Innholdsfortegnelse for January/February 2021 i Quiltmaker

Scraps. We all have them—wonder what to do with them, feel guilty for getting rid of them–don’t we? Some people have systems, others have a bin (or bins) busting at the seams. However you feel about scraps, they are a part of quilting. Scrap quilts are probably the most requested style of quilts that I hear about from readers. Some quilters don’t want to buy more fabric, they want to use what they have on hand. Especially in this last year, when going to quilt shops wasn't an option in some areas or for some quilters. So, scrap quilts and Valentine’s Day it is for this issue! Quarantine by Rachel Hayes is aptly named for the time it was made. This particular quilt is on my bucket list. I just…

Intermediate Finished Size: 22” x 22” Finished Block: 18” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Assorted Cream and Pink Prints ⅝ yard total for appliqué or 20 (5") charm squares Muslin 1 yard for heart lining and pillow front lining Dark Gray Tonal ⅞ yard for pillow front and binding Black Dot scrap for zipper tabs Cream Print ¾ yard for pillow back Batting 23” x 23” and 10 squares 5” 24" Zipper Basting Spray 22" Pillow Form cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Assorted Cream/Pink Prints 10 squares 5” (A) 40 squares 2½” (C) Muslin 1 square 23” 10 squares 5” (A) Dark Gray Tonal 3 strips 2½” x WOF for binding 1 square 19½”…

Intermediate Finished Size: 80” x 89” Finished Blocks: 9” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White Solid 7⅛ yards for blocks and border Assorted Prints and Solids 2⅛ yards total for blocks Multicolor Print ⅞ yard for binding Backing 7⅞ yards Batting 88” x 97” cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. White Solid 9 strips 4½” x WOF for border 144 rectangles 2½” x 9½” (A) 144 rectangles 2½” x 5½” (E) 288 rectangles 1½” x 3½” (D) 288 squares 1½” (C) Assorted Prints and Solids 288 squares 2” (B) 648 squares 1½” (C) Multicolor Print 10 strips 2½” x WOF for binding The quilting motif is found on the pattern sheet. 1 About This Quilt…

Even designing scrap quilts takes planning ahead! Take a moment to consider these 5 tips when you’re preparing your scraps for sewing. 1. Think about balance from the very beginning. The fabric colors, textures, and scale, should all work together. Check in with your quilt on a design wall and ask yourself if these elements feel visually balanced before you sew the entire quilt together. 2. Choose a design that you love. Whether you’re into improv piecing or intricate handwork, use a design that fits your stash and your own personal style. Jen Carlton Bailly hand pieces mini Drunkard’s path blocks because that’s what is right for her. Others prefer EPP hexagons. What is your go-to block? 3. Sort your scraps by color, value, size, or fabric type. Why? Because…

Pumpkin Forest Hello to all, this is Jill MacDougall from beautiful Niagara Falls. This is my version of the Pumpkin Forest by Jennifer McClanahan. I saw it on the front page of Quiltmaker September/October 2020 and just had to make it. I love how it turned out. Jill MacDougall • Niagara Falls, New York Zoe Zebra and George Giraffe I have been wanting to create these two quilts since they came out in 2016. I finally had some time to create them during Covid-19. Zoe Zebra is from Quiltmaker March/ April 2016, She is 42" x 52" and was given to my great-nephew for his first baby, Bonnie, in June of 2020. George Giraffe is from Quiltmaker September/October 2016. He went to my niece and her first baby, Kai, also in…

Easy Finished Size: 72” x 88” Finished Blocks: 8” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Assorted Red Prints 3⅛ yards total for blocks Assorted Gray Prints 3⅞ yards total for blocks Black Solid 2 yards for blocks Assorted Blue Prints 1¼ yards total for blocks Red Solid ¾ yard for binding Backing 5¾ yards Batting 80” x 96” cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. = cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally Assorted Red Prints 50 squares 5¼” cut to make 200 triangles (C) 99 squares 4½” (A) Assorted Gray Prints Cut 49 matching sets of: 2 squares 4⅞” cut to make 196 triangles (D) Cut 99 matching sets of: 4 squares…

Retired to Quilt Always a delight to work with, Bev Getschel has graced our pages on many occasions. We were curious to learn more about her and when she started quilting. It's hard to believe that she is still a relatively new quilter. Read on to learn more about Bev. A little about Bev I grew up in rural Wisconsin on a single-family dairy farm. My mother was an accomplished sewer, but did not quilt. My husband and I built a house on 23 acres of the pasture where I played as a child. I have lived within a ½ mile of where I was born my entire life. We have 3 children, 11 grandchildren and 5 great-grand children, with twin girl great-grands due late October 2020. My husband fishes…

Intermediate Finished Size: 15½” x 15½” Finished Block: 7½” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Aqua Tonal 1 fat quarter for block (a fat quarter is approximately 18” x 20”) White Solid, Rust Solid, Pink Dot, and Medium Blue Tonal 1 fat eighth each for blocks (a fat eighth is approximately 9” x 20”) Pink Floral ⅝ yard for blocks and pillow back Muslin ⅝ yard Pink Stripe 1 fat quarter for binding Batting 20” x 20” Pillow Form 15” Buttons 2 black ⅛” for eyes and 1 black ⅜” for nose (Although fabric amounts are adequate for foundation piecing, you may need more if you cut very generous patches.) cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances.…

Easy Finished Size: 64” x 72½” Finished Blocks: 7½” x 9¾” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Cream Print 2½ yards for background Assorted Brown Prints 1 yard total for trees and roofs Assorted Green Prints 1⅛ yards total for trees Assorted Scrappy Prints 1¼ yards total for houses Light Gold Print ⅜ yard for windows Green Print ¾ yard for sashes Navy Print 1⅜ yards for border 1 and binding Backing 4⅜ yards Batting 72” x 81” The quilting motif is found on the pattern sheet. cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Cream Print 48 squares 4¼” (A) 24 squares 2¾” (F) 48 rectangles 2” x 10¼” (K) 24 rectangles 2” x 3½” (I) 168…

Easy Finished Size: 60” x 72” Finished Blocks: 12” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Assorted Ombrés 3⅜ yards total for blocks or 15 fat quarters (a fat quarter is approximately 18” x 20”) Brown Dot 2½ yards for blocks and binding Backing 4⅛ yards Batting 68” x 80” cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances Assorted Ombrés* Cut 30 matching sets of: 1 square 6⅞” (C) 2 rectangles 2½” x 6½” (A) Also cut: 30 rectangles 4½” x 12½” (D) Brown Dot 8 strips 2½” x WOF for binding 30 squares 6⅞” (C) 120 squares 2½” (B) *If using fat quarters, cut 2 blocks from each fat quarter. A mixed bag of hearts, Charisma’s design combines…

Intermediate Finished Size: 42½” x 42½” Finished Blocks: 10” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Muslin 1⅛ yards for blocks Selvage Strips 260-300 strips total for blocks Assorted Cream and Gray Prints* 2¼ yards total for blocks Blue Plaid ½ yard for binding Backing 2⅞ yards Batting 47” x 47” Fabric Glue *Natalie’s quilt is delightfully scrappy. You can use 1 fat eighth for each block or 1⅞ yards if you use only one fabric for the background. cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Muslin 52 squares 4½” (A) Selvage Strips* 260-300 selvages 1½”–2” x 4½” Assorted Cream and Gray Prints 2 squares 15½” cut to make 8 triangles (E) 2 squares 8” cut to make…

Challenging Finished Size: 70” x 70” Finished Blocks: 10” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Quilt As Shown: Assorted Cream/Light Tan Prints 3⅝ yards total for blocks and border 2 Assorted Prints* 18 fat quarters for blocks and border 2 (a fat quarter is approximately 18” x 20”) Black Tonal ¾ yard for blocks Cream Print ⅞ yard for border 1 Black Solid ¾ yard for binding Backing 4¾ yards Batting 78” x 78” * To replicate Deanne’s color palette, you will need a total of 18 fat quarters: 3 red, 3 blue, 3 purple, 3 gold, 3 pink, and 3 green. She also used 6 assorted creams and tans for the background. cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include…

Infinitely Curious Rachel Hayes is a quilter, designer, memory quilt maker, runner, rock painter, woodworker...you could call her infinitely curious. We call her creative and giving. Read along to learn more about Rachel. Tell us a little about yourself I’m a 61 year old, semi-retired lifelong learner. I retired after 35 years in the Nuclear Materials Accounting/Analysis field but ended up going back to work part-time supporting other nuclear material work. I am still doing this part-time. I grew up in Kingston, Tennessee, and all my life I’ve lived within 50 miles of this little southern town. I traveled some to Europe in my career as well as visiting my son and family in the UK, but there’s no place like home. I am married to Jim and we enjoy…

Intermediate Finished Size: 76” x 76” Finished Blocks: 4½” materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Cream Dot 4⅛ yards for blocks and borders Assorted Prints 2⅝ yards total for patches and blocks Red Print ¾ yard for binding Backing 7½ yards Batting 84” x 84” cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Cream Dot 6 strips 3½” x WOF for border 1 8 strips 2½” x WOF for border 3 32 rectangles 3½” x 8½” (E) 112 rectangles 2½” x 5” (G) 64 rectangles 2½” x 4½” (A) 64 squares 2½” (B) 32 rectangles 1½” x 2½” (D) Assorted Prints 64 squares 5” (F) 16 squares 4½” (C) 225 squares 2½” (B) Red Print 9 strips 2½”…

We’ve all seen modern quilts and can pick them out in a crowd: they are bold, big, beautiful, and mostly designed with function in mind. But as any quilter with a long list of finished pieces can tell you, it is impossible to create a body of work without eventually ending up with a lot of scraps. So where are all the modern scrap quilts? If you look, you’ll find them. Scrap quilts are impossible to ignore because nearly every quilter has made at least one over the course of their sewing life. Many of these quilts become family treasures and are passed from one generation to the next. And some of these quilts are exceptional. Although the modern aesthetic is known for the liberal use of solid fabrics and…

Amish Inspiration Krisanne Watkins has been featured many times in our pages. Her quilts are usually quite challenging and fabric choices take center stage. When her quilts arrive at our offi ce, the editors often gather around to admire her intricate piecing and how the fabric was fussy cut to create an overall design. We asked Krisanne about her inspiration for Millersburg. Tell us a little about design inspiration The previous two quilts I have made were also Amish-style, so my solids bin was bursting at the seams. This project was imagined in order to best utilize the snippets and scraps in the solids bin. One of the hallmarks of a successful quilt, in my opinion, is contrast. The gorgeous brights against the black background provide great contrast. That said,…

We’ve discussed in previous articles what is copyrightable, and what is not, what is in the public domain, and how long copyright lasts. Now, we are turning to something special with quilting. Our common pool of repeatable blocks, and how their history fits within copyright. “Quilt-making is one of the most fascinating forms of needlecraft. It is occupying the attention of womankind everywhere, and every enthusiastic quilter who has one or more under construction is eagerly hunting for new patterns.” Carrie Hall, 1933 Last time, we discussed the proper public domain: when a work’s copyright expires. The quilting world has its own view of what is protected and what is not, and what is considered part of our common pool: repeating common blocks. The book, Just Wanna Create: Copyright and…

Ins & Outs I admit it. I LOVE half-square triangles. They are the most versatile of patchwork shapes and I love how they wink and sparkle, especially when they are a bit on the small side. If you throw in the extra fact that this is an asymmetrical block, it screams “Winner, winner, chicken dinner!” and I am off to the scrap bins and ready to dig in. While there are a variety of blocks shown here, imagine that you made this quilt completely rainbow scrappy using only one fabric or one color as background for all of the other scrappiness to play upon. Scrap quilts continue to hold my interest because each block can turn out so different than the one before it, and the next one after it.…