Innholdsfortegnelse for September/October 2019 i Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

EDITORIAL FOUNDING EDITORS MARIANNE FONS & LIZ PORTER INTERIM ART & EDITORIAL DIRECTOR DENISE STARCK ACQUISITIONS EDITOR LORI BAKER SENIOR CONTENT DEVELOPER VANESSA LYMAN ASSOCIATE EDITORS EILEEN FOWLER, ERIN RUSSEK TECHNICAL EDITOR ANNETTE FALVO MANAGING EDITOR ANISSA ARNOLD EDITORIAL ASSISTANT KELLY EISINGER MARKETING & ADVERTISING ADVERTISING DIRECTOR CRISTY ADAMSKI (cristy.adamski@fwmedia.com) ADVERTISING COORDINATOR KAY SANDERS CREATIVE SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER GENEVIEVE STAFFORD HOOK TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATOR ANGIE MILLIGAN CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER MATT GRAVES CONTRIBUTING STYLIST ALLIE LIEBGOTT BUSINESS DIRECTOR OF CONTENT, CRAFT TIFFANY WARBLE GROUP ART DIRECTOR, CRAFT EMILY SIMPSON DIRECTOR OF MEDIA SALES JULIE MACDONALD CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GREGORY J. OSBERG SVP, GENERAL MANAGER F+W CRAFTS GROUP DAVID PYLE MANAGING DIRECTOR, F+W INTERNATIONAL JAMES WOOLLAM VP, CONSUMER MARKETING JOHN PHELAN VP, DIGITAL JASON REVZON VP, PRODUCT MANAGEMENT PAT FITZGERALD…

READY-MADE TRIANGLE-SQUARES I needed more than 1,000 triangle-squares for a quilt, and wanted an efficient way to make them. I placed two strips facing right sides together, and basted down the center to hold them together. I marked squares down the entire length, and then drew a diagonal line in each square. I sewed a quarter inch away on both sides of each diagonal line, then cut! Lydia Allen New Bern, NC A CUSHION FOR EVERY PIN I like to make pincushions out of leftover quilt blocks. I use one for straight pins, one for safety pins, and one for threaded needles. Now I can quickly grab just what I need. Mary Tipton Bardstown, KY FOLLOW THE DOT I teach free-motion quilting and believe that practicing is an important step!…

FINISHED SIZE: 84"× 84" FINISHED BLOCKS: 25 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric unless otherwise noted. ► 4 yards white batik for blocks and borders 1, 2, and 3 ► ½ yard green batik for blocks ► 1⅛ yards light turquoise batik for blocks ► 2½ yards turquoise plaid batik for blocks and border 4 ► ½ yard blue batik for blocks ► 2 yards purple batik for blocks, border 2, and binding ► ½ yard violet batik for blocks ► 8¼ yards backing fabric ► 92" x 92" batting Fabric: Island Vibes by Linda Hahn for Banyan Batiks by Northcott CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips are exact length needed. Exact length is necessary for border 1 strips to fit pieced border…

FINISHED SIZE: 52"x 52" FINISHED BLOCKS: 9 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ¾ yard gold solid for blocks ► 1⅜ yards rust tone-on-tone for blocks, border 1, and binding ► 1⅝ yards gold leaf print for blocks and border 2 ► Tear-away stabilizer ► Embroidery thread ► 3⅝ yards backing fabric ► 60" x 60" batting Fabric: Country Pastimes from Northcott CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Gold solid D squares are cut oversized for hooping and machine-embroidery, then trimmed to size. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FROM GOLD SOLID, CUT: • 1 strip 8" wide,* subcut: • 5 squares 8" (D) • 1 strip 7¼…

FINISHED SIZE: 42½ "x 60" FINISHED BLOCKS: 8 (6") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅛ yards cream print for blocks and pieced border ► ½ yard green metallic tone-on-tone for blocks and pieced border ► ⅜ yard gold metallic tone-on-tone for blocks and pieced border ► 1⅜ yards brown metallic tone-on-tone for border 1, blocks, border 3, and binding ► 1 (24" x 42") Fall Foliage panel ► 2⅞ yards backing fabric ► 47" x 68" batting Fabric: Fall Foliage and Shimmer Metallic Texture both from Timeless Treasures CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips are exact length needed. Exact length is necessary for border 1 strips to fit pieced border 2. You may want to cut border 3…

A longarm frame! I squeezed a half-dozen full-size quilts through the tiny throat of my sewing machine to quilt them before I realized I would need at least a dozen lifetimes to get all my quilts done if I had to do them all that way, and hand quilting would require an eternity for me! I hated having to baste my quilts, and forcing all that fabric through that little opening made it very hard to make smooth, graceful designs. So I took a leap and bought an APQS longarm. Soon I was able to quickly finish all of my quilts, and even start a business quilting for others who were also struggling to get their quilts done—over 3,000 of them! Quilters are finding out what I’ve known for years…

Here are the rules: You and your quilting buddies pick a color palette (this theme is citrus candies) and a background color. Determine the block size and style and provide block instructions. Make as many blocks as you desire, and put them in a pool with your friends’ blocks. Have a non-partial judge reach in and pick a block from the pool. Is it your block? If so, you win them all! For more information on Angela’s block lotto, check out episode 3306 of Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting.…

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. 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. 4. Sew triangles together with ¼" seam. 5. Press seam open. You will have an unusual, rhombus shape. 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…

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. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6"…

1. Use ruler to mark an X on wrong side of each patch at intersection of ¼" seam allowances. Mark a dot in center of each X. 2. With right sides together, align first two patches. Join patches by stitching from dot to dot and backstitching at dots to secure seam at both ends. Press seam allowance to one side. 3. Aligning dots, pin third patch to unit. Stitch from center dot to outer edge. Press seam allowance to one side. 4. Carefully folding unit out of the way, if needed, align dots of third patch to adjoining patch; pin at dots. Stitch from center dot to outer edge to complete unit. 5. Press seam allowance to one side. Repeat to make additional units; sew units together. 6. In same…

Here at Love of Quilting magazine, we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. The first issue of Love of Quilting was the July/August issue in 1999. I have a handful of issues from those first few years in my office and I keep looking at them and thinking about how things have changed and yet how things stay the same. Quilters still like to make beautiful quilts. Quilters still like to give to others. But fabrics have definitely changed. And ever-inventive quilters have come up with new tools and updated techniques that make quilting both easier and more accurate. We’ve started the special year with Trunk Shows from the founders of Love of Quilting magazine, Marianne Fons (page 40) and Liz Porter (page 54). During the coming year, watch for an…

I made the Quilts of Valor® pattern, Patriotic Stars from Love of Quilting November/December 2013 as a wedding gift for my nephew David, and his wife Cat. The only change I made from the original pattern is the coloring. Although it was a complex pattern it was a fun quilt to piece! Laura Sarff Longmont, Colorado I usually work in reproductions, however I decided to break out and use Walkabout from Moda to make Liz’s Patchwork from Love of Quilting January/ February 2019. It is busy, busy...but also cheerful and bright. I am very happy how it turned out! Susan Mullen Ypsilanti, Michigan I loved the Providence table topper on the front cover of Love of Quilting May/ June 2019 and knew I had to make one. I used some…

FINISHED SIZE: 23"× 33" FINISHED BLOCKS: 1 (23"× 33") block MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ¾ yard cream wool for background ► ½ yard total assorted bright wools for appliqué ► ¼ yard total assorted green wools for appliqué ► 2 yards (¼ "-wide) green rickrack for flower stems ► Decorative thread for embroidery ► Assortment of buttons in various sizes, colors, and shapes ► ¾ yard bright pink wool for backing ► Fusible web ► Template material Fabric: Selected from the designer's personal collection of assorted fabrics. CUTTING Patterns for appliqué templates, corner scallops, and side scallops are included. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for using fusible web. FROM CREAM WOOL, CUT: • 1 rectangle, 24" x 34" (A) FROM ASSORTED BRIGHT…

Marianne Fons, cofounder of Fons & Porter, didn’t grow up in what could be considered a “military" family, though her father and brothers all served. Instead, her interest in Quilts of Valor® was first caught by the sheer size of this subset of quilters. “I met QOVF founder Catherine Roberts when the foundation was still in its infancy,” says Marianne. “When I became involved, QOVF had recorded around 40,000 Quilts of Valor® awarded. I multiplied that number by $250—as the approximate cost of materials for one quilt—and got $10 million. I felt my industry needed know about this.” Having built a quilting business from the ground up alongside Liz Porter, Marianne knew just how significant this was for the quilting industry. So she agreed to serve as liaison for QOVF…

Partnered with Marianne Fons, Liz Porter cofounded Fons & Porter in the late 1970s as a way to support her family with a skill she knew she had: making quilts, teaching quilts, and spreading a love of quilts. Liz and Marianne built more than a business; they created a legacy, which is demanding work, to say the least. After they sold the business in 2006, Liz says, “I basically quit quilting for about a year.” It was the social aspect that rekindled Liz’s joy in quilting. Once she’d settled into her new home in Texas, Liz invited several friends over for supper, followed by sewing. It became a Wednesday night tradition. Spending time with other quilters, in turn, sparked a whole series of swap quilts, which was a popular quilting…

FINISHED SIZE: 82¼ "x 82¼ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 16 (9") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 3⅜ yards white batik for blocks, pieced sashes, and border 1 ► 1¾ yards red batik for blocks and setting triangles ► ⅜ yard each royal and light red batik for blocks ► ½ yard navy batik for blocks ► 2½ yards blue batik for blocks, pieced sashes, cornerstones, and border 2 ► ⅞ yard red & blue batik for binding ► Template material ► 8⅛ yards backing fabric ► 91" x 91" batting Fabric: Cow’s Skull from Anthology Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns for templates are included. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to…

FINISHED SIZE: 66"x 81½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 20 (11½ ") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅛ yards total assorted light prints for blocks ► ¼ yard each black print 1 and blue stripe for blocks ► ⅝ yard each black print 2 and black and white gingham for blocks ► ⅞ yard cream solid for blocks and bands ► ¾ yard pink plaid for bands ► 2¾ yards pink solid for sashes and border ► ⅝ yard brown tone-on-tone for faux piping ► ¾ yard pink print for binding ► 5⅜ yards backing fabric ► 74" x 90" batting Fabric: Selected from the designer's personal collection of assorted fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips are exact length…

FINISHED SIZE: 51"x 63" FINISHED BLOCKS: 25 (9") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1½ yards assorted dark prints for bands ► 1¼ yards assorted light prints for bands ► 1½ yards assorted cream prints for blocks ► ⅝ yard red print for border ► ⅝ yard red solid for binding ► 3⅝ yards backing fabric ► 59" × 71" batting CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM ASSORTED DARK PRINTS, CUT: • 32 strips 1½"-wide, subcut: • 63 strips 1½" x 20" for bands FROM ASSORTED LIGHT PRINTS, CUT: • 26 strips 1½"-wide, subcut: • 51 strips 1½" x 20" for bands FROM ASSORTED CREAM PRINTS, CUT: • 13 strips 3½"-wide, subcut: • 142 squares 3½" (A) FROM RED PRINT,…

1. For ¼"-wide finished strips, cut 1¼"-wide bias strips. Fold strips in half lengthwise with wrong sides facing, and machine-stitch ¼" from folded edge. 2. Trim seam allowance to ⅛". 3. Insert ¼"-wide bias bar into sewn strip. 4. Adjust strip so seam is centered on bar. 5. Spray with starch and press seam allowance to one side of strip. 6. Continue moving bias bar through strip until entire length is pressed. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors, and performance icon™ by PFAFF®. Fabric from Painter's Palette Solids collection from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingCompany.com/Sew-Easy-Bias-Strips-for-Applique…

1. Trace appliqué motif onto paper side of fusible web, making a separate tracing for each appliqué needed. 2. Roughly cut out drawn appliqué shape and follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse to wrong side of appliqué fabric. 3. With small, sharp scissors, carefully cut out drawn shape. 4. Peel off paper backing. Position appliqué in place on background fabric, and fuse shape in place. 5. Using coordinating thread and your preferred stitch, machine appliqué outline of shape. 6. A satin stitch will completely cover the edge, but a blanket stitch or zig zag stitch will also work to secure edges. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: To keep dark background fabrics from…

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…

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. 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. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of triangle-squares plus 7/8". Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson…

GOOD VIBES ALLEY QUILT PATTERN Take a stroll down Good Vibes Alley, with Shayla and Kristy Wolf of Sassafras Lane Designs. Their simple fusible appliqué techniques make any sized quilt a breeze. The Good Vibes Alley pattern features the phrase “you are BEAUTIFUL” and several uplifting and empowering words. Pattern includes the entire alphabet if you would like to customize the quilt to feature someone’s name or attributes! sassafras-lane.com THE KANSAS CITY STAR QUILTS SAMPLER In 1928, the Kansas City Star newspaper printed its first quilt block pattern—they continued this tradition for 34 wonderful and influential years. Now for the first time, the best of the blocks from each year can be found in one place! Slow down and stitch 60+ vintage block patterns, culminating in an unforgettable sampler quilt…

FINISHED SIZE: 64" x 64" FINISHED BLOCKS: 16 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2⅜ yards total assorted cream prints for blocks ► 2 yards total assorted autumn prints for blocks and appliqué ► 2⅛ yards cream small print for border ► 1 fat quarter* green print for appliqué ► ⅜ yard rust print for appliqué ► 1 fat quarter* rust dot for appliqué ► 1 fat quarter* gold print for appliqué ► 1 fat eighth** brown dot for appliqué ► ¾ yard orange dot for binding ► Template material ► Fusible web ► 4⅜ yards backing fabric ► 72" x 72" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" **fat eighth = 9" x 20" Fabric: Spice It Up by…

FINISHED SIZE: 83⅝"× 97" MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ¾ yard each of 10 assorted solids in shades of yellow, orange, pink, and purple for blocks (see Color Key Chart) ► 5 5/8 yards black solid for blocks, border, and binding ► Template material ► 8¼ yards backing fabric ► 92" × 105" batting Fabric: Painter's Palette from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Pattern for template is included. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FROM EACH ASSORTED SOLID, CUT: • 15 (1½"-wide) strips for bands FROM BLACK SOLID, CUT: • 15 (5½ "-wide) strips, subcut: • 150 A’s • 6 (4½"-wide)…

FINISHED SIZE: 64"x 76" FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 3⅞ yards gray tone-on-tone for blocks ► ⅞ yard total assorted blue prints for blocks ► 8 (2½ "-wide) strips assorted red prints for bands ► ¾ yard medium blue print for border ► ¾ yard blue stripe for binding ► 5 yards backing fabric ► 72" x 84" batting Fabric: American Rustic from Benartex 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 GRAY TONE-ON-TONE, CUT: • 3 strips 7¾ "-wide, subcut: • 15 squares 7¾ " (A) • 4 strips 4½ "-wide for bands • 10 strips 3½ "-wide,…

FINISHED SIZE: 76"x 88" FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ⅝ yard each of 6 assorted light prints for blocks ► ⅝ yard each of 8 assorted medium/dark prints for blocks ► ⅞ yard brown print for blocks ► 1⅛ yards green print for blocks and border 1 ► 2¼ yards blue floral for blocks and border 2 ► ⅞ yard brown stripe for binding ► Template material ► 7½ yards backing fabric ► 84" x 96" batting Fabric: Prairie Homestead from Benartex CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns for templates are included. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. = cut in half twice…

FINISHED SIZE: 43"x 43" FINISHED BLOCKS: 16 (9") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2 matching sets of 32 assorted color prints* (5") charm squares for blocks ► ¾ yard cream print for blocks and border 1 ► 1½ yards black tone-on-tone for blocks, border 2, and binding ► Template material ► 2⅞ yards backing fabric ► 47" x 47" batting Fabric: Flower Garden Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics *Reed used pre-cuts to achieve this quilt’s beautiful color variety. If not using pre-cuts, you will need 1⅛ total yards of several assorted color prints. CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns for templates are included. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to…

FINISHED SIZE: 48"x 60" FINISHED BLOCKS: 12 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 6 fat quarters* assorted white tone-on-tones for blocks ► 1⅜ yards white tone-on-tone for blocks and border ► 6 fat quarters* assorted bright tone-on-tones for blocks ► ⅞ yard total assorted prints** for blocks ► ⅞ yard each light green print and dark green dot for border ► 1 yard yellow print for border ► ⅝ yard black dot for binding ► 3⅛ yards backing fabric ► 52" × 68" batting *fat quarter = 18" × 20" ** Notice how Angela's quilt contains several different assorted prints, which makes each block unique! CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. = cut in half once diagonally = cut in…

1. Cut one set of matching squares and one set of non-matching squares, 1¼" larger than desired finished size of hourglass unit. 2. On wrong side of one matching 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. Place marked square on square from non-matching set, right sides facing. 3. Sew along marked sewing lines, then cut along marked cutting line. Press seam allowance toward darker fabric. Repeat to make second set of triangle-squares. 4. On wrong side of one triangle-square, draw diagonal line perpendicular to seam. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 5. Place marked triangle-square on one triangle-square from second set,…

1. Cut strips for binding 1½" wide. Cut strips for accent (piping) 1¾" wide. Join strips using diagonal seams to make two long strips, one for binding and one for accent. 2. Join long strips with right sides facing. Press seam toward binding fabric, then fold pieced binding in half lengthwise, aligning raw edges. Press. 3. Attach binding to back of quilt, mitering corners and joining ends in usual manner. 4. Press binding away from quilt as shown, then fold binding to front of quilt. 5. Stitch in the ditch between accent fabric and binding fabric to secure binding to quilt, mitering corners in usual manner. 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 collection by Maja…

1. Identify desired motif. Using template plastic cut to desired unfinished size or a fussy-cutting window, center motif within 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. From one light and one dark fabric, cut one square 1¼" larger than desired finished size of hourglass unit. 2. On wrong side of light square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away on each side of cutting line. 3. Place light square on dark square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line to make two triangle-squares. Press seam allowance toward darker fabric. 5. On wrong side of one triangle-square, draw a diagonal line perpendicular to the seam. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away on each side of cutting line. 6. Place triangle-square with marked lines on matching triangle-square, right sides and opposite fabrics facing. Sew…

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…