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The weekend is a time we've come to know and love. As kids, it was when the family was around to take us to the park, and Friday had that 'school's out' vibe! We looked forward to lazy mornings, meeting friends, spending pocket money, or maybe earning our own doing a Saturday job. Only as adults do we fully appreciate the magic of the weekend, as we try to fit in all the chores we couldn't get done in the week, or spend quality time with loved ones. Weekend Quilting is about making the most of that time through the joy of patchwork! Even if your free time isn't at the weekend, you'll have days when you want to kick back and enjoy some me-time. Whether you'd love to try…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Ten (10) different print fabrics for triangles (Colours 1–10) ¼yd of each ■ Grey fabric, for background, side borders and binding 5yds ■ Backing fabric 4½yds ■ Batting 72in x 76in FINISHED SIZE ■ 67½in x 72½in approx NOTES ■ All seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise stated. ■ Press seams open, unless instructed otherwise. ■ Templates include seam allowances. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. FABRIC USED ■ Print fabrics are from Emma’s Garden by Patty Sloniger for Michael Miller Fabrics. ■ Background fabric is Cotton Couture in Fog by Michael Miller Fabrics. CUTTING OUT 1 From Colour 1 cut two (2) strips 2½in x WOF. From these strips subcut a total of thirty (30) triangles using Template A.…

Making the Dresden Plate… YOU WILL NEED ■ Scraps of ten (10) different fabrics, each at least 6in square ■ Solid fabric for appliqué centre, at least 9in square ■ Fat quarter of background fabric ■ Fat quarter of backing fabric, or a piece 20in x 23in to allow for 1in excess on each edge ■ Batting 24in square ■ Binding fabric ¼yd ■ Lightweight fusible interfacing ¼yd ■ Embroidery hoop 6in or 7in diameter ■ Embroidery needle ■ Two (2) skeins of embroidery cotton in coordinating colours FINISHED SIZE ■ 18in x 21in approx NOTES ■ WOF = width of fabric ■ RST = right sides together ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting ■ Fabrics used: Leah Duncan’s Tule collection for Art Gallery Fabrics CUTTING OUT 1 From…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric scrap 10in x 2in ■ Medium-weight cotton webbing 10in x 1¼in ■ Two strips of fusible hemming web each 9½in ■ Key fob hardware 1¼in ■ Pliers PREPARING THE FABRIC 1 Press the long edges of the fabric in by ½in along each side, so that they meet in the middle. It doesn’t matter if the first edge is not precisely centred, as long as the two sides meet along the full length of the strip (Fig a). 2 Lay the hemming web under the folded edges, along the centre of the fabric strip on the wrong side – it should fit perfectly between the two creases (Fig b). 3 Press, so that the hemming web fuses to the inside of the fabric strip, giving…

YOU WILL NEED To make sewing machine cover: ■ Background fabric ½yd ■ Backing fabric 18in x 30in ■ Binding and patchwork block centres (we used dark grey) one fat quarter ■ Assorted fabric scraps (¼yd total) ■ Batting 18in x 30in ■ Co-ordinating ribbon 3½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ Machine cover: 16½in x 28½in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise stated. ■ HST = half-square triangle. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ We recommend a slightly heavier fabric than quilting cotton for the machine cover (we used linen) to give structure. SEWING MACHINE COVER CUTTING OUT 1 From the background fabric cut: ■ One 12½in x 16½in piece, ■ Two 3½in x 16½in pieces, ■ Sixteen 3in squares, 2 From the fabric scraps cut: ■ Sixteen 3in…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Six (6) fat quarters of different designs for the 4½in squares ■ Ten (10) fat quarters of different designs for the hourglass blocks ■ Batting 50in x 70in ■ Backing fabric 50in x 70in ■ Binding fabric ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 44in x 64in approx NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ HST = half-square triangle. ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting. ■ Press seams open unless otherwise instructed. FABRIC USED ■ All of the print fabrics shown are from the Grey Abbey collection by Elizabeth Olwen for Cloud 9 and were kindly supplied by Cloud 9 Fabrics. QUILT CUTTING OUT 1 Cut eighty-eight (88) 4½in squares from the six (6) fat quarters (about fifteen squares from each fat quarter). 2 Cut…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Print fabrics: twelve (12) fat eighths ■ White background fabric: 2½yds ■ Backing fabric: 3¼yds ■ Binding fabric: ½yd ■ Batting: 58in x 76in FINISHED SIZE ■ 51in x 68in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting. FABRICS USED ■ Sweet as Honey by Bonnie Christine for Art Gallery Fabrics (we used a fat quarter bundle and pieced the back, too!) CUTTING OUT 1 From each of twelve (12) fat eighths: ■ Cut one (1) 4½in x WOF strip. Subcut into the following pieces: One (1) 4½in x 5½in piece (Unit A) One (1) 4½in x 7½in piece (Unit B) One (1) 3½in x 8½in…

YOU WILL NEED Small pouch: ■ Outer fabric, top: two (2) 2½in x 5in ■ Outer fabric, bottom: 5in square ■ Lining fabric: one (1) 5in square and two (2) 2½in x 5in ■ Interfacing: one (1) 4½in square and two (2) 2in x 4½in ■ Zip: at least 7in long ■ Ribbon/tape: two (2) pieces, each 3in long Medium pouch: ■ Outer fabric, bottom: 10in x 7in ■ Outer fabric, top: two (2) 10in x 3½in ■ Lining fabric: one (1) 10in x 7in and two (2) 10in x 3½in ■ Fusible interfacing: one (1) 9½in x 6½in and two (2) 9½in x 3in ■ Zip: at least 12in long ■ Ribbon/tape: two (2) pieces, each 3in long Large pouch: ■ Outer fabric, bottom: 12in x 9in ■ Outer…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A 1½yd ■ Fabric B 1¾yds (includes binding fabric) ■ Fabric C 1yd ■ Fabric D ¾yd ■ Fabric E / yd ■ Fabric F ¾yd ■ Fabric G 1¼yds ■ Fabric H / yd ■ Fabric I / yd ■ Backing fabric 4yds FINISHED SIZE ■ 54in x 58in approx NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise stated. ■ You will need to make sixteen (16) blocks for the quilt, eight (8) block A and eight (8) block B. ■ All fabrics are sewn right sides together, unless noted otherwise. ■ Fabric requirements are all based on 44in wide fabric. ■ WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED ■ Print fabrics are all from Recollection by Katarina Roccella CUTTING OUT 1 From…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Patterned fabrics for diamonds, 77 scraps each 2½in x 7in ■ Solid-colour fabrics for diamonds, 22 scraps each 1¼in x 7in ■ Patterned fabrics for print border, 2½in wide x various lengths (about 73in in total) ■ White fabric for sashing, half diamonds and borders 1¾yd ■ Backing fabric 40in x 52in ■ Batting 40in x 52in ■ Binding fabric ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 36in x 48in approx NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in ■ Press all fabrics well before cutting. CUTTING OUT 1 Cut the patterned scraps into 77 strips, each 2½in x 7in. Don’t worry too much about the accuracy of the length as smaller pieces can be used towards the tapered ends of the diamond block. Keep any 2½in wide offcuts for the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Fabric A (dark coral) one fat eighth ■ Fabric B (medium coral) one fat eighth ■ Fabric C (light coral) one fat eighth ■ Fabric D (medium mustard) one fat eighth ■ Fabric E (dark mustard) one fat eighth ■ Fabric F (light mint) one fat eighth ■ Fabric G (medium mint) one fat eighth ■ Fabric H (dark mint) one fat eighth ■ Fabric I (low volume coral) one fat quarter ■ Fabric J (low volume mint) one fat quarter ■ Lining fabric 20in square ■ Backing fabric one (1) 11in x 18½in and one (1) 18in x 18½in ■ Batting 20in square ■ Two (2) buttons ■ One (1) copy of Drunkard’s Path Template A ■ One (1) copy of Drunkard’s Path Template B…

YOU WILL NEED For one tablemat: ■ Linen 14in x 10½in ■ Backing fabric 17in x 13½in ■ Five (5) pieces of fabric for hexagons, each 2in square ■ Batting 17in x 13½in ■ Binding fabric 60in x 2¼in For one napkin: ■ Linen 15¾in square. ■ Fabric for border: two strips 1¼in x 15¾in and two 1¼in x 17¼in ■ Backing fabric 17¼in square ■ Four (4) pieces of fabric for hexagons, each 2in square For one potholder: ■ Five (5) pieces of linen, each 3½in square ■ Four (4) pieces of fabric, each 3½in square ■ Five (5) pieces of fabric for hexagons, each 2in square ■ Batting 12½in square ■ Backing fabric 12½in square ■ Binding fabric 2¼in x WOF For all projects: ■ Water-soluble, vanishing or…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Background fabric for quilt front 7¾yds (6yds if you are using off cuts for sections 4 and 5) ■ Assorted scraps, each at least 6½in x 3½in (minimum of 42 different fabrics) ■ Backing fabric: 3¾yds ■ Batting: 60in x 70in ■ Binding fabric: ½yd ■ 168 copies of the Windmills template FINISHED SIZE ■ 57in x 66½in NOTES ■ Shorten your stitch length for foundation paper piecing. ■ Seams are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ WOF = width of fabric. FABRIC USED ■ Kona white for background fabric. ■ Assorted scraps from stash. ■ Tile Flourish in Amber by Joel Dewberry (Heirloom collection)’ for backing fabric. CUTTING OUT 1 From the assorted scraps (for the windmill blades) cut: ■ 168 pieces 6½in x 3½in (to…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Cream fabric 4¼yds for blocks and border ■ Coloured fabric scraps, four hundred (400) pieces at least 1½in x 5in each (equivalent to about 2yds in total) ■ Backing fabric 3¼yd ■ Binding fabric ½yd ■ Batting 58in square ■ Eighty (80) copies of Template A ■ Twenty (20) copies of Template B ■ Twenty (20) copies of Template C FINISHED SIZE ■ 55in square approx NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Templates include seam allowances. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Wash and press all fabrics before cutting. ■ Shorten your stitch length for foundation paper piecing. FABRICS USED ■ Robert Kaufman Kona Snow for background, plus lots of coloured scraps. CUTTING OUT…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Background fabric 35in x 50in ■ Fifty-four (54) pieces of fabric (for the yo-yos) each 6in square ■ Backing fabric 37in x 52in ■ Batting 37in x 52in ■ Binding fabric 3/8yd ■ Strong thread such as upholstery or 12 weight thread ■ Perle cotton thread, in a variety of colours ■ One (1) circle template, 5in in diameter FINISHED SIZE ■ 35in x 50in FABRICS USED ■ Each piece uses a Kona Solid background – Maize (quilt), Mint (cushion) and Robin’s Egg (sampler). ■ The binding is Flurry by Dashwood Studio in Aqua (quilt) and Pink (cushion). ■ The quilt backing fabric is Tossed Floral from Sew Happy Together for Riley Blake. QUILT MAKING THE YO-YOS 1 Using your circle template cut out fifty-four (54)…

ESSENTIALS Tips and tricks that every quilter should know WASHING FABRIC ■ Some people like to wash fabrics before use but others do this after a quilt is finished for a slightly crinkled look. ■ If you think a fabric might shrink or bleed dye then wash it before use. ■ Pre-cut fabrics, such as charm squares and thin strips should not be washed before use because the shapes will distort. USING A ROTARY CUTTER, MAT AND QUILTER’S RULER ■ Use a strong acrylic quilter’s ruler when cutting – normal rulers are not suitable. ■ Always cut away from you, replace the guard the moment you have finished cutting and wear suitable shoes in case you drop the cutter. ■ As you cut, keep your fingers away from the ruler’s…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Various print fabrics for clamshells, 66 pieces each 3½in square ■ Background fabric 15in square ■ Two pieces of fabric for cushion back each 15in x 10in ■ Card 3in square ■ Glue ■ Aluminium foil about ½yd ■ Matching cotton thread ■ Variegated perle cotton No.8 in pink, orange and green (optional) ■ Two buttons (optional) ■ Cushion pad 14in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 14in square NOTES ■ Neutral coloured thread should work with most of the clamshells but some darker fabrics may require matching thread. ■ Choose quite a busy background fabric rather than a solid, so it blends in with your clamshells. Sketchbook in Spring from Alchemy by Amy Butler was used for both background and backing fabric. PREPARING THE TEMPLATE 1 Copy…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Nine (9) print fabrics ¼yd of each ■ White solid fabric 1/3yd ■ Green solid fabric 3¼yd ■ Cotton batting 2yd (of 90in wide) ■ Backing fabric 3¾yd ■ Binding fabric ½yd FINISHED SIZE ■ 57in x 75in approx NOTES ■ Seam allowances are 1¼in unless otherwise noted ■ WOF = width of fabric ■ Art Gallery Fabrics were used for the projects: Color Me Retro by Jeni Baker, Pure Element Snow and Pure Element Lemonade CUTTING OUT 1 From each print fabric cut one 8½in square. 2 From white solid fabric cut seven 1½in x WOF strips and sub-cut as follows. Sub-cut two strips into fourteen 6in x 1½in rectangles. Sub-cut three strips into fifteen 8in x 1½in rectangles. Sub-cut one strip into three 8in…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Mustard quilter’s cotton ¾yd ■ Grey quilter’s cotton ¾yd ■ Brushed cotton or flannel for backing 30in x 42in FINISHED SIZE ■ 27in x 40in approx NOTES ■ All seam allowances are ¼in ■ Press all fabrics before cutting CUTTING OUT 1 From the mustard fabric cut nine squares, each 8½in. From the grey fabric cut nine squares, each 8½in. MAKING THE HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLE UNITS 2 The blanket is made using 35 half-square triangle (HST) units. This method makes four in one. To make your HSTs, place one mustard square right sides together on top of one grey square. Using a ¼in seam allowance, sew around all four sides of the layered squares (Fig 1). 3 Using a quilter’s ruler and a rotary cutter, carefully cut…

YOU WILL NEED For one doll ■ Main fabric for body 10in x 18in ■ Linen or similar for face 3in square ■ Fusible web 3in square ■ Card 5in square ■ Two (2) pieces of contrasting ribbon each 7in long ■ Perle cotton No.8 or stranded embroidery cotton in black and choice of colours to contrast with main fabric ■ Ten (10) tiny buttons ■ Scraps of felt in two (2) contrasting colours ■ Toy filling FINISHED SIZE ■ 9in high x 3¾in wide x 3¾in deep NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise stated. ■ Templates include seam allowances, where necessary. FABRICS USED ■ Circa by Jennifer Paganelli for Free Spirit Fabric and Essex Linen in Natural. IF YOU HAVE A MORE LOW-KEY SENSE OF STYLE, WHY…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Exterior fabric for the sides, bottom and patchwork background ½yd ■ Solid fabric for pleated panels and handles ½yd ■ Sixteen (16) assorted print 4½in squares for the patchwork ■ Lining fabric 1yd ■ Light-weight fusible interfacing 2yds (20in wide) ■ Foam sew-in interfacing (1/8in thick), or a high loft fusible fleece, ½yd ■ Magnetic snap ½in ■ D-rings four (4) 1½in ■ Seam sealant (we used Fray Check) FINISHED SIZE ■ 11in (H) x 14in (W) x 4½in (D) NOTES ■ All seam allowances are ½in, unless otherwise noted. ■ All cutting measurements given are length x height. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ HST = half-square triangle. ■ WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED ■ All print fabrics are from Jungle Ave.…

YOU WILL NEED Makes one cushion: ■ 21in square piece of fabric for background ■ Two (2) pieces of fabric measuring 13½ x 21in for cushion back ■ Six (6) strips of fabric measuring 2in x WOF from six (6) different fabrics for Dresden petals ■ 9in square of fabric for Dresden plate centre ■ 9in square of sew-in interfacing ■ 72in of 20mm pom-pom trim ■ Three (3) buttons ■ 20in round cushion pad ■ Zip or piping foot for your sewing machine FINISHED SIZE ■ 20in (diameter) approx NOTES ■ You will need a good contrast of low and high volume fabrics for your stripes, whilst a large scale print works well for the Dresden plate centre. ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Templates include…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Background fabric (Fabric A) ½yd ■ Five (5) fat quarters of fabric for star (Fabrics B–F) ■ Backing fabric ½yd ■ Muslin ¾yd ■ Batting 22in square ■ Cushion pad 18in square FINISHED SIZE ■ 18in square approx NOTES Before you begin, shorten your stitch length for firm and secure foundation paper piecing. CUTTING OUT 1 Copy and cut out the paper piecing templates as follows – one template A, two template B and two template C. 2 Cut out the following from your background fabric: One 6½in square (unit A1). Four 5in x 9in rectangles (unit A2). Four 4½in squares (unit A3). 3 From your star fabrics cut out the following: From fabric B, four 2in x 8in rectangles (unit B1). From fabric C, two…