Today's Quilter 63

Another month has flown past, and with the days getting warmer and longer, and lockdown easing, we are venturing from our houses occasionally, socially-distanced of course. Outside, Mother Nature is shaking off the previous season, and plants and flowers are abundant in all their glorious beauty. And she is not alone – quilters around the world are taking the time to spread their wings too and let their creativity grow. Be it going though old issues and finding that one project they have dreamt of making but were too scared to, or finally finishing off the quilt that has been hidden under a pile of fabric, every now and again surfacing to make you feel guilty. And oh, the satisfaction of putting that last stitch into the binding and surveying…

Sally Ablett BIRDS OF A FEATHER Grab your plastic Flying Geese templates that come with the issue, and sew up Sally’s fresh and stylish design (page 37)! Anne Varley TIME FOR TEA! With beading and needle-turn appliqué, Anne’s delightful design for a handy tea cosy on page 73 will have you longing for a cuppa. Victoria Carrington FABRIC FOLDING Victoria’s gorgeous quilt of the prettiest tulips (page 20) also features folded fabric edges. Learn her technique and then get sewing!…

THE BOOK FLOWERING FOLK ART Paying homage to her favourite quilts and techniques: red and green quilts from the mid 1800’s, folk art and appliqué, each of the 17 projects in this book is a carefully-crafted interpretation of the style and design that continue to inspire Dawn Heese’s work. Inside, a warm and cozy ensemble of quilts, charger mats, table runners, pillows and punch-needle projects, of varying difficulties, have been beautifully illustrated with full patterns, instructions and gorgeous photographs. Pick up a copy and be inspired! THE PROJECT MES PETITS CHOUX QUILT We love the subtle shades of this pretty basket design by mother and daughter design duo, Brenda and Anneliese. And as they say on their Etsy page, Eye Candy Quilts, mon petit choux is a French saying, like…

ONE STEP AT A TIME! Cabin Fever The African Fabric Shop, working with Janice Gunner, has created a fun little kit made using a variation on the classic Log Cabin block. ‘Courthouse Steps with Attitude – 5 Blocks’ works perfectly with the multi-coloured and indigo Shweshwe fabrics that owner Magie Relph has used in her sample quilt shown here. Measuring 20in x 50in, this would be ideal as a table runner or a small wall hanging. Janice has designed the pattern so that it’s easy to follow, making this a perfect project for new quilters looking to ease their way into quilt making before tackling a full size quilt. Kits – £45 Also available in a smaller 3-Block size ( £31 ) www.africanfabric.co.uk QUILT SOS 2020 QUILTING FOR A CAUSE…

www.searchpress.com Sew Very Easy Quilt Favorites 12 Skill-Building Projects By Laura Coia We’ve loved watching Laura’s instructional videos over the years and are thrilled to be featuring her first book, drawing on her most popular online tutorials from her SewVeryEasy YouTube Channel. Laura shares lots of tips and time-saving techniques for each of the 12 projects, including a clever half Log Cabin and a denim coverlet. As Laura says, it’s been a long time coming, but it was well worth the wait. Browse Laura’s YouTube Channel to see her quick ‘Trunk Show’ of quilts featured in the book. £16.99 www.youtube.com/user/SewVeryEasy Old Quilts, New Life 18 step-by-step projects inspired by quilts from the American Folk Art Museum By Sarah Fielke Quilt collections offer a fantastic resource for today’s makers, as Sarah…

You will need ■ Background fabric – 4¾yds ■ Four (4) different green fabrics – ½yd of each ■ Dark orange fabric (includes binding) – 1yd ■ Dark blue, pink, purple and yellow fabrics – one (1) fat quarter of each ■ Light blue, pink, purple, yellow and orange fabrics – one (1) fat quarter of each ■ Backing fabric – 5yds ■ Batting – 85in square Finished size ■ 74in square Notes ■ Read pattern in full and press all fabrics well before starting. ■ Each block uses the light and dark fabrics from the same colourway. ■ Make one (1) block in orange and two (2) blocks from each of the other colourways. ■ Seam allowance is ¼in unless stated otherwise. ■ Fat quarter size based on 18in…