Sommaire pour Summer 2015 de Modern Patchwork

There’s nothing like a rainy summer weekend to get me in the studio. When the sun is shining, I have a laundry list of excuses, and most of them have something to do with getting outside and basking in the glorious sunshine. It is very hard to stay focused on indoor tasks with the siren call of my flower and vegetable gardens or the pleading looks from my boys who are itching to go to the beach. It seems to take a good thunderstorm for me to get anything done indoors. So when I recently found myself “forced to be in the studio” after a string of sunny weekends, it was apparent that I’d been neglecting more than just my sewing projects. The room was a mess! Piles of fabric…

Doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, but you get the idea. Anyone who is familiar with my work knows that I’m not new to working improvisationally and my book, Fresh Quilting: Fearless Color, Design, and Inspiration, featured several improvisational projects. However, along with their focus on freeform piecing, those projects also celebrated my love of color. So, it was rather surprising to me that, as I began to prepare to teach an improvisational quilting workshop, I found myself making all the samples primarily in black and white. Initially I did this because I felt that explaining the sewing process would be easier without having to concern myself with choosing colors, but eventually I realized that working this way had its own distinct advantages and made a process that felt very…

Renaissance Ribbons designed by Anna Maria Horner $1.49/yd. and up renaissanceribbons.com Inspired by Anna Maria’s fabric collection, Dowry, these ribbons are at once nostalgic and energetic. This exquisite collection of woven jacquard ribbons is a visual treat with the luscious colors and patterns. Olfa® Splash™ Rotary Cutter $15.49 olfa.com Olfa’s new rotary cutter in Emperor Purple will delight the quilting queen in you. Constructed with attention, quality, and safety, this new design has a quick blade change and a lightweight, contoured handle with integrated grooves designed to protect your fingers from injury. Precision never looked so good. Mini Double Wedding Ring Template Set $19.99 simplicity.com The Mini Double Wedding Ring Template Set, from Wright Products, is a must-have for any quilter’s tool kit. Adding accuracy is so much easier with…

1. When in doubt, re-thread the machine—both the top thread and bobbin. Of course, you might be thinking, I know how to thread my machine. That can’t be the problem. Well, sometimes it is. Thread can get jostled out of its guide or a poorly threaded bobbin can cause erratic stitches. Before protesting too loudly, just rethread your machine. 2. Change your needle often. Experts differ on how often is “often.” But they all agree that waiting until a needle breaks before putting in a new one is not often enough! Buying your favorite needle in bulk will save you money and will take a little of the sting out of putting in a new needle more frequently. 3. Clean out lint around the bobbin case regularly. It is amazing…

We know that English paper pieced (EPP) quilts have been around almost 300 years. The 1718 Silk Patchwork Coverlet, the oldest dated quilt stitched in England, was made over papers using a technique that is essentially the same as we use today. According to the Illinois State Museum, the earliest hexagon template that researchers have found is from 1770s England. I made a little EPP quilt when I was in high school in the 1970s. Constructed from scraps left over from garment sewing, it was not a thing of great beauty and met an ignominious end. I am happy to report that I’ve come a long way since then! Three years ago, our town started a modern quilt group and issued a challenge to new members. For the challenge I…

With ongoing charity quilt drives, there is no need to wait for disaster. Here are three quilt drives you can donate to right now. Don’t forget to research local opportunities for you and your guild. PROJECT LINUS Providing handmade blankets for children in need, Project Linus has delivered over 5 million blankets in less than 20 years. They accept quilts as well as knit and crochet blankets for children. (Blankets must come from smoke-free homes and be free of pet hair and other allergens.) With international chapters, most children receive the blanket through a local shelter, hospital, or other agency. PROJECTLINUS.COM QUILTS OF VALOR Quilts of Valor collects and distributes quilts to veterans and servicemen and women touched by war. Many donations are patriotic in theme, but that is not…

MATERIALS Finished block 12" × 12" Finished quilt 72" × 60" KIT: shop.quiltingdaily.com/mpkit ■ Fabric for quilt top — Background, 43/4 yds. — Cogs, 11 pre-cut strips, 21/2" × 42" (I used Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics.) ■ Backing, 33/4 yds. ■ Binding, 1/2 yd. ■ Batting, 78" × 66" or twin size NOTE: I bought 9 yds. of KonaR Cotton from Robert Kaufman Fabrics in Snow for the background, backing, and binding. ■ Kaleidoscope template, provided on insert ■ Template material DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4", unless noted. See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric CUT THE FABRIC 1. Use the Cutting Chart to cut the pieces. 2. Cut each 43/8" × 43/8" square diagonally to make 44 half-square triangles (HSTs). MAKE THE BLOCKS 1. Sew…

MATERIALS Finished block 8" × 8" Finished size 161/2" × 721/2" KIT: shop.quiltingdaily.com/mpkit ■ Fabric for quilt top (I used Gossamer by Sharon Holland for Art Gallery Fabrics.) — Wire Flowers Foil, Spotted Mist, and Filaments Transparent, 1/2 yd. each — Petally Fresh and Mesh Joy, 3⁄8 yd. each ■ Backing, 11/4 yds. ■ Binding, 3⁄8 yd. ■ Batting, 22" × 80" DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4", unless noted. See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric CUT THE FABRIC 1. Follow the cutting chart to cut the pieces. cutting chart MAKE THE QUILT BLOCKS 1. Sew a 21/2" × 81/2" Wire Flowers Foil rectangle lengthwise to a same size Spotted Mist rectangle. Press the seam toward the Wire Flowers Foil. Make 18 sets. (Figure 1) 2.…

MATERIALS Finished size 181/2" × 181/2" ■ Templates A–C, provided on insert ■ Template material ■ Fabric for pillow top — Gray solid, 5⁄8 yd. — Large scraps (10" × 10") of each of the following colors. Vary the values in each color: — Yellow/mustard, 3 prints — Turquoise, 2 prints — Gray, 3 prints ■ Pillow backing, 1/2 yd. ■ Muslin, 5⁄8 yd. ■ Batting, 22" × 22" and 2 pieces each 16" × 22" DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. CUT THE FABRIC 1. Trace the templates onto the template material and cut them out. 2. Follow the cutting chart to cut the following pieces for the pillow top. MAKE THE BLOCKS 1. Sew A and C to the opposite sides of B.…

MATERIALS Finished quilt 40" × 56" ■ Fabric for quilt top — Slate blues, grays, and taupes, 35 pieces, at least 9" × 14" each ■ Binding, gray, 1/2 yd. ■ Backing, 13/4 yds. ■ Low-loft batting, 44" × 60" or crib size ■ Templates A, B, & C, provided on insert ■ Template material ■ Block Foundation for paper piecing, provided on insert or downloadable at quiltingdaily.com, Free Resources, Online Extras ■ Copy paper or quilter’s foundation paper, 35 sheets ■ Fine-point permanent marker DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. CUT THE FABRIC NOTE: Templates are generously sized to provide latitude when piecing. 1. Trim the 35 fabric pieces to 9" × 131/2". 2. Trace templates A, B, and C onto the template material…

MATERIALS Block size 61/4" × 61/4" Finished size 17" × 17" ■ Fabric for pillow top — 10 fabrics in a variety of colors, 61/2" × 91/2" each ■ Low-loft batting, 20" × 20" ■ Pillow top lining, 20" × 20" ■ Backing fabric, 1/2 yd. ■ Pillow form, 18" × 18" DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. CUT THE FABRIC 1. Divide the assorted 61/2" × 91/2" rectangles into 2 sets of 5. Arrange the colors in each set as desired. TIP: The combinations do not need to be the same in each set. Experiment with value contrasts to create an effective design. 2. Stack both sets of rectangle, aligning the edges. 3. With the long sides on the top and bottom, make 4…

■ Cut a strip of fabric 2" × 4". ■ Fold the strip in half lengthwise, with wrong sides together. Press. Open up the fold and then fold each long edge toward the wrong side, so that the raw edges meet in the middle. Refold along the existing center crease, enclosing the raw edges and press again. ■ Cut the strip in half across the width to get 2 tabs, each 1/2" × 2". ■ Insert the zipper tape end into the center of the folded tab and topstitch close to the zipper stop. ■ Trim the excess fabric to the width of the zipper. ■ Repeat on the other zipper end.…

Paper piecing is a great technique for accurately creating blocks with irregular angles. If you’ve never tried this, gather some fabric and make a sample block to familiarize yourself with the process. It’s fun—and another useful skill for your quilting journey. TIP ONE: Fabric is always placed on the side of the paper without the printed letters (or numbers), with the wrong side of the fabric against the blank side of the paper. TIP TWO: All sewing is done with printed side of the paper on top. TIP THREE: Reduce the stitch length to 1.5mm. It makes it easier to remove the paper at the end. LET’S GET STARTED STEP 1: Take a block foundation paper with the blank side up. Place a template A fabric piece right side up…

But Kristy almost didn’t enter “Holy Sh*t Sherlock” into QuiltCon 2015, because she wasn’t sure it was modern. The Sherlock quilt was actually the second pixel portrait of a pop culture icon Kristy had made. Before that, she had completed a Doctor Who quilt (see page 14). But modern quilt shows, full of geometric shapes and solid colors rarely include portraits. “I was a little hesitant to call them modern quilts, because to me, these are more art quilts,” she explained. “But at the same time, the method I used involved software and because the subject was geeky, that seemed modern.” The QuiltCon judges obviously agreed, and when Kristy unveiled it on her blog and Instagram, “I got a resounding, ‘Yes, this is a modern quilt!’ ” Indeed, the Sherlock…

I often use zippers in my pillow backings to make the forms removable, allowing me to replace flattened forms quickly and keep the pillow looking full. To craft a backing with a lapped (covered) zipper, begin with a polyester zipper at least the length or width of the pillow. For example, if your pillow measures 18" square, you need an 18" or longer zipper. Trimming a zipper is as simple as cutting off any unneeded length; when trimming, be sure to keep the zipper pull within the boundaries of the project so it isn’t accidentally cut off and discarded. You can easily sew across the teeth of a polyester zipper and cut it with a rotary cutter or scissors. Follow these easy steps: 1. Cut 2 pieces for the pillow…

SEE A Sneak Peak of Tula’s NEW SERIES AT QNNTV.COM/TULA Tula Pink lives to work and loves every minute of it. That’s the story she plans to tell in “Tula’s House,” the new video series debuting this summer. By her own admission, she’s a workaholic. Up to six days a week, Tula’s bent over her sewing machine, computer, or drawing table, creating quilts, writing books, or designing her next line of imaginatively illustrated fabric. When she does take time off from work she frequently fills those hours with more of the same. “On weekends I go down the path less traveled, sewing with solids instead of my prints or stitching something complicated or difficult,” she says. Even though she’s off-duty, she’s still exploring color and playing with shapes, and the…

Cut the fabric WOF = width of fabric From white fabric: ■ cut 8 strips 101/2" × WOF; crosscut into 32 squares, 101/2" × 101/2" ■ cut 7 strips 21/2" × WOF From the yellow strips, cut a total of 8 squares, 21/2" × 21/2" (see fyi below) From the gray strips, cut a total of 5 squares, 21/2" × 21/2" (see fyi below) From backing fabric, cut 2 rectangles 65" × WOF fyi ■ Reserve the remainder of the yellow and gray strips for Log Cabin piecing. Time-saver! I’m a fanatic about keeping a sharp blade in my rotary cutter, because it can also save you time. You can stack and cut many layers of fabric simultaneously with a sharp cutter—six to twelve, depending on the size of your…

2015 CRAFTER’S MARKET How to Sell Your Crafts and Make a Living FONS & PORTER, 2015 330 pp., Paperback $27.99 This comprehensive resource will help navigate the business of marketing your craft. Articles, tips, and advice from experienced craft business owners smooth the way as you explore current market resources, freelancing, copyright information, social media and more. Don’t get caught without this crucial guide! BY THE BLOCK 18 Surprisingly Simple Quilts SIOBHAN ROGERS INTERWEAVE, 2015 135 pp., Paperback $26.99 You can have it all! Make beautiful and complex (complex-looking, that is) quilts with guidance from Australian quilter and teacher, Siobhan Rogers, as she shares tips and time-saving techniques for traditional methods of piecing and constructing quilts. The 18 projects in this book feature modern fabric choices and clever design, but…

modern patchwork is packed with projects for today’s quilters and sewists. The contemporary and fresh aesthetic of these projects pays tribute to the modern revival of patchwork, integrating traditional and innovative techniques. Submit today! We’re seeking fresh and stylish items with a modern-day appeal made in the latest fabrics. If you have an original design that you’d like to have published, we’d love to see it! What are we looking for? Distinctive and unpublished original projects to suit every room of the house. We encourage you to submit projects that fall within these guidelines: ■Modern quilts: all shapes and sizes ■Kitchen & dining: pot holders, aprons, place mats, and table runners ■Studio accessories: pincushions, organizers, and needle books ■Living room décor: pillows and quilt throws ■Baby stuff: mobiles, play mats,…

MATERIALS Finished size 391/2" × 151/2" KIT: shop.quiltingdaily.com/mpkit ■ Fabric for quilt top — Main fabric, 12 ombre fabric strips, 21/2" × 42", in 6 colors (I used pairs of strips from a Junior Jelly RollR of Color Theory Ombre by Vanessa Christenson of V and Co. for Moda Fabrics.) ■ Borders and binding, 1/2 yd. (I used deep gray.) ■ Backing, 1/2 yd. ■ 45° triangle ruler ■ Batting, 20" × 45" or craft size DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric SEW THE COLOR BLOCK UNITS 1. Sort the pre-cut strips by color and then from light to dark. Arrange in the following order: light blue, green, orange, pink, purple, dark blue. (Figure 1) Set aside the remaining strips…

MATERIALS Finished quilt 721/2" × 631/2" KIT: shop.quiltingdaily.com/mpkit ■ Fabric for quilt top — Assorted teal prints, 14 fat eighths (9" × 22") — Background, 14 low-volume prints, 1/2 yd. each NOTE: Use an assortment of lowvolume prints to give the quilt a rich, textural look. ■ Binding, teal print, 1/2 yd. ■ Backing, 4 yds. ■ Batting, 80" × 72" or twin size DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. CUT THE FABRIC 1. Cut 2 squares 7" × 7" from each of the teal fabrics (28 squares total). 2. From each of the 14 low-volume prints, cut the following: cutting chart MAKE THE BLOCKS 1. Sew a 31/2" × 7" background piece to the top and bottom of a 7" teal square. (Figure 1)…

MATERIALS Finished size 561/2" × 661/2" ■ Templates A & B, provided on insert ■ Template material ■ Fabric for quilt top — Light teal prints, 42 squares, 61/2" × 61/2" — Medium teal prints, 42 squares, 61/2" × 61/2" — Light gray prints, 2 squares, 61/2" × 61/2" — Medium gray prints, 2 squares, 61/2" × 61/2" — Background, white, 21/4 yds. ■ Binding, gray, 1/2 yd. ■ Backing, 31/2 yds. ■ Batting, 65" × 75" or twin DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric CUT THE FABRIC 1. Trace templates A and B onto template material and cut them out. 2. Using template A, cut 42 pieces from both the medium and light teal prints and 2 pieces from…

MATERIALS Finished block 4" × 8" Finished quilt 55" × 55" ■ Fabric for quilt top (I used fabrics from Timeless Treasures. The fabrics are low-volume prints that read as solids.) — Blocks, fat quarter each: — Soho Solids in Smoke, Ice, Lavender, Mint, White — Sketch Basic in Plum, Purple, Kiss, Charcoal, Ballet — Dream Dots in Aqua, Ballet — Background, Sketch Mist, 3 yds. ■ Backing, 33/4 yds. ■ Binding, 1/2 yd. (I used Sketch Mist for the binding and the background.) ■ Batting, 60" × 60" or twin cutting chart DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric MAKE THE BLOCKS 1. Follow the cutting chart to cut the fabric. 2. Choosing a contrasting center and a set of…

MATERIALS Block size 121/2" × 121/2" Finished quilt 72" × 72" NOTE: Yardages are for the total amount of fabric needed. For a scrappy quilt, use fat quarters or other pieces at least 13" × 13" for the light and medium values, and 2" × 18" for the dark values. ■ Fabric for quilt top — Light values, 21/4 yd. — Medium values, 21/4 yd. — Dark values, 1 yd. ■ Backing, 41/2 yds. ■ Batting, 78" × 78" ■ Binding, 5⁄8 yd. Optional ■ 121/2" square acrylic ruler DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric CUT THE FABRIC NOTE: This quilt was made with a variety of prints, but it can be made using only three fabrics—light and medium values…

MATERIALS Finished size 49" × 56" ■ Fabric for quilt top — Triangles, assorted prints & solids, 11/2 yds. total (or 34 scraps at least 8" × 8") — Background, white, 21/2 yds. ■ Backing, 3 yds. ■ Binding, 1/2 yd. ■ Template for paper piecing, provided on insert or downloadable at quiltingdaily.com, Free Resources, Online Extras ■ Batting, 55" × 62" DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric cutting chart * Directions assume the use of solid fabric with no “wrong” side. If you are using a fabric with a definite right and wrong side, cut 1/2 these rectangles with the diagonal going upper left to lower right and the remaining pieces with the diagonal going upper right to lower…

■ What does it mean in cutting instructions to use Template X and Template X reversed—or often simply X and XR? ■ In many quilt patterns, the same shape is needed, but in a mirror image of itself—much like having a right hand and a left hand. To reverse a template, turn it over and use the “wrong side” of the template as the top, or cut a separate template for the reverse pieces. ■ If the template is symmetrical, such as a square or a diamond, it won’t require a reverse template as it is exactly the same from either side. TIP: Always, always, always mark the X and the XR sides of the templates. It’s discouraging to find out that you haven’t been minding your Xs and XRs…

Paper piecing (also called foundation piecing) is not to be confused with English paper piecing. Foundation paper piecing gets its name because the fabric is actually stitched to paper. (In English paper piecing, the fabric is stitched around a paper shape.) Two key things to remember: 1. The wrong side of the fabric is placed on the side of the paper without the printed numbers. 2. The fabric/paper set is then fl ipped over and the unit is actually stitched on the printed lines. The paper will be on top with the fabric beneath. Okay, here’s a third thing. This is a lot easier to do than to visualize. So cut a few scraps and have a go at it.…

For the projects in this issue (unless otherwise indicated): ■ When piecing: Use 1⁄4" seam allowances. Stitch with the fabric right sides together. After stitching a seam, press to set the seam; then open the fabrics and press the seam allowance toward the darker fabric. ■ Yardages are based upon 44"-wide fabric. sewing kit The following items are essential for your sewing kit. Make sure you have these tools on hand before starting any of the projects: ■ ACRYLIC RULER A clear flat ruler, with a measuring grid at least 2" wide × 18" long. A rigid acrylic (quilter’s) ruler should be used when working with a rotary cutter. You should have a variety of rulers in different shapes and sizes. ■ BATTING 100% cotton, 100% wool, plus bamboo, silk,…

Whoo Loves You features adorable characters, including owls, birds and little critters sure to delight moms and tots alike. The crib-size panel blocks and feature stripe are complemented by an array of mix and match prints. Also off ered is STRIP-R design, a 2" multi pattern stripe for quick sew patterns that require 2 ½ " strips. Whoo Loves You is available in Trendy Grays (shown here) and Cheery Brights. Visit northcott.com to see the entire collection and use the product fi nder to locate a store near you that purchased these fabrics. Whoo-ray! • 49" x 57" by Michele Scott of The Pieceful Quilter www.piecefulquilter.com…

Quilting your quilt tops on your home sewing machine is fun and rewarding. I love adding the texture to my quilts, and having complete say over the design. So what would possibly keep you from finishing up your quilting with your home sewing machine? Most often it’s thread tension troubles that keep quilters from taking that leap to getting their pieced tops turned into finished projects. It’s easy to recognize bad thread tension. We’ve all seen those loose loops of thread on our quilt tops or sticking out on the backing. Bad tension is easy to recognize. What does good thread tension look like? When everything is working as it should, the top thread and the bobbin thread intersect precisely between the two layers of fabric when piecing—or in the…

The social gathering of quilters is nothing new. People have come together for centuries to ease the tedium of daily work. And the power of quilts to comfort is also universal. When tragedy strikes— whether to individuals or entire communities—the combination of these two truths calls industrious quilters to organize, create, and share their love through stitching. Hurricanes, floods, fires, devastating illness, death, and tornadoes call for quilts that comfort. Sometimes it is a quiet gift from a friend to a friend and other times quilters unite in common cause and the quilts come pouring in. Whether grief or disaster strikes, quilters seem compelled to make and donate quilts. Getting the quilts from the quilter to the recipient takes thoughtful management—so that donating quilts does not become a disaster itself.…

MATERIALS Finished block 8" × 8" Finished quilt 481/2" × 481/2" ■ Fabric for quilt top —— Bubbles, 36 squares, 10" × 10" (I used a Layer CakeR of my For You collection by Moda.) ■ Solids — Pink and gray, fat quarter (18" × 22") each — Orange and aqua, 3/8 yd. each — Apple green, 5/8 yd. ■ Binding, dark gray, 1/2 yd. ■ Batting, 54" × 54" ■ Backing, 3 yds. ■ Templates A & B, provided on insert ■ Template material DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. CUT THE FABRIC 1. Trace the templates on the template material and cut them out. 2. From assorted 10" squares, cut 36 quarter circles using template A. 3. Using template B, cut: — 4…

MATERIALS Finished block 91/2" × 91/2" Finished quilt 86" × 86" ■ Fabric for quilt top — Lines, dark, 21/2 yds. — Color bars, various colors/prints, 3/4 yd. total — Background, approximately 6 yds. total. For the background fabric, choose a variety of low-volume prints, with as many as possible that have a touch of metallic glimmer. The fabrics I used had hints of silver, gold, copper, and other metallic shades. Purchase 1/4–1/2 yd. pieces (instead of fat quarters) to make the strip sets. ■ Backing, 6 yds. ■ Batting, 94" × 94" ■ Binding, 3/4 yd. DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric MAKE THE BLOCKS 1. Use the Cutting Chart to cut the following pieces. cutting chart 2. Sew…

MATERIALS Finished quilt 451/2" × 53" KIT: shop.quiltingdaily.com/mpkit ■ Fabric for quilt top — Main print, 3/4 yd., (I used Sand Dollars from the Low Tide Collection for Andover Fabrics.) — Contrast 1, 1/2 yd., (I used Pure Elements in Spruce by Pat Bravo for Art Gallery Fabrics) — Contrast 2, 1/2 yd., (I used Cotton Couture in Green Tea by Michael Miller Fabrics.) — Contrast 3, 3/4 yd., (I used Cotton Couture in Mist by Michael Miller Fabrics.) — White, 3/4 yd. ■ Backing, 3 yds. ■ Batting, 54" × 60" or twin size ■ Binding, 1/2 yd. (I used Pure Elements in Spruce.) cutting chart DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric CUT THE PIECES 1. Use the cutting…

MATERIALS Finished block 6" × 9" Finished size 24" × 68" ■ Fabric for top — Gray, hand-dye, 13⁄8 yd. — Gray, floral, 3/4 yd. — Colorful prints, 5 fat quarters ■ Binding 3⁄8 yd. ■ Batting 28" × 72" ■ Backing 2 yds. DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. cutting chart * The WOF on a fat quarter is 22". ** Cut the backing fabric so the long edge of the yoga mat runs parallel to the selvedge. This will reduce the amount of stretch in the mat and keep its user more stable while in standing yoga positions. CUT THE FABRIC 1. Follow the cutting chart to cut the fabric. 2. Label the pieces as you cut. MAT CONSTRUCTION NOTE. Each block is…

MATERIALS Finished quilt 42" × 40" Assumes 42" usable width KIT: shop.quiltingdaily.com/mpkit ■ Fabric for quilt top Color references are for Cotton Couture from Michael Miller Fabrics. Color equivalents are noted in the cutting chart. — Hexagons, 9 fat eighths, 11" × 18" (Candlelight, Breeze, Cream, Spring, Creamsicle, Mint, Blossom, Opal, Spa) — Background, Soft White, 1 yd. — Background & binding, 1 yd., Geranium ■ Batting, 48" × 48" (or crib) ■ Backing, 11/4 yds. ■ Fine, polyester thread, light gray (I used Coats & Clark DDXP® Paper Piecing thread in Nugrey.) ■ Hexagon template, provided on insert ■ Pre-cut hexagon papers, 120 ■ 1" acrylic hexagon template (Optional) hexagon cutting chart DIRECTIONS MAKE THE HEXAGON APPLIQUÉ NOTE: See Catherine’s article on page 43 for detailed instructions on English…

MATERIALS Finished size 641/2" × 791/2" KIT: shop.quiltingdaily.com/mpkit ■ Fabric for quilt top — 16 prints, fat quarter each (I used Morning Walk by Leah Duncan for Art Gallery Fabrics.) — White for center blocks, borders, sashing, and binding, 3 yds. ■ Backing, 43/4 yds. ■ Batting, 72" × 88" or twin DIRECTIONS All seams are 1/4". See “Sewing Basics” for more information. WOF = width of fabric CUT THE FABRIC 1. From each fat quarter, cut ten 5" squares. 2. Follow the cutting chart to cut the white pieces: cutting chart CREATE THE BLOCKS 1. Sew 8 print squares and 1 white square into 3 rows of 3 squares each, with the white square in the center. (Figure 1) Make 20 blocks. 2. Cut each 14" × 14" Nine-Patch…