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ISSUE 4 APRIL 2015

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CUT, SEW, CREATE! LOVE IT MAKE IT DO IT

PATCHWORK SPECIAL

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LOVE YOUR DESIGNER FABRICS AND WHIP UP

WIN! PRETTY PATCHWORK PIeCES

sewing machine

ISSUE 4 | £7.99 APRIL 2015

INSIDE Machine and stitch guides

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Die cutting how-to

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PERFECT PROJECTS TO PATCH, STITCH AND APPLIQUÉ

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Meet Helen Philipps

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ON PATROL 15 PATCH UP YOUR TOOL KIT Invest in the fantastic patchwork essentials

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25 FABRIC LOVE Be inspired by our treasure trove of gorgeous fabric finds

47 THE BOOKS Expand your patchwork knowhow with these top reads

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62 YOUR ESSENTIAL TEMPLATES Get started on your favourite projects tonight

RELAX AND READ 6 MAKE IT, BUY IT, LOVE IT Our favourite trends right now in the world of making

8 NOTICEBOARD We hear from you lovely readers

10 SENSATIONAL SEWING MACHINES Sit back and be inspired by the latest technology from Janome

30 THE PATCH PERFECTOR

conte n ts : patchwork ISSUE 4

YOUR KIT MAKES 12 BUTTON CUSHION Transform your kit into a cool homeware to treasure

16 BABY BLANKET Make a special heirloom gift that’s just perfect for a new arrival

20 BABY BOOTIES & BIB Celebrate a new baby by making these thoughtful garments

28 HEXAGON PURSE Try English Paper Piecing and stitch this elegant accessory

32 PATCHWORK HEARTS Simple to make, pretty on the eye and functional too

This simple update will be a colourful and funky addition to your home

Get to grips with the ultimate patchwork companion – a die cutting machine

52 SCOTTIE DOG CUSHION

42 OUR PATCHWORK HEROES

50 LOVELY LAMPSHADE

Add a playful puppy touch to your sofa — in cushion form!

34 TOP TRIVET This useful make will help protect your kitchen surfaces

54 BUCKET BAG Carry a craft stash to be proud of with this fab little tote

36 HOUSE DOORSTOP Prop open your doors in style

58 JAR COVERS

38 BIRD CHARMS

Great projects for pepping up your picnics

Our chirpy flock will make you smile

40 PATCH THE TEDDY You won’t be able to resist making Patch. Everyone will want a hug!

Our cute patchwork make is sure to become a crafty essential

49 GLASSES CASE Master Half Square Triangles today

PROFESSIONALS Tried-and-tested tips from the Make It Today designers

66 INTERVIEW: DIANE GILLELAND The designer and blogger discusses the meditative appeal of English Paper Piecing

IN EVERY ISSUE

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5 INSIDE YOUR KIT 35 GIVEAWAYS 44 SUBSCRIPTIONS 56 COMING NEXT ISSUE 64 PRACTICALS

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60 MEET OUR PATCHWORK

SUBSCRIBE NOW Get money off with our three issue trial.

46 FAB PINCUSHION

Three ladies who’ve started a business discuss their passion for patchwork

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Make it

Today!

YOU R D E S I GN E R PATC HWO R K K IT !

45CM SQUARE OF EACH PRINT SUNSHINE BLOOM

FANTASY FLORAL

Perfect for hiding seams!

MARINE DOTS

Get started now and turn to page 64 for all of the essential know-how you need

DON'T MISS NEXT ISSUE! Eight special summer yarns for you with our Crochet Masterclass ON SALE 8 MAY 2015 Find out more on page 56

DOUBLEENDED HOOK!

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PROJECT BY CORINNE BRADD | SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS | SHOULD TAKE A DAY OR TWO DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE

IT’S SEW SATISFYING TO MAKE A

BUTTON CUSHION in a sunny retro style

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PROJECT BY CORINNE BRADD | SUITABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE | SHOULD TAKE A FEW HOURS FOR BOTH

GET BROODY STITCHING A

BABY BOOTIES and Bib for a new arrival

SAVVY PROJECTS FOR GETTING THE MOST FROM YOUR KIT!

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THIS M O NTH...

make it,buy it,love it The latest stitchy trends, news and more from the world of sewing

ELBOW ROOM The Atelier 5 sewing machine is the latest

EDITOR’S PICK

computerised model released by Janome.

This machine boasts a special long arm feature to make your stitching experience even more roomy and joyful. If you love practising a variety of crafts then this one’s definitely for you – with accessory kits available for quilting, home furnishings and fashion sewing, it’s a piece of kit after our own heart! £999, janome.co.uk

CHEAT’S CHOICE BUTTON UP If you’re a perfectionist and love to coordinate or clash, Hemline’s cover buttons should be right up your street.

Although you can cover buttons yourself using the technique on page 12 in our Button Cushion project, it’s always worth having in case of emergency. From £1.30, groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk

SOFT AND SAFE

With so much choice at our fingertips, it can be difficult knowing which wadding we should use to cushion our projects. Deco-Wadding is one option – it’s made from a non-toxic synthetic fibre that is also soft enough for toy projects. Best of all, it won’t go lumpy after doing the rounds in the wash, making it perfect for kiddiewinks. crafts@stockistenquiries.co.uk

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QUILTER’S DELIGHT

CRAFT ROOM WISHLIST!

Aptly named the Quilter’s Delight MK2, this large crafting area from Horn Furniture is just the thing we must add to our craft zone. It features a handy support to the right of your machine plus lots of other features that you won’t know how you ever lived without. £699, 01793 834304, hornfurniture.co.uk

QUICK PATCHWORK FIX

HEY SLEEPY HEAD

Give your home a playful touch with the whimsical cushion kits from Sew Girl. The sleepy heads pictured here are just one of the fabulous designs you can choose from, with other kits to choose from such as a pretty pony, trad doll and owl in a dress. Little ladies and big girls alike will enjoy whipping up the fun designs! Sleepy Head Cushion Kit, £12, 01903 823859, sewgirl.co.uk HOBBYCRAFT PATCHWORK FRIENDS SMALL CANVAS BEAR, £5, HOBBYCRAFT.CO.UK

DECORATE FROM PLAIN

PATCHWORK SPOT SMALL HANDBAG, £19, CATHKIDSTON.COM

GIANT HEXAGON NECKLACE, £48, HANDOVERYOUR FAIRYCAKES.GOODSIE.COM

HAPPY QUILTS

Suzy Sparrowe is the lady behind Quilted Happiness, a service that offers to turn your patchwork dreams into material designs. She is an experienced quilter who is keen to discuss your ideas in order for her to make something special that you’ll love. Suzy is based in Bournemouth and also offers classes and courses. 01202 431423, quiltedhappiness.co.uk

ON PATROL 7

PATCHWORK HEXAGON KEYRING, £10.02, ETSY.COM/SHOP/SEWDANISH

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PROJECT BY CORINNE BRADD | SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS | SHOULD TAKE A DAY IN THE CRAFT ROOM

START STITCHING A PRETTY

HEXAGON PURSE and you’ll crack English Paper Piecing English Paper Piecing is a method of patchwork that first off, sounds much scarier than it is! The technique simply involves wrapping pieces of fabric around smaller paper templates, which are sewn together to create a larger piece of patchwork. The paper shapes are much easier to cut than fabric is and help to create crisp, accurate points – these templates are then removed once you’ve stitched the hexagons together. Because the technique generally uses hand-sewing, you’ll want to bring the addictive craft with you everywhere you go!

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PROJECT BY LUCINDA GANDERTON | SUITABLE FOR BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE | SHOULD TAKE A DELIGHTFULLY CRAFTY WEEKEND

SURPRISE NEW PARENTS WITH A

BABY BLANKET

that will be forever loved and treasured

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