Tabla de contenidos para August/September 2022 en Quick+Easy Quilts

ALL ABOUT PRECUTS How do you feel about precuts? To me, they are absolutely irresistible. What a wonderful way to get a piece of every fabric in a collection—no matter my budget. The problem is that if I don’t have a plan for them, they sit on my shelf and collect dust. Do you have the same problem? This issue started out with an idea last year in September. Instagram was filled with so many quilters making quilts using 2½" strips. So, I thought perhaps you, like me, would like a nice selection of patterns using them. Included are five patterns for strips, one that uses 10" squares, two that use 5" squares, and one that uses mini charms. Scott Flanagan joins us again with his design, Long Division. It…

It’s hard to imagine a time before pre-cut bundles of fabric were available. It seems as if they have been around for years; however, did you know that Moda Fabrics was the first to make them commercially available? More than 30 years ago, when you wanted to purchase fabrics via mail, the shops sent you fabric swatches. Stores that catered to quilters offered monthly memberships where you would get 1½" squares of each new fabric. You could then order yardage by mail, knowing exactly what the fabric print looked like. “One of the first quilting projects I ever made used those 1½" squares,” says Lissa Alexander, the marketing director for Moda Fabrics. “I just started sewing them together—I thought I had so many, but it turned out to be about…

If you’ve ever purchased those delightful precuts without knowing what you were going to do with them—they are just so irresistible after all—you may end up watching them go unused. And while they look absolutely lovely sitting on your shelf, you might actually break open that fat quarter tower if you know what you can do with them. To help, we created a handy reference guide that shows what cuts you can get from your precuts. (Say that 10 times fast!) Keep this chart in your sewing space and refer to it the next time you start a project.…

finished size: 75" × 85" finished blocks: 42 (10") BLOCKS I’ve been quilting for over twenty years and teaching for half of that time. I love to teach because I always learn something. I’ve recently been playing with patterns, learning about composition and design—and just plain having fun doing it! I’d love for you to have fun with me. This is an easy pattern that uses only squares and rectangles. You can make three very different quilts, all from the same simple pattern! Use twenty 2½"-wide strips and some background fabric to make twenty easy blocks. The variety comes from rotating one small part of each block. Add sashing and/or borders to find new variations. I’ve included photos of three possible variations. Judy Plan This quilt is bold and graphic,…

How is it possible for triangle-squares, also called half-square triangles (HST), to be one of the most popular units used in pre-cut quilt designs? First, triangle-squares are easy to assemble from pre-cuts. You can cut the triangles from strips. Use our Quick Pieced Triangle-Squares technique to piece the units from squares (Honor Bound). Speed up the process by making them 8-at-a-time (Checked and Rechecked). And you can easily assemble them in a myriad of sizes—if you know a little math. (More on that later.) Plus, with tons of tools to assist you in cutting, trimming, and piecing triangle-squares, you can’t go wrong. If you like foundation piecing, there are papers designed to accurately piece the units. You can find handy templates and rulers too numerous to count. Let’s not forget…

finished size: 64" × 77" finished blocks: 30 (12") BLOCKS My inspiration for this design is my husband. He is a retired Navy Senior Chief. We spent 22 years in the navy, and he missed birthdays, anniversaries, school events, and sporting events so that he could provide for us and serve his country. Because of that, I have a huge respect for all service members and what they have to give up. Sometimes it is a veteran like my husband that will inspire the quilt. Sometimes a new fabric line begs to be made for Quilts of Valor® . If I can make a quilt to show my husband or other veterans my support, I do it every time. Jennifer Plan The beauty of this quilt is in its scrappiness.…

1. Place fabric pieces larger than section 1 and 2 right sides together on back side of paper. Be sure fabric for section 1 is under that area and edges of fabric extend at least ¼" past stitching line. 2. Using 90/14-sized needle and a short stitch length so papers will tear off easily, stitch on line between two areas, extending stitching into seam allowances at ends of seams. 3. Open pieces and finger press the seam. Right sides of fabrics will be facing out on back side of pattern. 4. Turn unit over and fold back paper on stitched line.Trim seam allowance to ¼". 5. Continue adding fabrics in numerical order, as you did with section 2. When all fabrics are added, trim excess paper and fabric along solid…

Mary Ann Castrogivanni @quilt.crochet.knitter Having degrees in Chemistry and Computer Science, Mary Ann started quilting in 2000 when the public library offered a class. She enjoys making quilts for friends, family and charities, as well as creating her own designs to share with others. Jen Daly jendalyquilts.com Jen is a designer, quilt book author, and Etsy shop owner. A soon-to-be empty-nester, she plans to lean heavily on her Goldendoodle Casey to make the transition. She lives in Grantham, New Hampshire. Scott Flanagan 4thandmaindesigns.com Scott started quilting alongside his grandmother at age 7. He is a prolific quilt designer, and has his first fabric collection with Banyan Batiks coming out this fall. Pam Goggans sagercreekquilts.com Pam is an avid stitcher, crafter, and quilter and enjoys teaching and sharing her skills. She…

finished size: 48" × 60" finished blocks: 20 (12") BLOCKS I wanted a scrappy look with stars floating here and there, not in rows. By offsetting the star within the block, you can get that look easily by turning the block in different directions. The scrappiness is very forgiving, as seams that are slightly off don’t show up as much in a scrappy project. The star can be hidden a bit, too—depending on what fabrics you use for the triangle-squares. This is also a great introduction to making triangle-squares and using them in a quilt without the worries of lining them up straight. You can easily use your stash for this design, too. Or leftover 2½" strips from other projects. We all love to use up our leftovers! I love…

finished size: 62" × 62" finished blocks: 25 (10") BLOCKS For this quilt, I wanted to experiment with a variation on the granny square idea. I wanted to make tightly nested “granny squares” that appeared to be on point, but that were made with straight set blocks. Having the blocks contain a corner of four granny squares each and the pieced sashing were the keys. I love how the seams of the granny squares alternate from horizontal to vertical and how at first glance, it’s not readily apparent how the look was achieved. Complex looking, but a piece of cake to make! You’ll want to lay this quilt out on a design wall before piecing the blocks and sashing to make sure that you’re positioning the various prints in the…

finished size: 72" × 78" finished blocks: 156 (6½") BLOCKS Make a quilt for your favorite dog lover with this quick-to-make pattern. Krystal’s surprising use of 2½" precut strips gives a scrappy look to this quilt pattern that is easily achieved, even if you don’t have a vast fabric collection. A collection of batiks was used in our version here, with a creamy color for the background. The hues are perfect for fall with the golds and browns. We think it would also be adorable using novelty prints, or perhaps team colors—looking at you Cleveland Browns fans! Plan Enjoy the dog days of summer with this adorable—and clever—quilt. Using 2½" precut strips is an easy way to make this quilt oh-so-scrappy and fun! Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout…

finished size: 67" × 81" finished blocks: 20 (12") BLOCKS Precut 2½" strips are your surprising shortcut to completing this happy quilt! The traditional Nine-Patch gets delightfully framed, then sashes and cornerstones are added to create visual interest. Add a cozy allover quilting motif, and you have a quilt that is perfect for snuggling under as the days get cooler. This quilt is perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike. Choose batiks like Pam did, or your favorite collection of prints. If you don’t want to use precuts, simply cut your own from your stash! Plan Start with a favorite collection of 2½" precuts and a coordinating background. Choose 34 strips, then sort them into two piles. One stack of 14 strips will be used for the Nine-Patch centers. The…

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 Easy TM…

finished size: 22" × 22" finished blocks: 16 (4½") BLOCKS At Fons & Porter’s Quick + Easy Quilts, we are obsessed with Log Cabins made from precuts! When we spied Jen Daly’s quilt made from 5" charm squares, we just had to share it with you. Scrappy is the name of the game with this pattern. Since you are using precuts, you won’t necessarily get the light and dark sides to the traditional block—unless the collection you choose has a good balance of values. If you want to plan the color placement, we suggest cutting patches and laying them out on a design wall or board. You can also just let go and make your quilt as scrappy as can be—it’s all up to you! Plan What can be more…

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: 75" × 99" finished blocks: 35 (12") BLOCKS The original design was inspired by the woven look of old lawn chairs. When done, it had the look of long division; I do all my math for pattern figuring by scratching out the math with pen and paper using multiplication and division. Scott Plan Scott’s woven design is ideal for using your favorite colorful collection of 2½" precut strips. With careful cutting, it’s possible to get all the patches needed from 38 strips. But Scott advises using a few more to make the cutting process easier. Plus, using more strips will enhance the scrappy appeal of this fun quilt! Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop • Cream…

We asked our team about their favorite patterns using precuts. Not only did they share the patterns they love, but also some offered their best tips too. All of these patterns can be found at QuiltingDaily.com. “I love 2½" wide strips that come rolled up. These strips are great for binding, and I use them to make strip sets. In fact, staring at two rolls of strips—one solid gray and the other a variety of prints—inspired me to create King of the Cabin. With my trusty 12½" square and 6½" x 24" rulers by my side, I strip pieced pairs of strips in an unconventional way to create large Quarter Log Cabin blocks. I am so happy with this quilt, and I sleep quite warmly under it every night in…

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…

Moda Bake Shop, Rollin' Along: Quick and Easy Quilts from 2½" Strips Compiled by Lissa Alexander Martingale, 2022 Wipe all notions of jelly roll races and simple strip piecing, and get ready to be surprised at what you can do with a Jelly Roll™. The Moda All-Stars are back, with quilt patterns from designers who have graced our pages at Golden Peak Media—Jessica Dayon, Jen Daly, Ann Weins—and so many more! You will look at the quilts in this book and never think that they were made from precuts, and it will have you looking at those delicious rolls of 2½" strips in a new way. While the quilts in this book are not always simple, there is a little something for everyone. This one is for beginner to advanced…