THE NO. 1 QUILTING MAGAZINE FOR GORGEOUS PROJECTS & EXPERT ADVICE Lynne Edwards MBE chats about stitched Welsh wholecloths ISSUE 87 MEDALLION STAR Hone your sewing skills with Y-seams, foundation paper piecing and curves in this traditional triumph! ESSENTIAL GU THE TS IDE BY Create exciting designs with just L I N one shape E N DA CLE M Well framed! RAID YOUR FABRIC STASH AND STITCH A CHARMING FRAME QUILT MINIATURE MARVEL WE LOOK AT THE ART OF CREATING MINIATURE QUILTS FLOWER POWER USE A LAYER CAKE TO MAKE PRETTY PETALS Little BEAUTY Sew your own miniature quilt with Kumiko Frydl’s stunning design!
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Meet the team WELCOME! Editor Fiona Lawrence Sunnier days are returning, and with it my mood is lifted immediately. Art Editor Rachel Bullen There are lots of exciting things happening in and around the mag as well. Production Editor Jessie Doe As you’ll see from this issue, our Diary Dates page is back, and we’d love to Technical Editor Paula Hope hear about any exhibitions/shows happening within your quilting groups or Features Editor Anne Williams any you think will be of interest. Send all info, with at least 8 weeks (though Technical Consultant Lin Clements more is better) notice before the show to [email protected], and we will try include as many as possible. We have also launched an Etsy Contributors shop with our sister title, Love Patchwork and Quilting. Featuring popular Katriel Costello • Nicola Dodd • Lynne Edwards MBE patterns from past issues, go check it out at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ • Carolyn Forster • Kumiko Frydl • TQandLPQPatternShop. We’ll be adding more patterns as we go. This issue Lynne Goldsworthy • Tina Prior is packed with delightful makes to put a smile on your face. From Lynne Photography Our Media unless otherwise stated. Goldsworthy’s stunning traditional Medallion design to Nicola Dodd’s Write to us Gillyflower wreaths. There is also a Welsh frame quilt and... Welsh embroidered quilt to keep you busy. And if you’re up for the challenge, try Today’s Quilter, Our Media, Eagle House, Bristol, BS1 4ST your hand at Kumiko Frydl’s Little Beauty miniature quilt. Enjoy! or email: [email protected] PS: We love to hear from you - keep in touch online, by email or by post. SUBSCRIPTIONS Todaysquilter Todaysquilter Todaysquilter Todaysquilter Call 03330 162 154* www.gathered.how/todaysquilter For any queries, visit www.buysubscriptions.com/contactus Order today www.buysubscriptions.com In this issue, we’re delighted to feature… ADVERTISING Carolyn Forster Lynne Edwards MBE Nicola Dodd Call: 0117 300 8206 FRAMES OF FABRIC EMBROIDERED WHOLECLOTH FLORAL FANTASY Senior Advertising Manager Penny Stokes Client Partnership Manager Beckie Pring Based on a quilt in a book Turn to page 35 and let Lynne As a continuation from her Business Development Manager Lou Dunn Carolyn owns, this guide you through stitching carnation cushion in a MARKETING AND CIRCULATION scrapbusting frame quilt your own embroidered previous issue, Nicola has (page 67) has rustic charm. Welsh wholecloth! created a quilt (page 40). Newstrade Marketing Manager Janine Smith Export Marketing Manager Rebecca Richer 3 Direct Marketing Manager Penny Clapp Direct Marketing Assistant Adam Spooner PRODUCTION Production Coordinator Ian Wardle Production Manager Rose Griffiths/Louisa Molter Production Director Sarah Powell LICENSING Director of International Licensing & Syndication Tim Hudson PUBLISHING Publishing Director Liz Taylor [email protected] Managing Director (Specialist Portfolio) Marie Davies Managing Director (Bristol) Andy Marshall Executive Chairman Tom Bureau Printed and bound by William Gibbons Distributed in the UK by Frontline BUYING Karen Flannigan *Lines open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Calls from landlines will cost up to 9p per minute. Call charges from mobile phones will cost between 3p and 55p per minute but are included in free call packages. Our Media Company Bristol Limited (company number 05715415) is registered in England and Wales. The registered office of Our Media Company Bristol Limited is at Vineyard House, 44 Brook Green, London W6 7BT. All information contained in this magazine is for information only and is, as far as we are aware, correct at the time of going to press. Our Media Company Bristol Limited cannot accept any responsibility for errors or inaccuracies in such information. Readers are advised to contact manufacturers and retailers directly with regard to the price of products/services referred to in this magazine. If you submit unsolicited material to us, you automatically grant Our Media Company Bristol Limited a licence to publish your submission in whole or in part in all editions of the magazine, including licensed editions worldwide and in any physical or digital format throughout the world. Any material you submit is sent at your risk. Although every care is taken, neither Our Media Company Bristol Limited nor its employees agents or subcontractors shall be liable for loss or damage. Our Media Company Limited is working to ensure that all of its paper is sourced from well managed forests. This magazine can be recycled, for use in newspapers and packaging. Please remove any gifts, samples or wrapping and dispose of it at your local collection point. Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
4 0 Create a mesmerising floral beauty inspired by a vintage embroidery piece! 67 Discover a design that truly transcends time and holds a special place in quilting history YGOIUFTR HAPPENING NOW 90 CREATIVE SPACES Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes QUILT LABELS 09 INSPIRED BY… Brightness & ease peek into Karen Lewis’ creative home studio! exclusive set of quilt labels! 15 FRESH PICKS WORKSHOPS 4 20 DIARY DATES 59 ESSENTIAL GUIDE 22 SHOW AND TELL Take your designs to the next level with Lin Clements’ expert guide to GREAT READS single shape appliqué! 35 WELSH WHOLECLOTH 73 BLOCK OF THE MONTH WORKSHOP Stitch the latest instalments of Lynne Edwards MBE explores Nicola Dodd’s Primrose Hill BOM, traditional Welsh wholecloth quilts Delicatessen and Post Box! 48 QUILTING STYLES Discover the world of miniature quilts WWW.TWITTER.COM/TODAYSQUILTER WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/TODAYSQUILTER Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
24 Countrified and cosy – use your favourite 53 THEESSENTIAL GU fabrics to create a charming medallion quilt TS and master Y-seams in the process! Combine IDESINGLE SHAPE satisfying BY APPLIQUÉ symmetry and delicate scale in a 59LINDA CLEMEN palette of bright fuchsia and brilliant white Today’s Quilter – May 2022 73 The Primrose Hill 48 All about mini quilts; (ISSN 20593230) (USPS 020-750) is published Block of the Month! perfectly paired with this issue’s Little Beauty project 13 times a year (monthly, with Christmas issue in November) by Immediate Media Company Bristol Ltd., Bristol, BS1 4ST, United Kingdom. Distributed in the U.S. by NPS Media Group, 2 Enterprise Drive, Suite 420, Shelton, CT 06484. Periodical Postage paid at Shelton, CT and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address change to Today’s Quilter magazine, Immediate Media, PO Box 401, Williamsport, PA 17703, USA MEASUREMENTS NOTE PROJECTS PLUS Either metric or imperial measurements (sometimes 24 MAYPOLE MEDALLION 03 WELCOME both) are included in each project, as per the designer’s Stitch this month’s glorious cover Fiona chats about what’s in this issue preference. Converting measurements could interfere project – Lynne Goldsworthy’s with cutting accuracy. Follow the same units of stunning medallion! 06 YOUR GIFT measurement throughout; do not mix metric and Your exclusive set of quilt labels for imperial. Read the instructions all the way through 40 GILLYFLOWER that beautiful finishing touch! before cutting any fabric. Always make a test block Sew a meadow of Carnations in before embarking on a large project. Nicola Dodd’s Layer Cake design 32 SUBSCRIPTION OFFERS Try our free trial of our digital QUILTING IS FOR EVERYONE 53 LITTLE BEAUTY subscription! At Today’s Quilter, we want inclusivity Create a striking, spectacular mini quilt to be at the heart of what we do. with Kumiko Frydl’s design! 58 DIRECTORY We’re committed to creating content Quilting suppliers at your fingertips that reflects and celebrates the 67 CARIAD MAWR diversity of the quilting community. Fall in love with Welsh frame designs 66 NEXT MONTH Quilting is for everyone, regardless with Carolyn Forster’s traditional and A sneak preview of issue 88 of ethnicity, age, size, ability, sexual historic pattern orientation or gender identity. We 78 TEMPLATES For the projects have begun work on a plan to drive WWW.PINTEREST.COM/TODAYSQUILTER meaningful change, but we know WWW.GATHERED.HOW/TODAYSQUILTER it’s a work in progress. We want to listen to you, our readers. Join the conversation on Instagram @todaysquilter or get in touch at [email protected] Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 5
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INSPIRED BY l brightness & ease Find this stunning project in issue 88 of Today’s Quilter! Images © Today’s Quilter and EQS Liberty’s Emily Belle THE FABRIC Collection – Brights for EMILY BELLE COLLECTION - EQS is available now. BRIGHTS To see the whole The first of three releases of the Emily Belle Collection for Liberty; Brights is a collection and find wonderful rainbow of colours to add a splash of joy to any project. Available in 15 stockists, visit colours, the collection is a celebration of botanicals. The soft, fine lines and delicate tonal qualities are designed to coordinate smoothly with a wide variety of Liberty prints. www.eqsuk.com Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 10
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FRESH PICKS ALL THE LATEST QUILTING NEWS We’ve got an exciting season ahead, quilters! So, allow us to arm you with the latest tools, beautiful fabric collections and calendar dates to make your month a memorable one! New Beginnings What says spring quite like new beginnings? And with Lisa Dolson’s exquisite new collection, you’ll be spoilt for choice on which room to revamp for the new season with beautiful quilted accessories! Featuring stunning floral designs, swan motifs and birds in flight in shades of pink, grey and gold, the collection was inspired by Lisa’s daily walks along the local canal path: “It is an area of natural beauty, bustling with fresh buds on trees, Swans with their nests, and Herons flying overhead. The collection is a nod to nature and its wonderful way of providing new starts and new opportunities, it reminds us that there is always time for new beginnings.” Not only that, a beautiful pattern (pictured) designed by Janet Goddard, who you can follow on Instagram, @janetpatch1, is available to download from the Dashwood website! www.anbo.co.uk www.dashwoodstudio.com www.lisadolson.com Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 15
FRESH PICKS l quilting news DIAMONDS GALORE SNUG AS A BUG! Sew Easy are well known for their innovative Do you want to give your quilts a wonderful, luxurious feel? toolbox treasures, and their new Multi Size Introducing Vlieseline 278 Soya Mix; a lightweight, needle 60-Degree Diamond Ruler is no exception. Ideal punched wadding in a 50/50 blend of soya and cotton fibres. Softer for projects such as bunting, patchwork and and smoother than traditional waddings, it’s ideal for all sorts of myriad more, simply line strips of fabric with the projects, including wall hangings, jackets and more. What’s better, indicated markings to cut diamonds ranging from it’s completely natural and unbleached and gives you a 100% natural 1in-41/2in in size. fleece with a snuggly feel. Super cosy! £5.75 RRP approx. www.vlieseline.com [email protected] Fit for a queen! and Trimits are bridging the gap over to crafters! Create a royally fabulous felt kit, ideal for crafters of all ages and abilities! Complete with everything you need along with easy-to-follow step- by-step instructions. Not only that, but their gorgeous, new crown motifs can be attached to clothes, accessories, decorations, bunting and more! Simply iron-on or sew and celebrate away. Union Jack Felt Kit £2.65 RRP Crown Motifs £2.64 RRP [email protected] 16 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
FRESH PICKS l quilting news BOLD AND BRIGHT Featuring 18 fantastic, colourful projects, Jenny Jackson’s latest publication, English Paper Piecing Workshop, embodies everything we love about vivid, geometric designs that pack a punch! £16.99 RRP www.searchpress.com KI-MAMA Arriving mid-May, Sevenberry’s beautiful Ki-Mama collection for Robert Kaufman is an anthophile’s dream. Featuring prints in natural apricot, honey and smoky blue as well as contrasting white lacquer, this stunning fabric family is a painterly treat for the eyes! We can’t wait to get our hands on a bundle! www.robertkaufman.com LOOK SHARP! PETIT SOPHILA Precision engineered and high-quality sewing needles Pastel shades of blue, yellow and pink infused with ditsy are something that quilters can’t compromise on. florals – simply a springtime dream! Perfect for a variety of projects, esteemed Japanese brand Sevenberry’s collection, Luckily, you can always count on Hemline’s extensive Petit Sophila, for Robert Kaufman – arriving next month – is a collection. From slinky chiffons and thick denims to tough leathers and more, Hemline needles can tackle all beautiful example of elegance in bloom. the materials your sewing machine can stitch. All you www.robertkaufman.com need do is choose the right one! 17 £2.65 RRP [email protected] Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
mage courtesy of Phil Dickson, PSD photography FRESH PICKS l quilting news Protect those digits! Made from durable, high-quality materials, Clover’s new, innovative thimbles are a quilter’s must- have! ‘Supremely comfortable’ to wear, the new Protect and Grip Thimbles (right) come in three different sizes with a ridged tip to assert pressure when pushing the needle. The new Flexible Rubber Thimbles (below, right) come with cooling vents for extra breathability and are designed for ultra- comfort whilst also providing an excellent grip! Protect and Grip Thimble £7.48 RRP Flexible Rubber Thimble £6.60 RRP www.clover-mfg.com/ DRAWING PARALLELS: AN EXHIBITION Exhibiting a completely new body of work collated over the last half a decade, catch quilter and textile artist Pauline Burbidge and artist Charlie Poulsen’s work in one of the finest exhibition spaces in the UK – Ruthin Craft Centre. With approximately 16 large scale drawings, 12 large scale textile works, textile studies and more, the exquisite, contemporary gallery will be showcasing until early July and promises to inspire and awe visitors. Living in the Scottish Borders over the past 28 years, Pauline Burbidge and Charlie Poulsen have developed and nurtured their annual open studio – an extremely successful and anticipated event – in which they open their home and garden to visitors. With large scale works deserving of an expansive space to be displayed in, the pair have welcomed a chance to show their work in the Ruthin Craft Centre. The couple have been exhibiting together since 1993 with ‘Joining Forces’ at the Angel Row Gallery in Nottingham, and their latest joint exhibition, ‘Songs for Winter’, attracted over 13,000 visitors at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre. April – early July 2022 www.ruthincraftcentre.org.uk 18 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
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DIARY DATES l what ’s on What to see and do now DIARY DATES Treat yourself to a wonderful day out at an inspiring quilting or textile exhibition. See what’s on around the country with our handy listings guide. Sandown Park Quilts UK Malvern equipment, raffle and light charity quilts, refreshments. Quilt Show refreshments. The raffle 12-15 May will be supporting two local 10.30-15.30 28-30 April charities – Stand by Me and Admission £3 Featuring quilt displays Feed Up Warm Up. United Reformed Church, Featuring quilt displays of well-known quilters and Wilmslow Road, Heald Green of well-known quilters and textile artists, workshops on 10.00-16.00 SK8 3BH textile artists, workshops on a first come first served basis Admission £3.50 Contact Caroline casnkat. a first come first served basis and a variety of exhibitors Letchworth Free Church, Norton [email protected] or Lynn lynn. and a variety of exhibitors selling patchwork and quilting Road South, Letchworth Garden [email protected] selling patchwork and quilting supplies. Excellent facilities City, Herts SG6 1SU supplies. Excellent facilities including disabled access. [email protected] Eype Schoolhouse including disabled access. Advanced tickets £8 per Quilters Exhibition Advanced tickets £8 per adult, on the door tickets £11 Springfields Quilt adult, on the door tickets £11 per adult. Senior and child’s Show 25-26 June per adult. Senior and child’s tickets also available, see tickets also available, see website for full details. 27-28 May A showcase of stunning website for full details. quilts made by the group’s 10.00-17.00 Thurs-Sat Featuring quilt displays 13 members against the 10.00-16.30 Thurs-Fri 10.00-16.30 Sun for well-known quilters and beautiful Dorset landscape. 10.00-16.00 Sat Three Counties Showground, textile artists, demonstrators Free admission with raffle, Sandown Exhibition Centre, Severn Hall, Malvern WR13 6NW and a variety of exhibitors refreshments, wheelchair Sandown Park Racecourse, selling patchwork and quilting access and parking available. Portsmouth Road KT10 9AJ www.grosvenorshows.co.uk supplies. Excellent facilities including disabled access. 10.00-17.00 www.grosvenorshows.co.uk Shirley Quilters Advanced tickets £5 per St Peters Church, Eype, West Open Meeting adult, on the door tickets £7 Dorset DT6 6AR Malpas Fabric Arts per adult. Senior and child’s [email protected] Group Exhibition 17 May tickets also available, see website for full details. Samphire Quilters 6-7 May Nancy Adamek from Lina Exhibition Patchwork will be talking 10.00-16.30 Fri A showcase of traditional about English Paper Piecing 15-17 July and modern patchwork quilts and will be bringing items 10.00-16.00 Sat from miniature studies to from her shop to buy. This Springfields Events Centre, Sales tables, Charity king-size quilts. Disabled is an open meeting so all Camel Gate, Spalding, Tombola, traders, access available. Sales table, welcome! There will also be a Lincolnshire PE12 6ET refreshments, nearby tombola, refreshments and raffle. Plenty of parking and www.grosvenorshows.co.uk parking and disabled access. raffle included; first prize is a disabled access available. Programmes available for £2. quilt made by the members. Ash Valley Quilters 19.30-21.30 7th Quilt Exhibition 10.30-16.00 Fri-Sat 10.00-18.00 Fri Admission £4 10.30-15.30 Sun. 10.00-16.00 Sat Shirley Methodist Church, Eldon 11-12 June St Nicholas Chapel, St Ann’s Admission £3 Avenue, Croydon CR0 8SD Street, Kings Lynn PE30 1NH Whitchurch Civic Centre, High Contact Grace 07973 283 252 Exhibition includes a sales Contact Angela 07388 057 128, Street, Whitchurch SY13 1AX table, raffle, competitions, Helen 07939 149 043 or Sue Contact Gill 07754 703 040 The Mill Quilters tombola, demonstrations and 07717 673 089 Exhibition refreshments. The trader The East Lancashire is ‘And Sew On’ Braintree. Creative Stitch Quilt Show 20-22 May Disabled access available. Graduate Show 2022 6-8 May An exhibition, raffle, bag 10.00-16.00 23-24 July tombola and bran tub with Admission £4 An exhibition of award proceeds going to the Mill The Memorial Hall, The Forebury, An exhibition of stitched winning quilts, from bed Restoration Fund. Disabled Sawbridgeworth CM21 9BD textiles by Creative Stitch quilts, cushions, bags, access, refreshments, and free Contact Jackie 07989 548 645 Students, including traders, wearables and even Christmas parking available. or [email protected] refreshments, free parking decorations. Supported by and disabled access. Hobkirk Sewing Machines 10.00-16.00 Gleneagles P’s and Q’s and proceeds split between Admission £2 Quilt Show Sat 10.00-16.00 the church and Motor Moulton Windmill, High Street, Sun 10.00-14.00 Neurone Disease Association. Moulton Lincs PE12 6QB 18 June Admission £5 Refreshments and disabled Contact Norma 07821889916 Chantry Academy, Mallard Way, access available. 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SHOW & TELL JOIN IN AND BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY The only thing better than putting the finishing touches to WRITE TO US your latest quilt is showing it off! So let’s see what you’ve been Today’s Quilter, Our Media, Eagle House, up to this month… Bristol, BS1 4ST EMAIL: todaysquilter@ immediate.co.uk A quilt of one’s own THE MAGIC NUMBER My mum, Paola Piatto, made this quilt using Petra Prins A friend of mine has three daughters who each fabrics, which were featured in TQ some months ago. She gave birth to a daughter within a three-week got the fabrics in Amsterdam, while visiting my brothers period over Christmas and the New Year. I who used to live there. My mum is a great artist – she decided to make each of them a quilt. My first produced dozens of quilts for so many people and on so many thought was to make three of the same patterns, occasions, she has lost count. This is the first she did for but in different colourways. I eventually decided to herself at the young age of 83! She would be thrilled to see use the same colours with three different patterns; her quilt published! Thank you for being such an inspiration they are all quilted the same, albeit in different for me and my family. directions, and have the same border and backing. Francesca, Glasgow I am quite pleased with the results and hope they What an absolutely exquisite quilt! There’s so much to look at – from will be too. The inspiration for all patterns came the colours to the patterns used... it really is phenomenal! from various issues of your magazine. And special thanks to the Eclectic Maker in Worthing with 22 their help in deciding on materials. Janet, Worthing Three beautiful quilts for three beautiful granddaughters, how wonderful. It seems all great things come in trios! Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
Here is a quilt I made for my granddaughter to celebrate her marriage. I had been practicing making hexagons and got rather carried away and finished up with lots, which resulted in this quilt that I called ‘Wedding Rings and Marriage Lines’. The wedding was supposed to take place in August 2020 but was postponed because of Covid and took place in August 2021! I also asked the guests to write a message to them both which I appliquéd to the reverse of the quilt. My granddaughter and new grandson were both thrilled with the quilt! Sheila , via email This is a really special gift we know they’ll treasure for a lifetime. RIPPON LEA BEAUTY Here is my completed BOM mystery quilt from Karen Styles’ series, which kept me busy and eagerly awaiting each month’s magazine during the restrictions we faced last year! I am now doing Nicola Dodd’s BOM, Primrose Hill, and again look forward to receiving the magazine each month and seeing the pile of blocks grow! Christine, via email There’s nothing better than seeing a collection of blocks grown over a number of months finally come together, especially when the result is this fantastic. Spring has sprung SAIL AWAY Victoria Carrington’s ‘The Walled Garden’ quilt Janet Clare’s Spoondrift series in Today’s Quilter was my from Issue 72 was perfect for a special friend’s 60th first BOM ever. Once I decided to do it, I was behind birthday and 30th a few months but caught up – and found myself caught wedding anniversary. All up in a love-hate relationship with the blocks. There the coloured pieces and were some that I couldn’t make work, so I chose others some of the background from previous TQ supplements. I worked with a very are from my stash. I only limited colour and fabric palette, with some Janet Clare had to add a few extra fabrics mixed in. I also modified some blocks to make cream FQs for variety, them unique to our family’s island home and beach and and I adapted the design sailing vacations! Ultimately, I came to love the quilt and to include a border. named it ‘Stella Maris’. The backing fabric is Harlan, Bronx NY a perfect match – little What an absolutely beautiful name; it really suits it. It’s easy to bird houses on a pink see the love and care that went into this creation. background. My friend was delighted! Mary, Bromsgrove Beautiful! Todaysquilter Todaysquilter Todaysquilter Todaysquilter Join us at wwww.gathered.how/todaysquilter 23
FPP PROJECT MAYPOLE MEDALLION Bunting, stars and sundials... this stunning design has so many interpretations, perfect for spring celebrations! Designed by LYNNE GOLDSWORTHY 24 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
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FPP PROJECT MAYPOLE MEDALLION You will need n Yellow fabrics – Two (2) to three (3) fat quarters* n Purple fabrics – Two (2) to three (3) fat quarters* n Blue fabrics – Three (3) to four (4) fat quarters* n Red fabrics – Four (4) to five (5) fat quarters* n Brown fabrics – Six (6) to seven (7) fat quarters* n Cream background fabrics – 61/2yds* n Backing – 43/4yds n Binding – 2/3yd n Templates – One (1) of A, B, E, G, H, I and K, eight (8) of C and F, twelve (12) D, and twenty (20) HST J templates Materials used n Fabrics: Mary Ann’s Gift by Betsy Chutchian for modafabrics.com n Batting: 279 Cotton Mix 80/20 from www.vlieseline.com/en/ n Threads: Aurifil 50wt for piecing and 40wt for quilting from www.aurifil.com n Basting: Odif 505 Repositional Temporary Adhesive Spray from www.odifusa.com n Foundation paper: Patterntrace paper from www.patterntrace.com/ BEHIND THE QUILT Cutting out TIMELESSLY TRADITIONAL Note: Black and red pattern dots should be marked onto the fabrics. “This is a fairly advanced pattern, using Y-seams, Foundation Paper Piecing For the black dots, mark the dot itself and curved seams, so it is not for the faint-hearted or for the beginner. There on the back of the fabric using an are also a lot of ‘moving parts’ – lots of Foundation Piecing, Flying Geese erasable marker. For the red dots, and Morning Star blocks. But if you have the time and the patience, this use an erasable marker or make small is a wonderful traditional style Medallion quilt, perfect for very traditional snips into the seam allowance. The fabrics, which we have used, or it will look just as stunning with modern black dots will help with the piecing fabrics. The backing for this quilt is a print from the fabric line we used in of Y-seams and the red dots will help the quilt (Mary Ann’s Gift by Betsy Chutchian for Moda Fabrics) and is a with matching up with seams as each wonderful ‘cheater’ print made of pinwheels full of all sorts of traditional new round of the medallion is added. prints which complement the fabrics on the front of the quilt and make a fully reversible quilt.” – Lynne Goldsworthy 1From your yellow fabric, cut as follows: n Two (2) 10in squares and cut three (3) of template A from each, rotating to fit, as shown in Fig 1. n Four (4) 4in x WOFQ strips, subcut into twenty-four (24) 3in x 4in rectangles for Sections 2, 4 and 6 on the C templates. 26 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
Finished size n Approx. 74in square Notes n FQ = fat quarter. n BKG = background. n FPP = foundation paper piecing. n RST = right side(s) together. n FG = Flying Geese. n WOF = width of fabric. n WOFQ = a strip of fabric cut from selvedge to centre cut in the case of a FQ (approx. 21in). n *Lynne used a mix of FQs from the FQ bundle and cream print yardage. n Unless otherwise noted: – Seam allowances are 1/4in. – Press after each seam. – Press seams open. n Press all fabrics before cutting. n Some templates are made by taping together two (2) or more pieces at the coloured lines e.g. tape together G1 and G2 to make template G. n This pattern uses FPP. If you are not familiar with this technique, useful tutorials can be found on www.gathered.how n This pattern also uses Y-seams – find a comprehensive tutorial to Y-seam/set in seams on www.gathered.how 2From your purple fabric, cut 3From your blue fabric, cut eight subcut into twelve (12) B template as follows: (8) 41/2in x WOFQ strips and pieces, again rotating to fit as you n Two (2) 10in squares and cut subcut into sixty-four (64) 21/2in x did with template A. Note: If you 41/2in rectangles. cut very carefully, you may get all three (3) of template A from each, twelve (12) from one (1) strip. rotating to fit, as shown in Fig 1. 4From your red fabric, cut n Two (2) 4in x WOF strips, subcut n Five (5) 4in x WOFQ strips, as follows: into twenty-four (24) 31/2in x 4in subcut into twenty-four (24) n Five (5) 41/2in x WOFQ strips, rectangles for sections 1, 3 and 5 4in squares for Sections 2 and 4 on the C templates. on the D templates. subcut into twenty (20) 41/2in n Three (3) 41/2in x WOF strips, squares. subcut into twenty-four (24) Template A Template A n Seven (7) 61/4in x WOFQ strips, 4in x 41/2in rectangles for sections subcut into twenty (20) 61/4in 1 and 3 on the D templates. Template A squares. n One (1) 161/2in x WOF strip, subcut into two (2) 181/2in lengths. Fig 1 5From the brown fabrics, cut Cut each of those into two (2) Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter sixteen (16) 41/2in x WOFQ E templates, as shown in Fig 2. strips, subcut into one-hundred- Note: Templates E1, E2 and E3 and-twenty-four (124) 21/2in x 41/2in will first need to be taped together rectangles. at the red and blue lines to make template E. 6From the background fabric(s), n Twenty-five (25) 21/2in x WOF cut as follows: strips, subcut into three-hundred- n Two (2) 31/2in x WOF strips, 27
PROJECT l maypole medallion Centre circle with Fig 6 triangle borders Fig 2 Fig 7 Fig 8 8To make the centre Star, you will and-ninety-two (392) 21/2in squares be using Y-seams. If you are not for the FG and the Star blocks. familiar with this technique, you n Five (5) 4in x WOF strips, subcut may want to practise first using some into sixty-four (64) 3in x 4in scrap fabrics. rectangles for Sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 12 on the F templates. 9Sew one (1) A template piece to n One (1) 91/2in x WOF strip, subcut one (1) B template piece, pinning into two (2) 111/2in rectangles. Cut to match the black dots, starting two (2) G templates from each, the seam at the black dots and rotating in the same way as when continuing the seam to the edges of cutting the E templates. Note: the fabric as normal. You may wish Templates G1 and G2 will first to Backstitch at the start of these need to be taped together at the Y-seams to secure. See the dashed aqua lines to make template G. red line on Fig 3. n Cut the remainder of the 91/2in x WOF strip into five (5) 11/2in x 10Sew the top section of the next WOF strips, sew end to end and A template piece to this unit, cut into four (4) 241/2in lengths. again pinning and starting the seam n Four (4) 61/4in x WOF strips, at the black dots and continuing the subcut into twenty (20) 61/4in seam to the edges of the fabric. See squares. the aqua dashed line on Fig 4. n Five (5) 21/2in x WOF strips, subcut into twenty (20) 81/2in 11Sew the bottom section of the lengths. two (2) A pieces together, n Eleven (11) 21/2in x WOF strips, starting at the black dots and join to make one (1) continuous continuing the seam to the edges. length, then subcut into eight (8) See the green dashed line in Fig 5. 541/2in lengths, two (2) H1, two (2) H2, two (2) I1 and two (2) Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 9 I2 templates. n One (1) 101/2in x WOF strip cut 12When you have made six (6) 15To make the first round of into four (4) K templates. Note: sets, sew into two (2) sets triangles around the centre templates K1 and K2 will first of three (3), once again starting circle, FPP eight (8) C templates need to be taped together at the red the seams at the black dots and using the 31/2in x 4in BKG rectangles lines to make template K. continuing the seam to the edges for sections 1, 3 and 5 and the yellow of the fabric (Fig 6). 3in x 4in rectangles for sections 2, 4, 7Cut the backing fabric into two and 6. (2) equal lengths and the binding 13Sew those two (2) sets together, fabric into eight (8) 21/2in x WOF again starting the seams at the 16Trim off excess paper and strips. black dots and continuing the seam fabric at the dashed lines and to the edges of the fabric (Figs 7-8). remove papers from the back. Making the quilt top 14Sew the remaining six (6) B 17Sew into a complete circle. Pin Note: throughout the assembly of the template pieces in place using to the centre star matching quilt top, you may find it helpful to Y-seams as before, sewing first one seams and sew together, see Fig 10. refer to the Layout Diagram (page 30). (1) side of the B template then the other as in Figs 3-5 (see Fig 9 for the 18To make the second round of completed circle). triangles around the centre circle, FPP twelve (12) D templates using the 4in x 41/2in BKG pieces for sections 1 and 3 and the purple 4in squares for sections 2 and 4. 19Trim off excess paper and fabric at the dashed lines and remove papers from the back. 28 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
PROJECT l maypole medallion Fig 10 border. To make each of these, take one (1) of the HST J templates with a 21/2in x 41/2in rectangle of blue fabric the fabrics RST and the lighter fabric Fig 11 and two (2) 21/2in BKG fabric squares. next to the paper. 20Sew into a complete circle. 23Mark a diagonal line on the 32Shorten your machine stitch Pin to the previous round of back of each of the BKG to 1.5 and sew along all of the triangles matching seams and sew squares and align one of them with red lines. together, see Fig 11. one corner of the blue rectangle, RST (Fig 12). 33Cut the template and fabric 21Sew the four (4) E template along all the blue lines using pieces from Fig 2 into one 24Sew along the drawn diagonal a rotary cutter. (1) frame piece. Pin and sew to the line and trim off excess fabric second round of triangles. 1/4in beyond the seam line (Fig 13). 34Trim off the corners on each Press triangle open (Fig 14). triangle along the green lines. First Flying Geese border 25Repeat for the other side of the 35Press each HST unit open. blue rectangle (Fig 15). 36Remove paper from the back 22You will make four (4) strips of twelve (12) FG for this 26Make forty-eight (48) and of each HST unit. sew into four (4) strips of Fig 12 Fig 13 twelve (12). 37Sew into pairs as shown in Fig 16 and sew two (2) BKG Fig 14 Fig 15 27FPP the four (4) F templates 21/2in squares onto each end of two using: (2) of those pairs (Fig 16). n The remaining 21/2in x 41/2in blue 38Sew the remaining two (2) rectangles for sections 1, 4, 7 and pairs of HSTs to either side 10 on the F templates and the of a red 41/2in square then sew the 3in x 4in BKG rectangles for strips made in step 37 to the top and sections 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 12 on the F templates. Fig 16 n Trim to the dashed lines and remove papers from the back. Fig 17 28Sew the FG strips and the curved FG F sections into one (1) big frame piece and sew to the quilt top centre aligning points marked by the red dots on the templates and centre seam lines. 29Sew the four (4) 11/2in x 241/2in BKG strips and the four (4) BKG G template pieces into one (1) big frame piece and sew to the quilt top centre aligning points marked by the red dots on the templates and seam lines. Morning Star border 30To make the twenty (20) stars, you will make 2in (finished) HSTs in sets of eight (8) using one (1) HST template and two (2) 61/4in fabric squares per set (one (1) red and one (1) BKG). 31To make these, pin the two (2) fabric squares to the back of Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 29
PROJECT l maypole medallion bottom of that piece (Figs 16-17). need four (4) F template pieces 46 Sew the four (4) 21/2in x as for the blue FG border. 541/2in BKG strips and the 39Make twenty (20) of these four (4) BKG K template pieces stars. 45Sew the FG strips and the into one (1) big frame piece and curved FG F sections into sew to the quilt top centre aligning 40Sew them into two (2) strips one (1) big frame piece and sew to points marked by the red dots on the of four (4) stars with three (3) the quilt top centre aligning points templates and seam lines. 21/2in x 81/2in BKG strips in-between marked by the red dots on the and one (1) at each end; and two (2) templates and seam lines. Finishing the quilt strips of six (6) stars with five (5) 21/2in x 81/2in BKG strips in-between. Layout Diagram 47Remove the selvedges from the two (2) pieces of backing 41Sew the shorter strips to the fabric and sew together along the sides of the quilt top centre long sides using a 1/2in seam. Press and the longer strips to the top and seam open. bottom. 48Make a quilt sandwich basting 42Sew H1 and H2 BKG pieces the backing, batting and to each end of two (2) 21/2in quilt top and quilt as desired. Lynne x 541/2in BKG strips and I1 and I2 quilted an all-over meander using BKG pieces to each end of two (2) cream thread. 21/2in x 541/2in strips (see the main Layout Diagram for orientation of 49Sew the binding strips end to these pieces). end using diagonal or straight seams as preferred. Fold and press 43Sew the strips with the I in half, wrong sides together, along pieces on each end to the sides the length. Bind the quilt taking of the quilt top then the strips with care to ease it around the curved the H pieces on each end to the top corners. and bottom of the quilt top. Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter Second Flying Geese border 44Make the second FG Border in the same way as the first except that the four (4) strips will each contain twenty-seven (27) FG units and the geese will be made using brown fabrics. You will also 30
PROJECT l maypole medallion Meet the designer The perfect project that is sure to help you hone your Lynne Goldsworthy from Lily’s Quilts is a modern British quilter. skills and master those She has been sewing since she was a young child and, on a business often times tricky Y-seams! trip to America, she fell in love with American quilts and tried her hand at the craft. Then life and family happened and she didn’t pick up another quilt for a few years, until she discovered Flickr, blogs and online shopping. She immediately ordered some pre-cuts, started her own blog and has never looked back. www.lilysquilts.blogspot.co.uk lilysquilts @lilysquilts Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 31
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Welsh Wholecloth Workshop Join Lynne Edwards MBE in an exploration of embroidered Welsh wholecloth quilts with this beautiful project... ÒMany years ago, when I was venturing based on Welsh traditional shapes such as beech leaves, into the world of patchwork, I hearts and ram’s horns. It was about 18in square and discovered wholecloth quilts, which designed to be used to make a small whole cloth quilt are amazing pieces made using one whole piece of fabric suitable for a baby. My American friend, Pepper Cory, for the top layer – with no pieced design at all. All the who was a leading light for hand-quilting, had researched creativity came from the patterns of running-stitch the tradition and this was her stencil design. I’ve had this quilting that filled the whole surface, holding the three stencil in my own collection for probably twenty years, layers in place. The fabric sandwich of top layer, filling but recently have seen it interpreted in a new way by and bottom layer was originally designed as a thick student Sue Toy, who loved the design but did not enjoy defence against the elements, particularly in harsher hand-quilting as much as she did stem-stitch embroidery parts of the nation, where intricate piecing didn’t always and blanket-stitch appliqué. As soon as Sue began her seem relevant for people who had to fight the elements stitched version, I knew I had to explore this too, so with very little money. I have to give Sue the credit for initiating this style of stitchwork. I just loved making this version, and I hope These quilts were popular in Wales and the North you will too.” – Lynne. of England. The filling was often local sheep’s wool or similar and simple running stitches through all the layers kept everything in place. Over time, this developed into a real art form, with formalised patterns and designs of exquisite hand-quilting becoming a traditional aspect of rural crafts. Marking out complicated designs became a specialist area, with local markers much in demand to create patterns of leaves, flowers, chains and feathers, all linked by lines of cross-hatching so that no area was left unquilted. “Over time, this developed into a real art form, with ... designs of exquisite hand-quilting becoming a traditional aspect of rural crafts.” Hand-quilting for its own sake, as opposed to enhancing a pieced quilt, is not as popular now as it was a while ago, but there are still plastic templates for some of the shapes and designs used back then, especially in America. I’m fortunate to have a huge collection, as for some years I designed paint stencils for an American company that also made quilting stencils, which I was able to buy at low prices. Among these was a stencil Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 35
Creating the design the stitching is finished, as this TECHNICAL TIP is a hand-stitching project, and The guidelines lines This pattern started out as a large the constant handling makes plastic stencil, which has been the outer raw edge of fabric (Fig 3) need to be drawn invaluable to have in my collection vulnerable to fraying. for students to use, as it makes the on the front side of the task of transferring the whole design 2For a design that has just one fabric, using a marker like onto fabric so much easier. Stencils border frame, shown in Fig 1, like this are rare these days, so I cut a piece of fabric that is at a Hera or a chalk pencil have set to and made a traceable least 20in x 20in. – not a permanent or version, dividing the design into several smaller units, which can be 3For the centre section alone contrasting strong pencil printed out and then traced onto (Fig 2) cut a piece of fabric that line, as these lines are only fabric to assemble the complete is at least 15in x 15in. pattern ready for stitching. The for help with positioning design is made up of a central unit of Fig 2 and are not part of the hearts and leaves, which is bordered drawn design that you will on all sides by linked chains echoing Marking the design stitch. Draw them very the leaf shapes. This border frame is lightly and make sure that repeated as a second border around To help with positioning each they will fade away easily the quilt, bringing the final size of element of the design, mark some once the stitching lines are the design up to 251/2in x 251/2in. guidelines onto the fabric. in place. These are the only guidelines that are needed Cutting the fabric 4First mark the fabrics centre if you are making just the line in both directions (Fig 3). Traditionally, wholecloth quilts were For the middle size, which is the centre section. based on one whole piece of fabric centre section of the design plus without joining seams, and this is one surrounding border frame of the central markings and 9in still the best way to do it. First you (Fig 1), more guidelines are needed. away. Repeat this on each side of need to decide how much of the These will be part of the stitching the square of fabric (Fig 4A). This three (3) sections of the design, design, so now you need to use a marks the outer edge of the design you want for your project. You quilt marking pencil – I favour a shown in Fig 1. may prefer to make just the centre watercolour pencil in a shade that section of the design, or to add one shows up enough on the fabric but 9in 9in (1) border frame around it, or the isn’t too much of a contrast. full design as shown. 9in 9in 5Draw a line from top to bottom 1For the full design – the centre on the fabric parallel with one Fig 4A square plus two (2) framing borders (see the diagram – Fig 6Now add the guidelines for the 11 – of the complete design) – cut central square of the design a piece of your chosen fabric at by drawing a line 55/8in from the least 29in x 29in. I have allowed centre lines in both directions an extra inch or so around the within the first frame. Do not draw edge which can be trimmed after to the edge of the fabric, just to the marked outer frame lines (Fig 4B). 55/8in 55/8in Fig 1 Fig 3 55/8in 55/8in Fig 4B 36 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
MAKER’S GUIDE l welsh wholecloth workshop 7If you are making the largest size with two (2) border frames, repeat Step 5 and 6. Then draw a line on all sides that is 123/8in from the centre markings (Fig 5). 123/8in reSLamyttenhpmneheraStssthtiitsiatcenchhtS,heutedesmihanelgoSanteritgmtsc,tbhhsrheoeiddureasrweydnthClirnheeaasidnw.STittoihtch Fig 5 8For ease of copying, the central 10The arrangement of the unit is divided into four (4) first border is shown in Tracing the centre identical quarters. The pattern Fig 10. Use the chalked guidelines design for each quarter section (pattern to help position each unit around A) is shown in Fig 8. Use the the central design. The centre of the design is made chalked lines in Fig 3 as a guide for of four (4) traditional Welsh hearts positioning each quarter to make set in an 8in x 8in frame, which is the design shown in Fig 7. Trace turned on point, as in Fig 6. The each section of the design onto four (4) corners are then each filled the fabric, using the same quilt with a pair of beech leaves, another marking pencil. feature of Welsh quilting patterns (Fig 7). The whole unit is outlined to become a square which measures 111/4 x 111/4in. This is not an exact measurement but is accurate enough for our purposes. Fig 9A Fig 6 Fig 9B Centre Fig 8 Tracing the largest design Tracing the middle size design 11Follow Steps 8 and 9 to trace the centre and the first 9First trace the centre design as framing border. in Step 8 above. The border is made from the leaf-shaped chain 12The outer second frame is shown in Fig 9A. Two (2) of these like the first frame but uses are used to make each side of three (3) of the pattern (Fig 9A) on the border. The four (4) square each side, so start by positioning Fig 7 corners are shown in Fig 9B. one (1) unit in the centre, and then Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 37
MAKER’S GUIDE l welsh wholecloth workshop Fig 10 balance the other two (2) on either side. There is a little wriggle room – about 1in or so – at either end, so as long as they are balanced equally at either side, that will be fine. The corners are squares of pattern (Fig 9B) as before (Fig 11). Fig 11 with Stem Stitch, using embroidery twenty (20) times. These were thread. To emphasise the hearts, I transferred to the chosen appliqué Stitching the design used Chain Stitch rather than Stem fabrics and cut out without any Stitch, and also introduced some seam allowance. They were then 13Traditionally the fabric is appliqué within the design. ironed in place as part of the drawn layered with wadding and design. Once fixed, I Blanket backing and then hand-quilted Making the appliqué Stitched around the raw edges to through all three (3) layers. I secure them into place. followed a different route, working 14I chose to replace both the on the one (1) layer of fabric and beech leaf outlines (shown Quilting the design stitching along the drawn lines in Fig 8) and the centre leaf shape from the border chain (Fig 9A) 15When all the hand-stitching with an appliquéd version. The was finished, the fabric was beech leaf outline was traced on to layered with wadding and backing a fusible webbing eight (8) times, fabric, and then hand-quilted to and the centre leaf shape traced enhance the stitchwork. MEET THE AUTHOR Lynne Edwards MBE is an internationally-known quilt designer, teacher and author. She has presented exhibits, classes and lectures in numerous locations around the world. Some years ago, Lynne began developing and teaching structured learning course for quilters teaching a wide range of basic skills. From this work came several books, including The Essential Sampler Quilt Book. She was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list in 2008 for services to Arts and Crafts. @lynnedwards_mbe 38 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
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PRE CUTS PROJECT GILLYFLOWER Put your favourite Layer Cake to good use in a stunning floral design that’s filled with the delights of spring! Designed by NICOLA DODD Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 41
PRE CUTS PROJECT GILLYFLOWER BEHIND THE QUILT You will need FLORAL WREATHS n One (1) Layer Cake or twenty-four (24) 10in print squares “Often, when I make one project, it sews the seed for another. It might be a particular technique I enjoy, or a block that needs exploring further, which n Green print fabric (leaves) – 1/2yd is how this quilt came about. I made a cushion project for Today’s Quilter a n Neutral background fabric – 3yds couple of years ago (issue 64) inspired by a vintage embroidery of a Carnation n Border fabric – 11/4yds and loved making the flower blocks. So much so that I couldn’t resist making n Batting – 78in x 78in a full quilt, dipping into my stash of spring-like pink and lilac prints. n Backing – 41/2yds n Binding fabric – 5/8yd “The addition of a gently curving stem allowed for four blocks to create a n Bias tape maker – 3/8in pretty wreath motif, which would make a lovely table topper if you’re looking n Spray starch and glue baste for a smaller project to brighten up your home for spring.” – Nicola Dodd (optional) 42 n Template for stem Cutting out 1From each 10in Layer Cake or print square, cut two (2) 41/2in squares, forty-eight (48) in total, and four (4) 2in squares, ninety-six (96) in total. 2 From the green fabric, cut as follows: n One (1) 7in x WOF strip, subcut into sixteen (16) 3/4in x 91/2in approx. bias strips. Make a 45° angle cut at one end of the strip, then continue diagonally cutting for the 3/4in wide bias strips. n One (1) 41/2in x WOF strip, subcut into eight (8) 41/2in squares. n Two (2) 2in x WOF strips, subcut into thirty-two (32) 2in squares. 3From the background fabric, cut as follows: n One (1) 41/2in x WOF strip, subcut into eight (8) 41/2in squares. n Twenty (20) 4in x WOF strips, subcut into sixty-four (64) 4in x 71/2in pieces and sixty-four (64) 4in squares. n Six (6) 21/2in x WOF strips and set aside for the inner border. 4From the outer border fabric, cut seven (7) 51/2in x WOF strips. 5Cut the binding fabric into seven (7) 21/2in x WOF strips. Piecing the petal units For each petal unit, you will need: n Two (2) contrasting 41/2in print squares, each with a matching 2in square. n One (1) 4in BKG square. n One (1) 4in x 71/2in BKG piece. Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
Finished size n Quilt: 70in x 70in n Block: 14in x 14in Notes n Please read through the pattern before you begin. n Assume a 1/4in seam allowance. n Assume a WOF of approx. 42in. n WOF = width of fabric. n HST = half-square triangle. n BKG = background. 6To create the petals, first make a pair of HSTs. Mark a diagonal line on the back of one (1) 41/2in print square and pin, right sides together, to the 41/2in contrast print square. Stitch a 1/4in away from both sides of the line and then cut apart along that line. Press the pair of HSTs open, pressing the seam open too. Trim both HSTs to 4in square then set aside one for another petal (Fig 1). (Fig 2). Join to the top of the HST the seam towards the print this time made in step 6, matching the prints. (Fig 3). Join to the left side of the Press towards the HST. unit made in step 7, pressing towards the background. Make a total of forty-eight (48). Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Make 48 7Next, mark a diagonal line on 8Snowball the lower right- the back of a matching 2in print hand corner of a 4in x 71/2in square and pin, right sides together, background piece with the 2in to the corner of a 4in background contrast print square, which matches square. This time, stitch on the line the second half of the HST, taking before trimming 1/4in away from care with the placement and pushing the seam and pressing open – to ‘snowball’ the corner – pushing 43 the seam towards the background Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
PROJECT l gillyflower Piecing the leaves For each leaf unit, you will need: n One (1) 41/2in green square. n Two (2) 2in green squares. n One (1) 3/4in x 91/2in approx. green bias strip. n One (1) 41/2in BKG square. n One (1) 4in BKG square. n One (1) 4in x 71/2in BKG piece. 9To create the leaf, repeat step 6 with a 41/2in green square and a 41/2in BKG square (Fig 4). along this curve, easing it into place TECHNICAL TIP and machine or hand-appliquéing to If you are machine secure (Fig 5). Trim the ends. appliquéing, reduce the tension setting slightly to avoid puckering. Fig 4 Fig 5 13Finally, snowball the top right- hand corner with a 2in green 10Repeat step 7 with a 2in green square (Fig 5). square and a 4in BKG square. Join to the top of the HST, checking Assembling the block placement and pressing towards the HST. Join a 4in x 71/2in background 14Choose three (3) petal units piece to the right side of the unit. and join with a leaf unit in two (2) rows of two (2). Press each row 11Next, prepare the 3/4in x to alternate sides so that they nest 91/2in bias strip for the stem together when joined. The final seam with spray starch, if you are using may be pressed to one side or open if it, and allow it to dry. Make the preferred (Fig 6). Make sixteen (16). bias tape using the 3/8in bias tape maker, following the manufacturer’s Fig 6 Make 16 instructions. Press, gently curving the tape as you do so to start shaping Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter it into a stem. 12Using the template, mark a placement line for the stem and glue-baste or pin the bias tape 44
PROJECT l gillyflower Fig 7 16 Join the four (4) wreaths to continuous length. Cut into two make the quilt centre (Fig 7). (2) 21/2in x 561/2in lengths and two Assembling the quilt (2) 21/2in x 601/2in lengths. Sew the 17Join the inner border strips shorter strips to the sides of the quilt 15Choose four (4) blocks and, end to end to make one and the longer strips to the top and rotating each to form a wreath, bottom. Press towards the border. join them in two (2) rows of two (2) as before (Fig 7). Make four (4). 18 Repeat step 17 with the outer border strips. Cut into two (2) 51/2in x 601/2in lengths and two (2) 51/2in x 701/2in lengths. Sew the shorter strips to the sides of the quilt and finally the longer strips to the top and bottom. Press towards the border. 19Cut the backing fabric into two (2) equal lengths and remove the selvedges. Join together using a 1/2in seam. Press the seam open. 20Sandwich the batting between the backing and the quilt top, baste, then machine or hand quilt. 21Join the binding strips end to end to make one long strip and press in half, wrong sides together, along its length. Trim away excess batting and background – taking the opportunity to ensure your corners are square – and bind the raw edge using your preferred method. Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter 45
PROJECT l gillyflower Meet the designer Capture the beauty of spring and its Nicola Dodd has been quilting since 2010 after chancing upon a abundance of quilting website and becoming hooked. Having designed all her flowers in this working life – as an architect and as a garden designer – the temptation mesmerising to start designing quilts was irresistible and she established her pattern design company, CakeStand Quilts, in 2015. A regular Today’s Quilter contributor, Nicola now has a successful blog, where she enjoys sharing tutorials, and is a regular contributor to the Moda Bakeshop. www.cakestandquilts.com cakestandquilts @nicolajdodd 46 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
QUILTING STYLES l miniature quilts ‘Circuit Training’ by Philippa Naylor, UK: Miniature Quilts winner at The Festival of Quilts 2018. This stunning pieced design also features appliqué and prairie points edge detail. It is made from cotton fabrics and wadding, and has been machine quilted using fine silk thread quilting styles MINIATURE QUILTS Anne Williams puts these diminutive creations under the microscope! 48 Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
QUILTING STYLES l miniature quilts ‘Choose Love’ by Sandra Newton, UK: second Miniature Quilts at The Festival of Quilts 2018. This contemporary mini is made from Procion-dyed fabrics, and abaca and tissue papers. Techniques include screen printing and painting, raw-edge bonded and stitched appliqué, and machine and hand quilting A re you one of the many visitors to in a photograph of the finished piece, where there Below, ‘Boxes of The Festival of Quilts who oohs and is no indication of scale, the miniature should look Jewels’ by Dorian ahhs at the amazing Miniature Quilts like a full-size quilt or wall-hanging. Walton, UK: competition entries? These tiny masterpieces can third Miniature certainly pack a punch. But a miniature is about Often, there are some wonderful small pieces Quilts at The more than size alone. They are not just small on show at The Festival but closer inspection Festival of Quilts quilts but scaled-down versions of their larger can reveal that the requirement of scale has been 2015. Made from counterparts. overlooked and that a quilt isn’t a true recycled silk and miniature. No matter the style – and cotton IT’S ALL ABOUT THE SCALE anything goes in this regard, as Images courtesy of Immediate Live Typically, the longest side of miniature quilt the quilts illustrating this article is 12in-24in. Received wisdom is that to be demonstrate – thought does need considered a genuine miniature it has to be one- to be given as to how things twelfth the size of a large quilt, so, for example, would look if enlarged. For a 12in block in a full-size quilt would become a example, fabric prints, pieced 1in block in a small-scale version. Though this elements, applied motifs, stitch stipulation is rather prescriptive and definitions do lengths and embroidered details, vary to take account of the wide range of genres embellishments such as beads employed by today’s miniature quilt-makers. So and buttons, the width of the if you are entering a competition, check the rules binding and even the thickness carefully to make sure your quilt is eligible. For of the quilt, all need to be taken example, entries for The Festival of Quilts must into account. be no bigger than 30cm on their longest side and If this sounds daunting, don’t let these exacting standards Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
QUILTING STYLES l miniature quilts ‘Little Greek Villages’ by Julia Gahagan, UK: Miniature Quilts Below, ‘Peony Mandala’ by Kumiko Frydl, USA: Miniature second place at The Festival Quilts third place at The Festival of Quilts 2018. This of Quilts 2021. Inspired by the incredible wholecloth includes trapunto (stuffed quilting), colours of Greek Island villages, creating wonderful relief. Colour is provided by the dense this charming quilt features free-motion quilting and the piece is finished off by machine appliqué with machine decorative stitching on the binding quilting and hand embroidery. It is made using cotton fabrics and threads and ultra-thin wadding put you off. If you are making minis for your own HAVE A GO! Above left, pleasure, you can tear up the rule book and make If your house is already full of large quilts, ‘Woodland your small quilt however you please. miniatures are perfect for getting your quilt- Meadow’ by Maria Dzreeva, Making miniatures is also a great way USA: Miniature Images courtesy of Immediate Live Quilts winner at But a word of caution, just because The Festival of Quilts 2021. This fabulous quilt was inspired by the Arts and Crafts Movement and designs by William Morris, made from cotton and tulle, with silk and polyester threads Left, ‘Cheyenne to Buffalo’ by Vivienne Philpot, UK: Miniature Quilts third place at The Festival of Quilts 2021. Red and white quilts are a classic genre Join us at www.gathered.how/todaysquilter
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