Innholdsfortegnelse for September - October 2017 i Quiltmaker

It’s hard to imagine a time in our lives when social media didn’t play a large part. For me, it’s given me a chance to connect with distant relatives I had never met and stay in touch with friends from the different places we’ve lived. I’m reminded of birthdays and events, can catch up on news headlines or see a sports team score update and even see an ad for a product someone thinks I need. One of my favorite things about the different social networking platforms is the ability to connect with other quilters all over the world. While show-and-tell at my local guild is always fun and inspiring, I can now see quilts and hear from other quilters from more than my little corner of the world. Quilters…

Maderia Frosted Matt Thread The unique ceramic core of this embroidery thread provides true, intense colors with extreme colorfastness. It’s matte finish gives embroidery great clarity, making it perfect for fine lettering. Imagine the possibilities when mixing matte and shiny threads. Your designs will never be the same. available in quilt shops nationwide Sewing Kit Cookie Cutters These adorable sewing themed cookie cutters are so wonderfully sweet. They are made of sturdy silver tin-plated steel and make the perfect gift for yourself or your quilting friends. Each set of 4 includes scissors, sewing machine, thimble and spool cutters. quiltandsewshop.com OLFA ® Endurance Rotary Blades These OLFA® Endurance Rotary Blades cut TWO TIMES longer than standard rotary blades. The expertly-honed tungsten tool steel blade with proprietary metal chemistry is designed to extend…

Easy Finished Size: 14” x 27” materials Purple Tone-on-Tone ½ yard Assorted Tone-on-Tones and Solids scraps Gray Tone-on-Tone 1 fat eighth (a fat eighth is approximately 9” x 20”) Black Solid ⅜ yard for binding Backing ⅝ yard Batting 18” x 31” Fusible web Black embroidery floss Black rickrack Purple button 1 at ¾” Black buttons 2 at ⅜” Black buttons 2 at ¼” cutting Purple Tone-on-Tone 1 rectangle (A) 15 ½” x 28 ½” (trim to 14 ½” x 27 ½” after applique) Assorted Tone-on-Tones and Solids (see Step 1) patterns A–F and H–O Gray Tone-on-Tone 1 pattern G Black Solid 3 strips 2 ½” x 40” for binding The applique patterns are on the pattern sheet. Make spooky with this wall hanging for Halloween. 1 About This Quilt…

Easy Finished Size: 86” x 86” Finished Blocks: 22” materials Cream Batik 3 ½ yards for blocks and sashes Navy Batik 1 ¾ yards for blocks, cornerstones and border #1 Assorted Batiks 3 ⅜ yards total for blocks Purple Batik 1 ⅝ yards for border #2 Green Batik ⅞ yard for binding Backing 8 ⅜ yards Batting 94”x 94” cutting Cream Batik 5 strips 2 ½” x 40” for bands 36 rectangles (A) 2 ½” x 4 ½” 72 squares (B) 2 ½” x 2 ½” 72 squares (E) 4 ½” x 4 ½” 24 rectangles (F) 2 ½” x 22 ½” Navy Batik 9 strips 2 ½” x 40” for border #1 5 strips 2 ½” x 40” for bands 133 squares (B) 2 ½” x 2 ½” Assorted…

These step-by-step instructions will guide you through the technique of foundation piecing. Make as many paper copies of the foundation as needed (your pattern will indicate the number). Cut a piece of fabric large enough to generously cover the area for patch #1 plus at least ¼" on all sides for the seam allowance. Fold the Paper/Trim the Fabric With the assembly paper side up, fold the paper back on the line between patches 1 and 2. Use an Add-a-Quarter ruler or a regular ruler to trim the seam allowance of the fabric to ¼". Position New Fabric/Sew/Press Cut a piece of fabric large enough to cover area 2 plus seam allowances on all sides. Turn assembly to the fabric side. Position patch 2, right sides together on patch 1,…

Easy Finished Size: 55”x 75” Finished Blocks: 5”, 10” materials Gold Tone-on-Tone 3 ⅜ yards for blocks, borders and binding Dark Brown Tone-on-Tone 1 ⅜ yards for blocks Medium Brown Tone-on-Tone 1 ⅜ yards for blocks Red Tone-on-Tone ¾ yard for blocks Backing 5 yards Batting 63”x 83” cutting Gold Tone-on-Tone 9 strips 3” x 40” for border #’s 1 and 3 8 strips 2 ½” x 40” for binding 138 squares (A) 3 ⅜” x 3 ⅜” 16 squares 6 ¼” x 6 ¼” cut diagonally twice to yield 64 triangles (B) Dark Brown Tone-on-Tone 70 squares (A) 3 ⅜” x 3 ⅜” 16 squares 5 ⅞” x 5 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 32 triangles (C) Medium Brown Tone-on-Tone 68 squares (A) 3 ⅜” x 3 ⅜” 16…

Easy Finished Size: 16” x 16” materials Medium Blue Batik ½ yard for sections and background Light Blue Batik ⅝ yard for sections, background and binding Dark Tan Batik ⅛ yard for sections Light Tan Batik ⅜ yard for sections and background Dark Blue Batik ⅛ yard for sections Assorted Brown, Yellow, Black, Green, Red and Orange 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 Medium Blue Batik 1 rectangle (B) 3 ½” x 6 ½” 1 rectangle (C) 3 ⅝” x 7 ¼” foundation patches Light Blue Batik 1 rectangle (A) 6 ½” x 12 ½” foundation patches Dark Tan Batik foundation patches Light Tan Batik…

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…

Lanky Patch Since returning from a safari years ago, my family has been gifting me all kinds of giraffes. When my granddaughter announced she was expecting a baby, I knew I had to make something with a giraffe theme. The pattern I chose came from the May/June ’16 issue (No. 169). Six-week-old Morrison is pictured riding his giraffe. Charlene Wilkinson • Van Nuys, California Set in Stone The minute I saw this design in the Sept/Oct ’16 issue, (No. 171) I knew it was exactly what I was looking for. I added borders to the sides so it would fit our king-size bed. It was a fun quilt to make, and I am so very happy with the finished product. It reminds me of a digital version wedding ring quilt.…

Easy Finished Size: 72” x 72” Finished Blocks: 6” materials Assorted Prints 2 ½ yards total for blocks and sashes Tan Print 3 ⅝ yards for blocks, sashes and border Blue Print ¾ yard for binding Backing 4 ⅞ yards Batting 80”x 80” cutting Assorted Prints (see Step 1 before cutting)64 squares (A) 3 ½” x 3 ½”32 squares 6 ⅞” x 6 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 64 triangles (C)49 squares (E) 2 ½” x 2 ½” Tan Print 8 strips 5 ½” x 40” for border64 squares 3 ⅞” x 3 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 128 triangles (B)112 rectangles (D) 2 ½” x 6 ½” Blue Print 8 strips 2 ½” x 40” for binding The quilting motif is on the pattern sheet. Spun color, a palette…

Intermediate Finished Size: 56” x 70” Finished Blocks: 6” x 8” materials Assorted Orange Prints and Tone-on-Tones 2 ⅞ yards total for blocks and border #4 Assorted Gray Prints and Tone-on-Tones 4 yards total for blocks and border #'s 1 and 3 Assorted Green Prints and Tone-on-Tones 1 ⅛ yards total for blocks and border #3 Orange Print ⅝ yard for binding Backing 3 ⅞ yards Batting 64”x 78” (Although fabric amounts are adequate for foundation piecing, you may need more if you cut very generous patches.) cutting Assorted Orange Prints and Tone-on-Tones 15 squares (D) 5 ¼” x 5 ¼” 2 squares 2 ⅞” x 2 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 4 triangles (F) 1”–2” x 5” strips for string piecing Assorted Gray Prints and Tone-on-Tones 13 strips 1”…

Challenging Finished Size: 42” x 58” materials Cream Solid 3 ½ yards for background and binding Assorted White Prints 1 ⅛ yards total for blocks Assorted Red Prints 2 yards total for blocks and binding Assorted Tan Prints ⅞ yard total for blocks Backing 2 ⅞ yards Batting 46”x 66” Red, Tan and Cream embroidery floss cutting (see Step 1) Cream Solid 3 strips 2 ½” x 40” for binding 1 rectangle (A) 9 ¼” x 12 ¼” 1 rectangle (B) 2 ⅞” x 3 ¼” 1 rectangle (C) 3 ¼” x 4 ⅛” 1 rectangle (D) 4 ⅜” x 9 ¼” 1 rectangle (E) 3 ⅝” x 5” 1 rectangle (F) 1 ⅝” x 5” 1 rectangle (G) 5 ⅝” x 9 ¼” 1 rectangle (H) 3 ½” x…

Part 5 of 6 Throw: 45” x 45” Finished Blocks: 9”, 18”, 18” x 9” Dreaming of Spring is a series quilt presented in six parts. Part 1, in the Jan/Feb ’17 issue (No. 173) included the total yardage for the quilt and instructions for blocks R and S. Part 2, in the March/April ’17 issue (No. 174) included instructions for blocks T and U. Part 3, in the May/June ’17 issue (No. 175) included instructions for blocks V and W. Part 4, in the July/ Aug ’17 issue (No. 177) included instructions for blocks X and Y. Limited quantities of kits are available at QuiltandSewShop.com. Part 6, Nov/Dec ’17 (No. 179) will include instructions for finishing and quilting the quilt. The applique patterns are on the pattern sheet. 1…

Triangle Twist Triangle-Squares make me happy, and the scrappier the better! I used my Bonnie K. Hunter’s Essential Triangle Tool and 2 1/2" strips matched right sides together before cutting to make all of the triangle-squares in this block. Quiltmaker’s instructions will guide you to make the block using traditional methods without the ruler. Rotary cutting instructions are given below. Refer to “Triangle-Squares” in Basic Lessons and use the black, orange and gray A’s to make 4 sets of 4 matching units. Sew the units together as shown to make the block. cutting Finished Block: 8” For one block, cut the following: 2 Black and 2 Orange Prints and Tone-on-Tones from each 2 squares (A) 2 ⅞” x 2 ⅞” 4 Gray Prints and Tone-on-Tones from each 2 squares (A)…

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 quiltmaker.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 .…

Challenging Finished Size: 68” x 88”Finished Blocks: 18” materials Assorted Green, Orange, Purple, Gold, Gray and Black Prints 4 ¼ yards total for blocks and border #2 Purple Tone-on-Tone 1 ⅜ yards for blocks and sashes Cream Tone-on-Tone 2 ⅝ yards for blocks Green Tone-on-Tone and Orange Tone-on-tone ½ yard each for blocks Black Tone-on-Tone 2 ¼ yards for cornerstones, borders and binding Backing 5 ¾ yards Batting 76”x 96” cutting (see Step 1) Assorted Green, Orange, Purple, Gold, Gray and Black Prints 432 template A 146 rectangles (H) 1 ½” x 2 ½” Purple Tone-on-Tone 48 template B 17 rectangles (F) 2 ½” x 18 ½” Cream Tone-on-Tone 48 template C Green Tone-on-Tone and Orange Tone-on-tone from each 24 rectangles (D) 1 ½” x 18 ½” 6 squares (E)…

Intermediate Finished Size: 85” x 85” Finished Blocks: 24” materials Red Floral 2 ⅛ yards for blocks and binding Green Tone-on-Tone 1 ¾ yards for blocks Tan Print 2 ½ yards for blocks Tan Tone-on-Tone 1 ¼ yards for blocks Red Tone-on-Tone #1 1 ⅛ yards for blocks Orange Tone-on-Tone ⅞ yard for blocks Red Tone-on-Tone #2 1 ¼ yards for blocks Backing 8 ¼ yards Batting 93”x 93” cutting Red Floral 10 strips 2 ½” x 40” for binding 8 squares (A) 8 ⅞” x 8 ⅞” 48 squares (C) 4 ½” x 4 ½” Green Tone-on-Tone 8 squares (A) 8 ⅞” x 8 ⅞” 36 squares (F) 6 ½” x 6 ½” Tan Print 16 squares (B) 8 ½” x 8 ½” 16 squares (E) 3 ½” x…

Intermediate Finished Size: 54”x 54” Finished Blocks: 12”, : 12”x 15” materials Light Gray Tone-on-Tone 2 ¾ yards for blocks, border and binding Assorted Red and Pink Tone-on-Tones 1 ¼ yards total for blocks Assorted Yellow and Gold Tone-on-Tones ⅞ yard total for blocks Assorted Green Tone-on-Tones ⅝ yard total for blocks Light Blue Tone-on-Tone ¾ yard for blocks Dark Gray Tone-on-Tone 1 yard for blocks Assorted Purple Tone-on-Tones ½ yard total for blocks Assorted Blue Tone-on-Tones ⅞ yard total for blocks Assorted Black Tone-on-Tones ⅝ yard for blocks Assorted Orange Tone-on-Tones ⅛ yard total for blocks White Tone-on-Tone ⅝ yard for blocks Light Brown Tone-on-Tone scraps Pink, Cream and Medium Brown Tone-on-Tone scraps Backing 3 ¾ yards Batting 62”x 62” Fusible web (Although fabric amounts are adequate for foundation…

Tricia continues her exploration of quilting on a domestic machine by sharing what she's learned about marking and basting the quilt sandwich before quilting begins. Tricia is Managing Editor for Quiltmaker. Part 3: Final Preparations In the July/August ’17 issue of Quiltmaker I began Part 2 by referring to the typical instructions we give you in our patterns to finish a quilt, “Layer and baste together the backing, batting and quilt top.” Before getting to a discussion about basting, let’s spend just a moment on marking the quilting motif on the surface of the quilt. Marking We suggest marking some patterns before layering the fabrics, generally when a quilting motif is more complicated. I've learned that there are quite a few domestic machine quilters that don’t take this step before…

Intermediate Finished Size: 69” x 95” Finished Blocks: 18” materials Light Green Batik 5 ⅜ yards for blocks and border Assorted Batiks 3 ½ yards total for blocks and border Dark Brown Batik ¾ yard for blocks Medium Brown Batik ⅞ yard for binding Backing 6 ⅛ yards Batting 77”x 103” cutting Light Green Batik 10 strips 3 ½” x 40” for bands 120 squares (A) 2 ⅞” x 2 ⅞” 16 rectangles (B) 3 ¼” x 9” 20 squares 6 ⅞” x 6 ⅞” cut diagonally to yield 40 triangles (E) 24 squares (F) 2 ½” x 2 ½” 2 squares 26 ¾” x 26 ¾” cut diagonally twice to yield 8 triangles (H) 2 squares 13 ⅝” x 13 ⅝” cut diagonally to yield 4 triangles (I) 2…

“I fell in love with this quilt the second I opened the magazine.” — Amy York Amy York of Battle Ground, Washington gathered her scraps to make Nancy’s Closet from the July/August 2016 issue (No.170). Amy fell in love with the quilt in the magazine and wanted to make one of her own. She likes the scrappiness, but also appreciates the order of the design. Amy finished the quilt with straight lines of stitching all over the surface of the quilt top. Amy has been quilting for about three years. She finds sewing helps her work through anxiety. She said the feeling of accomplishment is amazing, especially for a procrastinator like her. Editor’s Note: We invite you to send us photos of quilts you have made using Quiltmaker patterns.…