Breaking News by Janine Vangool of Uppercase

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“What if I designed fabric that had something to say?”

This is the creative brief that I gave myself for the design of this collection.

I’ve returned to my roots as a graphic designer and combined my love of letters with the editorial voice that I’ve developed over the past years as publisher, editor and designer of UPPERCASE magazine.

Thinking about what my readers and I have to say—and how we want to express ourselves through art, sewing, crafting, making—I’ve created this collection inspired by headlines, advertising, television news graphics, protest signs, voting ballots and creative manifestos. Entitled Breaking News, this collection turns media into positive messages and encouraging words of positive action and self care.

Some designs are bold, some are subtle, some are extroverted, others are more introspective. Diagonal striping repeats throughout, a motif I call “Static.”

The designs were completed in January 2020. As the pandemic spread, these messages became ever more poignant. More than ever, it is time to use our time and resources wisely and make a difference.

MARIA APRON M AV E N PAT T E R N S made by Rosalyn Faustino A pattern-filled smock with big pockets to wear when creating, crafting and helping out. mavenpatterns.etsy.com

S C R A P P Y L AT T I C E

T R I A N G L E J OY

BO N J O U R Q U I LTS made by Bonnie Vangool

CA RO L E LY L E S S H AW made by Bernadette Kent

The white-on-white fabrics make excellent sashing while highlighting each individual pattern design.

Triangle Joy is a contempory take on paper piecing that allows the maker to play with pattern, colour and angles.

bonjourquilts.com

CaroleLylesShaw.etsy.com

5 4” X 65”

64” X 64”

E X C L A M AT I O N P O I N T C H E RY L A R K I S O N made by Cheryl Arkison Sometimes there’s so much to say that an exclamation point sums it up nicely (and politely!) Watch Cheryl’s video on how to make this improv quilt. cherylarkison.com 64” X 64”

I R O N Y Q U I LT EV E RY DAY ST I TC H E S made by Everyday Stitches This appliqué quilt allows you to explore shape, contrast and colour resulting in Warhol-esque pop art. everydaystitches.com 4 0” X 4 8 ”

PENCIL PILLOW

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C O Z Y Q U I LT

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D E BO R A H F I S H E R made by Janine Vangool & Finley Dreser

C O N C E P T UA L Q U I LT made by Janine Vangool

C O N C E P T UA L Q U I LT made by Christie Hurrell

S H A RO N M cC O N N E L L made by Sharon McConnell

Select the Static design in yellow, pink or green for your preferred accent in this otherwise monochrome arrangement.

Using a bundle of fat quarters turned into half-square triangles, this simple quilt, hand-tied with yarn, is for curling up and keeping warm on movie night.

Paired with Windham Fabric’s solids, this circular motif is a study in repetition and movement.

This giant-size bolster is perfect for budding young readers and writers. fishmuseumandcircus.com

uppercasemagazine.com

6 3 ” X 72 ”

colorgirlquilts.com/product/ classic-curves-ruler 4 0” X 4 0”

N I N E P AT C H

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ZIPPER POUCHES made by Janine Vangool Messages to craft, create and make a difference are literally printed throughout this collection!

Find instructions for similar zipper pouches at: sotakhandmade.blogspot.com

ART SUPPLIES ROLLUP HEART BLANKET made by Janine Vangool Four hearts appliquĂŠd on squares make a simple but heartfelt blanket.

made by Julie Wons Keep your creative tools together with a pencil rollup. mellysews.com

SCISSORS COZY sotakhandmade.blogspot.com

G RO C E RY BANDIT FA C E M A S K made by Janine Vangool

PROJECT BAG made by Shannon McDowell This wire-frame project bag is sturdy, practical and eye-catching.

This face covering uses one fat quarter for a bandana-like mask for grocery shopping and peaceful protests.

For step-by-step instructions, visit the UPPERCASE website. uppercasemagazine.com

Sewshannonyyc. etsy.com

V OT E R O S E T T E made by Janine Vangool Make a difference.

Make history.

Make it count.

Vote.

TO MARKET T OT E & TA G BYA N N I E With a variety of patterns, colour and scale, the Breaking News collection offers lots of possibilities for crafters and bag makers. byannie.com/ to-market-to-market

ByAnnie’s Soft and Stable® gives these projects form and stability.

With patterns, video tutorials and matching mesh, zippers and hardware, there’s lots to learn and make with ByAnnie.com.

ZIP IT UP! Zippered organizers are great for carrying sketchbooks—and for protecting your copies of UPPERCASE magazine. byannie.com/zip-it-up

HANDLE IT An organizer that hangs on the door so that you can keep your small necessities tidy. byannie.com/handle-it-pattern

FLIPPING OUT For crafts big and small, this pouch pattern stands up on its own. byannie.com/flipping-out-pattern

Thanks to the ByAnnie team for making these samples.

QUILT YARDAGE INFORMATION consult pattern for final yardage requirements

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T R I A N G L E J OY - 64” X 64” pattern for sale: carolelylesshaw.com (1) Fat Eighth Bundle FABRIC

SKU

YD

from windham solids

4-3/8

35370S-1 White Binding

scrappy

Backing

4

S C R A P P Y L AT T I C E - 5 4 ” X 6 5 ” pattern for sale: bonjourquilts.com (1) Fat Quarter Bundle: BREAFATQ-X FABRIC

SKU

YD

from windham solids

2-1/2

35370S-1 White 52309-2 Black

1/2

for binding

Backing IRONY -

4

40” X 48”

pattern for sale: everydaystitches.com

(1) Fat Quarter Bundle: BREAFATQ-X FABRIC

SKU 52309-2 Black for binding

Backing

YD 3/8 1-5/8

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QUILT YARDAGE INFORMATION consult pattern for final yardage requirements

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C I R C L E Q U I LT - 4 0 ” X 4 0 ” free tutorial: colorgirlquilts.com (1) Fat Quarter Bundle: BREAFATQ-X 1/3 YD of each Artisan Cotton below: 40171-20 Aqua / White 40171-38 Hot Pink / Pink 40171-42 Yellow / Grey 40171-46 Turquoise / Jade 40171-58 Navy / Cyan

suggested tool:

Color Girl’s Classic Curves Ruler

scrappy binding

Backing

1-1/2 YDs

E X C L A M AT I O N P O I N T - 6 4 ” X pattern for sale: CHERYLARKISON.COM

64”

(1) Fat Quarter Bundle: BREAFATQ-X FABRIC

SKU 52305-X Multi for binding

Backing

YD 1/2 4

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SWATC H E S S H OW N AT ACT UA L S I Z E

B R E A K I N G N E WS M U LT I 52303-X

M A K E H I STO RY M U LT I 52304 - 1

M A K E H I STO RY B L AC K 52304 -2

H E A D L I N E S B L AC K 52305 -2

H E A D L I N E S M U LT I 52305 -X

HEADLINES WHITE ON WHITE 52305-3

VOT E M U LT I 5230 6 -X

VOT E AQ UA 5230 6 - 5

VOT E B LU S H 5230 6 - 4

I C O N S M U LT I 52307 -X

M A N I F E STO B L AC K 52308 -2

M A N I F E STO W H I T E 52308 - 1

STAT I C B L AC K 5230 9 -2

STAT I C G R E E N 5230 9 -7

STAT I C P I N K 5230 9 - 4

STAT I C C H A RT R E U S E / R E D 5230 9 - 8

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