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FeaturesQuilts and projects to fit

your quilting needs.

Tips from the Pros 52 Turned-Edge Appliqué

Around the House 57 A Sign of Spring

60 Forever Blooms

64 Think Spring!

Little Packages 69 Sew Handy Bag

72 Spring Bloom Pincushion

Precut Corner 76 Stretched Stars Sampler

Done in One 82 Blue Belle

86 Petal Pillow

Just for Kids 90 Sassy Scotties Baby Quilt

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Spring 2021 Volume 43, No. 1

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Creative PiecesPatterns to inspire your

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8 Daydream: Part 1

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22 Flowers for Larry

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New BeginningsLife is full of changes as we’ve all seen this past

year. Who could have guessed that we’d be in the

middle of a pandemic, sheltering in place, wearing

masks whenever leaving home, and not seeing friends

and family in person? This past year has brought

another change for me as well—a new beginning. I am

pleased and honored to take over the role of editor of

this wonderful magazine.

I have many years of experience in the quilting

industry, both in publishing and designing, and want to share my experience

with you. You’ll still find the best information and products in the industry

in Quilter’s World magazine, along with wonderful patterns appealing to all

tastes and skill levels. I want to inspire you and guide you through the quilting

process. Whether you’re new to the craft or a seasoned quilter, you'll find

something within these pages that appeals to you.

While we have a talented group of designers whose names you’re familiar

with and will continue to see, you’ll also find some designers who are new

to Quilter’s World and will bring their inspiring and creative patterns to you.

In this issue, check out Buttercup Bouquet by Erin Russek, a delightful hand-

appliqué project great for those hours spent at home or as a take-along project.

On page 52, she shares her turned-edge appliqué technique with step-by-step

photos and clear instructions. Another designer new to this magazine is Scott

Flanagan, a talented designer whose specialty is working with precut 2½" strips.

His stunning Stretched Stars Sampler is a definite must-make quilt!

In this issue, we also have part one of a four-part sampler quilt with many

different quilting techniques to build or reinforce your quilting skills. The first

three blocks of Daydream can be found on page 8.

Thank you for joining me on this wonderful ride. I’d love to hear your

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Color Crush by Kitty Wilkin for AurifilFrom everyday stitching to rainbow English paper

piecing to soft and silky quilting, Color Crush will be the

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Night Quilter crafted this Aurifil collection after reflecting

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creates four different sizes for a total of eight sizes from 3/8"

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Bonnie Hunter’s Quilty Pencils

Words of wisdom

on this set of 10 pretty

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and quilted seldom unravels.” Keep these pencils handy

to sketch up design ideas or give as the perfect gift for a

friend who shares your passion for quilting.

C&T Publishing, suggested retail—$12.95, ctpub.com

ElviraPopular author and

teacher Angela Walters

designed her machine

quilting rulers to help her

students replicate the most

versatile designs. Each of

Angela’s tools is made from

clear 1/4"-thick acrylic in the

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be used with any fabric. The

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Elvira is a curvy machine-quilting ruler that you can

use to quilt multiple arcs in all directions without rotat-

ing the ruler. Its specialty is orange-peel motifs in 2-inch

squares and elegant waves and curves, which makes it

great for longarm and domestic machine quilting.

Available at Annie’s, Creative Grids Machine

Quilting Tool—Elvira, 23.49, AnniesCraftStore.com


The Bistro QuiltDo you want to increase your

quilting skills right in your own

home? The Learn, Make, Create!

program on Annie’s Creative

Studio provides expert teaching

and tips that are guaranteed to

build your quilting skills and

confidence. In The Bistro Quilt video,

learn from Linda Augsburg as she

demonstrates how to follow a

cutting diagram to preserve fabric,

nest seams to reduce bulk, identify

the value of fabric colors, and

much more! This adorable project,

designed by Lyn Brown, would

make a great throw or crib quilt.

You’ll love that you can follow

along at your own pace, pausing,

stopping and starting as best works

with your own busy schedule.

Annie’s Creative Studio members

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Double-Sided Bobbin Box With 50 BobbinsAs the time approaches to think about spring cleaning and organizing,

this handy bobbin box will keep your thread neat and tidy. Its 50 bobbins

fit both front-loading and drop-in style sewing

machines and can be pre-wound with all your

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time to sew. Measuring only 4.7" x 4.3" x 1.9",

this double-sided box will easily fit into your

sewing basket or retreat bag!

Available at Annie’s, Double-Sided Bobbin Box

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Sunday Best Quilts by Sherri L. McConnell and Corey YoderJoin authors and designers Sherri L. McConnell and Corey

Yoder as they present their “Sunday Best”—12 beautiful quilts from

six categories on their sewing bucket list. These bright, cheery proj-

ects teach partial seams, foundation paper piecing, effective scrap

use and more. Challenge yourself with a modified pineapple block

or whip up a fast, classic design. Enjoy notes of inspiration from the

designers, gorgeous photographs and detailed instructions as you

study the creative fruits of this quilty friendship.

Martingale (2019)—$27.99, 96 pages, paperback

Know Your Battings by Krista Moser When it comes to batting, there is a lot to think about—fiber

type, warmth, weight, loft, color, laundering and beyond. Will

your batting enhance or take away from your work? In this 4" x 6"

reference guide, Krista Moser of The Quilted Life explains batting

vocabulary, outlines the pros and cons of each type, answers

frequently asked questions and lists products from the best batting

manufacturers. Your purse or pocket can hold this wealth of

information you need while shop-hopping or planning a project.

Landauer Publishing, (2020)—$9.99, 64 pages, paperback

Fast & Fun Quilts for KidsWhether the darling child in your life is a

newborn baby or a college-bound teen, you’ll

be glad to gift these terrific quilts for birthdays,

graduations or just because. These projects are

great for confident beginners or seasoned sewists,

with several projects you can stitch in a weekend.

These quick and easy designs are sure to make

your youngster smile and create a special memory

you can both share for years to come.

Annie’s (2021)—$9.99, 48 pages, paperback, AnniesCraftStore.com


D E S I G N BY C A R O LY N B E A M

Q U I LT E D BY D O N N A S M I T H

Daydream: Part 1Create a lovely sampler quilt while building or

improving your quilting skills with this four-part series.

Try different techniques and enjoy the process along the way.

M AT E R I A L S

Materials listed are for complete quilt.

• 1/4 yard each white print #4 and blue

print #1*

• 1/3 yard yellow print #3*

• 3/8 yard each yellow print #1,

green print #1, gray prints #2–#4

and white print #2*

• 1/2 yard each white print #1, blue

prints #2 and #3, and gray print #1*

• 5/8 yard each green prints #2 and #3*

• 3/4 yard yellow print #2*

• 13/4 yards each white #3 and

blue print #4*

• 21/4 yards gray print #5*

• 7/8 yard multicolored stripe

• Backing to size

• Batting to size

• Thread

• Template material

• Fabric marking pencil

• Basic sewing tools and supplies

*Spring Brook by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics and Warm & Natural batting from The Warm Company used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner

F I N I S H E D S I Z E S

Quilt Size: 68" x 87"

Block Size: 16" x 16"

Number of Blocks: 12

P R O J E C T N OT E S

Read all instructions before beginning

this project.

Materials listed are for complete quilt.

Cutting list provided is for the blocks in

Part 1 only, except where noted.


this project.

Stitch right sides together using a

1/4" seam allowance unless otherwise

specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume

40" of usable fabric width for yardage.

WOF – width of fabric

HST – half-square triangle

QST – quarter-square triangle

C U T T I N G

Refer to the fabric chart on page 12.

From blue print #1 cut:

• 4 (21/2") B squares

• 4 (11/2") C squares

Split Rail16" x 16" Finished Block

Make 1

A

Bow Tie16" x 16" Finished Block

Make 1

AB

C

Log Cabin16" x 16" Finished Block

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Here’s a TipCut a small square from each fabric

and tape it to a piece of paper,

numbering each fabric. Keep this as a

handy guide throughout the series as

you cut your fabrics. Not all fabrics are

used each month.

“ I love sampler quilts and

the opportunity to try different techniques in each block. I worked with lots of different fabrics from

one collection for this quilt, but it would be fun to dig into your

stash for a scrappier version as well."—Carolyn Beam




• 2 (1½" x WOF) strips, then subcut into:

2 (1½" x 3½") G strips

2 (1½" x 4½") H strips

2 (1½" x 5½") K strips

2 (1½" x 6½") L strips

2 (1½" x 7½") O strips

2 (1½" x 8½") P strips


• 2 (1½" x WOF) strips

• 2 (2½") B squares

• 2 (1½") C squares

From yellow print #1 cut:

• 4 (2½") D squares



From green print #1 cut:








2 (1½") C squares

2 (1½" x 3½") G strips

2 (1½" x 4½") H strips

2 (1½" x 5½") K strips

2 (1½" x 6½") L strips

2 (1½" x 7½") O strips

2 (1½" x 8½") P strips

From gray print #1 cut:







• 20 (2½") A squares



From white print #1 cut:


4 (1½" x 2½") E strips

4 (1½" x 3½") F strips

4 (1½" x 4½") I strips

4 (1½" x 5½") J strips

4 (1½" x 6½") M strips

4 (1½" x 7½") N strips


• 32 (1½" x WOF) strips (set aside until

part 4 of series)



20 (3½") BB squares (set aside until

part 4 of series)

6 (2½") B squares

6 (1½") C squares



part 4 of series)


part 4 of series)

From white #3 cut:


32 (2½") A squares

From multicolored stripe cut:

• 9 (2½" x WOF) binding strips (set aside

until part 4 of series)

CO M P L E T I N G T H E B LO C K S

Split Rail

1. Stitch one 11/2" WOF strip each green

print #1, yellow print #3, blue print #3

and gray print #4 together along the

length to make a strip set as shown in

Figure 1. Make two. Cut strip sets into

16 (41/2"-wide) segments as shown.

2. Draw a diagonal line from corner to

corner on the wrong side of each gray

print #3 A square.

3. Position a marked A square on a

blue/gray corner of a segment from

step 1 as shown in Figure 2, paying

attention to orientation of the segment

strips. Stitch on the drawn line. Trim

1/4" beyond the sewn line. Open and

press to complete one unit 1. Make 10.

4. Repeat step 3, placing A on a green/

yellow corner, to make six of unit 2 as shown

in Figure 3, noting position of the A square

and orientation of the segment strips.

5. In the same manner, make four of

unit 3 by adding a second A square to

the opposite corner of a unit 1 as shown

in Figure 4.

6. Referring to the Split Rail block

diagram, arrange the units into four

rows. Join the units in each row; press.

Sew the rows together. Press.

Figure 1

41/2"

41/2"

Cut 16

Figure 2

A

A

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A

Unit 1

Make 10

Figure 3

1/4"

A

A

Unit 2

Make 6

Figure 4

1/4"

A

A

Unit 3

Make 4

Cutting TipsFor efficient use of fabric, cut the

largest pieces first. Different shapes

will be cut from each fabric for the

blocks in each part of the series.

When subcutting strips for blocks

like the Log Cabin, unfold the WOF

strip and cut one of each size block

strip from each strip, starting with the

largest size and working up the list.


4. Arrange the step 2 A-C units and

blue print #3 B squares in two rows as

shown in Figure 7. Join the rows; sew

the rows together to make one bow

tie unit.

5. Repeat step 4 to make 16 bow tie units

using the A-C units from step 3 and the

matching B squares.

6. Referring to the Bow Tie block dia-

gram, arrange the bow tie units into four

rows. Stitch the units into rows; press.

Stitch the rows together; press.

3. Referring to Figure 6, repeat step 2 to

make a total of 32 A-C units (including

step 2 units) in the following colors for

the C squares:

• 8 gray print #1

• 6 each yellow print #2 and

green print #2

• 4 each blue print #1 and gray print #2

• 2 green print #3

Bow Tie

1. Mark a diagonal line from corner to

corner on the wrong side of each

C square.

2. Referring to Figure 5, position a

blue print #3 C square on a corner of a

white #3 A square. Stitch on the drawn

line. Trim 1/4" beyond the drawn line;

press. Make two blue print #3 A-C units. Figure 6

A

C

Make 8 Make 6 Make 6

Make 4 Make 4 Make 2

Figure 7

B

Bow Tie Unit

Daydream Fabric ChartFA B R I C S F R O M T H E S P R I N G B R O O K CO L L E C T I O N BY CO R E Y YO D E R F O R M O D A FA B R I C S

B LU E #4

B LU E B O N N E T

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B LU E #1

B LU E B O N N E T

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B LU E #3

B LU E B O N N E T

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B LU E #2

B LU E B O N N E T

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G R AY #3

S L AT E

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G R AY #2

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G R AY #1

S L AT E

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G R AY #4

S TO N E

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Y E L LO W #3

S U N N Y

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Y E L LO W #2

S U N N Y

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G R E E N #2

S P R O U T

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G R AY #5

S L AT E

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Y E L LO W #1

S U N N Y

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G R E E N #1

S P R O U T

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W H I T E #4

C LO U D

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B I N D I N G

M U LT I

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W H I T E #3

C LO U D

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W H I T E #1

C LO U D

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G R E E N #3

S P R O U T

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W H I T E #2

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Log Cabin

1. Referring to Figure 8, stitch an E strip

to the top of a D square as shown. Press.

Stitch an F strip to the left side of the

E-D unit. Press.

2. Referring again to Figure 8, continue

adding strips counterclockwise in

alphabetical order using one each blue

print #2 G, H, O and P strip, one each

green print #3 K and L strip, and one

each I, J, M and N strip to complete log

cabin section 1. Make two.

3. Referring to Figure 9, stitch an E strip

to the right side of a D square. Press.

Stitch an F strip to the top. Press.

4. Continue adding strips counterclock-

wise in alphabetical order using one

each green print #3 G, H, O and P strip,

one each blue print #2 K and L strip, and

one each I, J, M and N strip to complete a

log cabin section 2. Make two.

5. Refer to the Log Cabin block diagram

to arrange sections 1 and sections 2 in

two rows. Sew the sections into rows;

sew the rows together. Press.

The first three blocks of Daydream are

complete! You will find the next three

blocks in the Summer 2021 issue of

Quilter’s World. QW

Choose a fabric line that will inspire you to get creative with your series quilt! The Lucky in Love Bali Batiks

collection from Hoffman California-International Fabrics makes this design into a radiant and romantic

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Q U I LT E D BY D A R L E N E S Z A B O O F S E W G R AC E F U L Q U I LT I N G

Candy NeighborhoodSoft cotton-candy colors are served in Candy

Neighborhood, inspiring a rainbow arrangement of trees

and houses in this friendly town.

M AT E R I A L S

• 1/4 yard each medium green,

dark green, light blue, dark blue,

dark red and brown*

• 1/3 yard each gold, medium red,

orange, purple and dark purple*

• 3/8 yard pink*

• 1/2 yard each peach and medium blue*

• 5/8 yard light green*

• 2/3 yard aqua*

• 3/4 yard yellow*

• 1 yard lavender*

• 45/8 yards white*

• Backing to size

• Batting to size*


*Fabrics from Diamond Dust collection from Windham Fabrics and Tuscany Silk batting from Hobbs used to make sample.



this project.



specified.






C U T T I N G

From white cut:

• 112 (4") A squares

• 126 (11/2" x 41/2") B rectangles

• 28 (2") H squares

• 28 (2" x 31/2") I rectangles

• 49 (11/2" x 101/2") K sashing strips

• 10 (11/2" x WOF) L strips, stitch short ends

to short ends, then subcut into:

6 (11/2" x 631/2") L sashing strips

• 8 (5" x WOF) M/N strips, stitch short ends


2 (5" x 761/2") M border strips and

2 (5" x 721/2") N border strips

From yellow cut:

• 7 (21/2" x 41/2") F rectangles

• 14 (2" x 51/2") E rectangles

• 7 (2" x 71/2") D rectangles

• 5 (71/2" x 9") G rectangles

From gold cut:

• 7 (4" x 71/2") C rectangles

From light green cut:

• 8 (2" x 51/2") E rectangles


• 3 (71/2" x 9") G rectangles

From medium green cut:


From dark green cut:

• 4 (21/2" x 41/2") F rectangles

From light blue cut:


S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner





House7" x 10" Finished Block

Make 42

FE

D

A

B

B

C

Tree7" x 10" Finished Block

Make 14

JI

H

G

A

“ I love house quilts, and I make

sure I am always finding ways to incorporate houses into my designs.”

—Wendy Sheppard



House Block


corner on the wrong side of 84 A squares.

2. House blocks are made in the

following fabric combinations of C, D, E

and F rectangles:

• 9 blocks: light blue C/medium blue E

and D/dark blue F

• 8 blocks: purple C/lavender E and

D/dark purple F

• 7 blocks: medium red C/pink E and

D/dark red F

• 7 blocks: orange C/peach E and

D/brown F

• 7 blocks: gold C/yellow E, D and F

• 4 blocks: medium green C/light green

E and D/dark green F

3. To make one block, referring to the

list above, select one each C, D and

F rectangle, two each A squares and

E rectangles, and three B rectangles.

4. Referring to Figure 1, place an A square,

right sides together, at a corner of the

C rectangle. Sew on drawn line. Trim 1/4"

away from sewn line. Open and press.

Repeat with second A square at the

opposite corner of C to complete one

roof unit.

5. Sew a B rectangle to opposite long

sides of one F rectangle as shown in

Figure 2. Sew the remaining B rectangle

to the top of the unit as shown.

From medium blue cut:

• 18 (2" x 5½") E rectangles

• 9 (2" x 7½") D rectangles

From dark blue cut:

• 9 (2½" x 4½") F rectangles.

From pink cut:



From medium red cut:

• 7 (4" x 7½") C rectangles

From dark red cut:

• 7 (2½" x 4½") F rectangles

From peach cut:



Figure 1

1/4"1

/4"

A A

A AC C C

Figure 2

F

B

B

From orange cut:


From brown cut:


• 14 (1½" x 2") J rectangles

From aqua cut:

• 6 (7½" x 9") G rectangles

From lavender cut:



• 8 (2¼" x WOF) binding strips

From purple cut:


From dark purple cut:



Figure 3

E

D

Figure 4

1/4"

A A

A

G GG

Figure 5

1/4"

HH

H

G G G

Figure 6

I J

N

M

L

K

Candy NeighborhoodAssembly Diagram 72" x 85"

6. Referring to Figure 3, sew an E

rectangle to each side of the B-F unit.

Sew the D rectangle to the top of the

unit as shown.

7. Referring to the House block diagram,

sew together units made in steps 4 and 6

to complete one House block.

8. Repeat steps 3–7 to make 42

House blocks.

Tree Block

1. Draw a diagonal line from corner

to corner on the wrong side of the

remaining 28 A squares and all the

H squares.

2. To make one Tree block, select one

each G and J rectangle, two each A and

H squares, and two I rectangles.

3. Place an A square, right sides together,

at the top left corner of the G rectangle

as shown in Figure 4. Sew on drawn line.

Trim 1/4" away from sewn line. Open

and press. Repeat with the remaining

A square at the top right corner of

G as shown.

4. Referring to Figure 5, repeat step 3

sewing two H squares at the lower

left and right corners of the same

G rectangle.

5. Sew an I rectangle to the opposite

long sides of the J rectangle as shown in

Figure 6.

6. Referring to the Tree block diagram,

sew together units from steps 4 and 5 to

complete one Tree block.

7. Repeat steps 2–6 to make five yellow,

three light green and six aqua Tree blocks.

CO M P L E T I N G T H E Q U I LT

1. Referring to the Assembly Diagram

and photo, arrange and sew together

House blocks, Tree blocks and K sashing

strips as shown to make a pieced row.

2. Repeat step 1 to make a total of

seven rows.

3. Arrange pieced rows and six L sashing

strips as shown. Sew rows and sashing

strips together to complete quilt center.

4. Sew an M border strip to each long

side of the quilt center; press. Sew an

N border strip to the top and bottom to

complete quilt top.

5. Layer, quilt as desired and bind

referring to Quilting Basics. QW


D E S I G N BY W E N DY S H E P PA R D

Q U I LT E D BY D A R L E N E S Z A B O O F S E W G R AC E F U L Q U I LT I N G

Butterfly CollectionColorful butterflies gracefully fly across this throw-size quilt.

Did you know they can fly at speeds of up to 30 mph?

M AT E R I A L S

• 41/4 yards mint solid

• 3/8 yard each medium green, yellow

and medium aqua prints*

• 1/4 yard each light green, orange, light

aqua, light navy, navy stripe, small

white floral on red, red multicolored

floral, red floral on white, dark navy,

navy multicolored floral, large white

floral on red, red stripe and pink*

• 5/8 yard coral solid

• 1/8 yard gray solid

• Backing to size



*Shine On by Bonnie & Camille for Moda Fabrics and Tuscany Silk batting from Hobbs used to make sample.



this project.



specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of

usable fabric width for yardage.




C U T T I N G

From mint solid cut:

• 70 (41/4") A squares

• 140 (2") B squares

• 70 (11/2") C squares

• 70 (21/4") D squares

• 35 (1" x 41/2") G rectangles

• 35 (1" x 21/4") I rectangles

• 7 (91/2") J squares

• 35 (11/2" x 91/2") K rectangles

• 10 (11/2" x WOF) strips, stitch short ends


6 (11/2" x 591/2") L strips

• 7 (3" x WOF) M/N strips, stitch short ends


2 (3" x 691/2") M border strips and

2 (3" x 641/2") N border strips

From each medium green, yellow &

medium aqua cut:

• 10 (43/4" x 6") E rectangles (30 total)

From each light green, orange &

light aqua cut:

• 10 (4" x 43/4") F rectangles (30 total)

From each light navy, navy stripe,

small white floral on red, red multi-

colored floral & red floral on white cut:

• 8 (43/4" x 6") E rectangles (40 total)

From each dark navy, navy multi-

colored floral, large white floral on red,

red stripe & pink cut:

• 8 (4" x 43/4") F rectangles (40 total)

From coral solid cut:

• 8 (1" x 4") H rectangles

• 8 (21/4" x WOF) binding strips

From gray solid cut:

• 27 (1" x 4") H rectangles



corner on the wrong side of all the A, B, C

and D squares.

2. Select two matching E rectangles and

two each A and B squares.

3. Referring to Figure 1, place an A square

at top right corner of one E rectangle with

edges matching. Sew on drawn line. Trim

1/4" away from sewn line. Open and press.


with a B square at the bottom left corner

of the same E rectangle to complete a

left upper wing.

S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner



Block Size: 9" x 9"


Butterfly9" x 9" Finished Block

Make 35

I

H

G

F

E

D

A

B

C

Figure 1

1/4"

E

E

A

A

Figure 2

1/4" E E

A A

B

B

Left Upper Wing

Make 35

“ I was inspired by

butterfly collections at science fairs.” —Wendy Sheppard


5. Referring to Figure 3, repeat steps 3

and 4 with the remaining E rectangle

and A and B squares, placing A and B on

opposite corners as shown to complete a

right upper wing.

6. Repeat steps 2–5 to make 35 matching

mirror-image pairs of left and right

upper wings.

7. Select two matching F rectangles and

two each B, C and D squares.


with one each B, C and D square and

one F rectangle to complete a left

lower wing.


with the remaining F rectangle and B,

C and D squares, placing squares on

opposite corners as shown to complete

a right lower wing.

10. Repeat steps 7–9 to make 35

matching mirror-image pairs of left and

right lower wings.

11. Referring to Figure 6, sew a G rectan-

gle and an I rectangle to each short end

of one H rectangle. Press. Make a total of

35 body units.

Butterfly CollectionAssembly Diagram 64" x 74"

N

M

L

K

J

Figure 3

AA

BB

E

Right Upper Wing

Make 35

Figure 4

1/4"

1/4"1/4"

D

DCC

BB

F

F

Left Lower Wing

Make 35

Figure 5

D C

B

F

Right Lower Wing

Make 35

12. Referring to Figure 7, arrange two

matching upper wings, two matching

lower wings and one body unit as shown

in the combinations and quantities

listed to the right. Sew units together in

columns, then sew the columns together

to make 35 Butterfly blocks.

• Five blocks each: medium green/light

green, yellow/orange, and medium

aqua/light aqua

• Four blocks each: light navy/dark

navy, navy stripe/navy multicolored

floral, small white floral on red/large

white floral on red, red multicolored

floral/pink and red floral on

white/red stripe

Note: Use gray body units with all except

use coral body units for the navy wings.


1. Referring to the Assembly Diagram,

arrange Butterfly blocks into seven rows

of five blocks and one J square each,

adding K strips between each block/

square. Sew blocks and K strips into

rows. Sew rows and L strips together,

placing an L strip between each row, to

complete the quilt center. Press.

2. Stitch one M strip to each side of the

quilt center; press. Then stitch one N strip

to the top and bottom; press.



Figure 6

I

H

G

Body

Make 35 (27 gray & 8 coral)

Figure 7


22 Q U I LT E R ’ S W O R L D Spring 2021

Bloomin’BEAUTIES

D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY J OY H E I M A R K

Flowers for LarryBig beautiful blooms in a rainbow of colors are

surrounded by a bright floral border—a lovely

garden that will never need weeding!

M AT E R I A L S

• 1 roll (40-count) precut 21/2" strips* or

32 (21/2" x WOF) strips assorted tonals

• 13/4 yards cream with green floral*

• 3/8 yard olive tonal

• 13/4 yards multicolored floral*

• Backing to size

• Batting to size


*Dit-Dot Evolution Strip Roll and fabrics from Pretty in Pink and Unusual Garden II collections from In The Beginning Fabrics used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Beginner


Quilt Size: 591/4" x 701/2"

Block Size: 8" x 8"




this project.



specified.



When cutting precut strips, to avoid

mix-ups, keep the set of pieces cut from

the same strip together.




C U T T I N G

Tip: Not all precut strip rolls are created

equal—check strip widths for accuracy.

From each of 32 precut 21/2" strips cut:

• 1 (21/2") C square (32 total)

• 1 (21/2" x 41/2") D rectangle (32 total)

• 2 (21/2" x 61/2") E1/E2 rectangles (64 total)

• 1 (21/2" x 81/2") F rectangle (32 total)

From cream with green floral cut:

• 1 (125/8" x WOF) G strip then subcut into:

3 (125/8") G squares then cut twice

diagonally

• 1 (131/4" x WOF) strip then subcut into:

2 (65/8") H squares then cut once

diagonally

1 (125/8") G square then cut twice

diagonally (discard 2)

40 (21/2") B squares

• 32 (21/2" x 41/2") A rectangles

• 8 (21/2" x WOF) strips then subcut into:

120 (21/2") B squares (160 total)

PRECUTPERFECT

Flower8" x 8" Finished Block

Make 32

F

E2

E1

D

AB

B C

Instructions for a bonus

pillow can be found in the

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See notes and directions

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Bonus

Pillow


“ I originally called this quilt Rainbow Garden,

but while I was finishing it, my older brother Larry unexpectedly passed away. Having farmed all his life, he became a pioneer in the ethanol industry and was

known nationally as the ‘Ethanol Answer Man.’ He was also an avid gardener and had planted thousands

of flowers, either from seed or from those he over-wintered in the greenhouse he built. As I was quilting all the flowers, I knew this quilt had to be renamed Flowers

for Larry in his memory and given to his widow as a remembrance and a way to keep his beautiful flowers

alive every day.” —Joy Heimark


Bloomin’BEAUTIES



arrange blocks on point in eight diagonal

rows, adding G side and H corner

triangles as shown. Sew the blocks and

triangles together into rows. Press rows

in opposite directions so seams will nest.

2. Join rows to complete the quilt center.

3. Measure the height of the quilt center

(approximately 57") and trim two I inner

side border strips to fit. Sew to the sides

of the quilt center and press.

4. Measure the width of the quilt center

(approximately 453/4") and trim two

J inner top/bottom border strips to fit.

Sew to the top and bottom of the quilt

center and press.

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to measure,

cut and add the K outer side border

strips and the L outer top/bottom

border strips.



5. Referring to Figure 3, sew on the

marked lines on B for all units. [Sew on

the extra stitching lines.] Trim 1/4" from

stitching. [Trim halfway between the

two stitching lines. Set aside the smaller

HSTs.] Press away from B.

6. Refer to the block diagram to lay out

the A rectangle and the step 3 and 5

units as shown.

7. Sew the A rectangle and B-C unit

together, then add additional units to

each side, pressing away from A after

each addition, to complete one block.

8. Repeat steps 2–7 to make a total of

32 Flower blocks.

From olive tonal cut:

• 6 (1½" x WOF) I/J strips, stitch short

ends to short ends; set aside for inner

border strips

From multicolored floral cut:

• 6 (6½" x WOF) K/L strips, stitch short

ends to short ends; set aside for outer

border strips


1. Draw a diagonal line from corner

to corner on the wrong side of 128 B

squares. [Bonus Project: Draw a second

diagonal line 1/2" away from the first.]

2. Select one each C, D, E1, E2 and

F piece from the same fabric, and one

A rectangle, one unmarked B square and

four marked B squares.

3. Sew the unmarked B and C square

together as shown in Figure 1. Press

toward C.

4. Referring to Figure 2, lay out D, E1, E2

and F rectangles as shown and place a

marked B square right sides together at

the top of each rectangle, with the lines

oriented as shown.

L

K

J

I

H G

Flowers for LarryAssembly Diagram 591/4" x 701/2"

Figure 3

D

B

D

1/4"

B

Finished B Unit

21/2" x 41/2"

Figure 1

B C

Figure 2

B

B

BB

D

E1 E2

F

1/2"

Stitch for

bonus project

only

Make 32 of each



Bloomin’BEAUTIES



this project.



specified.



Refer to the Turned-Edge Applique

article by Erin Russek on page 52 for all

applique steps.




D E S I G N BY T I F FA N Y H AY E S

Q U I LT E D BY S COT T H AY E S

Petals & BloomsLovely flowers set in a garden trellis create this springtime quilt.

M AT E R I A L S

• 6 yards white*

• 11/4 yards burgundy*

• 1 yard light–medium pink*

• 1 yard dark–medium pink*

• 5/8 yard medium green*

• 13/8 yards yellow-green*

• 5/8 yard light green*

• 1/2 yard gray-green*

• Backing to size

• Batting to size



*Fabrics from Hoffman California-International Fabrics used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Intermediate





Flower15" x 15" Finished Block

Make 15

A

B

C

D

E F

Vine15" x 15" Finished Block

Make 15

G

H

O

P

N

M

From light green cut:

• 8 (3") K squares then cut

once diagonally (discard 1)

• 15 (51/2") O squares then cut

twice diagonally

From gray-green cut:

• 8 (3") L squares then cut


• 30 (37/8") P squares then cut

once diagonally

CO M P L E T I N G T H E

F LO W E R B LO C K S


corner on the wrong side of each B, E

and F square.

2. Referring to Figure 1, pin an E square

on one corner of an A square and a

B square on each of the three remaining

corners of A as shown. Sew on the drawn

lines, trim seam to 1/4" and press open to

complete one unit 1. Make 30.

C U T T I N G

Prepare a template for the petal using

the pattern provided.

From white cut:

• 180 (2") B squares

• 30 (31/2" x 91/2") C rectangles

• 30 (31/2" x 151/2") D rectangles

• 210 (3") G squares then cut

once diagonally

• 15 (101/4") H squares then cut

twice diagonally

From burgundy cut:


From light–medium pink cut:

• 30 (2") E squares

From dark–medium pink cut:

• 30 (2") F squares


• 8 (3") I squares then cut


• 15 (51/2") M squares then cut

twice diagonally

From yellow-green cut:

• 8 (3") J squares then cut


• 15 (51/2") N squares then cut

twice diagonally

• 9 (21/4" x WOF) binding strips Figure 1

E

A

BE

A

BB

1/4"

Unit 1

Make 30


“ The themes of spring and

scrappy came together, and the Petals & Blooms quilt design came

forth. I love the idea of scrappy, but it must have some control to make me

happy.” —Tiffany Hayes


Bloomin’BEAUTIES


with one each A and F square and three

B squares as shown to complete one

unit 2. Make 30.


each of unit 1 and unit 2 as shown;

sew together and press to complete a

flower unit. Make 15.

5. Referring to Figure 4, sew a C rect-

angle to each side of a flower unit and

a D rectangle to the top and bottom to

complete one Flower block. Make 15.

6. Refer to “Turned-Edge Appliqué” by

Erin Russek on page 52 and the pattern

given to cut and prepare:

• 90 petals from light–medium pink

• 90 petals from dark–medium pink

7. Referring to the block diagram,

position the petals as shown; baste

and stitch.

CO M P L E T I N G T H E V I N E B LO C K S

1. Referring to Figure 5a, sew one each

G and I triangles together and press to

make a G-I HST unit. Make 15.

2. Repeat step 1 to make 15 each G-J, G-K

and G-L HST units as shown in Figure 5b.

3. Referring to Figure 6, arrange one

each HST unit from steps 1 and 2 as

shown, sew together and press to

complete one unit 3. Make 15.

Figure 2

F

A

BF

A

BB

1/4"

Unit 2

Make 30

Figure 3

Flower Unit

Make 15

Figure 4

D

C

Figure 5

IG

G-I Unit

Make 15

J

G

G-J Unit

Make 15

K

G

G-K Unit

Make 15

L

G

G-L Unit

Make 15

a.

b.

Figure 6

Unit 3

Make 15


4. Referring to Figure 7a, sew a G triangle

to each side of an M triangle as shown

and press to make a G-M flying geese unit.

Make 60.

5. Repeat step 4 to make 60 each G-N

and G-O flying geese units as shown in

Figure 7b.

6. Referring to Figure 8, arrange one of

each flying geese unit from steps 4 and 5

with a P triangle as shown; sew together

and press to make one vine unit. Make 60.


unit 3 and two vine units as shown, sew

together and press to make a center vine

section. Make 15.


vine unit and two H triangles as shown;

sew together and press to make a corner

vine section. Make 30.

Petals & BloomsPetal

Cut as per instructions

Petals & BloomsAssembly Diagram 75" x 90"

Figure 7

MG

G-M Unit

Make 60

NG

G-N Unit

Make 60

OG

G-O Unit

Make 60

a.

b.

Figure 8

Vine Unit

Make 60

PM N O

G

Figure 9

Center Vine Section

Make 15

Figure 10

Corner Vine Section

Make 30

H

9. Referring to the block diagram,

arrange a center vine section with two

corner vine sections as shown; sew

together and press to make one Vine

block. Make 15.



arrange the blocks into six rows of five

blocks each as shown. Sew blocks into

rows and then sew rows together.

2. Layer, quilt as desired and bind the

quilt referring to Quilting Basics. QW

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P E TA L S & B LO O M S

T E M P L AT E


Bloomin’BEAUTIES

C U T T I N G

From dark gray cut:

• 2 (21/4" x 401/2") I border strips

• 2 (21/4" x 34") J border strips

• 288 (11/2") B squares

From medium gray print cut:

• 1 (81/2" x 301/2") H strip

• 1 (61/2" x 321/2") G strip

• 96 (11/2" x 21/2") C rectangles

• 96 (11/2") D squares

From light gray print cut:

• 48 (21/2") F squares

From each of 12 assorted-color print

fat eighths cut:

• 2 (21/2") A squares (24 total)

• 8 (11/2" x 41/2") E rectangles (96 total)

From black tonal cut:



Star


corner on the wrong side of 12 B squares.

M AT E R I A L S

• 1 yard dark gray

• 1 yard medium tan print

• 1/3 yard light tan print

• Fat eighth each 12 assorted-color

prints

• Fat eighth each 2 green prints

• 1/2 yard black tonal

• 5" x 10" rectangle dark brown print

• 3" square medium blue print

• 3" square medium gold print

• 9" x 12" rectangle purple print

• 4" x 61/2" rectangle light gold print

• 5" square each 3 assorted pinks

• 3" x 4" rectangle dark red print

• Backing to size

• Batting to size


• Fabric marking pencil

• 1/4" and 1/2" bias tape makers (optional)

• Thread


S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner



Block Size: 4" x 4"


D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY D E A N N E E I S E N M A N

Midnight GardenDig into your stash to create this unique nighttime

garden with trailing vines and flowers along two sides.



this project.



specified.


401/2" of usable fabric width for yardage

and 20" for fat quarters and fat eighths.




Stripes4" x 4" Finished Block

Make 24

F

E

Star4" x 4" Finished Block

Make 24

D

A

B

C

FR IENDLY

SC

RA

P

Organization TipGroup your assorted-color print fat

eighths into three groups of four

fat eighths each. Label your groups

1 through 3. When cutting out the

E pieces for the Stripes blocks, be

sure keep the E rectangles together

by group. This will help you stay

organized while piecing the blocks so

that each Stripes block will pull fabrics

from one group.


“ I enjoy collecting Civil War reproduction fabrics

and making scrap quilts. I often combine scrap quilting with another favorite of mine, needle-turned

hand appliqué. Midnight Garden is one of those combinations.” —Deanne Eisenman


Bloomin’BEAUTIES

2. Place a marked B square, right sides

together, on an A square as shown in

Figure 1. Sew along the line and finger-

press open. Measure the square to make

sure it still measures 21/2" square and

then trim off the excess fabric to leave a

1/4" seam allowance.

3. Repeat step 2, adding B squares to

the remaining corners of A as shown in

Figure 2.

4. Place a marked B square on a C rectan-

gle as shown in Figure 3. Sew along the

line, trim to 1/4" and press open as shown.

5. Repeat step 4, placing a B square at

the other end of the C rectangle to make

a flying geese unit as shown in Figure 4.

6. Repeat step 5 to make three more

flying geese units.

7. Lay out the unit from step 3, the four

flying geese units and four D squares

as shown in Figure 5. Sew together in

rows as shown. Sew the rows together to

complete the Star Block.

8. Repeat steps 1–7 to make a total of

24 Star blocks.

Stripes


corner on the wrong side of each

F square.

2. Join two different-print E rectangles

on the long side as shown in Figure 6.

3. Lay an F square facedown on the unit

from step 2 as shown in Figure 7. Sew

along the line, trim seam to 1/4" and press

open as shown.

Figure 4

BC

Flying Geese Unit

Make 4

Figure 5

D

Figure 6

Figure 7

1/4"

E

E

E

E

F

F

Figure 1

1/4"

A

B

Figure 2

A

B

Figure 3

1/4"

C CB

B


4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 with a second

pair of E rectangles, rotating the F square

as shown in Figure 8.

5. Join the units from steps 3 and 4 as

shown in Figure 9 to make a Stripes block.

6. Repeat steps 2–5 with the remaining

E rectangles and F squares to make a

total of 24 Stripes blocks.

Q U I LT TO P A S S E M B LY

1. Using a design wall or large flat

surface, lay the Star and Stripes blocks

out as shown in the Assembly Diagram,

placing three of each block in each

row and alternating the direction of

the Stripes blocks in every other row

as shown. Shift around the blocks to

distribute the colors evenly throughout

the quilt.

2. Join blocks together in rows; join rows.

3. Sew the G strip to the left side of the

quilt center. Then join the H strip to the

bottom.

4. Finally, join the I border strips to the

quilt top sides and the J border strips to

the top.

CO M P L E T I N G T H E A P P L I Q U É

1. Referring to Figure 10, lay a green

print fat eighth on cutting surface as

shown. To cut bias strips for appliqué

stems, align the 45-degree line of ruler

with the long edge of the fabric; make

the first cut. Measure and cut the strips

needed as follows:

• Bias strips for flower stems: 4 (1" x 14"),

2 (1" x 12") and 1 (1" x 3")

• Bias strips for berry stems: 4 (¾" x 5")

2. To make the stems, on the 1" wide

bias strips, fold each long edge under 1/4";

press to make a 1/2"-wide stem. Repeat

with the 3/4" bias strips to make 1/4" wide

stems. Alternately, use bias tape makers,

following manufacturer’s instructions.

3. Referring to the Appliqué Placement

Diagram and quilt photo, place prepared

stems on G and H as shown. Hand-stitch

the folded edges of stems in place using

a slip stitch or machine blanket stitch

along edges.

4. Prepare templates for large flower,

large flower center, large flower calyx,

small flower, small flower center, vase,

medallion, star, berry and leaf using

patterns provided and referring to

“Turned-Edge Appliqué” by Erin Russek

on page 52.

5. Referring to the list below for fabric

and number to make, trace the template

shapes onto the right side of the fabrics,

allowing at least 1/2" between shapes.

• Purple print: 6 large flowers

• Light gold print: 6 large flower centers

• Remaining green print fat eighth:

6 large flower calyxes and 18 leaves

• Assorted pink prints: 3 each small

flower (9 total)

• Dark gray print scraps: 9 small flower

centers

• Dark brown print: 1 vase

• Medium blue print: 1 medallion

• Medium gold print: 1 star

• Dark red print: 12 berries

6. For hand appliqué, cut the traced

shapes apart adding a 1/4" turn-under

allowance for turned-edge appliqué.


Diagram and quilt photo, arrange

the shapes onto G and H on the quilt

top and appliqué in place using a slip

stitch or a machine straight stitch and

matching thread.

Figure 8

1/4"

E E

F

F

E E

Figure 9

45-degree-angle line

Figure 10

Appliqué TipStart the appliqué with the stems.

Lay them out while referring to the

diagram for placement. Use the

other appliqué pieces as guides while

positioning the stems. Once you are

happy with the stem placement,

stitch them in place.

Slip Stitch

Midnight GardenAppliqué Placement Diagram


Bloomin’BEAUTIES




Midnight GardenLeaf


Midnight GardenLarge Flower


Midnight GardenMedallion


Midnight GardenSmall Flower


Midnight GardenAssembly Diagram 34" x 44"

J

I

H

G

Appliqué TipIf you have appliqué pieces that are

entirely appliquéd on top of another

larger piece, like the medallion and

star on the vase and the flower

centers, stitch those smaller appliqués

to the larger appliqué before stitching

the whole unit to the quilt top.

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T E M P L AT E S

Q U I LT E R S W O R L D . C O M 35

Midnight GardenBerry


Midnight

GardenLarge Flower

Calyx

Cut as per

instructions

Midnight GardenLarge Flower Center


Midnight GardenSmall Flower Center


Midnight GardenStar


Midnight GardenVase


M I D N I G H T G A R D E N

T E M P L AT E S

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“ I love the look of large floral

prints, and like many quilters, I am loath to cut them into small

pieces. This quilt layout works well for florals as well as other large

prints.” —Holly Daniels


D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY H O L LY D A N I E L S

Formal GardenSimple lines and oversize blocks highlight beautiful large

prints in this lap quilt. A feature print and two additional

fabrics sew up quickly for a great gift or to keep for yourself.

M AT E R I A L S

• 1¼ yards large floral

• 2¾ yards green

• ¾ yard white

• Backing to size


• Thread


*Warm & White batting from The Warm Company used to make sample.


& S A S H I N G

Floral Blocks

1. Referring to the block diagram, sew a

B strip to opposite sides of an A square.

Press away from A.

2. Sew a C strip to the remaining sides

of the A square. Press away from A.

Make 16 blocks.

Block Sashing

1. Referring to Figure 1, sew D, E and

F strips together along length to make

a strip set. Press seams toward F strips.

Cut strip set into 20 (2" x 121/2") block

sashing units.

Row Sashing

1. Referring to Figure 2, sew eight J squares,

four I squares and three H rectangles

together along short ends as shown.

Add a G rectangle to each short end.

Press seams toward J squares to make a

sashing row 2" x 56". Repeat to make a

total of five sashing rows.



this project.



specified.






C U T T I N G

From large floral cut:

• 16 (9½") A squares

From green cut:

• 21 (2" x WOF) strips; subcut into:

32 (2" x 9½") B strips

32 (2" x 12½") C strips

40 (2" x 2") J squares

• 2 (2" x WOF) F strips

• 6 (3" x WOF) K/L strips, stitch short ends


2 (3" x 56") K and 2 (3" x 61")

L border strips

• 7 (2½" x WOF) binding strips

From white cut:

• 2 (4¼" x WOF) D strips

• 1 (2" x WOF) E strip

• 7 (2" x WOF) strips, subcut into:

10 (2" x 5¾") G rectangles

15 (2" x 9½") H rectangles

20 (2" x 2") I squares

S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner


Quilt Size: 601/2" x 601/2"



Floral12" x 12" Finished Block

Make 16

AB

C

Figure 1

Sashing Unit

Cut 20

2"

FE

D

FE

D

121/2"

Figure 2

Sashing Row

Make 5

56"

2" J I HG

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1. Referring to Assembly Diagram,

arrange blocks and block sashing units

into four rows of four blocks. Place

sashing rows between the rows and at

the top and bottom. Sew blocks and

block sashing units together; press

toward blocks. Sew rows and sashing

rows together; press toward block rows.

2. Stitch one K border strip to each side

of the quilt center; press away from

center. Stitch one L border strip to the

top and bottom; press away from center.



L

K

Formal GardenAssembly Diagram 601/2" x 601/2"

This quilt is ideal for showcasing any

large print you just don’t want to cut

up into small pieces. Celebrate a special

day or add a burst of color using Cue the

Confetti by Hoffman California-International Fabrics.

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YOUR

WAY

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this project.


40" of usable fabric width for yardage

and 20" for fat quarters and fat eighths.

WOF - width of fabric

C U T T I N G

From white solid cut:

• 1 (30") M square

From green tonal cut:

• 12 (1" x 31/2") bias stem strips

• 12 (1" x 21/2") bias stem strips

• 8 (1" x 5") bias stem strips

From light green stripe cut:

• 2 (11/2" x 271/2") N border strips

• 2 (11/2" x 291/2") O border strips

From blue-and-yellow print cut:

• 2 (51/2" x 291/2") P border strips

• 2 (51/2" x 391/2") Q border strips


CO M P L E T I N G T H E A P P L I Q U É

Refer to “Turned-Edge Appliqué” by Erin

Russek on page 52 for all steps.

1. Referring to Figure 1, fold the bias

stem strips in half, wrong

side together, stitch 1/4"

from the fold and trim

the seam allowance to

1/8". Press the tubes flat,

centering the seam

allowance on the back.

D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY E R I N R U S S E K

Buttercup BouquetThis pretty little bouquet of blossoms, buds and leaves

is sure to brighten any room. Practice turned-edge

appliqué while creating this beauty.

M AT E R I A L S

• 1 yard white solid

• 1/4 yard green tonal

• 3/8 yard light green stripe

• 13/8 yards blue-and-yellow print

• 3/8 yard or fat quarter yellow check

• 3/8 yard or fat quarter yellow tonal

• 1/4 yard or fat eighth blue solid

• 1/4 yard or fat eighth light blue dot

• 3/8 yard total assorted green prints

• Backing to size

• Batting to size


• Thread


2. Fold the M square in half twice and

diagonally in both directions and lightly

press to make a guide for appliqué

placement.

3. Referring to Figure 2, position the

stems on the M square as shown; baste

and stitch.

4. Prepare templates for pieces A–L

using the patterns provided.

5. Use the templates to cut and prepare:

• From yellow check: 12 A

• From yellow tonal: 16 B, 4 H and 1 L

• From blue solid: 16 C and 20 G

• From light blue dot: 16 D and 8 K

• From assorted green prints: 16 E

and 64 F

• From blue-and-yellow print: 1 I

• From white solid: 1 J


Diagram position the appliqués in

alphabetical order on the A square as

shown; baste and stitch.

7. Trim the appliquéd square to

271/2" x 271/2", keeping the design centered.

S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner




Number of Blocks: 1

CHALLENGE

YOURSELF

Bouquet27" x 27" Finished Block

Make 1

M

Figure 1

1/4"

1/8"

Figure 2

M



Bloomin’BEAUTIES



1. Sew the N border strips to the sides of

the appliquéd square and the O border

strips to the top and bottom.

2. Sew the P border strips to the sides

and the Q border strips to the top and

bottom to complete the quilt top.



Buttercup BouquetA, B & C


B

A

C

L

KJ

I

HG

F E

DAB

C

Buttercup BouquetAppliqué Placement Diagram

Q

P N

O

Buttercup BouquetAssembly Diagram 39" x 39"

G

H

Buttercup BouquetG & H


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T E M P L AT E S


Bloomin’BEAUTIES

Buttercup BouquetI, J, K & L


K

L

J

I

Buttercup BouquetD & E


D

E

Buttercup BouquetF


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STR

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AIR

(C

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specified.

Accurate 1/4" seam allowances are

essential for seaming strip sets.

D E S I G N BY N A N C Y S COT T

Q U I LT E D BY M A S T E R P I E C E Q U I LT I N G

Petal PowerThis fun throw-size quilt mixes raw-edge–fusible appliqué

flowers with simple Nine-Patch blocks. The color placement

within the nine-patches creates a secondary trellis pattern.

M AT E R I A L S

• 21/2 yards cream tonal*

• 2 yards purple tonal*

• 1/4 yard green tonal*

• 1/2 yard dark pink tonal*

• 3/8 yard or fat quarter light pink tonal*

• 1 (10") square gold tonal*

• 11/2 yards fusible web with paper

release*

• Backing to size


• Threads to match fabrics



*Fabrics from Solid-ish collection by Kimberly Einmo for Timeless Treasures; Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 and Soft & Bright batting from The Warm Company used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner



Block Size: 6" x 6"


Materials and cutting lists assume 40"

of usable fabric width for yardage and

20" for fat quarters.

Refer to Raw-Edge Fusible Appliqué

sidebar for all appliqué steps.




C U T T I N G

From cream tonal cut:

• 18 (71/2") A squares

• 18 (21/2" x WOF) B strips

• 37 (27/8") F squares then cut

once diagonally

• 1 (31/4") I square then cut

twice diagonally

From purple tonal cut:

• 13 (21/2" x WOF) D strips

• 14 (21/2") H squares


From green tonal cut:

• 2 (21/2" x WOF) C strips

From dark pink tonal cut:

• 4 (21/2" x WOF) E strips

• 12 (21/2") G squares


A P P L I Q U É F LO W E R B LO C K S

1. Refer to Raw-Edge Fusible Appliqué

instructions on page 50 and patterns

given to prepare and cut:

• 18 flower centers from gold tonal

• 72 outer petals from purple tonal

• 72 inner petals from light pink tonal

Nine-Patch 16" x 6" Finished Block

Make 24

DB

C

Nine-Patch 26" x 6" Finished Block

Make 30

E

DB

Appliqué Flower6" x 6" Finished Block

Make 18

A


“ I love quilts with secondary

patterns, and this quilt is full of them. It is amazing how simple Nine-Patch

blocks create an intricate trellis pattern when assembled.” —Nancy Scott


Bloomin’BEAUTIES

2. Referring to Figure 2, sew one D strip

to each long side of a C strip and press

toward D to make a strip set. Repeat to

make two strip sets. Cut 24 (21/2" x 61/2")

D-C-D segments.


B-D-B segments and one D-C-D segment

as shown; sew together and press to

complete one Nine-Patch 1 block.

Make 24.


N I N E - PATC H 2 B LO C K S

1. Referring to Figure 4, sew one B strip

to each long side of a D strip and press



B-D-B segments.

2. Referring to Figure 5, sew one each

B, D and E strips together lengthwise

as shown and press toward E and D

to make a strip set. Repeat to make

two strip sets. Cut 30 (21/2" x 61/2")

E-B-D segments.


to each long side of an E strip and press

toward E to make a strip set. Repeat to


B-E-B segments.


segment each from steps 1, 2 and 3

as shown; sew together and press to

complete one Nine-Patch 2 block.

Make 30.

2. Refer to the block diagram to position

appliqués on the A squares starting with

the outer petals, then the inner petals and

lastly the flower centers. Fuse in place.

3. Machine straight-stitch around each

shape using matching thread. Trim the

blocks to 61/2" square keeping the design

centered to complete 18 Appliqué

Flower blocks.


N I N E - PATC H 1 B LO C K S


to each long side of a D strip and press


make three strip sets. Cut 48 (21/2" x 61/2")

B-D-B segments.

Figure 1

61/2"

B-D-B Segments

Cut 48

21/2"

D

B

Figure 2

61/2"

D-C-D Segments

Cut 24

21/2"

D

C

Figure 3

Figure 4

61/2"

B-D-B Segments

Cut 30

21/2"

D

B

Figure 5

61/2"

E-B-D Segments

Cut 30

21/2"

E

D

B

Figure 6

61/2"

B-E-B Segments

Cut 30

21/2"

E

B

Figure 7



S E T T I N G T R I A N G L E S

1. Referring to Figure 8, sew one each

B and D strips together lengthwise

and press toward D to make a strip set.

Repeat to make two strip sets. Cut 22

(2½" x 4½") B-D segments.

2. Referring to Figure 9, arrange a

B-D segment, an H square and three

F triangles as shown; sew together and

press to complete a top-bottom setting

triangle. Make 10.

3. Referring to Figure 10a, arrange a

B-D segment, a G square and three

F triangles as shown; sew together and

press to complete a side setting triangle.

Make six.

4. Referring to Figure 10b, repeat step 3

to make six reverse side setting triangles

as shown.

5. Referring to Figure 11, arrange an

H square, two F triangles and an I trian-

gle as shown; sew together and press to

complete a corner triangle. Make four.

Petal PowerAssembly Diagram 51" x 59"

Figure 8

B-D Segments

Cut 22

21/2"

41/2"B

D

Figure 9

H

F

B D

Top-Bottom

Setting TriangleMake 10

Figure 10

a. b.

G

F

BD

Side Setting

Triangle

Make 6

Reverse

Side Setting

Triangle

Make 6

Corner Triangle

Make 4

Figure 11

HF

I

Petal PowerFlower Center

Cut as per

instructions

Petal PowerInner Petal


Petal PowerOuter Petal




arrange the blocks and setting triangles

as shown. Sew together in diagonal

rows. Note: Using spray starch to stabilize,

handle edges carefully. Press to complete

the quilt top.



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P E TA L P O W E R

T E M P L AT E S


Bloomin’BEAUTIES

One of the easiest ways to appliqué is the raw-edge fusible-web method. Individual pieces of paper-backed fusible web are fused to the wrong side of specified fabrics, cut out and then fused together in a motif or individually to a foundation fabric, where they are machine-stitched in place.

Choosing Appliqué FabricsDepending on the appliqué, you may want to consider using batiks. Batik is a much tighter weave and, because of the manufacturing process, does not fray. If you are thinking about using regular quilting cottons, be sure to stitch your raw-edge appliqués with blanket/buttonhole stitches instead of a straight stitch.

Cutting Appliqué Pieces1. Fusible appliqué shapes should be reversed for this technique.

2. Trace the appliqué shapes onto the paper side of paper-backed fusible web. Leave at least 1/4" between shapes. Cut out shapes leaving a margin around traced lines. Note: If doing several identical appliqués, trace reversed shapes onto template material to make reusable templates for tracing shapes onto the fusible web.

3. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and fuse shapes to wrong side of fabric as indicated on pattern for color and number to cut.

4. Cut out appliqué shapes on traced lines. Remove paper backing from shapes.

5. Again following fusible web manufacturer’s instructions, arrange and fuse pieces to quilt referring to quilt pattern. Or fuse together shapes on top of an appliqué ironing mat to make an appliqué motif that can then be fused to the quilt.

Stitching Appliqué EdgesMachine-stitch appliqué edges to secure the appliqués in place and help finish the raw edges with matching or invisible thread (Photo A). Note: To show stitching, all samples have been stitched with contrasting thread.

Invisible thread can be used to stitch appliqués down when using the blanket or straight stitches. Do not use it for the satin stitch. Definitely practice with invisible thread before using it on your quilt; it can sometimes be difficult to work with.

A short, narrow buttonhole or blanket stitch is most commonly used (Photo B). Your machine manual may also refer to this as an appliqué stitch. Be sure to stitch next to the appliqué edge with the stitch catching the appliqué.

Practice turning inside and outside corners on scrap fabric before stitching appliqué pieces. Learn how your machine stitches so that you can make the pivot points smooth (Photo C).

1. To stitch outer corners, stitch to the edge of the corner and stop with needle in the fabric at the corner point. Pivot to the next side of the corner and continue to sew (Photo D). You will get a box on an outside corner.

Photo A

Straight

stitch

Photo B

Buttonhole

or blanket

stitch

Photo C

Pivot point

Photo D

2. To stitch inner corners, pivot at the inner point with needle in fabric (Photo E). You will see a Y shape in the corner.

3. You can also use a machine straight stitch. Turn corners in the same manner, stitching to the corners and pivoting with needle in down position (Photos F and G).

General Appliqué Tips1. Use a light- to medium-weight stabilizer behind an appliqué to keep the fabric from puckering during machine stitching (Photo H).

2. To reduce the stiffness of a finished appliqué, cut out the center of the fusible web shape, leaving 1/4"–1/2" inside the pattern line. This gives a border of adhesive to fuse to the background and leaves the center soft and easy to quilt.

3. If an appliqué fabric is so light colored or thin that the background fabric shows through, fuse a lightweight interfacing to the wrong side of the fabric. You can also fuse a piece of the appliqué fabric to a matching piece, wrong sides together, and then apply the fusible web with a drawn pattern to one side. ●

Photo E

Pivot point

Photo F Photo G

Photo H

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Turned-Edge Appliqué

To make reusable templatesTrace the pattern onto the plastic

using a permanent marker and then

cut it out. Run your finger over the

edge of the plastic to make sure it is

free of snags and bumps. If you find

any, use an emery board to smooth

them away.

TipsFROM THE PROS

I have loved hand appliqué for almost as long as I have been quilting.

Whether it’s a complex album quilt or a simple throw quilt, all my quilts have

some form of appliqué. There is just something so magical about stitching

by hand.

Over the years, I have tried many different types of appliqué and what

works best for me is turned-edge appliqué. In this technique, you use tem-

plates and starch to press the seam allowance to the back of the appliqué

shape before stitching it to the quilt. This way you are not trying to turn and

stitch at the same time and can get smooth, clean edges on your

appliqués. This article outlines this simple and effective method.

To get started you will need heat-resistant template plastic, liquid starch,

a small stencil brush, a permanent fine-point marker, a water-soluble fabric

marker, an emery board and fabric glue. You will also need an iron, a pressing

surface and basic hand-sewing supplies. For template material, I like Templar

from Heirloom Stitches because it is thin, which makes it easy to get a nice

turned edge. For starch, I use Mary Ellen's Best Press. Be sure to use craft

scissors (not your fabric scissors!) to cut out the plastic templates.

You can master beautiful hand appliqué

with these easy steps.BY E R I N R U S S E K


To make appliqué shapesTrace the template on the wrong

side of the fabric with a water-soluble

marker and cut the fabric ¼" outside

the drawn line.

Center the plastic template on the

wrong side of the fabric shape and

apply starch to the seam allowance

with a stencil brush. Turn the seam

allowance toward the template and

press with a dry iron set on medium

heat. Continue slowly turning the

For shapes with inner pointsClip the fabric at each point as

shown. I find it helpful to starch

and press the inner points first.

Then slowly starch and press the

outer curves.

seam allowance and pressing to the

back of the template until all the

necessary edges are turned under.

When the appliqué is pressed, remove

the template and use it to make more

appliqués as needed.

For tightly curved shapes, turn

smaller amounts of fabric at a time

to ensure smooth curves. For shapes

that have points, fold the point to the

back of the template first and then

starch and press.


Once the appliqués are basted, it

is time to sew. I like to secure the ap-

pliqués by hand-stitching, but this

method is also compatible with ma-

chine stitching. To sew, I use thread

matching the appliqué shape and a

small blind stitch along the folded

edge of the appliqué.

To start blind-stitching, bring the

knotted thread up from the back of

the block and through the edge of the

appliqué. Stitch into the background

fabric just opposite from where the

needle came up through the appli-

qué shape. Repeat until the appliqué

shape is secure, keeping stitches close

together. Aim for 10–12 stitches per

inch. To finish, bring the thread to

the back of the block and secure with

a knot behind the appliqué.

I have used this technique to cre-

ate many appliqué quilts over the

years. The small investment of time

spent preparing the appliqués leads

to great results and a pleasant stitch-

ing experience. I hope you give it

a try! QW

Once you have made all the appliqué shapes

Prepare your quilt block by bast-

ing the stems and shapes in place

with washable fabric glue. Find the

center of the background fabric and

pin the pattern to the wrong side,

aligning centers. If the background

fabric is hard to see through, use

a light box or sunny window for

this step.

I use pressed bias strips for stems

and baste them first. Apply a small

amount of glue to the stem area on

the background and place the stem

in position. Next, apply small dots

of glue to the seam allowance of

the other appliqué shapes and place

them in position on the background

fabric. I baste all the appliqués in

place before stitching them down

permanently.

TipsFROM THE PROS

For circlesCut the fabric in the same way as

with other appliqués. Here I am us-

ing Perfect Circles from Karen Kay

Buckley. Sew a running stitch in the

seam allowance as shown. Place the

template on the wrong side of the fab-

ric and pull the thread until the seam

allowance turns to the back. Apply

starch and press until dry. Remove the

plastic circle.

Seeds of Glory is reminiscent of summers past

when Great Grandma Lily and I watched, what

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blooms in her flower beds. Gorgeous hues of

deep, rich reds, vibrant blues, and must-have

neutrals are the core of this beautiful line.

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Around THE HOUSE

“ Brightly colored tulips

brighten our days in early spring. We look forward to seeing the tulip leaves break ground as

the earth wakes up from its winter sleep!” —Cathey Laird


A Sign of SpringWelcome spring with this colorful wall quilt—a sure sign spring is near and the cold days of winter are almost over.

M AT E R I A L S

• 1/2 yard medium green*

• 1/4 yard dark green*

• 1/8 yard each yellow and purple*

• 7/8 yard pink*

1/3 yard white*

• Backing to size*


• Thread*

• Y Block Ruler by Cathey Marie Designs

(optional)


*Fabrics from Banyan Batiks’ Shadows collection; Warm & Natural batting from The Warm Company; and thread from Aurifil used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Beginner


Quilt Size: 121/2" x 38" Block Size: 71/2" x 71/2"Number of Blocks: 4


If using the optional Y Block Ruler tool, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to make units in the quantities and sizes listed below. Your cutting requirements may differ.1. Mark a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of all the D, M, G and O squares.2. Referring to Figure 1, place an O square on a C square right sides together. Sew 1/4" from marked line on both sides. Cut on the line to yield two C-O units. Press toward C and trim unit to 11/2" x 11/2". Repeat to make two more C-O units.

3. Referring to Figure 2 for orientation of the marked lines, place a G square on a P rectangle. Sew on the marked line. Trim the corner off, leaving a 1/4" seam allowance and press. Repeat to make a total of eight G-P units and four reverse G-P units. Each unit should measure 11/2" x 2".


Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a 1/4" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.WOF – width of fabric HST – half-square triangle QST – quarter-square triangle

C U T T I N G


• 2 (2" x 10") A border strips

• 2 (2" x 351/2") B border strips

• 2 (2") C squares

• 16 (11/2") D squares


From dark green cut:

• 8 (1" x 51/2") E strips

• 4 (1" x 3") F strips

• 24 (11/2") G squares

From each yellow & purple cut:

• 2 (41/4") H squares

• 2 (37/8") I squares then cut

once diagonally

From pink cut:

• 2 (41/4") H squares

• 2 (37/8") I squares then cut

once diagonally

• 4 (2") J squares

• 5 (11/2" x 8") K strips

• 2 (11/2" x 351/2") L strips

From white cut:

• 6 (41/4") M squares

• 4 (3") N squares

• 2 (2") O squares

• 12 (11/2" x 2") P rectangles

• 20 (11/2" x 3") Q rectangles

• 8 (11/2" x 4") R rectangles

D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY C AT H E Y L A I R D O F C AT H E Y M A R I E D E S I G N S

Tulips71

/2" x 71/2" Finished Block

Make 4

R

Q

P

O

N

M

I

H

G

F

E

D

C

Figure 1

1/4"C

O

C

O

C-O Unit

Make 4

Figure 2

G-P Unit

Reverse

G-P Unit

PP

G

G

Make 8 Make 4


4. Referring to Figure 3 for orientation of the marked lines, repeat step 3 with remaining G squares and 12 Q rectangles to make eight G-Q units and four reverse G-Q units. Each unit should measure 1½" x 3".5. Referring again to Figure 3, repeat step 4 with eight D squares and remaining Q rectangles to make four each D-Q and reverse D-Q units. Each unit should measure 1½" x 3".

6. Referring to Figure 4 for orientation of the marked lines, repeat step 4 with remaining D squares and R rectangles to make four each D-R units and reverse D-R units. Each unit should measure 1½" x 4".

7. Referring to Figure 5, arrange one each D-Q, D-R, G-P and G-Q unit and one E strip in three columns as shown. Sew units together into columns, then sew the columns together to complete a left stem unit that measures 3" x 5½". Press seams toward darker fabric. Repeat to make a total of four.

8. Referring to Figure 6, arrange one each C-O, G-P, and G-Q unit and one F strip in three columns as shown. Sew units together into columns, then sew the columns together to complete a center stem unit that measures 3" x 3". Press seams toward darker fabric. Repeat to make a total of four.

9. Referring to Figure 7, arrange one each D-Q, D-R, G-P reverse and G-Q reverse unit and one E strip in three columns as shown. Sew units together into columns, then sew the columns together to complete a right stem unit that measures 3" x 5½". Press seams toward darker fabric. Repeat to make a total of four.

10. Referring to Figure 8, repeat step 2 to pair, sew and trim two each yellow, pink and purple H squares and M squares to yield four H-M units in each color (12 total). Do not trim down.

11. Referring to Figure 9, cut each H-M unit in half diagonally perpendicular to the seam and discard half of each unit as shown.

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12. Referring to Figure 10, sew each reserved unit from step 11, centered, to a matching-color I triangle; press seam toward I. Trim unit to 3" x 3". Repeat to make four tulip units of each color (12 total).

13. Referring to the block diagram for placement, arrange one of each color tulip unit and one each left, center and right stem unit in three columns, adding an N square to the top of the center tulip unit. Sew units together in columns, pressing seams toward the top, then sew columns together to complete the block. Repeat to make four Tulips blocks.

CO M P L E T I N G T H E WA L L Q U I LT

1. Referring to the Assembly Diagram, arrange blocks in one column and add K sashing strips between each block and at the top and bottom of the column. Sew blocks and K strips together, pressing toward K. Sew L strips to the long sides of the quilt, pressing toward L. 2. Sew a J square to each end of both A border strips. 3. Sew a B border strip to each long side and then add a J-A border strip to each short end, pressing away from center.4. Layer, quilt as desired and bind referring to Quilting Basics. QW

Figure 4

D-R Unit

Reverse

D-R Unit

RR

DD

Make 4 Make 4

Figure 5

E

Left Stem Unit

Make 4

G G

P

R

D

D

Q

Q

Figure 8

H

M

MH

H-M Units

Make 4 each color1/4"

Figure 9

Discard

Figure 3

Q

G

Q

G

Make 8 Make 4

G-Q UnitReverse

G-Q Unit

Q

D

Q

D

Make 4 Make 4D-Q Unit

Reverse

D-Q Unit

Figure 6

O

FC

Center Stem Unit

Make 4

G G

QP

Figure 7

Right Stem Unit

Make 4

G G

Q

Q

P

D

D

R

Figure 10

I

M

H

Tulip Units

Make 4 each


L

K

J A

B

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A neutral background allows the colors to pop in this unique-looking double star block. Make all the center

patches the same fabric or use a different fabric for each one.

Forever Blooms

M AT E R I A L S

• Fat eighth large-scale print*

• 5/8 yard green*

• 1/3 yard light red*

• 7/8 yard red*

• 7/8 yard white*

• 5/8 yard blue*


• Batting to size

• Thread


*Fabrics from the Conservatory collection by Jill Finley of Jillily Studio for Riley Blake Designs used to make sample.




Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage and 20" for fat eighth.

If you wish to fussy-cut the A squares, you may need a fat quarter instead of a fat eighth.WOF – width of fabricHST – half-square triangle QST – quarter-square triangle

C U T T I N G

From large-scale print cut:

• 3 (51/2") A squares

From green cut:

• 24 (3" x 51/2") B rectangles

• 2 (37/8") C squares then cut

once diagonally

From light red cut:

• 12 (33/8") D squares then cut

once diagonally

From red cut:

• 12 (3") E squares

• 24 (3") F squares

• 6 (37/8") G squares then cut

once diagonally


S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner


Runner Size: 59" x 26"Block Size: 15" x 15"Number of Blocks: 3

D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY G I N A G E M P E S AW

From white cut:

• 12 (3") H squares

• 24 (3") I squares

• 12 (33/8") J squares then cut

once diagonally

• 4 (37/8") K squares then cut

once diagonally

• 5 (2" x WOF) L/M strips, stitch short ends


4 (2" x 151/2") L and 2 (2" x 511/2")

M sashing strips

From blue cut:

• 3 (31/2" x WOF) N/O strips, stitch short ends


2 (31/2" x 121/2") N and 2 (31/2" x 451/2")

O border strips

• 5 (11/2" x WOF) P/Q strips, stitch short ends


2 (11/2" x 241/2") P and 2 (11/2" x 591/2")

Q border strips


1. Sew one D and one J triangle together to make a D-J unit as shown in Figure 1. Make 24.2. Sew one E, one H and two D-J units together into a four-patch unit as shown in Figure 2. Make 12.

Bloom15" x 15" Finished Block

Make 3

J I

HF

ED

A

B

Figure 1

D-J Unit

Make 24

J

D

Figure 2

Four-Patch Unit

Make 12

E

H

A V A I L A B L E

YOURQUILT

YOUR

WAY


“ This quilt was inspired

by that first springtime picnic when the flowers have just started to bloom and the winter chill in the air has

gone.” —Gina Gempesaw


3. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of all F and I squares.4. Place an I square on one end of a B rectangle as shown in Figure 3. Sew on the marked line, trim seam allowance to ¼" and press open. Place an F square on the opposite end of the B rectangle as shown. Sew on the marked line, trim seam allowance to ¼" and press open to complete a B-I-F unit. Make 12.

5. Referring to Figure 4 and step 4, make a reversed B-I-F unit. Make 12.

6. Sew one each B-I-F and reversed B-I-F unit together as shown in Figure 5 to make a side unit. Make 12.

7. Lay out four four-patch units, four side units and one A square as shown. Sew the units together in each row. Sew the rows together to complete one block. Make a total of three blocks.

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Figure 4

Reversed

B-I-F Unit

Make 12

Figure 5

Side Unit

Make 12

Figure 6

A

Figure 3

1/4"

1/4"

B-I-F Unit

Make 12

I

I

F

FB

B


CO M P L E T I N G T H E R U N N E R

1. Sew one C and one G triangle to-gether to make a C-G unit as shown in Figure 7. Make 4.

2. Sew one K and one G triangle together to make a K-G unit as shown in Figure 8. Make 8.

Q

P

O

N

M

L

Forever BloomsAssembly Diagram 59" x 26"

Figure 7

C-G Unit

Make 4

G

C

Figure 8

G-K Unit

Make 8

K

G

A neutral palette with a pop of color in the center

gives this block a totally different look. Make all

the center patches the same color or use a

different fabric for each one.A V A I L A B L E

YOURQUILT

YOUR

WAY

3. Referring to the Assembly Diagram, sew three blocks together alternating with four L sashing strips. Sew M strips to the top and bottom. 4. Sew a K-G unit to each end of both N strips. Sew to opposite sides of the runner.

5. Sew a K-G unit to each end of both O strips; sew a C-G unit to each K-G unit as shown. Sew strips to the top and bottom of the runner. 6. Sew P strips to opposite sides of the runner. Sew Q strips to the top and bottom. 7. Layer, quilt as desired and bind to finish, referring to Quilting Basics. QW


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Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.WOF – width of fabricHST – half-square triangle QST – quarter-square triangle

C U T T I N G

From white cut:

• 1 (121/2" x 281/2") A rectangle

• 4 (31/2") E squares

• 64 (21/2") F squares



• 24 (11/2") B squares

• 4 (11/2" x WOF) strips, stitch short ends


2 (11/2"x 161/2") G and 2 (11/2" x 581/2")

H border strips

From green cut:

• 32 (21/2" x 41/2") K rectangles

• 4 (21/2") L squares

• 12 (2" x 41/2") J rectangles

• 6 (11/2" x 41/2") I rectangles


D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY J U L I E W E AV E R

Think Spring!Chase winter away with this bright and cheery table runner. Pieced posies in planters add a splash of color and give you plenty of space to add your own arrangement to your tablescape.

M AT E R I A L S

• 11/4 yards white*

• 1 yard green*

• 1/8 yard dark brown*

• 1/8 yard light brown*

• 1/8 yard coral*

• 1/8 yard yellow*

• 1/8 yard red*



• Fusible web*

• Thread


*Fabric from the Prim collection from Riley Blake Designs; Warm & Natural cotton batting and Lite Steam-A-Seam 2 from The Warm Company used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner


Runner Size: 58" x 18"Block Size: 12" x 12"Number of Blocks: 2

From dark brown cut:

• 2 (11/2" x 121/2") N strips

From light brown cut:

• 2 (31/2" x 121/2") M strips

From coral cut:

• 8 (21/2") O squares

From yellow cut:

• 8 (21/2") P squares

From red cut:

• 8 (21/2") Q squares


1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each B, C and E square.2. Place a B square right sides together on a corner of one O square as shown in Figure 1. Sew on the drawn line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Make eight B-O units.

Planter12" x 12" Finished Block

Make 2

QPO

N

M

J I

E

D

B

C

Figure 1

1/4"

OO

B

B

B-O Unit

Make 8

Here’s a TipPress, press, press! When you pay

attention to pressing as you’re making

a quilt top, the quilting seems to go

more smoothly.





“ I was in need of

something bright and cheery the day I drew this runner.

Flower blocks always make me happy!” —Julie Weaver


9. Sew one N strip to the top of one E-M unit as shown in Figure 7. Make two pot units.

10. Lay out one each O, P and Q flower unit, three stem units and one pot unit as shown in Figure 8. Stitch the units together in rows and join the rows to complete the Planter Block. Make two.

11. Prepare template for the flower center using the pattern provided. Trace six flower centers onto the paper side of the fusible web. Cut shapes apart and fuse to the wrong side of the remaining dark brown fabric. Center a flower center on each flower unit and machine blanket-stitch around the edges of the appliqués using matching thread.

right sides together on the bottom of one J rectangle. Make a pencil mark where the D rectangle meets the corner of the J rectangle. Draw a line on the D rectangle from the upper left corner to the pencil mark. Stitch on the drawn line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Make six C-D-J units.

6. Referring to Figure 4 and step 5, make six reversed C-D-J units.

7. Sew one each C-D-J and reversed C-D-J unit to opposite sides of one I rect-angle as shown in Figure 5. Make six stem units.

8. Place an E square on one end of an M strip as shown in Figure 6. Stitch on the drawn line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Place an E square on the opposite end of the M strip. Stitch on the drawn line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Make two E-M units.

3. Lay out four B-O units as shown in Figure 2. Sew the units into rows and join the rows to make a flower unit. Make two O flower units.

4. Referring to the block drawing, repeat steps 2 and 3 to make two each P and Q flower units. 5. Place a C square at the top of one J rectangle as shown in Figure 3. Stitch on the drawn line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Place a D rectangle

Figure 4

J

D

C

J

C

J

C

Reversed

C-D-J Unit

Make 6

DD

J J

C C

Figure 5

J I

D

C

Stem Unit

Make 6

Figure 7

N

Pot Unit

Make 2

Figure 8

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Here’s a TipWatch the direction of the leaves

when stitching that section of the

Planter block. It’s really easy to sew

them on upside down!

Figure 3

J

C

J

C

J

D

C

C-D-J Unit

Make 6

DD

J J

C CE-M Unit

Make 2

Figure 6

M

E

ME

1/4"

M

1/4"

M

E

E

Figure 2

O Flower Unit

Make 2


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F LY I N G G E E S E U N I T S

1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each F square.2. Place an F square on one end of a K rectangle as shown in Figure 9. Stitch on the drawn line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Place an F square on the opposite end of the K rectangle. Stitch on the drawn line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Make 32 flying geese units.

CO M P L E T I N G T H E R U N N E R

1. Referring to the Assembly Diagram, sew a Planter block to each end of the A rectangle to make the center section.2. Sew 13 flying geese units together to make a top/bottom border row. Make

Think Spring!Assembly Diagram 58" x 18"

L

GH

A

Figure 9

1/4" 1/4"

FF

FF

KKK

Flying Geese Unit

Make 32

Think Spring!Flower Center

Cut as

per instructions

two. Sew a border row to the top and bottom of the quilt center.3. Sew three flying geese units together to make a side border row. Stitch one L square to each end of the side border row. Make two. Sew border rows to opposite sides of the runner. 4. Sew G strips to opposite sides of the runner. Sew H strips to the top and bottom. 5. Layer, quilt as desired and bind to finish, referring to Quilting Basics. QW

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CO M P L E T I N G T H E B AG

1. Baste one batting rectangle to the

wrong side of each A rectangle.

2. Referring to Figure 1, mark and cut

11/2" squares from the bottom corners of

each A and B rectangle as shown.

3. Prepare templates for the tulip, stem

and leaf using the patterns provided.

Trace each shape onto the paper side

of the fusible web, referring to the list

below for number to trace. Cut shapes

apart and fuse to the wrong side of the

indicated fabrics.

• Dark coral tonal: 1 tulip

• Green tonal: 1 stem, 2 leaves

4. Center the stem on one A rectangle,

about 21/2" up from the bottom as shown

in Figure 2. Position a leaf on each side

of the stem and the tulip at the top.

Fuse in place. Machine blanket-stitch

around the edges of the appliqués using

matching thread.

Sew Handy BagThis little zippered bag goes together in a jiffy and is

perfect for carrying handwork around. A little appliqué

and embroidery give it a bright and springy look.

M AT E R I A L S

• 1 fat quarter light coral tonal

• 1 fat quarter coral print

• Scrap each dark coral tonal and green

tonal

• Scrap batting

• Pearl cotton: coral and green

• 9" length 1/8" wide white ribbon

• 3 white pony beads

• Small piece fusible web

• 12" coral zipper

• Zipper foot and walking foot

• Thread



S K I L L L E V E L

Beginner

F I N I S H E D S I Z E

Bag Size: 111/2" x 5" x 3"

5. Transfer the curved embroidery

pattern below the stem and sew a

running stitch on the line, using one

strand of green pearl cotton. Make a

French knot at the top of each peak of

the tulip, using one strand of coral

pearl cotton.

6. Referring to Figure 3, place the

appliquéd A piece right side up and

position the zipper, right side down,

at the top edge, letting the zipper

extend at each end. Place a B rectangle

on top, right side down, matching the

edges with A. Using the zipper foot

on your machine, sew close to the

zipper teeth.

D E S I G N BY C H R I S M A LO N E

Figure 1

A

Figure 2

21/2"

Figure 3

B



this project.

Stitch right sides together using a 1/4"

seam allowance unless otherwise specified.


20" of usable fabric width for fat quarters.

C U T T I N G

From light coral tonal cut:

• 2 (12" x 7") A rectangles

From coral print cut:

• 2 (12" x 7") B rectangles

From batting cut:

• 2 (12" x 7") rectangles

French Knot

AB

French Knot


10. Open the zipper at least halfway. Referring to Figure 7, bring the A outer bag pieces together on one side of the zipper and the B lining pieces on the opposite side of the zipper, with right sides together. Match raw edges and pin in place. Stitch top, bottom and side edges, leaving cut-out corners unsewn and a 4" opening along the bottom edge of the lining (B). Trim the ends of the zipper even with the bag sides.

11. To form the box bottom, bring the side seam and bottom seam together at one of the cut-out squares

as shown in Figure 8. Pin and stitch using a ¼" seam allowance. Repeat for remaining three corners.

12. Turn the bag right side out and hand- or machine-stitch the opening in the lining closed. Tuck the lining into the bag.13. Fold the ribbon length in half and push the folded end through the hole in the zipper pull as shown in Figure 9. Insert the ends through the loop and pull to tighten. Thread three beads on the ribbon ends and knot to hold the beads in place. QW

7. Fold the A and B rectangles away so the zipper is exposed as shown in Figure 4 and press.

8. Position the second A piece right side up and place the opposite side of the zipper on top, right side down, matching top edges as shown in Figure 5. Position the second B piece on top, right side down, and stitch close to the zipper teeth.

9. Fold A and B rectangles away so the zipper is exposed as shown in Figure 6 and press. Topstitch on the fabric along the zipper on both sides.

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Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 7

4"

Figure 8

Figure 9

Figure 4


Sew Handy BagEmbroidery

Sew Handy BagLeaf


Sew Handy BagStem


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A pincushion can be just as decorative as it is useful.

This generous-size pincushion features big bright

petals and dimensional leaves that can be used to

keep binding clips handy.

Spring Bloom Pincushion

M AT E R I A L S

• 2 (7½") squares white with black print

• Scrap at least 5 ½" x 13" yellow solid

• Scrap at least 7" x 9" green dot

• black with white dot

• 7½" square batting, plus scraps

• Polyester or cotton fiberfill

• 1½"-diameter cover button kit

• Extra-strong thread (or hand-quilting

thread) and long needle


• Pinking shears (optional)

• Thread


CO M P L E T I N G T H E P I N C U S H I O N

1. Prepare templates for the petal and

leaf using the patterns provided.

2. Fold the yellow fabric in half with

right sides facing. Referring to Figure 1,

trace the petal shape five times on the

wrong side of the folded fabric, leaving

about 1/2" between the shapes. With the

tracing on top, pin the marked fabric to

a batting scrap.

3. Sew all around on the marked lines

of each petal, leaving each one open at

the straight bottom edge. Cut the petals

apart and trim the batting close to the

stitching. Cut out each petal about 1/8"

from the seam, using pinking shears.

If not using pinking shears, cut with

regular scissors and clip the curves. Turn

each petal right side out and press the

edges flat.

4. Baste the batting square to the wrong

side of one of the white with black print

squares to make the pincushion top.

S K I L L L E V E L

Beginner


7" x 7", not including leaves


5. Referring to the Placement Diagram,

arrange and pin the petals evenly in a

circle in the center of the pincushion

top. Be sure that the opening in the

center is small enough to be covered

with the 11/2" button.

6. Attach the petals to the pincushion

top with three quilting lines up each

petal, referring to the petal pattern for

placement.

7. In the same manner as for the petals,

fold green fabric in half with right sides

together and draw three leaves on the

wrong side. Pin the fabric to a batting

scrap; sew around each shape, leaving

open at the bottom. Trim and turn right

side out; press. Referring to the leaf

pattern, quilt each leaf by stitching vein

lines up the center.

8. Evenly space and pin the three

leaves to the side of the pincushion top,

matching raw edges and leaving about

3/4" at the top and bottom; baste in place.

9. Pin the pincushion bottom to the top

piece and stitch all around, leaving a

4" opening on the side opposite the

leaves. Trim the corners and turn right

side out, pulling the leaves outward.

1/2"

Figure 1

Fold



this project.

Stitch right sides together using a 1/4"

seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Refer to photo as needed for place-

ment of embellishments.



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Spring Bloom PincushionLeaf


Spring Bloom PincushionPetal


10. Stuff the pincushion with fiberfill to a medium firmness. Fold in the seam allowance on the opening and hand-stitch the folded edges together to close.11. Follow manufacturer’s directions to cover the button with the black dot fabric.12. Using a doubled length of strong thread on a long needle, sew the button to the flower center. Insert the needle all the way through from the top to the bottom and pull to indent. Make several stitches back and forth to finish. QW

Spring Bloom PincushionPlacement Diagram 7" x 7", not including leaves

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Turn a collection of precut 21/2" strips into a sparkling star with this stellar beauty.

Stretched Stars Sampler

M AT E R I A L S

• 4 yards white solid

• 45 precut (21/2" x WOF) strips

assorted blues

• 25/8 yards blue tonal

• Backing to size

• Batting to size

• Thread

• Ruler with 45-degree line


S K I L L L E V E L

Intermediate


Quilt Size: 80" x 96"Block Size: 8" x 8"Number of Blocks: 80

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Arrows in Figures indicate direction to press seams.


C U T T I N G

From white solid cut:

• 236 (21/2") A squares

• 52 (21/2" x 41/2") D rectangles

• 28 (21/2" x 61/2") E rectangles

• 32 (41/2") J squares

• 44 (41/2" x 51/4") H rectangles

• 8 (21/2" x WOF) K/L strips, stitch short ends


2 (21/2" x 801/2") K border strips and

2 (21/2" x 681/2") L border strips

Precut CORNER

Geese in the Air8" x 8" Finished Block

Make 8

G

F

F

A

B

B

C C

Pixilated Squares8" x 8" Finished Block

Make 16

E

D

A

B

Stretched Star A8" x 8" Finished Block

Make 8

J

I

I

H

AA

B

Log Cabin8" x 8" Finished Block

Make 12

G

F

E

D

AB

C

Stretched Star B8" x 8" Finished Block

Make 24

J

I

I H

D

A

A

B

Stretched Star C8" x 8" Finished Block

Make 12

I

I

HA

A

B

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3. Lay out two HST units and two A squares as shown in Figure 4. Sew units and squares together. Make 32 A units.

4. Lay out one each HST unit, A square and D rectangle as shown in Figure 5. Sew units together. Make 24 B units.

5. Sew two different-color I rectangles together along the long side as shown in Figure 6, to make one I-I unit. Measure to ensure unit is 41/2" x 51/4". Adjust seam allowance if necessary. Make 44 I-I units.

6. Referring to Figure 7, mark two diagonal lines, 1/2" apart on the wrong side of all the H rectangles, as shown, drawing line from corner to 1/2" away from opposite corner using the 45-degree angle on a ruler.7. Pair one H and one I-I unit as shown in Figure 8. Sew just inside drawn lines, and then cut apart between the stitching lines. Make 88 H-I units.

From assorted blue 2½" strips cut:

• 276 (2½") B squares

• 28 (2½" x 4½") C rectangles

• 88 (2½" x 5¼") I rectangles


• 20 (2½" x 8½") G rectangles

From blue tonal cut:

• 2 (6½" x 84½") M border strips along

lengthwise grain

• 2 (6½" x 80½") N border strips along

lengthwise grain

• 4 (2½" x 91") binding strips cut along

lengthwise grain


Log Cabin

1. Pair a B square and an A square. Sew together as shown in Figure 1.

2. Referring to Figure 2 and Log Cabin block diagram, add C–G rectangles as shown.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make a total of 12 Log Cabin blocks.

Stretched Stars A, B & C

1. Mark a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of 88 A squares. 2. Pair a marked A square and a B square as shown in Figure 3. Sew on the drawn line and trim 1/4" away from the sewn line. If necessary, trim to 21/2" square. Make 88 HST units.

8. To make one Stretched Star A block, lay out one A unit, two H-I units and one J square as shown in Figure 10. Sew units and square together. Make eight blocks.

9. To make one Stretched Star B block, lay out one B unit, two H-I units and one J square as shown in Figure 11. Sew units and square together. Make 24 blocks.

10. To make one Stretched Star C block, lay out two each A units and H-I units as shown in Figure 12. Sew units together,. Make 12 blocks.

Pixilated Squares

1. Referring to Figure 13, arrange one A square, one each D and E rectangles and 10 B squares as shown.

Figure 1

AB

Figure 2

G

D

F

C

E

Figure 3

A

BA

BHST Unit

Make 88

1/4"

Figure 4

A

A Unit

Make 32

Figure 5

A

D

B Unit

Make 24

Figure 6

I

I

Figure 7

H

1/2"

Figure 8

H

Cutting line

Figure 9

H

H-I Unit

Make 44

Figure 10

J

Figure 11

J

Figure 12

Figure 13

A

B

D

E


2. Sew pieces into rows.3. Sew rows together to make one Pixilated Squares block.4. Repeat steps 1–3 to make 16 Pixilated Squares blocks.

Geese in the Air

1. Mark a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the 32 remaining A squares.2. Pair one each A and B square. Sew on the drawn line and trim 1/4" away from the sewn line to make one A-B unit as shown in Figure 14. Make eight.

3. Layer one each A square and C rect-angle as shown in Figure 15. Sew on the drawn line, trim 1/4" away from the sewn line to make one A-C unit. Make eight.

4. Pair an A square and an F rectangle as shown in Figure 16. Sew on the drawn line, trim 1/4" away from the sewn line to make one A-F unit. Make eight.

5. Layer one each A square and G rect-angle as shown in Figure 17. Sew on the drawn line, trim 1/4" away from the sewn line to make one A-G unit. Make eight.

6. Referring to Figure 18, arrange one each B square, C and F rectangle, and A-B, A-C, A-F and A-G unit as shown. Sew units and pieces together into rows.

7. Sew rows together to make a Geese in the Air block. 8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 to make eight Geese in the Air blocks.


1. Referring to the Assembly Diagram and working on a large flat surface or design wall, lay out all blocks as shown. 2. Sew the blocks together in rows, pressing seams in opposite directions. Join the rows.3. Sew a K border strip to each side of the quilt center.4. Join the remaining borders to the quilt in alphabetical order, pressing toward the border after each addition.5. Layer, quilt as desired and bind referring to Quilting Basics. QW

N

M

L

K

Stretched Stars SamplerAssembly Diagram 80" x 96"

Figure 14

A

BA

B

A

BA-B Unit

Make 8

Figure 15

CA

A-C Unit

Make 81/4"

Figure 16

F FA

A

A-F Unit

Make 81/4"

Figure 17

GGA

A

A-G Unit

Make 8

Figure 18

F

C

B

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Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage and 20" for fat quarter and fat eighth.WOF – width of fabricHST – half-square triangle QST – quarter-square triangle

C U T T I N G

From large floral cut:

• 1 (61/2") F square

• 4 (31/2" x 221/2") I strips

From blue plaid cut:

• 8 (31/2" x 61/2") A rectangles

• 4 (21/2" x 181/2") G strips


From dark blue cut:

• 16 (31/2") B squares

• 4 (21/2") H squares

From light blue cut:

• 8 (31/2") C squares

• 4 (37/8") D squares then cut

once diagonally

From medium blue cut:

• 2 (67/8") E squares then cut

once diagonally

Blue BelleChoose your favorite fabrics and make this sweet wall quilt in an afternoon. It looks lovely in a monochromatic color

scheme, but try it with solids, 1930s, batiks—anything works.

M AT E R I A L S

• 3/4 yard large floral*

• 2/3 yard blue plaid*

• 1 fat quarter dark blue*

• 1/3 yard light blue*

• 1 fat eighth medium blue*

• Backing to size

• Batting to size

• Thread


*Fabric from the Mabon collection by Shelley Cavanna for Benartex Fabrics used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Confident Beginner


Wall Hanging Size: 28" x 28"Block Size: 18" x 18"Number of Blocks: 1

CO M P L E T I N G T H E B LO C K

1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of eight B squares and all of the C squares. 2. Layer a marked B square right sides together on one end of an A rectangle as shown in Figure 1. Sew on the marked line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open.

3. Position a second marked B square on the opposite end of the A rectangle as shown in Figure 2. Stitch on the marked line, trim seam allowance to 1/4" and press open. Make four A-B units.

4. Referring to Figure 3, repeat steps 2 and 3 to make four A-C units.

Done IN ONE

D E S I G N E D & Q U I LT E D BY T R I C I A M A LO N E Y

Blue Belle18" x 18" Finished Block

Make 1

F

B

B

E

D A

C

Figure 1

1/4"

B

BA A

Figure 2

1/4"

B

BA

A-B Unit

Make 4

Figure 3

AC

A-C Unit

Make 4

A V A I L A B L E

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YOUR

WAY


“ Blue is my favorite color, so when I saw

the lovely fabrics in the Mabon collection, I knew that I had to create a pretty little

quilt just for me.” —Tricia Maloney


COMPLETING THE WALL HANGING

1. Referring to the Assembly Diagram, sew a G strip to opposite sides of the block. Sew an H square to opposite ends of the remaining two G strips; sew strips to the top and bottom of the block.

5. Referring to Figure 4, sew one A-B unit to one A-C unit. Make four side units.

6. Sew two D triangles to one B square as shown in Figure 5. Make four B-D units.

7. Sew one E triangle to one B-D unit as shown in Figure 6. Make four corner units. 8. Lay out four side units, four corner units and one F square as shown in Figure 7. Sew the units and square into rows and join the rows to complete the block.

Done IN ONE

Blue BelleAssembly Diagram 28" x 28"

B

I

H

G

Figure 5

B

D

B-D Unit

Make 4

Figure 6

E

Corner Unit

Make 4

Figure 7

F

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YOUR

WAY

Figure 4

Side Unit

Make 4

2. Sew an I strip to opposite sides of the quilt center. Sew a B square to opposite ends of the remaining two I strips; sew strips to the top and bottom of the quilt.3. Layer, quilt as desired and bind to finish, referring to Quilting Basics. QW

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Use two strands of floss for all hand sewing.

Refer to Raw-Edge Fusible Appliqué on page 50 for all appliqué steps.

C U T T I N G

Make templates for large and small petals

using the patterns provided.

From medium pink heather cut:

• 2 (15") background squares

From pinks cut:

• 11 total large petals

From greens cut:

• 5 total large petals


P I L LO W F R O N T

1. Refer to Raw-Edge Fusible Appliqué instructions on page 50, and patterns given to prepare and cut 16 small petals from the print fabrics.

Petal PillowPretty appliquéd felt petals spill across this simple springtime pillow. A quarter-circle arrangement of pink buttons serves as the flower’s center and adds extra texture.

M AT E R I A L S

• 1 (16" x 32") rectangle medium

pink heather wool felt*

• 1 (4" x 8") rectangle each of four

pinks wool felt

• 1 (4" x 8") rectangle each of two

greens wool felt

• 1 (6") square each of six prints

• 1 (8" x 11") rectangle fusible web

with paper release

• Embroidery floss in colors to

match fabrics

• 40 assorted (1/4"–11/8"-diameter)

pink buttons

• Air-soluble pen

• Polyester fiberfill

• Embroidery needle


• Thread


*WoolFelt from National Nonwovens used to make sample.

S K I L L L E V E L

Beginner


Pillow: 14" x 14"

2. Referring to the Placement Diagram, center small petal appliqués on the large petals as shown. Fuse small petals in place.3. Use two strands of matching embroi-dery floss to hand-sew a running stitch around each small petal as shown in Figure 1.

4. Referring to Figure 2, define the design area on one background square with an air-soluble pen as follows: Mark a line 1" from each edge and draw a 31/2" quarter circle in the lower right corner as shown using the pattern provided.

D E S I G N BY K AT H L E E N B E R L E WDone IN ONE

Figure 1

Figure 2

31/2"

1"

Running Stitch

13 2

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fabric scraps in my stash. For this project, I paired pink and green print scraps with

wool felt in coordinating colors to create a fun floral design.” —Kathleen Berlew


5. Arrange assorted buttons within the quarter circle and sew in place.6. Referring to the Placement Diagram, arrange the prepared petals within the design area and pin in place. Use two strands of matching embroidery floss to whipstitch around each petal to complete the pillow front.

Done IN ONE

Petal PillowLarge Petal


Petal PillowPlacement Diagram 14" x 14"

Petal PillowQuarter Circle


Whipstitch

A

B

C

D

E

WEB BONUS

A V A I L A B L E


P E TA L P I L LO W

T E M P L AT E S

CO M P L E T I N G T H E P I L LO W

1. Pin pillow front to pillow back right sides together and sew around the outside edge with 1/2" seam allowance, leaving an opening for turning.

2. Clip the corners and turn right side out.3. Stuff the pillow with fiberfill and sew the opening closed. QW


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C U T T I N G

From white with black dot cut:


• 27 (21/2") B squares

• 9 (21/2" x 61/2") E rectangles

• 9 (41/2") F squares

From each assorted scraps

color group cut:


• 13 (21/2") D squares (you will have 4 extra)

From black/white stripe cut:

• 24 (21/2" x 101/2") G sashing strips


From white with black print cut:

• 4 (41/2" x 381/2") H border strips


1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each A square.

Sassy Scotties Baby Quilt

Grab your scrap bag and have fun combining colorful prints for this baby quilt. A traditional Scottie block

looks new and updated with bright rainbow colors.

M AT E R I A L S

• 3/4 yard white with black dots

• 1/8–1/4 yard each red, pink, blue, turquoise,

yellow, orange, green, lime and purple

assorted scraps, prints and tonals

• 1 yard black/white stripe

• 5/8 yard white with black print

• Backing to size


• Thread


S K I L L L E V E L

Beginner


Quilt Size: 46" x 46"Block Size: 10" x 10"Number of Blocks: 9

2. From one color group, select three C squares. Referring to Figure 1, layer an A square on a C square, right sides together. Sew 1/4" from each side of the marked line. Cut apart on the line to yield two A-C units; open and press each. Align the 45-degree line of a ruler on the seam and trim each unit to 21/2" square. Make six A-C units.

3. From the same color group as C in step 2, select nine D squares; select three B squares and one each E rectangle and F square. 4. Referring to Figure 2, arrange the A-C units, squares and rectangle in two columns.


Q U I LT E D BY H E AT H E R H E N D R I C K S O N

JUST FOR

Kids

F R I E N D LY

SC

RA

P

A V A I L A B L E

YOURQUILT

YOUR

WAY

Scottie10" x 10" Finished Block

Make 9

F

E

D

AB

C

Figure 1

1/4"C

A

CA

A-C Units

Make 6 per color group

Figure 2

F

E

D

AB

C


5. Sew the units and squares in the body section into rows and then join the rows. Sew E to the top to complete the left column. Sew the units and squares in the head section into rows and then join the rows. Sew F to the bottom to complete the right column. Sew the two columns together to complete one block.6. Repeat steps 2–5 to make a total of nine Scottie blocks, one of each color group.


1. Referring to Figure 3, arrange and join three G sashing strips with four different-color D squares to make a sashing row. Make four.

2. Referring to Figure 4, arrange and join three Scottie blocks with four G strips to make a block row. Make three.

3. Referring to the Assembly Diagram, place a sashing row between each block row and at the top and bottom. Sew the rows together.4. Sew an H border strip to opposite sides of the quilt center.5. Referring to Figure 5, arrange and sew four different-color D squares to make a four-patch unit. Make four.

6. Sew a four-patch unit to the ends of the two remaining H border strips.

7. Sew the step 6 borders to the top and bottom of the quilt center to complete the quilt top.

JUST FOR

Kids

H

H

Sassy Scotties Baby QuiltAssembly Diagram 46" x 46"

Figure 3

D

Sashing Row

Make 4

G

Figure 4

Block Row

Make 3

G

Figure 5

D

4-Patch Unit

Make 4 assorted colors

If you prefer a more traditional

Scottie, choose a variety of black fab-

rics—he’ll look just as cute! Or reverse

the color placement and add some

fun dots for the sashing.

A V A I L A B L E

YOURQUILT

YOUR

WAY

8. Layer, quilt as desired and bind referring to Quilting Basics. QW



Quilting BasicsThe following is a reference guide. For more information,

consult a comprehensive quilting book.

Q U I LT I N G TO O L S & S U P P L I E S

• Rotary cutter and mat

• Scissors for paper and fabric

• Nonslip quilting rulers

• Marking tools

• Sewing machine

• Sewing machine feet:

1/4" seaming foot (for piecing)

Walking or even-feed foot (for

piecing or quilting)

Darning or free-motion foot (for

free-motion quilting)

• Quilting hand-sewing needles

• Straight pins

• Curved safety pins for basting

• Seam ripper

• Iron and ironing surface

Mitered Borders

1. Add at least twice the border width to

the border lengths instructed to cut.

2. Center and sew the side borders to the

quilt, beginning and ending stitching 1/4"

from the quilt corner and backstitching

(Figure 1). Repeat with the top and bottom

borders.

3. Fold and pin quilt right sides together at

a 45-degree angle on one corner (Figure 2).

Place a straightedge along the fold and

lightly mark a line across the border ends.

4. Stitch along the line, backstitching to

secure. Trim seam to 1/4" and press open

(Figure 3).

Quilt Backing & Batting

We suggest that you cut your backing

and batting 8" larger than the finished

quilt-top size. If preparing the backing

from standard-width fabrics, remove the

selvages and sew two or three lengths

together; press seams open. If using 108"-

wide fabric, trim to size on the straight

grain of the fabric.

Prepare batting the same size as your

backing. You can purchase prepackaged

sizes or battings by the yard and trim to size.

fuse to the wrong side of the fabric following

fusible web manufacturer’s instructions.

2. Cut the appliqué pieces out on the

traced lines, remove paper backing and

fuse to the background referring to the

appliqué motif given.

3. Finish appliqué raw edges with a

straight, satin, blanket, zigzag or blind-

hem machine stitch with matching or

invisible thread.

Turned-Edge Appliqué

1. Trace the printed reversed templates

onto template plastic. Flip the template

over and mark as the right side.

2. Position the template, right side up,

on the right side of fabric and lightly

trace, spacing images 1/2" apart. Cut

apart, leaving a 1/4" margin around the

traced lines.

3. Clip curves and press edges 1/4" to the

wrong side around the appliqué shape.

4. Referring to the appliqué motif, pin or

baste appliqué shapes to the background.

5. Hand-stitch shapes in place using a blind

stitch and thread to match or machine-

stitch using a short blind hemstitch and

either matching or invisible thread.

Borders

Most Quilter’s World patterns give an exact

size to cut borders. You may check those

sizes by comparing them to the horizontal

and vertical center measurements of your

quilt top.

Straight Borders

1. Mark the centers of the side borders and

quilt top sides.

2. Stitch borders to quilt top sides with

right sides together and matching raw

edges and center marks using a 1/4" seam.

Press seams toward borders.

3. Repeat with top and bottom border

lengths.

A LWAYS :

• Read through the entire pattern

before you begin your project.

• Purchase quality, 100 percent cotton

fabrics.

• When considering prewashing, do so

with ALL of the fabrics being used.

Generally, prewashing is not required

in quilting.

• Use 1/4" seam allowance for all stitching

unless otherwise instructed.

• Use a short-to-medium stitch length.

• Make sure your seams are accurate.

1/4"

Figure 1 Figure 2

Figure 3

1/4"

B A S I C T E C H N I Q U E S

Appliqué

Fusible Appliqué

All templates in Quilter’s World are

reversed for use with this technique.

1. Trace the instructed number of templates

1/4" apart onto the paper side of paper-

backed fusible web. Cut apart the tem-

plates, leaving a margin around each, and

Quilting

1. Press quilt top on both sides and trim all

loose threads.

2. Make a quilt sandwich by layering the

backing right side down, batting and

quilt top centered right side up on flat

surface and smooth out. Pin or baste layers

together to hold.

3. Mark quilting design on quilt top and

quilt as desired by hand or machine. Note:

If you are sending your quilt to a professional

quilter, contact them for specifics about

preparing your quilt for quilting.

4. When quilting is complete, remove pins

or basting. Trim batting and backing edges

even with raw edges of quilt top.

Binding the Quilt

1. Join binding strips on short ends with

diagonal seams to make one long strip;

trim seams to 1/4" and press seams open

(Figure 4).

2. Fold 1" of one short end to wrong side

and press. Fold the binding strip in half

with wrong sides together along length,

again referring to Figure 4; press.

3. Starting about 3" from the folded short

end, sew binding to quilt top edges,

matching raw edges and using a 1/4"

seam. Stop stitching 1/4" from corner and

backstitch (Figure 5).

4. Fold binding up at a 45-degree angle

to seam and then down even with quilt

edges, forming a pleat at corner, referring

to Figure 6.

5. Resume stitching from corner edge

as shown in Figure 6, down quilt side,

backstitching 1/4" from next corner. Repeat,

mitering all corners, stitching to within 3"

of starting point.

6. Trim binding end long enough to tuck

inside starting end and complete stitching

(Figure 7).

7. Fold binding to quilt back and stitch in

place by hand or machine to complete

your quilt.

Q U I LT I N G T E R M S

• Appliqué: Adding fabric motifs to

a foundation fabric by hand or ma-

chine (see Appliqué section of Basic

Techniques).

• Basting: This temporarily secures layers

of quilting materials together with

safety pins, thread or a spray adhesive in

preparation for quilting the layers.

Use a long, straight stitch to hand- or

machine-stitch one element to another

holding the elements in place during

construction and usually removed

after construction.

• Batting: An insulating material made

in a variety of fiber contents that is

used between the quilt top and back to

provide extra warmth and loft.

• Binding: A finishing strip of fabric sewn

to the outer raw edges of a quilt to

cover them.

Straight-grain binding strips, cut on the

crosswise straight grain of the fabric (see

Straight & Bias Grain Lines illustration on

page 96), are commonly used.

Bias binding strips are cut at a

45-degree angle to the straight grain of

the fabric. They are used when binding is

being added to curved edges.

• Block: The basic quilting unit that is

repeated to complete the quilt’s design

composition. Blocks can be pieced,

appliquéd or solid and are usually

square or rectangular in shape.Figure 6

Figure 7

Figure 5

Stop 1/4"

Figure 4

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Gammill, Inc.www.gammill.com

The Grace Company(800) 264-0644www.graceframe.com

Handi Quilterwww.handiquilter.com

Maywood Studiowww.maywoodstudio.com

Moda Fabrics(972) 484-8901www.modafabrics.com

Northcott(201) 672-9600www.northcott.net

Quilters Dream Battingwww.quiltersdreambatting.com

Riley Blake Designs(888) 768-8454www.rileyblakedesigns.com

Therm O Webwww.thermoweb.com

Timeless Treasures(212) 226-1400www.ttfabrics.com

Wichelt Imports Inc.www.wichelt.com


String or chain piecing is sewing pieces

together in a continuous string without

clipping threads between sections.

Pressing: Pressing is the process of

placing the iron on the fabric, lifting it off

the fabric and placing it down in another

location to flatten seams or crease fabric

without sliding the iron across the fabric.

Quilters do not usually use steam when

pressing, since it can easily distort fabric

shapes.

Generally, seam allowances are pressed

toward the darker fabric in quilting so

that they do not show through the

lighter fabric.

Seams are pressed in opposite

directions where seams are being joined

to allow seams to butt against each other

and to distribute bulk.

Seams are pressed open when multiple

seams come together in one place.

If you have a question about pressing

direction, consult a comprehensive

quilting guide for guidance.

• Quilt (noun): A sandwich of two layers

of fabric with a third insulating material

between them that is then stitched to-

gether with the edges covered or bound.

• Quilt (verb): Stitching several layers of

fabric materials together with a decora-

tive design. Stippling, crosshatch, channel,

in-the-ditch, free-motion, allover and me-

andering are all terms for quilting designs.

• Quilt Sandwich: A layer of insulating

material between a quilt’s top and

back fabric.

• Rotary Cutting: Using a rotary cutting

blade and straightedge to cut fabric.

• Sashing: Strips of fabric sewn between

blocks to separate or set off the designs.

• Subcut: A second cutting of rotary-cut

strips that makes the basic shapes used

in block and quilt construction.

• Template: A pattern made from a sturdy

material which is then used to cut shapes

for patchwork and appliqué quilting.

Q U I LT I N G S K I L L L E V E L S

• Beginner: A quilter who has been

introduced to the basics of cutting,

piecing and assembling a quilt top

and is working to master these skills.

Someone who has the knowledge

of how to sandwich, quilt and bind

a quilt, but may not have necessarily

accomplished the task yet.

• Confident Beginner: A quilter who has

pieced and assembled several quilt tops

and is comfortable with the process,

and is now ready to move on to more

challenging techniques and projects

using at least two different techniques.

• Intermediate: A quilter who is comfort-

able with most quilting techniques and

has a good understanding for design,

color and the whole process. A quilter

who is experienced in paper piecing,

bias piecing and projects involving mul-

tiple techniques. Someone who is con-

fident in making fabric selections other

than those listed in the pattern.

• Advanced: A quilter who is looking

for a challenging design. Someone who

knows she or he can make any type

of quilt. Someone who has the skills

to read, comprehend and complete a

pattern, and is willing to take on any

technique. A quilter who is comfortable

in her or his skills and has the ability to

select fabric suited to the project. QW

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Foundation Piecing

Straight & Bias Grain Lines

selv

age

selv

age

bias

length

wis

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rain

crosswise grain

Straight & Bias Grain Lines

String or Chain Piecing

Stitch in the ditchStitch in the ditch

Outline

Meandering Stitch in the ditch

Channel

Meandering Stitch in the ditchMeandering

Channel

Stitch-in-the-ditch

Outline

• Border: The frame of a quilt’s central

design used to visually complete the

design and give the eye a place to rest.

• Fabric Grain: The fibers that run

either parallel (lengthwise grain) or

perpendicular (crosswise grain) to the

fabric selvage are straight grain.

Bias is any diagonal line between

the lengthwise or crosswise grain. At

these angles the fabric is less stable and

stretches easily. The true bias of a woven

fabric is a 45-degree angle between the

lengthwise and crosswise grain lines.

• Mitered Corners: Matching borders or

turning bindings at a 45-degree angle

at corners.

• Patchwork: A general term for the

completed blocks or quilts that are made

from smaller shapes sewn together.

• Pattern: This may refer to the design of

a fabric or to the written instructions for

a particular quilt design.

• Piecing: The act of sewing smaller

pieces and/or units of a block or quilt

together.

Paper or foundation piecing is sewing

fabric to a paper or cloth foundation in a

certain order.

FLORIDA

A Bit O’ Yarn, LLC234 North Indiana Ave.Englewood, FL 34223

IDAHO

Stitchin Around Quilts185 W. First N.Rigby, ID 83442

IOWA

Beehive Crafts & Framing406 Grand Ave.Spencer, IA 51301

Forest Mills Quilt Shop650 Forest Mills RoadPostville, IA 52162

Seams To Me17 E. State St. #7Algona, IA 50511

KANSAS

Hen Feathers Quilt Shop110 N. Rock RoadWichita, KS 67206

Prairie Point Quilt & Fabric Shop12116 W 95th StLenexa, KS 66215

MASSACHUSETTS

Carolyn’s Creations149 E. Hill RoadBrimfield, MA 01010

MICHIGAN

Get Crafty104 N. Main St.Evart, MI 49631

MINNESOTA

Quilt Cove1960 Cliff Lake Road #134Saint Paul, MN 55122

MISSOURI

By The Yard16587 Highway CRayville, MO 64084

This listing is provided as a service to our readers and should not be considered an endorsement from Quilter’s World magazine.

Phil’s Sewing Machines & Studio401 E. Fifth St.Washington, MO 63090

Six Sisters Mercantile3115 N. Highway 63West Plains, MO 65775

Your Quilt Shop2051 Southway DriveArnold, MO 63010

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Haphazard Quilting49 Route 118Canaan, NH 03741

The Sewing Diva Quilt & Gift Shop341 S. BroadwaySalem, NH 03079

NEW JERSEY

Pennington Quilt Works7 Tree Farm Road #104Pennington, NJ 08534

OHIO

Country Fabrics6142 Ganges-Five Points RoadShiloh, OH 44878

Sew-Ezy Sewing Studio11427 Lebanon RoadCincinnati, OH 45241

OREGON

Jane’s Fabric Patch1110 Main Ave.Tillamook, OR 97141

Prairie Creek Quilts112 S. River St.Enterprise, OR 97828

PENNSYLVANIA

Farmers Attic201 Academy St.Springville, PA 18844

Farmhouse Memories148 A Harristown RoadParadise, PA 17562

Good’s Store Dist.165 Earland DriveNew Holland, PA 17557

Scheetz Sew Creative112 A StreetWellsboro, PA 16901

TENNESSEE

Heavenly Stitches Quilt Shop4219 Fort Henry Drive #100Kingsport, TN 37663

TEXAS

Austin Sewing Machines & Quilting1601 S. Interstate 35 #300Round Rock, TX 78664

Cactus Quilts1811 Sixth St. N.Texas City, TX 77590

Country Girl Fabrics11684 FM 114Avery, TX 75554

Crafts & Quilting, Etc.715 S. College Ave.Tyler, TX 75701

Fabric Carousel1101 12th St.Huntsville, TX 77340

Kam CSI3165 FM 2097Chester, TX 75936

Pattys Heart4249 34th St.Lubbock, TX 79410

Pinwheels & Posies3335 Gulf Freeway S.Dickinson, TX 77539

The Sewing Cottage714 N. MainAndrews, TX 79714

VIRG IN IA

Ms. Audre’s Fabric-N-Fellowship206 Main St.Narrows, VA 24124

Suzzie's Quilt Shop10404 Portsmouth RoadManassas, VA 20109

WASHINGTON

Regal Fabrics & Gifts5620 S. Regal St. #8Spokane, WA 99223

Sew Creative1139 Princeton Ave. N #AWenatchee, WA 98801

WYOMING

Around the Block Quilt Shop453 Vandehei Ave. #120Cheyenne, WY 82009

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Forever Blooms, 60

Butterfly Collection, 18

Think Spring!, 64

Formal Garden, 37 Buttercup Bouquet, 40

A Sign of Spring, 57

Flowers for Larry, 22

Sew Handy Bag, 69

Petal Pillow, 86 Sassy Scotties Baby Quilt, 90

Midnight Garden, 30

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