Today's Quilter Issue 128

As I write this, it is early May... but I am wondering how I blinked my eyes and April disappeared? You will only get this issue in June; time flows on and the seasons change. Hopefully, when you’re reading this, it will be sunny weather and the garden will be in full bloom! To celebrate the longer days, Nicola Dodd has designed a delightful row-by-row quilt that takes you on a stroll through a country village. Cool blues also feature in this issue, with Lynne Goldsworthy’s take on the Bear Paw design, and the wonderful Jo Colwill and a team of helpers have transformed chintz-style fabric prints into a gorgeous Broderie Perse design that you can make as complicated or simple as you wish. And nothing says sunny weather like…

Have you ever been working on a project that requires you to round off corners and you’ve found yourself rooting through your cupboards for an appropriately sized plate or cup? Well, no more! This issue’s Corner Ruler gift will do the job instead. It’s printed with 1in, 2in, 3in and 4in curved corners on durable, transparent plastic, making it easy to place on top of your fabric before marking. Perfect for creating soft, pretty corners on bed quilts, it’s also super-useful for making cushions, table runners and even a quilted jacket. The handy ruler is also printed with 1in and 2in internal corners that make it easier than ever to add boxed out corners to a bag. Simply position the best size for the project in each corner of the…

We love seeing what the Today’s Quilter readers have been making and here’s just a few of our favourite projects this month Made for each other For 20 years my wife and I thought our hobbies had nothing to do with each other. However, during lockdown, we had plenty of time to recognise what the other partner does all day and found out that many of our guitars and quilts fit perfectly. My wife had made lots of quilts, smaller ones and even very large ones that could decorate entire walls, so we had the idea to put some of our things next to each other and – what shall I say? – we were very surprised to see how nice the pieces matched together, although none of the quilts…

Threads of Friendship Until 22 June 2025 • A celebration of 40 years of the Shropshire Quilters, this exhibition looks at current members’ work and some favourite objects from Shropshire Museum’s textile collection. Free entry. 10.00-16.00 Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery, The Square, Shrewsbury, SY1 1LH www.shropshiremuseums.org.uk Contact: shropshirequiltersinfo@gmail.com Portishead Quilters Exhibition 5-7 June 2025 • A display of members’ quilts, refreshments and a sales table. The chosen charity is Penny Brohn UK and they’ll be raffling a quilt to raise funds. 10:00-16:00 Admission: £3 (cash only) St Nicholas’ Church, Nore Road, Portishead, BS20 8EN Contact: e.williams18@btinternet.com The Hardy Quilters Summer Exhibition 9 June 2025 • Includes traders, sales table, refreshments and a tombola. 10:00-16:00 Admission: £3, including tea or coffee and cake St Francis of Assisi, Merredin…

Anthology Aptly named Anthology, the dictionary definition of which is ‘a published collection of writings such as poems or short stories’, this latest collection from designer Bari J. for Art Gallery Fabrics is described as a story told through flowers. In shades of plum, olive and blue, the pretty designs feature blooming cosmos and hydrangeas alongside bold stripes and charming cross stitch patterns. These bear names that are yet another nod to the importance of storytelling and words, from Beloved Memoir and Floral Metaphor to Plaid Tales and Kerchief Folklore, all divided into sections called Warm Reflections, Fresh Memories and Storied Stripes. www.artgalleryfabrics.com Make the cut Comfort is always top of our lists, whether that’s cosy slippers or the plumpest pillows, and the same goes for our sewing tools, too.…

BEHIND THE QUILT COUNTRYSIDE IDYLL “Picture taking a peaceful stroll through a quaint country village with a row of charming cottages and the prettiest flock of sheep grazing in a flower-strewn meadow as you sew this majestic quilt. It’s inspired by the medieval Arlington Row, in the Cotswolds parish of Bibury, which was described as ‘the most beautiful village in England’ by William Morris.” – Nicola Dodd You will need ■ Print fabric – Twenty (20) fat eighths■ Contrast green background fabric – ⅝yd■ Main cream background fabric – 2¼yds■ Border fabric – ⅞yd■ Backing fabric – 3¾yds■ Batting – 67in x 71in■ Binding fabric – ½yd■ Templates – Gable and Attic templates Finished size ■ Quilt: 59½in x 63½in Fabrics used ■ Rosemary Cottage by Camille Roskelley for www.modafabrics.com…