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Issue Twenty One

At home with quilts

Be inspired to make and create for your home

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At home with quilts

Issue Twenty One 2015

Welcome There is nothing more satisfying than finishing a quilt project that has been in the ‘to do’ basket. Sewing the last stitches on the binding and holding the quilt up for a final inspection is indeed a very satisfying moment.

Having said that, as beginner quilters we can both remember being very critical of our first quilt making efforts. There was usually something that just wasn’t right. Thankfully this did not deter either one of us, instead we chose to learn from each quilt making mistake we made. And we made many! Often this is the way we learn, although costly mistakes can be avoided with a little helpful advice.

With this in mind we are always looking to find new, easy, fun and timesaving techniques to enhance our sewing skills. There is always something new to learn which is why we have dedicated this issue of Kindred Stitches to quilt making techniques.

Our wonderful industry is brimming with innovative ideas and artisans who are willing to share and help fellow quilt makers. In this issue we are delighted to bring to you a sample of these. We are privileged to be a part of such a creative force and look forward to sharing with you some new and creative techniques that we hope will find their way into your next amazing quilt.

Warmly Lenna & Janice

Inside this issue: App Instructions

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Welcome

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Feature Photo

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Designer Profile

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Fat Quarter Shop Videos

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Let’s Decorate

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Starry Sampler Quilt

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Mini Quilt Project—Label

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Let’s Create

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Rotary Cutter Case

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Pinterest Favourite Finds

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Charming Squares Table Runner 27 Feature Photo

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Dolls’ House Quilt

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Blogger Find

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Design your Own Fabric

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Tutorial Inspiration

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Mini Quilt Project—Pincushion

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Demonstration Video

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Book Review

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Etsy Find

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Subscribe Page

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Newsletter

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We Need your Help

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Back Issues

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Copyright Disclaimer

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With gentle and loving fingers She caressed the well worn fold; 'Round each piece a mem'ry lingers like a sweet story often told.

Grandma’s Quilt by Sylvia Summers Pierce

Designer Profile

Kimberly Jolly from The Fat Quarter Shop

The Fat Quarter Shop was founded in 2003 by Kimberly Jolly. An avid quilter, Kimberly began her shop as a side business while still working a corporate position, cutting, packing and shipping right out of her house during evenings and weekends. From the very beginning, she was committed to delivering topnotch service for every single order and customer. As the Fat Quarter Shop's reputation grew, Kimberly decided to make it a full-time operation. Her husband Kevin joined her not long after, and with his help, lots of hard work, and a tireless commitment, the store began to grow.

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Kimberly is in charge of buying and ordering fabric and other merchandise, creating and executing new block of the months, clubs and kits, finding new patterns and designers, and coordinating the multitude of daily tasks that keep the shop running as smoothly as possible.

Kimberly also handles the overall accounting of the shop and is always looking for new ways to further improve the shop. Working with their It’s Sew Emma pattern line also keeps her very busy.

It’s Sew Emma creates PDF and paper patterns for everything quilting, from traditional to contemporary, scrappy to elegant. Projects from table runners, to bed quilts and block of the months; there is something there for every quilter to enjoy.

Being self employed allows flexibility with hours worked which means more time to spend with daughter Emma and sons, Will, Peyton and Christopher, and husband and co owner Kevin.

Kevin handles all the technical and marketing aspects of the business, and has a pretty good eye for buying fabric as well! Together they are a united team evaluating and consulting from buying fabric to marketing strategies to the regular day to day matters.

Over the past few years a few more people have joined the staff. As a team, they continue to branch out with the best fabrics, exclusive kits, quilt clubs, block of the month programmes, and more. They will always be driven by the passion that Kimberly founded the store upon, which is always giving customers the best products and service!

Join Kimberly Jolly from the Fat Quarter Shop and learn easy techniques using fabric and precuts with these great video tutorials.

Video Demonstration: Snapshots Block of the Month

Join Kimberly, Bonnie and Camille to learn about Snapshots Quilt-Along, as they sew twelve novelty blocks that capture and celebrate moments of happiness in our lives.

Snapshots Quilt-Along benefits the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to help advance cures and means of prevention for catastrophic pediatric diseases.

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Requirements List Nine fat quarters or quarter yard cuts of various red fabrics for the star background and sashing strips, including cornerstones Nine fat quarters or quarter yard cuts of various toning shirting fabrics for the star points, blocks and cornerstones Five fat quarters or quarter yard cuts each of green and yellow for centre blocks 1⅛ yards (1 metre) of red border fabric 1 yard (1 metre) of shirting border fabric 3½ yards (3.2 metres) batting 3½ yards (3.2 metres) backing fabric Rotary cutter, mat and ruler Walking foot General sewing supplies

Starry Sampler Quilt Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 54” square (137 cm) Length is based on fabric 44” (112cm) wide NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern

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Decorate your home with this country style quilt.

Sampler quilts are usually comprised of a number of different block patterns, typically of the same size, sewn together with or without sashing. This Starry Sampler quilt features nine sashed Variable Star blocks, with a different quilt block in the centre of each star.

This quilt is a winning combination of reproduction fabrics that will add just the right touch to any home.

Step 1 ~ Select and press all your fabrics. For this quilt I selected reproduction fabrics, turkey red as the main colour, with poison green and yellow. The lighter fabrics are all shirtings.

The centre block of the Variable Star is made up of a combination of these colours. The points of the Variable Star are all shirtings and the outer blocks are all red.

STEP 1

Mini Quilt Project Requirements List Off cuts of fabric from a quilt project in light and dark fabric 6½” (16.5cm) square of backing fabric Foundation paper for printing pattern DMC embroidery thread, matching the colour to dark fabric choice No 9 Crewel needle Sharp pair of scissors Rotary cutter, mat and ruler General sewing supplies

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STEP 2

Envelope Quilt Label Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 6” square (14cm) A quilt label adds a personal touch to a handmade quilt and also documents the making of the quilt in history.

Use your favourite off cuts of fabric from your quilt and simple hand embroidery to make this foundation paper quilt label.

Step 1 ~ Decide upon the wording you would like to include on the label. Type this into your computer using a Word program or similar.

Choose a font style that is easy to read. I used the font called Bradley Hand, font size 48. Make sure it will fit into the light coloured areas of the block.

Print the wording onto a plain sheet of paper.

Step 2 ~ Print the foundation paper template and cut out on the dotted line (seam allowance line). There are five sections to this label.

Choose your fabrics from off cuts of your quilt, using light and dark fabrics. Note that the top and middle sections are pieced with a light coloured fabric which will accommodate the wording.

Requirements List 4” x 18” (10cm x 46cm) main fabric 5” x 19” (13cm x 50cm) lining fabric 5” x 19” (13cm x 50cm) cotton or wool batting 1” x 12” (5cm x 30cm) stem fabric 3” (6cm) square pot fabric 2” x 30” (5cm x 75cm) binding fabric Silk thread in matching colours for applique Applique needle Large press stud Freezer paper Basting spray (optional) Feature timber button, 3 small buttons Vanishing and water soluble marker

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Rotary Cutter Case

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Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 4” x 8” (10cm x 20cm) A ¼” seam has been used throughout this project Make this rotary cutter case so that your cutter stays safe and sound.

Step 1 ~ Quilting ~ Lay the lining right side facing down, then the batting and the main fabric right side facing up. Note that the main fabric should be centred on the bigger rectangles. Secure together with the basting spray, or alternatively baste together using a large Running stitch.

Beginning from the top corner draw a quilting line on the diagonal using a vanishing marker. Continue to draw lines at ¾" intervals from this line. Use a walking foot to quilt these diagonal lines. You may need to work 4-5 lines at a time and then draw the next so that the lines do not disappear before you quilt them.

Repeat this process working from the opposite corner until the entire panel is quilted in a cross hatched pattern.

STEP 1

Requirements List One Charm pack, of at least forty 5” (13cm) squares ½ yard (½ metre) backing fabric 6” (15cm) binding fabric 17” x 40” (43cm x 102cm) cotton batting Rotary cutter, mat and ruler Walking foot Matching 100% cotton thread General sewing supplies

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Charming Squares Table Runner

STEP 1

Designed by Janice Kellaway Approximate Size 16” x 38” (41cm x 96cm) Length indicates fabric 44” (112cm) wide NB a ¼” seam allowance has been used throughout this pattern This stunning table runner project will be admired by all who see it.

Showcase a beautiful range of fabrics and discover a quick and easy stack and cut method, that will save time cutting out fabrics.

Piece the top in just one afternoon of sewing.

Step 1 ~ Select a Charm square pack of at least forty 5” squares and divide into two piles of light and dark fabrics.

Each square must be cut precisely in the following way.

Find the centre of each edge (2½” across). Measure down from the edge of the fabric ¼”. Using a dark pencil, mark a dot at this point.

Complete the process for all four sides. At this stage you can stack at lease five or six squares of fabric precisely under each other.

STEP 1

Requirements List Two 4" (10cm) squares of feature fabrics for star One 4" (10cm) square green fabric 8" (20cm) square of cream for background 8" (20cm) backing fabric 8" (20cm) cotton batting 1" x 32" (3cm x 82cm) binding fabric No 10 Sharps needle Matching cotton thread Small pair of scissors 2" x 32" (5cm x 82cm) cotton lace for valance and pillows 2" x 5" (5cm x 13cm) pillow backing fabric Fibrefill Hand quilting thread Quilting needle

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Dolls’ House Quilt

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Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 6” square (15cm) A ¼” seam has been used throughout this project Did you have a dolls’ house as a child?

Having daughters now myself, I still have the dolls’ house my girls played with when they were young. Their father made it for them and I painted on the cottage garden that wraps around it. Over the years many hours have been spent decorating that little home including knitted lace curtains, crocheted mats and of course hand stitched quilts for the beds.

The temptation to make just one more was irresistible!

Step 1 ~ Print the block outline supplied. Glue the block to another piece of paper so that it is now a thicker weight. Cut out each template accurately on the line.

STEP 1

Mini Quilt Project Requirements List 4” x 13” (10cm x 35cm) feature fabric 4” x 13” (10cm x 35cm) cream background fabric 4” (10cm) square centre fabric, cream or feature 6” (15cm) square backing fabric No 9-10 Sharps needle Matching cotton thread Wool roving or fibrefill stuffing Feature bird button and small timber button Applique pins

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STEP 1

Cathedral Window Pincushion Designed by Lenna Green Approximate Size 5” (13cm) square Discover how to create a Cathedral Window block that can be used to create a little pincushion, or made into a larger quilt project.

When I first saw a Cathedral Window quilt I was intrigued as to how it was constructed. Convinced it was based on circles, my first attempt without a pattern did not result in any success. After researching further I was amazed to discover that the quickest and easiest technique was based on squares.

Step 1 ~ Cut four 3” squares from the main feature fabric and four 3” square from the cream fabric. Iron each feature fabric in half diagonally and press in place.

Position each feature triangle over a cream square so that the points face in as shown. Use a small applique pin to secure on the fold of the feature fabric.

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