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One thing I’ve taken into 2023 with me is a glass-half-full mindset and a pocket full of optimism – I’m ready for the quilts, adventures and fun projects that this year will bring! First on my to-do list is my very own affirmation mini quilt… after speaking with a handful of inspiring quilters and artists in our ‘Piecing Positivity’ feature, I’m all geared up to transform my stash into a beacon of encouragement. And after that? Well, the sewing room is my oyster. We’ve got bold apples from Bay Corbishley, a Hawaiian quilted cushion by Pat Gorelangton, a scrappy sewing set by Felie Hempfling and Jenny Jackson’s magnificent rainbow EPP quilt to choose from (and more!). Plus, Satomi Hoar is helping us celebrate Lunar New Year in quite possibly the…

Bay Corbishley Bay loves designing bright and modern quilts for the home with plenty of curved piecing! Head to p16 to make her sweet graphic apple quilt and matching tote Pat Gorelangton Pat shares her passion and craftsmanship for traditional Hawaiian quilting techniques with her nature-inspired two-tone appliqué cushion on p63! Satomi Hoar Satomi has been quilting for ten years and often takes inspiration from her travels for her modern quilts. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with her bunny mini on p37! 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 orientation or gender identity. We have begun…

There's no need to keep going in circles when it comes to sketching out perfect curves for your quilty projects... Our circle template set has got you covered for all eventualities, with five sturdy shapes in various sizes from 2in–4in. The handy ring means you can keep track of them all, and easily select the right size for your project. Turn to p79 to find Paula Steel’s handy Technique Focus tutorial – you’ll be able to get started with your new templates right away thanks to her detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to use them easily for hand quilting! Each circle template has a centre mark and a dashed seam allowance, making it easy to fussy cut your favourite motifs from your fabrics of choice. The marks at the edges will…

Perfect paper piecing The world of Foundation Paper Piecing is at your fingertips! Explore all that this versatile technique has to offer with the wonderfully diverse collection of patterns on offer from Joe, June and Mae. Ingrid's designs feature various themes, from adorable animals to fairytales and flowers. The FPP technique allows you to achieve detailed precision in your graphic quilt blocks – browse Ingrid's patterns on joejuneandmae.com and you're sure to find a sweet FPP block pattern that takes your fancy. Have you visited our website, www.gathered.how? Scan the QR code to get taken straight there – you'll find tutorials, templates, bonus projects, pattern corrections and much more! SAVE 50%! Wowee, have we got a subscription offer for you! Subscribe today to save 50% on a whole year of Love Patchwork & Quilting.…

WHY NOT USE YOUR CIRCLE TEMPLATE SET TO MARK THIS CLAMSHELL QUILTING DESIGN? YOU WILL NEED Quilt Fabric A (light pink): ¾yd Fabric B (light blue): 1yd Fabric C (navy): ¾yd Fabric D (mustard): ¾yd Fabric E (red): one (1) fat quarter Fabric F (orange): one (1) fat quarter Fabric G (dark pink): one (1) fat quarter Fabric H (green): ½yd Fabric I (white): 1yd Binding fabric: ½yd Batting: 60in x 75in Backing fabric: 3½yds Fusible interfacing: 10in square One (1) copy each of Quilt Templates A–E FINISHED SIZE 52in x 67in NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise stated. Templates include seam allowance. Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. Fabrics provided by Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). Quilted by Cumbrian Longarm Quilting (cumbrianlongarmquilting.co.uk). FABRICS USED…

EASY TRIANGLES MEET PRECISE PATTERN MATCHING IN THIS SKILL-BUILDING DESIGN YOU WILL NEED Quilt Background fabric: 2yds Fabric A (red): 1yd Fabric B (orange): 1yd Fabric C (pink): 1yd Fabric D (purple): 1yd Binding fabric (light pink): ½yd Backing fabric: 4½yds Batting: 70in x 80in One (1) copy of the Triangle template provided or a top trimmed 8½in 60-degree equilateral triangle ruler FINISHED SIZE 62½in x 72½in NOTES Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Make sure to sew an accurate ¼in seam allowance or your strip sets will not be the correct size. Press fabrics well before cutting. Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. This pattern assumes WOF to be 42in. WOF = width of fabric. EQ = Equilateral Triangle. If you have a 60-Degree triangle ruler with a trimmed top…