Innholdsfortegnelse for May/June 2019 i Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Some of my favorite things are items my children and grandchildren have made for me. Because my children don’t like to sew, these treasures are not quilted. Instead, I have handcrafted copper trees, wooden boxes and shelves, pen-and-ink drawings, metalwork, and paper crafts. All of them are beautiful and so very valuable because one of my children or grandchildren made them just for me. When we take the time to make something specifically for someone, that piece becomes extraordinary. It has extra value, becoming more beautiful in the eyes of the recipient. At least most of the time. But I can also tell you stories of presents I made (particularly when I was younger) that were less than I had envisioned. I needed to take more time, think about who…

When I received my July/August 2018 issue of Love of Quilting, I fell in love with the quilt, Batik Stars. I decided to use scraps from other quilts. Every star is a different batik. After finishing the original pattern, I liked it so much that I decided to enlarge it to be used as a bed spread, adding an additional row to the side and bottom. I then added two borders so it would reach the floor. Love it! Olinda White Wrangell, AK I absolutely loved the overall design concept of the Love of Quilting July/August 2016 Quilt of Valor® pattern, Red, White and Gratitude, designed by Marianne Fons! I knew immediately that I wanted to make it in vibrant and modern fabrics for our family room. Once I…

FINISHED SIZE: 16"× 47" FINISHED BLOCKS: 5 (12"-wide) blocks MATERIALS ► ½ yard black solid for blocks ► 1 fat eighth* gray tone-on-tone for blocks ► 5 fat eighths* assorted insect prints, including lightning bug, ladybug, bee, caterpillar, and butterfly for blocks ► 1 fat eighth* light green tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1⅝ yards brown solid for border, binding, and backing ► Fusible web ► 20" × 51" batting *fat eighth = 9" × 20" CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Follow manufacturer's instructions for using fusible web. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations. Label pieces as you cut them for easy identification as you assemble blocks.…

FINISHED SIZE: 42½ "× 49½ " MATERIALS ► ¼ yard cream print for center panels ► ⅛ yard green butterfly print for center panels ► ¾ yard blue print for center panels and binding ► ⅜ yard yellow tone-on-tone for center panels ► ⅛ yard yellow print for center panels ► ⅝ yard daisy print for center panels ► 1¼ yards yellow stripe for sashing and border 1* ► ¾ yard green print for border ► Template material ► 2⅞ yards backing fabric ► 47" × 54" batting * Kathy cut her sashing and border 1 strips lengthwise and parallel to the stripes. If cutting these strips crosswise, only ⅝ yard is needed. NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the My Secret Garden collection for Benartex. CUTTING Measurements…

FINISHED SIZE: 81"× 81" FINISHED BLOCKS: 25 (12") blocks MATERIALS ► 4⅛ yards dark blue tone-on-tone for blocks, border 3, and binding ► 2⅝ yards white batik for blocks and border 1 ► ⅝ yard (total) assorted batiks for blocks ► ⅜ yard red batik for blocks ► 1¼ yards light blue batik for blocks and border 2 ► Template material ► 7⅞ yards backing fabric ► 89" × 89" batting CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Make templates for D and E triangles from patterns at end of instructions. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FROM DARK BLUE TONE-ON-TONE, CUT: • 9 (6½"-wide) strips for border…

FINISHED SIZE: 37"× 21⅛" FINISHED BLOCKS: 3 (8¾ ") blocks MATERIALS ► ⅜ yard black solid for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* black dot for star units ► 1 fat quarter* yellow print for star units ► ⅜ yard black floral for panel ► ½ yard white print for binding ► ⅞ yard backing fabric ► 26" × 42" batting *fat quarter = 18" × 20" CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. You may want to embellish the black solid strip prior to cutting. = cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally FROM BLACK SOLID, CUT: • 1 (9¼ "-wide) strip, subcut: • 3 (9¼ ") squares (A) FROM BLACK DOT, CUT: • 1 (4⅝ "-wide) strip, subcut: • 2 (4⅝ ") squares cut to make…

FINISHED SIZE: 12"× 18" MATERIALS ► ⅝ yard white & gold stripe for flanges and ruffles ► 1 fat eighth* green solid for flanges ► 1 fat eighth* white solid for front panel ► ⅜ yard pink floral for front and back panels ► Pink and white embroidery thread ► Tear-away stabilizer ► 12" × 18" pillow form *fat eighth = 9" × 20" CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Layer the white solid fat eighth and stabilizer, and, using machine decorative stitches, embellish before cutting C. A walking foot is recommended when sewing multiple layers of fabric. A ruffler foot is useful for making the ruffles. FROM WHITE & GOLD STRIPE, CUT: • 3 (4½"-wide) strips for ruffle…

NOTE: Choose a lightweight fusible product. The staff at your favorite quilt shop can recommend brands. Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper fusing time and iron temperature. 1. Center and pin paper-backed fusible web square, paper side up, to appliqué pattern. Trace appliqué design onto paper side of fusible web. (Photo A) 2. Center traced fusible web square, glue side down, on wrong side of 1 top square. Fuse in place. (Photo B) 3. With small, sharp scissors, carefully cut out the drawn shape. (Photo C) 4. Peel off paper. 5. Center cut square, glue side down, on right side of 1 contrasting color square (for bottom, reverse appliqué design). Fuse in place. (Photo D) 6. Using matching thread and satin stitch, machine appliqué outline of shape. (Photo…

SEW STANDARD SEAM GUIDE This 4-in-1 tool from It’s Sew Emma works as a ruler, seam guide, and a ¼" marking tool for binding. With a 45° line, it's great for trimming half-square triangles. It makes every step of your sewing process easier! itssewemma.com SOUTHERN QUILTS: CELEBRATING TRADITIONS, HISTORY, AND DESIGN Quilt expert Mary W. Kerr joins thirteen other textile historians to show why southern quilts are set apart from other quilts by their patterns, use of tiny pieces, and specific color choices. You'll find classic patterns like Whigs’ Defeat, Crown of Thorns, and the Double Wedding Ring, as well as regional treasures like Texas Rattlesnake, Shenandoah Valley Farmers Fancy, and more. Quilts from every state in the deep south are included with commentary, examples, and insights. schifferbooks.com HELLO GORGEOUS—ECO…

FINISHED SIZE: 60"× 60" FINISHED BLOCKS: 16 (12") blocks MATERIALS ► ⅝ yard each light teal, light green, burgundy, dark green, purple, and tan batik for blocks ► 1 yard dark teal batik for blocks ► 1⅝ yards cream batik for blocks and borders ► 1⅛ yards medium teal batik for border and binding ► 4⅛ yards backing fabric ► 68" × 68" batting NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Seed to Blossom collection by McKenna Ryan for Hoffman California Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FROM EACH LIGHT TEAL, LIGHT GREEN, AND…

FINISHED SIZE: 71½ "× 83" FINISHED BLOCKS: 42 (10") blocks MATERIALS ► 3⅜ yards white solid for blocks ► ⅝ yard each of 7 assorted red tone-on-tones for blocks ► 1⅞ yards blue tone-on-tone for sashing ► ¾ yard red print for binding ► 5½ yards backing fabric ► 80" × 91" batting NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Me + You Indah Batiks collection for Hoffman California Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. FROM WHITE SOLID, CUT: • 3 (4⅞ "-wide) strips, subcut: • 21 (4⅞ ") squares (B) • 5 (3⅞ "-wide) strips, subcut: • 42 (3⅞ ") squares (A) • From remainder of strips, cut 4 (3½ " × 4½") rectangles (C)…

FINISHED SIZE: 30"× 30" FINISHED BLOCKS: 4 (9") blocks MATERIALS ► 1 yard cream print for blocks, sashing, and borders ► 40-42 (5") charm squares assorted color prints* for blocks and pieced border 2 ► ½ yard teal print for binding ► 1 yard backing fabric ► 34" × 34" batting NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Flower Garden collection by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FROM CREAM PRINT, CUT: • 3 (4¾ "-wide) strips, subcut: • 24 (4¾ ") squares (A) • 1 (2⅜ "-wide) strip, subcut: • 16 (2⅜ ")…

FINISHED SIZE: 92"× 92" FINISHED BLOCKS: 25 (12") and 20 (6" x 20") blocks MATERIALS ► 25 fat quarters* assorted color tone-on-tones for blocks ► 1⅛ yards black tone-on-tone for blocks and border 1 ► 2¼ yards cream tone-on-tone for blocks ► 3⅜ yards green tone-on-tone for border 2 and binding ► Template material ► 8⅞ yards backing fabric ► 100" × 100" batting *fat quarter = 18" × 20" NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Trinkets collection by Kathy Hall for Andover Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Make templates for C and D triangles from patterns at end of instructions. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer…

FINISHED SIZE: 20"× 20½ " MATERIALS ► ⅜ yard white & gold stripe for blocks ► ½ yard pink floral for blocks and band facing ► ⅛ yard green solid for flange ► ¾ yard white solid for body ► Pink embroidery thread ► Water-soluble stabilizer CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. A walking foot is recommended when sewing multiple layers of fabric. FROM WHITE & GOLD STRIPE, CUT: • 3 (2½ "-wide) strips, subcut: • 20 (2½ " × 5") rectangles (A) FROM PINK FLORAL, CUT: • 1 (6"-wide) strip, subcut: • 1 (6" × 40½") band facing (B) • 2 (2½ "-wide) strips, subcut: • 20 (2½ ") squares (C) • 2 (1½ "-wide) strips, subcut: •…

1. On wrong side of each small square, place Fons & Porter’s Quarter Inch Seam Marker diagonally, with yellow center line positioned exactly at opposite corners. Mark stitching lines along both sides of the Quarter Inch Seam Marker. NOTE: If you are not using Fons & Porter’s Quarter Inch Seam Marker, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner across square. Then draw sewing lines on each side of the first line, ¼” away. SEW SMART ™ TIP To cut squares for Flying Geese Units, determine desired finished size. Cut small squares 7/8" larger than finished height of Flying Geese Unit; cut large square 1¼" larger than finished width. For example, for 3" × 6" Flying Geese Units, cut small squares 3 7/8" and large squares 7¼". 2. Place 2…

1. Fold block in half and place a pin at the center of block side. Fold border strip in half and mark center with pin. 2. With right sides facing and raw edges aligned, match center pins on block and border strip. The strip will extend beyond block edges. Do not trim the strip. 3. Sew border strip to block. Start and stop stitching ¼" from corner of block, backstitching at each end (Photo A). 4. Press seam allowance toward border strip. Add remaining border strips in the same manner (Photo B). 5. With right sides facing, fold block diagonally, aligning raw edges of adjacent sides (Photo C). 6. Open seam allowance; align a ruler along the diagonal fold. Mark a line from seam to raw edge (Photo D). 7.…

MAGNETIC PICK UP TOOL I use a telescopic magnetic pickup tool to pick up pins or scissors I’ve dropped on the floor. I keep the tool nearby when I sew and I never have to leave my sewing machine. Peggy Bagwell Spartanburg, SC BATTING ROLL PIN CUSHION When I needed a pin cushion in a hurry, I rolled up a scrap of batting jelly roll style. I wrapped a fabric scrap around the batting and secured it with a dab of fabric glue. I still use that little pin cushion. Charleen Neese Jefferson, IA TRAVEL LINT ROLLER To cut down on thread messes when ripping out or removing basting, I hang this around my neck. Get these little ones at the dollar store. Marie Bray Winlock, WA…

FINISHED SIZE: 27"× 66½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 3 (12") blocks MATERIALS ► 1 yard white solid for blocks, setting triangles, cornerstones, and border 1 ► ½ yard dark blue print for blocks ► ½ yard red print for blocks ► ¾ yard light blue print for sashing and binding ► ⅜ yard blue gingham for setting triangles ► ⅜ yard white print for setting triangles ► ⅝ yard red floral for border 2 ► 2 yards backing fabric ► 31" × 75" batting NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Sugar Sack collection by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them…

FINISHED SIZE: 14"× 52" MATERIALS ► ⅛ yard each of 3 assorted cream prints for decorative strips ► ¼ yard each of 3 assorted pink prints for decorative strips ► ⅜ yard assorted gray, pink, and red prints for borders ► ½ yard assorted red prints for table runner center and sashing ► ½ yard red print for binding ► Tear-away stabilizer ► 1¼ yards backing fabric ► 18" × 60" batting NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Beaujolais collection by Sue Daley for Penny Rose Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for using stabilizer. FROM EACH ASSORTED CREAM PRINT, CUT: • 1 (2½"-wide) strip, subcut: • 1 (2½" × 39½ ") strip (A) FROM EACH…

FINISHED SIZE: 31¾ "× 31¾ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 5 (8½ ") blocks MATERIALS ► 1⅛ yards purple batik for blocks and setting triangles ► 1⅛ yards pink batik for blocks and sashing ► 1⅜ yards red batik for blocks, border, and binding ► Tear-away stabilizer ► Embroidery thread ► 1⅛ yards backing fabric ► 36" × 36" batting CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. = cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally FROM PURPLE BATIK, CUT: • 1 (13¼ "-wide) strip, subcut: • 1 (13¼ ") square to make 4 triangles (C) • From remainder of strip,…

Short on time but need a quick quilted gift? Quilt panels to the rescue! A quick internet search for “quilt panels” showed 484 options at one online retailer alone. Comic book heroes, movie stars, chickens, old trucks, aliens, you name it…it’s probably on a quilt panel! A panel makes a great wall hanging. It’s typically just the right size and only needs a few extra pieces to complete the ensemble–backing, batting, a little quilting, and a way to hang it. Presto! Uncle Ed will love you for remembering he collects John Deere tractors when you give him his green tractor wall hanging on his birthday. If Uncle Ed is your favorite uncle, you can use the panel as a centerpiece medallion and add separately pieced blocks, sashing, and borders to…

FINISHED SIZE: 25½ "× 25½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 8 (6"× 4½ ") blocks MATERIALS ► ½ yard white solid for upper panel and blocks ► ½ yard assorted prints for blocks ► 1 fat eighth* teal print for appliqué and blocks ► ⅛ yard white print for middle panel ► ⅜ yard pink print 1 for sashings and border ► ⅜ yard turquoise print for backing ► ⅝ yard pink print 2 for backing ► Template plastic ► Fusible web ► 30" × 30" batting ► 26" × 26" Euro pillow insert *fat eighth = 9" × 20" CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. Patterns for appliqué pieces are included. Make templates from patterns at end of instructions. Follow…

FINISHED SIZE: 14¾ "× 21¼ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 2 (9¾ "× 10") appliqué blocks 2 (5"× 10") log cabin blocks MATERIALS ► 1 fat eighth* brown tone-on-tone for blocks and sashing ► 1 fat eighth* light blue tone-on-tone for log cabin blocks ► 1 fat quarter** medium green #1 tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1 fat quarter** blue sky print #1 for blocks ► 1 fat eighth* blue sky print #2 for log cabin blocks ► 1 fat quarter** medium green #2 tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1 fat quarter** dark green tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1 fat eighth* moss green tone-on-tone for appliqué blocks ► 1 fat eighth* pine green tone-on-tone for appliqué blocks ► Fabric glue stick ► Pressing sheet ► ⅝ yard backing fabric ► 19" × 26" fusible…

1. Using squares that are 1"–1 1/8" larger than desired finished size of triangle-square, make triangle-squares as described in Sew Easy: Quick Triangle-Squares. 2. Place small square ruler atop triangle-square, aligning 45° line with corners of triangle-square and allowing top and right edges to extend slightly past the edges of ruler (Photo A). Trim along top and right edge of ruler. (Photo B) 3. Turn triangle-square and align diagonal line with corners and desired-size line on ruler with bottom and left sides of triangle-square. (Photo C) Trim top and right sides to square up triangle-square (Photo D). Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingCompany.com/sew-easy-trimming-oversize-triangle-squares/…

1. Place Fons & Porter’s Quarter Inch Seam Marker diagonally across wrong side of lighter square, yellow center line positioned exactly at opposite corners. Mark stitching lines along both sides of the Quarter Inch Seam Marker. Repeat for opposite diagonal (Photo A). NOTE: If you are not using Fons & Porter’s Quarter Inch Seam Marker, draw a diagonal line from corner to corner across square. Then draw sewing lines ¼" away from each side of the first line. 2. Place marked square atop darker square, right sides facing; stitch along both sets of marked sewing lines (Photo B). 3. Cut stitched squares into 4 equal sections (Photo C). 4. Cut between rows of stitching to make 8 Triangle-Square Units (Photo D). 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric (Photo E).…

1. Mark center of curve on both pieces by folding in half and creasing or by making a small clip (Photo A). 2. Working with background piece on top, pin at curve centers, taking a small bite with the pin. Pin at both ends of seam, taking deep bites with the pins (Photo B). 3. Align pieces at beginning of seam. Stitch to middle of curve, using your fingertips, a stiletto, or a wooden skewer to help keep curved edges aligned (Photo C). 4. Leaving needle in fabric, raise presser foot and align curved edges for second half of seam (Photo D). 5. Lower presser foot and continue stitching, until about 1" from end of seam. Stop again and adjust top fabric so ending edges are also aligned. Stitch to…