Today's Quilter 94

You might have barely thought about Christmas... but at TQ headquarters, we are wrapping up the festivities with our second issue to celebrate this wonderful time of the year. And nothing say Christmas like a tree skirt, and boy do we have a wonderful make for you. Little ones will be enchanted by the various animals opening presents, putting up decorations and getting into the Christmas spirit. This is definitely going to become one of your favourite pieces to get out each year! And as the weather gets colder, who doesn’t want to snuggle under a cosy quilt while sipping hot chocolate and watching a Holiday movie? Lynne Goldsworthy has taken a festive Liberty fabrics collection and using the traditional Log Cabin block created a stunning design to make. She…

Andrea Walpole UNDER THE TREE Andrea has put a little magic under the Christmas tree this year with her charming furry characters. Turn to page 23 to find out more and sew your own magical scene! Lynne Goldsworthy CHRISTMAS IN STITCHES With two stunning projects in this issue, Lynne is in full festive mode! The classic Log Cabin block and a FPP flower design will have you heading to your sewing machine. Yasmeen K. Branton SCANDINAVIAN BANNER Taking mistletoe and doves, plus other festive elements, Yasmeen combines them so they form the shape of a mini Christmas tree, clever! Find the design on page 61.…

Deck the halls, light the fire, wrap the presents, play the carols and sink into a sumptuous festive quilt in all its blissful glory. Spreading joy and goodwill is what Christmas is all about and there’s nothing that brings us joy as much as quilting does. That’s why we knew we had to do something very special for issue 94... so, what better than to bring you an exclusive supplement by the queen of Christmas herself, Mandy Shaw! In the Angels & Gnomes Pattern Collection, you’ll find a gorgeous multi-block and appliqué quilt featuring sweet Christmas angels; a delightful gnome tree decoration – who we have aptly named Noel – to test your hand-stitching skills; a stunning redwork candle mat, neatly encompassed with a red ric-rac trim, that will look…

THE FABRIC RENEWED TRADITIONS Friend of the mag, Deirdre Bond-Abel’s collection for Marcus Fabrics offers a beautiful variety for holiday projects and gifts. The prints, all in rich and traditional Christmas reds, greens and creams, with touches of dramatic blacks and warm golds, will make your quilts shine. They work together beautifully to create a new family legacy and renewed traditions in the spirit of red and green antique quilts, one of the greatest quilting legacies. THE PROJECT TOY SHOP WINDOW QUILT What little one’s dreams are made of! Andrea Walpole, of Raggedy Ruff Designs, has created this gorgeous quilt with a patchwork background and window frames that look into a toy shop showcasing the sweetest little characters. Thanks to clever use of fabrics, the panel windows look like they…

There’s no place like home… Introducing Hometown – a cosy collection inspired by love of home and community by the fabulous Tilda’s World. Featuring neighbourhoods, houses, gardens and gatherings in gorgeous autumnal tones, this collection is perfect for cosy quilts and interior accessories. In a palette of rusty reds, delicious mauves, regal blues, purples and more, this versatile fabric family is ideal for showcasing in your next project. Plus, combining the reds and greens of the collection would make for a fabulous Christmas quilt! To complement the Hometown prints, Tilda is also releasing a new basics collection, Chambray Dots in ten gorgeous shades. These larger dot prints on woven, quilt quality chambray, have a mellow, rustic look! groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk…

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