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And just like that our first Christmas issue is here! Although it might seem a tad early for some people, especially when the Autumn festivities have just begun, we like to get started early with all our Christmas makes, especially if you are giving any away as presents to family and friends. Our stunning cover project, which is a traditional medallion quilt, is sure to impress, and will look beautiful displayed in your home not only at Christmas, but throughout the year. If you love using Half-square Triangles, but want to make lots at once, then Lynne Goldsworthy’s green and red stars design is just for you. There is also a gorgeous Liberty design, featuring tree and house blocks. The perfect make to give a little one to snuggle under…

Alison Wood OHIO STARS Alison has sewn a real show-stopper (plus it is big in size) that is sure to become a family heirloom. Turn to page 18 to find the instructions and get started! Lynette Warren BLACK HISTORY MONTH Read this fascinating piece on three African American quilters, and how associations between women from different lives and backgrounds have cemented their quilts into posterity (pg 33). Nicola Dodd BOM QUILT REVEALED If you’ve been following along with Nicola every month with her Primrose Hill BOM series, then turn to page 72 to see how the final quilt is put together.…

THE FABRIC A WOODLAND CHRISTMAS Liberty Fabrics transports us to a magical winter wonderland with A Woodland Christmas collection. Charming scenes unfold within an enchanted forest where snowflakes fall around a Christmas cottage, and brightly-coloured baubles hidden among the evergreen firs complement traditional designs of holly and berries. For an extra sprinkling of festive magic, pops of metallic gold and silver twinkle throughout the collection. THE PROJECT QUILTED* FABRIC BALL ORNAMENTS Why not turn your favourite festive fabrics into gorgeous ball ornaments for your tree? Jenni, from SimpleBeans shop on Etsy has created two in-depth digital download tutorials for either Traditional Quilted* Christmas Ornaments or Cathedral Window Ornaments. Both PDFs contain detailed pictures and written instructions to help you create these gorgeous decorations. *Although there is no actual quilting in…

Pieces of Time Even though the weather is changing and the days are getting shorter and colder, let Ellie’s Quilt Places bring a bit of brightness and sunshine into your sewing room. The Pieces of Time collection is a mix of traditionally-inspired prints and vibrant colours. Blend brights and dark rich tones with cream essentials to suit your longed-for colour palette this season. www.eqsuk.com Softpaw Vintage When we look back on the history of quilting, the practice itself conjures up ideas of practicality, sustainability and an element of magic in the making of something beautiful out of something otherwise ordinary – think using scraps of paper for EPP or using fabric leftovers to make a scrappy quilt. One artist who understands this wonderful sentiment inside out is Taylor Nelander, owner…

1. Hemline Luxury Featuring five stunning tools, this new antique inspired sewing set from Hemline is sure to add a touch of class to your sewing box. Boasting intricate decorative detail, the collection includes a pair of sharp tip embroidery scissors with scrolling floral handles; a 60in retractable, magnetic-backed tape measure; a heart pendant thread cutter; a non-slip metal thimble and three hand needles encased in a glass storage tube. £27 approx. groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk 2. Festive fat quarters With five designs at 54cm square per bundle and made from 100% cotton that’s washable to 40 degrees, Trimits new fat quarter collections are perfect for all kinds of Christmas projects. Choose from Navy Street Scene, Mint Christmas and Green Robins – three sets that encapsulate the nostalgic beauty of traditional festive designs.…

WRITE TO US Today’s Quilter, Immediate Media, Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4ST EMAIL: todaysquilter@immediate.co.uk To the market! Here are my handmade market bags! The free gift quilt labels in issue 87 of Today’s Quilter were the perfect finishing touches for the them. I made them for our family’s four generations celebration of the special birthdays – 40th, 60th, and 90th – of four of us. We live in three states, but everyone came together for a big joint celebration on 1 August. The market bags will be the special souvenirs of the occasion (I’m married to the one turning 90)! Carolyn, Illinois Fabulous work, Carolyn! We love your fabric choices. PLAY TIME I recently completed this quilt as a reduced version of that in issue 78. A friend originally asked…