Innholdsfortegnelse for July/August 2020 i Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

As we wrap up this issue of Love of Quilting, our nation and the world face uncertain and challenging times.Widespread lockdown measures mean we are spending much more time in our homes and much less time in physical contact with others. The good news: Immersing ourselves in creative outlets—like quilting—can help us escape feelings of isolation. Quilting stimulates our brain but can also be rewarding and relaxing. We encourage you to jump into a new project—perhaps one of the fabulous designs inspired by 1930s-era quilts from this issue. Finish the UFO that’s been sitting on the shelf for ages. Make a quilt for charity. Take a stab at a new quilting technique. When you’re ready to take a break from your sewing machine, find inspiration at QuiltingDaily.com or on our…

FINISHED SIZE: 66½ " x 74" FINISHED BLOCKS: 72 (6") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 3¼ yards total assorted bright prints for blocks ► 4¾ yards white print for blocks, sashes, and border ► ¾ yard navy print for blocks and cornerstones ► ¾ yard navy check for binding ► Template material ► Basting spray ► 4½ yards backing fabric ► 75" x 82" batting Fabric: Fandangle, Abstract Garden, Geo Pop, and Modern Marks all by Christa Watson for Benartex Batting: Fairfield 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. FROM ASSORTED BRIGHT PRINTS, CUT: • 288 B FROM…

FINISHED SIZE: 76" x 86" FINISHED BLOCKS: 56 (10") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 5⅜ yards total assorted prints for blocks ► 5 yards* white solid for blocks, border, and binding ► ⅝ yard navy dot for faux piping on binding ► Template material ► 7½ yards backing fabric ► 84" x 94" batting *5¼ yards if not making the faux piping Fabric: Selected from original designer’s personal collection of assorted fabrics. Batting: Hobbs Tuscany Bleached 100% Cotton and Tuscany Wool 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. FROM ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 112 squares 2¾ " (A)…

FINISHED SIZE: 56" x 68" FINISHED BLOCKS: 20 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 3 yards white solid for blocks and pieced border ► ⅜ yard dark red solid for blocks ► ⅞ yard medium red solid for blocks and pieced border ► 1½ yards medium blue solid for blocks, pieced border, and binding ► ¾ yard dark blue solid for blocks and pieced border ► 1⅛ yards navy solid for blocks and pieced border ► ½ yard light blue solid for blocks ► Foundation paper ► 3⅞ yards backing fabric ► 64" x 76" batting Fabric: Painter‘s Palette from Paintbrush Studio Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns for foundations are included. Fabric pieces for foundation piecing are…

FINISHED SIZE: 79½ " x 79½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 64 (8") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1¼ yards each white print and blue print #1 for blocks ► 4⅛ total yards assorted prints for blocks and pieced border 2 ► 1⅜ yards pink print #1 for border 1 and binding ► 1 fat eighth* pink print #2 for pieced border 2 ► 1 yard blue print #2 for border 3 ► 7⅞ yards backing fabric ► 88" x 88" batting *fat eighth = 9" x 20" Fabric: Darlene‘s Favorites by Darlene Zimmerman for 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…

FINISHED SIZE: 76" x 76" FINISHED BLOCK: 1 (45⅛" x 45⅛") block MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ⅞ yard orange print for bands ► 2¾ yards white tone-on-tone for block and bands ► 1¼ yards blue print for block and bands ► 1 yard yellow print for block and bands ► 1⅜ yards green print for block, bands, and border 1 ► 1⅜ yards teal print for bands and binding ► 1⅞ yards magenta print for block, bands, and border 2 ► Basting spray ► 7½ yards backing fabric ► 84" x 84" batting Fabric: Spectrastatic, Quantum, and Redux, all by Giucy Giuce for Andover Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips are exact length needed. You may want…

FINISHED SIZE: 68" x 72" FINISHED BLOCKS: 136 (4"x 9") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 3⅜ yards black solid for blocks and binding ► 34 (10") squares assorted batiks in reds, oranges, golds and purples for blocks ► 4⅝ yards backing fabric ► 76" x 80" batting Fabric: Whispering Feathers by Kathy Engle for Island Batik Batting: Hobbs Tuscany Wool CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM BLACK SOLID, CUT: • 9 strips 10"-wide, subcut: • 68 rectangles 10" x 5" (A) • 8 strips 2½ "-wide for binding FROM EACH ASSORTED BATIK 10" SQUARE, CUT: • 2 rectangles 5" x 10" (A) Note: 1 of these 2 rectangles will be used for block Y and…

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. TIP: When joining, offset strips so seams won’t hit at the same place. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and…

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. TIP If combining units 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. TIP: This method works for any size Flying Geese unit. Cut the small squares ⅞" larger than the finished height and the large square 1¼" larger than the finished…

1. Trace appliqué template onto heat-resistant template plastic. Cut template out and smooth any bumps with an emery board. 2. Trace appliqué shape onto wrong side of fabric using template. Cut fabric ¼" outside drawn line. Clip curves and points as needed. 3. With template on wrong side of fabric, apply starch to seam allowance and press toward back of template. 4. Continue starching and pressing until all necessary edges are turned under. Remove template. 5. Place appliqué shapes onto background fabric, layering as needed. Baste using pins or fabric glue. 6. Stitch appliqué to background using blindstitch. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel’s 5½" Embroidery Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Turned-Edge-Applique…

FINISHED SIZE: 36" x 36" FINISHED BLOCKS: 4 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1 yard white print for blocks, pieced border 1, and pieced border 2 ► 1 fat quarter* each red print #1, teal print #1, blue print #1, and yellow print #1 for blocks ► 1 fat eighth** each yellow print #2, lime print #1, blue print #2, red print #2, and teal tone-on-tone #1 for blocks ► 1 fat eighth** each lime print #2, teal print #2, peach print, and yellow print #3, for pieced border 2 ► ½ yard teal tone-on-tone #2 for binding ► 1¼ yards backing fabric ► 40" x 40" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" **fat eighth = 9" x…

FINISHED SIZE: 84" x 84" FINISHED BLOCKS: 9 (24") blocks CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns for templates are included. Refer to Cutting Diagram for efficient cutting of A and B patches. FROM BLACK/WHITE PRINT #1, CUT: • 10 strips 7"-wide, subcut: • 40 A • 40 B FROM EACH OF 4 COLOR SOLIDS, CUT: • 2 strips 7"-wide, subcut: • 8 A • 8 B • 2 squares 6½ " (C) FROM 1 COLOR SOLID, CUT: • 2 strips 7"-wide, subcut: • 8 A • 8 B MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 2¼ yards black/white print #1 for blocks ► ½ yard each of 9 assorted color solids for blocks and pieced border ► 1¾…

Renowned quilt author and teacher Pepper Cory remembers the first quilt top she ever purchased, and she remembers the first quilt she ever made on her own a few years later. Both were Drunkard’s Path quilts. In the early 1970s, during her final year of college at Michigan State University, Cory attended an auction near Lansing, Michigan. When an unfinished pink-white-and-black quilt top was held up, Cory recognized the Drunkard’s Path pattern she had recently become familiar with thanks to the classic book, 101 Patchwork Patterns by Ruby McKim. “I thought as I looked at all the curves,‘I will never make that—I’ll have to buy it,’” she says. She bid on it and took it home for a song. She soon joined a church quilting group made up mostly of…

When my kids were young, I planned our summer vacations around quilt shops I wanted to visit along the way. For me, the final destination wasn’t nearly as exciting as the hunt for new fabric, gadgets, and gizmos that I hadn’t seen at my local quilt shop. My husband was always a trooper, letting me leisurely browse while he patiently entertained the kids in the car for what must have felt like hours. As they got older and they wised up to Mom’s ulterior motives, they packed “chapter books” to pass the time when we stopped for a shop. A “good” quilt shop stop lasted a chapter; a “great” quilt shop was a three-chapter page turner! Even though I can now browse around the world in my house robe 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. 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. TIP: Patience is a virtue. Take your time when piecing curves…

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…

CUSHY COMFORT My church group of ladies uses up fabric scraps by making numerous sizes and types of pillows for breast cancer patients. We pull apart scrap batting for the filling. Small rectangular pillows are perfect under seat belts. Martha Walker Siloam Springs, AR ON A TIGHT LEASH Ever leave your scissors behind? I take about 40" of ribbon, double it, then tie it to my scissors. Knot the ribbon ends and add a safety pin. When you go to a class or travel, pin the ribbon to your shirt hem, and you will never lose them again! JoAnn Mills Fairbanks, AK NO SPOOLIN’ When hand sewing, I use empty prescription bottles to hold my thread. I use a needle to pull the thread through a small hole punched through…

In this pattern, we provide instructions for piecing the quilt by joining units into sections, and sections into blocks. On episode 3510, guest Carmen Geddes constructed the quilt using a grid foundation. It's an interesting method, and allows you to build complex designs easily. Carmen provided instruction on making your own grid using lightweight fusible interfacing, or you can purchase pre-made grids from Carmen through TenSisters.com. Whether using a foundation grid or relying on traditional piecing, enjoy playing with your patchwork!…

Ninety years ago, quilts were hot when quiltmaker Rose Kretsinger wrote of “a universal enthusiasm for quilting.” New dyes introduced about 1930 generated colorfast cottons never before available. Quilters eagerly created a new look with the new palette. Pastels in prints and solids were fresh and fashionable. White was the design principle unifying scrappy compositions. Enough plain white could tame the wildest color combinations. Pattern design exploded with innovative ideas in newspapers, magazines, and through the mail. Quilters filled scrapbooks with enough ideas to last into the next century (which they have!). Pattern fads included the hexagon mosaics they called Grandmother’s Flower Garden, Fans, Dresden Plates, and Wedding Rings. The magazine cover captures it all: Binding an innovative Double Wedding Ring with scalloped edges and pink bias strips. Now: We…

SKILL LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZE: 62” x 77” FINISHED BLOCK IN PART FIVE: 1 (20”) block CUTTING FOR SUBSEQUENT PARTS From fabrics reserved in parts one–four, save the following amounts of these designated fabrics for use in part six. Remaining amounts of these fabrics are used to make blocks and border in part five. ► 1 yard purple swirl ► ¾ yard navy swirl BLOCK 7 CUTTING Patterns for foundations are included. Fabric pieces for foundation piecing are cut oversize. Foundation paper is needed to complete foundation sections. FROM LIGHT BLUE SWIRL, CUT: • 1 strip 3⅛"-wide, subcut: • 2 squares 3⅛" (A) FROM PURPLE SWIRL, CUT: • 2 squares 3⅛" (A) • Foundation patches FROM NAVY WING PRINT, CUT: • 1 strip 2¾"-wide, subcut: • 2 rectangles 2¾" x…

FINISHED SIZE: 91½ " x 91½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 1 (24") block, 4 (16") blocks, 12 (12") blocks, 8 (8") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅝ yards cream medium floral for blocks and border 1 ► ⅜ yard cream print for blocks ► 3 yards cream tone-on-tone for blocks and setting triangles ► 3⅜ yards blue large floral for blocks and border 3 ► 1⅜ yards blue medium floral for blocks and sashes ► 1¾ yards blue tone-on-tone for blocks, border 2, and binding ► ¾ yard tan print for blocks ► 8⅞ yards backing fabric ► 100" x 100" batting Fabric: London Blues by Wing and a Prayer Design for Timeless Treasures CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. We…

FINISHED SIZE: 55¼ " x 55¼ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 13 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 42" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1⅝ yards white tone-on-tone for blocks ► 1⅛ yards dark turquoise print for blocks, cornerstones, and binding ► ½ yard each dark pink print and gold print for blocks ► ¼ yard each medium turquoise print, dark floral, light pink tone-on-tone, and green print for blocks ► 1⅜ yards light floral for blocks and setting triangles ► ⅝ yard aqua print for sashes ► Template material ► 3⅞ yards backing fabric ► 64" x 64" batting Fabric: Brightly Blooming by Laura Muir of Create Joy Project for Moda Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns for templates are included. = cut in half…

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. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square unit. Cut squares twice the finished size of triangle-squares plus 1¾". 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…

1. To cut same-sized segments from strip-pieced bands, create bands as instructed. Stack bands so seams are offset, in as many layers as desired. 2. To clean up edge, align horizontal lines on ruler along seam within top band. Uneven edge should extend beyond ruler. 3. Cut through all layers. A larger rotary cutter is helpful for cutting many layers. 4. Rotate bands to cut comfortably, and cut indicated number of segments at desired width. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 60mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel's 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Gulls Just Want to Have Fun collection, Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, all for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/ Sew-Easy-Cutting-Segments-From-Multiple-Bands…

1. With right sides together, align corner edges of square and first unit as shown. Sew from center of square to left edge, creating a partial seam. 2. Working clockwise, join second unit, sewing entire length of seam. Press away from square. 3. In same manner, join third unit. 4. To join fourth unit, fold block over to align edges of fourth unit with square and first unit, pinning in place. 5. Finish by sewing from partial seam to outside edge of block. 6. Press seam allowance away from center square to complete block. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat. Fabrics from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew EasyTM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Partial-Seams…

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…