Tabla de contenidos para June/July 2021 en Quick+Easy Quilts

I wanted to make a quilt from the time I was four years old. That’s odd perhaps, but I was always drawn to the idea of stitching patchwork to create something cozy and warm—and useful. Over the years, I made quilts as gifts, t-shirt quilts to mark the races my running friends finished, quilts to commemorate weddings, and to celebrate the birth of babies. It is a special thing to gift a quilt and create a memory. This issue is filled with tips, ideas, and quilt patterns for marking milestone moments through quiltmaking. Learn to make a signature quilt with Elaine Theriault’s Happy 50th Anniversary. Don’t miss the feature Making Memories for many practical tips for making a signature quilt—from pens to party set-up. We have quite the assortment of…

finished size: 66" × 78" finished blocks: 83 (6" X 8"), 10 (4" X 6") Signature quilts are my favorite. I made a signature quilt for my parent’s 50th wedding anniversary. I used a Double Wedding Ring in the center and used photo transfer to put their wedding picture and a current picture in two rings. The other two rings had machine embroidery with the dates. The colors were green and gold–their provincial Saskatchewan colors. My brother did most of the running around, collecting signatures with his little squares of fabric backed with freezer paper and the Micron pens. It was hilarious! At the event, for whatever reason, we got more people to sign for a second quilt that never got assembled. I guess we didn’t get everyone the first…

finished size: 56" × 67½" I’d like to say that there was a fully developed, wholesome character from my youth in the 70s that this was based upon. There wasn’t a shortage to select from—X the Owl from Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, Charlie the Owl from New Zoo Revue, and even Owl from Winnie the Pooh. But this particular owl—and his need for assisting us in counting the things that matter—came to be after spying a fantastic piece of novelty fabric that instantly transported me back into that nostalgic time. I was so giddy, I bought all five yards that was left on the bolt. All because that wise old Mr. Owl knows exactly how many licks it takes to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop. In…

The final—and quite possibly the most important—step in quiltmaking is adding the label. Nothing is more important than ensuring that future generations know who made your quilt, why it was made, and when it was finished. It keeps your memory alive. We asked our staff how they create memories with their quilts through labeling and adding embellishments. “A black Fabrico Marker worked great for an autograph quilt my sister made to honor her co-worker’s retirement. The pens are acid free and fade-resistant. (They also come in a variety of colors!)” ~ Eileen Fowler, Associate Editor Fabrico Markers are perfect for drawing on any fabric project. These acid free, fade-resistant, archival quality markers come in six different color collections. They are so versatile, they work on fabric, wood, leather, unglazed ceramic,…

1. Cut two squares 7/8" larger than desired finished size of triangle-square. 2. On wrong side of one square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner.This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 3. Place marked square on top of other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of triangle-squares plus 7/8". Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at…

1. From one light and one dark fabric, cut one square 1¼" larger than desired finished size of hourglass unit. 2. On wrong side of light square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner.This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away on each side of cutting line. 3. Place light square on dark square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line to make two triangle-squares. Press seam allowance toward darker fabric. 5. On wrong side of one triangle-square, draw a diagonal line perpendicular to the seam.This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away on each side of cutting line. 6. Place triangle-square with marked lines on matching triangle-square, right sides and opposite fabrics facing. Sew along marked…

1. Place one small square on larger square, right sides facing and aligning raw edges. Draw a line diagonally on wrong side as shown. 2. Sew on drawn line.Trim ¼" beyond stitching. 3. Press open to reveal triangle. 4. Following pattern instructions, repeat for remaining corners to complete unit. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback collection and Abstract Collage by Ampersand collection for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy TM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…

1. Working on paper side of fusible web, trace appliqué shape. Here, we’re tracing an 8½" circle template onto a square of fusible web folded into quarters. 2. You’ll want about a ½" of fusible web. Here, we’re tracing a smaller circle template, then cutting. If you’re working without a template, rough-cut ¼" on either side of traced line. 3. Following manufacturer’s instructions, fuse web to wrong side of appliqué fabric. 4. Carefully cut appliqué shape from fabric on drawn line, leaving ¼" of fusible web inside shape. Here, we’re using a circle template for accuracy. 5. After cutting appliqué shape, peel off paper backing. 6. Position appliqué in place on background fabric, and fuse shape in place. Using coordinating thread and preferred stitch, appliqué outline of shape to finish.…

Natalie Crabtree Instagram @njcrabtree Natalie lived in Kyoto, Japan near the Nishijin Textile district for a year with her husband and considers it the most fulfilling time in her life. She lives in Mason, Ohio. Charisma Horton charismascorner.com Charisma is a wife, mother of six, and a prolific quilter, designer, and longarmer. She is originally from Alaska but now lives in Ephrata, Washington. Amanda Murphy amandamurphydesign.com Amanda is a quilt and fabric designer whose style bridges the modern and traditional. She lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sue Pfau sweetjanesquilting.blogspot.com Sue first started quilting as a flight attendant, bringing hand appliqué on flights. She has been designing easy and interesting quilt patterns since 2006. Tara Reilly orchardhillquilting.com Tara is a a longarm quilter and pattern designer living in beautiful Highland, New…

Choose a relatively plain fabric for the signatures. Test the pens you plan to use on the actual fabric for visibility and bleeding. Pre-washing the signature fabric is a personal choice. The inked signatures may soak into the fabric better if the sizing has been washed away, but if you wash the signature fabric, you may want to wash the other fabrics as well. Before cutting, iron the fabric to freezer paper to stabilize it for signing. Cut extra pieces so mistakes are no problem. A note about seam allowances: it’s very important that you clearly outline the area into which the signature goes. Allow for some space between the signature and the seam allowance; give yourself some insurance by drawing a box well inside the seam allowance (a few…

10 oz pkg of frozen spinach 1-2 tbsp of olive oil 1-2 cloves of garlic, chopped 6 oz jar of artichoke hearts, chopped with any tough leaves/stem pieces removed 15 oz jar of alfredo sauce (I use Classico 4 Cheese Alfredo) ½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup parmesan cheese 1½ cups of mozzarella cheese, shredded Preheat oven to 425°. Over med-high heat in a large pan, sauté spinach in olive oil along with 1-2 cloves of garlic. Add chopped artichoke hearts. Mix well and remove from heat. Add alfredo sauce, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese. Transfer to baking dish and bake at 425° for about 20 minutes or until top browns. We serve with multigrain tortilla chips, breadsticks, etc.…

finished size: 56" × 56" finished blocks: 16 (10") BLOCKS This is a classic red and white quilt made easy. The blocks are assembled by adding a red border to large center squares, then stitching and flipping the outer corners twice. This allows the creation of a nice Churn Dash secondary block in the sashes! This quilt could easily be done in one weekend as it uses larger patches and super easy piecing methods. The kind of piecing methods that you can happily sew while binge watching tv! Plan Natalie made Apple Pie using 4 different pink prints for the center of the blocks (A’s) and 4 different assorted red prints for the matched sets of B’s and C’s, creating a planned layout. If you prefer a scrappier look, use…

1. To make a band, pair two strips with right sides facing and raw edges aligned. Stitch with ¼" seam. Press flat to set stitches. 2. Fold top strip back and gently press seam open to one side. Band should be straight, without any distortion along outside edges. 3. Add third strip to complete band and press as described in previous steps. 4. Measure height of band to ensure it matches the required measurements.Aligning horizontal lines on ruler with long edge and seam lines of strip set,trim uneven end of strip set. 5. Keeping horizontal lines on ruler aligned with band, cut required width segments. 6. If making bands with more than three strips, join strips in pairs and then sew pairs together. TIP If combining units from multiple bands,…

finished size: 64" × 82" finished blocks: 48 (9") BLOCKS Linus Van Pelt is well known for his “security and happiness blanket”. One of my childhood happiness blankets was a tattered and torn wool blanket that always accompanied the picnic basket packed for family reunions on Memorial Day, 4th of July, and family hot dog roasts in the backyard. We spread it on the grass to keep away the chiggers, sat on it, played on it, wrapped up in it when the night turned cool and the fireworks started. I am still captivated by the sparkle of fireworks displayed on patriotic holidays and celebratory occasions. Today I take my favorite quilted throw and sit on our lawn to watch the fireworks exploding across the river. Sparklers were the inspiration and…

Scrap School: 12 All-New Designs from Amazing Quilters by Lissa Alexander Martingale, 2021 Lissa Alexander has done it again. We love how her books always feature a wide variety of designers, with quilts that range from traditional to modern, and yet you somehow want to make them all no matter your personal style! The quilts range in difficulty from easy to challenging—so don’t shy away because of skill. There are plenty of diagrams, tips, and words of wisdom sprinkled throughout, plus color options that are very different from the original. In short, something for everyone and sure to inspire. Also, style photos include an adorable French bulldog—Ooh-la-la! shopmartingale.com Sew Healthy & Happy by Rose Parr C&T Publishing, 2021 Get ready to quilt for the long haul with the tips within…

There are several ways to make Flying Geese. Which method you choose depends partly on personal preference, but also has to do with how many you need, how large or small they are, whether the fabrics are all the same or scrappy, and how they fit together in the project. Flying Geese are twice as wide as they are tall. Common sizes are 1"x 2", 1½"x 3", 2"x 4", and 3"x 6". Here you’ll find four methods to make Flying Geese and suggestions for when each method would be most useful. For our examples, we used Flying Geese to finish at 2"x 4". The charts give the cutting dimensions for common sizes of Flying Geese, but it’s helpful to know how to do the math yourself in case you ever…

finished size: 70" × 88" On a recent trip to Bear Lake, I was freezing in the evenings while sitting outside. I wished I had a simple-to-make quilt that was also graphically appealing. I wondered what would happen if I cut squares as large as possible and then cut them into quarters. I don’t think I have ever seen a quilt with such huge triangles—but wonder, why not? It certainly would be a cost-effective use of the fabric. My intention was to back this quilt with something easy to care for and very cuddly because I want to drag it around with us as we travel. Plan Krisanne made a cozy quilt to snuggle under at the lake using fabulous fabrics and soft minky on the back. Krisanne always matches…

1. Trace appliqué motif onto paper side of fusible web, making a separate tracing for each appliqué needed. 2. Roughly cut out drawn appliqué shape and follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse to wrong side of appliqué fabric. 3. With small, sharp scissors, carefully cut out drawn shape. 4. Peel off paper backing. Position appliqué in place on background fabric, and fuse shape in place. 5. Using coordinating thread and your preferred stitch, machine appliqué outline of shape. 6. A satin stitch will completely cover the edge, but a blanket stitch or zigzag stitch will also work to secure edges. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: To keep dark background fabrics from showing…

1. Cut number of 2½"-wide strips necessary to equal the perimeter of quilt plus 20". Join strips with diagonal seams into one continuous piece. Press seams open. 2. Press binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. 3. Begin in middle of one side of quilt. Leaving a 12" tail of binding free, match raw edges of binding strip to raw edge of quilt top. Use an even-feed or walking foot to sew through all layers with ¼" seam. 4. To miter corners, stop ¼" from corner, backstitch, and remove quilt from sewing machine. 5. Rotate quilt a quarter turn and fold binding straight up, away from the corner, forming a 450 angle fold. TIP: For a satisfying “plump“ binding, we recommend cutting the batting and backing a scant 1/8" larger…

finished size: 60" × 72" finished blocks: 30 (12") BLOCKS I designed this patriotic quilt using this great fabric line called Honor and Pride by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics. I used simple stars—that we all know and love—but made interesting by careful color planning. Patriotic quilts will always be something that I design because I come from a long line of proud military men. This pattern meets the guidelines established by the Quilts of Valor® Foundation. To learn more about QOV® , go to QuiltingDaily.com/quilts-of-valor. Plan This stunning patriotic quilt is made from a relatively simple block. The surprising layout adds serious wow factor. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of…

1. On wrong side of lighter square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. Repeat for opposite diagonal. 2. Place marked square on top of darker square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut sewn squares vertically and horizontally to make four equal sections. 4. Cut along marked cutting lines to make eight triangle-squares. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square unit. Cut squares twice the…

finished size: 13½" × 35½" finished blocks: 10 (4½") BLOCKS Starlight, star bright, make a starlit quilt tonight. Quick and easy, this pattern is a fun way to try out appliqué. It is also perfect for showcasing your quilting. Grab some yuletide prints and get ready to sparkle! Celebrate Christmas in July with us by using holiday fabrics, or get some inspiration from our color options on the last page of the pattern. This little gem of a table runner is sure to decorate your dining room or kitchen for years to come. Christmas IN JULY Hear the sleigh bells in the air? Okay, perhaps those bells are more likely the ice cream man, but there is no time like the present (see what we did there?) to get ready…