Table of contents for Issue 153 in Love Patchwork & Quilting

Our quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) hexagon template set lets you quickly prep all your fabric and batting pieces to make finished hexagon pieces to join into larger projects. These little parcels are perfect whether you’re on the go or sitting at your machine. Start with a simple mini quilt, or build up to a full-size quilt. These hexies are fantastic for scrap-busting and showcasing your favourite prints with some fussy cutting. And since each hexagon is fully finished before being joined into a quilt, they’re reversible too - getting the best of both sides! You'll find our Technical Editor Sarah Griffiths' quilted centre piece - 'Garden Table' - on page 39. Raid your stash for nature print fabrics and bring the garden to your table by using your gift of QAYG templates.…

GET THE SCOOP: YOU WILL MAKE 13 ICE CREAM CUP BLOCKS AND 12 LOLLY BLOCKS YOU WILL NEED ■ Ice cream and lolly fabrics: at least seven (7) light and seven (7) dark coloured fat quarters■ Dark brown fabric: ½yd■ Light brown fabric: ¼yd■ Cherry fabric: 5in square■ Green leaf fabric: 2½in x 10in■ Background fabric: 3½yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd (see Notes)■ Batting: 68in square.■ Backing fabric: 3¾yds■ Fusible web: 8in x 15in■ One (1) copy each of the A–J, Cherry and Leaf Templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 60in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press after each seam.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ Press all fabrics well before cutting.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST = right sides together.■ Lynne used leftover lolly and ice…

DIMONDS ARE A GIRLS BEST FRIEND WHEN THEY COME IN A RAINBOW OF SCRAPS YOU WILL NEED ■ Scrap fabrics: approx ½yd total in each of eight colour groups■ Background fabric: 2¾yds■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ Batting: 68in x 76in■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ One (1) copy each of the Large Diamond, Small Diamond, Short Side and Long Side templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 59in x 68in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams as you prefer unless otherwise noted.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ If using yardage, this pattern assumes that WOF is equal to at least 43in wide.■ Colour groups are created from piecing scraps. If you prefer to use yardage, you will need ⅜yd of each colour.■ Batting is Super-Soft Bamboo Blend by Sew Simple.■ Fabrics…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (Aqua): ⅜yd■ Fabric B (Woodrose): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric C (Wasabi): ¾yd■ Fabric D (Sunny): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric E (Flame): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric F (Orchid): one (1) fat quarter■ Batting: 18in x 42in FINISHED SIZE ■ 16in x 40in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ WST = wrong sides together. FABRICS USED ■ Fabrics are all Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: ■ Eight (8) 2½in x 4½in. ■ Three (3) 2½in x WOF (binding). 2 From Fabric B cut: ■ Four (4) 2½in x 4½in. ■ Two (2) 2½in x 8½in.…

EACH MONTH, OUR EXPERT PAULA STEEL WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MASTER ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF QUILTMAKING! MODERN TWIST PINEAPPLE BLOCK The Pineapple Block is another traditional block that can be machine pieced, hand-pieced or foundation paper pieced (FPP). It is a versatile block that can be relatively quick to piece and you can get some stunning looking quilts using it. BASIC PINEAPPLE BLOCK Like a Log Cabin block the Pineapple block is sewn in rounds, although there is trimming between each round to create the design. Fig 1 is an example of traditional Pineapple Block with alternating rounds of background and colours. This example has six rounds, using the measurements listed below and finishes at 12in square (12½in square before it is sewn into a quilt). The pieces…

This issue is filled with colourful makes for the sunnier weather. From a rainbow crumb quilt that is perfect for using up even the smallest pieces of fabric to a bold remake of the traditional Kentucky Crossroads block by Paula Steel. Paula added a pop of neon yellow to really bring it up to date. We are also huge fans of Jelly roll quilts, so are delighted to share Michelle Lander Cain’s ‘All the Xs’ quilt from her new book Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts. And what is summer without a cooling ice lolly or three? Lynne Goldsworthy’s fun ‘Oh my Lolly’ design features a variety of sweet treats to make. If you are a fan of large blocks, then Laura Silvers’ one-block make with matching cushion is sure to be…

UPLIFTING FLORAL COLOURS LIKE FUCHSIA, LAVENDER AND WISTERIA CREATE IMPACT YOU WILL NEED Quilt ■ Fabric A (orange): ⅝yd■ Fabric B (bright pink): ⅝yd■ Fabric C (light purple): ⅝yd■ Fabric D (blue): ⅝yd■ Fabric E (dusty pink): ⅝yd■ Fabric F (light pink): ⅝yd■ Fabric G (fuschia pink): ⅝yd■ Fabric H (yellow): ⅝yd■ Fabric I (magenta): ⅝yd■ Fabric J (white): 2¼yds■ Backing fabric: 4½yds■ Binding fabric: ¾yd■ Batting: 80in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 72in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST = right sides together.■ HST = half-square triangle.■ Quilted by Sara Fernandez (rosehillquilts.com)■ Batting is 268 Bamboo Mix 50/50 by Vlieseline (vlieseline.com).■ Fabric supplied by Makower (makoweruk.com). FABRICS USED Solids are all from the Spectrum…

RAID YOUR STASH FOR NATURE PRINT FABRICS AND BRING THE GARDEN TO YOUR TABLE YOU WILL NEED ■ Print scraps (pinks): approx ½yd total■ Backing fabrics (greens): approx ½yd total■ Batting: approx 20in square■ The templates that came with your magazine FINISHED SIZE ■ 13in x 21in NOTES ■ Templates include a ¼in seam allowance.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together. FABRICS USED ■ Sarah used scraps from her stash. CUTTING OUT 1 From the each of the print fabrics and the batting cut: ■ Thirty seven (37) small centre hexagons, using your template. 2 From the backing fabric cut: ■ Thirty seven (37) large hexagons, using your template. MAKING THE QUILT 3 Prepare thirty seven hexagons, referring to steps 2–5 of the ‘Using your templates’…

Does your sewing space need a glow up? If cramped, chaotic conditions are throwing off your quilting mojo, it could be about time for an overhaul. The ideal scenario is a sanctuary of neatly organised fabrics and tools and blissfully clear surfaces ready for your creativity. In reality it can be tricky to carve out a space that suits. We asked sewists in-the-know to share their workspace wisdom so you can curate a fabric haven. With thoughtful planning and clever storage, transform part of your home into a practical place you’ll adore no matter the size. Form and function First things first, you’ll want to consider the practicalities. What do you need from your sewing space? For Hannah Tribe, sewist and Style Editor for Your Home and HomeStyle (www.yourhomestyle.uk), it’s…

PINWHEELS ARE A GREAT WAY TO SHOW OFF CONTRASTING LIGHT AND DARK FABRICS YOU WILL NEED To make eight (8) Block 7 ■ Fabric A (Fairy Dust White): ¼yd■ Fabric H (Mojito): ⅛yd■ Fabric I (Matcha): 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.■ QST = quarter-square triangle.■ 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): ⅝yd■ Fabric C (Fairy Dust Mint): ¼yd■ Fabric D (Sweet Pea): ¼yd■ Fabric E (Stargazer): ¼yd■ Fabric F (Taffy): ¼yd■ Fabric G (Cajun): ⅜yd■ Fabric H (Mojito): ¼yd■ Fabric I (Matcha): ¼yd■ Fabric…

PAWSOME DESIGN Mix and match neutral solids to piece an adorable sausage dog duo mini quilt, complete with cute flapping ears. This digital pattern by Jo Carter features easy-piece Foundation Paper Piecing templates, in-depth instructions and hand-drawn illustrations to help you through the process. You’ll love the level of detail you can achieve with Foundation Paper Piecing! Get the pdf pattern in our shop. gatheredshop.com CHERRY GOOD Get fruity with Jo Hart's fruit quilt blocks! Take to your stash of blenders and piece up a cocktail of Jo's Foundation Paper Pieced quilt blocks. There's a pineapple, pear, cherry, orange, and banana block so if you sew them together you'll have one tasty fruit quilt. If a fruit quilt isn't for you then you could turn your blocks into pouches, cushions, bags...…

USE A LOW-VOLUME BACKGROUND FABRIC TO LET YOUR JELLY ROLL FABRICS SHINE YOU WILL NEED ■ Forty (40) Jelly Roll strips■ Accent X fabric: ¾yd■ Background fabric: 7¾yds■ Backing fabric: 9¼yds■ Batting: 111in square■ Binding fabric: 1yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 102½in square NOTES ■ All seams are a scant ¼in unless otherwise indicated.■ Press the seams open.■ Label background pieces A–J as indicated for easy piecing.■ WOF = width of fabric.■ RST = right sides together.■ HST = half-square triangle.■ Instructions presume at least 41in x WOF after removing the selvedges.■ As this quilt is very large, you may consider an extra wide backing fabric, which will require less yardage.■ Pieced by Michelle Cain.■ Quilted by Ophelia Chang.■ Social media: #AllTheXsQuilt FABRICS USED ■ Jelly Roll: Strawberry Lemonade by Sherri…

SEW THIS BOLD CUSHION USING EASY TECHNIQUES AND BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT SOLIDS YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (navy): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric B (blue): one (1) fat quarter■ Fabric C (yellow): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric D (orange): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric E (red): one (1) fat eighth■ Fabric F (pink): one (1) fat eighth■ Backing fabric: ½yd■ Binding fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ Batting: 32in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 17½in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed.■ RST = right sides together.■ WST = wrong sides together.■ HST = Half-square triangle. FABRICS USED ■ Fabrics are all Tula Pink Solids from Paula's stash. CUTTING OUT 1 From Fabric A cut: ■ Four (4) 2½in x 6½in. ■ Four…

DON’T MISS OUT! Subscribe by 5 August to get this issue sent straight to your door. See p44 for more! MAKE IT... ◆ It's always a beach day with this graphic landscape make ◆ Combine tones of the same colour in this colourful block project ◆ Sew an electric rainbow design with matching cushion ◆ Indulge in some ice cream in our mini quilt ◆ Start your Halloween sewing early with the sweetest ninja ghost quilt PLUS Your gift is a set of 3 quilting stencils…