Innholdsfortegnelse for 71 i Today's Quilter

And just like that, here’s the first issue of 2021! After the year we all had in 2020, plus the wonderful but often slightly crazy time that is Christmas; with food, family and general festivities, we thought we’d fill this issue with some serene sewing projects to ease us all into the new year. And nothing calms me more than being beside the ocean. So, I fell in love with Diane Morrison’s Foundation Paper Pieced coastal scene the minute the idea was shown to me. Displayed in a hoop in the magazine, it would look equally as striking mounted in a frame in your home. Carolyn Forster’s Lover’s Promise quilt, in soft shades of blue and cream, is another great project to take your time over and enjoy the process…

Appliqué is one of those wonderful techniques in quilting, where you can add interest, texture or just fun to any design by adding shapes here and there, or really anywhere. It’s also a wonderfully mindful activity that whiles away the time! This collection, covering 12 themes, which include occasions, craft, seaside, botanicals and plenty more, means you can create fabulous scenes or add a shape or two to individual blocks, with spectacular results. Also included is a section on the different types of appliqué techniques you can use incase you want to brush up on your skills. Plus, there’s a handy section on how you can resize the shapes, This will make it easy for you to pick and choose which shapes you want, and how big or small you…

Lynne Goldsworthy from Lily’s Quilts is a modern British quilter. She has been sewing since she was a young child and, on a business trip to America, she fell in love with American quilts and tried her hand at the craft. Then life and family happened and she didn’t pick up another quilt for a few years, until she discovered Flickr, blogs and online shopping. She immediately ordered some pre-cuts, started her own blog and has never looked back. www.lilysquilts.blogspot.co.uk lilysquilts @lilysquilts…

“This quilt is based on an old and tattered quilt that I own. It is an unusual pattern, and the closest designs I can find to it in books name it Lover’s Chain or Lover’s Links. I loved the design of my old quilt and was keen to make one myself. I had not intended it being a hand-pieced quilt but, as it turned out, it was the only way I could make it work. “Apart from the curves, all of the other stitching is set in seams. It looked to be a daunting task, but I set about it stage by stage in small manageable units, after all, one bite at a time and you can eat an elephant! This would be a lovely quilt to hand quilt, and…

Sarah has been quilt-making for over 30 years. After many years of making traditional quilts, she is now known for her minimalist modern designs, mostly constructed from linen fabrics. She has had quilts accepted into several of the Modern Quilt Guild’s annual juried competition QuiltCon, with an unprecedented five quilts accepted in 2019. Also in 2019, her quilt Reflections (see page 45, top left) was acquired by The Quilters’ Guild Museum Collection, one of the first modern pieces to enter their Collection. You can follow Sarah’s quilting and paper collage work on Instagram. @quiltscornerstone @cornerstonecollages…

■ If you find you have some bulky seams, press the seam so that it is warm, then place a heavy object on it to set the seam as it cools. ■ Diane prefers to rip the paper off a section just before sewing sections together as she finds it easier to press the seams with the paper removed. ■ If you are having trouble lining up the sections, try this: Take the sections you are joining and place them with right sides together. Arrange the sections so that the two places where the edges of the sections meet are ¼in from the fabric edges, as circled in Fig 7. Sew the sections together with a ¼in seam allowance and you should find that your sections line up perfectly! ■…

In the past, quilts were often sewn using one-patch blocks to create tessellating patterns. These repeating designs are also a good way to use up spare fabrics “Tessellation is used in our work more often than we realise and in this month’s guide we focus on some easy shapes to create these interlocking patterns.” – Lin Clements WHAT IS A TESSELLATION? Tessellating patterns are all around us – in tiles, carpets, wallpaper and fabrics, to name but a few examples. A tessellation is a repeating shape that fits together perfectly, filling a surface with no gaps or overlaps. The interlocking pattern is often made up of identical positive and negative shapes. The individual shape, whatever it may be, is often called a ‘tile’. In fact, the word tessellation comes from…

Hyacinth block You will need ■ Fabric A (background fabric 1) – 5in x 20in ■ Fabric B (blue) – 5in x 15in ■ Fabric C (purple/dark pink) – 2½in x WOF ■ Fabric D (pink) – 5in x 15in Finished size ■ 12in square Notes ■ ‘You will need’ is for one block, make two (2) for the quilt using the main block, variation block, or one of each. ■ HST = Half-square Triangle This month, we will be making another variation of a 12in Star block. This block has an Evening Star in the centre, surrounded by Flying Geese units. Cutting out 1 From Fabric A (background), cut two (2) 5in squares and eight (8) 2½in squares. 2 From Fabric B (blue), cut two (2) 5in squares. 3…

This piece was created around the start of the 20th century when hexagon mosaic patchwork was a popular style. The patchwork was often made using rich and fashionable velvets and silks as showcase parlour items, or constructed from more practical printed cottons, which used up scraps left over from day dresses and blouses. But this hexagon piece is a little different… The richly coloured velvets are thick, upholstery-grade fabrics with a high pile. Some of them have been embossed with a heated metal roller stamping a floral design on the surface, and in-between the rows of velvet are hexagons of carpet. Despite the thick fabrics (which must have been difficult to sew), the hexagons have maintained their shape. This attests to the skills of the maker, who must have had…

Being able to enlarge or reduce templates yourself is very useful. It means that you can use templates from different sources together, or give a single template many uses. For example, you might use a motif as an appliqué template and then resize it and use it again as a quilting or embroidery template in the same project. When reducing or enlarging a template, a percentage is used to describe the amount by which the shape has been changed – a number under 100 means it has been reduced; a number over 100 means it has been enlarged. Three easy percentages are: ■ 75% (three-quarters of the original size) ■ 50% (half the original size) ■ 200% (double the original size). How to change a template’s size There are two…

Diane Morrison FABULOUS FPP New to the TQ designer family, Diane has created a piece (page 47) inspired by trips to the west of Scotland and the Isle of Harris. Sarah Ashford NEW COLUMN Taking up residence on the pages of our mag, Sarah introduces herself on page 31 and tells us what to expect in the coming months. Carolyn Forster SEWN BY HAND Master curves and set in seams in Carolyn’s design, based on a tattered quilt she owns. Turn to page 34 to find out more!…

Carolyn Forster has been sewing, making patchwork and quilting for well over 20 years, and teaching for many of those years. You can find her quilts in a range of books published by Landauer Publishing (USA), and Search Press (UK). She blogs at www.carolynforster.co.uk or you can follow her stitching inspiration on Instagram. To get in touch with Carolyn about her classes and talks, you can email her at: carolynforster@hotmail.co.uk www.carolynforster.co.uk Carolyn Forster Quiltingonthego…

You will need ■ Scraps of fabric in differing shades of green, blue, grey and sand ■ One (1) scrap of white fabric ■ One small scrap of red or other contrasting fabric ■ Templates (see Templates section) ■ Embroidery hoop – 9in (optional) Finished size ■ Approximately 10in square. Preparing the templates 1 Cut out the paper templates along the dashed outer edges. You will have six (6) sections labelled A-F. 2 Lay out your templates as shown in Fig 1, but don’t join them yet. This is the mirror image of the finished block. Choosing fabrics 3 You can use Fig 1 and the list below to help you plan your colour scheme. To give the sea depth, Diane suggests choosing five (5) blue fabrics ranging in shade…

Diane Morrison, who live in Roslin, Scotland, has been sewing quilts for the last eight years and found her passion for foundation paper piecing in 2017. Since then she has been designing and publishing patterns as Etive & Co. You can find her range of beautiful FPP patterns through her website and follow her on Instagram where she shares her work and projects. Diane also has her own Youtube channel where she shares tutorials to help you hone your FPP skills! www. paperpiecing.co.uk @etive_and_co…

Help! I’ve tried one-patch blocks and now I’d like to try layouts that are a bit more complicated. How do you get started using symmetry? Try this… Tessellation and symmetry go hand in hand. Symmetry is a system of repeating parts of a design and turning, moving and/or mirroring these parts in such a way that they create a pattern. Rotational and mirror symmetries are a good place to start as they can be used to create varied designs. The Jigsaw block described opposite on page 68 can have different layouts achieved by symmetrical ‘motions’ of the block. Fig 15 shows the block used in four different ways. Fig 15A shows the block repeated in a 4x4 layout, all in the same plane. Fig 15B shows alternate blocks rotated 90-degrees.…

VARIATION BLOCK Karen has made this variation block with different fabric placement, which draws the eye to different elements of the pattern. Instead of purple, she has also used a second shade of pink. In the main block, the blue print has the most contrast, so the corner triangles are what draw the eye. In the variation, the dark pink is dominant, highlighting the ‘arrows’ pointing to the middle. We love how one block can create two different designs.…

This anthology of appliqué templates was compiled by our talented Deputy Editor, Laura, and Designer, Tina Prior, and we think it’s just fantastic. With 12 themes, covering occasions, nature, craft (possibly our favourite) and so much more, we are sure you’ll find the perfect template for whatever project you are making. And with our handy guide to resizing, you can go as big or small as you want, making them adaptable to your needs. The shapes are also great for embroidery, so if you want to add a special touch to any of your quilts, why not trace a design, get out some thread and add a pop of interest? So get comfy, open up the pages and find a template that is perfect for you! Enjoy! Todaysquilter Todaysquilter Todaysquilter…

THE BOOK SCRAP SCHOOL Following the popular Sisterhood of Scraps, author and designer, Lissa Alexander, has gathered more talented designer friends to share a dozen scraptastic quilt designs, like the Ombre Butterscotch Baskets design shown here. Find tips and tricks for colour selection, what fabrics to mix, plus, what makes a scrap quilt sing to help you make the most of your fabric stash! And, if you use up your scraps, you have more room to buy new fabrics, bonus! THE PROJECT ENCHANTED PAPER DOLLS Owner of easypatchwork, Karen Ackva, has created Enchanted Paper Dolls, a 64-page pattern book with full-size Foundation Paper Patterns (FPP) to make 12 unique 12in angels, fairies and princesses. You can mix and match all colour-coded segments of the figures to create your own individual…

MAGNET MAGIC Grabbit Magnetic Pincushion, Lavender The last thing you want to be worrying about while becoming entranced in your quilting process is wandering pins that you have to chase across the table before they get lost behind your sewing station. That’s why we think you’ll love this lovely, lavender magnetic pincushion where your pins will stay put. Even when you do find yourself accidentally brushing a pin off your surface, you can simply turn it upside down and wave it close to the floor to pick up that pesky stray (minus the hoovering and crouching down!) £13.50 www.sewandquilt.co.uk PERFECT PRINTS GARDEN INSPIRATIONS From designer, Jane Alison, comes the stunning Garden Inspirations collection for Henry Glass fabrics, featuring gorgeous pastel florals that will have you longing to be outside among…

“The fabrics I used in this quilt are the luxurious Cashmere by Sanderson for FreeSpirit Fabrics. Sanderson has been designing fabrics, mainly for home decor use, since the 1930s. Known for their use of large floral designs, they have been used for sofas, cushions and curtains in our houses for years and years. This line has mainly large-scale prints, so a large-scale design enables those motifs to be shown to their best without being cut up too small, and this pattern would work well with any large-scale prints. Three different diamonds are alternated throughout the quilt and the prints scattered across the quilt to keep the eye moving around the design.”…

Calm hues and a minimalist aesthetic imbue Sarah Hibbert’s quilts with a sense of elegance and serenity. Sarah says, “Many of my designs have their roots in long-established patterns, but I hope my fabric selections, simple compositions and unexpected quirks give my quilts a fresh slant on old traditions.” Sarah has huge appreciation for heritage quilts, with a soft spot for those made by the Amish. Once regarded as folk art, these striking American quilts are now widely considered to be fine examples of abstract art. Indeed, art and design have long fascinated Sarah. “My father was a graphic designer and he was also passionate about art. When I was a child, he often took me to galleries and exhibitions. It opened my eyes to the wealth of visual creativity,…

“This pattern was inspired by my trips to the West of Scotland, the Isle of Harris in particular. On Harris, you can turn a corner to find pockets of sandy beaches with turquoise seas reminiscent of tropical paradises. The only giveaway that you are in temperate Scotland is the changeable weather, which only adds to the charm of the island. I had to include a croft house in the landscape as they are such a recognisable and characterful feature of the Hebrides, with their squat shape and a thatched roof sitting low like a heavy fringe. Although, for me, this pattern represents the Hebrides, you can change the colours of the sea, hills and beach to create a scene reminiscent of your favourite coastline.”…

You will need ■ Fabric 1 (Bonnie red) – ½yd ■ Fabric 2 (Nancy red) – ½yd ■ Fabric 3 (Billy Jo red) – ½yd ■ Fabric 4 (Shirly teal) – ⅜yd ■ Fabric 5 (Shirly dove white) – ⅜yd ■ Fabric 6 (Medium Dots, red) – ⅜yd ■ Fabric 7 (Shirly red) – ⅜yd ■ Fabric 8 (Nancy teal) – ⅜yd ■ Fabric 9 (Pen Stripe light blue) – ⅛yd ■ Fabric 10 (Tiny Star light blue) – ¼yd ■ Fabric 11 (Crisscross light blue) – ⅜yd ■ Fabric 12 (Paint Dots light blue) – ¼yd ■ Fabric 13 (Tiny Dots light blue) – ¼yd Fabric14DottieDots light blue) – ⅛yd Fabric 15 (Solid sky teal) – 3⅜yds Backing fabric – 3½yds Batting – 60in x 82in Binding fabric…

LOVER'S PROMISE HAND-PIECING TEMPLATES ACTUAL SIZE Includes seam allowances. Thank you for making this project from Today’s Quilter. The copyright for these templates belongs to the designer of the project. They work hard to create projects for you to enjoy, so please don’t re-sell or distribute without permission. Please do not make any part of the templates or instructions available to others through your website or a third party website, or copy it multiple times without permission. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal.We appreciate your help. CALM WATERS FPP TEMPLATES ACTUAL SIZE Includes seam allowances. CALM WATERS FPP TEMPLATES ACTUAL SIZE Includes seam allowances. CASHMERE DIAMONDS BLOCK TEMPLATES ACTUAL SIZE Includes seam allowances. CASHMERE DIAMONDS BLOCK TEMPLATES ACTUAL SIZE Includes seam allowances. BLOCK OF THE MONTH…

Here are all the types of fabrics, threads, tools and needles you’ll need to be on top of your appliqué game. Depending on your preferred method, you will need some or all of the following supplies. Fabric Appliqué is perfect for using up scraps or making a dent in your stash. For turned-edge techniques avoid anything heavy or easy to fray – 100% cotton is ideal. For fusible you can try different fabrics such as wool or felt. Generally, it is best to choose a background fabric that is paler and less patterned than the appliqué fabrics as it can show through otherwise. Thread Unless you are looking for a contrasting blanket stitch edge, choose thread colours to tone with the appliqué fabric. This may mean you need a few…