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I love sampler quilts. They are so interesting to look at. Scrappy is best! The more fabric, the better. With the different blocks and fabrics, you just have to keep looking at the quilt. I love the combination of appliqué, curved piecing, and classic patchwork. This quilt makes me think of a vintage quilt made with feed sacks. I love the farming and rural community that I come from, and the sense of history and family that this kind of environment brings. Kari Plan Get ready for part two of our very first series quilt. Kari Matthews designed this beautiful sampler quilt and we thought it was the perfect design to teach a beginner to quilt or to keep seasoned quilters engaged for a whole year! Look for lessons, tips,…

It's all about the fabric. When your local quilt shop gets a new fabric line that you just can't resist, and you have plans for a fun weekend of sewing, this is the pattern. A fat eighth bundle (with at least 20 prints), yardage for the background, and an accent fabric are all you need to make a large throw quilt top. If the fabric you want is not available in a fat eighth bundle, no worries. Grab a fat quarter bundle and share it with a friend. For experienced quilters, this pattern is such an easy sew; it will become your go-to quilt pattern. For the newer quilters, it is a great skill builder. The Nine-Patch units are a breeze using bands. Each block has two Nine-Patches, two large…

Nicole Brooks Etsy @nbpossibilities Nicole loves every aspect of quilt making, except maybe binding. Despite her full-time job as a tax accountant and mother of three boys, she always finds time to sew and create new quilt designs. She lives in Colchester, Connecticut. Sandra Clemons sandraclemons.com Sandra is passionate about creating patterns and illustrations that capture life's tender moments. Her work is driven by a desire to leave something beautiful behind that inspires diversity and unity. She resides in Denver, Colorado. Rachelle Craig rachellehandmade.com Rachelle is a civil engineer by trade who enjoys the entire process of quilt making—from the spark of inspiration to the tangible quilt. She lives in Wonewoc, Wisconsin with her husband and two cats. Denise Dacus mavanellstudio.com Denise made her first quilt when she was a…

There are several ways to make Flying Geese. Which method you choose depends partly on personal preference, but also has to do with how many you need, how large or small they are, whether the fabrics are all the same or scrappy, and how they fit together in the project. Flying Geese are twice as wide as they are tall. Common sizes are l”x 2”, 1½”x 3”, 2”x 4”, and 3”x 6”. Here you'll find four methods to make Flying Geese and suggestions for when each method would be most useful. For our examples, we used Flying Geese to finish at 2”x 4”. The charts give the cutting dimensions for common sizes of Flying Geese, but it's helpful to know how to do the math yourself in case you ever…

I wanted to design a modern baby quilt—simple lines but with a lot of impact. The heart is the main part of the design because, as parents, we show our children love constantly and wholeheartedly. I think it's a bold and simple quilt that would look amazing in pictures with the baby laying on top of it. This design can easily be completed in a weekend. The graphic design can be made with bright, bold colors or soft pastels and can be adapted for any baby theme. Nicole Plan Nicole used three solids with good contrast for her design: a deep burgundy for the hearts, a lovely coral to frame them, and a cream background. Whether you use the same, select three different colored solids, or choose from a fun…

Show the love this Valentine's Day with this “tweet” table runner. It is certain to grace your table year after year to add a festive touch to your decor. The shapes in this project are perfect for trying applique for the first time. For best results, practice with scrap fabric to get the settings just right on your machine before sewing the actual project. Plan Set a sweet Valentine table with this pretty-in-pink runner. To keep appliqué soft, you may wish to follow instructions for Windowing Fusible Appliqué in Sew Easy Lessons and cut away the centers of fusible web shapes A, D, E, G, H, and I, leaving at least ½” margins, before fusing to wrong sides of fabrics. Use an accurate ¼” seam allowance throughout to ensure all…

Most of my quilting friends will tell you that I can't leave well enough alone. There is NEVER just one version of a design. Just ask Lori Baker. She didn't believe me, so I sent her 12 versions of one of my designs. I actually had five more, but I tried to control myself. We were talking about “leaders and enders” and I got sidetracked! In this case, I designed a twist on a Rail Fence design. Instead of using all strips, I added two squares and sashing to create a fun block that twists and turns just like the traditional block. I do have more versions of a Rail Fence using these blocks, but I am trying to not overwhelm you! I really do like a good Rail Fence.…

Sassy Sayings Iron-On Labels for Quilts, Sewing Projects & More by Julie Creus C&T Publishing, 2022 For quilters who like a little snark, Sassy Sayings Iron-On Labels is the perfect way to finish your quilts. With over 100 different designs included, you can complete your projects by saying, “Made with the last of my sanity,” “You'd better freaking appreciate this,” or “This probably contains cat hair.” Simply iron the design onto plain fabric, then color, embroider, or embellish as desired, and finally, appliqué the label onto your quilt. Julie's fun label designs make it easy to add important information to all of your quilts —while sharing a bit of humor. ctpub.com Wellness for Makers: A Movement Guide for Artists by Missy Graff Ballone Schiffer, 2022 Have you ever pushed yourself…

This is one of the first quilts I designed in Electric Quilt 8. The first colorway I made was blue, and I called it Blue Wave. I designed the block and added it to the quilt sketchbook. I thought it might be too simple or not challenging enough, but I decided to submit it because there is so much you can do with the design color-wise. Imagine the possibilities! Susan Plan Susan used four values of red for a simple yet fascinating quilt that is full of movement. But any colorway would be just as lovely! Use an accurate ¼” seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Medium red tonal…

Raspberry truffles embody all of my favorite things—warm colors, fruit, and chocolate. I grow raspberries in my yard, but it took me a few years to figure out how to grow them. But when I was growing up in Alaska, they grew wild like a weed. As kids, we would ride our bikes and stop and eat them—like making pit stops for energy. I remember my aunt making jello cups for us, and we would go out to the parking lot of her apartment and pick fresh berries to add. Kind of funny the simple things in life that we remember and appreciate. Charisma Plan Simple techniques make the blocks in this design a breeze to assemble. With a luscious chocolate brown, a few berry-and wine-colored solids, a warm orange,…

The block in this design was created using the graphic I use for my store logo. I used the block table feature in Electric Quilt 8 to draw the design and determine measurements. The layout was a happy surprise that resulted from rotating blocks using the software. Denise Plan Rotating the oversized blocks creates the intriguing secondary design in this modern throw. Just imagine all the possible color combinations you could try: school colors, colors to coordinate with your home décor, or a seasonal/holiday palette. You might want to make more than one! Use an accurate ¼” seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • White solid 2 yds. for blocks…

Echoes of Valor is a pieced quilt featuring 18” blocks based on the traditional Double Monkey Wrench block. The partial blocks and the vertically offset layout create an eye-catching design. I first envisioned this quilt in décor-matching colors made as a gift for a teen to take to college or after they leave the nest. A variety of colorways can be used to showcase the versatility of the design, but I'm partial to the blues and greys. I am a HUGE fan of strip piecing! Strip piecing speeds up the construction process. This piece is no different; in lieu of individually cutting the rectangles and then sewing them together, simply piece width of fabric strips and subcut into 6½” strip sets—much faster! Tip from Rachelle: When adding the 4½” corner…

Become Our Next New Designer We invite you to submit your original designs to be considered for publication in Quiltmaker, McCall's Quilting, Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting, and Fons & Porter's Quick + Easy Quilts magazines. What we look for: • Traditional, contemporary, modern, whimsical, and seasonal designs. • Home décor items, totes, etc. • Techniques including appliqué, foundation piecing, and hand embroidery. • Sizes from table runner to bed size. • Quilts for children and babies. • Quilts designed for precuts like 2½” strips, 5” and 10” squares. • Pattern writing experience is not required. We diagram the quilt and write the pattern. • Articles about quilting. Submission Guidelines All submissions must be original, unpublished designs. This includes patterns in the store in which you work, in classes…