Table of contents for Issue 152 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Colour can be the most powerful tool in your quilting box. Crafting the right palette can express a different time, different place, even different sides of your personality. Use your 25 Colour Swatch Card Set to help you build your own palettes to express yourself. You can be adventurous, designing your colour palettes before taking a risk spending a lot of money on fabrics you won't use. Here are some hints and tips: ■ Using equal amounts of warm and cool colours can make a quilt feel balanced. Using mostly warm colours gives a quilt a lot of energy, whereas using primarily cool colours can make a quilt feel calm and serene. ■ Value is the relative lightness or darkness of a colour. Balancing the light and dark values of…

FOUR BLOCKS, MIXED AND REPEATED MAKE UP THIS STUNNING MODERN DESIGN YOU WILL NEED ■ White fabric: 3½yds■ Peach fabric: ½yd■ Salmon fabric: ½yd■ Marmalade fabric: 1yd■ Mint fabric: ½yd■ Lettuce fabric: ¼yd■ Basil fabric: ¼yd■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Batting: 70in square■ Backing fabric: 4yds FINISHED SIZE ■ 62in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Label your cut pieces alphabetically for easy quilt block assembly.■ CST = corner square triangle.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ Quilted by Annie Seaboch (facebook.com/Annie-Leighs-Sew-Happy-331419585558/) FABRICS USED ■ Riley Blake Confetti Cottons in White, Peaches ‘n Cream, Salmon, Marmalade, Hint of Mint, Lettuce, Basil. CUTTING OUT 1 From the binding fabric cut: ■ Seven (7) 2¼in x WOF. 2 From…

BIAS STRIP APPLIQUÉ Use bias strips to give your fabric a nice stretch for when you want to make stems for appliqué projects, like this gorgeous cushion by Laura Pritchard. Position the stem, with the raw edges underneath, in curving arcs on the background fabric. Use an iron to help coax the bias strips into the curve if necessary. Pin and tack stitch in place. Appliqué the stem to the background using an invisible slip stitch, pictured right. NEEDLE-TURN APPLIQUÉ Needle-turn appliqué is when you use the needle you are sewing with to tuck the fabric under to create a nice clean edge. The result is a beautiful and flat stitched appliqué. To learn more about this method visit gathered.how/sewing-and-quilting/quilting/how-to-applique-beginners-guide MACHINE APPLIQUÉ Machine appliqué is surprisingly easy to do with…

REVEAL SECTIONS OF YOUR FAVOURITE PRINTS WITH THIS FUN TECHNIQUE YOU WILL NEED ■ Background fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Appliqué fabrics: nine (9) 4in squares■ Backing fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Lightweight fusible interfacing: 12in square■ One (1) 16in zip■ Stranded embroidery thread FINISHED SIZE ■ 15¾in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are 5/8in unless otherwise noted.■ Press all fabrics well before cutting.■ RST = right sides together. CUTTING OUT 1 From each of the background fabric and backing fabric cut: ■ One (1) 17in square. 2 From the interfacing cut: ■ Nine (9) 4in squares. PREPARING THE FABRIC 3 Measure then baste a grid of lines to make nine squares on the 17in square cushion front (Fig A), ensuring there’s an even seam allowance around the edge of…

YOU CAN RAID YOUR FABRIC SCRAPS STASH OR USE FAT QUARTERS TO MAKE THE ROPE YOU WILL NEED For one table mat ■ Print fabric scraps (see notes)■ ¼in diameter cotton rope: 8¾yds FINISHED SIZE ■ Table mat : 10in diameter approx.■ Coaster: 4½in diameter approx. NOTES ■ Debbie used a variety of fat quarters to make coordinating table mats and coasters. You can use any scrap fabrics you like, varying the frequency to create the look you want. ■ Debbie used a braided cotton cord, which is more durable and harder to unravel than a twisted cord. CUTTING OUT 1 Cut your fabric scraps into 1¼in wide strips, cutting along the bias. Cut a variety of lengths, depending on how you want your finished mat to look (Fig A).…

MAKE IT... Choose your favourite ice lolly with our fun design ◆ It's coming up rosy with this one-block quilt & cushion duo ◆ Grab all your scraps to make a colourful crumb quilt ◆ Give a traditional block a modern twist with pops of neon ◆ Make a quilt using your favourite Jelly Roll PLUS Your gift is a Quilt-as-you-go Hexagon template set. Find a project in mag to make with it too! DON’T MISS OUT! Subscribe by 9 July to get this issue sent straight to your door. See p22 for more!…

I do love a single block or unit that can be made into incredible designs. We all know how useful half-square triangles can be, and if you go a bit larger, and make them in bold colours, you get Cait Moreton-Lisle’s fab design. Sara Fernandez shows us that simple strip piecing can create stunning results in the ‘River Blooms’ quilt, one of my favourite for this issue. I love the pops of pink and yellow amongst the blues, but you could make it in your favourite colours for a totally different effect. And Gracey Larson takes four blocks, and mixes and repeats them to produce her ‘Desert Flowers’ quilt. And with the sun shining, we inevitably start looking at brighter colours to wear. So the ‘Daisy Chain’ quilt by Kate…

SEW SOLID STRIP SET PAIRS TOGETHER TO CREATE THIS BEAUTIFUL EFFECT YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (coconut milk): 7⅜yds■ Fabric B (aero blue): 2yds■ Fabric C (warm wave): 1yd■ Fabric D (Georgia peach): ⅜yd■ Fabric E (tranquil waters): 2¼yds■ Fabric F (raspberry rose): ⅜yd■ Fabric G (coral reef): ⅜yd■ Fabric H (turmeric): ⅜yd■ Fabric I (mandarin): ⅜yd■ Backing fabric: 9yds■ Binding fabric: ⅝yd■ Batting: 90in x 104in■ One (1) copy of the Triangle template FINISHED SIZE ■ 83in x 96in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. FABRICS USED ■ All fabrics are from the Art Gallery Fabrics Solids collection. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: ■…

LIKE SUNLIGHT REFLECTING ON RIPPLES OF WATER, THIS QUILT WILL CREATE CALM IN ANY ROOM YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (curry): ⅝yd■ Fabric B (maize): ⅝yd■ Fabric C (kale): ⅝yd■ Fabric D (julep): ⅝yd■ Fabric E (hyacinth): ⅝yd■ Fabric F (indigo): ⅝yd■ Fabric G (navy): ⅝yd■ Fabric H (celestial): ⅝yd■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Batting: 68in x 60in■ Backing fabric: 3½yds■ One (1) copy each of Templates 1 and 2 FINISHED SIZE ■ 60in x 51in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Templates include seam allowances. ■ This project was designed for non-directional fabric. If directional fabric is used, consider template placement carefully. You may require more yardage.…

Repurposing fabric or using up scraps is an increasingly popular way of bringing new life to tired furniture -which is exactly how Jen Frost of Faith and Fabrics revamped the kitchen chairs that now stand proudly around her dining table. A few years ago, Jen and her husband had the opportunity to build their new home from the ground up. Alongside being an “unforgettable experience,” it also meant that they were able to tailor every element of their house to reflect their personalities and preferences without restrictions. Jen says she kept three keywords in mind throughout the process: “thoughtful, custom, and low-waste”. When it came to furnishing the kitchen, they bought a reclaimed wood table, but couldn’t find the right chairs to complement the centrepiece. With those keywords of ‘custom’…

EACH MONTH, OUR EXPERT PAULA STEEL WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MASTER ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF QUILTMAKING! MODERN TWIST COURTHOUSE STEPS BLOCK The Courthouse Steps block is a traditional block design featuring a central square (representing a courthouse), with strips of fabric arranged around it forming a staircase effect. This block is a variation of the traditional Log Cabin block, and similarly is a great way to use up fabric scraps. The design also allows for playing with colour and block orientation to create different looks. BASIC COURTHOUSE STEPS BLOCK A standard Courthouse Steps block has a square in the centre and then rectangles of increasing lengths, but the same width, sewn around the centre. Strips are sewn first to the sides of the square, then to the top…

THE BLACK FABRIC CREATES A CHAIN EFFECT THAT REALLY SHOWS OFF THE BRIGHT BLOCKS YOU WILL NEED ■ Coloured fabrics: 5/8yd each of seven (7) different fabrics■ Black contrast: 2⅜yds■ White background: 4yds■ Binding: ¾yd■ Backing: 7¼yds■ Batting: 86in × 98in FINISHED SIZE ■ 78½in x 90½in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in unless otherwise noted.■ Follow the arrows in the figures for pressing suggestions.■ Yardage is based on at least 40in of useable WOF.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ For this quilt, we are making our block look like a braid, but we aren’t actually making a braid. So, I guess this quilt is a faux braid! FABRIC USED Designer chose the Kona solid line from Robert Kaufman because it has such a great range of colours. CUTTING OUT…

MIX TURQUOISE, NAVY AND BLUE WITH A CONTRASTING YELLOW FOR A POP OF COLOUR YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (white): ¾yd■ Fabric B (light blue): 1yd■ Fabric C (turquoise): ¼yd■ Fabric D (navy): ¼yd■ Fabric E (yellow): ½yd■ Backing fabric: 3¼yds■ Batting: 56in square■ Binding fabric: ⅜yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 48in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Fabrics provided by Wool Warehouse. FABRICS USED ■ Print and binding fabrics are from the Ruby Star Society Speckled collection as follows: ■ Fabric A: Sweet Cream. ■ Fabric B: Metallic Bright Blue. ■ Fabric C: Metallic Icebox. ■ Fabric D: Bluebell. ■ Fabric E: Metallic Sunshine.…

THIS COLOURFUL QUILT WITH ITS MEDALLION-STYLE WILL LIFT EVERYONE'S MOOD YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A: one (1) fat quarter■ Fabrics B–F: one (1) fat eighth each■ Background fabric: 1¼yds■ Binding fabric: ¼yd■ Batting: 36in square■ Backing fabric: 1yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 32in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, or to one side, as preferred.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED ■ Fabrics are Tilda Chambray basics in Cerise (A), Coral (B), Warm Yellow (C), Olive (D), Sage (E) and Blue (F). ■ Background fabric is White Kona Solid. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: ■ Two (2) 5½in squares. ■ Eight (8) 3¼in squares. 2 From Fabric B cut: ■ Two (2) 5½in squares. ■…

MAKE THESE BEAUTIFUL BLUE BLOCKS TO ADD A POP OF CONTRASTING COLOUR YOU WILL NEED To make eight (8) Block 6 ■ Fabric A (Fairy Dust White): ¼yd■ Fabric M (Aegean): ⅛yd■ Fabric N (Cornflower): ¼yd■ Fabric O (Sapphire): ⅛yd■ Fabric M (Aegean): ⅛yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 6in square (6½in square unfinished) NOTES ■ Seam allowances are a scant ¼in, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Fabric: Tula Pink Basics and Solids fabrics by FreeSpirit Fabrics. To make the whole quilt ■ Fabric A (Fairy Dust White): 5yds■ Fabric B (Wildflower Azalea): 5/8yd■ Fabric C (Fairy Dust Mint): ¼yd■ Fabric D (Sweet Pea): ¼yd■ Fabric E (Stargazer): ¼yd■ Fabric F (Taffy): ¼yd■ Fabric G…