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BEGINNER BOOTCAMP: Learn to Resize Any Block

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BIG! Finish it Fast with Large Blocks

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CONTENTS 4 From the Editor 6 About our Contributors 8 Beginner Boot Camp 46 Tried + True Products 64 Off The Shelf 10 FAST LANE

by Angie Milligan

16 SQUARED AGAIN

22 APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS

by Jen Shaffer

by Charisma Horton

40 PATRIOTIC FRIENDS

34 ONE BIG STAR

by Charisma Horton

by Ramona Sorensen

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56 PICNIC STARS

by Jen Daly

48 PARADISE AMONG THE TREES

by Nicole Brooks

74 GEO GRID

by Deborah Shafer

66 VIOLETS UNDER THE HEDGE

by Terri Vanden Bosch

82 CHEZ LUNA

by Bev Getschel

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90 BALANCING ACT

by Eileen Fowler

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from the EDITOR Go BIG!

When a quilt needs to be done quickly, is there an easier way to accomplish that goal than to work larger? Bigger patch sizes, big blocks, and pre-cuts all help you finish faster—and that’s what this issue is all about!

If you want a pattern with large blocks, look no further than Picnic Star by Jen Daly. With these 20-inch blocks, she recreated the look of buffalo plaid by pairing medium and light solids of the same color with white. The chambray she used for the background makes for a sturdy quilt—perfect for picnics. I wish you all could see this one in person.

Fast Lane designed by Angie Milligan, made by Rita Swain, and quilted by Lisa Beeson is colorful, bold, and graphic. This quilt is perfect for a beginner because it is made with large trianglesquares. I love how colorful and scrappy this quilt is.

If you are an Alias Grace fan, don’t miss Paradise Among the Trees by Nicole Brooks. Inspired by the quilts in the book and series, she decided to modernize the classic Tree of Paradise quilt pattern. The whopping 32-inch blocks in this quilt still have the feel of the original design, but the large patches will help you finish so much faster. She actually made this quilt twice. The first version has a traditional feel and a nod to the time period of the book.

The second quilt uses bright fabrics to give the quilt pattern a more modern feel.

I hope you enjoy this issue and all of the bright colors.

Happy spring and happy quilting!

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about our CONTRIBUTORS

Nicole Brooks Etsy @nbpossibilities Nicole loves every aspect of quilt making, except maybe binding.

Despite her full-time job as a tax accountant and mother of 3 boys, she always finds time to sew and create new quilt designs. She lives in Colchester, Connecticut.

Angie Milligan Angie was raised in a family of quilters with a love for fabric and design. As a former graphic designer for Fons & Porter based in Des Moines, Iowa, she designed many quilts that appeared in our publications.

Jen Daly

Jen Shaffer

jendalyquilts.com

patternsbyjen.blogspot.com

Jen is a designer, quilt book author, and Etsy shop owner. A soon-tobe empty-nester, she plans to lean heavily on her Goldendoodle Casey to make the transition. She lives in Grantham, New Hampshire.

Jen is a wife, mom, child care provider, and quilt pattern designer. She loves traditional quilts, English Paper Piecing, and embroidery, and lives in Marshall, Minnesota.

Eileen Fowler

Ramona Sorensen

quiltingdaily.com Eileen is the editor of Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting and a Contributing editor to Fon & Porter’s Quick + Easy Quilts. She lives in Golden, Colorado.

Ramona grew up surrounded by a large family of quiltmakers and hand quilters. When she is not longarm quilting, she is piecing or designing quilts and quilting motifs. She lives in Springville, Utah.

Bev Getschel

Terri Vanden Bosch

bevgetscheldesign.com

lizardcreekquilting.com

Bev has made over 500 quilts. When not designing quilts for magazines, she enjoys making other people’s designs. She has a big family—3 children, 11 grandchildren, and 7 great-grands. She lives on 23 acres just outside of Amery, Wisconsin.

Terri is a designer, quilt maker, and longarm quilter. In her "spare time", she works with her husband on their farm in Iowa. When not helping him, planning their next motorcycle adventure, or spoiling the grandchildren, she can be found quilting a customer quilt or designing her next pattern.

Charisma Horton

Deborah Shafer

charismascorner.com Charisma is a wife, mother of six, and a prolific quilter, designer, and longarmer. She is originally from Alaska but now lives in Ephrata, Washington.

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Deborah has contributed to several of our publications and is from Winterset, Iowa.

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BOOT CAMP Have you ever wished a block was a different size? How will you determine the size of the patches?

Where to begin? It’s not as difficult as you might think—let’s get started!

Understanding the Grid It’s helpful to understand that most geometric blocks fit into a grid. We have placed a grid on top of Block A below. You can see that the grid is 4 x 4. For the original 12" block, the finished size of each square in the grid is 12" ÷ 4 = 3". To easily resize the block, pick a new finished block size that is evenly divisible by 4—let’s say 8". Then find the finished size of each square in the grid as follows: 8" ÷ 4 = 2". Each square of the grid for an 8" block is 2" finished. To resize the patches, add seam allowances to the new finished size as described in the next section.

Another example is Block B. It is on a 3 x 3 grid. For the original 12" block, the finished size of each square in the grid is 12" ÷ 3 = 4". Pick a new finished block size that is evenly divisible by 3—let’s say 15". Each square of the grid size will finish at 5" (15" ÷ 3 = 5"). You need to take this block a step further. If each corner section is 5" and there are 4 patches across the section, divide 5" by 4 and you get 1.25". Each of those square patches is 1¼" finished. It’s not evenly divisible by 4, but it is still a common fraction for rotary cutting.

For quarter-square triangles, add 1¼" to the finished size to get the cut size. finished size + ⅞˝ ¼”

+ finished size +

⅜” +

finished size + 1¼˝ ¼”

¼”

⅜”

+ finished size +

⅜” +

¼”

Half-Square Triangles

Quarter-Square Triangles

Resizing Appliqué Patterns To resize appliqué, use a copy machine to reduce or enlarge the pattern. You can figure the proportion (the size of one block in relation to the size of another block) with an easy formula: New size ÷ Original size × 100 = Proportion (as a percentage) Let’s say we want to adapt an appliqué pattern on a 12" background into one that fits on a 9" background.

Here’s how the formula would work. 9" ÷ 12" = .75 x 100 = 75% The formula reveals that the new appliqué pattern is 75% of the original.

Block A

Block B

Understanding Seam Allowance So far we’ve considered only the finished size of patches. Once the calculations above are done, seam allowances still need to be added. For squares and rectangles, it’s pretty straightforward: take the finished size of the patch and add ½" to get the cutting dimensions.

For half-square triangles (also called triangle-squares), add 7⁄8" to the finished size to get the cut size.

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If you wanted to enlarge the 12" appliqué background to 15", it would work like this: 15 ÷ 12 = 1.25 x 100 = 125% The new 15" appliqué is 125% of the original 12" appliqué.

Today’s copiers give you the option of enlarging or reducing by percentage. To reduce a 12" appliqué block’s patches to fit in a 9" block, make a copy at 75%. To enlarge the patches for a 15" block, make a copy at 125%.

Note: After calculating the new cutting size for appliqué backgrounds, it is helpful to add 1" to allow for the stitching. Then trim to the needed size after appliqué.

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Foundations: Special Considerations

Understanding Fractions and Decimals

Resize foundation patterns using proportion in the same way as appliqué patches. There is one main difference related to seam allowances. When a foundation is enlarged or reduced using a copier, the seam allowances will be enlarged or reduced as well. So enlarge or reduce the foundation as desired, ignoring what happens to the area outside the seamline. Then to the “body” of the foundation, add ¼" on all sides for the seam allowance, as shown in red below.

It’s useful to know about fraction to decimal conversion, too. Here are the fractions commonly used by quilters, converted to decimals.

¼”

1½” finished size

Seam Allowance

4

2

A Recap of the Formulas

1

Determine the grid Finished block size ÷ Grid = Finished square in each grid

3

6

Fraction to Decimal Conversion 1 ⁄ 8 = .125 ¼ = .25 1 ⁄ 3 = .33 3 ⁄ 8 = .375 ½ = .5 5 ⁄ 8 = .625 3 ⁄4 = .75 7⁄ 8 = .875

New patch dimensions (add ¼" to all sides; add 1" to background patch when appliquéing and then trim after appliqué)

5 7

Squares and rectangles Finished size + ½"

Desert Lily Section 3 Original Size Foundation

Triangle-squares or half-square triangles Finished size + 7 ⁄8" ¼”

2¼” finished size

Quarter-square triangles Finished size + 1¼"

Seam Allowance

4

2

Proportion (use for changing the size of appliqué and foundations) New size ÷ Original size × 100 = Proportion (%)

1 3

6 5 7

Desert Lily Section 3 Foundation Enlarged 150%

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pre-cut FRIENDLY

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finished size: 54¾" × 54¾" finished blocks: 36 (91⁄8") BLOCKS

weekend WARRIOR

FAST L AN E on your mark, get set, quilt!

designed by ANGIE MILLIGAN sewn by RITA SWAIN quilted by LISA BEESON

A

great way to make a graphic quilt—even if you are a beginner—is by carefully choosing

colors in a simple quilt pattern. The result is bold and fun. And ten inch squares are all you need to get started!

Rita paired triangle-squares of like colors to create the look of giant Flying Geese. Look at the photos and note that all paired units aren’t necessarily made from the same print. Instead she pairs units in the same color with different prints to create visual interest. You could create even more interest using a quilting design that exaggerates the motion of the points.

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Plan It’s easy to recreate the bright, bold look of this effortless quilt.

Study the photos and note how scrappy this quilt really is. While we give instructions for exactly 36 blocks, Rita made extra blocks to create visual interest. She made a second quilt with the leftovers.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

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Sew

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

1. Referring to Quick-Pieced

• Assorted pink and red prints

6 squares 10" (A) for blocks

Triangle-Squares in Sew Easy Lessons and to Diagram I, make 2 blocks using 1 pink print A and 1 black print A.

• Assorted yellow and

orange prints 6 squares 10" (A) for blocks • Assorted blue and teal prints

6 squares 10" (A) for blocks • Assorted black prints

In the same manner, pair remaining assorted color print A’s with black A’s to make a total of 36 blocks.

NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement and orientation.

2. Sew 6 rows of 6 blocks each.

Join rows together.

3. Layer, baste, and quilt. Lisa

18 squares 10" (A) for blocks

machine quilted a swirl across the quilt surface. Bind the quilt.

• Black print

⁄8 yd. for binding

5

• Backing

37⁄8 yds.

• Batting

63" x 63"

Cut

Block Make 36 total Diagram I

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances.

• Black print

7 strips 2½" x WOF for binding NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are Mixology designed by Camelot Design Studio for Camelot Fabrics.

Angie Milligan DES MOINES, IA

Assembly Diagram

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Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time.

1. Cut two squares 7⁄8" larger than

2. On wrong side of one square,

3. Place marked square on top of

desired finished size of trianglesquare.

mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line.

other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines.

TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of trianglesquares plus 7⁄8".

4. Cut along marked cutting line.

5. Press seam allowances toward

darker fabric.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter.

Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

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Binding a Quilt Finish your quilt beautifully with this tried-and-true method for binding.

1. Cut number of 2½"-wide strips

2. Press binding in half lengthwise,

3. Begin in middle of one side of

necessary to equal the perimeter of quilt plus 20". Join strips with diagonal seams into one continuous piece. Press seams open.

wrong sides together.

quilt. Leaving a 12" tail of binding free, match raw edges of binding strip to raw edge of quilt top. Use an even-feed or walking foot to sew through all layers with ¼" seam.

4. To miter corners, stop ¼" from

5. Rotate quilt a quarter turn and

corner, backstitch, and remove quilt from sewing machine.

fold binding straight up, away from the corner, forming a 450 angle fold.

TIP: For a satisfying “plump“ binding, we recommend cutting the batting and backing a scant 1 ⁄8" larger all around than the quilt top.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, Havel’s 6½" Fabric Ruler, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, Havel's 5½" Curved-Tip Embroidery Scissors and performance icon™ by PFAFF®.

Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

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finished size: 54" × 54" finished blocks: 1 (54") BLOCK

SQ UA R ED A G A IN inspired by ripples

designed and made by JEN SCHAFER quilted by TRACY VEGLAHN

M

y inspiration came from one of my favorite places to be: the lake. Every summer we spend a week at the family cabin in Northern Minnesota.

Every year we get at least one rain storm that comes through. Our cabin is on the east side of the lake, so we can always see it coming.

This year though, the storm sat on the other side of the lake, and I was able to sit on the dock and just watch the clouds. However, that isn’t where the inspiration came from. It came from one single raindrop that hit the lake right in front of me. I think we can all agree that a drop of water and the ripples that follow are mesmerizing. I wanted to design something that would represent that, but I didn’t want to use the quilting to show it. I wanted it to be a part of the pattern. I love curves, but I also like to design for beginners—and curves can be off-putting. After staring at my rough drawing of ripples so long they started to actually ripple, I changed that drop of water to a square and immediately Squared Again was born.

Jen

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This quilt is reminiscent of an oversized Economy block. It’s perfect for showing off a pretty fabric you’ve been saving.

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Tip from Jen: We are sewing a lot of seams on the bias with this pattern and I recommend starching fabrics before cutting.

It’s also important to remember the bias when pressing seams, making sure not to stretch them out by pushing with your iron.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion.

• Burgundy floral

2½ yds.

• Cream print

scrap • Cream tonal

¼ yd.

• Pink print

¼ yd.

• Navy floral 3

⁄8 yd.

• Yellow print #1 3

⁄8 yd.

• Yellow print #2

2 yds.

• Burgundy print

*1 fat quarter • Navy print

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• Batting

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*fat quarter = 18" x 20"

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3¾ yds.

62" x 62"

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Cut Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. = cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally • Burgundy floral

1 square 34½" (N) 2 squares 22½" (O) 1 square 10½" (M) 1 square 4½" (A) • Cream print

4 squares 2½" (B) • Cream tonal

1 square 5¼" cut 4 triangles (C)

to make

• Pink print

2 squares 47⁄8" cut 4 triangles (D)

to make

• Navy floral

1 square 9¼" cut 4 triangles (E)

to make

• Yellow print #1

2 squares 87⁄8" cut 4 triangles (F)

to make

Jen Schafer

• Yellow print #2

1 rectangle 54½" x 17½" (L) 1 rectangle 37½" x 17½" (K) 1 rectangle 5½" x 37½" (J) 1 rectangle 5½" x 32½" (I)

MARSHALL, MN

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• Burgundy print

1 square 17¼" cut 4 triangles (G)

to make

• Navy print

7 strips 2½" x WOF for binding 2 squares 167⁄8" cut to make 4 triangles (H) NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are Bloom and Grow designed

by Simple Simon & Co. for Riley Blake Designs.

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Sew 1. Referring to Stitch-and-Flip

Corners in Sew Easy Lessons and Diagram I, make 1 unit 1 using burgundy floral A and cream print B’s.

B

H

H

G

F

A

F

E D

C

D

B G

E

C

B B

Unit Make 1 Diagram I

Center Make 1 Diagram II

2. Matching centers, join

C triangles to unit as shown in Diagram II. In same manner, add pink print D’s, yellow print #1 F’s, burgundy print G’s, and navy H’s to make center.

I

3. Referring to Diagram III,

sew yellow print #2 I to top of quilt center. Working in a counterclockwise direction, add yellow #2 J, K, and L to center as shown.

J

L

K

Diagram III

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4. Using stitch-and-flip technique

and referring to Diagram IV, add burgundy floral M, N, and O to corners of quilt as shown.

5. Layer, baste, and quilt. Tracy

machine quilted an edge-toedge floral design across the quilt surface. Bind the quilt.

M

Diagram IV

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finished size: 59" × 77" finished blocks: 48 (9") BLOCKS

A PR IL SH OW E RS BR I N G M AY F L O W ER S raindrops are falling designed and made by CHARISMA HORTON

I

am always fascinated by theses sayings that we hear so often and where they originate. Did you

know that the saying “April showers bring May flowers” actually originated from a poem? Do you know when that poem was written? 1157. WOW!

That saying has been around for quite some time and when I heard it, I thought to myself “some things never change” and I find that comforting. Every year is going to pass with each season. Things are going to grow, bloom, and then hibernate for a season. I created this sweet pattern from this sweet saying that has been around for many, many generations just as quilting has been around for many generations.

There is also something very comforting in that. May our spring showers be blessed with new beginnings.

Charisma

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Make your own rain shower with Charisma Horton’s adorable quilt. This quilt combines curved piecing, stitch-and-flip piecing, and traditional piecing in one intermediate design.

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion.

• Pale blue print

½ yd. for blocks • Cream tonal • Medium blue print #1

Med. Blue #1

⁄8 yd. for blocks

3

• Peach print #1

Peach #1

½ yd. for blocks • Peach print #2

Peach #2

⁄8 yd. for blocks

3

½ yd. for blocks

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Cream

4 yds. for background

• Peach print #3

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• Medium blue print #2

⁄8 yd. for blocks

3

• Black print

⁄8 yd. for blocks

3

Peach #3 Med. Blue #2 Black

• Gray print

⁄8 yd. for blocks

3

Gray

• Green tonal

⁄8 yd. for blocks

5

Green

• Peach solid

*fat eighth for blocks • Aqua solid

*fat eighth for blocks • Peach print #4

13⁄8 yds. for border and binding • Backing

Peach Solid Aqua Solid Peach #4

51⁄8 yds.

• Batting

67" x 85" *fat eighth = 9" x 20"

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Cut Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations. = cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally • Pale blue print and Peach

print #1 cut from each: 6 template A 8 squares 3¾" (G) Foundation patches* • Cream tonal

9 squares 9½" (L) 5 squares 5¾" cut to make 20 triangles (C) 48 template B 18 rectangles 4¼" x 5" (I) 3 squares 4¼" cut to make 12 triangles (D) 18 rectangles 3½" x 4¼" (J) 12 squares 31⁄8" cut to make 24 triangles (H) 36 squares 1¼" (F) Foundation patches*

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• Medium blue print #1, Peach

print #2, Medium blue print #2, Black print, and Gray print cut from each: 6 template A Foundation patches* • Peach print #3

6 template A 6 squares 3¾" (G) Foundation patches*

Charisma Horton EPHRATA, WA

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• Green tonal

2 squares 5¾" cut to make 8 triangles (C) 9 rectangles 2" x 9½" (K) 18 rectangles 2" x 4¼" (E) • Peach solid and Aqua solid

cut from each: 4 squares 3¾" (G) • Peach print #4

8 strips 3" x WOF for border 8 strips 2½" x WOF for binding *Foundation patch sizes are listed on foundations.

NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are assorted prints by Poppie Cotton Fabrics.

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Sew 1. Make 24 accurate copies of

Foundation Section. Referring to Paper Foundation Piecing in Sew Easy Lessons and the fabric descriptions on Foundation Section, foundation piece 3 section 1’s (Diagram I-A).

2. Referring to Curved Piecing

in Sew Easy Lessons, make 6 unit 1’s using pale blue print A’s and cream tonal B’s (Diagram II-A).

A

Using same technique, make 6 each of units 2–8.

Unit 2 Make 6

Unit 3 Make 6

Unit 4 Make 6

Unit 5 Make 6

Unit 6 Make 6

Unit 7 Make 6

B

Unit 1 Make 6 Section 1 Make 3

Diagram II-A

Diagram I-A

In similar manner and referring to Diagram I-B, foundation piece sections 2–8 in the colors and quantities shown.

Section 2 Make 3

Section 3 Make 3

Section 4 Make 3

Section 5 Make 3

Section 6 Make 3

Section 7 Make 3

Unit 8 Make 6 Diagram II-B

Section 8 Make 3 Diagram I-B

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3. Join 1 section 1 and 2 unit 1’s

as shown to make block N (Diagram III-A). Make 3 block N’s total.

4. Referring to Stitch-and-Flip

5. Similarly, make 18 unit 10’s

Corners in Sew Easy Lessons and Diagram IV, make 6 unit 9’s using green tonal C’s and cream D’s.

using green tonal E’s and cream F’s. (Diagram V) F E

D

C

F

Unit 10 Make 18

D

Diagram V Unit 9 Make 6

6. Referring to Diagram VI-A,

Join 1 peach print #3 G, 4 pale blue G’s, 3 cream C’s, 1 unit 1, and 4 cream H’s as shown to make a block V. Make 2 block V’s total.

Diagram IV

Block N Make 3 Diagram III-A

In same way and referring to Diagram III-B, make 3 each of blocks O–U in the colors and quantities shown.

Block O Make 3

Block P Make 3

H

C

H

G C

Block Q Make 3 Block V Make 2 Diagram VI-A

Block R Make 3

Block S Make 3

Block T Make 3

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In same way, make block W–Y in colors and quantities shown in Diagram VI-B. H

C G

NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement and orientation.

8. Lay out blocks and cream L’s

as shown. Join into rows; join rows together.

Remove papers.

Block W Make 1 H

9. Join peach print #4 border

in Assembly Diagram.

Matching centers and ends, sew border side strips to quilt.

Repeat to add border top and bottom strips.

10. Layer, baste, and quilt.

Charisma machine quilted swirls across the quilt surface.

Bind the quilt.

strips and cut to sizes shown

C 3" x 59½"

L

Block X Make 2 H

C G

Block Y Make 1

7. Referring to Diagram VII, join

green K, 2 unit 2’s, 2 cream J’s, and 2 cream I’s to make block Z. Make 9 block Z’s total.

3" x 72½"

Diagram VI-B

I U2

K

J

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Make 24 Copies Foundation is the reverse of the finished unit.

(cut fabric 5” x 8½”)

(cut fabric 4¾” x 7”)

(cut fabric 4¾” x 7¾”)

1 pale blue med. blue #1 peach #1 peach #2 peach #3 med. blue #2 black gray

2 cream cream cream cream cream cream cream cream

3 cream cream cream cream cream cream cream cream

April Showers Bring May Flowers

1"x1" square provided for scale when printing

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Sections 1-8

April Showers Bring May Flowers Template A

April Showers Bring May Flowers Template B

1"x1" square provided for scale when printing

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This method, with just a dash of patience, will result in beautifully curved patchwork.

1. Mark center of curve on both

2. Working with background patch

3. Align pieces at beginning of

patches by folding in half and creasing.

on top, pin at curve centers, taking a small bite with pin. Pin at both ends of seam, taking deep bites with pins.

seam. Sew to middle of curve, using your fingertips, a stiletto, or a wooden skewer to help keep curved edges aligned.

4. Leaving needle down, raise

5. Using straight-tipped snips, clip

6. Gently press seam allowance

presser foot and re-align curved edges as needed. About 1" from end, adjust top fabric so ending edges are also aligned. Sew to end.

curved seam to allow it to fold easily.

toward background patch.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors with larger finger loop, and performance icon™ by PFAFF®.

Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection

by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

TIP: Patience is a virtue. Take your time when piecing curves to get the best result.

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Paper Foundation Piecing Piecing on foundation paper allows you to create complex or unusual designs with precision and ease.

1. Place fabric pieces larger than

2. Using 90/14-sized needle and

3. Open pieces and finger press the

section 1 and 2 right sides together on back side of paper. Be sure fabric for section 1 is under that area and edges of fabric extend at least ¼" past stitching line.

a short stitch length so papers will tear off easily, stitch on line between two areas, extending stitching into seam allowances at ends of seams.

seam. Right sides of fabrics will be facing out on back side of pattern.

4. Turn unit over and fold back

5. Continue adding fabrics in

paper on stitched line. Trim seam allowance to ¼".

numerical order, as you did with section 2. When all fabrics are added, trim excess paper and fabric along solid cutting lines.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6½" Fabric Ruler, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 3½" Straight-Tip Embroidery Scissors.

Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

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Paper Foundation Piecing cont.

6. Sew all paper-pieced units

7. After units or blocks are joined,

together, as directed. Leave paper foundations intact until block or top is sewn together.

carefully tear off paper foundations.

Scoring paper with a pin or sharptipped scissors is helpful to remove foundation paper.

8. A foundation-pieced block or

quilt top will be extremely precise, even with unusual shapes.

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finished size: 90" × 90" finished blocks: 100 (8") BLOCKS

beginner FRIENDLY

O NE B IG STA R stitch up a galaxy of triangle-squares designed and made by RAMONA SORENSEN

A

sk any of my quilting friends—the first advice I usually give them is this: What do you already

know how to do and what else can it be? There are many, many ways to create or stitch up a quilt block.

Find a way that is inspires you or is made with your favorite technique.

I took my own advice. One day I decided to sit down with a notebook and sketch as many different ways of making a traditional quilt block as I could. The idea that really caught my attention was how many different ways you can arrange half-square triangles. Suddenly I thought “what else can I do with this?” How many traditional quilt blocks can I make using the half-square triangles? Can I divide the block patches up in ways to make the half-square triangles work? What if I made the block REALLY BIG? I mean really, really big—one block for the whole quilt big!

Yes, absolutely!

Ramona

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Plan

Shop

Cut

Ramona’s quilt pattern is perfect for using up those delightful packs of 10" squares that follow you home from the quilt shop.

However, you can also make this scrappy beauty with yardage. We give instructions for both so you can make this quilt no matter what fabric path you choose.

Note that the A squares are a different size if you use yardage.

Triangle-Squares will measure 8½" unfinished no matter which method you use. Follow Ramona’s tip below for trimming if you use pre-cuts.

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations.

Using Pre-cuts: • White solid

4¼ yds. for blocks and background • Assorted prints

40-10" squares for blocks • Gray print

1¾ yds. for border • Pink print

⁄8 yd. for binding

7

• Backing

8¾ yds.

• Batting

98" x 98" Tip from Ramona: You can use an 8½" ruler as a custom-sized triangle-square ruler. I aligned the diagonal line on the rulers with my stitching line and trimmed the block, then pressed it open.

The best thing was not needing to double-check prior to cutting to make sure I was using the correct line on the ruler.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

Using Pre-cuts: • White solid

36 squares 10" for (A) 24 squares 8½" (B) • Assorted prints

40 squares 10" for (A) • Gray print

10 strips 5½" x WOF for border • Pink print

10 strips 2½" x WOF for binding

Using Yardage:

Using Yardage:

• White solid

• White solid

4 yds. for blocks and background • Assorted prints

2¾ yds. total for blocks • Gray print

1¾ yds. for border • Pink print

⁄8 yd. for binding

7

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36 squares 87⁄8" (A) 24 squares 8½" (B) • Assorted prints

cut a total of: 40 squares 87⁄8" (A) • Gray print

10 strips 5½" x WOF for border • Pink print

10 strips 2½" x WOF for binding NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are True Colors designed by Tula Pink for Freespirit Fabrics.

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Sew 1. Referring to Quick-Pieced

Triangle-Squares in Sew Easy Lessons and to Diagram I-A, make 2 matching units using 1 white solid A and 1 assorted print A. Continue in same manner using white A’s and assorted A’s to make 36 sets of 2 matching units 1–36 as shown. Pre-cuts: Trim units to 8½". (See Plan)

In same manner pair 4 assorted A’s to make 2 sets of 2 matching units 37–38 as shown in Diagram I-B. Pre-cuts: Trim units to 8½".

(See Plan)

Unit 37-38 Make 2 sets of 2 matching Diagram I-B

Units 1-36 Make 36 sets of 2 matching Diagram I-A

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NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement and orientation.

3. Join gray border strips and cut

2. Sew units into 4 sections made

up of 5 rows of 5 units and/ or white B’s each. Join sections together as shown.

to sizes shown in Assembly Diagram. Matching centers and ends, sew border side strips to quilt. Repeat to add border top and bottom strips.

4. Layer, baste, and quilt.

Ramona machine quilted a squared flower in the units and a feathered vine in the border.

Bind the quilt.

Ramona Sorensen SPRINGVILLE, UT

5½" x 90½"

B

5½" x 80½"

B

Assembly Diagram

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Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time.

1. Cut two squares 7⁄8" larger than

2. On wrong side of one square,

3. Place marked square on top of

desired finished size of trianglesquare.

mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line.

other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines.

TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of trianglesquares plus 7⁄8".

4. Cut along marked cutting line.

5. Press seam allowances toward

darker fabric.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter.

Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

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finished size: 65" × 83" finished blocks: 44 (9") BLOCKS

PAT R IO TIC FR IEN D S twinkling stars on a sea of white

designed and made by CHARISMA HORTON

T

he mix of friendship stars and the big focus star brings to mind the many people and friends we have in the military. I am proud of our service

members, our country, and quilters who support them.

Charisma *To continue the Fons & Porter tradition, Quick + Easy Quilts will include a QOV in our issues going forward to encourage our readers to donate quilts to our valiant service members. For more information on where to donate and a full list of criteria, please visit www.qovf.org.

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This pattern meets the guidelines established by the Quilts of Valor® Foundation.

To learn more about QOV®, go to QuiltingDaily.com/quilts-of-valor.

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Plan

Shop

Cut

This quilt is made of quick oversized patches, so it is perfect for a confident beginner.

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion.

• White solid

2¾ yds. for blocks • Red solid

13⁄8 yds. for blocks • Blue solid

31⁄8 yds. for blocks, border, and binding • Backing

5½ yds.

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73" x 91"

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= cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally • White solid

6 squares 97⁄8" (B) 4 squares 97⁄8" cut to make 8 triangles (F) 4 squares 9½" (G) 8 squares 5" (D) 40 squares 37⁄8" (A) 80 squares 3½" (C) • Red solid

2 squares 97⁄8" (B) 2 squares 75⁄8" cut to make 8 triangles (E) 10 squares 5" (D) 40 squares 37⁄8" (A) • Blue solid

4 squares 97⁄8" (B) 2 squares 75⁄8" cut to make 8 triangles (E) 8 strips 6" x WOF for border 6 squares 5" (D) 20 squares 3½" (C) 9 strips 2½" x WOF for binding NOTE: Prints in the quilt shown are from the American Made Solids collection for Clothworks.

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Sew 1. Referring to Quick Triangle-

Squares in Sew Easy Lessons, make 80 unit 1’s using white solid A’s and red solid A’s (Diagram I-A).

Unit 1 Make 80 Diagram I-A

In the same manner, use white B’s and red B’s to make 4 unit 2’s. Use white B’s and blue solid B’s to make 8 unit 3’s (Diagram I-B).

Unit 2 Make 4

Unit 3 Make 8

Diagram I-B 2. Lay out 4 white C’s, 1 blue C,

and 4 unit 1’s as shown in Diagram II. Join to make a total of 20 block X’s.

C C

Block X Make 20 Diagram II

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3. Referring to Diagram III-A, lay

out 2 white D’s and 2 red D’s as shown. Join to make 1 Four-Patch 1. Make 2 red Four-Patch 1’s total.

D

4. Referring to Diagram IV-A,

join 2 red E’s, 1 blue D, and 1 white F as shown to make 1 block Y. Make a total of 4 block Y’s.

NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement and orientation.

5. Lay out blocks, units, Four-

Patches, and white G’s as shown.

D F

E

6. Join into rows; join rows to

complete the quilt center.

E

D

Four-Patch 1 Make 2

to sizes shown in Assembly Diagram. Matching centers and ends, sew border side strips to quilt. Repeat to add border top and bottom strips.

8. Layer, baste, and quilt.

Diagram III-A

In the same manner and referring to Diagram III-B, make 2 Four-Patch 2’s using white D’s, red D’s, and blue D’s.

7. Join blue border strips and cut

Block Y Make 4

Charisma machine quilted swirls and stars across the quilt surface. Bind the quilt.

Diagram IV-A

In the same manner, make 4 block Z’s as shown in Diagram IV-B, using blue E’s, red D’s, and white F’s.

Four-Patch 2 Make 2 Diagram III-B

Block Z Make 4 Diagram IV-B

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6" x 65½"

6" x 72½"

G

Assembly Diagram

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tried+true

PRODUCTS

New products and classic favorites– inspiration from our studio to yours!

We asked our editors how they handle big blocks and quilts. How do they square up the edges of large quilts? From large ironing surfaces to rulers, this compiled list of time-tested products is sure to help you work with large blocks and square-up your quilts with more accuracy!

Squaring up large blocks is easy with the Creative Grids 20½" Square Quilt Ruler. This large ruler features easy-to-read black and white markings printed in 1 ⁄8 and ¼ inch increments.

The ruler slides easily over the fabric until pressure is applied.

Then, their exclusive gripper holds the fabric in place while cutting, eliminating slipping and miss-cuts.

A 60mm rotary cutter, like the one by Quilter’s Select, is perfect for thicker layers of fabric.

You can cut up to 6 layers of fabric at a time. It is also ideal for trimming the edge of your quilt prior to binding because it is weighted like a chef knife for added stability. Of note, it has a unique design that ensures precise cutting whether you are left- or right-handed.

Sew Steady Tables expand the area around your sewing machine so your fabric or quilt sandwich stays flat. The Sew Steady Wish Table is made of high-quality acrylic and features a rounded front edge for comfort, underneath storage, and an inches and metric ruler printed on the underside of table.

Because it is clear, it also does double-duty as a lightbox.

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“60mm rotary cutters are SWEET for big projects.

Westalee /Sew Steady extension table for quilting, yes, but also supporting large blocks while you piece.

Guidelines 4 Quilters actually allows you to connect lers to make ‘em larger, with a connector.

Pretty .” anessa Lyman, P

uilting Daily

“Working es with its own set of challenges: large blocks mean larg ilts and more stress on hands and shoulders. Tools like a r and the Creative Grids 20½" Square Rul turn some of the challenges into successes.” ~ Vivika DeNegre, Director of Content

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“I love my Extra-Large Wool Pressing Mat from Mountain Mist. It is 24" x 48"—HUGE! Also, the Ruler Connector Set from Fiskars. It allows you to connect two acrylic rulers together so you can make larger cuts. Pretty cool!” ~ Tracy Mooney, Editor

Guidelines 4 Quilters Guidelines Ruler Connector allows you to connect your rulers for longer cuts and squaring corners. Each connector aligns two guideline rulers and features a built-in handle for comfort and ease of use. Be sure to check out their rulers that have a fabric guide that catches the fabric’-s edge for perfect alignment, making it great for repeated cutting of widths.

Fiskars helps you double your cutting length with the easy-touse 3-piece Ruler Connector Set. A connector bridges and holds together two acrylic rulers of any size for longer cuts.

Tip: Pressing down on the tension handle not only ensures a tight grip between rulers, but serves as a comfortable hand rest while cutting. The set comes with the connector and two clear acrylic rulers.

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The Extra-Large Wool Pressing Mat from Mountain Mist is the biggest of its size. This 24" x 48" mat absorbs heat as you press, so when pressing your quilt block it’s as if you are pressing on both sides of the fabric at the same time. The dense, ½" thick, tightly felted, firm pressing mat is also available in a variety of other sizes. mountainmistcrafts.com

“I find a lot of uses for my 48" metal ruler, purchased many years ago at a hardware store. I like it much better than a wood or plastic yardstick because it doesn’t bend or warp. It also works well for blocking quilts.” ~ Annette Falvo, Technical Editor

“You’ll laugh, but I use my husband Bake’s metal carpenter’s square to square up large quilts. I wash it well (because who knows what he used it for). I lay it on the outside just off the edge of the quilt. Then place a quilting ruler up against the carpenter’s square. Slide the square away and cut. You have a perfect square corner.” ~ Lori Baker, Acquisitions Editor

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finished size: 96" × 96" finished blocks: 8 (32") BLOCKS

PAR ADIS E AMO N G T H E TR EE S inspired by Alias Grace designed and made by NICOLE BROOKS

I

was watching the Netflix mini-series Alias Grace.

It is based on the book by the same name written

by Margaret Atwood. The main character Grace, an avid quilter, names Tree of Paradise as one of the quilts a lady must complete by the time she marries.

I wanted to take this traditional large half-square triangle intensive quilt and modernize it. I saw the traditional quilt with two different color triangles as two families coming together in marriage. However, marriages are more than just two people coming together. Often kids, grandparents, dogs, cats, ex-spouses, and numerous other people all come together to create the family dynamic. It is this extensive family dynamic from both sides which is united through marriage. The numerous trees in my quilt represent all these people that form a family.

It also shows that there is not just one paradise tree.

Of note: The book was set in the 1800s in Canada. Grace was accused and convicted of murder. But throughout the series, it appears she may be innocent.

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Cut

A modern take on a classic quilt design, this quilt grabs your attention.

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. .

Tip from Nicole: The trianglesquares should be made 2 at a time using the Quick-Pieced Triangle-Square method. By making them slightly larger you can trim them down afterwards so they have very precise half triangles. If you want to use this technique, cut C patches 11".

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion.

= cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally • Navy print #1

8 squares 107⁄8" (C) 8 squares 107⁄8" cut to make 16 triangles (E) 32 rectangles 5½" x 10½" (A) • Cream print

1 square 32½" (H) 8 squares 107⁄8" cut to make 16 triangles (E) 16 rectangles 5½" x 10½" (A) 32 squares 5½" (B) 16 rectangles 2½" x 15½" (F) • Pink print

8 squares 11¼" cut 32 triangles (D) 32 squares 5½" (B)

to make

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Shop Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

8 squares 11¼" cut 32 triangles (D) 8 squares 107⁄8" (C)

to make

• Navy print #2

11 strips 2½" x WOF for binding 8 rectangles 2½" x 32½" (G) NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are Hopewell designed by Jo Morton for Moda Fabrics.

• Navy print #1

33⁄8 yds. for blocks • Cream print

4¼ yds. for blocks • Pink print

17⁄8 yds. for blocks • Burgundy print

21⁄8 yds. for blocks • Navy print #2

1½ yds. for blocks and binding • Backing

9¼ yds.

• Batting

104" x 104"

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Sew 1. Referring to Stitch-and-

Flip Corners in Sew Easy Lessons and Diagram I-A, make 16 unit 1’s using navy print #1 A’s, cream print B’s and pink print B’s.

A

B

In same way, make 16 unit 2’s watching placement of cream B’s and pink B’s as shown in Diagram I-B.

2. Referring to Quick-Pieced

Triangle-Squares in Sew Easy Lessons and to Diagram II, make 16 unit 3’s total using navy print #1 C’s, and burgundy print C’s.

Unit 2 Make 16 Diagram I-B

B

Unit 3 Make 16 Unit 1 Make 16 Diagram I-A

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3. Referring to Diagram III-A,

4. Join units and patches as

shown in Diagram IV to make a block. Make 8 blocks total.

join navy E’s, burgundy D’s, and pink D’s to make unit 4.

Make 16 unit 4’s total.

A E D

NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement and orientation.

5. Sew 2 rows of 3 blocks each

and 1 row of 2 blocks and 1 cream H. Join rows together as shown.

F

D

G

6. Layer, baste, and quilt. Nicole

machine quilted the word “Resilience” in the center of the quilt, then did matchstick quilting behind the word and a ring of arrows around that.

She quilted zinnia’s, concentric squares and echo quilting in the blocks. Bind the quilt.

Unit 4 Make 16 Diagram III-A

In same way, make 16 unit 5’s using cream E’s, pink D’s, and burgundy D’s. (Diagram III-B)

Unit 5 Make 16 Diagram III-B

Block Make 8 Diagram IV

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Assembly Diagram

As a beginner quilter, I often felt overwhelmed with all the knowledge and tips from numerous quilters. I just wanted to create. I didn’t want to fuss over every rule there seems to be in quilting. My big advice to beginner quilters is to choose quilts you love and pick quilts that help you focus on one new skill or technique. That way, you do not become overwhelmed with all the advice there is out there. In time you will find

Nicole Brooks

your way of sewing.

Instagram @NBPossibilities

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Color Option Nicole decided to make a second quilt using bright fabrics to truly give this classic design a modern flair.

NOTE: Fabrics in quilt shown are assorted prints by Art Gallery.

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Use this technique to make this common block feature.

1. Place one small square on

2. Sew on drawn line. Trim ¼"

larger square, right sides facing and aligning raw edges. Draw a line diagonally on wrong side as shown.

beyond stitching.

3. Press open to reveal triangle.

4. Following pattern instructions,

repeat for remaining corners to complete unit.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler.

Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback collection and Abstract Collage by Ampersand collection for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

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finished size: 66" × 66" finished blocks: 9 (20") BLOCKS

PI CN IC STAR S a sunny quilt for warm days

designed and made by JEN DALY

I

love this quilt because it features giant versions of my favorite quilt block paired with buffalo plaid—

which I can't get enough of—and because it's quick, colorful, and casual. It’s perfect for spring picnics!

My projects usually feature small-scale, scrappy blocks, but for this quilt I wanted to experiment with oversized blocks—and I thought Sawtooth Stars would be an ideal place to start. The scale of the blocks, 20" square, gave me the opportunity to add some additional piecing to the center squares of the stars and I decided to use solids to create homemade buffalo plaid. With spring picnics in mind, I chose bright, cheerful colors for the star blocks and paired them with casual and durable chambray.

Jen

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Plan

Shop

Cut

To create the look of plaid for this quilt, you will need to plan your colors carefully. We give yardage requirements for 9 medium solids and 9 matching light solids.

Choose whatever nine colors that make you happy and then find lighter values of those colors to make the buffalo plaid.

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations.

Tip from Jen: Chambray can shrink quite a bit and bleed, so it’s important to pre-wash it before use. I also pre-wash the solids I use, but separately from the chambray.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

• Blue chambray

3¼ yds. for blocks, border, and binding • 9 assorted medium solids

*1 fat quarter each for blocks • 9 assorted light solids

**1 fat eighth each for blocks • White solid

⁄8 yd. for blocks

5

• Backing

4½ yds.

• Batting

74" x 74" *fat quarter = 18" x 20" **fat eighth = 9" x 20"

• Blue chambray

7 strips 3½" x WOF for border 8 strips 2½" x WOF for binding 9 squares 11¼" (A) 36 squares 5½" (C) • 9 assorted medium solids

cut from each: 4 squares 57⁄8" (B) 4 squares 2½" (D) • 9 assorted light solids

cut from each: 12 squares 2½" (D) • White solid

81 squares 2½" (D) Watch videos of all of the Sew Easy™ techniques and download the FREE Sew Easy™ Lessons ebook:

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Sew 1. Referring to Quick-Pieced

Flying Geese Units in Sew Easy Lessons, make 9 sets of 4 matching Flying Geese using blue chambray A’s and assorted medium B’s (Diagram I).

Flying Geese Make 9 sets of 4 matching Diagram I 2. Join Flying Geese,

C

Flying Geese

Flying Geese

chambray C’s, white D’s, and assorted D’s into rows as shown. Join rows to make a block (Diagram II). Make 9 blocks total.

D D D D

Block Make 9 total Diagram II

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NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement.

5. Layer, baste, and quilt. Jen

3. Sew 3 rows of 3 blocks each.

machine quilted an allover loop pattern across the quilt surface. Bind the quilt.

Join rows together.

4. Join chambray border strips

and cut to sizes shown in Assembly Diagram.

Matching centers and ends, sew border side strips to quilt.

Repeat to add border top and bottom strips.

3½" x 60½"

3½" x 66½"

Assembly Diagram

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Design Option To make a 46" x 46" baby quilt instead, simply make 4 blocks total. Such an adorable gift!

Jen Daly GRANTHAM, NH

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Try this method to make four perfect Flying Geese units at the same time.

1. On wrong side of each of four

2. Place two small squares on

3. Cut along marked cutting lines.

small squares, mark diagonal line corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line.

opposite corners of one large square, right sides facing. Corners will overlap slightly at center. Sew along marked sewing lines.

Press seams toward small triangles.

4. Place remaining small squares

5. Cut along marked cutting lines.

6. Press seams toward small

on unit corners. Sew along marked sewing lines.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter.

Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

triangles to complete four Flying Geese units.

TIP: This method works for any size Flying Geese unit. Cut the small squares ⅞" larger than the finished height and the large square 1¼" larger than the finished width.

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Book, pattern, and fun quilting finds for the discriminating quilter.

Harriet’s Journey from Elm Creek Quilts

by Jennifer Chiaverini C&T Publishing, 2020 Have you ever read best-selling author Jennifer Chiaverini’s books and dreamed of making the quilts?

In Harriet’s Journey from Elm Creek Quilts, Jennifer shares step-by-step instructions for the 100 different 6” blocks in the sampler from her Circle of Quilters novel. Now you can make a sampler of your own from the variety of vintage blocks and new designs. Don't miss the inspiration in the gallery—traditional and modern quilts made from the blocks in this book are sure to get your quilty wheels turning and help you think outside the box. There are so many fabric and layout choices in this wonderful book! ctpub.com

Mid-Century Modern Quilts Pattern Collection

by Various Designers Quilting Daily, 2020 Mid-Century Modern fans rejoice! This whopping eleven pattern collection featuring patterns by Heather Black, Kate Colleran, and Diane Merritt will knock your socks off. You are sure to love the bold designs, striking patterns, and clever use of classic patterns for making fabulous mod quilts.

Perfect for modern quilt lovers of all levels.

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Jingle Quilt

by Erin Russek C&T Publishing, 2021 If appliqué is your jam, Jingle Quilt by Erin Russek should be on your radar. This 18-page pattern pack comes with full instructions for the 76” quilt, including a center medallion and 16 surrounding blocks. Erin gracefully combines piecing and classic appliqué in her quilts. This project makes for the perfect holiday throw or wallhanging! ctpub.com

Fat Quarter Workshop

by Stephanie Soebbing Landauer Publishing, 2020 If you can't resist fat quarters, have we got the book for you! Fat Quarter Workshop by YouTube sensation Stephanie Soebbing features 12 beautiful quilts, full step-by-step patterns, helpful tips, and color diagrams. In addition, for every quilt featured in the book, Stephanie has made a full video tutorial on her popular Quilt Addicts Anonymous channel. What an added bonus! The quilts range from beginner-friendly to intermediate, but with Stephanie guiding you through each quilt, you are ensured success. foxchapelpublishing.com

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finished size: 57" × 80" finished blocks: 6 (20") BLOCKS

VIOL ETS UN DE R T HE H EDG E big blocks with a petite name

designed and made by TERRI VANDEN BOSCH

W

hile both sets of my grandparents were farmers, I lived just two miles from my

father’s parents. Oh, the memories I have of going to their dairy farm most every Saturday afternoon at 3:00 pm for “lunch.” There would be freshbaked bars—usually 2 pans—because, according to Grandma, the first pan “didn’t turn out good enough.” I never understood that statement as each pan tasted the same to me and my 15 cousins that would show up. The bars would be served with cold milk fresh from the dairy bulk tank and mixed with a spoonful of dry powdered chocolate milk mix! I still buy this for myself when I am feeling nostalgic.

This set of grandparents lived in a classic Midwestern white farmhouse. And yes, at times the paint was peeling off, as there was much work to be done on the farm. I remember the long hedge of Bridal Veil bushes that separated the house from the farmyard. Such a sweet little white flower cluster that would adorn the bush. There would be violets all around the base of the bushes until their German Shepherd named King—it was always King even if they got a new dog, but I digress— would lay under the bushes to stay cool in the summer, waiting to greet us all as we would walk down the sidewalk to come for lunch.

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When I found this nostalgic fabric line from Hoffman Fabrics called Vintage Farmhouse by McKenna Ryan, it’s like it was meant to be used by me for this memory. Spring Violets in the blocks, peeling white paint in the background and sashing, and then that amazing white fence fabric! I hope you enjoy this little trip down memory lane with me.

Terri

Plan Big blocks and easy piecing make quick work of this delightful quilt

by Terri Vanden Bosch. Note that Terri used stripe for the border that is cut on the lengthwise grain to take advantage of the fabric print. If you do not use a directional print, you only need 11⁄8 yards of fabric for the border.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion.

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Cut

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations.

• Cream print

1¾ yds. for blocks and border 1 • Dark blue print

⁄8 yd. for blocks

3

• Three assorted medium blue

prints *1 fat quarter each for blocks • Green tonal

⁄8 yd. for blocks

3

• Three assorted light purple

prints *1 fat quarter each for blocks • Taupe tonal

2½ yds. for sashes and binding • Cream stripe**

2¼ yds. for border • Backing

5¼ yds.

• Batting

65" x 88" *fat quarter = 18" x 20" **See Plan

= cut in half once diagonally = cut in half twice diagonally • Cream print

12 squares 5¼" cut to make 48 triangles (B) 24 rectangles 4½" x 8½" (D) 24 squares 4½" (A) 12 squares 3½" (E) • Dark blue print

6 squares 5¼" cut 24 triangles (B) 3 squares 4½" (A)

to make

• Three assorted medium blue

prints cut from each: 2 squares 87⁄8" cut 4 triangles (C)

to make

• Green tonal

6 squares 5¼" cut 24 triangles (B) 3 squares 4½" (A)

to make

• Three assorted light purple Watch videos of all of the Sew Easy™ techniques and download the FREE Sew Easy™ Lessons ebook: www.quiltingdaily.com/category/ videos/sew-easy/

prints cut from each: 2 squares 87⁄8" cut 4 triangles (C)

to make

• Taupe tonal

8 strips 2½" x WOF for binding 17 rectangles 3½" x 20½" (F) • Cream stripe**

2 strips 4½" x 72½" for border 2 strips 4½" x 57½" for border **Border strips are cut lengthwise to take advantage of the striped print. If you don’t use a stripe, you can cut the border strips along the width of fabric. (See Plan) NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are Vintage Farmhouse and assorted prints designed

by McKenna Ryan for Hoffman Fabrics.

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Sew 1. Referring to Diagram I-A,

join 4 cream A’s, 1 dark blue A, 8 cream B’s, 8 dark blue B’s, 4 matching medium blue print C’s, and 4 cream D’s as shown to make block Y. Make 3 block Y’s total.

B A

B D C

A

In similar manner, join patches as shown to make 3 block Z’s (Diagram I-B).

Block Y Make 3 total Diagram I-A

Terri Vanden Bosch DOON, IA

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Block Z Make 3 total Diagram I-B

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NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement.

3. Refer to Assembly Diagram.

4. Layer, baste, and quilt. Terri

Matching centers and ends, sew cream stripe border side strips to quilt. Repeat to add border top and bottom strips.

2. Sew 3 rows of 1 block Y,

1 block Z, and 3 taupe F’s each. Make 4 sash rows of 2 F’s and 3 E’s. Join rows together, alternating.

machine quilted curliques and a meander in the blocks, hearts in the sashes, and straight lines in the border. Bind the quilt.

4½" x 57½"

E

F

4½" x 72½"

F

Assembly Diagram

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Grandma’s Peanut Butter Bars

Recipe

Mix together: 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup peanut butter 1 egg yolk Add 2 cups flour 1 tsp vanilla Spread in a greased 11" x 15" jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees until light brown.

For Frosting: Mix 1⁄3 cup peanut butter 1½ to 2 cups powdered sugar several teaspoons milk Adjust powdered sugar and milk to desired smoothness Frost bars while pan is still hot.

Terri, age 5

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Color Option Try making purple flowers on a green grass background.

Look how the color placement makes a difference in this sweet yellow and blue quilt.

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finished size: 60" × 70" finished blocks: 42 (10") BLOCKS

GE O GR ID a candy colored connection

designed and sewn by DEBORAH SHAFER quilted by VICKI HOTH

G

et ready for fun with this fast and easy quilt pattern. Pre-cut strips take out half the work in cutting. All you have to do is cut your patches and keep

them together so you stay organized.

This quilt was previously published by Fons & Porter’s Quilting Quickly. We loved it so much we just had to share it again. If you would like to see how easy it goes together, don’t miss our assembly video found at quiltingdaily.com/geo-grid.

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pre-cut FRIENDLY

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Plan

Shop

Sew

Grab a roll of 2½" strips and make quick work of this fun and colorful quilt.

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

1. Choose 1 matching set of

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

• Assorted prints

42 strips 2½" x WOF for blocks • White solid

23⁄8 yds. for blocks • Blue print

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4 print A rectangles and 4 print B squares.

4 yds.

• Batting

68" x 78"

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Join 1 print A, 1 print B, and 1 white B as shown in Diagram I. Make 4 units. Make 42 matching sets of 4 units.

B

B A

Unit Make 42 sets of 4 matching Diagram I

Cut Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances.

• Assorted prints

cut from each strip: 4 rectangles 2½" x 4½" (A) 5 squares 2½" (B) NOTE: Set aside 1 B square from each strip for contrasting center square.

2. Arrange 4 matching units,

4 white A, and 1 contrasting B as shown in Diagram II. Join into rows; join rows to complete 1 block. Make 42 blocks total.

A

• White solid

168 rectangles 2½" x 4½" (A) 168 squares 2½" (B)

A

B

• Blue print

7 strips 2¼" x WOF for binding

NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt are from the Tucker Prairie collection by one canoe two for Moda.

Block Make 42 total Diagram II

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NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.

3. Sew 7 rows of 6 blocks each.

Join rows together.

4. Layer, baste, and quilt. Vicki

machine quilted a diamond grid across the quilt surface.

Bind the quilt.

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size options

twin

full

70"x 90"

80"x 90"

7x9

8x9

63

72

63

72

white solid

33⁄8 yards

3¾ yards

blue print

¾ yard

¾ yard

backing

5½ yards

7½ yards

batting

78” x 98”

88”x 98”

size block setting number of blocks

materials 2½"-wide assorted print strips

Cut for Twin-Size Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances.

• Assorted prints

cut from each strip: 4 rectangles 2½" x 4½" (A) 5 squares 2½" (B) NOTE: Set aside 1 B square from each strip for contrasting center square.

• White solid

252 rectangles 2½" x 4½" (A) 252 squares 2½" (B) • Blue print

9 strips 2¼" x WOF for binding

Twin-Size

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Full-Size

Cut for Full-Size Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances.

• Assorted blue, green, purple,

and coral prints cut from each strip: 4 rectangles 2½" x 4½" (A) 5 squares 2½" (B) NOTE: Set aside 1 B square from each strip for contrasting center square.

• White solid

288 rectangles 2½" x 4½" (A) 288 squares 2½" (B) • Blue print

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Color Option Choose a monochromatic set of pre-cut strips for a more cohesive color palette. Look at the difference a dark background makes, the colors POP!

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pre-cut FRIENDLY

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finished size: 68" × 84" finished blocks: 28 (12") BLOCKS

CH EZ LU N A vivid hues inspired by the sunrise

designed and made by BEV GETSCHEL

B

right colors march up and down as bold orange sashing strips add a striking intensity. This quilt design is as easy as sewing strips into strip sets

before turning them into Four-Patches. Begin with some pre-cut strips for a quick start, then add a background and a focal print to make the quilt your own.

Bev accentuated the motion of the colored patches by quilting diagonal straight lines. You can also choose an allover pattern for a soft finish. Such a fun quilt that will lift your mood whenever you snuggle under it! For a video on putting this quilt together, go to www.quiltingdaily.com/product/chez-luna-quilt-pattern-download.

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Plan

Shop

Grab some 2½" strips and get ready to make this cheerful quilt.

Note how the colored squares line up perfectly across the quilt top.

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

• Gray solid

3¼ yds. for blocks • Assorted prints

16 strips 2½" x WOF for bands • Orange print #1

1½ yds. for sashes • Orange print #2

¾ yd. for binding • Backing

5¼ yds.

• Batting

76" x 92"

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Cut

Sew

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Sashing strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations.

1. Referring to Making Bands

• Gray solid

124 squares 4½" (A) 16 strips 2½" x WOF for bands

in Sew Easy Lessons and to Diagram I, join 1 bright print strip and 1 gray strip as shown.

Make 16 bands. Cut bands into segments 2½"-wide to make 256 units total.

2½"

NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Luna Sol collection

by Felice Regina and Palette by Marcia Derse, both for Windham Fabrics.

A

2½" x WOF

8 strips 4½" x WOF for sashes 8 strips 2½" x WOF for binding

and 4 gray A’s as shown in Diagram III-A. Join into rows; join rows to complete Block Y. Make 16 Block Y’s total.

A

• Orange print #1 • Orange Print #2

3. Arrange 5 Four-Patches

2½" x WOF

Unit Cut 256

Band Make 16 total Diagram I

2. Referring to Diagram II, join

2 units as shown to make Four-Patch. Make 128 FourPatches total.

Block Y Make 16 total Diagram III-A

In the same manner, make 12 Block Z’s using 4 FourPatches and 5 gray A’s in each.

Four-Patch Make 128 total Diagram II

A

Block Z Make 12 total Diagram III-B

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NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block placement and orientation.

6. Layer, baste, and quilt. Bev

machine quilted diagonal lines to match direction of colored squares. Bind the quilt.

4. Sew 4 vertical rows of 7 blocks

each.

Bev Getschel

5. Join orange sash strips and cut

AMERY, WI

to size shown in Assembly Diagram. Matching centers and ends, sew sash strips to vertical block rows as shown.

4½" x 84½"

bevgetscheldesign.com

Assembly Diagram

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Color Option Want a more toned down look? Why not use assorted greens in your Four-Patches to achieve a monochromatic look. Add navy sashes for cozy look.

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Making Bands Strips are frequently sewn together to create a band, which you can cut into smaller segments.

1. To make a band, pair two strips

2. Fold top strip back and gently

3. Add third strip to complete band

with right sides facing and raw edges aligned. Stitch with ¼" seam.

Press flat to set stitches.

press seam open to one side. Band should be straight, without any distortion along outside edges.

and press as described in previous steps.

4. Measure height of band to

5. Keeping horizontal lines on ruler

6. If making bands with more than

ensure it matches the required measurements. Aligning horizontal lines on ruler with long edge and seam lines of strip set, trim uneven end of strip set.

aligned with band, cut required width segments.

three strips, join strips in pairs and then sew pairs together.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler.

Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnbeck and Abstract Collage collection

by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

TIP If combining units from multiple bands, such as for a Nine-Patch block, press seams in bands in alternating directions to "nest" seams.

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Hosts: Ginger, Tracy and Lori

Listen. Learn. Laugh. Repeat.

Hear the stories behind the quilts in SEASON 5 of your favorite podcast!

FIND US ON Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you get your podcasts.

See a list of all our podcasts at: QuiltingDaily.com/category/quilt-podcast/

Reminders by Teri Lucas, Originally published in Quiltmaker May/June 2020

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finished size: 66" × 66" finished blocks: 9 (18") BLOCKS

B AL ANC I NG AC T perky pink patterns intertwine

designed and made by EILEEN FOWLER quilted by DONNA SMITH

T

his was designed around a challenge to use up as many squares as possible in a couple of charm

packs. The only additional fabrics needed were the white background and a coordinating stripe print.

I liked how rotating the sections around the center square created some movement in the design.

Eileen

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Plan

Shop

Cut

Grab a few packs of 5" squares and get to work on this beautiful quilt. Partial seams create the gyration and movement in the blocks, but please don’t be intimidated. This technique is easy once you try it!

Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.

Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Border strips will be pieced and cut to exact length needed. You may want to make them longer to allow for piecing variations.

Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well.

Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion.

• Assorted light pink prints

36 charm squares* for blocks • White print

2 yds. for blocks and border 1 • Assorted medium and dark

pink prints 36 charm squares* for blocks • Pink stripe

23⁄8 yds. for blocks, border 2 and binding • Backing

4½ yds.

• Batting

74" x 74" Watch videos of all of the Sew Easy™ techniques and download the FREE Sew Easy™ Lessons ebook:

*charm square = 5" x 5"

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• Assorted light pink prints

cut from each: 4 squares 2½" (A) • White print

7 strips 2½" x WOF for border 1 144 rectangles 2½" x 4½" (B) • Assorted medium and dark

pink prints 36 squares 4½" (C) • Pink stripe

7 strips 4½" x WOF for border 2 8 strips 2½" x WOF for binding 36 rectangles 2½" x 8½" (D) 9 squares 2½" (A) NOTE: Artisan Spirit Shimmer in Hibiscus designed by Deborah Edwards for Northcott.

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2. Lay out 4 sections and

1 pink stripe A as shown in Diagram II. Referring to Partial Seams in Sew Easy Lessons, join as shown to make 1 block. Make 9 blocks total.

Sew 1. Lay out 4 matching light pink

print A’s, 4 white print B’s, 1 medium/dark pink print C, and 1 pink stripe D as shown in Diagram I. Join to make 1 section. Make 36 sections total.

D

A

B

B

C

A

Section Make 36 total Diagram I

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NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.

3. Sew 3 rows of 3 blocks each.

Join rows together.

4. Join white border 1 strips

Matching centers and ends, sew border side strips to quilt.

Repeat to add border top and bottom strips.

Repeat with pink stripe border 2 strips.

5. Layer, baste, and quilt. Donna

machine quilted a swirl across the quilt surface. Bind the quilt.

and cut to sizes shown in Assembly Diagram.

4½" x 66½" 2½" x 58½"

2½" x 54½"

4½" x 58½"

Block

Assembly Diagram

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Some traditional blocks use this method to join patches and units around a central square.

1. With right sides together, align

2. Working clockwise, join second

3. In same manner, join third unit.

corner edges of square and first unit as shown. Sew from center of square to left edge, creating a partial seam.

unit, sewing entire length of seam.

Press away from square.

4. To join fourth unit, fold block

5. Finish by sewing from partial

6. Press seam allowance away from

over to align edges of fourth unit with square and first unit, pinning in place.

seam to outside edge of block.

center square to complete block.

Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat. Fabrics from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics.

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