Edition 7 – November 2019
Modern sewing starts here...
Velvet...
...a great fabric to wear all year-round!
THE PERFECT A round-up of gifts for stitchers
Introducing FELICITY
A new brand from Cloud9
Winter Brights How to bring colour to your winter wardrobe Avenir jumpsuit from Friday Pattern Company
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IN THE FOLDS Patterns
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The In the Folds design aesthetic leans heavily towards the everyday They’re pieces that will fit comfortably into your wardrobe, but will stand out with their interesting and refined details timeless, yet modern beautiful, yet understated. Finishes are thoughtful and considered - helping you to create garments that are beautiful both inside and out and teaching you the skills to make clothing that will last.
Choose from 100’s of patterns by the best indie designers and then find a stockist
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Editor’s Letter Hello There’s definitely a chill in the air now as we wind down the year! Make your sewing all about working with warm fabrics for that cosy feeling. This edition, Rachel Pinheiro discusses how adding bright colours to your winter wardrobe can lift your mood, and we look at how velvet and sequins can actually be great fabrics to use all yearround! Julie Bonnar explains how sewing a coat can be made much easier if you plan it first! Finding it difficult to buy Christmas presents – we share some wonderful gifts for sewers whatever you like to sew! The pattern designers have been very busy and there are lots of gorgeous new sewing patterns to make – check them out in Pick of the Patterns. We also talk to Cloud9 about its new fabric brand, Felicity. Have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year from all of us here at Hantex.
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FABRICS Feast your eyes on the latest beautiful fabric collections Art Gallery Fabrics (AGF) is known for its high thread count, 100% Pima cotton fabrics with a wonderful soft feel. The on-trend ranges work equally well for garments, home furnishings as well as quilting, bag making and other crafts. In addition AGF now offers knitted jersey, rayon and canvas. Here are some of the latest collections:
PLAYROOM
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By Mr Domestic Inspired by his daughter Helena, Mathew Boudreaux has created this playful collection for children of all ages. This energetic colour palette has some cute designs such as finger paints, watercolours, coloured pencils to bright beads, and alphabet prints. To see more of the designs from this fabric line – click here
EARTHEN
By Katarina Rocella Inspired by the nature that surrounds us daily, this group of fabrics is an ode to life on our beautiful planet and painted in earthy tones and enriched with imprinted textures in cotton, knit and rayon. To find out more about this range – click here
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PINE LULLABY REDISCOVERED
from AGF In House Studio Now all of your favourite woodland animals from Pine Lullaby are available in cotton! The gender-neutral prints were created with a woodsy theme in mind for little ones to enjoy. The range includes beautiful Pima cottons that are perfect for nursery furnishings and children’s clothing. To see the complete collection – click here
SPIRITED
By Sharon Holland This collection showcases the autumnal shades of clay, maize, lavender, turquoise and denim, and pays tribute to the summer’s last blooms. Spirited is a collection with an attitude as big and bold as the Midwest prairie! The collection includes beautiful Pima cottons, knits and rayons. To see more from this range – click here ble Availa 019 2 c e D
Cloud9 Fabrics use 100% organic cotton in the manufacturing of its base cloths and eco-responsible low impact dyes for printing and dying. They work closely with ethically responsible mills to bring a range of sustainable fabrics to the market. Here are the latest fabric collections:
WILDLIFE
Ophelia Pang Designed by Ophelia Pang, a Hong Kong-based artist who loves to express in colour and shape, you can put your mark on your sewing project with this big and bold print cotton duck fabric collection including foxes, cacti and seagulls. To check out all the lovely designs within this range – click here
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A HOUSE IN BLOOM
Sarah York This quilter’s cotton organic collection is inspired by the women of the Bloomsbury Group, living their lives as a work of art, and extending that idea into the decoration of their homes and gardens. Reclaiming women’s domains as ones of expression and depth. The prints are perfect for creating clothing, home décor, bags and beautiful soft furnishings. To view all the colourways – click here
Carrie Shryock Rayon fabrics are great for garments especially drapey blouses and dresses. Carrie grew up on a farm in central Missouri where she spent her childhood picking bouquets of wildflowers and exploring the wide-open prairie under a big cloud filled sky. She still loves visiting wild and beautiful places, watching thunderstorms roll across the prairie, and sleeping under the stars. It’s the colours of the landscape, the changing seasons, and the beautiful complexity of the natural world that fuels her designs. To take a closer look – click here Ava ilab now le
FOREST JEWELS
Kate Merritt Kate is an English illustrator and surface designer living with her family just outside of Paris. This collection of organic quilter’s cotton is full of rich autumnal colours and inspiring designs such as peacocks, tassels and flowers, and are all perfect for this season’s sewing. To see the complete range – click here
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NATURAL BEAUTY
By Louise Cunningham Floral and fauna are key features in this sweet collection of fabrics. This GOTS certified organic cotton is perfect for apparel, quilting, and home décor accents. The colourways include shades of pink, green, blue, red, and yellow. To take a closer look – click here Ava ilab now le
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Environmentally sound fabrics for everyone! We chat with Michelle Engel-Bencsko and Gina Pantastico – the founders of the organic fabric company Cloud9 about its new venture Cloud9 is one of the leading companies offering organic fabrics – how did it all start for the both of you? GP: Michelle and I both started our careers in the garment industry. In 1996, we started working together at the same company. Michelle was the Design Director and I was the Production Director. While we were responsible for two very different aspects of garment production, there was often times we’d work very closely in order to move the prints and designs from the pre-production stage into mass production. We quickly became good friends, and also respected each other professionally. After working together for eight years, our careers took us in different directions, but we always remained in touch. About five years later, we got talking over bagels at
breakfast. Neither of us was feeling particularity fulfilled professionally, so we decided we were going to start a fabric company.
What made you concentrate on providing organic fabrics? GP: Michelle was already licensing her art with another
fabric company, and I was working as a consultant for companies looking to produce garments in Asia – so between her design background and my production and sourcing background (which often included sales), as well as our mutual profession respect for each other we considered ourselves a dream team and knew we could offer beautiful fabrics in an industry that needed fresh art! Back in 2008 when we started there were no organic fabric options offered to quilters. The only organic options were typically drab, oatmeal colours! We were both new moms so the thought that we could fill a niche to this segment of the market really appealed to us. We knew there was a void that we could fill!
Why are the main reasons that sewers want to choose organic fabrics? GP: I think they choose them for a multitude of reasons like they want to make sustainable or eco-friendly products. They may realise how environmentally friendly organic fabric production is, from seed to finished product. In most cases, I think customers have concerns about the environment and want to do their part in keeping it healthy, and even more so today.
What types of projects have your fabrics been designed for? MEB: Cloud9 offers a wide variety of substrates from quilting cottons to airy batiste to substantial barkcloth and heavy-duty cotton duck. So it’s really a wide range of sewing projects that one can make. We are also conscientious about pairing the designer’s
style to the finished products.
We understand exciting times are ahead, and you’re about to launch a new brand soon. Tell us about it, and how it will complement Cloud9? GP: As everyone knows, organic fabrics are more
expensive than conventional cottons. The farming process is much more labour intensive and costly than conventional cotton farming. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to afford organic fabrics. With Felicity Fabrics, we’re giving these customers an opportunity to purchase fabrics that are offered in beautiful designs and colours, but at a palatable price point and still more environmentally sound than most others. these will all be OEKO-Tex certified.
What will the first Felicity fabric collections look like? MEB: Felicity Fabrics will be formulaic in approach. This is an intentional decision in order to facilitate our deliveries and the shop owner’s own schedules. There will be three collections comprised of five designer prints in each of the quarterly deliveries, which begins March 2020. Each collection comes in two unique colour ways for a total of six ranges per delivery. Because they’re made almost exclusively for quilting and patchwork, you can expect smaller scaled prints and most in multidirectional repeats. In keeping with our
aesthetics, they will have a fashionable fresh look in trendy colour palettes. There is a core group of 60 basic blenders that we infuse into each assortment so there are a total of 12 complementary prints to work with in each collection. These are primarily geared to the patchworker but they can certainly be used in any projects where quilting weight fabric is suitable. We offer these fabrics by the yard/metre bolts, as well as traditional precuts. There will also be four quilt project, which are available to download on our website. Each uses a fat quarter bundle of the 12 print assortment, and are beginner friendly, completely randomised and can be used with any range. There are examples of these quilts on the collection pages on the website too. We’ll develop similar projects for use with our other pre-cuts, which you can also be found at www.felicityfabrics.com.
To keep posted with this new collection from Cloud9 - click here
Winter’s brightest Brazilian-born sewing blogger, Rachel Pinheiro discusses how to add bright colours to your winter wardrobe
Tips to consider when styling winter brights
As temperatures start to drop, it’s easy to find yourself changing the hues of your wardrobe. Reaching for a sea of black and greys can be a safe choice but if you really want to inject some energy back into your winter wardrobe why not make something using bold bursts of colour. Strong and bright colours have a powerful effect on our emotions. You will definitely feel upbeat with this colour combination of pinks and oranges. The fabric that I used came ready quilted adding an extra layer of warmth and texture. Quilted clothes are having a moment in fashion, which I love. Since the weather is cold and dark already, I chose to make the perfect snug staple – a loose sweater dress. There are infinite ways to wear bright dresses during the winter. This sporty design makes it easy to dress it down but still stand out. I often style these sorts of dresses with non-sport trainers, boots and even brogues. The sewing pattern I used is the Lola Dress by Victory Patterns. It’s super easy to make, as there are no fastenings – you just slip it-on. The design features an angled waistline, and although the dress has a loose-fit, it doesn’t feel baggy as it is shaped with princess seams. You won’t even need a handbag because the pockets are so generous!
Choose lighter hues for warmer winters and contrasting fabrics for colder areas. Consider smart layering. If you’re not a fan of bright prints, pick a monotone colour and layer with a bright colour garment. I’m obsessing about wearing a beige blazer suit with a neon layer of a turtleneck underneath. The beauty of the colourful base layer is that it can be surreptitiously slipped under anything. Whatever makes you happy! An autumn and winter wardrobe doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom but if you prefer more classic dressing, why not sew a bright accessory like a beret. Line the pockets with your favourite colour so only you know what lies beneath!
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The only alteration from the original pattern that I had to make was omitting the ‘V’ detail in the front and avoiding the topstitching on the pockets.
I recommend using a walking foot when working with ready-quilted fabric. I was able to work with a standard 2.5mm stretch stitch length. However, you may wish to use a longer stitch length. I would recommend testing your machine options.
Editor’s notes
The pink and orange chevron print quilted sweatshirt fabric that Rachel used was from Hamburger Liebe’s Park Lane capsule collection (HAMPL994024-0801). The other colour available in this fabric is mustard and blue (HAMPL994024-0802). To view the full range from the Park Lane collection – click here
The Lola dress pattern is from Victory Patterns. It’s a spin-off of the classic crewneck sweater and ideal for an overlocker. It comes in sizes 2-16 (US). To learn more about this sewing pattern – click here
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Add glamour and luxury to your wardrobe with velvet and sequins
Jasika Blazer, Closet Case Patterns – click here
Tips for sewing velvet and sequinned fabrics
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Finding the nap or direction of the sequins or velvet is crucial. It’s important to cut your pattern out so the velvet’s pile or sequins brush down the garment. The best way to do this is to run your hand along the fabric’s right side – the pile will feel smooth when you move in the nap direction, and rough when you brush against it. Some sequinned fabrics are a different colour depending on which way the pile is so make sure all pattern pieces are cut in the same direction.
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Cut the pattern from single layers of fabric, and preferably from the wrong side remembering to flip the pattern piece over to cut the second piece. Use pattern weights instead of pins. Before sewing, mark your seam lines with a basting stitch in a contrasting thread.
TIPS: Before sewing, remove all sequins from the “Velvet and sequins always dominate this time of year but both these fabrics are great fabrics to wear all year-round!”
seam allowance with a seam ripper. this will make it easier to sew and prevent needles from breaking. Keep a scrap of sequinned fabric for spare sequins if you need to hand sew a few on to cover up any bald spots near to the seam!
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Velvet has a tendency to creep when sewn. This means the two layers of fabric shift independently as they’re being stitched because the pile slips against each other when right sides are placed together. Solve this by using a teflon or walking foot.
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Both sequins and velvet don’t like heavy pressing. For velvet, finger press and then use gentle steam. As sequins are plastic, they will melt so use a pressing cloth and lowest heat possible.
Nicky Velour is such a wonderfully soft fabric. This cotton, polyester and nylon blend gives durability but without sacrificing comfort, and is very similar to velvet but without the price tag! To view this Modelo collection – click here
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Choose a Microtex needle size 70/11 and use a zigzag stitch.
Both velvet and sequinned fabric garments benefit from being lined. This also avoids the need for any special seam finishes.
New sewing pattern releases that you’ll want to sew!
CASHMERETTE Everyday wear
The Cedar Dolman Top is a casual, dolman sleeve top suitable for both drapey wovens and knits. The top has a relaxed fit and an optional pretty knotted detail. This pattern is great for beginners, and as easy to sew as it is to wear. Make for a yoga class to brunch with the girls - the Cedar has you covered! To view more patterns from Cashmerette – click here
CLOSET CASE PATTERNS FRIDAY PATTERN COMPANY Easy to sew jumpsuit
This beginner level pattern features an easy to sew jumpsuit with billowy sleeves and wide legs. This garment will have you breezing into any event looking good and feeling fine. The Avenir jumpsuit has elastic gathers at the neck and waistline for a comfortable, easy fit, making it possible to wear on- or off-the-shoulders. The pattern includes a good range of sizes from XS-4X. To find out more about these patterns and others from Friday Pattern Company – click here
Crafter at heart
The Sienna is a chic utility jacket inspired by vintage French workwear, and is the newest pattern from Closet Case. Designed for hardwearing use by makers and artists, it functions as both stylish outerwear and a highly practical layer for use inside the studio. With a slightly dropped shoulder, Sienna features a crisp notched collar, which can be worn buttoned at the neck with an optional snap button. It is unlined and finished with durable seams. To view more options for the Sienna Maker Jacket – click here
THE SEWING WORKSHOP The perfect partners The Picasso top and trouser sewing pattern pack includes a loose-fitting top with jewel neckline, off-centre front seam, square-inset long tapered sleeves, and front pocket. The loose–fit lantern pants has front, side and back panels finished with tapered bottom wedges. Together they make a stylish outfit. To view the complete range from The Sewing Workshop – click here
SEW LIBERATED Beginner-friendly sewing
The Estuary Skirt is a body- and beginner-friendly skirt pattern that you’ll feel like wearing every day of the week. It comes in sizes 0-30 and features a comfortable elastic back and big pockets. The button front placket can be sewn with buttonholes or as a faux buttonhole-free placket. It can be lengthened or shortened, making this skirt a great project for all levels of sewists. To find out more about this skirt pattern – click here
GRAINLINE STUDIO Extended sizing
This pattern brand has now widened its range of sizing on two of its popular patterns! The Reed Skirt and Thayer Jacket now comes in a larger sizes of 14-30 and smaller sizes of 0-18 too. To view these sewing patterns – click here
IN THE FOLDS In print
In the Folds has just released printed versions of the following patterns – The Rushcutter Dress, Collins Top, Darlow Pants and Flynn Jacket. These garments will fit comfortably into your wardrobe, but will also stand out with their interesting detailing. To find out more about these sewing patterns – click here Check out the free-to-use resource listing of the very best Indie patterns and filter by fabric, garment, brand or skill level by visiting www.hantex.co.uk
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PURE SOLID BUNDLES
The purest hues meet Art Gallery Fabrics’ soft hand and superior quality. Pure Solids come in a vibrant assortment of coordinating colours, which have been through an improved dip-dye technique leading to the most brilliant colours ever. This 100% premium cotton is internationally OEKO-TEX certified, so you can rest assure the dyes are the most environmentally safe to use for sewing. They almost don’t fray or shrink, making them ideal for all kinds of projects. The boxed bundles make great gifts for quilters and those who love making smaller projects, and consist of 24 colour-coordinated 45cm x 55cm pieces of fabric. To view the complete collection – click here
CRAZY FOR QUILTING
THE QUILTER’S PLANNER
GET THE MEASURE OF IT!
CROCHETED MEASURING TAPES
These fun, retractable tape measures are crocheted to add a cuteness and sense of fun to your sewing. They would make thoughtful stocking fillers, and feature both imperial and metric measurements. We love the fox design but you can also choose an owl, penguin, sheep, ladybird, snail, mouse, bear and elephant! To take a look at all the designs – click here
Start planning your quilting for the next year with the Quilter’s Planner 2020 from designer, Karen Lewis from Karen Lewis Textiles. This edition is full of exciting improvements made after listening to suggestions from quilters. Firstly, it comes in a more convenient 7in x 9in page size and has a laminated cover. It features weekly and monthly calendar, handy Project Planner, and Projects-At-AGlance pages, as well as 12 monthly blocks in the new Quilter’s Planner Sampler Quilt. It also contains gorgeous quilt photography by Kitty Wilkin, and a fullcolour glossy magazine with 13 quilting and sewing patterns by top designers. Choose from Scruffy Daisy in coral (shown here) and Plus in teal. To view more planners – click here
MINI QUILT KITS
These bite-sized quilting projects make such a great present. This is just two of the kits available. This contemporary collection of sturdy verdant succulenti plants burst from colourful pots in this happy little wall quilt, or if you’re looking for more seasonal and tradtional design, then Frosty & Friends is a fun Christmas kit. All kits include all woolfelt for appliqué, all fabrics (100% cotton) for background borders back and binding, plus embroidery floss precise patterns and complete illustrations. To take a look at the full range of mini kits – click here
EW LOVE TO S SEW WHILE THE IRON’S HOT
This minty mat is such a useful item for your sewing room. Sew Hot Iron Rest from It’s Sew Emma provides a place where you can rest your iron face down in between pressing seams, saving time and avoid the chance of your iron tipping over. This heavy-duty silicone surface fits most home irons and can withstand up to 260°C. You’ll want to leave it out as it has an inspirational message and a pretty moulded pattern! To find out more about this handy mat – click here
DRESSFORMS
This Prymadonna elegant grey dressform has everything you would expect. With a base that can be inserted to mount and work on individual trouser legs, it’s available in four standard sizes for different clothing sizes, and give you a spare pair of hands for making adjustments while dressmaking. The plastic rotatable torso is covered with a foam-reinforced nylon cover for easy pin insertion and marking. This dress form consists of eight parts, and can be individually adjusted at the neck, bust, waistline and hips – a total of 13 adjustments are possible. To see the full collection of Prym dressforms – click here
NEEDLEWORK LOVERS
SEWING MACHINE TROLLEY
Travelling with your sewing machine can be a nightmare but this roomy trolley from Prym ensures that every domestic sewing machine is transported safely to your sewing class or holiday. Your sewing machine can be completely stowed in the trolley and is protected from dust and damage. There are lots of pockets to store all of your accessories, and other bits and pieces. To move the trolley, simply pull on the sturdy telescopic bar with its wide grip, and off you go! To take a look at other sewing storage solutions – click here
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CLOVER SUNSHINE NEEDLE BOOK
This embroidery sampler is based on the Alison Glass Clover Sunshine fabric line. Within this embroidery project pattern, you’ll get the design printed on white cotton fabric all ready to stitch up however you want as well as instructions to make it into a needle book. This pattern also includes a helpful stitch guide. Any embroiderer will love to receive this to stitch up or why not make it yourself to give as a handmade gift! To find out more – click here
PATCHWORK & QUILTING STARTER SET
Perfect for newcomers to the art of patchwork and quilting – this set has everything you need to hand. The pack contains a folding cutting mat, maxi easy rotary cutter, extra-long glass-headed pins, handy Omni-grid ruler and an aqua trick marker. There are also some accessories including assorted quilting needles, ergonomic stitch ripper and a storage box containing sewing machine needles for quilting. To find your nearest stockist and find out more – click here
SEWING
COATS
Julie Bonnar from The Pattern Pages explains how sewing a coat is easier if you plan it before you start sewing! Leaf on black soft shell fabric from Park Lane By Hamburger Liebe – click here to view the range
benefit from interfacing such as sleeve caps, armholes and pockets. Double-side wool-style fabric from Modelo comes in 7 trendy colours. To view the full range – click here
with the construction processes and materials involved. Deciding the right ease can be tricky when it comes to coats as they are worn over bulky layers. I would recommend you look closely at the coat’s finished measurements and make sure it has room underneath for jumpers etc.
Choosing fabric
Yates Coat from Grainline Studio
Choosing a pattern Before choosing a coat pattern read online reviews about it to make sure you are happy tackling all the sewing techniques involved in the make. Most pattern companies now provide step-by-step sewalongs and videos which can be a real help. Make sure you are familiar
Think about when you want to wear your coat – is it to keep you warm in the depth of winter, to stay dry in the spring or is it for a special occasion? This will help you determine what fabric to choose. Wool-based coat fabrics are great to work with especially if it’s your first coat project. Consider the weight of your finished coat – linings, interlinings, interfacing, and the main fabric can all add up! Obtain swatches of all the fabrics/materials and sandwich them together to
Make sure you have the right tools see how bulky they will be. Can your sewing machine cope with this thickness? When working with coat fabrics, chalk markers can rub off easily so consider going back to traditional tailor tacks. Sew them in brightly coloured thread so they’re easily visible for marking darts and buttonholes as well as pocket placements.
A tailoring ham and steam iron is essential. Other handy tools to have are a tailoring board and clapper to make pressing collar seams, pocket welt and making a crisp edge on your coat’s hem easier.
Choose a lining The lining can’t be seen for most of the time but you shouldn’t skimp on its quality. Choosing cheap linings can mean they are under duress and can tear in areas like the sleeves and back seam. Coat linings need to be strong enough to withstand frequent wear and rubbing against your clothes. The lining also acts as an extra layer to keep out the cold, but should be smooth enough to make it easy to take your coat on and off.
Interfacing your coat The pattern instructions will always advise you of the obvious areas where interfacing is needed in a coat, such as the collar and facings, but there may be other places that would
Topstitching on Chilton Trench from Cashmerette
Finishing touch Elevate your coat by finishing off with topstitching around the collar, lapels, and down the centre front. Topstitching doesn’t only look stylish, it can help to keep collars and coat facings flat and makes your coat more hardwearing.
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Love quilting? We keep you posted of the latest launches Four new quilt patterns from Alison Glass
Patterns from Color Girl Quilts to use with the Classic Curve Ruler Black Jack
This pattern is the most graphic pattern yet for the Classic Curves Ruler. All quilters will enjoy putting their own creative spin on this versatile design, and modern quilters will love the movement and high contrast. Try it with batiks, rainbow colours or fabric scraps, and it's easier than it looks to sew with big blocks and easy curves.
Radiance
This pattern is for curved piecing fabric lovers. Designed for confident quilters, this fat quarter and 10in square friendly pattern is ideal for favourite prints and scraps. Choose colour solids or contrasting prints for the centre blocks, then mix and match for the scrappy border.
Bloom
A classic design made for today’s quilter, Bloom will show you that curved piecing can be easy, modern, and fun! This pattern includes a baby wall quilt and a throw, and is a must-make for all who love fabric and quilting.
Untamed
Tuberose
Tuberose is a type of flower used in expensive perfumes, and it’s a lovely muse for the floral explosion and organic beauty of this quilt. An original design by Eye Candy Quilts, the cover version uses a raw edge appliqué technique and the pattern includes instructions for this technique, as well as an introductory tutorial for turned and wool appliqué. All templates are full size, and the quilt measures 64in x 80in.
Another curved piecing pattern for modern quilters, this quilt features three size options. The block-based design is easy to adapt to your own size and shape too. To view these quilt patterns – click here
Colourful designs from Elizabeth Hartman
Designed by Nydia Kehnle and Alison Glass, this quilt is a modern take combining traditional piecing with simple foundation paper piecing, and is great for beginners.
Use your favourite fat-eights and conventional patchwork techniques to make these lovely quilts from Elizabeth Hartman. The Pretty Birds quilt features cockatoos, toucans, cockatiels, macaws, and lorikeets. These tropical birds don’t live together in the wild, but they make a happy colourful family in this sampler quilt. Making a Casserole quilt is the perfect opportunity to use prints, solids or a combination of the two to piece graphic blocks inspired by vintage bake ware. Make a streak of colour with either the Antonia Tiger or Koala quilt patterns – both include instructions for making a 20in square quilted cushion cover, and two different sized quilts.
To read more about these about these quilt patterns – click here
To read more about these quilt patterns – click here
Lilli
Designed by Lisa Hofmann-Maurer of Sew What You Love, this quilt is inspired by abstract compositions and modern design elements, and combines two of the most useful quilting skills – foundation paper piecing and sewing curves.
Oriana
Another design from Lisa Hofmann, these full size templates make for accurate and easy cutting plus a colouring page is included to help in the layout planning.
Alternative
Black Jack
IN THE FOLDS Patterns
The In the Folds design aesthetic leans heavily towards the everyday They’re pieces that will fit comfortably into your wardrobe, but will stand out with their interesting and refined details timeless, yet modern beautiful, yet understated. Finishes are thoughtful and considered - helping you to create garments that are beautiful both inside and out and teaching you the skills to make clothing that will last.
Choose from 100’s of patterns by the best indie designers and then find a stockist. Pattern Finder let’s you filter by garment, fabric type, brand and more! www.hantex.co.uk/patterns
