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B rit a i n s N o .1 g u i d e to f a b ri c & p atc hwo r k
U S E YO U R
S TA SH BY
COLOUR
BEAUTIFUL
DESIGNS & IDEAS
Reverse appliqu portholes
Understand colour values
Upcycled shirts cushion
Triple zipped pouch
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Hello
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and welcome to
Issue 35 of Quilt Now.
S
pring is finally here! The days are getting longer and my
winter coat has been packed away in celebration and
anticipation of summer (Im not quite ready to pack the winter
woollies away though).
insta-QUILTS
Heres what youve been making this
month over on Instagram
@craftykjs used her

free drunkards path Art Editor Sher brought
templates from issue Pickles the rabbit to our
33 to make some photoshoot this month.
gorgeous cushions He had a fab time (it
might be that we enjoyed
it more), and youll spot
him hopping onto quite a
few projects as you flick
through this issue.
@lsquared_quilts We love a project that

has been going crazy uses up a lot of fabric, and
with half square Annes stars quilt with
triangles to make the matching cushions does
two-for-one quilts just that. You can get the
from issue 16 quilt and three matching
cushions out of a fat
quarter bundle with
very little waste.
@inghelhoe has been

bitten by the boxy pouch
bug. This one is a beauty!
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In this months...
FEATURES
32
6 MAKING OUR MONTH
All the latest news and trends in the world
of patchwork and quilting
8 WORKSHOPS
Find a class, make new friends and support
your local quilt shop!
20 BOOKSHELF
74 We cant resist these inspiring reads
28 FABRICS
Our favourite fabric collections and
inspirations this month
10 36 TECHNIQUE FOCUS
Susan Standen guides us through mastering
portholes with her stunning make
40 AURIFIL THREAD OFFER

Visit one of the advertised shops to claim a
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48 SUBSCRIBE TO QUILT NOW

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85 BLOCK OF THE MONTH

Reene Witchard presents the next
instalment of her mystery block
of the month
90 TEMPLATES
Page 56 Templates for this issues projects (download
full-size templates at www.quiltnow.co.uk)
98 GIVEAWAYS
This issues fabulous prizes and offers!
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10 BLUE STARS
Tiny pops of yellow take Susans design
to the next level
17 RAID THE WARDROBE

This upcycled cushion cover is a great way
to use up scraps or recycle old cotton shirts
23 USING YOUR FREE GIFT

We talk you through using your FREE
hand-piecing templates
24 LAZY WEEKEND
The simple patchwork and extra soft
30 TRIPLE BAG 68 FUN FIESTA
cottons in this quilt make it perfect for
Interlinked zipped pouches that youll Simply pieced checks for a fabulous
lazy weekend lie-ins
want to make again and again! picnic quilt
43 RAINBOW UNICORN 74 VALUE

Paula is back with another fantastic animal This is a fantastic technique for using up
17
patchwork block your fabric scraps
51 OWL COIN PURSE 79 QUILTED BOOK BAG

The owl is a Japanese symbol of happiness, This roomy book bag is big enough to use
and this pouch is sure to bring joy to as an everyday shoulder bag
whoever you make it for!
56 FLYING IN THE STARS

Get the most from those big prints you
just cant bear to cut up
A NOTE ON MEASUREMENTS
Metric or imperial measurements are included in each
62 ZEN PIECE project, as per the designers preference. Converting
measurements could interfere with accuracy. Ensure
Table runner or wall hanging, this is a lovely you read the instructions thoroughly before starting.
block design for any modern interior
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LOOK SHARP
Stylish, sleek and pretty bloomin sharp,
the new Ultimate Bordeaux Scissors are
a must-have for your sewing box. They
include soft-touch handles that only require
a light amount of pressure to cut, making
stitch art
them comfortable and easy to use for a
long period of time. Each pair comes in a
chic leather case to help protect the blades
too. To find your nearest stockist, contact The Museum of East
clover@stockistenquiries.co.uk Anglian Life in Suffolk
celebrates its 50th
anniversary this year
and what better way to
commemorate it than with a great big textiles exhibition? Entitled Fields,
Fabric and French Knots, it brings together new work by members of
Embroiders Guild groups in Suffolk and Essex to explore the local area, its
history, coastline, diverse wildlife and people. Supported by the Big Lottery
Funds Celebrate programme, the works will be displayed across the
museums 75-acre site and visitors are encouraged to get involved in one
of the workshops or drop-in sessions. The exhibition runs from 1st May to
29th October. To find out more, go to www.eastanglianlife.org.uk
Making our month The patchwork and the people that are quilting us happy
Rock the kasbah

Take a trip to the foothills of the Atlas mountains with the WE BELIEVE IN
exotic new Marrakech fabric collection from Gutermann. UNICORNS
Taking inspiration from the unique flavour of Morocco and Were feeling the unicorn love this
its rich history, the fabric combines mosaic motifs and bold month. A cross between a horse and
paisley prints to create a colourful collection ideal for quilts, an actual rainbow, theyre guaranteed
cushions, throws and table runners. We think this would work to cheer us up at Quilt Now towers. If
beautifully on the Lazy Weekend quilt on page 24 if you fancy youre enjoying our unicorn cushion
giving it a Moorish vibe. There are 36 designs altogether, over on page 43 you can carry on
which are available for 17.95 per metre, as well as fat quarter horsing about with this amazing
bundles and co-ordinated ribbons, cord and buttons so theres unicorn cupcake kit! Perfect for parties
certainly a lot of options to play with! To see the full collection for big kids and little ones. Get yours
and find your nearest stockist, visit www.gutermann.com or from Little Baby Company for 11.95
email gutermann@stockistenquiries.co.uk from www.notonthehighstreet.com
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SHOP OF THE MONTH
SERENDIPITY
Serendipity stocks for all ages and tastes in the quaint
shop based in Bovey Tracey, a town well known for its
crafts! Experienced tutors run regular workshops in
store and owners Myriam and Sunny work hard to bring
quilters a wonderful experience
Hi Myriam and Sunny,

how are you and what are
you up to at the
shop today?
CIRCUS Today, in between teaching
The big top has come to town; Tildas new Circus our second instalment of the
collection is here! Packed with elephants, bunting and Countryside Idyll quilt course
a whole host of bright florals and patterns, its ideal for using the lovely Heartwood
quilting projects, or for making adorable little hefalump fabric from Makower, Im
buddies. The 100% cotton fabric is available from
making a sample for a Christmas workshop later on in the year and
16.80 per metre and there are elephant and giraffe kits,
weve just had two big deliveries.
patterns and some rather cute ribbon and buttons too!
If youre a fan of co-ordination, Tilda and designer Tone
Finnanger have you covered! Find your nearest stockist Tell us about how Serendipity came to be
at groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk The word Serendipity means pleasant surprise or fortunate
happenstance, and this is exactly how we came to take over the
shop. We remarked many years ago to the then owner of the shop
that one day we would love to own a shop like this. This became a
reality when Francis, the owner, fell ill and Myriam was offered a job
with the idea of taking over later in the year.
What do you think sets you apart from other stores?

We are not just another quilt shop! One of our customers calls our
shop her sanctuary and we think that says it all. We are not just here
helping our customers choose fabric and notions, it is much more
than that.
Do you have a favourite fabric that you like to use?

We absolutely love Tilda fabric! The quality is superb, but its the
prints that keep us ordering more and more.
Tell us about any classes and workshops that are

coming up.
We always have lots of workshops on offer in store, and you can find
out more by heading to our website!
What are the best, and most challenging, things about

running a patchwork and quilt shop?
On the road
The very best thing is the interaction with our customers, especially
teaching them in our workshops. The smile on their faces when they
have finished a quilt, bag or wall hanging is priceless.
Hochanda is going on a road trip! The TV craft channel
will be hosting two events showcasing top brands, products
Finally, is there is anything exciting coming up that
and companies, as well as household crafty names. The first
youd like to tell our
creative weekend takes place 13th 14th May at the Kent
Event Centre and the second will be further north in Derby, readers about?
at Donington Park Racetrack on 17th 18th June. Both will Do we dare to say the
include demonstrations of the latest products and materials C(hristmas) word already? As Serendipity
for crafters, as well as exciting new techniques and make a business you always have to Patchwork & Quilting
and take opportunities. Plus, youll get the chance to be part be at least one step ahead and 6 Station Road,
of the live Hochanda TV audience! To buy your ticket and we are both working on several Bovey Tracey
to keep up to date with the latest exhibitors and presenters, Devon TQ13 9AL
projects for autumn.
01626 836246
head to www.createitevents.com
www.serendipityquilts.co.uk
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WorkshopS
Claire Muir at Sew Creative
Petersfield, Hampshire
Frank Nutt
Kings Heath, Birmingham
Sew Creative stocks fine fabrics,
Frank Nutt has around sewing accessories, Janome and
100 sewing machines and Elna sewing machines, notions
Swot up on your sewing skills with overlockers on display. and craft kits.
www.sewcreative.org.uk
these fabulous classes Workshops are held upstairs
and led by Claire.
www.clairemuir.co.uk
Happy Hare Pippins Patchwork

Chapeltown, Sheffield
& Crafts
Cost: 35
This independent sewing store Market Deeping, Lincolnshire
stocks a wide range of fabric, Pippins stocks Makower,
including Michael Miller, Riley Andover, Tilda and more. All
Blake and Tula Pink. classes are bookable with a 5
www.handmadehappy
non-refundable deposit 6th May
hare.com
www.pippinspatchwork.uk
Quilt in a day (squares)
6th May Using a pre-cut 5 charm pack,
29th April
Introduction Nine patch taster make a lap/cot sized quilt,
to sewing machines You will learn to make a
learning the techniques needed.
Cost: 65
For people who are new to using nine-patch block using the 29th April
a sewing machine, we cover the
basics in this class.
American hand-pieced method. Silk paper and 26th May
Cost: 12.50
Cost: 20 embroidered cards Kaleidoscope
13th May Make small pieces of silk patchwork
13th & 14th May Learn to sew half paper and create texture by An introduction to kaleidoscope
Intermediate square triangles taster trapping threads, silk tops and patchwork using various angles
machine patchwork You will learn to make a
pieces of fabric.
Cost: 65
on the quilters ruler.
Cost: 45
chevron quilt friendship star block using the
Make a patchwork quilt suitable American hand-pieced method. 6th May
for a childs play mat, lap quilt Cost: 12.50
or cot.
Free-machine
Cost: 75 embroidery
for beginners
For people who would love
to learn how to free-machine
embroider.
Cost: 65
13th May
Free-machine 17th June
10th June embroidered Quilt in a day (triangles)

Using 10 squares make a
Intermediate machine 27th May lace flowers lap/cot sized quilt, learning the
patchwork flying English paper Make flowers by free-machine techniques needed.
embroidering individual petals Cost: 75
geese cushion piecing taster onto soluble fabric.
Make a patchwork cushion Learn the English paper piecing
Cost: 65 15th July
using half square triangles in a technique and learn to make a
traditional flying geese design. block and hand appliqu. 27th May
Miniature quilt
Cost: 25 Cost: 17.50 Guest tutor Julia Gahagan will
Vintage rose teach you to make your own
10th June
25th June workshop miniature village quilt.
Cost: 65
Needle-felted fox Tumbling blocks taster Make a delicate rose by
Create a cute needle-felted fox You will learn to make a free-machine embroidering
from carded wool in this fun and tumbling blocks block, and individual petals onto a
friendly workshop. hand appliqu. soluble fabric.
Cost: 35 Cost: 17.50 Cost: 65
Vintage rose
workshop
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P ROJEC T: QU I LT
WE USED
Fabric from Susans stash
Try www.pelennapatchworks.co.uk
for colour bundles and use QN1000
for 10% off your first order!
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PROJEC T: QU ILT
BLUE
stars
The tiny pops of yellow in Susans quilt
take this design to the next level
BY SUSAN STANDEN
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P ROJEC T: QU I LT
This is a
scrap-friendly
project perfect
for using up the
colours you have
most of in your
scrap basket
THINGS TO
REMEMBER
FQ fat quarter
WOF width of fabric
HST half square triangle
FINISHED SIZE: 72 SQUARE
CUTTING ASSEMBLY
MATERIALS
18 fat quarters of a mix of blue
& grey fabric (or 36 scraps at
From each FQ of blue and grey fabric, cut:
4 4 squares and 4 5 squares (or, if you
choose to do a totally scrappy quilt, the
1 Pair each blue/grey 5 square with
a background 5 square. Pair each
pink square and yellow square with a
least 10 square) pattern requires 72 4 squares and background 5 square. On the back of
9 pink scraps at least 72 5 squares) each background square draw a diagonal
10 square line from one corner to the opposite
9 yellow scraps at From each pink scrap, cut: corner. Keeping the paired squares right
least 5 square 4 5 squares sides together sew a scant seam on
21/2 yards background fabric each side of the drawn line, cut along the
(or at least 12 fat quarters of From each yellow scrap, cut: drawn line, press open and trim to 4
neutral/low-volume fabric) 5 square square, ensuring you keep the diagonal
3/4 yard binding fabric seam in the corners.
21/4 yards extra-wide From the background fabric, cut:

backing fabric (or 41/2 yards
regular-width fabric)
21/4 yards wadding at least
2 4 x WOF strips and 15 5 x WOF
strips. From the 4 x WOF strips cut
18 4 squares and from the 5 x WOF
2 Each 24 block requires 16 blue/grey
HSTs, eight pink HSTs, two yellow HSTs,
eight 4 blue/grey squares and two
80 wide strips cut a total of 117 5 squares (or, if background 4 squares. Lay them out as
you choose to have a scrappy background, per the diagram provided and piece nine
cut the total number of squares required blocks. Piece the nine blocks into a quilt
from the scraps you choose) top, ensuring that the placement of the
yellow HSTs in the corners is the same
From the binding fabric, cut: with each block. (See diagram.)
7 2 x WOF strips
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PROJEC T: QU ILT
KEEP ORGANISED!
Put all the different
coloured sections in
piles so you can speed
up block assembly
DIAGRAM NEED A BINDING

Designer:
REFRESHER COURSE?
SUSAN
STANDEN Check out Amanda Jean
3 Create a quilt sandwich and baste the
quilt by your preferred method. Quilt as
desired. Square up the quilt and trim any
Susan is a Canadian wife, mother, individual,
chief cook and bottle washer and lover
Nylands quilt making basics on
her blog www.crazymomquilts.
excess wadding and backing fabric. Join of food and crafting living in the British blogspot.com
countryside. Her motto life is good!
the binding strips and bind the quilt by
www.canadianabroad-susan.blogspot.co.uk
your preferred method.
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S H O PP I NG
SAFETY
FIRST
Store your ribbon, trim, measuring tape and bias
binding in style with this enormous safety pin!
Why not hang it on

the wall above your
sewing machine so
that everything is in
easy reach?
This giant safety pin measures 52x6.5cm and is

available for 17.36 from www.papermash.co.uk
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The Old Stables
17-23 Poplar Road
Kings Heath
Birmingham B14 7AA
T: 0121 443 5555
E: info@franknutt.co.uk
Three ways to buy - online by telephone or visit the shop

Lots of honest, helpful and friendly advice.
Over 80 sewing machines and overlockers on show, ready for demonstration.
We stock Bernina, Bernette, Brother, Elna, Husqvarna,

Janome, Juki and Singer machines.
We have an extensive range of Horn cabinets and chairs on display.
We also do machine accessories, software, dress forms and workshops.
Free customer car park
www.franknutt.co.uk
Come and see us at Quilts UK,
Three Counties Showground, Malvern 18th-21st May
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PROJEC T: CU S HION
RAID THE
wardrobe
This upcycled cushion cover is a great
way to use up scraps or to recycle any
old cotton shirts or clothes
BY CHRIS ENGLISH
TIP
Charity shops are
a great source of
fabric once youve
used up your own
clothes, and its for
a good cause!
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P ROJEC T: CU S H I ON
You can get loads

of fabric from a
shirt cut along
the seams, remove
the cuffs and
collar (dont throw
these away),
and keep all the
buttons and label.
Youll easily get
the equivalent of a
fat quarter
Make! QUILT TOP

dont buy
Its really important to consider
1 Cut fabric into the same length strips
from the front and back of the shirts,
anywhere between and 3 wide. They
NOTES:
Try adding a porthole in

a clashing colour the
what you have that could be should vary in width and dont have to be
recycled. How many shirts/cotton contrast of a circle amongst
straight. (See pics A to B.)
dresses are loitering at the back the straight lines creates
visual interest. Turn to page
of the wardrobe never to be worn
again? These can be turned into
a practical and beautiful quilt or
2 Sew strips with seam together in
a random way, but dont sew two of
the same colour together. You will end up
36 for Susans step-by-step
method on this technique!
cushion cover with a new piece of striped fabric! Iron the
pieced fabric flat and trim any seams that
are too bulky. (See pics C to E.)
5 You can either cut the piece of fabric
into blocks, or square it up for a more
MATERIALS 3 Fold the pieced fabric and cut a

straight line through it, and then cut
improv syle. (See Pic I.)

2 shirts
approximately
the remaining piece in the same way.
6 Join the blocks together with seam
and trim any bulky seams (dont worry
1 fat quarter plain fabric
4 Sew these pieces together, but joining
new edges together. If you need to,
if this isnt perfect quilting).
adjust and trim the pieces to fit. When

done youll have another unique piece of
fabric. Press flat and repeat the above
7 At this point you can appliqu on a cuff
if you want to use more of the shirt. You
can also sew the buttons on as an extra
process twice more. (See pics F to H.) detail if you wish.
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PROJEC T: CU S HION
A B C
D E F
G H I
8 Baste onto the wadding and quilt in

your preferred way. I like to free-motion
quilt or quilt in straight lines, but any style
will work. Make your cushion cover in the
way you usually would; I usually make an
envelope cushion.
PRACTICE MAKES
PERFECT!
Dont be afraid of
using different types
of fabric if one shirt
Designer:
CHRIS
is cotton and another
ENGLISH silk, for example
Chris makes quilts from a variety of fabric
including old clothes. He gives fabric a new
lease of life in beautiful and practical makes
www.chrisenglishquilts.com
Instagram afullenglish
QN35.P17.indd 19 21/03/2017 14:54

On this months
BOOKSHELF
We cant get our noses out of these inspiring reads
WONDERFUL
ONE-PATCH QUILTS
by Sara Nephew and Marci Baker
24.38 C&T Publishing
Practise your cutting and piecing with
this colourful new book dedicated to
bold one-patch designs. Established
authors Sara Nephew and Marci Baker
showcase how to use simple patches
made from triangles, half hexagons, diamonds and other
easily repeated motifs to create 20 beautiful and cleverly
constructed quilts. There are full-size templates included
and as well as being guided through every step of the quilts
and wall hanging projects, it also teaches you about colour
placement to create statement quilt tops. Time to start
shopping for colourful fabric! Learn more about this
book at www.ctpub.com
SEW THIS AND THAT!

by Sherri K. Falls
19.99 Martingale
Ideal for anyone looking for fun, but not too
fiddly, patchwork projects, this colourful new
book is packed with inspiring designs for
summer. There are 13 patchwork and quilting
designs to create, including everything from
table runners and mats to cute cushions and
handy tote bags. As well as piecing and quilting guides, the book
has a special focus on finishing techniques such as binding and hand
embroidery giving your make an extra-special touch. Theres a great
mix of quick-make gifts and more intermediate projects to appeal to
all abilities. Get your copy at www.shopmartingale.com
QN35.P20.indd 20 21/03/2017 14:24

BIG BOOK OF
TABLE TOPPERS
Compiled by Karen M Burns
26.99 Martingale
A table runner is not just for Christmas! Or
so they say. And in this diverse new book
Karen M Burns takes us through an impressive
56 different toppers, each packed with
techniques and beautiful photos, from leading
designers. There are long and short, skinny
and wide and a real mix of modern and traditional, simple and more
complex designs. As well as seasonal-themed table toppers, youll find
styles and colour schemes suitable for year-round stitching and gift
giving. Ideal for adding a handmade touch to dinnertime! Pick up your
copy at www.shopmartingale.com
I WISH I COULD
SEW! SCRAPPY
PATCHWORK MATS
by Debbie von Grabler-Crozier
16 Vivebooks
Debbie is a bit of a legend over at
Quilt Now towers. Shes been a regular
contributor since the very beginning,
creating everything from beautiful
patchwork bags to creative quilts. So
when we heard Debbie was bringing out an eBook we just had to
review it! This unique resource is the first instalment of the I Wish
I Could Sew! series which, aims to enable you to sew at your own
pace, building your knowledge and confidence, all with the help
of Debbies chatty and relaxed style of teaching. Its like shes in
your sewing room with you! This edition concentrates on coasters
and tablemats, using a whole host of patchwork, quilting, binding
and embellishment techniques. The DVD contains an in-depth
eBook with templates and there are lots of videos to demonstrate
each technique so you can revisit them time and again for
guidance. Available now from www.vivebooks.com
QN35.P20.indd 21 21/03/2017 14:24

13 Fore Street, Wellington, Somerset TA21 8AA
Everything you need for your fabric

projects...
...including Moda (& pre-cuts), Makower,
Lecien, Lewis & Irene, and more!
We also stock waddings, notions,
and books!
Visit our website or give us a call to discuss
our workshops!
www.dottydollyquilting.co.uk
Tel: 01823 660 879
QN35.P22.indd 22 17/03/2017 14:46

U S I N G YOU R F R EE GIF T
HOW TO
hand piece
BY SUSAN STANDEN
Trace around the shape onto the

wrong side of your chosen fabric and
cut it out, allowing for at least a seam
allowance. When the fabric pieces are
cut, lay out the pieces for the section of
the quilt being worked on and place two
adjoining pieces wrong sides together.
Place a pin through the beginning of
the seam line on the top piece of fabric
and through the corresponding mark
on the bottom piece. Pull the pin all the
way through until the pinhead stops its
A B progress and the points on each piece of
fabric are aligned.
Take a second pin and thread it through

the fabric just to the side of the first pin
to hold the fabric pieces in place. Repeat
this process at the end points of the seam.
If it is a long seam it is useful to place a
pin halfway along to keep the sewing lines
straight along the length of the seam line.
(See pics A to D.)
Use a simple running stitch to sew from

point to point. Once two pieces are joined
together, finger-press the seam to one
C D side and add more pieces, following the
same technique.
For a more in-depth

guide to hand piecing,
see Susans technique
focus in issue 31 of
Quilt Now
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P ROJEC T: QU I LT
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PROJEC T: QU ILT
LAZY
weekend
The simple patchwork and extra soft cottons in this quilt make it
the perfect accompaniment to a long lie-in and breakfast in bed
DESIGNED BY KATY JONES
QUILTED BY TRUDI WOOD
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P ROJEC T: QU I LT
Try hunting
online or at your
local market for
Indian woven
cottons and
Madras checks.
Sari fabric with
its sparkly threads
is also ideal and it
adds a little bit
of shimmer to
the quilt!
FINISHED SIZE: APPROXIMATELY 72 SQUARE

FINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 18
ASSEMBLY
MATERIALS
variety of lightweight
Indian-style cotton or shirting
1 Press and straighten your fabric,
remove the selvedges and cut a total of
96 5 squares and 160 6 squares from as
fabric (as many different many different fabrics as possible. Cut the
prints and colours as possible, binding fabric into seven 2 strips and
in pieces at least 6 square set aside for later.
for a total of 6 yards or

25 fat quarters)
yard binding fabric
4 yards backing fabric
2 Cut each of the 6 squares in half
diagonally to make triangles and then
pair up with a different triangle, placing
76 square wadding them right sides together. Pin and sew
along the longest edge, taking care not to
stretch and distort the bias edge (you can
chain-piece this step to speed things up). DIAGRAM
Once you have paired up all the triangles,
press the seams open and trim down each sew the block together in four rows of four
half square triangle unit to 5. units. Press the seams open and sew the
block rows together, pressing the seams
3 Each block is made up of 10 half square

triangle units and six squares. Refer
to the block diagram for the layout and
open again. If you have chosen plenty of
different fabrics you dont need to plan the
layout of all of the blocks, just keep your
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PROJEC T: QU ILT
WE USED
We used a mix of Loominous
and Loominous 2 by Anna Maria
Horner for Free Spirit. This is a
woven yarn dyed collection in
the style of Indian cotton
www.annamariahorner.com
The wadding used is an Acadia
cotton/polyester blend by Bosal
www.hantex.co.uk/mystockist
eye on the colours and make sure you are

choosing lots of different fabrics for each
block. Repeat for a total of 16 blocks.
Remove the selvedges and sew together
along the length with a seam
allowance to form a centre seam. Press
8 Prepare the binding by sewing the
seven strips end to end to form one
long length. Fold along the full length,
well all over and square up the edges. wrong sides together and press. Use this
4 Lay out the 16 blocks in four rows of

four blocks on the floor or a design
wall if you have one. Refer to the layout 6 Make a quilt sandwich from the
backing fabric (right side facing
to bind the quilt
photo as a guide, making sure you dont down), the wadding and the quilt top
have a spot in the quilt where there are (right side facing up). Make sure all
lots of the same or similar kinds of fabric the layers are nice and smooth with
sitting together. Take a picture with a no wrinkles and baste all three layers
Designer:
digital camera or your phone and check together using tacking stitches or
the distribution of colours and for any pins. Quilt as you prefer you could Katy
glaring issues. Alternatively, can stand follow the seams and quilt in a grid, or jones
back and squint at the blocks as theyre do something more elaborate like the When shes not editing Quilt Now, Katy
laid out. It works! Once you are happy Baptist fan design Trudi Wood used on is happiest cutting up perfectly good
with the layout, sew the rows together our quilt. pieces of fabric and sewing them back
and press well all over. together again as kits for her cat cushion
5 Piece the backing fabric by cutting

the yardage into two equal lengths.
7 Once quilted, trim off the excess
backing fabric and wadding and
square up the quilt.
from issue 33. They make great gifts to
give (or keep!)
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Fabric News Our favourite fabric finds this month
FIESTA FUN
By Dana Willard for Art Gallery Fabrics
Summer is most definitely on its way with this

collection. A medley of vibrant colours and
modern designs heavily influenced by Mexican
art, textiles and ceramics, this is a bold and bright
collection, full of Mexican spirit. Michaels picnic
quilt on page 68 shows off the prints to perfection.
Were ready for a bowl of nachos, some pico de
gallo and a large jug of margarita in the sunshine!
See page 68 for

Michael s picnic quilt
QN35.P28.indd 28 21/03/2017 14:20

See page 24
for Katys
weekend quilt
LOOMINOUS
1 AND 2
By Anna Maria Horner for Free Spirit
Loominous explores beauty in form and colour by

employing several different methods of weaving with richly
dyed cotton threads to achieve some joyously traditional
and some entirely inventive designs. Reminiscent of
Indian cotton, with glorious textured slubs and the odd
metallic thread, this collection is one that will just improve
with time, washing and wear perfect for quilts, homeware
and clothing. Check out our Lazy Weekend quilt on page
24 for inspiration on how to use these designs together.
www.freespiritfabrics.com
QN35.P28.indd 29 21/03/2017 14:20

P ROJEC T: BAG
TRIPLE
bag
You can never have too many zipped pouches,
and these interlinked ones are especially useful
for sewing supplies or for keeping your bag tidy
BY KATY CAMERON
QN35.P30.indd 30 21/03/2017 14:51

P ROJEC T: BAG
The gated rings mean

you can separate the
bags and choose to
use them individually
or together
THINGS TO
REMEMBER
Seam allowance is
unless otherwise stated
MATERIALS
Large:
0.5m quilting cotton
for outer
0.5m quilting cotton for lining
2 12 or 14 zips to co-ordinate
with outer fabric
Medium:
fat quarter quilting cotton
for outer
0.5m quilting cotton for lining
12 or 14 zip to co-ordinate
with outer fabric

7 zip for inner zipped pocket
CUTTING
Small: LARGE BAG
fat quarter quilting cotton From the outer fabric, cut: From the fusible fleece, cut:
for outer 9x11 piece for main outer front 9x11 piece for main outer front
fat quarter quilting cotton 2x11 piece for upper back pocket 2x11 piece for main outer upper
for lining 7x11 piece for lower back pocket back pocket
12 or 14 zip to co-ordinate 7x11 piece for main outer lower
with outer fabric From the lining fabric, cut: back pocket
3 9x11 pieces for main lining and 9x11 piece for back pocket lining
For all sizes: back pocket lining
quilting cotton scrap 2x11 piece for back pocket lining MEDIUM BAG
for grommet tabs 7x11 piece for back pocket lining From the outer fabric, cut:
2m fusible woven interfacing 7x11 piece for lining patch pocket 2 8x11 pieces for main outer
(Vlieseline G700 or
Pellon SF101) From the fusible woven interfacing, cut: From the lining fabric, cut:
2m low-loft fusible fleece 9 x 11 piece for main outer front 2 8x11 pieces for main lining
(Vlieseline H630 or 2 x 11 piece for main outer upper 9x11 piece for lining zipped pocket
Pellon Thermolam) back pocket
2 1 gated rings 7x11 piece for main outer lower From the fusible woven interfacing, cut:
1 slider back pocket 2 8x11 pieces for main outer
2 1 swivel clips 3 9x11 pieces for main lining and 2 8x11 pieces for main lining
2m 1-wide strapping back pocket lining
10mm eyelets/grommets in 2x11 piece for back pocket lining From the fusible fleece, cut:
pack with setting tools 7x11 piece for back pocket lining 2 7x11 pieces for main outer
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P ROJEC T: BAG
A B C
D E F
G H I
SMALL BAG PREPARING THE PIECES

From the outer fabric, cut:
2 6x11 pieces for main outer 1 Apply the fusible woven
interfacing to the back of the
relevant pieces according to the
5 Take one grommet tab piece and fold it
in half, matching the short edges. Stitch
across one short end and down the open
From the lining fabric, cut: manufacturers instructions. side as. Clip the corners. Turn it right side
2 6x11 pieces for main lining out and use a chopstick or similar tool to
7 square for lining patch pocket
From the fusible woven interfacing, cut:

2 Apply the fusible fleece to the
centre of the relevant pieces, leaving
a border all around, according to the
gently poke out the corners. Top-stitch 1/8
from the edge of the seam. Take the back
of one grommet and place it in the centre
2 6 x11 pieces for main outer manufacturers instructions. of the tab with the top edge from the
2 6x11 pieces for main lining stitched end of the tab. Use a marking pen
7x7 piece for lining patch pocket
From the fusible fleece, cut:

3 Take the zips for the tops of the bags
and make a mark 11 from the end
stop of each one. At the mark, fold down
to draw around the inside of the grommet,
then cut this piece out. Insert the grommet
and set according to the manufacturers
2 6x11 pieces for main outer the ends away from the rest of the zip and instructions. (See Pic E.)
pin in place. Make a few basting stitches to
For the Grommet Tabs: hold the fold in place. (See pics A to C.) MAKING THE POCKETS
From the outer fabric, cut:
6 2x2 pieces
4 Take the zip for the back of the large
bag, make a mark 11 from the end
6 For the large bag. Take the zip for the
lower back pocket and place right sides
together with the top edge of the lower
From the fusible woven interfacing, cut: stop then tack the open end closed at this back pocket piece so that the end stop
6 2x2 pieces point. Take the zip for the lining pocket of is just over in from the edge. Baste in
the medium bag and tack the open end place 1/8 from the edge. (See Pic F.)
From the strapping, cut: closed. (See Pic D.)
55 piece
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P ROJEC T: BAG
J K L
M N O
P Q R
7 Take the lower back pocket lining and

place right sides together with the outer
piece, sandwiching the zip between, and
1/8 from the edge. This will now be the
back outer piece.
together in the centre of one lining piece
with the lower edge 1 up from the
bottom of the lining piece. Draw 7 lines
stitch in place. Open out and press both
sides away from the zip, then top-stitch 1/8
from the seam. (See pics G and H.)
11 For both of the patch pockets (large
and small): Take the patch pocket
piece and fold it in half, right sides
4, 4 and 4 up from the bottom of
the pocket pieces then join the ends.
(See Pic N.)
together, matching the short edges.
8 Take the upper back pocket piece and

place right sides together with the open
edge of the zip, matching the lower edge
Leaving a 3 turning gap in the bottom,
sew around the open edges. Clip the
corners, then turn the pocket through the
15 Stitch all the way around the outer
line, then cut along the centre line and
out to the corners of the stitching.
of the pocket piece and ensuring it is in gap and press, keeping the raw edges of (See Pic O.)
line with the lower pocket pieces. Baste in the turning gap tucked inside the pocket.
place 1/8 from the edge. (See Pic I.) (See pics K and L.)
16 Turn the pocket through the hole and
press. (See Pic P.)
9 Take the upper back pocket lining piece

and place right sides together with the
outer piece, sandwiching the zip between
12 Top-stitch along the folded edge of
the pocket 1/8 from the edge.
17 Take the zip and place it in the hole
from the last step and pin or glue in
the two, and stitch in place. Open out and
press both sides away from the zip, then
top-stitch 1/8 from the seam. (See Pic J.)
13 Place the pocket in the centre of one
lining piece 1 from the bottom
edge. (See Pic M.)
place, then stop-stitch around the edge of
the hole to hold the zip in place. (See Pic Q.)
10 Take the back pocket lining piece

and place the piece from steps 6 to 14 For the lining inset zipped pocket
(medium): Take the lining zipped
18 Take the pocket piece and fold the
top edge down to meet the bottom
edge, then stitch around the open edges.
9 on top, aligning all edges. Baste in place pocket piece and place right sides (See Pic R.)
QN35.P30.indd 33 21/03/2017 14:51

P ROJEC T: BAG
S T U
WE USED
See all fabric from
Cotton + Steel at
www.cottonandsteelfabrics.com
Find a variety of Cotton + Steel
fabric at www.sewhot.co.uk
V W
Bag hardware is available from

www.u-handbag.com
X Y
ASSEMBLY
19 Note that all bags are assembled

in the same way, please follow the
instructions below for all. Take the front
shown. Repeat on the other side.
(See Pic U.)
the strapping and thread it through one
swivel clip, then bring it back through the
slider. (See Pic Y.)
outer piece and make a mark from the
edge. Take the zip and place right sides
together with the upper edge of the outer
23 Take the outer pieces and fold away
from the zip so that they are right
sides together, and do the same with the 28 Thread 2 of the end through the
other swivel clip and stitch in place.
piece so that the folded up piece of the lining pieces and pin in place. (See Pic V.)
zip aligns with the mark. Baste in place
from the edge. (See Pic S.)
24 Leaving a 3 turning gap in the
lining, stitch all the way around both
29 Take the gated rings and clip all
three bags together, then clip the
strap to the gated rings. Switch the bags in
20 Take one lining piece and place right

sides together with the outer piece,
sandwiching the zip in between. Stitch in
the lining and outer bags. Clip the corners.
(See Pic W.)
and out as you require them.
place, then open out and press both sides

away from the zip. Top-stitch from the
seam. (See Pic T.)
25 Turn the bag through the lining,
gently poking out the corners with a
chopstick or similar. Designer:
KATY
21 Repeat steps 19 and 20 with the
remaining outer and lining pieces.
FINISHING
26 Take one end of the strapping and

thread 2 through the slider. Stitch in
CAMERON
Katy has been making bags for over 10
years and has been designing her own
22 Take one of the grommet tabs and
place down from the zipper seam
place. (See Pic X.)
patterns for the past three years. You
can find her adventures in bag making,
on the back outer piece. Baste in place
from the edge of the outer piece only as 27 With the folded over end
uppermost, take the long end of
quilting and other stitchy doings on
her blog www.the-littlest-thistle.com
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DI SCOVE R PO RT H OL E S
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D I SCOVER P ORT HOLES
TECHNIQUE
FOCUS
A porthole is a way used to describe the way we inset
circles into a project. This is particularly useful if what
you intend to place on the inside of the circle is to be
pieced, but its also a handy way to frame fussy cuts or
favourite pieces of fabric
BY SUSAN STANDEN
QN35.P36.indd 37 21/03/2017 17:05

DI SCOVE R PO RT H OL E S
This form of
reverse appliqu
looks tricky, but
with a little practice
is quite addictive!
To start you need to know two things the Cut out the inside of the circle, allowing
size of the circle that you wish to have and approximately to seam allowance.
the size of the block in which it is being (See Pic B.) Then make small cuts in this
Designer: placed. As portholes can occasionally seam allowance close to the seam. (See
distort the background fabric a little, it Pic C.) Turn the fabric so that the right side
SUSAN is useful to cut a larger piece of fabric of the backing fabric is up and the seam
STANDEN than you require for the finished size. Not allowance is between the backside and the
Susan is a Canadian wife, mother, individual, a great deal, maybe an extra inch or so, muslin. Press flat, ensuring that you can
chief cook and bottle washer and lover but enough to allow you to square up the see as little of the muslin as possible.
of food and crafting living in the British
project if required. You will also require a (See Pic D.)
countryside. Her motto life is good!
www.canadianabroad-susan.blogspot.co.uk piece of muslin or other lightweight fabric
for the back of the porthole. Place the porthole over the fabric or
piecing that you wish to have in the centre
Once the size of the circle required for the and pin into place. Using a thread that
porthole is established, draw the circle size matches the background fabric stitch the
onto the back of the background fabric. porthole down, following as close to the
Place the fabric right side down on the edge as you are comfortable with.
muslin and stitch a seam on the line drawn (See Pic E.)
for your circle. Overlap the seam when you
can, going full circle by about an inch to Cut away excess fabric from the back of
keep those first and last stitches locked your porthole to reduce bulk. Square up
into place. (See Pic A.) your project. (See Pic G.)
QN35.P36.indd 38 21/03/2017 17:05

D I SCOVER P ORT HOLES
A B C
D E F
Keep the very centre fabric

as the better prints and
use less-favourable prints
around the edge of the
patchwork panel, as those
will be trimmed down or
hidden in the porthole!
G H
If you wish to place a porthole within close the seam as possible on the points of your favourite fabric shop for
a porthole, work from the smaller a star, or the pointed indent of a heart. small-scale novelty prints.
circle outwards. When making the first
porthole, cut the background fabric and For a little dash of fun, I added a fussy- Piece together the squares in rows,
muslin approximately 2 larger than the cut goldfish to my cushion. I simply used graduating from fewer squares at the top
diameter of the outer circle. Create the a little Bondaweb to fuse the fussy cut in of bottom rows, to more in the centre.
two portholes as per the instructions, then place, and stitched around the perimeter Susan pieced four squares on the top row,
stitch the centre circle into the smaller of the square using a straight stitch, close six in the second row, six in the third row,
porthole before proceeding to place this to the edge of the fussy cut. (See Pic H.) six in the fourth row, four in the fifth row
porthole into the larger one. and four in the bottom row.
PATCHWORK PANEL FOR
Once you are comfortable with this THE PORTHOLE CENTRE The finished patchwork panel needs to
technique you can mix things up by Chris used contrasting fabric for his be bigger than the porthole by at least 1
changing the shape of the porthole. Try porthole (page 17), but this design has a all the way round. Bear this in mind when
a heart, or a star. Just remember that if pieced feature panel. If youd like to do planning the panel.
you are attempting points you will need the same, you will need around 30 2
to be very careful with your clipping into squares of fabric. This cushion uses fussy Once you have pieced the panel, follow
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of the shape you intend to create. In become quite collectable amongst fans of the inner hole. The finished cushion
particular you will need to make a clip as cute novelty fabric. For similar fabric ask at measures 16.
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PROJEC T: CU S HION
RAINBOW
unicorn
Theres something very special about
unicorn, especially in rainbow colours!
BY PAULA STEEL
QN35.43.indd 43 21/03/2017 15:04

Paula has your

shopping all sorted.
You can buy this
project as a kit at
www.sewyellow.co.uk
CUTTING
MATERIALS From the Kona white, cut: From the Kona black, cut: From the Kona Heliotrope, cut:
yard Kona Grape Flurry 2 2x5 pieces 2 2x3 pieces 2 square
fat quarter Kona white 4 1x2 pieces 4 1 pieces
fat quarter Kona black 1x5 piece 2 1x3 pieces From the Kona red, cut:
scraps of Kona Breakers, 2x2 piece 4x5 piece 2 square
Citrus, orange, Peapod, 2 5x6 pieces 3x6 piece
Heliotrope, red, Wasabi, 6 2 squares 6 2 squares From the Kona Wasabi, cut:
Shadow & Valentine fabric 14 2 squares 4 2 squares 6x2 piece
yard denim fabric 2 2 squares
27 square wadding From the Grape From the Kona Breakers, cut:
26 square cushion inner Flurry, cut: 2x6 piece From the Kona Shadow, cut:
2 1x6 pieces 3 2 squares 2 1x10 pieces
5 2x5 pieces 2 2 squares
4x3 piece From the Kona Citrus, cut: 2 square
5x3 piece 6x2 piece
2 5x4 pieces 2x6 piece From the Kona Valentine, cut:
THINGS TO 2 6x2 pieces 3 2 squares 1x2 piece
REMEMBER 3x6 piece 2 2 squares 2x4 piece
HST half square triangle 6 2 squares 2x6 piece
2 2 squares From the Kona orange, cut: 5 2 squares
RST right sides together
2 27x3 pieces 2 2 squares 2 square
HRT half rectangle triangle 2 1x5 piece
2 1x6 piece From the Kona Peapod, cut: From the denim fabric, cut:
2 square 2 18x26 pieces
QN35.43.indd 44 21/03/2017 15:04

PROJEC T: CU S HION
KEY
2
Shadow/Black
Cut A Triangles, from : Use 21/2 squares
1 x Flurry 51/4x4 rectangle Trim to 2
1 x White 51/4x4 rectangle
4
From these join together
Flurry: Triangle [A] Black/White
White: Triangle [A] Use 21/2 squares
Trim to: 31/2x51/2 Trim to 2
1
Cut B Triangles, from : Wasabi/White
1 x Flurry 51/4x4 rectangle Use 21/2 squares
Trim to 2
1 x White 51/4x4 rectangle
1
Flurry: Triangle [B] Pink/Flurry
White: Triangle [B] Use 21/2 squares
Trim to: 31/2x51/2 Trim to 2
Cut A Triangles, from :

1 x Flurry 61/2x21/2 rectangle
1 White/Yellow
Use 21/2 squares
Trim to 2
2
1 x Citrus 61/2x21/2 rectangle
From these join together Flurry/Black
Flurry: Triangle [A] Use 21/2 squares
Citrus: Triangle [A] Trim to 2
5
Trim to: 2x61/2 White/Pink
Use 2 squares
Cut B Triangles, from : Trim to 11/4
4
1 x Flurry - 61/2x21/2 rectangle
Breakers/White
1 x Wasabi - 61/2x21/2 rectangle
Use 2 squares
Trim to 11/4
4
Flurry: Triangle [B]
Wasabi: Triangle [B] Yellow/White
Use 2 squares
Trim to: 2x61/2 DIAGRam 1 Trim to 11/4
the other, you will now have two HSTs 2 White/Green

Use 2 squares
Trim to 11/4
2
TIP: for each square. Open out and iron the
seams towards the darker fabric. White/Purple
Make HSTs a bit bigger so You will need to trim these HSTs to
Use 2 squares
you can trim them. With the Trim to 11/4
3
the required size.
small ones you can make Pink/Flurry
them a bit bigger so that they MAKING THE HRTS Use 2 squares
are less fiddly to sew and
3 To make the HRTs you first need to Trim to 11/4
2
trim. Paper-piecing templates cut out the triangles that are sewn
Flurry/Breakers
for the small HSTs are on the together. There are two types of HRTs, I Use 2 squares
have called them A and B. Unlike HSTs,
template pages if you prefer Trim to 11/4
2
they cannot be rotated to make different
to use them White/Red
shapes so this is why you need to make
both types when needed. Use 2 squares
Trim to 11/4
4 4
MAKING THE HSTS Measure 14 in from each side and then Orange/White
1 Place the fabric squares RST. Using a

ruler, draw a line diagonally from one
cut diagonally as shown in the diagram.
To make the HRT, place the long edges of
Use 2 squares
Trim to 11/4
2
corner to the opposite corner. the triangles right sides together. Using a
Flurry/Yellow
(See Key.) 14 seam, sew along the long edge. Open
Use 2 squares
up and iron the seam open, or towards the Trim to 11/4
2
1
Sew 14 away from the drawn line and darker fabric. You may need to trim the
repeat the other side of the line. Cut HSTs slightly to the required size. White/Flurry
along the line you drew from one corner to (See Diagram 1.) Use 2 squares
Trim to 11/4
QN35.43.indd 45 21/03/2017 15:04

DIAGRam 2 DIAGRam 3
MAKING PATCH A & B
5 Row 4 includes two patches to create

the angle of the unicorns face. I like to
get these made before I start putting the
10 You will be using the right-hand
triangle, which is the one with the
flat edge in the bottom-right corner. Place
rectangle right side up. Measure 2 from
the bottom left of the fabric. Draw a line
from this point down to the top-right
rows together. Below are the directions for the white triangle RST with the flurry and corner and then cut the fabric on this line.
each patch. (See Diagram 2.) grey triangle, with 14 of the white fabric
6 Place the 35/8x612 rectangle right side

up. Measure 3/8 from the top-left side
hanging over the top. Sew together. Iron
out the seams and you should have a 612
square.(See Diagram 3.)
14 You will be using the left-hand
triangle, which is the one with the flat
edge in the bottom-left corner. Place the
of the fabric. Draw a line from this point white triangle RST with the triangle made,
down to the bottom-right corner and then
cut the fabric on this line. 11 Join the 21/8x612 yellow and 2x612
Breakers fabric together to create
a 35/8x612 rectangle. Place the 35/8x612
with 14 of the white fabric hanging over
the top. Sew together. Iron out the seams
and then you should have a 612 square.
7 You will be using the left-hand triangle,

which is the one with the flat edge in
rectangle right side up. Measure 3/8 from
the top right of the fabric. Draw a line from MAKING THE UNICORN ROWS
the top-left corner. this point down to the left bottom corner
and then cut the fabric on this line. 15 The is unicorn created by working in
rows first then joining it together. The
8 Attach the 13/4x612 grey rectangle to

the diagonal side. Open up the seam
and then trim the ends so that they are 12 You will be using the right-hand
triangle, which is the one with
diagram below shows how the individual
squares, patches and rectangles you have
prepared go together. There are some
flush with the top and bottom edges. the flat edge in the top right corner. handy measurements so you know
Attach the 13/4x612 grey rectangle to which rectangles are which. The HSTs
9 Place the 514x612 rectangle right side

up. Measure 2 from the bottom right
the diagonal side. and squares are either the large ones
(2 unfinished) or the smaller ones
side of the fabric. Draw a line from this
point down to the top-left corner and then
cut the fabric on this line.
13 Open up the seam and then trim the
ends so that they are flush with the
top and bottom edges. Place the 514x612
(114 unfinished) and are easy to
make out from the diagram.
(See Diagram 4.)
QN35.43.indd 46 21/03/2017 15:04

PROJEC T: CU S HION
row 1
row 2
row 3
row 4
row 5
DIAGRam 4
16 Rows 1 and 2. Join together the

pieces within the black rectangles
as shown in the layout diagram. Once you
of the small HSTs before joining the
whole row together.
so that the total length is 27. Keep
a narrow seam allowance where they
join to keep it nice and neat when you
have the four rectangles pieced together,
join them to complete the full row. 19 Row 5. Join together the pieces
within the black rectangles in the
make the cushion.
17 Row 3 is a little more complicated

to put together. Start with the eyes,
layout diagram. Once you have the five
rectangles pieced together, join them to
complete the full row.
23 Place the front unicorn piece
and denim back piece right sides
together and, using a seam, sew all
joining the black and grey squares and around the edge of the cushion. Trim the
rectangles. Then join the small HSTs to MAKING THE CUSHION corners and then turn right side out by
make the eyelashes, which join on top of
the eyes. Now join the medium black and
white HSTs to the small white rectangles
20 Before making the cushion we
need to add a border to the patch
to finish it off. I made the border slightly
reaching inside the cushion. Pop in the
cushion inner to finish.
and join these to the side of the eyes and larger on the left-hand side so that the
eyelashes. Finally, make the inner square unicorn horn is central in the cushion.
before joining up the whole row.
18 Row 4. Provided you have already

made Patch A and B, this is fairly
21 Add a 21x5 strip to the right-
hand side. Add a 21x6 strip to
the left-hand side. Add a 27x3 strip to
easy to join together. Attach the pink the top and bottom.
Designer:
rectangle to the right hand side of Patch
PAULA
B first. Then pair the small HSTs together
before joining them together. It can be
fiddly, so go slow with the small HSTs
22 For the back of the cushion, cut two
denim pieces 27 wide by 18 high.
Hem a 27 edge on each of the denim
STEEL
Paula owns www.sewyellow.co.uk which
they have a tendency to wiggle about. pieces to hide the raw edges. Place them sells modern fabric, kits and gifts
Attach the white rectangle to the bottom right sides together with a staggered start
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PROJEC T: P U R S E
Find the
teacup purse
instructions in
Akemis book
OWL
coin purse
Featuring a Japanese symbol of happiness, this quirky
owl-shaped pouch always offers a friendly face!
BY AKEMI SHIBATA
QN35.P51.indd 51 21/03/2017 15:48

P ROJEC T: PU R S E
SHOWN AT
You should always

I = Leave open to turn
I00%
carry a handmade right side out
Covered button
pouch inside your (do not add
seam allowance)
bag, just like a
good luck charm! Upper back Front
Leave open Eyes

(cut out of felt)
Zipper
opening
I Navy White Brown
I Beak
(yellow
felt)
Wings
Leave
open
THINGS TO Lower
REMEMBER back Straight
Quilting
stitch
Sew using seam allowance, (light blue, (light blue,
unless otherwise stated 3 strands) 2 strands)
CUTTING
MATERIALS Trace and cut out the templates on ASSEMBLY

1/4 yard dark brown fabric
(main fabric)
yard grey fabric
template page 90
Cut the following fabric pieces, adding

1 Align the front and lining with right
sides together. Layer a piece of wadding
underneath. Sew, leaving an opening.
(accent fabric) seam allowance to each piece: Make clips in the inner curves and trim
1/4 yard of print fabric (lining) 1 front of main fabric the wadding seam allowances. Turn right
6x13 wadding 1 front of lining fabric side out. Hem-stitch the opening closed.
1x2 brown felt 1 upper back of main fabric Appliqu the felt pieces to the front
1x2 white felt 1 upper back of lining fabric as indicated on the template. Use the
3/4x11/2 navy felt 1 lower back of main fabric embroidery floss to quilt as indicated on
3/4 square light yellow felt 4 wings of accent fabric (the wings should the template. (See Pic A.)
43/4 1mm diameter waxed be symmetrical, use the right side of the
cotton cord template for one set and the wrong side of
2 covered buttons the template for the other)
FABRIC TIPS

11/4x21/2 fabric scrap

4 zip Cut out the following fabric pieces Fabric such as tweed or
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yellow embroidery floss appliqu pieces of felt this project. Why not ask
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templates scraps, or shop online at
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QN35.P51.indd 52 21/03/2017 15:48

PROJEC T: P U R S E
Leave open Hem stitch
Front (RS)
Clip inner curves
Wadding Light
Lining
Brown blue Green
embroidery floss
Sew
Blanket stitch (2 strands)
Quilt with
A B embroidery floss
Fold 1/4 Blanket

(0.5cm) Sew zipper to upper Front (RS) stitch
twice and lower back (dark brown
Sew pearl cotton)
Upper
back (RS)
Leave Wing
Hem stitch open (RS)
Hem-stitch Wing (RS)
Lower zipper Back lining
back (RS) (RS)
Wadding
Quilting
Whip stitch
C D Make a symmetrical set
Thread through zipper pull
43/4 (12cm)
2 (5cm)
Back Insert cord between
(RS) two covered buttons
E 41/4 (11cm)
2 Align the upper back and lining with

right sides together. Layer a piece of
wadding underneath. Sew, leaving an
4 Align two matching wing pieces with
right sides together. Layer a piece
of wadding underneath. Sew, leaving
opening (as indicated on the template). an opening. Trim the wadding seam
Trim the wadding seam allowances and allowances and turn right side out.
turn right side out. Hem-stitch the Hem-stitch the opening closed.
opening closed. Quilt with vertical lines. Blanket-stitch around the wing using
Follow the same process to make the dark brown pearl cotton. Follow the
lower back. Back-stitch and hem-stitch same process to make another
one side of the zipper to the upper back symmetrical wing. Hem-stitch the
lining and the other side to the lower back wings to the pouch following the
lining. (See Pic B.) placement indicated on the template.
(See Pic D.)
3 Fold the short ends of the zipper over

twice and hem-stitch to the zipper
tape. Hem-stitch the zipper to the upper 5 Make the covered buttons following
the manufacturers instructions. Thread
about the book
Taken from Quilted Bags &
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Make sure the zipper is open. With right covered buttons around the cord ends.
sides together, whip-stitch the front and (See Pic E.)
back together around all edges, stitching
through the top fabric only. Turn right side
out through the open zipper. (See Pic C.)
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QN35.P55.indd 56 21/03/2017 15:00

P R OJ EC T: QU ILT & CU S HION
FLYING
in the stars
The oversized star blocks are ideal for those big prints
you just cant bear to cut into small pieces
BY ANNE MARSHALL
QN35.P55.indd 57 21/03/2017 15:00

Make co-ordinating
pillows using the
leftover fabric.
A piped or
bound edge adds a
professional touch!
FINISHED SIZE: QUILT 70
ASSEMBLY
MATERIALS
30 fat quarters from
the Alison Glass
1 Split your fabric into three groups
whites/lights, darks/colours and the
centre feature fabric.
2 The centre piece of fabric should be
fussy-cut to show the best of the fabric;
this is the reason I created the block, a
Seventy Six collection large star with a centre piece showcasing
2m extra-wide backing the best of the collection. Cut to 9 square.
2m 100% cotton wadding cutting the bias
4m cording for piping
Starch the fabric well 3 The next fabric is a square, cut to 7
square. Cut this square across the
diagonals, in both directions, creating four
before cutting. This triangles. The long side of each triangle is
to be attached to the centre square. Sew
THINGS TO will help to stabilise two opposite sides first, press the seams
REMEMBER out and then sew the remaining two sides
Seam allowances the fabric and ensure and press seams out again. See pics A to D
WST wrong sides together
it isnt pulled out of
RST right sides together
shape when attaching 4 The points of each star block are made
up of quarter and half square triangles.
Start by constructing the quarter square
the next pieces to triangles (the coloured points of each star)
by placing two different 5 squares right
the block sides together and sewing down two
QN35.P55.indd 58 21/03/2017 15:00

P R OJ EC T: QU ILT & CU S HION
Sew two opposite

sides first, press the
seams out and then
sew the remaining
two sides and press
A B seams out again.
(See pics A to D)
C D
opposite sides. Cut diagonally from

corner to corner, open out and press
seams open. Make a second set in
6 Put the block together in the following
rows (see block diagram). The rows
should then be pressed in opposite
exactly the same way. directions so the seams sit together
and your points will be crisper.
Now make a further two sets in the
same way, but cutting in the opposite
direction for a total of eight units. Cut
four background/low-volume squares at
7 and cut in half diagonally to create a
total of eight triangles. Sew a low-volume/
background triangle to each star points
quarter square triangle, to create a total
of eight units. (See Pic E.) Square up each
unit to 6. Pair up with an opposite unit
to create the points of the stars as flying
geese style units (see block diagram), and
press the seams open.
5 Cut four 6 corner squares.

DIAGRAM
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WE USED
All materials are from
www.simplysolids.co.uk
FINISHED SIZE: CUSHION 21x15
Before deciding on a layout

half diagonally and pair with a different
half. Sew along the longest side. Open out
and press the seam. Trim to 6. You need
12 If you like a quilted cushion, add a
layer of wadding and baste, quilt all
over and then trim off the excess wadding
for your geese, audition them a total of 24 geese from 48 half square and finish the cushion with an envelope
up with the star blocks either triangle units. If you are making cushions opening (you will have plenty of leftovers
on a design wall or simply on as well, make these now. Each cushion is from the backing fabric for the quilt).
a clean floor, take pictures made from six geese units (12 HST units). Make piping if you wish, or use the
of the different options and Create two columns of flying geese. binding strips to finish off your cushion
see which you prefer before with traditional binding.
sewing them all together
10 Attach the columns of geese to each
side of the stars and press. Using
your preferred method, make up your
quilt sandwich, quilt and then bind your
7 Make a total of six star blocks by

repeating steps 2 to 6.
quilt with scrappy binding made up from
the remainder of the fabrics, making your
binding perfectly match your quilt!
Designer:
ANNE
8 Join the stars together in a 2x3 grid
11 For the cushions, pair up 12 HST units

(six geese) and arrange in a 2x3
MARSHALL
Anne is a mum of two, and sewing,
crocheting, knitting and quilting help
9 Using leftovers of the fabric, make up

some flying geese blocks from half
square triangles. Cut 7 squares, cut in
block grid. Play around with the directions
the geese fly, theres no rule in how the
finished cushion should look!
keep her sane whilst battling with
crohns and lupus. Find her on Instagram
@madewithmadness
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P ROJEC T: TABL E RUN N ER
Use your
FREE
templates
QN35.P62.indd 62 21/03/2017 15:20

P R OJ ECT: TAB LE RU NNER
ZEN
piece
Whether its a table runner, wall hanging or even a long skinny
cushion, this lovely block is perfect for a modern interior
BY COLLETTE HOWIE
QN35.P62.indd 63 21/03/2017 15:20

Faced binding gives a THINGS TO

lovely clean edge REMEMBER
to this project FPP foundation paper piecing
(this pattern is ideal for those
familiar with the technique)
Reduce stitch length and use a
separate needle for FPP
Each template has two sections.
Piece them separately and stitch
together, keeping the papers on
MATERIALS
yard main fabric (pink)
yard background fabric
2 Cut another piece of fabric for patch
2A and ensure again that it more than
Heres a tip!

(linen-cotton mix)
covers all four sides of that patch.
It can be extremely

15x39 wadding
1 yard backing fabric 3 Pin the fabric for section 1A on the
blank side covering patch 1A and flip
useful to mark which

yard facing fabric
templates
over to the printed side of the template. fabric is going where
4 Find the seam line between 1A and
2A and fold it over a piece of card,
on your template before
CUTTING
Trace four copies of template A and four
trimming any excess fabric and leaving
a seam allowance.
cutting and sewing
of templates B and cut around the dotted
seam allowance line.
From the backing fabric, cut: 5 Turn template back over to blank side
and take fabric for patch 2A. Place this
7 Turn over to blank side and open
fabric patches and press open.
15x37 piece
FOUNDATION PAPER
right sides together, aligning with the
trimmed raw edge of fabric patch 1A.
Pin in place if necessary.
8 Cut a piece of fabric large enough to
cover the whole of section 3A plus
seam allowances on all four sides
PIECING of the patch.
1 Make all four template A blocks first.

Take a piece of fabric large enough to
more than cover patch 1A, ensuring the
6 Turn over to the printed side again and
stitch. Remember to start a few stitches
before and beyond the seam line. 9 Find the seam line between patch 2A
and 3A and fold using card as before.
seam allowance is covered on all four sides Trimming any excess fabric to leave a
of the patch. seam allowance again.
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P R OJ ECT: TAB LE RU NNER
DIAGRAM 1 DIAGRAM 2
10 Take the fabric for patch 3A and

turn template over to the blank side.
Line this up with newly trimmed raw edge
16 Sew each pair of blocks together.
23 Quilt as preferred. Collette added
neutral matchstick quilting. Trim any
excess fabric and wadding.
of patch 2A and pin if necessary.
17 See Diagram 2 and sew blocks
together vertically. ADDING FACING
11 Turn over to the printed side and

sew as before.
18 Once all eight blocks are sewn
together, carefully remove the
24 Cut two 2-wide strips at around
longer than the width of the narrow
top and bottom edge of the table runner.
12 Continue the process of trimming,

sewing and then pressing for each
foundation papers.
25 Fold along the edge by a and

patch of the templates. Sew both
sections of template together, leaving
the papers on.
19 Press seams open and remove
stray threads.
press with an iron on both strips.
(See Facing).
13 Repeat for all four block B templates. 20 Lay the backing fabric, wrong side
facing you on a flat surface and use
masking tape to hold it down if necessary.
14 Leave papers on and trim the

excess fabric. 21 Lay quilt wadding on top of the
backing fabric and smooth out
with your hands all over to get rid of any
15 Follow layout Diagram 1 and place

a block A and B template together.
wrinkles or creases.
Stitch together using the solid black seam

allowance line on the papers as a guide. 22 Lay the quilt top on top of the
wadding and smooth all over.
facing
QN35.P62.indd 65 21/03/2017 15:20

FINISHED SIZE: 11x34
TIP
Use a warm iron
to press all over
and baste as
preferred Collette
used curved safety
pins to baste
31 Repeat for the bottom strip.
It can be helpful here to sew

with a long basting stitch
first to ensure the points
32 Cut two more strips by 2 wide and
less than each side of the runner.
match set stitch length to

5 and check youre happy 33 Repeat Step 25 for both strips.
with the points matching,

go over with a smaller
stitch length
34 Place each long strip as before with
the raw edge aligning with the raw
edge of the hanging. There will be a gap
but that is fine just make sure it is equal
at both ends. Pin in place.
26 Lay one strip on the raw top edge of

the table runner with the fold facing
you and pin in place. Trim the overlapping
34 Sew from the edge of the quilt from
one end to the other. Repeat on the
other side of the mini quilt.
edges flush.
27 Repeat for the bottom end of the

runner. Sew each strip along the
35 Repeat steps 28 to 30.
raw edges using a seam allowance.

36 Fold over and pin the side strips to
the backing fabric.
28 Press the strips away from the quilt

with an iron.
37 Using a slip stitch (as you would for
quilt binding), carefully stitch these
Designer:
COLLETTE
29 Flip the runner over and fold the
strip back over towards the backing,
strips down onto the backing fabric.
HOWIE
allowing the seam allowance to roll back.
38 Fold over the remaining strips at
the top and bottom, ensuring
41 year old self-taught quilter Collette is
a regular contributor to many magazines
30 Press really well using steam with a

hot iron.
you carefully poke the corners out
and slip-stitch as before.
and teaches beginners patchwork
www.poppyandpoochie.blogspot.co.uk
QN35.P62.indd 66 21/03/2017 15:20

QN35.P67.indd 67 17/03/2017 15:48

P ROJEC T: QU I LT
QN35.P68.indd 68 21/03/2017 14:53

PROJEC T: QU ILT
FUN
fiesta
Michaels simply pieced checkered design is sure to
become a favourite picnic quilt for years to come!
BY MICHAEL CAPUTO
QN35.P68.indd 69 21/03/2017 14:53

P ROJEC T: QU I LT
This design works

best by using four
different fabrics for
the larger squares.
When choosing fabric
make sure that the A B
pairs contrast with
each other and with
the opposite pair for
best effect
C D
E F
ASSEMBLY
MATERIALS
blue row
1 yard Mexican Dress
1Start by squaring up all of the fabric
before you begin cutting so you are
working with straight lines. (See Pic A.)
5 When the units have been pieced you
can set the seam with a hot iron and
then press the blue row in one direction
Midnight (Fabric A) and the yellow/green sets in the opposite
1 yard Florita Azul (Fabric B)
1/2 yard Papel Picado Naranja
(Fabric C)
2 Once the first edge of the two blue
main fabrics (A and B) and yellow
and green fabrics (D and E) have been
direction. (See Pic E.) This will help when
you need to nest the seams when piecing
the rows.
yellow/green row squared, use a 6 ruler and rotary
1 yard Papel Picado Menta
(Fabric D)
1 yard Zocalo Lemon
cutter to cut 6 x width of fabric strips.
(See Pic B.) 6 With the strip set placed in front of
you on your cutting matt you can now
trim them to 6 wide using the ruler.
(Fabric E)
yard Pinata Confetti
(Fabric F)
3 Trim the accent pieces from fabric C
and F by cutting 2 x width of fabric
strips. (See Pic C.)
(See Pic F.) You should have 21 units of
each of the four main colours.
3 yards Mexican
Dress Morning fabric

for background
yard in total of Happy
4 Using the corresponding orange accent
fabric (C) with the both blue fabrics
(A and B) and the confetti fabric (D) with
Try an alternative
Streamers & Zocalo Raspberry
for the binding
the yellow and green prints (E and F) and
attach them together using a seam
Offset each row by
wadding allowance. Place the accent fabric right
sides together along the right edge and
half a square for
stitch. (See Pic D.) Continue attaching all
the long strips together.
a different look
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PROJEC T: QU ILT
G H I
J K L
M N O
7 Following the chart for unit placement,

begin by placing alternate blue units
side by side. Place the right unit right side
BACKING AND QUILTING
11 Make a quilt sandwich from the

backing fabric (right side facing
WE USED
Fabric from Dana Willards Fiesta
down on the left, align and pin the edge down), the wadding and the quilt top Fun range supplied by Art Gallery
for piecing with a seam. (right side facing up). Make sure all Fabrics www.hantex.co.uk/
(See pics G and H.) the layers are nice and smooth with mystockist
no wrinkles and baste all three layers Wadding is available from
8 When all rows have been pieced, press

the blue rows in the same direction as
together using safety pins. Quilt as you
prefer I did a radiating spiral with a
www.warmcompany.com
Threads for piecing and quilting
the accent piece and the yellow/green in wavy line stitch. are available from www.aurifil.com
the opposite direction. (See Pic I.)
9 Place the first two rows right side up in

front of you, aligning the blocks. Fold
12 Because the quilt is not straight and
even on the side I needed to mask
off a straight edge and then create 90
the first row down, right sides together, corners. To do this I used low-tack tape
and piece at all seams, nesting the fabric and then trimmed the edge with pinking Designer:
for a smooth row. (See pics J and K.) shears. (See pics M, N and O.) MICHAEL
CAPUTO
10 Once all the rows have been stitched
together, press the row seams open
to help spread the bulk. (See Pic L.)
Michael was born in New York and is
now living in North Carolina. He
designs childrens pop-up books by
day and quilts by night
www.patchworkandpaper.com
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P ROJEC T: QU I LT
FINISHED
SIZE:
45x57
BINDING
13 Prepare the binding by cutting into

2 x width of fabric pieces.
14 Sew the strips of binding together by

placing one strip horizontally right
side up. Take the next piece and place it
vertically wrong side up at the end of the
horizontal strip. Sew diagonally from top
left to bottom right to form one long length
of binding. Trim away the excess, creating
a seam allowance.
MISSED OUT on
15 Fold along the full length of the
binding, wrong sides together
and press flat.
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16 Attach the raw edges of the binding

to the top of the quilt, mitring at
the corners.
For digital issues, visit
www.pocketmags.com
/quilt-now-magazine
17 Fold the binding around to the back of

the quilt and hand-stitch, taking care
not to go through to the front of the quilt.
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QN35.P73.indd 73 17/03/2017 15:50

P ROJEC T: QU I LT
Flannel is a
cosy backing for a
quilt, and if you dont
have enough fabric,
consider repurposing
a flannel sheet
QN35.P75.indd 74 21/03/2017 14:38

PROJEC T: QU ILT
VALUE
quilt
This quilt is not complicated and once you master the half square triangle
technique required you can do all the steps in batches, streamlining the process.
BY BLAIR STOCKER
QN35.P75.indd 75 21/03/2017 14:38

P ROJEC T: QU I LT
Vintage fabric, feed

sacks and other
quilting-weight cotton
or cotton/poly fabric
will work here. Save
any heavier fabric for
another project. Solids
will work, but patterned
fabric will create the
liveliest design FINISHED QUILT SIZE: 56x68
MAKE HALF
MATERIALS
1 yard total of dark-value
scraps for the feature fabric
SQUARE TRIANGLES
1 Use only the 3 squares to make the
half square triangle units. To make a pair
4 On a design wall or cleared space, arrange
the units to create the diamond shape
patterns, following the illustration. (See pics
3 yards in total of of half square triangle units, pair two fabric B and C.) Distribute like colours throughout
medium-value scraps squares right sides together, making sure the design. Once the layout feels right, snap
3 yards in total of there is good contrast between them. Pair a picture of it to refer to later.
light-value scraps 102 dark values to 102 medium values to
4 yards regular-width fabric create 204 half square triangle units. Pair
for backing 204 medium values to 204 light values to
yard fabric for binding create 408 half square triangle units.
scrap fun!
low-loft cotton wadding
(should be least 4 larger
than the quilt tops total 2 Once you have paired two fabric
squares together, draw a diagonal
Present the idea of this
length and width) line across the wrong side of the lighter
square from the top corner to the opposite
quilt to friends and
bottom corner. Machine-sew the pair
together, away from the drawn line, on
family and you will
CUTTING both sides of the line. soon be overflowing
Cut the fabric into 3 squares as follows:
with fabric scraps
102 squares from the dark-value fabric
306 squares from the medium-value fabric
204 squares from the light-value fabric
3 Once all the pairs are sewn together, cut
each pair in half on the drawn line. Press
the seam allowances toward the darker
fabric and square up the resulting two
From the light-value fabric, cut: half square triangle units to measure 2
340 2 squares square. (See Pic A.)
QN35.P75.indd 76 21/03/2017 14:38

PROJEC T: QU ILT
DO you know
your values?
Sort all your fabric into
A B three piles according
to light, medium and
dark values. Do not
overthink this step; it
works best if you just
sort them quickly
Light
You will
probably have
an abundance of
medium-value
fabric, so keep
Medium in mind that this
can read darker
or lighter based on where they
are positioned in the design; a
subtle value shift is all you need
C to create the pattern
VALUE SHIFT
CONSTRUCT THE QUILT TOP A fabric may feel like a light
value in one block but work
5 Starting at the top and working in rows
from left to right down the quilt, remove
quilt backing, wadding and quilt top to
create a quilt sandwich of all three layers. better as a medium value in
the first row of squares from the design Pin-baste the layers together and quilt as another block be open to
wall and sew them together. Repeat this you prefer. these subtle changes; they can
step with each row, putting it back up on
create a very interesting design.
the design wall once sewn. Press each
rows seam allowances to the opposite
side to nest the seams when the rows are
8 When the quilting is completed, trim
off the excess backing and wadding
and square up the edges.
Remember to stop periodically
and study the design from afar
sewn together.
6 Sew the quilt rows to each other, from

the top to the bottom of the quilt top.
9 Prepare the binding and bind the quilt
to finish. Dark
Several points will match up between each
row. (Nesting the seams, holding them about
in place with a pin or sewing stiletto, and the book
guiding them slowly under the presser Taken from Wise Craft
foot helps them line up.) Press the seam Quilts by Blair Stocker,
allowances to one consistent side. 2017 by Blair Stocker.
Photographs 2017 by
Stephanie Congdon
7 If necessary, piece fabric together to
make the quilt backing, which should
measure at least 4 larger than the
Barnes. Reprinted by
arrangement with Roost Books, an imprint of
Shambhala Publications, Inc. Boulder, CO.
finished tops length and width. Layer the www.roostbooks.com
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P ROJEC T: BAG
QUILTED
book bag
Debbies roomy bag was designed to keep your book handy,
but it is big enough to use as an everyday bag
BY DEBBIE VON GRABLER-CROZIER
QN35.P79.indd 79 21/03/2017 14:35

P ROJEC T: BAG
You dont have to piece

the bag with patchwork.
Use a 0.5m of fabric for
a sleeker look
THINGS TO
REMEMBER
Seam allowances are 5mm
unless otherwise stated
CUTTING ASSEMBLY
MATERIALS

print fabric scraps
2 larger fabric scraps for
From the scrap fabric, cut:
25 7cm squares 1 Sew the 25 fabric squares together into
panels of 5x5 squares. Fuse the squares
panel and linen square to a piece of fusible
inside patch pockets From the linen fabric, cut: fleece. Trim both and round off the corners
fat quarter Cappuccino 28cm square piece with a cup or similar. (See Pic A.)
Essex Yarn Dyed Linen 2 6x22cm bag flap pieces

35x90cm strip neutral fabric
for lining
35x90cm strip H630
From the neutral lining fabric, cut:
2 23x25cm pocket lining pieces
2 Quilt both the front and the back
with a diagonal pattern with the lines
about 1cm apart. (See Pic B.) Use a
fusible fleece 2 28cm square lining pieces complementary thread colour, which will
fat eighth S320 fusible stand out. You can give your bag added

interfacing
2 10x6cm pieces of
Interfacing tips dimension by running the quilting lines in
the opposite direction on the back.
Decovil I Light interfacing
Decovil I Light

18cm zip
2 1.5x120cm dark brown faux
leather handles
interfacing is perfect for 3 If you want to add a label to the back,
site it 6cm down from the top edge and
in the middle of the bag panel. (See Pic C.)
6 5mm-wide bronze rivets this job. It is flexible

awl
1.5cm bronze magnetic clasp
burgundy thread
but very strong and 4 Fuse one linen bag flap piece to a piece
of S320 interfacing. Place the two flap
sections right sides together (RST) and

narrow double-sided tape with repeated openings! sew around leaving a gap. Clip the corners
rotary cutter, ruler & mat
QN35.P79.indd 80 21/03/2017 14:35

P ROJEC T: BAG
A B
C D
E F
across to reduce bulk and turn out through

the gap. Double-stitch the flap on the
sides and one long edge. (See Pic D.) This
7 Prepare the zip with double-sided tape
and stick it to the lining side of the
zipper box. Sew the zip in place.
will become the bottom. (See Pic F.)
5 Take one of the pocket lining pieces and

make a vertical crease. Measure 6cm 8 Take the second piece of pocket lining
and pin it RST to the other lining. You
down from the top and mark a 18x1cm will need to fold the patched outer out G
zipper box with a centre line included and of the way and sew around the pocket
two angles on each end. (See Pic E.) The linings. Sew across the top.
centre line will be the cutting line.
6 Place this pocket section RST onto the

front patched panel and pin. The top
9 Site the flap on the front, centrally and
4cm down from the top edge. Sew in
place with two rows of stitching to match
of the pocket lining will be level with the the bottom and sides. (See Pic G.)
top of the patched panel. Sew around the
outer line of the box only. Cut along the
centre line including the angles (be very
careful not to cut the stitches) and post
10 Attach a rivet in both top corners.
(See Pic H.)
H
the lining through the box. Smooth the
lining out on the wrong side of the front
panel and press well.
11 Place the bag outer pieces RST and
sew around the sides and bottom. Clip
the curves and turn the right way out.
QN35.P79.indd 81 21/03/2017 14:36

P ROJEC T: BAG
WE USED
Heart Melodies collection from
Art Gallery Fabrics is available from
All wadding and interfacing is from
www.vlieseline.com (call 01453 883581
for stockist enquiries)
I For bag-making supplies, visit
www.hobbycraft.co.uk
12 Take the two 28cm square lining

pieces and curve the corners on the
bottom as you did for the outer.
15 Fuse the piece of Decovil I light to
the top centre (about 2cm down)
of both the internal lining pieces on the
19 Attach the handle straps with the
rivets. (See Pic K.) Site a handle
strap 4.5cm in from each edge and choose
wrong side. Attach a magnetic clasp to the the length of handle that you desire. Punch
13 Make a patch pocket for each piece

of lining out of a larger scrap.
Decovil. (See Pic J.) a hole in the leather and then make a small
hole in your bag. Match the two holes and
(See Pic I.) Interface the patch pocket
pieces with a piece of S320 interfacing
the same size as the fabric.
16 With RST, sew the lining together,
leaving a gap in the side for turning
out, and clip the curves.
insert a rivet through the holes. Repeat for
the other handle.
14 To make, simply cut a rectangle of

fabric and hem one edge. This will
now become the top. Fold the other three
17 Turn the bag outer the right way out
and the lining inside out and pull the
lining on over the outer. Pin the top edges Designer:
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stitching at the beginning and the end to gap and close it.
reinforce slightly. You can add sections by
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18 Stuff the lining down into the
bag and top-stitch around the
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BLOCK
of the month
You can Welcome to month nine of our new

mystery sampler BOM. Were mixing
things up for our third year. Each month
your favourite prints and fabric collections
too, so Reene will be sewing along with a
print version throughout the year.
go your
were going to be giving you two block
designs one machine pieced and one We hope to see even more readers get
English paper pieced. You can choose to on board and sew along with us. So lets
own way!
make either or both. Well be showcasing get on with our blocks this month were
Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Elements solids in making a machine-pieced fractured cross
our quilt, which will include all 24 blocks. and plus block and an EPP 12-sided inner
We know the quilt will look just as good in cross block.
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Machine-pieced block
A B
C D E
THINGS TO
REMEMBER
Use a seam allowance throughout
F8th fat eighth, assumed
to be 9x22
F16th fat sixteenth, assumed
to be 9x11
FQ fat quarter
WOFQ width of fat quarter
HST half square triangle
F
CUTTING ASSEMBLY
MATERIALS

F16th coral solid (Coral Reef)
F16th peach solid (Apricot Crepe)
From the coral solid, cut:
4 4 squares 1 Mark a diagonal line on the reverse
of each of the 2 pale blue solid
squares and four of the 2 white
F16th mid pink solid (Quartz Pink) From the peach solid, cut: solid squares.
F16th pale blue solid (Icy Mint) 4 2x4 strips
F16th white solid
From the mid pink solid, cut:
2 2 squares
2 Position a 2 white solid square,
right sides together, in the top-right
corner and the bottom-left corner of a
4 2x4 squares 4 coral solid square. (See Pic A.) Take
care to match the raw edges, and pin
From the pale blue solid, cut: in place. Sew along the marked lines.
4 2 squares Cut a seam allowance from the raw
edge side of the stitched line. (See Pic
Share your blocks on From the white solid, cut: B.) Press the white solid away from the
social media using 6 2 squares
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coral solid as shown in Pic A. Repeat with
the remaining marked white 2 squares
and the 2 pale blue squares. You will
4 Sew the rows together to complete
the unit. (See Pic D.)
have a total of two coral and white pieced

blocks and two coral and pale blue pieced
blocks.
5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 with the coral and
pale blue pieced blocks, the 2x4
mid pink solid strips and 2 squares to
complete two units. (See Pic E.)
3 Lay out the pieced coral and

white blocks, the 2x4 peach
solid strips and 2 mid pink solid squares. 6 Lay out the pieced units. (See Pic F.)
Sew together in rows, pressing the
(See Pic C.) Sew together in two rows, seams in opposite directions so that they
pressing the seams in opposite directions nest at the next step. Join the rows to
so that they nest in the next step. complete the block as shown in Pic F.
FINISHED DIAGRAM
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English paper-pieced block
FRONT BACK
Reene loves to
glue-baste her shapes
as it makes the whole
preparation phase so much
quicker. It also gives a nice
crisp edge to sew along
when joining shapes.
It is not essential that
you glue baste
THINGS TO
MATERIALS
REMEMBER F16th each of blue
Please read all the instructions green solid
before starting (Warm Wave),
The paper templates are the warm cream solid
finished size of each unit you will (Crme de la Creme),
need to add a seam allowance mid pink solid
around the outside of each (Quartz Pink)
template piece when cutting out and coral solid
your fabric (Coral Reef)
F8th white solid
Use a seam

UNFINISHED BLOCK SIZE: 6x9
template sheet
allowance throughout

from this issue

non-permanent fabric
glue stick (optional)
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CUTTING ASSEMBLY
Refer to the colour placement chart
when cutting and basting the shapes. 3 Place the relevant pieces right sides
together, carefully matching the edges
to be joined. Use the numbers and letters Designer:
You will cut a 2 WOF strip from on the templates as a guide to the best
each of the solid fabrics. From these piecing order. Stitch along the length of Reene
strips you will cut the individual pieces the edge with a neat, consistent whip- witchard
as you go. stitch and secure the end of each seam by Reene enjoys sharing her fabric obsession
wrapping the thread around the needle with anyone whos willing to read about it
on the blog she shares with her mum
PREPARE SHAPES a couple of times and pulling the thread
Yvonne and teenage daughter Jess
1 Prepare your paper templates. through to make a knot. Leave all the
paper pieces in situation until the whole
block is completed.
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2 Baste all your shapes for the block

using Pic A as a guide.
4 Sew the pieces together in five rows,
then sew the pieced rows together to
complete the block. (See Pic B.)
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English paper piecing
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Rainbow unicor
n
Page 43
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TEMPLATES
Combined template diagram
Zen piece
Page 62
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TEMPLATES
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TEMPLATES
SHOWN AT
Owl coin purse I00%

Page 51
= Leave open to turn

right side out
Upper back Front
Leave open Eyes

(cut out of felt)
Zipper
opening
Navy White Brown

Beak
(yellow
felt)
Wings
Leave
open
Lower
back Straight
stitch (light Quilting
blue, 3 (light blue,
strands) 2 strands)
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TEMPLATES
Body
Covered button
Eyes (do not add
Make 2 seam allowance)
SHOWN AT
I00% Leave
Wings
Leave
open open
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