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There’s something pretty great about being a beginner. Nothing quite as satisfying as when something that was once a little mind-boggling suddenly clicks and makes sense. We’ve got projects for all kinds of beginners this issue – whether you’re a total newbie or are taking your first steps learning a new technique – so you can each have your “a-ha!” moment, no matter what shape or form. This issue marks a new beginning for me too, as I take the helm of LP&Q as Commissioning Editor… I’ve got so many ideas that I can’t wait to show you! We’ve also got a new columnist in Kim Smith Soper (see her advice on de-cluttering your sewing space on p34), as well as a few new designers bringing fresh patterns. So let’s…

YOU WILL NEED Printfabricsthirteen(13) fat quarters Background fabric: 4½yds Binding fabric: 3/4yd Backing fabric: 5yds Batting: 84in x 87in FINISHED SIZE 78inx80in NOTES Seamallowancesarein throughout, unless otherwise noted. Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. HST = Half-square Triangle. QST = Quarter-square Triangle. Fabric supplied by Ruby Star Society ( FABRICS USED Print fabrics are from the Adorn collection by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Ruby Star Society, as follows: Hey Ladies in Frost, Citron and Peacock, Ornaments in Citron and Peacock, Bloom in Berry, Gestures in Kiss, Puzzling in Frost and Berry, Tied Up in Succulent and Broken Ties in Frost, Citron, Tangerine Dream, Pale Pink and Berry. Background fabric is a Bella Solid in Off White…

YOU WILL NEED SIMPLE HALF-SQUARE TRIANGLES MAKE THIS A BEGINNER FRIENDLY QUILT! FabricAdarkgreen): 3/4yd Fabric B (turquoise): 3/4yd Fabric C (mint green): 1yd Background fabric: 4½yds Binding fabric: 5/ 8 yd Backing fabric: 43/4yds Batting: 70in x 86in FINISHED SIZE 63in x 78in NOTES Seamallowancesarein throughout, unless otherwise noted. Press seams to one side throughout. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. HST = Half-square Triangle. Label the rectangles, strips and blocks to make assembly easier. Quilted by Debbie Thompson ( FABRICS USED FabricsAB and C are from the Speckled collection by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Ruby Star Society: Fabric A: Pine. Fabric B: Ice Box. Fabric C: Frost. Background is Michael Miller Cotton Couture in Bright White. Backing is Hawthorne Supply Co. Floral…

YOU WILL NEED Aselectionofgreenand purple scraps: ½yd total Background fabric: one (1) fat quarter Batting: 22in square Backing fabric: 22in square Binding fabric: one (1) fat quarter FINISHED SIZE 16insquare NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Press fabrics well before cutting. ■ This project uses the template included with this issue of the magazine. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. CUTTING OUT 1 Cut your diamonds using the template from the magazine, following steps 1–5 on p6. For the large diamonds use 3½in strips. For the small diamonds use 2in strips. See steps 2–3 below for the amount of diamonds to cut. 2 From the purple fabrics cut: ■…

1 Cut strips of fabric to the desired size. You can use any of the marked sizes, from 2–4in. To speed cut you can stack a few strips of fabric and cut the strips together as outlined in the steps below. 2 Place your template on top of your fabric, aligning one edge of the template with the long edge of the strip. Cut away the end of the strip (Fig 1). 3 Turn your strips so the trimmed edge is at the left. Place the template on top, lining up the long edges, and the trimmed angled edge with the marked diamond that corresponds to your size of strip (Fig 2). 4 Cut along the right edge of the template to make the diamond (Fig 3). Slide the template…

YOU WILL NEED THE BRIGHT ORANGE BINDING ADDS ANOTHER PUNCH OF COLOUR TO THIS QUILT Bluefabric234yds Orange fabric: ¼yd White fabric: 1¼yd Backing fabric: 3¼yds Batting: 57in x 74in Binding: ½yd FINISHED SIZE 49inx66in NOTES Seamallowancesarein throughout, unless otherwise noted. Pressseamstooneside, as instructed. RST = right sides together. WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS USED Blue fabric is Crayola KaleidoscopeMidnightBluebyRiley Blake Designs. Orange fabric is Twist & Shout in Steps Orange by River’s Bend. White fabric is Confetti Cotton in White by Riley Blake Designs. CUTTING OUT 1 From the blue fabric cut: ■ Four (4) 23/4in x WOF strips. Subcut into forty eight (48) 23/4in squares. 2 Cut the remaining blue fabric into 13/4in x WOF strips. Subcut as outlined in step 3. Cut the…

YOU WILL NEED ■ Background fabric (white): 19in square ■ Dark blue fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Dusty pink fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Dark pink fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Dark coral fabric: one (1) fat eight or 1⅛/ 8 yd of premade ½in binding ■ Blue fabric: one (1) fat quarter ■ Backing fabric: ½yd ■ Pompom trim: 1⅛/ 8 yd ■ One (1) copy each of the Arrow, Triangle, Circle and Triple Point appliqué templates FINISHED SIZE ■ 18in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Appliqué templates do not include seam allowances. ■ RST = right sides together. USE THE ZIPPER FOOT ON YOUR MACHINE TO MAKE ATTACHING THE…

Each month, our expert e W shows you how to make a project using a new and exciting technique! Together with your usual quilting tools, you will need: Batting There are many types of batting. To get an effective plump trapunto look, go for a high loft batting such as Hobbs Poly-down polyester batting for the trapunto areas. You can then use a regular cotton batting for the rest of the project. Fabric The fabric on the front of your project could be a normal quilting weight cotton or even a lightweight linen. Lighter colours show off the embossed look best as the shadows created by the motif show better on paler colours. Textured, heavy weight and highly patterned fabrics will not work well as the design will not stand…

YOU WILL NEED Floral fabric: ½yd Background fabric: 1½yd Binding fabric: ½yd Backing fabric: 1½yd Batting: 36in x 48in FINISHED SIZE 30in x 42in NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Debbie used 279 80/20 Cotton Mix Batting by Vlieseline (vlieseline.com). ■ Refer to the layout diagram throughout. ■ Debbie used a diagonal stripe fabric for her binding. When cut on the bias this will produce the straight stripes for the binding. FABRICS USED All fabrics are by Art Gallery Fabrics, as follows: ■ Floral fabric is Summer Daze from the Hello Sunshine collection by Katie Skoog. ■ Background fabric is Snow from the Pure Solids collection. ■ Binding fabric is…

Do you want to know a secret? (Whispering) Your sewing space isn’t cluttered because you need to get organised. It’s cluttered because you have too much stuff. It’s okay! You’re okay! We’re all okay! Clutter happens to the best of us, and I’m here to help you get things under control. I truly believe that decluttering your sewing space will change your creativity – and maybe your entire life – for the better. Yes, the process will have its challenges. But it will be 100% worth it! Let’s get started... I want to warn you that as you declutter, you’ll likely encounter sabotaging thoughts. Don’t fall for them! These sneaky thoughts want you to keep all the things – but remain on high alert to avoid getting caught in their…

YOU WILL NEED FabricAgrey: 3yds Fabric B (teal): ½yd Fabric C (coral): ½yd Fabric D (black): ¼yd Fabric E (dark pink): ¼yd Fabric F (green): ¼yd Fabric G (pink): ¼yd Binding fabric: ½yd Backing fabric: 3½yds Batting: 60in square One (1) copy each of Templates A1, A2, B1 and B2 FINISHED SIZE 54in square NOTES ■ Seam allowances are all ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open or towards the darker fabric as preferred, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Templates are oversized to allow for trimming, and include seam allowances, where necessary. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ Find a tutorial for quilting diamonds on Wendy's website (the-weekendquilter.com) ■ Fabric supplied by Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com) CONTRAST AGAINST THE CURVES WITH SIMPLE,…

YOU WILL NEED Assortedscrapseachapprox 1½in–3in square Drawstring cord: 13/4yds Batting scraps Sashiko thread FINISHED SIZE 5in high x 7in wide NOTES ■ For all stitching use a hand running stitch, unless otherwise instructed. ■ Susan used mostly dark colours for her scraps, incorporating a few bright reds, light blues, maroons and stripes. CUTTING OUT 1 From the lining fabric cut: ■ Two (2) 7½in x 18½in (bag lining). ■ Eight (8) 3½in x 13/4in (drawstring loops). 2 From the assorted scraps cut: ■ Two (2) 3in diameter circles (cord ends). PREPARING THE BAG 3 Take one bag lining piece and fold in half lengthwise, finger pressing to crease. Unfold, then fold in half widthwise, finger pressing to crease. Unfold. Repeat with the other bag lining piece. 4 With both…

1 I’ve got stacks of quilts. They’re stacked on the couch. They’re stacked in a display cupboard. They’re stacked in closets. They’re even stacked on a spare kitchen chair. And if I’m being totally honest, I’m never going to use them all. I’ve given as many as I can as gifts to friends and family, but I know I’m reaching their limit of patience for ‘quilts as gifts’. But what’s a quilter to do…? START A ROTATING ‘EXHIBITION’ OF QUILTS Living in an apartment means wall space is at a premium, but a couple of spots are perfect for a quilt! I like to rotate my favourites as if they’re part of a travelling exhibition (even if they’re just travelling from the closet to the wall once a year). And,…