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The idea for this issue has been in my brain for two years. It was stuck there because I couldn’t figure out how to pull it off. How do you get quilts in a ROYGBIV theme, one color for each designer? Would I get all red and blue designs? Would designers want to make another color if I selected their design? Finally, I realized that I should ask a handful of designers if they were interested in creating something for this issue. When I asked someone to submit—I knew exactly which color she would choose. She said yes, and she asked another designer to submit a design. That started the ball rolling on this special issue in which this rainbow of quilts was by invitation only. Every single designer said yes!…

Color Collage by Shelley Davies for Northcott The Color Collage digital print collection is a must-have for any quilter who loves bright colors. Canadian artist Shelley Davies creates collages focusing on each color and features her expansive collection of ephemera. Bold and bright, with a 3-dimensional look, these digital fabric prints by Northcott capture the depth of Shelley’s collages. northcott.com Swatch This by Haruyoshi Nagumo Learn not only what colors advance or recede but also how to combine colors confidently with this fantastic book by Haruyoshi Nagumo. This is a comprehensive dictionary of color combinations that breaks each color down by the feeling it projects, visual wavelength, what colors are similar and which contrast, how to combine it with other colors to create movement, and more! Every color—from pastels to brights, metallics, neons, black,…

Star Depot Elaine Theriault's Star Depot quilt caught my eye to make for a young man named Ben. He likes the colors red, blue, and grey. It was a great pattern to work with and came out to the exact measurements. I guess it is my covid quilt. This design was in Quiltmaker September/October ‘20. Mary Andison • Bracebridge, Ontario S’mores When I looked at the July/August ‘21 Quiltmaker magazine, I wanted to make all of the camping quilts. Since I didn't have time to do that, I finally decided to make S'mores by Annette Falvo. I chose this quilt because my husband loves the s'mores scene in the movie, The Sandlot where the main character is confused when he is offered a s'more because he hasn't had a first serving of anything yet.…

Easy Finished Size: 60” x 60” Finished Blocks: 10½” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Medium Red Print 1½ yards for blocks and sashes Dark Red Print 1⅝ yards for blocks, sashes, border, and binding White Print 2¼ yards for blocks and sashes Backing 4⅛ yards Batting 68” x 68” cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations. Medium Red Print 23 strips 2” x WOF for bands Dark Red Print 7 strips 2¾” x WOF for border 7 strips 2½” x WOF for binding 7 strips 2” x WOF for bands White Print 18 strips 2” x WOF for bands 24 squares 5” (B) 64 squares 3½” (A) The quilting motif is found on the pattern sheet. An instant classic…

Challenging Finished Size: 27” x 27” Finished Blocks: 27” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Maroon Solid ⅛ yard for block Peach Solid ¼ yard for block Red-Orange Solid ¼ yard for block Dark Orange solid ¼ yard for block Medium Orange Solid ½ yard for block and binding Light Orange solid ¾ yard for block Backing 1 yard Batting 31” x 31” Template Plastic cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. = cut in half twice diagonally Maroon Solid 8 template A Peach Solid 16 template A Red-Orange Solid 24 template A Dark Orange Solid 16 template A Medium Orange Solid 4 strips 2½” x WOF for binding 8 template A Light Orange Solid 1 square 12¼” cut to make 4 triangles (C) 4 squares 8½” (B) The template is found on the pattern sheet. This simple Lone Star design makes an ideal quilting playground. 1 About This Quilt Have you ever been curious to try…

Intermediate Finished Size: 56” x 72” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Dark Yellow Tonal 2¼ yards for patches and binding Medium Yellow Tonal 1¼ yards for patches Light Yellow Tonal 1⅛ yards for patches White Tonal ¾ yard for patches Backing 3⅞ yards Batting 64” x 80” Template plastic cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Dark Yellow Tonal 8 strips 2½” x WOF for binding 18 template B 6 template C 12 each template A and Ar Medium Yellow Tonal 14 template B 14 template C Light Yellow Tonal 10 template B 10 template C White Tonal 6 template B 6 template C The templates are found on the pattern sheet. Try a different angle with this refreshing design. 1 About This Quilt Trapezoids and triangles in a single colorway create lots of room to show off your fancy quilting in Brandy’s striking design. The patches are cut from templates.…