Table of contents for August/September + October/November 2024 in Quick+Easy Quilts

WELCOME TO TRAINING CAMP! It’s that time of year when the air is filled with the promise of new beginnings. And, it’s the perfect chance to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse ourselves in the joy of quilting, much like we immerse ourselves in the spirit of summer camp or the excitement of cheering on our favorite teams at fall sporting events. In this special double issue, we dive into the skills and techniques that will help you grow as a quilter—all while having a ton of fun. We’ve curated 15 projects—and 11 step-by-step Sew Easy Lessons—to level up your quilting game. If you’re a beginner, you might want to start with the simple two-color Flutterbye quilt. Join strips into bands for the easy-to-piece…

finished size: 47" × 56" finished blocks: 20 (9") BLOCKS I was looking for something quick and easy with a stitch-and-flip technique to create a fun quilt. This design works well with yardage cut into 5" squares or charm packs that we find—but we’re not sure what to do with, plus an accent fabric. Peggy Plan Follow our step-by-step Sew Easy Lesson, and you will soon master Stitch-and-Flip Corners as you assemble this dynamic two-color quilt. Despite the simplicity, two-color quilts often hold a captivating allure, drawing your eye to the harmony and contrast between the chosen colors. Red and white is a classic two-color combination, but feel free to use any color combination that speaks to you! Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of…

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 Flying Geese unit. Cut the small squares ⅞" larger than the finished height and the large square 1¼" larger than the finished width. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Quick-Pieced-Flying-Geese-Units…

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnbeck and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP If combining units from multiple bands, such as for a Nine-Patch block, press seams in bands in alternating directions to "nest" seams. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Making-Bands…

finished size: 58" × 67 " finished blocks: 62 (4½ ") UNITS AND NINE-PATCHES This quilt reminds me of fun camping memories with my husband and kids. My favorite part of camping is sitting around the campfire. There are s’mores, singing, talking, games, and just sitting and thinking. We like to cook Camper’s Hash as one of our meals over the open fire. Kari Plan Why not combine your love of quilting with the great outdoors by making a fun campinginspired quilt? This easy-to-assemble project is great for beginning quilters who want to learn two simple techniques: Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares and Making Bands. But whether you’re a beginner looking for an easy quilt or an experienced quilter seeking a quick and satisfying project, this quilt will ignite your creativity and keep…

finished size: 55½" × 58½ " finished blocks: 84 (4¼") BLOCKS My inspiration came from quilt blocks I made that I didn’t care for and wanted to redo. By cutting them into segments of sashed triangles, I was able to create a quilt with lots of colors in a unique design that is bold and different—plus, it made me happy. I feel it would be perfect for just about any age. It almost reminds me of a box of crayons with all the colors! Carol Plan There’s no need to re-engineer a quilt as Carol did. Our instructions call for Triangle-Squares just begging to be made from leftover scraps! And there will be no grumbling about crazy patch sizes, either! The only difference between cutting patches in ¼" or ½"…

finished size: 23" × 41 " finished blocks: 8 (9") BLOCKS This sweet table runner came about during a fun time playing with two of my grandkids. My 4-year-old grandson and 2-year-old granddaughter like to ‘help’ Nana work. After their rest time, we sat down with Nana’s EQ on my computer, and they helped pick blocks and colors and where to put them. After about 20 minutes, they were done, but I took what they did and made this pretty runner with their inspiration. We had a lot of fun, and they thought it was so cool to help Nana make her quilt. Seeing it when it was finished brought very big smiles. Joanie Plan Share precious time with loved ones while creating this runner, or use it to adorn…

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 for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-3-Color-Hourglass-Units…

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 through, fuse a white lining fabric to light-colored appliqué fabric before cutting out the shape. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Fusible-Applique…

finished size: 28" DIAMETER Rings of hexagons create this delightful table centerpiece. Unlike traditional English paper piecing, these hexagons are pieced by machine with a set-in seam technique. Plan Love the look of English paper piecing, but don’t have the time or patience for hand piecing? You can get the same look by following our Sew Easy Lesson for Set-In Seams. Give it a try; it’s easier than it looks! 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 fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Assorted blue, green, and white prints 5 fat quarters* for hexagons • Backing 7⁄8 yd. • Batting 30" × 30" • Template plastic *fat quarter = 18" × 20"…

Do You Have a Favorite Quilting Technique? “I love all things quilting—so it’s difficult to narrow it down to just one! Right now, my favorite quilting technique would probably be curved piecing. I love all the fun designs you can create with this technique. I like to sew with the pie-shaped piece on the bottom and the ‘cave’ piece on the top. I use three pins: one on each end and one in the middle. And I use a stiletto to guide the fabric under the needle. For me, there’s something relaxing about easing the fabric around the curve!” ~Kari Mathews “My favorite technique…sheesh, that’s hard! I’d have to say that two things changed my quilting perspective immensely. The first is freezer paper piecing—which I find invaluable in saving time and…

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™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…

finished size: 48" × 48 " finished blocks: 1 (12") BLOCK This quilt reminds me of camping years ago when my kiddos were little. Nothing trained me for the craziness of camping with a baby. But there were also incredibly peaceful moments when my little one was fast asleep, snuggled up tight underneath the stars. Out under the stars in the mountains was always a place where I could contemplate the gifts of motherhood and feel blessed for being entrusted with such precious little ones. And this quilt represents the idea of your baby star growing up into a big star! Melissa Plan Create a soft, cuddly quilt of radiating stars for your little explorer. You’ll find the starswithin-stars design amazingly easy to assemble. And with our Quick-Pieced Flying Geese…

quilt finished size: 34" × 34" table runner finished size: 12½" × 52½" placemats finished size: 14" × 10" quilt and placemat finished blocks: 30 (6") BLOCKS table runner finished blocks: 3 (7½") BLOCKS Catherine celebrates becoming an American citizen last year with this patriotic patchwork! The classic design gives her plenty of space to play with free-motion designs—pebbles, feathers, stipples, paisleys, cinnamon rolls, and more! This pattern was designed for a new online workshop Catherine recently filmed called Free-Motion Quilting: Fillers, Feathers, and Beyond! (sister workshop to Catherine’s popular Walking Foot Quilting: Beyond the Ditch!). She wanted a design that allowed her to play with all the free-motion motifs, combining them in various ways. The pattern’s snowball center s and checkerboard chaining allow plenty of opportunity to play. The…

The term nesting seams simply means aligning the seams of each row so that they not only line up nicely but seem to almost fit together perfectly like a puzzle piece. This is done through a combination of pressing, pinning, and stitching. The example here shows which direction seams are pressed, patch by patch, row by row in a Nine -Patch quilt block. Note the arrows that show you which way to press your seams. 1. In row 1 of your block, the seams are pressed toward the center patch as shown. 2. In row 2 of the block, the seams are pressed in the opposite direction, away from the center patch. 3. Row 3 is the same as row 1: the seams are pressed toward the center patch. 4.…

finished size: 64" × 80" finished blocks: 20 (16") BLOCKS Afat quarter pack of this gorgeous collection from FIGO called out to me. How could I use these bold, beautiful prints to showcase their large scale in an easy-toassemble quilt? Cobblestones was the happy result. Patti Plan The Stitch-and-Flip Corners technique can add a touch of dimension and interest to otherwise lackluster squares and rectangles. And you’ll soon be a master, as each block in Cobblestone is created with four different-sized stitch-and-flip units. Patti designed her blocks to get the most out of each gorgeous large-scale fat quarter (see the Cutting Diagram). But wouldn’t this make a super stash-buster? Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes…

Elevate Your Scrap Sewing Projects by Sallieann Harrison Landauer, 2023 Get ready to discover 10 beautiful projects to use up scraps from your fabric stash. You’ll be inspired by Sallieann’s skill-building guide to 20+ special techniques such as fabric weaving, quilt-as-you-go, manipulating patches into decorative twisted pleats, curved piecing, fusing appliqué on vinyl, and more. Among the unique projects are a zippered pouch, small, embellished quilts, rope bowls, and textured pillows. This fun go-to book has innovative projects to grow your skills and sweet gift ideas to delight! foxchapelpublishing.com Ultimate Binding and Edge-Finishing Guide for Quilting and Sewing by Deonn Stott Landauer, 2024 Deonn’s essential guide provides several options for ensuring your creations are edged with perfection. Packed with over 16 invaluable binding techniques — including traditional, bias, scalloped, and…

finished size: 72" × 72 " finished blocks: 144 (6") UNITS I love bright and bold colors! I designed this quilt in EQ8 using the Drunkard’s Path block. It’s the ideal block for a quilter to perfect pieced curves and use up their stash. Don’t be afraid of piecing curves! Stitching a consistent ¼" seam allowance will help create a nice smooth curve. Susan Plan Susan chose two prints for each of the diagonal bands of colors. Slightly different values between those two color prints add interest to the design. If this is your first attempt at curved piecing, follow our step-by-step Sew Easy Lesson and try the technique with fabric scraps before proceeding. You will find that it gets easier with a bit of practice! Not quite ready to…

Products used: Martelli’s Color-Contrasting Cutting Mat, Martelli’s No-Slip Circle Templates, Martelli’s Round-About Cutting Mat, Martelli’s 28mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter, and Martelli’s Wool Pressing Pad. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Windowing-Fusible-Applique…

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat. Fabrics from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Partial-Seams…

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havels 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and performance icon™ by PFAFF®. Fabrics from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: Except for the outer edge of block, always stitch from dot to dot. This will keep seam allowances free to allow you to set in pieces. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Set-In-Seams…

finished size: 58" × 68 " finished blocks: 60 ( 5" × 10") FLYING GEESE How do I come up with ideas? Well, I am a mess. And sometimes, when I am designing, my math skills disappear on me. Then I am left with a pile of 64 Flying Geese that will not fit in my pattern because they are the wrong size. And since I am such a mess, I spend the next three days playing around on my EQ8 software to use up all 64 of the darn things—only to give up when I figure out how to use 60. This is why my quilt is called I Can’t Math—because sometimes I mess up so spectacularly that I end up with a new quilt pattern. You are welcome.…

finished size: 57" × 57 " finished blocks: 25 (6") BLOCKS This quilt is a tribute to my son’s first year in the marching band. I had no idea of the hard work, dedication, and number of volunteers needed to create their amazing halftime shows— and the extreme levels of competitions performed alongside the football game schedule. With many hours of practice, these marchers perform for us— while entertaining, energizing, and encouraging the people around them. The quilt highlights the perfection in their constantly changing formations. I love the modern design of the quilt. No borders mimic how the marchers take up the entire use of the field with no restrictions. Using large background patches makes it easy to assemble. The throw size is perfect to take along to the…

Our staff shares their favorite quilting tools and accessories that have had the most significant impact on their quilting journey. “Nailing a piece of king-sized batting to the wall of my sewing room/office as a design wall has been an absolute game changer for me. After years of laying the quilt out on the floor or the bed (only to have to pick it all up), being able to leave a workin-progress up has been wonderful. Being able to step back and see mistakes or consider different layouts has been wonderful. Being able to enjoy my blocks as ‘wall art’ even before they’re part of a complete quilt has been wonderful. Laying claim to that space—and an entire wall dedicated to quilting—has been an unexpected, validating joy.” — Vanessa Lyman, Executive…

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" × 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™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Quick-Pieced-Triangle-Squares…

finished size: 72" × 72 " finished blocks: 36 (12") BLOCKS Inspired by the simplicity of my son’s Minecraft video game, I wanted to create a similarly simple robot. I started by drawing a block made from 2½" squares and then added long strips between them to reduce my need for perfect corners. I played with color layout until a robot emerged. (This is more obvious in my version made with solids.) Reduce your environmental impact and be frugal by using up scraps to create a lovely patchwork quilt with lots of movement. Naomi Plan Naomi used a limited color palette of teals and purples in many values for her Minecraftinspired tapestry of squares. Our instructions call for 2½" squares to make the units, but you can also use leftover…

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors with larger finger loop, and performance icon™ by PFAFF®. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: Patience is a virtue. Take your time when piecing curves to get the best result. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Curved-Piecing…

finished size: 52" × 60 " This design is all about supporting your favorite team and cheering them on. It’s a nice size for a toddler bed or a teen cheering from the stands. Make it as colorful as you like, or stitch it up in your team’s colors. Bev Plan Here’s a new technique for your playbook: Half -Rectangle Triangles. We’re seeing more and more of these triangle units in today’s modern quilt designs. So why not tackle this technique while making a quick throw? Our simple instructions for stitching up 2-at-a-time Half -Rectangle Triangles will help you reach the end zone! 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 fabric (WOF)…

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6½" Fabric Ruler, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 3½" Straight-Tip Embroidery Scissors. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/sew-easy-paper-foundation-piecing…