Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2019 i Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Happy anniversary to us! With this issue, we are beginning the 20th year of publishing Love of Quilting. Our celebration will include lots of fun in print and on the web at QuiltingCompany.com.We’re going to talk about how things have changed in the past 20 years as well as how things have stayed the same. We are planning an anniversary series quilt to start with the November/December issue. And while all that is going on, we will still show you how to make some really beautiful quilts. I’ve been thinking that it’s nearly time for county fairs and long drives in the country so we’ve featured a few quilts in this issue that would be great barn quilts and several quilts that we think would be prizewinners if you were…

I am a member of a local Quilts of Valor® group and it’s so wonderful to award quilts to veterans. When I saw United in Gratitude in Love of Quilting March/April 2018, I knew it would be a perfect fit. I completed it in May 2018, using the faux piping technique for the binding, and quilted it myself using the edge-to-edge quilting on my embroidery machine. Helen Bailey Talbott, TN My husband Chuck, a Vietnam veteran, and I wanted to participate in the February 2nd Quilts of Valor® National Sew Day. I adapted A Mother’s Service from Love of Quilting November/December 2018 so that we could finish it in a day. Chuck also does longarm quilting for a couple of QOV groups as his way to thank veterans. Nancy and…

FINISHED SIZE: 64"× 82" FINISHED BLOCKS: 12 (15") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2⅜ yards cream print for blocks and sashes ► 1⅝ yards navy stripe for blocks and bias binding ► ½ yard each blue print and tan print for blocks ► 2⅛ yards floral print for blocks, cornerstones, and border 2 ► 1⅜ yards red print for blocks ► 1 yard navy print for sashes and border 1 ► ¾ yard yellow print for sashes and border 2 ► Template material ► Foundation paper ► 5⅜ yards backing fabric ► 72" x 90" batting Fabrics: Moon Rabbit for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Foundation and template patterns are included. Refer to Paper Foundation Piecing…

FINISHED SIZE: 71½ " × 88½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 35 (9½ ") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ½ yard each of 5 assorted light blue prints for blocks ► ½ yard each of 5 assorted medium/dark blue prints for blocks ► 1⅛ yards red solid for blocks ► 1¼ yards blue solid for cornerstones and binding ► 3 yards white solid for sashes and borders ► Tracing paper ► 5¾ yards backing fabric ► 80" x 97" batting For the blue prints, Marianne used only 5 combinations of light and medium/dark fabrics to create this quilt. Study the quilt photo to replicate the look! Fabric: Feed Sacks True Blue designed by Linzee Kull McCray for Moda Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include…

FINISHED SIZE: 62"× 76" FINISHED BLOCKS: 20 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 3⅜ yards white solid for background and border 1 ► 1 fat quarter* each red, yellow, turquoise, purple, coral, and orange tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* each light peach and dark peach solid for blocks ► ½ yard each medium teal and dark coral print for blocks ► 1 fat eighth** each black and teal print and black and dark coral print for blocks ► 1 yard green print for stems and border 2 ► ¾ yard dark teal tone-on-tone for binding ► 5 yards backing fabric ► 70" x 84" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" **fat eighth = 9" x 20" Fabric:…

FINISHED SIZE: 48"× 48" FINISHED BLOCKS: 64 (6") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 7 fat quarters* assorted prints for blocks ► 1¼ yards cream solid for blocks ► ⅝ yard orange floral for blocks ► ⅝ yard navy print 1 for blocks and binding ► 1 fat eighth** each navy print 2, navy print 3, and navy print 4 for blocks ► ⅝ yard red stripe for blocks ► ⅝ yard light blue print for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* peach floral for blocks ► Foundation paper ► 3⅛ yards backing fabric ► 52" × 52" batting *fat quarter = 18" × 20" **fat eighth = 9" × 20" CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Templates and foundation pattern are…

1. Cut a square large enough to make the bias size strip needed (see chart). Cut square in half diagonally. 2. Align raw, straight-of-grain edges with right sides facing, and allow ¼" of 45º tip to extend on either side as shown. 3. Pin raw edges. TIP: Pin the “top” and “bottom” outer edges to remember straight-of-grain in the next step. 4. Sew triangles together with ¼" seam. 5. Press seam open. You will have an unusual, rhombus shape. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, Havel’s 8" Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: The equation to determine the length you need is: [(height of quilt + width of quilt) x 2] +…

1. Identify the desired motif. Using template plastic cut to desired unfinished size or a fussy-cutting window, center motif within the patch shape. 2. Either draw around your template plastic and cut, or cut using a template. 3. Double check to ensure fussy-cut shape has at least ¼" seam allowance all around motif. 4. Frame your motif as desired with additional patchwork. Products used: Martelli’s Color-Contrasting Cutting Mat, Martelli’s 45mm Ergonomic Rotary Cutter, Martelli’s Square Fussy-Cut Windows, and Martelli’s No-Slip Square Templates. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Gulls Just Want to Have Fun collection, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingCompany.com/Sew-Easy-Fussy-Cutting…

1. On wrong side of each of four small squares, mark diagonal line corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 2. Place two small squares on opposite corners of one large square, right sides facing. Corners will overlap slightly at center. Sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut along marked cutting lines. Press seams toward small triangles. 4. Place remaining small squares on unit corners. Sew along marked sewing lines. 5. Cut along marked cutting lines. 6. Press seams toward small triangles to complete four Flying Geese units. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection…

FINISHED SIZE: 68"× 86" FINISHED BLOCKS: 4 (13½ "× 13½ ") blocks 10 (13½ "× 18") blocks 6 (18") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ⅜ yard each of 10 assorted medium & dark prints for blocks ► 1 yard medium tan for blocks ► 4¾ yards light tan for blocks, border, and binding ► Template material ► 5⅝ yards backing fabric ► 76" × 94" batting Fabric: Prairie Homestead for Benartex. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Templates are included. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FOR CORNER BLOCK X'S — FROM EACH OF 4 MEDIUM & DARK PRINTS, CUT:…

FINISHED SIZE: 57"× 70" FINISHED BLOCKS: 20 (13") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ¾ yard white tone-on-tone for blocks ► ¼ yard total assorted navy prints for blocks ► ½ yard gold print for blocks and border 1 ► 1⅛ yards medium navy print for blocks ► 2⅛ yards red stripe for setting squares ► 1⅛ yards small navy print for border 2 and binding ► 4 yards backing fabric ► 65" x 78" batting Fabric: American Honor designed by Tana Mueller for Blank Quilting and from designer's personal collection of assorted fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FROM WHITE TONE-ON-TONE,…

Every life tells a story. Some chapters are dull, some are exciting; some are heart-wrenching and others are blissful. Quilters often illustrate the chapters in their life stories with quilts—baby quilts, wedding quilts, birthday quilts, comfort quilts. When Georgene Rogers won an APQS Millie in the APQS Longarm Giveaway last spring, my heart was touched by her story! I could see many similarities between some of her life chapters and mine-and I think you will, too. If you’ve ever wondered whether a longarm machine would make a difference in your life, find out how it changed Georgene’s: As a little girl growing up in rural Wyoming, the summers were long but adventurous. My older sister joined 4-H and began sewing her own clothes on an old Singer sewing machine. I…

With this issue, we’ve encouraged you to hit the road to explore inspiration! There’s nothing like dropping into a quilt museum and then hitting the local fabric shops to get those creative juices flowing! By no means comprehensive, this list includes personal favorites, as well as quilt museums of international renown. All of these are destinations in their own right. Visions Art Museum San Diego CA | www.visionsartmuseum.orgFounded in 1985, Visions Art Museum is dedicated to contemporary quilts. Leaning more art quilt than traditional, the museum features more than 20 exhibitions per year, often presenting internationally acclaimed quilts and prestigious show winners. If you’re visiting San Diego, this museum in the arts district at Liberty Station is well worth the visit. International Quilt Study Center and Museum Lincoln, NE |…

Quilting is a practice of saving memories, and after 40 years of teaching, Eleanor Burns has many to share. Yet even though she’s empowered and inspired thousands of beginning quilters via her Quilt in a Day television show and more than 100 books, Burns shows no signs of slowing down. At the time I chatted with her, she had just come from hosting a “busload” of exuberant visitors at the Quilt in a Day retail location in San Marcos, CA, complete with one of her trademark stage shows. Burns published her first book, Log Cabin: Make a Quilt in a Day, in 1978—a pattern that has epitomized so much of her career. In fact, she even lives in a log cabin. “It’s the perfect home for decorating,” she explains. “I’ve…

FINISHED SIZE: 94½ "× 94½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 64 (8") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅛ yards cream small floral for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* each of 4 assorted green tone-on-tones for blocks ► 1⅝ yards dark olive tone-on-tone for blocks and cornerstones ► 4⅜ yards cream tone-on-tone for blocks ► ⅞ yard rose tone-on-tone for blocks ► 2¼ yards red large floral for sashes and border 1 ► 3 yards red border print for border 2 ► 1 yard pale green tone-on-tone for binding ► Template material ► 9⅛ yards backing fabric ► 103" x 103" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" Fabric: A Festival of Roses designed by Jackie Robinson for Benartex. CUTTING Measurements include ¼"…

6. On wrong side of fabric, draw lines at desired width along long side of shape, as shown. Lines should be at a 45º angle from seam. (You may have an extra strip that is too thin; you will trim that away later.) 7. Draw seamline on each short diagonal side, ¼" from edge. 8. Bring short diagonal sides together to form a tube, offsetting drawn lines by one strip. 9. With right sides together, pin-match lines at ¼" seamline, then pin to secure. 10. Sew seamline. Using tailor’s ham or sleeve board, press seam open. 11. With scissors, cut along continuously drawn line. Trim away extra.…

1. Mark centers of block and border strip. With right sides facing and raw edges aligned, match centers. (Strip will extend beyond edges; do not trim.) Join border strip, beginning and ending stitches ¼" from corners and backstitching at each end. 2. Press seam allowance toward border strip. Add remaining border strips in the same manner. 3. With right sides facing, fold block diagonally, aligning raw edges of adjacent sides. Open seam allowance; align a ruler along the diagonal fold. Mark from seam to raw edge. 4. Stitch on marked line, backstitching at beginning and stitching out to raw edge. 5. Trim seam allowance to ¼". 6. In same manner, miter remaining corners. Press corner seams open. TIP: Before trimming, unfold the block to ensure the strips lie flat, correcting…

1. Cut two squares 7/8" larger than desired finished size of triangle-square. 2. On wrong side of one square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 3. Place marked square on top of other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of triangle-squares plus 7/8". Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson…

MAGNETIC SOLUTIONS I got tired of dropping my spool of thread and chasing it across the room. I found a block of wood in my husband’s workshop and put a nail in the top, then I glued a refrigerator magnet to one side. Now I can keep my spool on the nail, and my needle on the magnet. Peggy Michaels LaPorte, IN SCRAPPY GREETINGS I have a card ministry at my church. I am also a quilter with a lot of scraps! To save a little money and use up my scraps, I had the bright idea to make my own cards using small, simple blocks. Everyone loves getting my cards, and that makes me happy! Cathy Earlsl Shelby, NC LOG CABIN LOGIC Before cutting fabric for a Log Cabin…

FINISHED SIZE: 80"× 98" MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅛ yards pink print for blocks, border 1, and binding ► 1 yard dark green tone-on-tone for blocks and border 3 ► ⅛ yard medium green print for blocks ► 2⅜ yards white tone-on-tone for blocks and units ► ⅜ yard light green print for blocks and units ► 1 yard dark purple tone-on-tone for units ► 1 yard medium purple floral for units ► 1⅛ yards gray print for border 2 ► 1⅛ yards black floral for border 4 ► 7⅞ yards backing fabric ► 88" x 106" batting Fabric: Field Day designed by Kelly Ventura and Bedrock designed by Sophia Santander, Whistler Studios, both for Windham Fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include…

FINISHED SIZE: 97"× 97" FINISHED BLOCKS: 25 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 25 fat quarters* assorted color prints for blocks ► 3⅜ yards coral solid for background ► 1½ yards dark blue print for border 1 and binding ► 1¾ yards cream print for border 2 ► 9⅜ yards backing fabric ► 105" x 105" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" Fabric: Selected from the designer's personal collection of assorted fabrics. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. 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 EACH ASSORTED COLOR PRINT, CUT: •…

FINISHED SIZE: 68"× 84" FINISHED BLOCKS: 47 (8") blocks and 4 (16") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. ► 1¾ yards cream floral for blocks ► ½ yard blue floral for blocks ► ¾ yard green print for blocks ► 2⅝ yards navy tone-on-tone for blocks, border 2, and binding ► ½ yard red tone-on-tone for blocks ► ⅝ yard red floral for blocks ► 1⅞ yards cream print for blocks and border 1 ► ⅜ yard green floral for blocks ► ⅝ yard red print for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* each black print and blue print for blocks ► 5½ yards backing fabric ► 76" x 92" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" Fabric: Morris Garden by V and A…

FINISHED SIZE: 32"× 32" FINISHED BLOCKS: 1 (16") block MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ⅝ yard dark red solid for block and binding ► 1 fat quarter* bright red solid for block ► 1⅛ yards white tone-on-tone for block and borders ► ½ yard light blue solid for block, pieced border, and flange ► 1 fat quarter* navy solid for block and pieced border ► 1⅛ yards backing fabric ► 36" x 36" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" Fabric: Toscana designed by Deborah Edwards, Colorworks, and Simply Neutral, all for Northcott. NOTE: Gina cut the pieces for her quilt using an AccuQuilt die-cutting machine. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want…

FINISHED SIZE: 12"× 20" FINISHED BLOCKS: 1 (5") block 3 (3") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ¾ yard total assorted light, medium, and dark blue prints for blocks ► ⅝ yard cream solid for blocks, background, and pillow back ► ⅛ yard total assorted orange prints for blocks ► ⅛ yard green print for grass ► ⅞ yard blue plaid for pillow back ► 12" x 20" pillow form ► Foundation paper CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Refer to Paper Foundation Piecing in Sew Easy Lessons for cutting foundation patches. Cut foundation patches at least 1" larger than the corresponding foundation area. Refer to quilt photo for placement of light, medium, and dark blue prints. FROM ASSORTED LIGHT, MEDIUM,…

1. On wrong side of lighter square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. Repeat for opposite diagonal. 2. Place marked square on top of darker square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut sewn squares vertically and horizontally to make four equal sections. 4. Cut along marked cutting lines to make eight triangle-squares. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square unit. Cut squares twice the…

1. Mark center of curve on both patches by folding in half and creasing. 2. Working with background patch on top, pin at curve centers, taking a small bite with pin. Pin at both ends of seam, taking deep bites with pins. 3. Align pieces at beginning of seam. Sew to middle of curve, using your fingertips, a stiletto, or a wooden skewer to help keep curved edges aligned. 4. Leaving needle down, raise presser foot and re-align curved edges as needed. About 1" from end, adjust top fabric so ending edges are also aligned. Sew to end. 5. Using straight-tipped snips, clip curved seam to allow it to fold easily. 6. Gently press seam allowance toward background patch. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors…

1. Place fabric pieces larger than section 1 and 2 right sides together on back side of paper. Be sure fabric for section 1 is under that area and edges of fabric extend at least ¼" past stitching line. 2. Using 90/14-sized needle and a short stitch length so papers will tear off easily, stitch on line between two areas, extending stitching into seam allowances at ends of seams. 3. Open pieces and finger press the seam. Right sides of fabrics will be facing out on back side of pattern. 4. Turn unit over and fold back paper on stitched line. Trim seam allowance to ¼". 5. Continue adding fabrics in numerical order, as you did with section 2. When all fabrics are added, trim excess paper and fabric along…

1. Place one small square on larger square, right sides facing and aligning raw edges. Draw a line diagonally on wrong side as shown. 2. Sew on drawn line. Trim ¼" beyond stitching. 3. Press open to reveal triangle. 4. Following pattern instructions, repeat for remaining corners to complete unit. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback collection and Abstract Collage by Ampersand collection for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingCompany.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…