Innholdsfortegnelse for March/April 2022 i Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

“Birds of a feather flock together.” That couldn’t be truer for quilters! We gravitate toward our love of fabrics, colors, design, making, and giving. And when we find others who share that same passion, it creates a connection that enriches us all by exposing us to new ideas, helping us grow our skills, and validating our own and others’ creativity and self-expression. Traditionally, we have flocked together in person in quilting bees and guilds. Today, we are fortunate that we can also connect with others online via social media, video classes, blogs, and more. (If you don’t know where to begin online, try QuiltingDaily.com; click on Articles under the Inspiration tab.) Regardless of how you connect with the quilting flock, take a little time to refresh and inspire yourself with…

FINISHED SIZE: 75" x 88½" FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (12”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > ¼ yard each of 9 assorted prints for blocks > ½ yard each of 4 assorted prints for blocks > 47 ⅜ yards white solid for blocks, sashes, and border > 1 ⅜ yard navy solid for cornerstones > ¾ yard red stripe for binding > :3 ⅜ yards backing fabric > 86" x 9:" batting Fabric: The Carnaby collection by Liberty Fabrics and distributed by Riley Blake Designs CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM EACH OF 9 ASSORTED PRINTS, CUT: • 1 strip 7¾"-wide, subcut: • 2 squares 7¾" (A) • 8 squares 3½" (B) FROM EACH…

FINISHED SIZE: 67" x 84" FINISHED BLOCKS: 1 (10" x 24") block, 6 (10") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 3 ⅜ yard peach solid for blocks > 1 fat quarter* medium teal print #1 for blocks and appliqué > 1 fat quarter* cream floral for blocks > 5 ⅜ yard red print for blocks, appliqué, and border 2 > 5 ⅜ yard cream print for blocks > 1 fat eighth** dark blue print #1 for blocks > 1 fat quarter* dark blue print #2 for blocks and appliqué > 1 fat quarter* dark blue floral for blocks and appliqué > 1 fat eighth** medium teal print #2 for blocks and appliqué > 1 fat eighth** aqua print for blocks and appliqué…

FINISHED SIZE: 60" x 80" FINISHED BLOCKS: 48 (10") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumed 40" width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 5¾ yards of 45"-wide double-sided fusible batting > 4–5 yards total assorted black/ gray prints for string piecing > 4–5 yards total assorted red prints for string piecing > 3⅜ yard total assorted yellow prints for string piecing > ¾ yard black dot for binding > 5¼ yards backing fabric Fabric: Selected from designer›s personal collection of assorted fabrics. Batting provided by The Warm Company CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for using fusible batting. Read String Piecing Pointers for Angela’s tips on using fusible batting foundations and more. Fabric pieces for string piecing are cut oversize and will be trimmed. Cutting instructions are…

When I first started longarm quilting many years ago, thread choices were limited. You could find different colors, but not many different types. Old school sewing advice was to match the top and bobbin thread—a one-size-fits-all approach that didn’t really work when quilt fabric, batting, and designs could all be so different. It was hard to know what was going on “down under” the quilt until it was too late, and you’d already stitched an entire row! Now there are hundreds of thread options for the top thread, from thick 12-weight thread resembling perle cotton to ultra-fine 100-weight silk that melts into the fabric, making it even more challenging to get balanced tension. Luckily, we now have more choices for bobbin thread (and even measuring devices) that make it easier…

FINISHED SIZE: 765 8" x 1016 8" FINISHED BLOCKS: 61 (96 8") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 6½ yards cream solid for blocks, patches, and sashes > 1¼ yards light mauve print for blocks > 1› ⅜ yards dark mauve print for blocks > 3 ⅜ yard pink print for blocks > ¼ yard medium mauve print for blocks > 3 ⅜ yard pink solid for cornerstones > 1¾ yards blue print for border and binding > 7 ⅜ yards backing fabric > 88" x 110" batting Fabric: Cotton Beach by Tone Finnanger for Tilda Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM CREAM SOLID, CUT: • 24 strips 1⅛ "-wide for bands A, B, and C • 8 strips…

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 zigzag 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 showing…

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…

PANASONIC CORDLESS IRON QL1000G A great iron is a crucial quilting tool! What’s to love about this one: 1500 watts; nickel-coated stainless-steel soleplate in a shape that allows for natural 360° movement; no cord hassle; a precision tip at both ends; steam vents throughout the entire soleplate; a detachable 5.4-ounce water tank; a heat-resistant carrying case with a retractable cord; 30-minute auto shut off. Available in blue or teal. amazon.com DOODLE SCHOOL Dara Tomasson and Amy Colleen Robertson coach you with a month-long series of daily free-motion quilting design prompts using photographed imagery and sketches. Prompts include technical assistance, application ideas, examples, and coaching directions. Practice on separate paper or notebook to build muscle memory and spur your creativity with dozens of unique shapes such as feathers, shells, bubbles, and…

FINISHED SIZE: 72" x 88" FINISHED BLOCKS: 49 (9" x 12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 1›⅜ yards each of teal print, purple print #1, and purple print #2 for blocks > 1 yard each multicolor print and aqua print for blocks > 1¾ yards turquoise print for blocks and binding > 2¾ yards white solid for blocks, sashes, and border > 5¾ yards backing fabric > 80" x 96" batting Fabric: Assorted prints from Spoon›ower CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM EACH TEAL PRINT, PURPLE PRINT #1, AND PURPLE PRINT #2, CUT: • 6 strips 4½"-wide, subcut: • 42 rectangles 4½" x 5" (A) • 3 strips 2"-wide, subcut: • 42 squares 2" (C)…

When Kathy McNeil saw her first appliquéd landscape quilt, she fell in love. The quilt looked like a painting and she was mesmerized. She read everything she could about appliqué and dove right in. Hand appliqué is her technique of choice. “I love the rhythm and serenity it gives me, and the ease of being able to rip it out when a new idea or inspiration carries me away.” McNeil begins her quilts with a sketch. The elements are traced and cut and the focal images created first. This method provides her the opportunity to move things around and change the story. Her inspiration comes from nature and events in her life. New Blessings heralded the arrival of her first grandchild. “A golden chick represents the child, her proud parents…

FINISHED SIZE: 32" x 32" FINISHED BLOCKS: 25 (4½") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 39 (5") charm squares of assorted prints for blocks and border 2 > 1 yard cream solid for blocks, sashes, and border 1 > 1 fat quarter* blue print for blocks and border 2 > ⅜ yard blue floral for blocks, cornerstones, and binding > Fusible web > Embroidery floss or Perle cotton > 1›⅜ yards backing fabric > 36" x 36" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" Fabric: Indigo Garden by Heather Peterson for Riley Blake Designs CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Pattern for template D/D reversed is included. Follow manufacturer’s instructions for using fusible web. Refer to Cutting Diagrams for most efficient…

FINISHED SIZE: 62" x 74" FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (9") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 2½ yards red tonal for blocks and border 2 > 21 ⅜ yards white tonal for blocks, border 4, and border 2 > 2 yards blue tonal for blocks, border 2, border 3, and binding > 4¼ yards backing fabric > 70" x 79" batting Fabric: Assorted Basics from Riley Blake Designs CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM RED TONAL, CUT: • 5 strips 5½"-wide for border 2 • 6 strips 2"-wide for bands • 1 strip 3"-wide, subcut: • 8 squares 3" (C) • 12 strips 2½"-wide, subcut: • 120 rectangles 2½" x 4" (A) • 3 strips 2"-wide, subcut: • 30 rectangles 2"…

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. 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. 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 Easy…

FINISHED SIZE: 56" x 64" FINISHED BLOCKS: 56 (8") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 45 ⅜ yards white solid for blocks > 7 ⅜ yard blue print #1 for blocks > 1› ⅜ yards blue print #2 for blocks > 1› ⅜ yards blue print #3 for blocks > 7 ⅜ yard blue print #4 for blocks > 7 ⅜ yard blue print #8 for blocks > ½ yard blue print #6 for blocks > ½ yard blue print #: for blocks > 1› ⅜ yards blue print #8 for blocks and binding > Foundation paper > 37 ⅜ yards backing fabric > 64" x :2" batting Fabric: Assorted shibori prints from Spoon›ower CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Pattern…

FINISHED SIZE: :6" x 88" FINISHED BLOCKS: 60 (42") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 21 ⅜ yards light pink solid for blocks > ¾ yard red solid for blocks > 5 ⅜ yard light gray solid for blocks > 2 yards dark pink solid for blocks and border 2 > 5 ⅜ yard medium gray solid for blocks > 23 ⅜ yards medium pink solid for blocks and border 2 > 5 ⅜ yard dark gray solid for blocks > 27 ⅜ yards black solid for blocks, border 4, border 2, and binding > :½ yards backing fabric > 84" x 96" batting Fabric: Kona Cotton Solids from Robert Kaufman Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. FROM LIGHT PINK…

designed and made by NATALIE CRABTREE quilted by STEPHANIE CRABTREE FINISHED SIZE: 88" x 88" FINISHED BLOCKS: 9 (12") blocks 24 (8" x 12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Although fabric amounts are adequate for foundation piecing, you may need more if you cut very generous patches. > 35 ⅜ yards light blue tonal for blocks, cornerstones, and border > ⅜ yard medium blue tonal for blocks > 4 yards total assorted prints for blocks (see Sew Smart™ Tip) > 1 ⅜ yards black print for blocks and binding > Foundation paper > 4 yards backing fabric > 66" x 66" batting Fabric: Frankie and Grunge both by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Patterns for foundations are…

FINISHED SIZE: 50" x 64" FINISHED BLOCKS: 12 (12") blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. > 3 ⅜ yard total assorted white prints for blocks > 3 ⅜ yard total assorted medium/ dark prints for blocks > 1½ yards aqua print for blocks and border 2 > 6 fat quarters* assorted maroon prints for blocks > ½ yard total assorted gold/ orange prints for blocks > 3 ⅜ yard green print for blocks > 7 ⅜ yard burgundy print for sashes and border 1 > ½ yard pink print for sashes and border 2 cornerstones > 1 yard teal print for border 2 and binding > 6¼ yards backing fabric > 54" x :2" batting *fat quarter = 18" x 20" Fabric:…

1. Cut number of 2½"-wide strips necessary to equal the perimeter of quilt plus 20". Join strips with diagonal seams into one continuous piece. Press seams open. 2. Press binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. 3. Begin in middle of one side of quilt. Leaving a 12" tail of binding free, match raw edges of binding strip to raw edge of quilt top. Use an even-feed or walking foot to sew through all layers with ¼" seam. 4. To miter corners, stop ¼" from corner, backstitch, and remove quilt from sewing machine. 5. Rotate quilt a quarter turn and fold binding straight up, away from the corner, forming a 450 angle fold. 6. Bring binding straight down in line with next edge, leaving top fold even with raw edge…

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 Easy TM Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…