Today's Quilter 68

Traditions are a big part of Christmas, and that is what makes this holiday so special. Year after year, you and your family follow certain traditions, and not only does it bring joy, but comfort too. That’s why the Today’s Quilter team love the festive period so much... plus, of course, we get sent tons of gorgeous Christmassy makes to drool over. In this issue, you’ll find Lynne Goldsworthy’s bright red & green design, sure to put a smile on your face. There is also a lovely, traditional Christmas Star quilt by Amanda Little and the delightful Lynne Edwards is back with another fabric folding decoration idea in the form of her tree bells, perfect for making while watching your favourite Christmas movie! And, of course, one of the stars…

Mary Mayne SCRAP BAG BUSTING! In a 3-part series, Mary is going to share some of the secrets she’s learnt over the years for using up all your precious scraps (page 25). Heather Audin HISTORICAL QUILTS Curator of The Quilters’ Guild Collection, Heather, reveals some of the treasures they have. Find the first in this year-long special on page 90. Karen Styles NEW BOM! We are so excited to welcome Karen Styles with her new Block of the Month, Rippon Lea. Turn to page 75 to find out more.…

Christmas is one of our favourite times of year, from decorating the house to cooking up a storm in the kitchen, plus, of course, warm mince pies with clotted cream – just the thought of the jolly season puts us in a good mood. So, we asked three popular designers, Mandy Shaw, Lynne Goldsworthy and Nicola Dodd to interpret their idea of “’Twas the night before Christmas”, and come up with two designs each, a bigger quilt project to sink your teeth into, and a smaller design that can be made in a weekend! Using the gorgeous Juniper fabric collection by Kate & Birdie Paper Co for Moda, they have not disappointed, coming up with a combination of Scandi-inspired designs, traditional blocks and, of course, Mandy’s quirky and much-loved redwork…

Let it snow! When I first saw Mandy Shaw’s The Nutcracker Collection supplement in issue 54, I knew I had to have a go! It has taken all through lockdown to make and I have learnt a lot along the way – I thought you might like to see my effort. Some of it is hand sewn and some by machine, and I’m now making the Christmas tree skirt from the same issue! Dawn, via email This looks like the perfect quilt to snuggle under this season! Delectable decor I have just finished this quilted wall-hanging using Lynne Edwards’ mini sampler quilt pattern from issue 65! I have attended the retreat workshops mentioned in the article by Lynne Edwards and Judi Mendelssohn and both of these tutors are very inspirational!…

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You will need Redprints eight (8) fat quarters Lime prints – four (4) fat quarters* Green prints – four (4) fat quarters* Background fabric – 4¼yds Backing fabric – 4½yds Binding fabric – ½yd Batting – 80in square Templates – one (1) each of triangle block A, B, and C templates, eighteen (18) small HST templates and eighteen (18) large HST templates Products used ■ Fabrics – Christmas Figs II by Fig Tree Quilts my.modafabrics.com ■ Batting – R80 available from www.vlieseline.com/en/ and in the UK from www.ladysewandsew.co.uk ■ Threads – Aurifil 50wt for piecing and 40wt for quilting from www.aurifil.com Finished size ■ Approx. 72in square Notes Seamallowancesarein, unless otherwise noted. Press after each seam. Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. Press all fabrics well before cutting.…