3/4yd ■ Fabric H: ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Fabric I (includes binding): 3/4yd ■ Fabric J: 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric K: ½yd ■ Batting: 72in x 80in ■ Backing: 4½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 64in x 72in USE PINS TO MAKE SURE YOUR SEAMS MATCH PERFECTLY TO CREATE THIS ZIG-ZAG DESIGN! NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ Templates include seam allowances. ■…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Background fabric: 1½yd ■ Five (5) coloured fabrics: ¼yd each ■ Binding fabric: ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Backing fabric (at least 45in wide): 1½yd ■ Batting: 50in x 60in FINISHED SIZE ■ 50in x 40in A DARKER BACKGROUND FABRIC ALLOWS YOUR COLOURED FABRICS TO REALLY POP! NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ Instructions presume background and coloured fabrics are at least 42in wide after selvedges are removed. FABRICS USED All fabrics used are Tula Pink Solids by Tula Pink for FreeSpirit Fabrics in Celestial (background), Legendary, Stargazer, Snapdragon, Marigold and Matcha. CUTTING OUT 1 From the background fabric cut: ■ One…

Gaze at any quilt and you will be assured of the time, skill and love that has gone into its creation. But what of the lasting effects on its maker? The truth is, there is an unseen facet of quilting that runs much deeper and leaves behind a positive mark. Beyond swoonsome fabric stashes and the beguiling symmetry of patchwork lie the mental health benefits of the craft. It’s a creative magic you may not have considered before. Quilting has a certain je ne sais quoi that calms the mind, a quality that soothes. Hand appliqué lover Yasmeen Kreebani Branton of @sand.and.stars (sandandstars.co.uk) finds solace in her slower making. “It feels like an understatement to say it just makes me happy,” she reflects, “because it’s so much more than that.…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Print fabrics: sixty one (61) 5in squares ■ Lining fabric: 1⅛/ 8 yds ■ Fusible batting: 28in x 38in ■ Lightweight fusible interfacing: 14in x 19in ■ 1½in wide webbing: 3½yds ■ Two (2) 1½in swivel hooks ■ Two (2) 1½in D-rings ■ One (1) slide buckle ■ Two (2) magnetic clasps ■ One (1) 30in zipper FINISHED SIZE ■ Approx 15in x 21in x 6in USING A HANDY PACK OF CHARM SQUARES WILL MAKE YOUR FABRIC PULL A BREEZE! NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Backstitch at the beginning and end of each seam to secure. ■ RST= right sides together ■ Felie used two charm packs for her print fabrics.…

Felie Hempfling Felie is a pro at piecing patchwork quilts and accessories using all the colours of the rainbow, such as her beginner-friendly duffle bag project on p69! Shannon Fraser Head to p85 to find the first block in Shannon’s new Block of the Month series, Little Forest! You’ll be able to build your skills and learn tonnes of new techniques Kathleen Anderson Kathleen loves to create quilt patterns that put a fun modern spin on traditional blocks. Find her playful Pinwheel block quilt and tote bag on p60!…

YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Background fabric: 2½yds ■ Fabric A (red): 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric B (dark pink): 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric C (medium pink): 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric D (light pink): 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric E (lightest pink): ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Fabric F (green): ¼yd ■ Binding: ½yd ■ Backing fabric: 4 5/ 8 yds ■ Batting: 65in x 83in FINISHED SIZE ■ 57in x 75in EASY STRIPS MAKES THIS A SWEETLY SIMPLE, BEGINNER FRIENDLY PROJECT! NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Scant ¼in seam allowance means you are using a needle's width less than ¼in. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ CST = Corner-square Triangle. ■ WOF = width…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Dark print fabrics: five (5) fat quarters ■ Light print fabrics: four (4) fat quarters ■ White fabric: ½yd ■ Backing fabric: 3/4yd ■ One (1) set of Pineapple block templates (included with mag) FINISHED SIZE ■ 24in square WHY NOT USE UP SMALL PRINTS OR FAT QUARTERS FROM YOUR STASH FOR THIS PROJECT? NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Fabrics supplied by LoveCrafts (lovecrafts.com). FABRICS USED Fabrics are all from the Painterly Blooms collection by LoveCrafts. CUTTING OUT 1 Before you begin, choose one dark print and one light print to use for the rounds in your centre block. Refer to the instructions on p6 for information on how to use your…

YASMEEN Yasmeen is an advocate for slow sewing and its calming effects. She loves sharing her passion with others with her hand appliqué patterns, video tutorials on Instagram and virtual teaching programmes on her website. sandandstars.co.uk sand.and.stars KATE Ohio-based quilt designer Kate shares her beautiful block patterns on her Etsy store. For her, quilting has been a creative outlet, seeing her through challenging periods of her life and allowing her to slow down. quiltwithkate.etsy.com katebasti DONNA Donna loves making and designing modern quilt patterns. She finds that there's a certain thrill in seeing pieces of fabric transformed into a fully fledged quilt! xoxsew.com xoxsew…

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO: THE CATHEDRAL WINDOW BLOCK The Cathedral Window quilt block takes its inspiration from the curves and colours of stained glass windows in churches and cathedrals. The block became popular in the 1930s and remains a popular quilt block to this day. The Cathedral Window block is traditionally made by folding fabric and hand stitching, but Paula will show you how to machine stitch one from start to finish. The Cathedral Window cushion pattern is a great introduction to the block – and once you've gained confidence with the technique, you can have a play around with prints and design your own. HOW TO SEW A CATHEDRAL WINDOW BLOCK THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF A CATHEDRAL WINDOW BLOCK 1 The cathedral window block is traditionally made from three fabrics…

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@ourmedia.co.uk.…

How did you first get into quilting? Curiosity. My mom needed something to do when she first moved to the States from Thailand. She had some garment sewing experience, so my mother-in-law introduced her to quilting. The only problem was the language barrier, as my mom doesn't speak English, so at first I was just there as a translator for her and had no interest in it myself. I had no idea what quilting was, and I had to Google everything she asked me about quilting. I didn’t like waiting to find answers, I felt like I wanted to be able to answer things as soon as she asked. So, I learned to quilt. (I’ve always been an impatient person!) I made my first quilt not knowing what a ¼…

Imperfectly-made is better than not having been made at all. Don't allow fear of wasting your time or resources to keep you from trying. Just get in there and make something... you'll learn something in the process! "I wish I had more time to sew. But I'm just so busy." I’ve said it myself. I’ve heard others say it, too. There are so many things competing for our attention each day. It often feels like there is no time to do what we want to do, because we are too busy doing what we must do. There is simply no time to create. Creating, even though it is a form of self-care, often feels indulgent. But creative time is necessary. Especially when it serves as much needed 'me-time'. Studies have…

YOU WILL NEED Quilt THIS DESIGN IS EASIER THAN IT MAY LOOK - SIMPLY COMBINE SQUARES AND NINE-PATCHES! ■ Fabric A (red): ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Fabric B (dark pink): ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Fabric C (orange): ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Fabric D (yellow): 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric E (light pink): 5/ 8 yd ■ Fabric F (dark blue): 3/4yd ■ Fabric G (light blue): ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Background fabric (white): 1⅛/ 8 yds ■ Backing fabric: 3½yds ■ Batting: 58in x 70in ■ Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 50in x 62in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Instructions assume WOF is 42in after selvedges are removed. ■…

YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (background): 3½yds ■ Fabric B (ochre): 1yd ■ Fabric C (pink): ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Fabric D (blue): ⅜/ 8 yd ■ Backing fabric: 4½yds ■ Batting: 66in x 82in ■ Binding fabric: ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 58in x 70in NEW TO HALF-RECTANGLE TRIANGLES? MASTER THEM WITH THIS EASY PATTERN! NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ HRT = Half-rectangle Triangle. ■ Pattern assumes that the width of fabric is at least 42in. ■ Fabric supplied by Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com). FABRICS USED All fabrics are from Ruby Star Society collections, as follows:…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Dark orange fabric: 9in square ■ Light green fabric: 5in square ■ Dark green fabric: 3¼in square ■ Brown fabric: 4in square ■ White fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ One (1) copy each of Templates A, B and C FINISHED SIZE ■ Block: 19in x 15in (19½in x 15½in unfinished) ■ Quilt: 59in x 70in To make the whole quilt: ■ Peach fabric (Peachy Keen): one (1) fat quarter ■ Light orange fabric (Pumpkin): one (1) fat eighth ■ Dark orange fabric (Mandarin): one (1) fat quarter ■ Pink fabric (Perfect Pink): ¾yd ■ Burgundy fabric (Claret): one (1) fat eighth ■ Lime fabric (Limeade): ¼yd ■ Light green fabric (Avocado): one (1) fat quarter ■ Mid green fabric (Pasture): one (1) fat eighth ■…