Table of contents for Fall 2024 in Quick+Easy Quilts

EMBRACE AUTUMN! As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin their graceful descent, we find ourselves drawn to the comforting warmth of our quilting spaces. Fall has a special way of inspiring us—doesn’t it? The rich hues of gold, rust, and amber practically beg to be stitched into something cozy and beautiful. We celebrate this season with a nod to a favorite quilt unit—Flying Geese. Besides being versatile, timeless, and adding just the right touch of movement to any quilt design, Flying Geese can be assembled in various ways—from quick piecing multiple units, stitch-and-flipping corners, or even paper foundation piecing them. We’ve included a flock of projects featuring these beloved units. Put precut 10" squares to good use with Brittany Fisher’s fun Goose on the Loose throw. Let your…

finished size: 61" × 85" finished blocks: 15 (12") BLOCKS Who can look up at the night sky and not be inspired? Vivid stars that sparkle in two different sizes give Astra Bella the feeling of an ethereal constellation hovering in the night sky. No -waste Flying Geese makes assembly of the stars quick, and the simple block setting makes construction wonderfully easy. These stars would work in many color combinations: the red, white, and blue of a patriotic scheme, the pinks, greens, and yellows of spring, or the glorious greens, reds, and golds of Christmas. Astra Bella is so simple to stitch up you’ll want to make more than one! Lyn Plan Flying Geese make great star points, like those in the traditional Sawtooth Star Lyn chose for Astra…

finished size: 12" × 42 " TABLE RUNNER finished size: 12" × 18" PLACEMATS Our property includes an old quarry-turnedlake. A small group of domestic ducks plus one goose call our lake home; each fall and spring, several Canadian geese spot the idyllic watering spot and stop by for a visit. We hear them calling to each other and watch them stretch their legs on the grassy water’s edge. A couple of years ago, a pair stayed long enough to hatch three goslings. What fun to see the tiny, downy goslings paddling alongside their parents! Abigail Plan Create a vibrant and eye-catching table runner and placemat set to add splashes of color to your dining space. The pattern features a dynamic arrangement of Flying Geese-like units constructed with a simple…

finished blocks: 36 (8") BLOCKS finished size: 56" × 56" Typically, our minds go to the V-formation geese make in their efficient flying pattern—but I think about the Canadian geese at our local pond. They chase us all around the bike path that is regretfully close to their territory. I designed a more circular movement with my quilt design. It’s a nice picnic size— so you can enjoy the pond from a safe distance! Brittany pre-cut FRIENDLY Plan This delightful quilt brings the charm and whimsy of Flying Geese units to life in a playful dance of triangles. The design is perfect for using a bundle of assorted print 10" squares—as each square can yield enough patches for one block. But it can also be a terrific stash buster. You…

1. Identify desired motif. Using template plastic cut to desired unfinished size or a fussy-cutting window, center motif within patch shape. 2. Either draw around your template plastic and cut, or cut using a template. 3. Double check to ensure fussy-cut shape has at least ¼" seam allowance all around motif. 4. Frame your motif as desired with additional patchwork. Products used: Martelli’s Color-Contrasting Cutting Mat, Martelli’s 45mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter, Martelli’s Square Fussy-Cut Windows, and Martelli’s No-Slip Square Templates. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Gulls Just Want to Have Fun collection, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Fussy-Cutting…

finished size: 62½" × 74½" finished blocks: 30 (12") BLOCKS The Woven Colors quilt is designed as a Quilt of Valor®. My father was in the Air Force and was awarded a QOV last year and it was very meaningful to him. That inspired me to explore designs that honor those who have served. Woven Colors represents how our stories are all woven together. I imagined the stripes of the flag and the fabric that is woven to make flags, and played with these ideas as I was designing these blocks. When the blocks are sewn together, they create a look of stripes that weave in and out across the surface of the quilt. Michelle Plan This quilt represents the diverse threads of courage and sacrifice—but it also symbolizes the…

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" × 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: 64" × 80" finished blocks: 80 (8") BLOCKS Bright, bold, and full of energy—this quilt is a festive celebration of color and movement. By pairing an assortment of vibrant solids with navy to make the classic Triangle-Squares, the design comes to life with dynamic zigzags that dance across the quilt. Gather your favorite brights or a curated selection of rainbow hues. This striking project is as fun to make as it is to admire! Plan Christa’s simple design is the perfect project for quilters looking to put their fabric stash to good use. Each block uses two matching sets of Triangle-Square units—which are easy to assemble with our two-at-a-time Quick-Pieced Triangle-Square technique. We suggest 14 fat quarters for the assorted bright solids—but feel free to add even more.…

Do You Have Any Tips, Ideas, Advice on Holiday Quilting? “To make change-of-season decorating easier, I keep my holiday quilts stacked together on a shelf in my linen closet. I have learned that decorating for Christmas during Thanksgiving weekend has merits; if I postpone decorating until December, this joyful task is unfortunately often sidelined by preparing and attending social gatherings, holiday baking, and last-minute gift making.  As for gifts, perhaps the ladies on your gift list would enjoy receiving a quilted table runner, topper, placemat set, purses or tote bags, or other small gifts—like stockings filled with baking needs or a zippered pouch. These are always welcome and could be themed to match each recipient ’s interests. You could use 5" charm squares or 2½" squares for a coordinated scrappy…

finished size: 57" × 57" finished blocks: 16 (12") BLOCKS This quilt makes me think of a family of geese flying south for the winter. The big birds are the parents, and the little ones are the kids. Outside in the fall, I love hearing the geese honking overhead. Often, they seem to be going in the wrong direction, like these young geese! Making the Flying Geese four at a time is a definite time saver. No templates are required, so it is pretty quick and easy! Kari Plan Kari’s quilt features two blocks, each showcasing Flying Geese units—but in two different sizes. The variation in unit sizes adds depth and visual interest, creating a dynamic quilt that is both modern and timeless. Our instructions use the Quick-Pieced Flying Geese…

finished size: 64" × 76" finished blocks: 6 (12" × 20") & 3 (12" × 28") BLOCKS I have always enjoyed watching birds fly in a V formation. This quilt captures some of that movement. It uses five different-sized Flying Geese, representing geese of all sizes making that yearly migration. It also indicates the directions from which they come: north, south, and sometimes a little to the east or west. It’s a gaggle of geese making their rounds, or “Gaggling Around”—as I call this quilt. I chose to stagger some of the Flying Geese as it helps create movement in the quilt, similar to the movement of the birds as they fly in the sky. The design also reminds me of a Western theme. I can also envision it in…

1. Using squares that are 1"–1⅛" larger than desired finished size of triangle-square, align 45º line of ruler along diagonal seam of triangle-square, allowing top and right edges to extend slightly past the edges of ruler. 2. Trim along top and right edge of ruler. 3. Turn triangle-square. Align ruler’s 450 line with seam, and unit’s cut edges with desired measurements. Trim top and right sides to square up unit. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6½" Fabric Ruler. Fabrics from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Trimming-Oversized-Triangle-Squares…

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. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting…

Simple Whatnots IV by Kim Diehl C&T Publishing, 2024 Is your scrap pile getting too high? Kim Diehl’s 19 projects help you transform fabric scraps into delightful, one-of-a-kind treasures, magically turning leftovers into charming keepsakes. Revel in revisiting favorite bits of fabrics as you create fresh new designs. She charmingly sums up her Whatnot design principle, “Since there are only so many beds in need of quilts, and there are so many designs just waiting to be made, I began stitching my quilts in smaller and smaller sizes, and ‘whatnots’ were born!” Diehl’s small projects are versatile and provide opportunities for skill-building and trying new techniques without the long-term commitment of large quilts. The book’s subtitle sums it up perfectly: a midnight snack of satisfyingly scrappy quilts! ctpub.com Ultimate Beginners…

1. Cut two squares ⅞" 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 ⅞". 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™…

finished size: 15" × 55 " finished blocks: 6 (6" × 7½"), 4 (7" × 7½"), 4 (4" × 7½"), 6 (5" × 7½") BLOCKS As someone who likes to decorate for the holidays, I'm already thinking about what decorations I might need to make or refresh. Since food is central to getting together with friends and family, I wanted something that could last through winter to make every meal merry. Joni Plan This simple yet elegant design displays the beauty of evergreen trees to bring a touch of the outdoors into your home. The tree blocks begin with easy-to-piece paper foundation sections. Choose tonals in rich gold, green, and brown to warm up any table setting, as Joni did, or switch up the colors to match your holiday decor.…

1. On wrong side of each of four small squares, mark diagonal line corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 2. Place two small squares on opposite corners of one large square, right sides facing. Corners will overlap slightly at center. Sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut along marked cutting lines. Press seams toward small triangles. 4. Place remaining small squares on unit corners. Sew along marked sewing lines. 5. Cut along marked cutting lines. 6. Press seams toward small triangles to complete four Flying Geese units. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection…

finished size: 40" × 40" finished blocks: 25 (6") BLOCKS I enjoy seeing how different blocks look together. Snowball blocks and the Nine-Patch blocks are used to make the linked rings. Originally designed as a baby quilt for my niece, I revisited it when her younger sister was expecting. The pieced border completes the rings around the fussy-cut snowball blocks. This design can look very different depending on the fabrics chosen. Katie Plan This delightful little quilt features blocks that form a captivating chain link pattern. At the center of the blocks, Katie has expertly fussy cut patches from an enchanting forest animal print. These carefully selected motifs bring the quilt to life, showcasing a playful menagerie of woodland creatures peeking out from the interlocking chains. To fussy cut as…

pre-cut FRIENDLY finished size: 71" × 80" finished blocks: 56 (9") BLOCKS I love playing with all the ways triangles can be arranged. I have nine or ten designs that use the same pieced unit as Triangle Speckles. And this is my second Quick + Easy quilt using this triangle unit. (The first was created from a disappearing Snowball block in my Rickrack quilt in the February/March 2024 issue.) Oh goodness! I just thought of another two ways to use this unit! Ramona Plan Ramona’s quilt showcases Halloween prints—but with a twist; Lella Boutique’s Hey Boo collection uses a color palette that includes pinks to breathe fresh life into the spooky season. With the quick and easy stitch-and-flip technique, even beginner quilters can assemble these fun blocks with minimal effort.…

finished size: 90" × 91" finished blocks: 35 (10" × 15") BLOCKS The leaf blocks in this quilt are variations of another leaf project I designed several years ago. I simplified the blocks so that the fabric is the focus of the quilt. The leaves are made using the stitch-and-flip corners technique and basic Triangle-Square units. Ramona Plan Ramona used 6 assorted fall-colored solids in her quilt. If you want to do the same, you’ll need about ⅞ to 1 yard of each. Use a variety of color combinations to make the leaf units—and set your fall quilt ablaze! 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. •…

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…