Table of contents for Issue 130 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

If you haven’t already filled your festive to-make list after issue 129, we’re back and bringing you even more stylish seasonal sews! This time we’re thinking of you and your home, whether you’re cuddling under a Christmas quilt watching a family flick (my go-to? Always The Grinch), putting the perfect finishing touch on your tree, or gathering round to unwrap gifts on the big day. Augusto García has designed the modern bauble quilt for the ages, and we’ve pulled together our very best tips for you to boost your curve confidence and make it. Plus, we’re packing knitwear-laden dinosaurs, hand-stitched gingerbread and embracing the spirit of the season with Lorna Kotas-Locke’s quilting for good feature. A very merry Christmas, from ours to yours. LovePatchworkandQuilting LoveQuiltingMag LoveQuiltingMag www.gathered.how/lovequiltingmag…

“If you can sew in a straight line, you can make a quilt” – a sentence we love to say to anyone who’s a little intimidated by the process. But what happens when your lines no longer need to be straight? For anyone somewhat apprehensive about taking the scenic route, here’s some of our best advice for sewing curves. 1 Go slow A tricky one for any of us speed demons, but know that you don’t have to stitch the whole length of a curve in one blast. Turn the speed of your machine to low (if you have the option to), stitch slowly, and stop and adjust as you go to ensure a smooth, pucker-free seam. 2 Practise patience Feeling zen after reducing your speed? Let’s keep…

FOR MORE FPP PROJECTS HEAD TO WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG PIECE MULTICOLOURED SCARVES USING SMALL SCRAPS OF PRINT FABRIC FROM YOUR STASH! YOU WILL NEED ■ Blue background fabric: ½yd■ Light green fabric: ¼yd■ Dark green fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Purple hat fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ Yellow scarf fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ Blue scarf fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ Red scarf fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ Black eye fabric: 2in square■ Batting: 24in square■ Backing fabric: 24in square■ Binding fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ One (1) copy each of Dinosaur Template Sections A–Z FINISHED SIZE ■ 20in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams to the side, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing.■ Templates include seam allowances around…

PRACTISE A RANGE OF DIFFERENT STITCHES TO LOOK LIKE ICED DECORATION! YOU WILL NEED To make four (4) ornaments: ■ Brown fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Batting: 10in square ■ White perle cotton or stranded embroidery thread ■ Baker’s twine ■ Toy stuffing (optional) ■ One (1) copy each of the Tree, Snowflake, Bauble and Heart templates FINISHED SIZE ■ Each approx 3½in across NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. FABRICS USED The brown fabric is Caramel from the Tilda Doll Fabric collection by Tilda Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From the brown fabric cut: ■ One (1) 10in square. ■ Four (4) 5in squares. 2 From the batting cut: ■ Four (4) 5in squares. EMBROIDERING THE ORNAMENTS 3 Trace…

Zeïba Monod Zeïba loves to create colourful, modern quilts, experimenting with different techniques. Stitch her oh-so-simple sack on p27 and fill it with pressies for the big day! Theo Randall Foundation Paper Piecing pattern designer Theo specialises in adorable animals: you can find their mini quilt on p51, featuring a cosy dinosaur in winter woollies Sarah Campbell Sarah discovered the joys of quilting back when her son was tiny! We’re sure you’ll love her kitsch, candy-coloured Christmas quilt and cushion on p56 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 reflectsc and celebrates the diversity of the quilting community. Quilting is for everyone, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, size, ability, sexual…

FESTIVE FABRICS ARE THE PERFECT INGREDIENT TO ADD MERRIMENT TO THIS MAKE YOU WILL NEED Checkerboard stocking ■ Fabric A (dark teal): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric B (green striped): ½yd■ Fabric C (blue pattern): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric D (topaz green): ¾yd■ Batting: 38in x 28in■ One (1) copy of the Stocking Template FINISHED SIZE ■ Approx 14in x 18in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in.■ Press seams open unless otherwise instructed.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RS = right side.■ WS = wrong side.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing.■ Reduce stitch length to 1.5 for FPP.■ Read all instructions before you begin.■ FPP templates include seam allowances around the outer edges only. All other templates include seam…

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FULL SIZE TEMPLATES WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG INCORPORATE A MIXTURE OF DIFFERENT QUILTING DESIGNS TO ADD PLAYFUL TEXTURE YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (yellow): ¾yd■ Fabric B (orange): 1yd■ Fabric C (bright pink): 5/8yd■ Fabric D (red): 7/8yd■ Fabric E (dark blue): 5/8yd■ Fabric F (dark pink): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric G (dark red): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric H (purple): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric I (turquoise): one (1) fat eighth■ Background fabric (white): 2¾yds■ Batting: 80in square■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd■ Backing fabric: 4¾yds■ One (1) copy each of Templates T1–T15 FINISHED SIZE ■ 71in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are scant ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise noted.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Starching your…

NINE-PATCH BLOCKS AND SAWTOOTH STARS COMBINE IN THIS MODERN IRISH CHAIN! YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Background fabric (white): 2yds ■ Thirteen (13) print fabrics: ½yd of each ■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd ■ Backing fabric: 4¾yds ■ Batting: 83in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 75in square NOTES ■ Sarah suggests that you mix and match your print groups when making the Star and Plus blocks. ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WS = wrong side. ■ RS = right side. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Pattern assumes width of fabric is at least 42in. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle. ■ Fabric supplied by FIGO Fabrics (figofabrics.com). FABRICS USED All fabrics in this…

There are so many things I love about quilting. The feeling of making something with my hands. The feeling of satisfaction when things come together just as I imagine. The feeling of surprise when it doesn’t go quite as planned, but I still like it. The feeling of belonging to a local quilting community, a global quilting community, a quilting community across time. But most of all, I love that it gives me a sense of empowerment. There are so many facets of our lives that we don’t have control over. It could be that our health doesn’t allow us to do things the way we want. Maybe a loved one needs us to care for them – a lot. Perhaps our jobs are highly satisfying, but also highly demanding.…

THIS BLOCK WOULD BE PERFECT FOR FUSSY CUTTING AND KALEIDOSCOPE EFFECTS! YOU WILL NEED To make three (3) Block 8: ■ Fabric C: 1/8yd ■ Fabric E: one (1) fat eighth ■ Fabric F: one (1) fat eighth ■ Fabric K: ¼yd ■ Fabric N (background): 3/8yd ■ Eighteen (18) copies each of Templates 1–3 (six (6) each per block) FINISHED SIZE ■ Block: 10in square (10½in square unfinished) ■ Quilt: 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise stated. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ EPP = English Paper Piecing. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ A fat sixteenth is 9in x 11in. ■ Press well after sewing each seam. ■ For EPP, you may want…

TRADITIONAL PIECING AND EASY HST UNITS MAKE THIS A BEGINNER-FRIENDLY PROJECT! YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (pink): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric B (blue): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric C (red): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric D (gold): one (1) fat quarter■ Background fabric (white): 1½yds■ Lining fabric: 1½yds■ Ribbon or cord: 1¾yds■ Batting: 36in x 50in FINISHED SIZE ■ 22in x 33in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open or to one side, as preferred.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Fabric supplied by Wool Warehouse (woolwarehouse.co.uk).■ Zeïba used Aurifil 50wt thread in Natural White for piecing (aurifil.com). FABRICS USED Solids are Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman, as follows: ■ Fabric A: Bellini.■ Fabric B: Capri.■ Fabric C:…

Quilts are woven with the memories of those who made them, carefully crafted piece by piece. By the time quilts are gifted, they’ve already been worked in the hands of their maker (or makers) for weeks, months or even years. They’ve been present for their life and also part of it – layers stitched together in the snatched moments of a busy kitchen, or in a quiet evening’s work. Quilts symbolise warmth, homeliness and physical safety, but they are also exceptional vehicles for storytelling. They symbolise love, give comfort when it feels like there is none, or amplify voices that are overlooked. They make gifts like no other. Lorna Kotas-Locke talks to quilters who weave this spirit into their work – some through the making of exquisitely crafted gifts, and…

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FULL SIZE TEMPLATES WWW.GATHERED.HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG Y-SEAMS ARE MADE EASIER THANKS TO THESE JUMBO-SIZED HEXAGON BLOCKS! YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: ½yd ■ Fabric B: ½yd ■ Fabric C: 17/8yds ■ Fabric D: 1¼yds ■ Fabric E: 1¼yds ■ Fabric F: 5/8yd ■ Fabric G: 5/8yd ■ Fabric H: ½yd ■ Fabric I: ½yd ■ Fabric J: 1yd ■ Fabric K: 3/8yd ■ Fabric L: ¾yd ■ Fabric M: ½yd ■ Fabric N: 1¼yds ■ Fabric O: ¾yd ■ Binding fabric: 5/8yd ■ Backing fabric: 43/8yds ■ Batting: 78in square ■ One (1) copy of the Hexagon Template FINISHED SIZE ■ 70in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF= width of fabric. ■…

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO: BINDING Binding is an all-important part of the quilting process – the final step before you get to enjoy your finished quilt! In this expert tutorial, Paula shows you how to bind your quilts like a pro. Plus, you’ll be able to use the handy binding tool that came with this issue to speed up the process! HOW TO BIND YOUR QUILT HOW TO MAKE BINDING 1 To calculate the amount of binding needed for your project, add up the measurements for all four sides of the quilt, and add 16in. This is the minimum length of finished binding you will need. 2 If you’re cutting WOF binding strips, divide the total from step 1 by 40 (or by the width of your fabric without selvedges).…

1 Christmas camper First things first, have you ever seen a cuter stocking?! Stephanie of Patch and Dot created these Foundation Paper Pieced cuties using her 'This is the One' block pattern and Kellie South of Ma & Me Designs' Chubby Christmas Stocking pattern. Adorable! patchanddot.com 2 Two-tone scraps Have yourself a merry little Christmas morning with a trio of playful patchwork stockings to store your gifts! We've got all three of Debbie von Grabler-Crozier's modern stocking patterns up on our Etsy store, in one easy-sew bundle. Mix and match your scraps or curate the perfect palette. TQandLPQPatternShop.etsy.com 3 Add some appliqué For a cool, crisp and modern stocking, look no further than this for inspiration. Berene of Happy Sew Lucky used her simple softies templates to layer up these…