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We’ve been so lucky with the weather here in Bristol, blue skies and sunshine... well, during weekdays at least... it always seems to rain on the weekend! So it has been wonderful reading through Fi Bowman’s final seasonal Morris-inspired project for summer, which really captures the feeling of a hot day in the fields before harvest time. If you’ve missed her first three designs for autumn, winter and spring; find them in issues 68, 82 and 85 of our mag respectively (you can buy all back issues from issue 1 digitally in the Today’s Quilter Magazine App, visit todaysquilter.page. link/library to find out more). We think the collection of all four seasonal quilts displayed in your house would look fantastic, and we’d love to see photos of your makes and…

BEHIND THE QUILT CREATURE COMFORTS “For the fourth quilt in my Morris Seasons series, I was inspired by those hot, clear, calm summer days we (occasionally!) get in Britain, when the fields are full of wildflowers and ripening grains, and the skies are full of wheeling swifts, swallows and house martins. On these serene days, hidden from sight in the fields, tiny acrobatic harvest mice are busy building up their stores for the coming autumn. I love the idea that they’re in there making tiny-but-daring raids long before the combine harvesters can come and clear the field! “This summer design has simpler piecing but more complex appliqué than the autumn, winter and spring quilts in the series. Each Morris Seasons quilt has been based around a different structure of block:…

So far as is known, there are no examples of crazy patchwork from before around 1830. Worked by stitching patches onto a foundation material and then decorating the seams, the method may be seen to have more in common with appliqué, but because the entire surface is covered, it is classified as patchwork. The technique itself is straightforward, but achieving a pleasing balance of size, shape, colour and texture is a challenge and an ugly result is quite possible. As with other types of patchwork, traditionally it was an economical way to use up scraps and earlier examples tend to be simple in nature. As the backing fabric to which the patches are stitched takes the strain, giving the work strength and stability, odd shapes and different weights and types…

You will need ■ Various prints (flowers) – Eight (8) pairs of 2in squares ■ Green print fabric – One (1) 2in x 21in strip ■ Pink print fabric (cart) – One (1) 4½in x 9½in piece ■ Taupe fabric (wheels) – One (1) 4½in x 21in strip ■ Contrast pink print (awning) – One (1) 1½in x 21in strip ■ Yellow print (awning) – One (1) 1½in x 21in strip ■ Contrast yellow fabric (florist’s bucket) – One (1) 3½in square ■ Ivory fabric (background) – One (1) fat quarter ■ Fabric Glue (optional) ■ One (1) 4in circle template ■ Florist bucket template Finished size ■ 12½in x 18½in Notes ■ HST = half-square triangle. ■ QST = quarter-square triangle. ■ RST = right side(s) together. ■ Cutting…

Fi Bowman SUMMER HAZE The final seasonal quilt is here in all its glory. Turn to page 21 to sew summer in fabric and threads with Fi’s gorgeous pattern! Jo Colwill RACE DAY! The delightful Jo has created a design to remember and celebrate Her Majesty’s Jubilee with her charming race day design on page 69! Nicola Dodd STITCHED WITH LOVE Nicola has been busy with her BOM designs (find them on page 75), plus her Tulips and Hearts quilt in reds, greens and white (page 40).…

THE BASICS OF CRAZY PATCHWORK ■ Foundation: Use a permanent foundation – firm muslin, closely woven cotton or non-woven interfacing are ideal. Cut the foundation at least 1in bigger all around than the intended size of the finished piece of patchwork as it may ‘shrink’ and distort when you do the fancy stitching. ■ Fabric: To add visual interest, use a good assortment of colours, prints and fabric types. You could also use wide ribbons, braids, recycled embroidered fabrics, etc. ■ Patches: You can cut out patches as you go, but to get a pleasing arrangement it’s easier to have a selection of scraps ready to play with so you can see how they work together. It’s easy to slip into cutting your patches bigger and bigger, but to create…

BEHIND THE QUILT A ROYAL WIN! “This is a fun quilt made using the Tilda Cotton Beach Me and My Friends Panel to celebrate the Queens Platinum Jubilee! It is easy to make, and, in this instance, I have used a bonding method for the appliqué, but you could use hand appliqué. The printed ladies work so well; I have just dressed them up with the hats and the odd jewel! The Queen is a remarkable and wonderful lady and has such a love and way with her horses. The Platinum Jubilee was certainly a celebration to remember.” – Jo Colwill You will need ■ Blue fabric (sky) – 23½in x 6in ■ Grey stripe fabric (marquee) – 23½in x 7in ■ Green print (hedge) – 23½in x 1½in ■…

BLOCK OF THE MONTH APPLIQUÉ TEMPLATES ACTUAL SIZE PLEASE NOTE: Florist bucket templates includes seam allowances, circles do not. Thank you for making this project from Today’s Quilter. The copyright of the patterns in this magazine are owned by or licensed to Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited and are for readers’ personal use only. Please do not share them online (even for free) or copy them multiple times without our permission. Where selling crafts based on these patterns is permitted (usually only to raise funds for charity), we’ll say so on the page. Copyright law protects creative work and unauthorised copying is illegal. We appreciate your help. HER MAJESTY'S HORSE APPLIQUÉ TEMPLATES ENLARGE 200% PLEASE NOTE: Templates DO NOT include seam allowances, the Marquee template DOES include seam allowances. HARVEST…

THE BOOK RED & WHITE QUILTS II Featuring 14 red-and-white quilt designs, you’ll find a style you love, from antique and classic to contemporary and many styles in between. The beloved two-color combination has captured the hearts of quilters throughout the years, and you can continue the tradition when you stitch your favorites from this collection. No matter how you choose to display them, these red-and-white quilts are sure to be adored and loved for years to come. THE FABRIC NANTUCKET SUMMER For almost fourteen years, you’ve known Camille Roskelley as part of Bonnie & Camille. With her first solo collection, Nantucket Summer, she tells us, “I became smitten with the colour navy my first summer on Nantucket, a tiny little island off the coast of Cape Cod. From the…

Samphire Quilters Exhibition 15-17 July Sales tables, charity tombola, traders, refreshments, nearby parking and disabled access. Programmes available for £2. 10.30-16.00 Fri-Sat 10.30-15.30 Sun St Nicholas Chapel, St Ann’s Street, Kings Lynn PE30 1NH Contact Angela 07388 057 128, Helen 07939 149 043 or Sue 07717 673 089 Priory Patchworkers Ruby Quilt Exhibition 16-17 July Celebrate Priory Patchworkers’ 40th anniversary! Featuring a sales table, trade stands, tombola, raffle and refreshments. Quilts and other projects will be displayed in the church, a short walk up the street – follow the bunting. Proceeds from the exhibition will be for their chosen charity, SASH (Safe & Sound Homes), and also Elvington Church. Disabled access available and parking nearby. 10.00-16.00 Admission £3, children free Elvington Village Hall, Main Street, Elvington, York, YO41 4AD and…

TO RECEIVE ISSUE 91 AS YOUR FIRST COPY, SUBSCRIBE BEFORE 20 JULY 2022. SEE PAGE 32 FOR DETAILS! Sunny sewing! Lynne Edwards MBE teaches you how to add rolled-back edges in her Nova Scotia Stars design • Add interest to borders with Lin Clements’ masterclass on creative cornerstones…