Today's Quilter Issue 32

One of the joys of making a quilt is in the intricacy of the cutting and piecing. It’s so satisfying to watch a quilt top come together as the pile of fabric pieces disappears, and the design begins to emerge before our eyes. The projects in this issue will give you just that thrill, as well as leaving admirers in no doubt as to your piecing skills! This issue’s cover quilt features the iconic schoolhouse block, which never fails to impress with the 3D effect achieved with clever cutting. Bargello quilts stand out by literally making waves; test the waters with Linda Clements’ contemporary version. Our classic stepping stones design is pleasingly bold with a deep, rich colour palette, while in another project, supersized stars will showcase your most treasured…

Jane Rae REVISITING LUCY On page 98 our roving Features Editor Jane reveals the latest homage to Lucy Boston with a quilt that adds to and protects her heritage. Linda Clements BOLD BARGELLO TQ was thrilled when Linda showed us her contemporary Bargello quilt design (page 69). We can’t wait to see what you do with it! Bethan Ash INTUITIVE CHOICES Unlock creative inhibitions and discover inspiration everywhere with artist Bethan. Push quilt making boundaries on page 76.…

THE QUILT BRIMFIELD AWAKENING After discovering a solitary block in a musty bag of vintage textiles at the Brimfield Antiques show in Massachusetts last year, friends Kim Martucci and Nisha Bouri were inspired to resurrect it as an EPP pattern to share with other lovers of hand-stitching around the globe. Made from four shapes and using customisable perforated paper pieces, hundreds of beautiful varieties have already popped up on Instagram with the hashtags #BrimfieldBlock and #BrimfieldAwakening. THE SHOP MARKS AND SPENCER To keep us calm, mindful and grounded through 2018 we’re turning to natural shades and botanical designs, and M&S have stocked this seasons shelves with just what we’re looking for. Across their homewares range, from bed linen to dinnerware, you’ll find lovely garden-esque items in serene greens, duck egg…

WILLIAM MORRIS, English designer, writer and social activist, was devoted to the decorative arts. A century on and his legacy lives on and his work as a writer, poet, embroiderer, designer, calligrapher, dyer, weaver, architectural preservationist, socialist and publisher is still influential today. In this special 44-page supplement, part of issue 32 of Today’s Quilter, we celebrate the life and legacy of this extraordinary man. Starting with the William Morris timeline, we track the events of his illustrious working life through the decades. Jane Rae visits the William Morris Gallery in London and brings us some wonderful images. Morris’s daughter May was an artist in her own right and we take pleasure in showcasing her work. The new Kelmscott Collection from FreeSpirit is created from William Morris originals and we’re…

LLANGOLLEN QUILTFEST A day out in Wales Why not head over to Llangollen in North West Wales this February for a month filled with quilting? Running from 1st to 28th, this annual event takes place over two venues and will feature Showcase North West – an exhibition of wall hangings from Region 13 of The Quilters’ Guild. Don’t forget the Trading Day at The Royal International Pavilion on 11 February! See Diary Dates on p18, or visit www.quiltfest.org.uk NEW FROM TILDA LUSCIOUS LEMON TREE Take your pick from birds of paradise, vibrant florals and bold geometrics in this new range called Lemon Tree from Tilda. Choose from 20 glorious designs in peppy, zingy colours that will transport you to a magical world of balmy evenings and scented lemon trees. You’ll…

QUILTING Llangollen Quiltfest 1st-28th February, Wales Featuring Showcase North West – an exhibition of wall hangings from Region 13. This month-long event takes place over two venues. The Royal International Pavilion, Llangollen, LL20 8SW Trading day at The Pavilion 11th February Museum and Art Gallery, Parade Street, Llangollen, LL20 8PW 10:00-16:00 Contact Val 01978 852856 www.quiltfest.org.uk Meadow Quilters 12th February, Berkshire Hosting Doughty’s Reading Roadshow. Refreshments all day. Proceeds to Air Ambulance. Charvil Village Hall, Park Lane, Charvil, Reading, RG10 9TR 10:30-14:30 Admission: £1.50 Contact Maggie 01344 286752 Spring Quilt Festival Edinburgh 16th-18th February Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh Spring Quilt Festival Harrogate 23rd-25th February Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Display quilts from well-known quilters and artists. grosvenorshows.co.uk Montague Patchers’ 14th Biennial Exhibition 16th-17th February, Greater Manchester Traders, tombola, quilt raffle and…