Innholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2019 i Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

It’s that time of year when we are gearing up for the holidays. Or at least I am. I’m thinking about and planning for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and NewYear’s Day. What will we eat? Am I going to host the celebrations? Or will that task fall on one of our children? And what about gifts? I find myself in the unusual position of not having enough quilts yet to gift at our family Christmas celebration. We have a large family. In a typical year I have 15 or more quilts of varying sizes ready to give and I am nowhere close to that number right now. I can tell you I’ll be sewing like crazy for the next few weeks. I’m hoping you are much more prepared for the holidays than…

FINISHED SIZE: 26"x 74" FINISHED BLOCKS: 4 (12"x 20") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1 fat quarter* each red dot, gray print, red print, and gray snowman print for blocks ► 1⅞ yards white print for blocks, pieced sashes, and border 1 ► ⅜ yard green print for blocks and pieced sashes ► ¾ yard red stripe for pieced sashes and binding ► ⅝ yard blue snowman print for border 2 ► 1⅞ yards backing fabric ► 30" x 82" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" Fabric: Hearty the Snowman by Cherry Guidry for 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.…

FINISHED SIZE: 24"x 24" FINISHED BLOCKS: 1 (14") block MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ½ yard cream solid for block background ► ¾ yard total assorted red prints for pieced border 2 and appliqué ► 1 fat eighth* each of 2 cream tone-on-tones for pieced border 2 ► 1 fat quarter** green solid for bias stems ► Scraps of brown print for appliqué ► 1 fat quarter** green plaid for appliqué ► 1 fat quarter** brown solid for border 1 ► ⅜ yard red/green print for binding ► Heat-erasable pen ► Colored fabric markers ► Tearaway stabilizer ► Decorative thread ► Fusible web ► ⅞ yard backing fabric ► 28" x 28" batting *fat eighth = 9" x 20" **fat quarter…

FINISHED SIZE: 96"x 96" FINISHED BLOCKS: 1 (20") block 28 (6") blocks 20 (14") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2⅛ yards cream tone-on-tone for blocks and border 5 ► ⅜ yard brown dot for blocks ► ½ yard brown large floral for blocks ► 1½ yards green print for blocks ► ¾ yard brown small floral for blocks ► ½ yard pink/white stripe for blocks ► 1¼ yards pink floral stripe for blocks ► ½ yard cream floral for blocks ► ¾ yard black dot for bias strips, border 1, and border 3 cornerstones ► ½ yard cream/pink print for blocks ► 2⅛ yards cream dot for blocks ► 1¼ yards black solid for flange and binding ► ½ yard…

FINISHED SIZE: 40½ "x 59" FINISHED BLOCKS: 8 (6½ " x 9") blocks 14 (6½ " X 7") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅝ yards total assorted green plaids for blocks and sashes ► 1⅝ yards cream tone-on-tone for blocks ► ⅛ yard total assorted brown plaids for blocks ► ⅝ yard total assorted red plaids for blocks and sashes ► ½ yard red/black check for side borders ► ⅝ yard small red plaid for top and bottom borders ► ⅝ yard medium green plaid for binding ► Foundation paper ► 2¾ yards backing fabric ► 45" x 67" batting Fabric: Selected from designer’s personal collection of assorted fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Pattern for foundation is included.…

When I conjure up mental picture of a quilt, I see a 4-sided shape. It might be a square, a rectangle, or even a trapezoid if my piecing didn’t go quite as well as I’d planned! But when my daughter asked me to quilt a wedge-shaped rug for her bathroom, it meant getting out of my 4-sided box with my thinking. Loading quilts with four sides on an APQS longarm frame is simple. The canvases are clearly labeled with “Quilt Back” and “Quilt Top” to make it easy. I attach the other end of the backing to a third roller called the “Pick-up Roller,” which holds the finished part of the quilt as I work from top to bottom. The fourth roller on the frame keeps the entire quilt nice…

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. To make a band, pair two strips with right sides facing and raw edges aligned. Stitch with ¼" seam. Press flat to set stitches. 2. Fold top strip back and gently press seam open to one side. Band should be straight, without any distortion along outside edges. 3. Add third strip to complete band and press as described in previous steps. 4. Measure height of band to ensure it matches the required measurements. Aligning horizontal lines on ruler with long edge and seam lines of strip set, trim uneven end of strip set. 5. Keeping horizontal lines on ruler aligned with band, cut required width segments. 6. If making bands with more than three strips, join strips in pairs and then sew pairs together. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting…

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. 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…

EARRINGS Kallie and Tracy of Peggy & Co.Woodworks, based in Idaho, create beautiful laser cut earrings, decor, and gifts.Their signature quilt block earrings are available in walnut, mahogany, padauk, and aspen. These timeless quilt block designs are a wonderful touch to every quilter’s jewelry box. peggyandcowoodworks.etsy.com TABLETOP TURNABOUTS Jan Patek has compiled a whimsical group of folk-art style appliqué patterns in her new book Tabletop Turnabouts. No need to worry about having precise appliqué skills, as these are designed to let the stitching add character to each piece. Join Jan in creating small appliqué projects, designed to be draped over a quilt stand so that you can see both sides, or choose a different display method such as an old window frame or vintage spinning wheel! shopmartingale.com STUNNING STITCHES FOR…

FINISHED SIZE: 62"x 81" FINISHED BLOCKS: 6 (19") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅛ yards cream tone-on-tone for blocks ► ¾ yard each dark red print, medium blue tone-on-tone, and red star print for blocks ► 1¼ yards dark blue tone-on-tone for blocks and binding ► ⅝ yard tan print for border 1 ► 1⅛ yards blue print for border 2 ► 1⅞ yards red/blue stripe for border 3 ► 5½ yards backing fabric ► 72" x 92" batting Fabric: Stonehenge Stars and Stripes from Northcott 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 FROM CREAM TONE-ON-TONE, CUT: •…

• Use a Teflon sheet under the project to help the fabric slide. • Use an open-toed foot that has good visibility. Drop the machine‘s feed dogs and set the machine at half-speed. • Wear quilting gloves to help control the fabric. • Begin by choosing a starting point in the middle of the design to reduce puckering. • Match the top thread color with the color of the section to be thread painted, and use a neutral bobbin thread. • Bring the bobbin thread to the top before starting. Using a steady motion, move the fabric back and forth so the stitching follows the direction of the colored lines. • Continue to thread paint all same-colored sections before switching to a new color. • Press the fabric between each…

FINISHED SIZE: 80"x 80" FINISHED BLOCKS: 9 (16") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 4⅝ yards white solid for blocks, pieced sashes, pieced border 1, border 2, and border 3 ► 1⅞ yards light teal batik for blocks, pieced sashes, and pieced border 1 ► 2¾ yards dark teal batik for blocks, pieced sashes, pieced border 1, cornerstones, and binding ► 7⅞ yards backing fabric ► 88" x 88" batting Fabric: Artisan Batiks: Patina Handpaints from Robert Kaufman Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border 3 strips are exact length needed. You may want to cut them longer to allow for piecing variations. FROM WHITE SOLID, CUT: • 2 strips 9¼ "-wide, subcut: • 6 squares 9¼" (B) • 3…

Welcome to the Dragonfly Dreams series quilt. The 6-part series includes instructions for 7 elegant blocks and a beautiful pieced border. Fabric requirements for the entire quilt are included in part one. MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2½ yards purple swirl for blocks, setting triangles, and border ► 2¾ yards navy swirl for blocks, border, and binding ► ⅞ yard purple tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1¾ yards light blue swirl for blocks ► 1¾ yards medium blue tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1⅞ yards lilac tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1⅜ yards medium blue swirl for blocks and border ► ⅞ yard green/purple wavy stripe for blocks ► ⅜ yard navy wing print for blocks ► 2⅝ yards total assorted blue, purple, and…

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 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. To reduce bulk at center of a pinwheel, sew four triangle-square units together as shown. 2. Clip threads in center seam allowance at intersection, to edge of last sewn seam, as shown. 3. Press triangle units so that horizontal seams “pinwheel” in different directions. 1. To reduce bulk at a Y-seam intersection, sew unit as instructed, creating vertical seam and then setting in third patch. 2. To reduce bulk, first press vertical seam open. Then press seam allowance away from set-in piece. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors or Havel’s Snip-A-Stitch. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingCompany.com/Sew-Easy-Managing-Bulky-Seams…

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. 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…

SPA TREATMENT Use a pedicure toe separator to keep your bobbins organized and secure for class or even sewing at home! Sharol Hansen Post Falls, ID GRAB AND HOLD My favorite tool is a suction cup screwed into the bottom of a drawer knob. It’s excellent for grabbing and holding my acrylic rulers. Betty Craven Springfield, IL SEW ON THE GO If I can’t travel with my current quilt project, I have a DIY embroidery kit I can take on the road. A clear bed-linens bag, a repurposed bottle for needles, and blunt-ended children’s scissors are all I need. Oh, and my project! Amy Andrews Shellsburg, IA A BLOCK YOU CAN LIVE WITH When I’m experimenting with a block design or auditioning colors, I make a sample block with a…

FINISHED SIZE: 70" x 94" FINISHED BLOCKS: 35 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 4 yards cream tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1⅝ yards red tone-on-tone for blocks and border 1 ► 1 fat quarter* each green print, green tone-on-tone, and black print for blocks ► ¾ yard green plaid for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* black tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1 fat eighth** red solid for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* each red print and red floral for blocks ► 1¼ yards green/red print for border 2 ► ⅞ yard red swirl for binding ► 6⅛ yards backing fabric ► 78" x 102" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" **fat eighth = 9" x 20" Fabric: Holidays Remembered and…

FINISHED SIZE: 96"x 96" FINISHED BLOCKS: 16 (15") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ⅝ yard each black dot and pink dot for blocks ► 1½ yards green floral for blocks and pieced sashes ► 1⅝ yards teal solid for blocks and border 2 ► 1⅛ yards white tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1⅜ yards black small floral for blocks ► ¼ yard each black hexagon and pink/black floral for blocks ► ⅞ yard pink large floral for blocks ► ¾ yard each green dot, pink small floral, green stripe, and pink hexagon for blocks ► ⅝ yard pink/white floral for border 1 ► 2 yards black large floral for border 3 ► 1 yard black stripe for binding ► Template material…

Robin Ruth Long calls it a modern Mariner’s Compass. “I’m trying to bring the block into the 21st century,” she says. Her system for Mariner’s Compasses has two paths, one based on 45-degree angles, and the other on 60-degree angles; both styles rely on strip piecing, not paper piecing. “I’ve had to convince people that my patterns are truly strip-pieced. They’ll see my quilts displayed at a show, and I’ll say, ‘This pattern is strip-pieced,’ and people will still shake their head and say,‘I don’t do paper piecing.’” The Mariner’s Compass quilts she designs are so precise, and so complex, the fact that they’re strip-pieced is that unbelievable. The system uses a standard rotary cutting ruler with the 45-degree or 60-degree markings, and then brings in her specialized ruler to…

FINISHED SIZE: 71"× 89" FINISHED BLOCKS: 63 (9") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅜ yards total of 5 assorted red prints for blocks ► 3½ yards total of 5 assorted cream prints for blocks ► 2¼ yards total of 8 assorted brown prints for blocks ► 2 yards red floral for border and binding ► 5¾ yards backing fabric ► 79" x 97" batting Fabric: Susanna’s Scraps designed by Betsy Chutchian for Moda Fabrics To learn more about this quilt and see Cheryl’s original design, visit QuiltingCompany.com/ LOQtvepisode-3413. 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 ASSORTED RED PRINTS, CUT: • 4 strips…

FINISHED SIZE: 65¾ "x 78¾ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (9¼ ") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2⅜ yards total assorted prints for blocks ► 1½ yards total assorted stripes for blocks ► 3⅜ yards green solid for setting squares, setting triangles, and binding ► 5¼ yards backing fabric ► 74" x 87" batting Fabric: Selected from the designer’s personal collection of assorted fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. = cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally FROM ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 30 sets of 2 matching squares 5½ " cut to make 30 sets of 4 matching triangles (D) • 60 sets of 2 matching squares 2¾ " (A) FROM ASSORTED STRIPES, CUT: • 30…

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. 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. 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. Working on paper side of fusible web, trace appliqué shape. Here, we’re tracing an 8½" circle template onto a square of fusible web folded into quarters. 2. You’ll want about a ½" of fusible web. Here, we’re tracing a smaller circle template, then cutting. If you’re working without a template, rough-cut ¼" on either side of traced line. 3. Following manufacturer’s instructions, fuse web to wrong side of appliqué fabric. 4. Carefully cut appliqué shape from fabric on drawn line, leaving ¼" of fusible web inside shape. Here, we’re using a circle template for accuracy. 5. After cutting appliqué shape, peel off paper backing. 6. Position appliqué in place on background fabric, and fuse shape in place. Using coordinating thread and preferred stitch, appliqué outline of shape to finish.…