Innholdsfortegnelse for November - December 2018 i Quiltmaker

Sipping hot cocoa by the fire, watching the snowfall, gorgeous holiday tables surrounded by our loved ones and no one is fighting… This is what December looks like in my mind. In actuality, it’s that time of year when I marvel at where the year went and spend the month frantically making quilts in every spare moment I can steal away. It’s like I have some kind of project amnesia where I forget how many hours I really need to complete a sewing project and how much stress I cause myself by not starting earlier. As we were planning the projects for this issue and knew that gifts would be a theme, we chose several projects that were on the smaller size. Frosty Friends (page 44) is perfect to make…

Intermediate Finished Sizes: 5”, 7”, 9”, 12” materials Assorted Prints and Tone-on-Tones 1 ½ yards total for mug rugs and trivets Cotton clothesline ¼˝ 6' for each mug rug 12' for 7" round trivet 18' for 9" shaped trivet 30' for 12" shaped trivet Wax paper Clothespin Protractor Glue cutting Assorted Prints and Tone-on-Tones strips ¾”x 14–24” for wrapping the clothesline Shop your stash to make these super adorable mug rugs and trivets. These are great for gifts as well as for your own home. 1 About These Mug Rugs and Trivets This is the perfect project to use up all those little pieces of fabric you have been saving. Choose a color scheme and raid your scrap bag. The more fabrics you include, the more interesting your trivet will…

Challenging Finished Size: 64” x 80” materials White Print ⅝ yard for setting triangles Panel Print 6 panels (approximately 36” x 44”) Multicolor Print ¾ yard for binding Backing 5 ¼ yards Batting 72” x 88” cutting White Print 20 each template A and Ar 14 template C Panel Print see Step 2 Multicolor Print 8 strips 2 ½”x 40” for binding The templates are on the pattern sheet. Got Panels? Here is a new twist on using panels to create clever quilts. 1 About This Quilt Rachel used six panels from Stacy Iest Hsu’s The North Pole collection from Moda Fabrics to make her festive quilt. This panel measures 36"x 44". If you are using a different panel choose a design with similar dimensions. All the triangles for each…

Easy Finished Size: 16” x 16” materials (see Step 1) Dark Gray Tone-on-Tone ⅜ yard for border Medium Gray Dot ½ yard for background and border White Print ⅜ yard for background and border Light Gray Dot ⅜ yard for border and binding Green Print #1 1 fat eighth (a fat eighth is approximately 9” x 20”) for background Green Print #2 1 fat eighth for background Green Print #3 1 fat eighth for background Teal, Gray, Black, Light Blue, Brown, White and Dark Green Prints and Tone-on-Tones scraps for applique Backing ⅝ yard Batting 20” x 20” Fusible web (Although fabric amounts are adequate for foundation piecing, you may need more if you cut very generous patches.) cutting Dark Gray Tone-on-Tone foundation patches Medium Gray Dot 60 squares (A)…

Easy Finished Size: 35” x 35” Finished Blocks: 19” materials Assorted Red Prints and Tone-on-Tones ⅜ yard total for Dresden Plates and applique White Dot ⅝ yard for background Assorted Green Prints scraps for applique Yellow Tone-on-Tones scraps for applique Black Solid scraps for applique Yellow Check ¼ yard for applique and narrow border Red Dot ½ yard for setting triangles Green Print 1 yard for border and binding Backing 1 ⅛ yards Batting 39”x 39” Green embroidery floss cutting Assorted Red Prints and Tone-on-Tones 30 template A 2 pattern F 2 pattern G 4 pattern K 12 pattern L White Dot 1 square (B) 18 ½” x 18 ½” (trim to 17 ½” x 17 ½” after applique) Assorted Green Prints 26 pattern C Yellow Tone-on-Tones 4 pattern D…

Easy Finished Size: 78” x 84” Finished Blocks: 6” materials Assorted Green Batiks 2 ⅝ yards total for blocks Assorted Cream Batiks 2 yards total for blocks Assorted Red Batiks 3 ⅝ yards total for blocks Red Batik ¾ yard for binding Backing 7 ⅝ yards Batting 86”x 92” cutting Assorted Green Batiks 83 squares (A) 3 ½” x 3 ½” 37 squares 6 ⅞” x 6 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 74 triangles (C) Assorted Cream Batiks 156 squares 3 ⅞” x 3 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 312 triangles (B) Assorted Red Batiks 73 squares (A) 3 ½” x 3 ½” 42 squares 6 ⅞” x 6 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 84 triangles (C) 12 squares (D) 6 ½” x 6 ½” 7 rectangles (E) 6 ½”…

Getting Started About our Patterns We recommend that you read all of the instructions before starting a project and that you cut and sew one block before cutting all of your fabric. Using a rotary cutter, mat and an acrylic ruler, cut the shape to the size indicated in the cutting list. Pressing tabs indicate the direction to press the seam allowances. Our patterns list finished block sizes, which are typically ½" smaller than unfinished block sizes because they do not include seam allowances. Basic Quilting Supplies • Rotary cutter and mat• Acrylic ruler: Many shapes and sizes are available; a good one to start with is 6"x 24" with ¼" and 1/8" markings• Scissors: A separate pair for paper and fabric• Sewing machine• ¼" foot• Walking foot• Darning foot•…

Celestial Fracture I made the Celestial Fracture quilt from the Fall 2017 Quilts from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks edition. I enjoyed foundation paper piecing the quilt, which I made for my son's 40th birthday in June. Lin Hampton • Lacey, Washington Jamaican Stars I love working with batiks, and when I saw Jamaican Stars (Sept/Oct 2017, No. 177) I knew I had to make it. I made it larger than the original pattern so it would fit a king-size bed. Carolyn Hedrick • Española, New Mexico Can You Find It? From cowboy hats to cupcakes to candy and cats, they are all shown in my take on Can You Find It? (May/June 2017, No. 175). Made exclusively from scraps, it was fun to sort through them and select the ones I…

Intermediate Finished Size: 42” x 56” Finished Blocks: 10” materials Dark Purple Batik 1 ⅜ yards for blocks, units and binding Purple Dot Batik ⅞ yard for blocks and units Pink Floral Batik 1 ¼ yards for blocks and sections Pink Batik 1 ⅛ yards for border #1 Backing 2 ⅞ yards Batting 46”x 64” cutting Dark Purple Batik 6 strips 2 ½” x 40” for binding 2 squares (A) 4 ⅜” x 4 ⅜” 24 rectangles (D) 1 ¼” x 5 ½” 24 rectangles (E) 1 ¼” x 7” 24 squares 4 ½” x 4 ½” cut diagonally to yield 48 triangles (I) Purple Dot Batik 2 squares (A) 4 ⅜” x 4 ⅜” 6 squares (C) 5 ½” x 5 ½” 24 rectangles (G) 1 ½” x 7…

Equilateral triangles are those in which all three angles are 60°, and all sides are the same length. they can be rotated and sewn together in many interesting ways, especially when cut from pieced strips. 1 Begin with a strip cut to the desired height of the triangle, plus ⅞" for seam allowance. 2 Place ruler on strip, aligning the 60° mark on the ruler with one of the long edges of the strip and trim. 3 Align the 60° mark on the ruler with the cut edge that you just made. 4 Cut to make a triangle. 5 Align the 60° mark on the ruler along the top edge of the strip. 6 Cut to make another triangle. Continue aligning the 60° mark as described to cut remaining strip…

Easy Finished Size: 12” x 18” materials White Dot ⅞ yard for background Assorted Prints and Tone-on-Tones ½ yard total for applique Blue Tone-on-Tone ¾ yard for binding Backing 1 ⅜ yards Batting 4 rectangles 16”x 22” Fusible web Orange rickrack 16” cutting White Dot 4 rectangles (A) 12 ½” x 18 ½” Assorted Prints and Tone-on-Tones 1 complete set of applique patches Blue Tone-on-Tone 8 strips 2 ½” x 40” for bindings The applique patterns are on the pattern sheet. Delight your family and friends with this charming collection of cheerful placemats. 1 About This Quilt These adorable winter place-mats are sure to steal your heart. Use a favorite collection of scraps to make a set for yourself or for a special friend. Margie made her applique dimensional by…

I grew up in sunny Southern California doing all the things kids do in warm coastal places, mainly playing tennis, swimming and hanging out at the beach. It seemed like I was in school FOREVER and eventually got a Master’s degree in Physics, of all things. I met my husband when we were both students and we eventually moved to Colorado in 1990. When our first child was born I decided to try being a stay-at-home mom because, as everyone knows, physics is such good training for that. As a student I needed a creative outlet and quilting was the perfect way to combine my love of math with design. My first quilt was a queen-size Ohio Star that is now completely worn out. My second quilt included both piecing…

Easy Finished Size: 2”x 4” materials Ivory Felted Wool scraps Homespun Plaid scraps Small branches (Approximately 2" long) Glue Black and orange embroidery floss Ivory Perle cotton, size 8 Freezer paper Embellishments (optional) Fiberfil cutting (to make 1 ornament) Ivory Felted Wool 2 rectangles (A) 5” x 6” Homespun Plaid 1 rectangle (C) 2” x 12” The templates are on the pattern sheet. Add some holiday cheer to your tree with these delightful ornaments. 1 Making the Snowman Trace template B onto freezer paper and cut out approximately 1/4" outside the traced line. Press the freezer paper onto the felted wool and cut the wool exactly on the drawn line. Repeat to make 2 B’s. Refer to the embroidery placement diagram. Using 2 strands of black embroidery floss and French…

What do you do with all the scraps you save? “Use them!” declares Bonnie. In every issue, find Bonnie’s ideas for making blocks from your leftovers in Addicted to Scraps. Aunt Addie’s Star Star blocks, give me more star blocks! This block is related to the traditional Missouri Star quilt block, with the addition of half square triangle corners that become GREAT connector units when set with alternate blocks or on point with plain setting squares. I call these “Action Corners”, because they make things happen. The 4 1/2" center square is a great place to show off some favorite charm squares. Refer to “Triangle-Squares” in Basic Lessons. Pair white print #1 A’s and green A’s to make 4 units. Sew the patches and units together as shown to complete…

We love to see quilts made from our patterns! Send us your digital images for publication consideration in Sew to Speak or Spotlight. Please send clear, focused images with adequate lighting. Digital photo requirements can be found at QuiltingCompany.com . Include a photo of the entire quilt and a close-up of any interesting details. Include your full name and complete contact information, the name of the pattern, the size of the quilt, a short note about why you made the quilt, any awards received and any other details our readers might enjoy. Email to: sewtospeak@quiltmaker.com .…

Intermediate Approximate Finished Size: 4”x 8” materials Outer Print 1 fat quarter for bag and zipper tab (a fat quarter is approximately 18”x 20”) Lining Print 1 fat quarter for lining Fusible interfacing (medium weight) ¼ yard 10" nylon zipper cutting Outer Print 2 rectangles (A) 4 ½” x 9” 1 rectangle (B) 2” x 2 ½” Lining Print 2 rectangles (A) 4 ½” x 9” Fusible interfacing 4 rectangles (A) 4 ½” x 9” Whip up some last minute gifts with this super easy zippered bag pattern. 1 Assembling the Bag Fuse an interfacing A to the wrong side of each of the multicolor print and lining print A rectangles. Arrange an outer print A right side up. Place the opened zipper right side down with the top of…

To calculate cut size: First determine at what size you want your triangle-squares to finish. The formula for calculating cut size is (x) x 2 + 1¾”. If the finished size is (x), you will multiply (x) by 2 then add 1¾”. For example, if you want your triangle-squares to finish at 2”, as shown in this example, then 2” x 2 + 1¾” = 5¾”. 1 Calculate cut size for squares as instructed above and cut 1 square each of 2 contrasting fabrics. On the wrong side of one square, mark lines across both diagonals as shown. Layer with a contrasting square, right sides together. 2 Stitch a ¼” seam on both sides of both lines, for a total of 4 seams. 3 Cut the square in half vertically.…

Whether traditional or modern or somewhere in between, applique quilts have long been admired by quilters of all kinds. A few issues ago (Quiltmaker March/ April 2018, No.180) I showcased a hand applique technique that I enjoy. I’d like to share how to get started with fusible applique so you can explore the many ways you can add applique to your quilts. Fusible applique uses a paper-backed, double-sided adhesive to bond applique shapes to a background fabric. Once the applique shapes are in place a variety of stitches can be used to finish the raw edges. Fusible applique is great for quilters new to applique, and those who like using the many wonderful features in today’s sewing machines. Simple applique blocks can be fast, easy and great for quilts that…

We often want to show our friends how much we care during the holiday season and our quilting friends are no different! But the holidays are here before we know it and we sometimes need more hours in the day to get all of our gifts made. So we have compiled a list of gift ideas to help make your gift list grow shorter (and maybe your wish list a little longer…). Whether you are looking for fresh gift-giving ideas for your best quilting friend or a small surprise for your trusty longarmer, we have a little something for every quilter, style, budget—and best of all, how much time you have before that holiday party! Maywood Studio Pods Want to make a quilt for a gift, but you are short…

Intermediate Finished Size: 74” x 74” Finished Blocks: 12” materials White Batik 3 ½ yards for blocks Light Blue Batik 1 ⅞ yards for blocks and border #1 Dark Blue Batik 2 ⅜ yards for blocks Medium Blue Batik 2 ⅝ yards for blocks, border #2 and binding Backing 4 ⅞ yards Batting 82”x 82” (Although fabric amounts are adequate for foundation piecing, you may need more if you cut very generous patches.) cutting White Batik 100 squares (A) 2 ⅞” x 2 ⅞” 96 squares (B) 2 ½” x 2 ½” 12 squares (C) 4 ½” x 4 ½” foundation patches Light Blue Batik 7 strips 2 ½” x 40” for border #1 100 squares (A) 2 ⅞” x 2 ⅞” 52 squares (B) 2 ½” x 2 ½”…

Jen Daly: Equal Opportunity Quilter Designer Jen Daly has been sewing her “whole life” and has been quilting since 2003, in which time she’s become increasingly prolific. Her website, jendalyquilts.com, is home to her blog, free patterns, and annual Christmas quilt-along, along with links to her Etsy shop and Moda Bake Shop tutorials. She is at work on her first book to be published by C&T Publishing. While Jen’s designs are most often traditionally inspired, she considers herself “an equal opportunity quilter,” believing that quilters should make what they love, no matter the style. As far as Jen is concerned, there are no rules when it comes to inspiration. Q: Who taught you to sew and how old were you? What sorts of projects did you start out doing? A:…

“This quilt was the perfect use for leftover fabrics.” — Anne Cowan Anne Cowan of Bristol, Tennessee, was starting to get nervous: her son and daughter-in-law had announced their first pregnancy but decided to wait until the baby was born to find out if it was a boy or a girl, and Anne was at a loss for the right baby quilt pattern to make. That is, until she saw Twitter in the March/April 2018 (No. 180) issue. “Bingo! Twitter was it!” she says. The combination of piecing and applique, as well as the amount of negative space for interesting quilting, appealed to her. She was also happy to be able to use gender-neutral scraps from quilts she’d made for her triplet nephews and niece 22 years ago, considering she’s…