Innholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2022 i Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting

Crystal bowls brimming with bright old-fashioned hard candies; wooden serve-ware filled with walnuts and silver nutcracker tools. Wafting aromas of spices, turkey roasting in the oven, and peanut butter cookies—holiday impressions and memories that come to mind for me. And when it comes to holiday get-togethers, we know it's true: everyone ends up in the kitchen! We asked our designers to give us their best ideas for kitchen quilts. They rose to the challenge with delightful designs such as the precut-friendly Coffee Time wall hanging by Kari Mathews, recollecting coffee and cookies shared with her grandma. Choose from three easy projects: Zesty, a bright, fresh table runner and placemats set by Rachelle Craig. Tea Time, a sweet scallop-edged appliquéd table topper by Judy Meidinger. Or Short but Sweet Stocking, by…

FINISHED SIZE: 10” × 12” stocking MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1 fat quarter* green print for stocking front and back ► 1 fat quarter* cream solid for stocking lining ► 1 fat eighth* red print for stocking cuff and hanging loop ► 18” × 21” muslin for backing (optional) ► 18” × 21” batting ► Basting spray (optional) ► 15” of decorative trim *fat quarter = 18” × 21” **fat eighth = 9” × 21” Fabric: Postcard Christmas by Robin Davis Studio for Clothworks CUTTING Measurements include ¼” seam allowances. Pattern for stocking (A) is included. Refer to pattern instructions to cut stocking and lining pieces. FROM RED PRINT, CUT: • 1 rectangle 6” × 13½” (C) • 1 rectangle…

EASY PRECUT FRIENDLY! FINISHED SIZE: 20” × 20” MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ¾ yard cream dot for background ► 1 fat eighth* taupe floral for appliqué ► 1 fat eighth* aqua tonal for appliqué ► 1 fat eighth* aqua floral for appliqué ► 1 fat eighth* rose tonal for appliqué ► 1 fat eighth* rose dot for appliqué ► 1 fat eighth* peach floral #1 for appliqué ► Scraps peach dot, peach floral #2, white floral, and gray floral for appliqué ► 1 fat quarter** aqua print for bias binding ► Fusible web ► Template material ► 12 (¼”) flower buttons ► ¾ yard backing fabric ► 24” × 24” batting *fat eighth = 9” × 20” **fat quarter = 18”…

EASY FINISHED SIZE: 14” × 53” runner 14” × 17” mats FINISHED BLOCKS: 8(12”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable 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. ► ½ yard each pink tonal, light orange tonal, light yellow tonal, and light green tonal for blocks ► ¾ yard each red tonal, dark yellow tonal, and dark green tonal for blocks and binding for 3 placemats ► 1½ yards white tonal for blocks, sashing, and borders ► ⅞ yard dark orange tonal for blocks and binding for runner and 1 placemat ► Foundation paper ► 2¼ yards backing fabric ► 1 rectangle 18” × 61” batting for runner ► 4 rectangles 18”…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZE: 60½” × 87” FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (7½ × 15”) blocks Part 2 of 3 FOR BLOCK S Instructions are for 4 block S's. CUTTING Measurements include ¼” seam allowance Patterns for foundations are included. Cut foundation patches at least 1” larger than the corresponding foundation area. FROM ASSORTED GRAY SOLIDS, CUT: • 8 rectangles 1½” × 2” (B) for chimneys • Foundation patches for roofs FROM CREAM SOLID, CUT: • 2 strips 2”-wide, subcut: • 4 rectangles 2” × 8” (G) • 8 rectangles 2” × 3” (C) • 4 rectangles 1½” × 2” (B) • Foundation patches FROM EACH OF 4 ASSORTED COLOR SOLIDS FOR HOUSES, CUT: • 1 rectangle 5” × 8” (D) • 1 rectangle 2½” × 3” (E) • 2 rectangles 2” ×…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZE: 53” × 53” FINISHED BLOCKS: 16 (12”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable 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. ► 2 yards navy tonal for blocks and border ► ⅝ yard chartreuse tonal for blocks ► 2 yards white tonal for blocks ► 1⅛ yards aqua tonal for blocks ► ⅝ yard aqua dot for binding ► Foundation paper ► Template plastic ► 3¾ yards backing ► 61” × 61” batting Fabric: Grunge by BasicGrey, Thatched by Robin Pickens, and Beyond Bella by Annie Brady, all for Moda Fabrics Batting provided by the Warm Company CUTTING Measurements include ¼” seam allowances. Patterns for the foundation section and…

BIRDS IN TOYLAND Becky Goldsmith with Linda Jenkins has designed a treasure of a quilt that mixes their signature whimsical appliqué with patchwork blocks. Festive birds appear in colorful holiday-themed 8- or 10-inch blocks on either light or dark backgrounds. Expert tips and thorough instructions for traditional cotton or wool appliqué make this book a great resource, all contributing to an heirloom holiday quilt. ctpub.com FAULTLESS IRON CLEANER It may not be pretty or glamorous, but quilting-iron gunk from fusibles and such happens! In comes Faultless Iron Cleaner to safely remove that residue build-up. It is non-flammable, non-toxic, and works with the heat of your iron. (Great for curling irons, too!) faultless.com ACCUQUILT SMALL BOWL COZY DIE AccuQuilt's new Small Bowl Cozy die cuts perfect ready-to-sew shapes from fabric scraps,…

EASY FINISHED SIZE: 50” × 65” FINISHED BLOCKS: 12(12”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ½ yard white solid for blocks ► 1¾ yards blue solid for blocks and binding ► 2¼ yards gray solid for blocks, sashing, and border ► ¾ yard aqua solid for blocks ► ⅛ yard yellow solid for blocks ► 3¼ yards backing fabric ► 54” × 73” batting Fabric: Kona Cotton Solids from Robert Kaufman Fabrics CUTTING Measurements include ¼” seam allowances. FROM WHITE SOLID, CUT: • 2 strips 6¼”-wide, subcut: • 12 squares 6¼” (A) FROM BLUE SOLID, CUT: • 7 strips 2½”-wide for binding • 5 strips 3⅜”-wide, subcut: • 48 squares 3⅜” (B) • 5 squares 3” (D) • 7 strips 3”-wide,…

INTERMEDIATE PRECUT FRIENDLY! FINISHED SIZE: 30” × 39” FINISHED BLOCKS: 6(9”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1 fat eighth* coral solid for blocks ► ¼ yard aqua print for blocks ► 1 fat eighth* red solid for blocks ► 1 fat quarter** brown text print for blocks ► ½ yard cream tonal for blocks and border 2 ► 1 fat quarter** gold print for blocks ► 1 fat quarter** aqua solid for blocks ► 1 fat eighth* green dot for blocks ► scrap pink dot for blocks ► scrap red print for blocks ► scrap medium brown tonal for blocks ► scrap medium brown print for blocks ► scrap tan tonal for blocks ► 1 fat quarter** cream print for blocks…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZE: 60” × 74” FINISHED BLOCKS: 12 (12”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► 1¾ yards cream dot for blocks and sashes ► 1⅛ yards of 108” WOF purple ombre print for blocks, sashes, border 1, and border 2 ► ⅞ yard red ombre print for blocks, sashes, and border 1 ► ⅞ yard blue ombre print for blocks, sashes, and border 1 ► ⅞ yard magenta ombre print for blocks, sashes, and border 1 ► ⅞ yard teal ombre print for blocks, sashes, and border 1 ► 1⅜ yards coral ombre print for blocks, sashes, border 1, and binding ► 4⅛ yards backing fabric ► 68” × 82” batting Fabric: Ombre Confetti by Vanessa Christenson of V and…

Enjoy a leisurely stroll through Joanie Holton's Dwellings, a series quilt presented in three parts. This striking quilt has a fun variety of house blocks, all made from a colorful array of solids. To simplify the design, we use assorted solid grays for all roofs and chimneys, and assorted color solids for the houses, windows, and doors. For your neighborhood, feel free to change it up and drop in other colors for the roofs, or use gray for some windows and doors, as Joanie did. Part One in Love of Quilting's September/October 2022 issue included fabric requirements and instructions for house blocks M-R. We continue building our neighborhood in Part Two with cutting and instructions for house blocks S-W. In our January/February 2023 issue, the series wraps up with cutting…

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 45° 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. TIP: The equation to determine the length you need is: [(height of quilt + width of quilt) × 2] + 10. Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter, Havel's 6” × 24” Fabric Ruler, Havel's 8” Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio…

MOTHER KNOWS BEST This is a sewing hint I learned from my mother years ago: Use a large sewing needle for guiding fabric under a fine presser foot or for helping thick seams lay correctly as you sew. They are super inexpensive and are packaged in bulk. You can always find one quickly when you need it. Linda Larsen Redmond, OR POLISHED STORAGE Here is a good way to take care of your bobbins and keep the thread inside. Use the foam toe separators used for pedicures to store your bobbins. Mary Brown Minster, OH Loretta Pair Bloomfield, CT EXTRA THOUGHTFUL While shopping for a baby shower gift, I had an idea to make a Christmas stocking with the year of the baby's first Christmas. Seemed like a fun add-on to the other…

INTERMEDIATE FINISHED SIZE: 37½” × 48½” FINISHED BLOCKS: 30 (6”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable 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. ► 1 fat quarter* pale aqua print for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* blue print #1 for blocks ► ½ yard teal tonal for blocks ► ½ yard red print #1 for blocks ► 1 fat eighth** white print #1 for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* pink print #1 for blocks ► 1 fat quarter* white print #2 for blocks ► ⅝ yard total 3 assorted medium green prints for blocks ► 1 fat eighth** pink print #2 for blocks ► ½ yard pale green print for blocks…

TRUNK SHOW Lessons from a Lifetime of Quilting TRUNK SHOW with WENDY WILLIAMS Wendy Williams discovered quilting after years in the fashion industry as a designer and teacher. She also learned that quilting was the perfect avenue for her love of design. She started her quilting adventures by sewing other people's quilt designs, but it wasn't long before she started creating her own. Her love of embroidery, appliqué, and wool appliqué led her to explore the possibilities of combining these techniques with basic patchwork and piecing. Williams loves scrappy quilts and has made many over the years. “These work well for me as I can try many different techniques and learn what will work and what won't. The challenge is to make them work together to make one beautiful quilt.”…

QUILTING THE QUILT National Director of Education for APQS Contact: dawn@apqs.com When it comes to loading a quilt on a longarm, having a flat back not only makes quilting easier but also prevents the ripples of pain you feel when you roll the quilt ahead and discover that you've accidentally stitched a pleat into the backing and you've now got to rip out 30,000 stitches! In a perfect longarm world, every quilter would use wide backing fabric with no seams that must be managed and massaged on the longarm frame. But alas, that utopia exists only in our imaginations. It's far more likely that quilt backs will have anywhere from one to a dozen or more seams—instead of Shangri-La, we deal with the “quilt back from Hades.” To understand why…

EASY FINISHED SIZE: 64” × 80” FINISHED BLOCKS: 12 (12”) blocks MATERIALS Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. ► ⅞ yard medium blue batik for blocks ► 1¾ yards white batik for blocks and border 1 ► 1 yard dark red batik for appliqué, blocks, and sashes ► 1⅜ yards medium red batik appliqué and border 2 ► 1 fat eighth* black batik for appliqué ► 1¼ yards dark blue batik for blocks, sashes, and binding ► 1⅝ yards light blue batik for sashes ► Fusible web ► Template material (optional) ► Appliqué pressing sheet ► 5¼ yards backing fabric ► 72” × 88” batting *fat eighth = 9” × 20” Fabric: Assorted Lava Solids from Anthology Batiks CUTTING Measurements include ¼” seam allowances.…