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Free Standard Issue Vol.5 No.7 – July 2014

Gift Idea –

Make Quilt

Kits for

Others

PROJECT –

Tunnels Quilt

Pattern

New

Fabric

Releases

How To Earn

Money With

Your Quilting

Hobby



Online Quilt Magazine Table of Contents

Make Quilt Ki ts for Others …………………………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 4

How To Earn Money With Your Quilting Hobby ……………………………………………....…………………………………………………………………….. Page 7

What’s New From The Fat Quarter Shop …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

PROJECT – Square and a Half Quilt Pattern ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Book Reviews …………………….…………………..……..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Recipe Corner – Apple Crumble Slice …………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………..

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Page 19

Page 23

Reader “Show and Tell” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…………...…..

BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Cut Glass Dish Block ……………….…………….……..……………..................................................................... ...

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Today's Tips.................................................................................................................................................................................. Page 32

YES – We Want To hear From You............................................................................................................................................... Page 33

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Letter from the Editor

Jody Anderson

Hi!

Welcome to another month, and another issue of our Online Quilt Magazine. It’s a funny time of year

now – I’m part reflecting on the year that has been so far, and part looking forward to the next full 6

months still to come. There’s almost a half-thought coming through too about Christmas… but I’ve

decided to push that thought away for at least another couple of months – there’s still plenty of time

between now and Then!

Having said that though – it never hurts to have a few gift ideas on hand, and Rose’s new quick quilt

pattern could be just the thing! Penny’s great gift idea for quilting friends or family is worth thinking

about now too.

There’s all sorts of goodies to check out in this month’s issue – new articles and ideas, ‘old favourite’

features and more…

Enjoy!

Jody



How about giving quilting kits for holidays and

other gift-giving occasions?

Chances are that friends and family have been

admiring your work and have even stated they

wish they could quilt. Those are the people who

would love to receive your quilting kit this year.

Putting together a quilting kit is not hard and it

will allow you to share your craft with others.

First, remember to keep your quilting kits simple.

A throw pillow, a wall hanging, table runner or

placemats are a good start.

Next, pick your designs. Be sure to keep them

pretty basic so beginners will not easily be

discouraged. Make a copy of the finished design

or quilt block so it can be used as a check point

throughout the project.

Cut and label the pieces of fabric needed to

complete the project. Remember to include

directions. Either handwrite them or type them.

Remember to include information about the

batting unless you plan to include it in your kit as

well.

Remember to include all the necessary notions in

your quilting kit: a small pair of scissors,

coordinating threads and a couple of needles.

Your recipient will be delighted!

Quilted ornaments, tree skirts and table runners

make nice quilting kits. Find your favorite designs

and make holiday quilting kits for your friends.

For friends who have some quilting skills, you

Make Quilt Kits For Others

By Penny Halgren from www.How-To-Quilt.com

http://www.how-to-quilt.com/



could assemble kits to make quilted clothing

items or larger projects.

If you are part of a quilting club that is looking for

a fundraiser, creating quilting kits would be ideal.

Quilting kits encourage others to learn the craft

and give a sense of satisfaction upon completion.

The fundraiser could be year around since many

of the projects could be completed and be given

as gifts or holiday ornaments themselves. Keep

skill levels in mind when making quilting kits:

beginner, intermediate and experienced.

If your club is making quilting kits for a fundraiser,

keep in mind to price the kits according to the

level of difficulty for which they are designed and

on the contents inside the kit.

A beginner kit will cost less than a quilting kit

because it will not be as complex and detailed.

Complex designs will involve more work in

putting the quilting kit together. More supplies

will also be needed to complete it...which in turn

means more cutting of pieces.

Packaging your quilting kits is simple. Use

resealable plastic bags to hold the items. Include

a copy of the finished product or of the quilt

block template. Don't forget detailed instructions,

too!

Add your phone number to the instructions in

case your friend runs across something they don't

understand. Zip the plastic bag closed and your

quilting kit is complete!

(Photo from www.thethriftyquilter.blogspot.com )

http://www.thethriftyquilter.blogspot.com/



If you want to give something a little more than

your quilting kit, tuck it inside a personalized tote

bag that will be handy for carrying along the

project (and future projects).

Personalize the tote bag yourself with appliqué,

rhinestones, fabric paints or embroidery (or a

combination of them all). You may also take the

bag to a local embroiderer for a custom

monogram or personalization.

You may soon find that your quilting kits are the

hit of the holiday season and don't be surprised if

friends and family come to request your quilting

kits each year!

About the Author: Penny Halgren is a quilter of more than 27 years, and enjoys sharing her love of quilting with others. Sign up for her free quilting tips, quilt patterns, and newsletter at http://www.How-to-Quilt.com

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Are you a non-professional quilter or a part-time

quilter looking to make some money from your

quilting? Are you having a difficult time

monetizing on your masterpieces? If the answer

is yes, then read on.

Study the market before you start

If you are really serious about turning your quilts

into cash, it's important that you study the

market before you start. Studying the market

helps you discover what types of quilts are in high

demand.

As soon as you find out, you may consider only

making those quilts which are in high demand

among your potential customers. Doing so makes

it easy to sell your quilts while letting you get a

good price for a quilt.

Pricing quilts

Determining a price for a quilt consists of a few

steps, the first one being market research which

you should have already done before sewing

quilts.

Keeping track of the time you spend

The second step in pricing needs to be done

during the creation of the quilt, which is "keeping

track of your time". You should note down or

maintain a record of the time you spend on the

quilt; this includes the total time you spent on the

quilt (from picking a design to finishing the quilt).

Start with finding out the overall time you spent

on each of the steps in making a quilt (preparing

the pattern, piecing, basting, quilting, binding,

putting your sewing room back in order after the

quilt is finished etc.), then estimate the total time

it takes on all these steps and divide it by the size

How To Earn Money With Your Quilting Hobby

By Kirsten Stone



(in sq.ft) of your quilt. Now you have calculated

the time it takes to produce one square foot of a

quilt of that particular type.

Figure out how much your time is worth

The next step in pricing is determining the price

of your time, or deciding how much the time you

spend on making a quilt is worth.

If you are a relatively new quilter or if you are

doing an unskilled work then the minimum wage

might be between $6.00 and $7.00 per hour. If

you are an expert quilter or performing difficult

work, your time is worth significantly more than

that. Something around $10-$15 per hour should

be good rate in this case.

Still, it's truly up to you to decide how much your

time is really worth. The market research you had

done can help you in making a decision about

that. You may also wish to contact other quilt

sellers in your area and talk with them about this

and reach a conclusion.

Appraisal

An appraisal is a formally written document

about the estimated value and other attributes of

a quilt. Stuff that should be included in a quilt

appraisal are, a complete description of the quilt,

a defined value, system used in determining the

value, the purpose of the appraisal (sale or resale,

insurance purposes, IRS requirements, division of

property etc.) and the signature of the appraiser.

Selling your work

After your quilt is finished, you would likely want

to sell or market it so that you can generate

money for the time and effort you had put in

sewing your quilt.

Small scale quilters, new quilters, part-time

quilters, or someone doing quilting as a hobby

usually discover that the marketing of their quilts

is tougher than the production.



So let me look at some quilt marketing methods

which can be helpful for the above mentioned

group.

Quilting brokers and stores

It's difficult for beginner quilters and part-timers

to open their own quilt stores and sell their quilts

there.

For these types of quilters it will be useful to look

for other ways of promoting their work. There are

quilt brokers and handicraft stores that will be

glad to sell your pieces for a commission. It

should be easy for you to find such brokers and

stores in your area and offer your quilts through

them.

When your quilts become popular and when the

demand for your quilts increases you may wish to

step up to larger scale or full time quilting and

consider directly marketing your products to

customers.

Join The Club!



Selling your work at internet auction websites

Another option available for amateur or part-

time quilters is to list their work on internet

auction sites. There are plenty of them available

out there.

Online auctions make it possible for a quilter to

seek a way to sell the quilts at maximum price.

Some of such sites even give you options to sell

your quilts at a fixed price instead of listing it for

auctions. It's up to you to figure out if you want

customers to bid for your product or just buy it at

a price you specified.

Some sites might even allow you to specify a

"Minimum Bid" so that you can prevent your

work from being sold at a lower price than you

want. This is a really good way for part-time or

hobby quilters to sell their work.

Alternative quilting related income sources

There are many other ways to generate income

from quilting related activities. Next you'll find

two such ways that require a certain level of

knowledge.

Offering quilt lessons

If you are an experienced quilter and don't have

much time (only a couple of hours a day) to

invest, you might want to pick this option.

You could find some schools teaching quilting and

contact them offering to run a quilting class for

beginners.

If you have a unique quilting technique of your

own about which you can run classes, it will be

much easier for you to get a contract as a quilting

teacher.

Another option is to offer quilting lessons at your

own place. You might use your spare time like

this and you should be able to earn good enough

revenue from this.



Designing new quilt patterns

If you are someone who is good at sketching new

and unique quilt patterns, you can easily make

money selling them to other quilters as demand

for fresh patterns will always be great.

For marketing quilt patterns of your design, you

could use the same methods described above for

marketing quilts.

Like in any venture, if you use your time and

resources in the most efficient way it's not hard

to make a successful quilting career or generate

good revenue from quilting.

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We're pleased to be able to bring you a selection

each month of the Newest Fabric Releases and

the new season fabric "must haves".

MILK COW KITCHEN BY MARY JANE BUTTERS FOR

MODA FABRICS

Carpenter, waitress, janitor, upholsterer,

secretary, ranch hand, milkmaid, wilderness

ranger, environmental activist, entrepreneur,

author, and trend-setter, MaryJane Butters has

worn many hats (and aprons) in her day, but

none more proudly than that of modern-day

farmgirl.

Milk Cow Kitchen collection is a whimsical

expression of her love of farming.

See this collection at:

http://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabric/milk-

cow-kitchen-mary-jane-butters-moda-fabrics

What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop

From Kimberly Jolly at www.FatQuarterShop.com

http://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabric/milk-cow-kitchen-mary-jane-butters-moda-fabrics

http://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabric/milk-cow-kitchen-mary-jane-butters-moda-fabrics

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BIRCH FARM BY JOEL DEWBERRY FOR FREE SPIRIT

FABRICS

Joel Dewberry loves combining his love for rustic

charm with modern living. His Birch Farm

collection dazzles in vintage floral and modern

graphics in cool blues and greens, to create

unexpected combinations.

See More at: http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-

spirit/birch-farm-joel-dewberry-free-spirit-fabrics

COTTON + STEEL COLLECTION FOR RJR FABRICS

The long awaited launch of 2014 is finally here.

Cotton + Steel, a new division of RJR Fabrics,

includes five designers, Melody Miller, Rashida

Coleman-Hale, Alexia Abegg, Kim Kight and Sarah

Watts. All of their collection was inspired by

vintage and modern prints that that’s new and

fresh.

Check it out at:

http://www.fatquartershop.com/cotton-and-steel-

fabrics

http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-spirit/birch-farm-joel-dewberry-free-spirit-fabrics

http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-spirit/birch-farm-joel-dewberry-free-spirit-fabrics

http://www.fatquartershop.com/cotton-and-steel-fabrics

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PROJECT – Square and a Half Quilt Pattern

By Rose Smith from www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk

Square and a Half Quilt Pattern

I have used nine square and a half quilt blocks to make this 55 inch square quilt, using ¾ yard of green, 1 yard each of dark blue and white, with 1¼ yards of light blue.

Cutting requirements:

3.7/8 inch squares: fifty four each in dark blue and white

3½ inch squares: nine green, thirty six white, thirty six light blue

4¼ inch squares: eighteen green, nine light blue, nine dark blue

http://www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/



(Note- photo example shows half square triangles

with dark blue and green fabric)

Making the half square triangle units

Use the 3.7/8 inch squares to make half square triangles. Place a white square and a dark blue square with right sides together and mark a line along the diagonal. Sew a ¼ inch seam either side of the marked line and cut along the line. This will produce two half square triangles which are 3 ½ inch squares.

Press the seam allowance towards the dark fabric and trim the corners of the square. Put these to one side now so that they don’t get confused with the quarter square triangles made in the next step.

Making the quarter square triangle units

Use the 4¼ inch squares to make half square triangles as above, using one green square with either a light blue or a dark blue square.

Place one green/light blue half square triangle right sides together with a green/dark blue half square triangle. Make sure that the green on one square is placed against the blue in the other square. Mark a line along the other diagonal – so that it crosses the seam. Sew a ¼ inch seam either side of the marked line and cut along the line.



This produces two quarter square triangles which are now

3½ inch squares. Each one has two green quarters opposite

each other and a light blue and a dark blue quarter opposite

each other.

Making the square and a half quilt block

I think it will be easier to see the layout of the block if I show you the middle first. This is nine patches with a green square in the middle, a light blue square in each corner and a quarter square triangle unit against each edge of the central square. Note that these are placed so that the dark blue triangle is always along the edge of the green square.



Now it’s a simple matter to add the outer layer of the quilt

block. There’s a white square in the middle of each edge

and dark blue/white half square triangles everywhere else.

These are placed so that the dark blue triangles seem to cut

across the corner of the block. In each corner there are

three half square triangles and these are placed so that the

triangles are facing the same way as each other in each

corner.

Sew the squares together across each of the five rows and

then sew the rows to each other. You will need nine of

these quilt blocks.

Assembling the quilt

This is a terribly easy quilt layout – just sew the quilt blocks

together in three rows of three.

I have used three borders to frame this quilt. The first

border is made using 2½ inch strips of light blue fabric.

You will need two lengths of 45½ inches for the top and

bottom of the quilt and two lengths of 49½ inches for the

sides.



For the second border I have used 1½ inch strips of the green fabric. Make two lengths of 49½ inches for

the top and bottom and two lengths of 51½ inches for the sides.

Finally, for the third border I have returned to the 2½ inch strips of light blue fabric. You’ll need two

lengths of 51½ inches for the top and bottom and two lengths of 55½ for the sides.

The square and a half quilt top is now complete and ready for layering, quilting and binding.

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About the Designer: Rose Smith was born and brought up in Zambia in Africa. She moved to the UK when she

was 18 and now lives in Shropshire, indulging her passion for quilting and sewing. She has sewn all her life -

‘anything that stood still long enough’ in the words of her children - but now finds that patchwork and quilting

have taken over her life. She indulges this passion by posting patterns and tutorials on her website for all to

share. www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk

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“Minimal Quiltmaking” by Gwen Marston

Gwen’s latest book is a ‘free-ing’ quiltmaking

delight not to be missed!

In this book, she takes the reader through her

process for designing minimal quilts, and it is her

clear explanations of the processes that make this

so worthwhile.

For a pleasant change, this is a book that gives

permission to quilt creatively, based on intuitive

quiltmaking, rather than following strict sets of

rules.

Gwen encourages playing around with colour –

whether neutrals, or a simple and bold palette,

and also with design. Start with a basic idea, and

work it out from there as you sew.

Her discussion on the quilting designs she has

used is interesting and thought-provoking too.

Book Reviews

By Annette Mira-Bateman from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com

http://www.quiltblockofthemonthclub.com/



This book has great photos throughout, and

includes a large selection of similar minimal quilts

from a range of other quiltmakers to further

inspire.

(For a more detailed look at the cover “The Winter

Beech” quilt, refer back to Vol 3 No 11 – our

November 2012 Online Quilt Magazine issue.)

“Minimal Quiltmaking” by Gwen Marston is

available from: American Quilter's Society, PO

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retailer.

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“Beyond Neutral” By John Q. Adams

These 16 wonderful quilts have been inspired by

the natural world - wind and sky, earth, water,

leaves and grass, lava, coral and stone and flying

birds.

John Adams taught himself quilting from blogs

and tutorials rather than by attending instructor-

led quilting classes.

This fantastic book is organized around 'natural

neutrals'.

John says, "Look past white. Leave cream for

another project. Be bold in your fabric and colour

selection. You might never look back."

The photos of these quilts against natural

outdoor settings show where his inspiration

comes from. The quilting patterns enhance the

design elements.

Clear instructions and diagrams for the making of

each quilt are included, with hints and tips as

well.



Deceptively simple, but so striking. You'll be

putting away your cream fabric and going to

study the great outdoors.

What pretty quilts! Not that complicated in

design, but wonderfully eye-catching. If these

projects don't have you rummaging through your

stash, well....I'll be a quilter's uncle!

"Beyond Neutral" by John Q. Adams is published

by Martingale and is available through your local

craft book shop or online from:

www.ShopMartingale.com

(Photos courtesy of Martingale, and Photographer Brent Kane)

http://www.shopmartingale.com/



Ingredients

2 ¼ cups plain flour

1/3 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon mixed spice

180g butter, chilled, chopped

2 tablespoons chilled water

4 granny smith apples, peeled, cored, sliced

1 tablespoon caster (fine white) sugar

½ small lemon, juiced

1/3 cup sultanas

¼ cup rolled oats

1/3 cup shredded coconut

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Lightly grease a 3cm

deep, 16cm x 26cm (base) slab pan. Line with

baking paper, allowing a 2cm overhang at both

long ends.

Process flour, brown sugar, mixed spice and

butter in a food processor until mixture

resembles breadcrumbs.

Add 1½ tablespoons chilled water. Process until

mixture just comes together, adding more water

if required.

Wrap ¾ cup dough in greaseproof paper.

Refrigerate until firm. Press remaining dough into

Recipe Corner – Apple Crumble Slice



prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until

light golden. Allow to cool completely in pan.

Meanwhile, place apples, caster sugar and 1

tablespoon lemon juice in a saucepan. Stir over

low heat until sugar has dissolved. Increase heat

to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring

occasionally, for 15 minutes or until soft and

pulpy. Allow to cool completely. Stir in sultanas.

Spoon apple mixture over pastry base. Coarsely

grate chilled dough into a bowl. Add oats and

coconut. Stir to combine.

Sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake slice for 35 to

40 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool

completely in pan. Serve.



This month we continue our regular segment of

“Show and Tell” quilts made by our Online Quilt

Magazine Readers. It’s been another busy month

too!

We will include them as long as you can send

them to us, and that way we can all share in the

wealth of creativity and inspiration abundant

within our quilting community.

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“This is a project I completed from the Julia Wood Quick and Easy Hexie Book. So much fun and easy to make.”

- Sandy W. USA

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“…a photo of a quilt I made for a friend in the UK.

Pam and I became friends when we both

immigrated to Perth to be with our husbands

whom were FIFO workers. With the boys being

away a lot we became firm friends. I saw the

center panel in a book and Pam mentioned that

her bedroom at home was Blue and White. It got

a bit bigger than I intended. I posted it to the UK

Reader “Show and Tell”



in January but unfortunately it arrived back on my

doorstep yesterday as the UK customs wanted to

charge Pam over 168 pounds for my gift.

I now have a friend travelling to UK in July and

she will take it as hand luggage the quilt will have

more air miles than either Pam or I!”

- Valmae G., Australia

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“Cuddly bears for Annie” was made from a kit

that I purchased a month after my step

granddaughter was born. It was completed

relatively quickly – only 2 years in the making! I

gave the cot quilt to Annie for her third birthday.

It is hand appliqued, machine pieced, hand and

machine quilted.

The “Buzzy bees” and “Welcome” wall hangings

were both made from kits purchased from a

fantastic patchwork shop in Temora NSW. They

were my “road trip” projects for overnight stays

away from home. I did seem to spend quite a bit

of time away from home as these wall hangings

were both finished in about 18 months. Both are

hand appliqued, machine pieced, and hand

quilted.

A girl I knew liked a chook wall hanging that I had

made for my sister in law so much that she asked

me to make one for her. I did not want to do the

same again, so I looked through one of the Chook

Shed books and found this design. The chooks are

hand appliqued from scraps in my stash, machine

pieced and very simply hand quilted. It now



resides proudly on my wall at home as the girl

moved interstate.”

- Ingrid K., Australia

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“The ‘French Affair’ is a pattern by one of our

local designers, Shan Day, which I did block by

block and ‘quilt as you go’.

The patchwork cross is one I worked out the

design for myself as I only had a picture that I

found on the internet, to work from.

I made it in three weeks’ time and will be giving it

to our church to use as a banner in the sanctuary.



This quilt has drawn many comments which to me

is a sign that I did it right as it was really a work

of passion from the heart.“

- Yvette de J., South Africa



This block is an easy but striking one, made from

pieced squares and half-square triangles. Play

with the colour and block arrangement for great

quilt layout effects.

To make this 12 inch block as shown, you will

need 4 different fabrics, and once you have

rotary cut the pieces according to the Cutting

Diagram, you can piece them together as shown.

Block of the Month



For more great quilts and blocks, visit www.QuiltBlockOfTheMonthClub.com

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Today’s Tips:

You Know you are a Quilter If........

There's more Fabric in the House than

Food

"Fat Quarters" are not the heaviest part of

your body

Your ironing board is always set up but

you never iron clothes

You think of your job as an interruption of

your quilting time

You pet Fabric

People are always picking threads off you

You can measure a scant 1/4 by eye

"Featherweight" Doesn't mean Boxer

Your "UFO's" are not from outer space

You clean up your sewing room & they

think you are leaving

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And it's time for some applique hints and tips too:

Use a wooden toothpick to turn under the

allowance of an appliqué patch when you are

doing needle-turned appliqué. The wood grabs

the fabric better than a needle does.

You can edge-fuse large appliqué shapes by

fusing just the outer half inch of the motif. The

non-bonded fusible web can then be cut away

from the interior to eliminate bulk and stiffness.

Keep the tips coming! We all

love reading hints that work for

you.

Please send them all to

[email protected]

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Standard Online Quilt Magazine Online Quilt Magazine · 2014. 7. 1. · Having said that though – it never hurts to have a few gift ideas on hand, and Roses new quick quilt pattern