Today's Quilter Issue 118

As the seasons change and the year flows past in a blur of activities, Autumn brings the chance to take a breath and enjoy what nature has to offer. Not only are the berries on the bushes ripening, but the rhythm of nature calls for the fields to be harvested. The trees turn into glorious shades of red, orange and brown, and it is not too cold or hot – bliss. So, in this issue, we celebrate my favourite time of year with the gorgeous cover quilt, ‘Autumn Harvest’, designed and made by our brilliant technical editor, Paula Hope. Using the cover gift appliqué templates, she has created this stunning quilt. You can copy hers or design your own tribute to Autumn. If you’re short of time but still want…

GROW YOUR SKILLS THIS HARVEST! Crisp orange-coloured leaves, warm spiced drinks and chilly weather that justifies staying inside and getting stuck into our favourite craft – is there anything better than Autumn? And if you fancy doing a bit of seasonal sewing, we’ve got you covered with this month’s fabulous bonus gift: a pack of harvest appliqué shapes! This pack includes a fantastic selection of 11 harvest-themed motifs, including several leaves, an apple, a pear, corn, wheat heads, and nuts and berries, which will have you feeling all autumnal! Celebrate the new season and combine the shapes in different ways to create endless harvest quilt block possibilities! If you need some inspiration, head to page 18 and find out how to use these shapes in the beautiful ‘Autumn Harvest’ quilt…

Postcard from the Highlands Explore the Scottish Highlands and soak up the spectacular views with Liberty’s stunning new collection, Postcard from the Highlands. Liberty evokes Northern Scotland’s unspoilt landscapes, jewel-coloured lochs and delicate wildflowers through whimsical prints and soft shades. So why not treat yourself to these soothing fabrics and bring the beauty and tranquillity of the Scottish Highlands into your life! www.libertylondon.com Quilts from the Country by Stuart Hillard Celebrate simple living in the British countryside with the brand-new craft book from bestselling author and leading UK quilt designer Stuart Hillard! Inside, you will find a selection of stunning makes inspired by Stuart’s life on a farm in rural Yorkshire, which beautifully capture the changing seasons. Learn how to make quilts and cushions, decorations and tableware, and a chic…

WRITE TO USToday’s Quilter, Our Media, Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4STEMAIL: todaysquilter@ourmedia.co.uk Our readers have been busy quilting away, and here we show off their stunning creations! Basket of Bouquets quilt and cushion When I saw the quilt ‘Basket of Bouquets’ in Issue 113, I fell in love with it. In my cupboard was sitting a big bundle of magnificent fat quarters, and this was the perfect project! I also had a lot of yellow/mustard fabric to make another project, and the two of them matched perfectly! I had to enlarge it quite a lot to fit my bed, but I am really pleased with the result – so pleased that I have sent a picture although it is not finished yet! A coordinated cushion (finished) is a bonus! This…

Ponty Patchers Exhibition 6-7 September ● An exhibition of members’ quilts and other work. Will include raffle, sales table, trader and refreshments. Disabled access and facilities available. Admission: £3 (under 16’s free) 10.00-15.00 Abercynon Community Hall, Station Road, Abercynon, CF45 4TQ Campden Quilters 10th anniversary Exhibition 7-8 September ● Raffle tickets (sold in aid of Sue Ryder) for the chance to win a handmade quilt, local trader on site, refreshments, demonstrations, tombola, handicrafts on sale. 10.00-16.00 St James Church rooms, Chipping Campden, GL55 6JG Campdenquilters.com Carn Brea Quilters Exhibition 12-14 September ● On show will be the group’s work, as well as a tombola, sales table, trader, refreshments and raffle in aid of St Julia’s Hospice, Hayle. Admission: £2 10.00-16.00 (Thursday & Friday) 10.00-15.00 (Saturday) Four Lanes United Methodist…

BEHIND THE QUILT CELEBRATE THE HARVEST! “The image of harvest and its festival in the autumn months offer a celebration of the warm summer that has been (raised eyebrows around the UK after a rather disappointing summer) and the changing colours of the fields as drying wheat crops are cut back and bails or sheaves are stacked neatly. Leaves change colour, shades of summer hanging on as autumn creeps in. “Memories of Sunday school and collecting harvest items to display all came into my mind when designing this quilt. Included in your cover gift pack of appliqué shapes with this issue are various leaves, an apple, a pear, corn, wheat heads, and nuts and berries. Bring them together in your own celebration of a harvest festival in as many blocks…