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Premium Online Quilt Magazine – Vol. 4 No. 1
Online Quilt Magazine.com
It’s 2013 – Get
Out of your
Comfort Zone
What Makes
Good Quilting
Fabric?
Barn Quilt
Project
The
Quilters’
PROJECT –
Horoscope
Images Quilt
Pattern
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Online Quilt Magazine Table of Contents
No Comfort Zone ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….
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Barn Quilt Project ………..……..………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………….……………..….
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The Quilters’ Horoscope ……………………...…………………..…………………………………………………………………….…………………………..……………..
Page 12
PROJECT – Images Quilt Pattern …………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………..
Page 20
What’s New From The Fat Quarter Shop….………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………..……….
Page 24
Hints and Tips From Brannie ……..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..……..
Page 28
The Quilting Craze ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Page 30
PROJECT – Australia Day Beach Bag ………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……..
Page 32
Book Review – “Crafty Canine Projects” by Moya Hu ……………………………..……………………………………………………………………………………
Page 38
Quilting and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Page 40
What Makes Good Quilting Fabric? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
Page 43
Reader Recipe – Apple Slice …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Page 46
Reader “Show and Tell” …………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….……………………………….………..…
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BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Capital T Block ………………..…..……………….……….........................................................................................
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Today's Tips.....................................................................................................................................................................................
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YES – We Want To hear From You ...................................................................................................................................................
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Letter from the Editor
Jody Anderson
Hi!
Happy New Year!! It’s always exiting to start a New Year – there’s plans to make and resolutions to keep,
and 12 months of exciting potential to look forward to. I already have a list as long as my arm of quiltmaking projects that I want to do… yes, some are UFO’s to be finished, whilst others are great big wholenew-project designs that I can really get my teeth into. And then there’s those quick ones that seem to
crop up ALL the time – you know the ones I mean. (I’m sure several will turn up in here sooner or later
anyway!)
In keeping with the spirit of the New Year, Leah has a great article on getting out of your comfort zone –
make this the year you try a different technique or use colours and fabrics you’d never dream of touching
and see just what you can do with them – you may be pleasantly surprised.
This month too, for a bit of fun, we feature Pauline’s Quilters’ Horoscope – it is of course completely
fictitious, but it’s still fun seeing if your star sign is anything like you…(apparently I like a challenge, and
always pick the most difficult designs to make….maybe I’d get more done if I went simpler for a bit??)
Have a wonderful month!
Jody
No Comfort Zone
By Leah Day from www.FreeMotionQuilt.blogspot.com
and what you can do well. Why change anything
when you can make a quilt quickly using x
technique, and y fabric, and z pattern?
You know those No Passing zone signs shaped
like a pennant? I want to make a NO COMFORT
ZONE sign!
It's certainly true that sticking with one thing will
definitely teach you loads about it. That's a large
reason why we've spent 9 solid weeks on
Stippling - we've learned more about it,
experimented with it, and challenged ourselves
to see it in a new way.
But after the learning phase is over, sticking with
the same thing, day after day, quilt after quilt,
can get rather tedious.
Why? Because it's always nice to have a reminder
to shake things up a bit every once an while.
It's very easy to get into a rut of what you know
Personally I've recently realized I have a huge
comfort issue when creating Goddess Quilts,
specifically in the fabrics - all batiks that read as
solids.
I also can't seem to help myself from stitching the
snot out of these quilts. At least with my last
quilt, Torrent of Fear, I avoided this tendency and
for once stitched on a larger scale and ended with
a much softer finish.
Part of this challenge to create 12 goddess quilts
is to drive myself out of this comfort zone rut. I'd
really like to challenge even the notion that a
goddess quilt can't also be a bed quilt, or a lap
quilt, or a baby quilt. That one of these girls could
also be used and useful, not just a pretty girl on
the wall.
So partly from this desire, and partly because I've
been watching Top Gear UK a lot recently, I
decided to force myself out of my comfort zone
and into a whole new world of fabric....
Prints!
I've been collecting prints since I started quilting,
but for the last 3 years a better description would
be HORDING, since I haven't used them at all.
I've purchased gorgeous prints, collected a
drawer of fat quarters, and splurged on lots of
yardage with the idea that ONE DAY I'll use these
pretty fabrics to make skirts, pants, shirts, quilts,
and many other fun projects.
Yet all I've done is collect and wait...collect and
wait...collect and wait...
I'm tired of waiting! I'd like to USE these pretty
bold, crazy, wild fabrics in an awesome quilt so
it's time to bust out of this comfort zone and go
DO IT.
So I did.
Pretending a bit that I was a Top Gear presenter
with a quirky production team sending me rules
for a challenge, I decided to cut and piece a Giant
Dahlia quilt top this weekend with the following
rules:
- No batiks.
- No fabrics that read as solid, even prints look
busy up close but that read solid from far away.
- No buying new fabric.
I can't tell you what a challenge this was! For one
thing, while I've collected a lot of prints, I seem to
have mostly focused on green and blue, and
many colors like purple I had barely enough to
cut from.
But I made do! No buying new fabric or trying to
micromanage this! Every time I felt the need to
run to the quilt shop, I'd grab the loudest, most
garish, clashing print I could find and force myself
to cut a big ole' piece of it for the dahlia!
At first I wasn't very optimistic. This can't possibly
look good, can it? All these different colors and
shades, and busy, complicated prints - they're
just going to make a big mess!
But slowly the quilt took shape and I have to say,
it's probably the prettiest quilt I've made in
several years:
So where does the goddess go in this quilt? Right
in the center where she belongs! I'll be using her
right in the center of the quilt, then squaring the
whole thing up and adding a border.
In the end, this won't really look like a giant
dahlia as much as it does right now, but I
definitely plan on making another one with a
different color layout.
It's a terrific pattern and surprisingly easy to put
together. I used Marti Mitchell's Giant Dahlia
templates and so far they've been perfect to cut
out, mark the matching points, and it's piecing
together very easily.
So now I'm needing to head back into the No
Comfort Zone to finish up this top, piece the
goddess center, and get ready to quilt it nice and
open so it can be used as a throw on the couch!
Leah’s finished quilt
About the Author: Leah Day is the author of the Free
Motion Quilting Project, a blog project dedicated to
creating new free motion quilting designs each week and
sharing them all for FREE! Leah is also the author of From
Daisy to Paisley - 50 Beginner Free Motion Quilting Designs,
a spiral bound book featuring 50 designs from the project.
www.daystyledesigns.com
Leah’s New Free Motion Quilting Course
has just been released as a Craftsy Class –
check it out at:
http://www.craftsy.com/class/free-motionquilting-a-sampler/116?ext=fmqas
Barn Quilt Project
By Penny Halgren from www.How-To-Quilt.com
In Iowa, quilt blocks on barns lead travelers off
the major highways and back through once
forgotten communities. The Iowa quilt blocks on
barns have become a celebration of the
participating community's heritage while
generating tourism revenue.
These aren't your common quilt blocks. The Iowa
quilt blocks on barns are created with paint
instead of fabric scraps, but they replicate many
traditional quilt patterns - something all quilting
enthusiasts can appreciate as true works of art.
Iowa quilt blocks on barns range in size, but are
generally 8x8-foot wooden squares painted in
quilt block motifs. The colorful quilt blocks are
hard to miss and they're addictive - once you spot
your first, you'll want to keep searching for more
of them!
The project began in Grundy County Iowa and
spread to other communities. Sac County, Iowa
quilt blocks on barns are among the most
popular. There are 55 barn quilts and 19
community quilts across Sac County, located in
west-central Iowa. The museum honoring the
birthplace of crooner Andy Williams hosts one of
Sac County's community quilts. The quilt block
there, "Mother's Choice," was painted by
Jackson's 4-H club.
That's what makes the Iowa quilt blocks on barns
and at community locations so great. It became a
project for the entire community. Kevin Peyton
started the Sac County, Iowa quilt blocks on barns
project in 2005 for a 4H project. He knew he
needed to get a lot of people involved if it was
going to be successful. With the help of his
family, Peyton started asking for community
involvement.
Quilting enthusiasts advised to use primary and
secondary colors for the Iowa quilt blocks on
barns and to use simple lines. They selected quilt
block patterns that depicted aspects of their
community's heritage - agriculture, horticulture
and family. Some of the quilt patterns you'll see
on your Iowa barn quilt tour include classics like
"Turkey in the Straw" and "Hovering Hawks"." To
see photos of the Iowa quilt blocks on barns, take
a look at http://www.barnquilts.com/2359.html.
You can see actual photos of the proudly
displayed barn quilts. A map of participating
barns and community buildings is also provided in
case you are planning a trip to the area.
Volunteers painted the blocks and the
community's rural electric co-operative
volunteered its boom trucks to help hang the
large Iowa quilt blocks on barns.
Volunteers also helped Peyton's Iowa quilt blocks
on barns project by suggesting barn criteria. The
volunteers recommended that the barns or
corncribs be at least 50 years old and sit on farms
that were active and attractive to passers-by. The
barns were also required to be on hard surface
roads and visible from both directions, making
the tour easy and enjoyable for tourists.
Barns play an important role in Iowan heritage.
The Iowa Barn Foundation
(http://www.iowabarnfoundation.org/) makes
grant money available to restore barns to help
preserve the state's agricultural heritage. Quilting
is another part of Iowan heritage, so in Iowa, quilt
blocks on barns go hand in hand.
Peyton says his idea was not an original one. He
was inspired to start the barn quilt project in his
own community after reading a newspaper article
about a barn quilt project in Grundy County,
Iowa. The Grundy project began after an
extension agent there brought the idea back from
a conference where she had learned about a
similar project going on in Ohio.
make a day trip or weekend out of one of the
barn quilt tours, make sure to allow time to stop
at the local quilting and souvenir shops to browse
mementos like barn quilt postcards, stationery
and cookbooks featuring local food favorites. By
making a little time to stop, you'll get to meet the
people who made the barn quilts a reality - and
those people are as priceless as the community
art they created.
About the Author:
Penny Halgren is a quilter of more than 27 years, and
enjoys sharing her love of quilting with others. Sign up
for her free quilting tips, quilt patterns, and
newsletter at http://www.How-to-Quilt.com
If you are planning a trip to Iowa and want to
drive through barn quilt country, U.S. Highway 20
is a good road to drive. Sac County starts the big
barn quilt display from the west and Grundy
County kicks off the display from the east.
The idea has spread to quilters and tourism
leaders in other states. In addition to Iowa and
Ohio, parts of Kentucky and Tennessee have also
jumped on the barn quilt wagon. If you plan to
The Quilter’s Horoscope
By Pauline Rogers from www.QuiltersWorld.com.au
A humourous compilation of character traits of
quilters according to their zodiac signs. Compiled
by a quilting tutor with over twenty years’
experience teaching patchwork and quilting but
zero years writing horoscopes.
been known to go days without sleep. Being
impulsive by nature, they generally don't bother
reading the instructions for designs. Of course, as
far as they are concerned the patterns are just to
give them more ideas. Aries have a talent for the
arts and make excellent designers. They don't
follow techniques; they invent them. Their quilt
designs are the envy of many.
Aries - March 21 to April 20
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Aries are adventurous and
energetic quilters. They are
forever looking for new ideas.
The whole world to them is a
palette of endless possibilities.
Always confident, they use
colour schemes that others
wouldn't dare consider.
Their enthusiasm can cause them to lose track of
time when working on a project and they have
Taurus - April 21 to May 20
Taurus is the quilter who
always finishes a project, as
they are persistent and
determined. When attending
workshops or using a pattern
they will follow every
instruction to the letter. They
can be greedy when it comes
to their stash, as they know the value of material.
They save every scrap. However, they are warmhearted and loving to such a degree that they
have given away nearly every quilt they have ever
made. They are gifted artists, excelling at sewing,
patchwork and quilting. The stitching in their
quilts is of such high quality that their quilts will
endure for eons.
youthful they love funky projects that use bright
fabrics and dazzling threads; being romantic they
love traditional quilts made with soft pastels and
florals; being whimsical they love the country
theme and flannels; being Gemini they love it all!
They are very good with words and will likely go
on to author books as experts on patchwork and
quilting - having never finished a single project.
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Gemini - May 21 to June 21
Cancer - June 22 to July 22
If Gemini has been fortunate
enough to discover a tutor
that has guided their
enthusiasm, their quilts will
be imaginative and versatile.
If they are self-taught quilters
they will have a treasure
trove of books, magazines,
Cancer makes quilts to please
themselves, not to showcase.
They do appreciate
compliments on their work but
being timid they aren't likely to
enter a quilt in a competition.
They want their quilts to be
practical and comfortable and
quilting supplies and every innovation related to
quilting but they probably do not have a single
finished quilt. This won't bother them though as
they will convince everyone, including
themselves, that this was always their plan. Being
aren't likely to hang one on the wall, but actually
use them on beds. Being cautious they are most
likely to stick to the traditional designs. They are
not likely to add decorative touches, such as trims
or whatnots. They believe that quilts are naturally
beautiful and do not need embellishments. They
love to use dark rich colours in their quilts
considering these as more practical. When they
discover a quilt shop they like, they become
lifetime, loyal customers.
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Leo - July 23 to August 23
Being one of the most
creative signs Leo quilters
make wonderful
masterpieces. As they are
generous and warm-hearted,
their friends and family are
usually lucky recipients of
their beautiful creations.
They love to read all the patchwork and quilting
magazines looking for ideas that they can use.
They are always up-to-date on the latest crazes.
Although they know quite a bit about their
chosen craft and can usually discover straight
away where a quilter has run into problems in
their projects, they tend to be too bossy when
attempting to help fellow quilters. They are great
as companions to go fabric shopping with, as they
know where the best deals are to be found. They
are also great help in selecting coordinating
material but be prepared to go along with their
decisions or suffer the wrath. They don't like to
waste their precious time providing opinions that
get ignored.
quilting at a younger age then other women.
They don't have a problem balancing their lives
and making time for career, partner, children and
quilting.
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Libra - September 23 to
October 23
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Virgo - August 24 to
September 22
Virgo is meticulous and fussy
when it comes to patchwork
and quilting. They never rush
any project but pay scrupulous
attention to every detail from
cutting, to piecing, to quilting.
The downside to their fastidiousness is that they
always notice mistakes in other quilters’ creations
no matter how minor. If you want to know the
exact amount of fabric required for any size quilt,
ask a Virgo. They have an uncanny knack for
making such calculations. Virgos tend to take up
Easy-going and sociable
Libra's are great fun to have
in patchwork and quilting
classes and workshops. They
enjoy helping others and
never turn down a request to
lend a hand to pin a quilt top.
Friends are very important to a Libran, and they
don't mind sharing their stash or tools.
Unfortunately helpful Librans rarely will ask for
help. They think that if they wait long enough for
a problem to go away it will. Thus they end up
with unfinished quilts when they do run into
difficulty. Instead of finding a solution for the
glitch they put it aside and move on to another
project. They believe that they will be able to
return to the project later and the predicament
will have fixed itself. Funnily this sometimes
works. You will find that a quilt designed by a
Libran is always perfectly balanced.
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Scorpio - October 24 to
November 22
Being passionate Scorpios can
be excellent quilters. When
they rely on their natural
intuition, they excel at
choosing colour and pattern
combinations. Sometimes their
compulsive nature can cause
problems, as they leave projects unfinished in
their quest to have the latest and greatest. When
they stick with a project they produce supreme
work. They always must have the most up-tominute supplies or tools and tend to be jealous of
others who may possess anything more recent.
They have been known to sulk if they get
frustrated in their aim to be unsurpassed.
Nevertheless, their desire to have the best is
quilt with friends and family as a shared activity
rather than as a solitary pastime.
what drives them to produce exceptional quality
work. As they possess abundant energy they can
do a large amount of quilting without even
needing a break for a cuppa.
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Capricorn - December 22 and
January 20
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Sagittarius - November 23 to
December 21
Sagittarians love challenges of
all kinds and will pick the most
difficult quilt design to pursue.
Ever optimistic they will not be
deterred by complex patterns
even as beginners. Their ability
to tackle complicated projects
with ease sometimes leads
them to be tactless when faced with what they
view as a simple project. However, people tend
to admire Sagittarians and thus forgive their
indiscretions. As it is extremely important to a
Sagittarian to complete everything they start, the
only unfinished project they will have is the one
they are currently working on. They prefer to
When shopping for fabric it is
always wise to take a
Capricorn, as they are very
good at calculating the
required amount needed for
patterns. Being prudent and
practical they will not
overestimate the quantity
needed and therefore are cost effective to have
along, especially if you are on a budget. They are
also extremely organized and disciplined. They
take as much care in the storage of their stash as
they do in the quality of their work. They see
themselves as sensible and perform a regular
clear out of supplies and materials. They are not
the type to horde anything and do not own more
than one type of any tool. Of course their
restraint is what causes them to take an
inordinate amount of time in the planning stage
of a project, which they feel is of vital importance
to the outcome of the finished product.
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Aquarius - January 21 to
February 18
Aquarians are very gifted and
produce exceptionally original
quilts. They are known to
invent new techniques that
enhance the art form. They are
friendly but their independent
nature leads them to prefer to
spend time quilting by themselves. Although you
can find them in a quilting class, they are the
most likely of all signs to choose to learn from
books or a video. However if you ever have a
patchwork or quilting dilemma they are the kind
of person that you can turn to for help and
advice. They are nice and will be thoughtful when
making a quilt for friends or family. They will
create the quilt with careful consideration of
what the individual would like.
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About the Author
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Pauline Rogers has taught patchwork & quilting for close to
28 years. She travels extensively throughout Australia
helping others learn and perfect the techniques of quilt
making. Pauline's Schoolhouse programme is a popular way
for quilt groups to share in her tool expertise. Visit Quilters
World online at www.quiltersworld.com
Pisces - February 19 to
March 20
Pisceans are dreamers. When
they quilt they usually are
creating poetry. Although they
are kind and make projects to
bestow on friends and family
they are most likely envisioning
themselves snuggled beneath
(Horoscope stitchery designs are from “Quilting With the
Stars” quilt from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com )
the very quilt they are working on. Although they
can lack self-confidence their imagination and
intuition makes them artistic quilters. Their
sensitivity can lead them to shy away from
displaying their creations. Generally you will find
that a Piscean has more than one project on the
go and can easily manage both. Whatever they
choose to work on they need a project that
requires plenty of variety. Patchwork that
includes embroidery or other needlework is well
liked by them.
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PROJECT - Images Quilt Pattern
By Rose Smith from www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
This quilt pattern is based loosely on a traditional quilt block called
Images. Within each block there is a small diamond which is framed
by the blue patchwork, but when several of the blocks are sewn
together it becomes a marvellous big trellis with several large white
diamond shapes.
I have made this as a 50 inch square quilt, ideal for a lap quilt or a throw, and to make it you will need
½ yard of white fabric, ¾ yard each of light blue and dark blue and 1 yard of the medium blue fabric.
Cut the following for the main part of the quilt top:
* fifty six 2½ inch squares in both light and dark blue,
* thirty two 2½ inch white squares,
* 2.7/8" squares in the following combinations: eight each of light blue/medium blue, eight each of
dark blue/medium blue, forty each of medium blue/white.
All the 2.7/8" squares are used to make half square triangles in the colour
combinations listed above.
Place two squares with right sides together and mark a line along the
diagonal. Sew a ¼ inch seam either side of the marked line and then cut
along the line. This produces two 2 ½ inch half square triangle units.
For this quilt I have made four 16 inch blocks and then added five quilt
borders.
Lay out the squares for each block in eight rows of eight squares. The
photo is not as clear as I would have liked: the large triangles formed along
each edge and the diamond in the middle are in fact all white.
The colours show up better in this photo showing the top four rows.
As you can see, the light blue squares on one side of the block are in the
same position as the dark blue squares on the other side of the block.
The bottom four rows are shown on the
left and the completed block is shown
on the right. It really is a lovely quilt
block, isn't it? Make four of these
blocks and then sew them together in
two pairs. Sew the pairs of blocks
together to make a 32 ½ inch square.
I became quite carried away with the borders and put five on to this quilt.
The first one is made using 2 ½ inch strips of the medium blue fabric: two
strips 32 ½ inches long for the top and bottom of the quilt and two strips
36 ½ inches long for the sides of the quilt.
I used the dark blue fabric on two borders so that it could frame the light
blue. This second border uses 1 ½ inch strips, two 36 ½ inches long for the
top and bottom of the quilt and two 38 ½ inches long for the sides.
The third border is the largest - light blue fabric 3 ½ inches wide.
I have used two strips 38 ½ inches long for the top and bottom and two
strips 44 ½ inches long for the sides.
The fourth and fifth borders are the same as the first and second.
First the dark blue 1 ½ inch strips: two 44 ½ inches long for the top and
bottom and two 46 ½ inches long for the sides. The fifth and final border
uses the 2 ½ inch strips of medium blue again: two 46 ½ inches long for
the top and bottom and two 50 ½ inches long for the sides.
The quilt top is now complete and ready for layering, quilting and
binding.
About the Author: Rose Smith was born and brought up in Zambia in Africa. She moved to the UK when she was 18 and
now lives in Shropshire, indulging her passion for quilting and sewing. She has sewn all her life - ‘anything that stood still
long enough’ in the words of her children - but now finds that patchwork and quilting have taken over her life. She
indulges this passion by posting patterns and tutorials on her website for all to share. www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop
From Kimberly Jolly at www.FatQuarterShop.com
Honey Honey is buzzing with the sweet, freshness
of a seaside cottage garden in full bloom! Ocean
breezes whirl throughout the collection that
features a mix of lush border gardens,
hydrangeas, asters, lavender and honeycomb
patterns. Lively tea roses in vibrant shades of
coral, blush and violet are ready to be snipped
and stitched into whatever project you can dream
up.
We're pleased to be able to bring you a selection
each month of the Newest Fabric Releases and
the new season fabric "must haves".
The Honey Honey collection by Kate Spain for
Moda is available in fat quarter bundles, jelly
rolls, layer cakes, charm packs, mini charm packs,
dessert rolls and yardage.
Check it out at:
Honey Honey collection by Kate Spain for Moda
http://www.fatquartershop.com/Honey-Honey-KateSpain-Moda-Fabrics.asp
Almost every one of the prints in Le Belle Fleur
has been salvaged from the two quilts.
The Le Belle Fleur collection by French General
for Moda Fabrics is available in fat quarter
bundles, fat eighth bundles, jelly rolls, layer
cakes, charm packs, mini charm packs, dessert
rolls and yardage.
Add some vintage charm to your home with our
Chantilly Quilt Kit!
View this collection at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/La-Belle-FleurFrench-General-Moda-Fabrics.asp
Le Belle Fleur collection by French General for
Moda Fabrics
This beautiful collection of late 18th and early 19th
century French floral prints was inspired by an old
quilt Kaari Meng of French General found at an
attic sale last summer.
The quilt was filled with antique prints and has a
surprise! Another quilt, in perfect condition, was
used as the batting.
The color scheme of this collection is one of
Sweetwater’s favorites; it’s fresh, happy and
makes you long for summer.
The Noteworthy collection by Sweetwater for
Moda Fabrics is available in fat quarter bundles,
fat eighth bundles, jelly rolls, charm packs, layer
cakes and yardage. Make every day a day to
celebrate with our Banner Day Quilt Kit!
See this range at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/NoteworthySweetwater-Moda-Fabrics.asp
Noteworthy collection by Sweetwater for Moda
Fabrics
Remember when we actually wrote things down
with a pencil and paper? Today there is an app
for all that!
Noteworthy was inspired by the time of pencil
and paper, when you had all the time in the
world to doodle.
LUDLOW QUILT AND SEW
Discover new and exciting projects to quilt
and sew each month with clear and easy to
follow instructions.
Visit our website and subscribe to Ludlow
Quilt and Sew’s free monthly newsletter now.
www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
The delicate color palette includes rich ruby red,
soft sage green, butter yellow, light pink and
soothing sky blue.
This collection is chic, sophisticated and
absolutely perfect for today’s quilts and home
decorating accessories.
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Hints and Tips From Brannie
By "Brannie" Mira-Bateman
over everything and enquire if she needs any
help.
My Dad looked up Burmese cats on the
computer. I discovered quite a lot about my
ancestors.
She's been talking about a "Baltimore" design
lately, whatever that is.
Apparently.....we're all descended from "an
imported female called Wong Mau". Now visitors
have often said that I had a funny meow, but I
don't think there is anything wong with it. All us
Burmese cats have deep voices which we like to
use frequently.
The computer says we're "very vocal and often
call their owners". Well, of course! Mum and I
chat all the time - when I'm awake that is.
She needs to talk to me to get all those quilt
measurements right, just like I need to walk all
It involves cutting up paper into big squares and
then drawing things on them. Then saying, "No, I
don't like that one. What about more flowers or
different leaves?"
I offer assistance by (a) sitting on the pile of paper squares;
(b) chewing a few corners;
(c) running through the sheets on the floor to
scatter them or
(d) all of the above and then going to bed for a
quick nap.
She's got out that tree I was telling you about last
time. I've been very good and not tried to climb
or chew it, but I discovered the box it came in is
really good fun! Great for booing games.
I hope all you other quilty cats had fun at this
time of the year. I enjoyed trying some of the
different animals they talked about. Things called
turkeys and prawns sound a bit all right!
Just have to figure out now how to my paws on
more….
Must go.
I'm going to try meowing loudly in that tree box
to see how that sounds. Not wong, that's for
sure.
Love Brannie,
the Quilt Block of the Month Club Cat!
The Quilting Craze
By DeDe Hallett
What is so addictive about making quilts? I really
wish I could say. Some would say that we quilters
are crazy, taking perfectly good fabric and then
cutting it all up before stitching it back together
again. Others look at quilting as a quaint, oldfashioned hobby and don't have much use for it.
Anyone who doesn't make quilts can't
understand everything that goes into it.
Then, there are those of us who do quilt. We
dream of patterns and colors, collect fabrics and
quilting-related knickknacks, and dream of adding
a quilt to every room in our home. We happily
shop for quilting supplies and patterns, look for
sales or coupons for batting, and can't
understand why anyone would want a storebought comforter. We find endless discussions
about needles and thread absolutely fascinating.
I began quilting for a very particular reason; I had
lots of scraps from sewing my own clothing. At
one point, I couldn't afford any fabric for a new
project and I was bored, so I looked into making
quilts as a way to use up the fabric that I had. Of
course, fashion fabrics aren't the best possible
fabric for quilting, but it was an honest mistake!
My first quilt stitched up well and was a big hit.
However, it was also a big eyesore! Blue, red,
green and yellow solids; all bright. While it was
perfect for the new big-boy-bed in my son's
room, it truly was ugly. Doing my research, I
realized that I should choose a variety of tones of
fabrics (darks, mediums, and lights) and that
patterned fabric can hide a multitude of mistakes.
Not to be outwitted by mere fabric, my second
quilt was created with a myriad of shades of blue,
purple, gold, green, and more; all patterned. This
quilt almost doomed my goal of making quilts!
The colors, along with natural muslin, were
beautiful and rich together. However, I chose a
quilt block that was much too difficult for me.
Because I didn't understand the technique for
stitching triangles and squares to one another, I
lost a lot of my triangle points. It has been 20
years since I started this quilt. It still isn't finished.
With my third quilt, I felt like a very accomplished
quilter! I created an appliqué baby quilt for a
friend, complete with a bunny that had 3D floppy
ears. This quilt turned out so well that I knew I
would be making quilts for years to come.
Unfortunately, we moved and all of my quilting
supplies got buried and lost for several years.
Then, we got internet at our house. An online
search for quilting patterns one morning got me
hooked for life! Not only could I find hundreds of
free patterns and ideas, but I also met many
women, and some men, that shared the same
passion for this unusual hobby of quilting! It was
a glorious time!
Since then, I've progressed in my quilting to the
point of teaching and winning a few awards. I've
never gotten a first-place ribbon, but those
second-place awards are just as exciting! I have
such a huge stash of fabric and so many quilting
supplies that I doubt I'll ever need to buy
anything else.
Still, I find the idea of a new quilt so exciting!
Picking out the perfect fabrics to compliment a
pattern is always a challenge, no matter how
proficient I become with color theory. Choosing
the perfect batting and thread colors feels like
painting in the style of one of the great masters.
Every finished quilt feels like a blessing.
Making quilts is obviously not a quaint, oldfashioned hobby to me! I am quite addicted to
the excitement of creating beauty and the
passion of mastering tools and techniques! I'm
inspired by the opportunity to teach and awed by
my students' talents.
For me, quilting is love.
About the Author: Embroidery quilter offers the highest
quality in machine embroidery designs digitized by the
finest artists in the industry. We provides you quality quilt
products, courteous service and the best values on the
internet with a complete online quilt embroidery design
library at your fingertips.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=DeDe_Hallett
Project – Australia Day Beach Bag
From Jody Anderson at www.BagMakingPatterns.com
On the 26th January, at the height of our Summer
season, we celebrate Australia Day. I know this
beach bag is not going to be much use to those of
you in the Northern Hemisphere right now, but
you can get an early start for your summer, or
make it anyway, as it is a really handy large
tote….
What’s Australia Day without a trip to the beach?
To celebrate this year, we have an oversize, overthe-shoulder tote bag, large enough to fit all the
towels, toys, food and fun you’ll be wanting for a
family day at the beach. This easy to make tote
also has a zippered pocket flap too to keep your
keys and phone tucked away safely as well.
Bag Dimensions are 19 inches wide at the base x 15 inches high and 8 inches deep.
You Will Need:
1 metre (1¼ yards) fabric for bag outer (we used
an Australian Aboriginal style print fabric)
1 metre (1 yard) fabric for bag lining
1 metre (1¼ yards) fusible light-weight interfacing
Referring to the attached Cutting Guide, carefully
cut the required bag pieces from the bag fabrics,
pellon and interfacing. Iron the interfacing to the
wrong side of the bag pieces as indicated in the
Cutting Guide. (Medium-weight on outer fabric
and light-weight on lining). Fuse the pellon on the
wrong side of the bag outer pieces as required.
1 metre (1¼ yards) fusible medium-weight
interfacing
Bag Outer:
1 metre ( 1¼ yards) fusible light-weight pellon
With right sides together, sew the bag outer side
panels together down both side seams. Turn right
sides out and topstitch along each seam to
neaten, flatten and strengthen the seams.
Piece template plastic measuring 8 inches x 19
inches
1 x 8 inch zip for the inner pocket
Bag Construction:
Please read all instructions fully before beginning.
All measurements are in inches, and unless stated
otherwise, a ¼ inch seam allowance has been
used.
Next, lay the un-interfaced lining base piece on
top of the wrong side of the bag outer base piece.
Sew together with a scant seam down both sides
to form a ‘pocket’ for the template plastic base
stiffener. With right sides together, pin the outer
fabric base to the bag outer and sew together.
Trim the template plastic to fit and round the
right sides together. (We lined our pocket with
the bag outer fabric.)
corners before inserting it into the ‘pocket’ and
turning bag right sides out.
Use a fabric marking pen or lead pencil and draw
a rectangle 7 inches long and 3/8 inch (1cm) high
as shown. This rectangle needs to be drawn 2½
inches (6 cm) down from the top of your pocket
piece.
Handles:
Fold each handle in half lengthways, with wrong
sides together and press. Open out and fold in
each side to that centre line and press again.
Fold in half once again and pin and topstitch to
secure. Topstitch down the other long edge as
well to finish the handles.
Then draw a centre line along the rectangle, with
a 'V' shape at each end as shown.
Position one handle on each side of the bag outer
at the top and 7½ inches in from the side seams.
Pin and sew in place with a scant seam.
Lining:
First, make the zippered pocket flap.
To start, mark and make a hole for the zip. Lay an
outer pocket piece on a lining pocket piece with
Sew the pocket pieces together along the marked
outside lines of the rectangle.
Taking care not to cut the stitching, then cut
along the marked centre line and along the 'V'
shapes to the corners of the rectangle.
Pull the lining pocket piece through the hole to
the wrong side of the bag panel and carefully
press seams on both sides to flatten.
With right sides facing up, then position the zip
carefully under the hole, (so that the zip is also
facing up), and pin in place. Using your zipper
foot, topstitch around all four edges of the
rectangular hole to secure the zip in position.
(Note – the zip is slightly longer than the hole, so
you will need to centre the zip and trim the ends
after sewing in place.)
Position the pocket at the top centre of one of
the bag lining side panels, matching raw edges at
the top. Pin and sew in place with a scant seam.
Complete the bag lining as you did the bag outer.
Sew the two side panels together, pin and insert
the base, taking care to leave most of the middle
of one long side open to turn the bag through
later.
To finish the pocket as shown, lay the side with
the zip face up and position the remaining outer
pocket piece on top, with right side down.
Sew down both sides and across the bottom, trim
corners and turn right sides out. Press.
Put the bag outer into the lining bag with the
handles between the two bag layers. Pin and sew
around the top edge before turning right sides
out through the hole left in the lining base.
Tuck in the seam allowances and topstitch that
hole closed. Push the lining down into the bag
outer, flip the pocket to the inside and topstitch
around the top edge (and over the top of the
pocket) to finish.
Just remember to pack hats and sunscreen too!
Australia Day Beach Bag - Cutting Guide
Cut the required number of each piece according to the
measurements on each diagram.
* Please note – all measurements are in inches.
Cut 2 outer fabric
Cut 2 medium-weight interfacing
Cut 2 lining fabric
Cut 2 light-weight interfacing
Cut 2 pellon
Sides
Cut 1 outer fabric
Cut 1 medium-weight interfacing
Cut 2 lining fabric
Cut 1 pellon
Cut 1 template plastic
Base
Zip
Pocket
Handles
Cut 2 outer fabric
Cut 1 lining fabric
Cut 2 outer fabric
Cut 2 pellon ( 2 inches wide)
Book Review
By Annette Mira-Bateman from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
Both you and your pampered pooch are going to
love this new book that is chock-full of things to
make for your furry best friend.
Included in the 11 projects in this book are a few
different bags, including a carrier bag for a
smaller dog. There’s a collar, leash and purse set,
a sleeping mat, portable dog bowl, ball,
neckerchief, reversible raincoat and more.
I particularly liked the beanbag bed, and whilst
we don’t have a dog, I know a certain furry brown
cat who would just LOVE this too! In fact, many of
these projects, whilst designed for dogs would
work equally well for a number of different pets.
“Crafty Canine Projects” by Moya Hu
There’s fabulous ‘How To’ illustrations
throughout the book, and the instructions are
quite clear and easy to understand.
If your pet didn’t get what they wanted from
Santa at Christmas, maybe now is the time to
spoil them with some fun new accessories.
Keep up to Date with What’s Happening
on our Facebook Page –
“Crafty Canine Projects” by Moya Hu is published
by AQS Publishing and is available from:
American Quilter's Society, P.O. Box 3290,
Paducah, KY 42002-3290 or online at
www.AmericanQuilter.com
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Quilting and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
By Gloria Massard from http://sewaquilt.com
Did you know that one out of every ten quilters
develops carpal tunnel syndrome? Personally, I
never thought about it. I figured this condition
only affected "other" people. Not so. If you're a
quilter, you're at risk.
of this when they sit at their sewing machines for
many hours. If you don't give your hands and
wrists a break, you increase your chances of
developing carpal tunnel syndrome. If left
untreated, the damage might become
permanent.
What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway that
runs along the palm side of your wrist. It covers
and protects the main nerve in your hand and the
tendons of your thumb, index and middle fingers.
When you perform repetitive movements like
hand quilting or rotary cutting, you stretch and
compress these tendons. This irritates the nerves
and causes inflammation and pain. When this
occurs, it's called carpal tunnel syndrome.
What are the Signs?
1. Burning, numbness, aching or tingling on
the palm side of your thumb, index finger
and middle finger
2. Weakness in grip
3. Swelling of hand or forearm
4. Aching of the wrist or forearm
5. Spreads to arm or shoulder
6. Intensity increases at night or in the
morning
You're also at risk if you keep your hands in the
same position for a long time. Quilters are guilty
•
How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
•
Adjust Your Chair
Adjust your chair height so your forearms are
level with the sewing bed (needle area). Your
arms should form an "L" shape. If you habitually
drop your wrists while sewing, invest in an
ergonomic wrist pad.
Lower your arms an inch or two. This gives
your elbows enough room to move
without hitting the table.
This is the proper height for your cutting
and ironing surfaces.
Rotary Cutting: Work in Shorter Intervals
Support your Feet
When you use a rotary cutter, you perform
repetitious movements. This includes squeezing
the handle and applying force to make your cuts.
If your feet dangle after you adjust your chair, use
a book or footrest to fill the gap. Make sure the
footrest has a non-slip bottom and slopes 10 to
20 degrees.
If you repeat these actions long enough, you'll
experience a feeling of numbness. That's because
you've cut off circulation to your hand. Take this
as a warning, and stop cutting.
Adjust the Height of your Cutting Table and
Ironing Board
I'm excited to report that there's a new
ergonomic rotary cutter on the market. It has a
padded handle which takes some of the force off
your hand and spreads it over a larger area. That
means less damage to your hand.
•
•
Stand with your arms at your sides.
Bend your arms at the elbows, straight in
front of you. Your arms should form an "L"
shape.
If you experience signs of carpal tunnel
syndrome, seek medical help right away.
Take Short Breaks
It's easy to lose track of time when you're sewing
a masterpiece. But try to take a ten-minute break
every hour. This keeps your circulation flowing
and helps you to focus better.
It also gives your muscles and tendons a chance
to relax. If you're like me and you don't watch the
clock when you're
sewing, set a timer.
About the Author: Creator and publisher of
http://sewaquilt.com, Gloria shares 16 years of quilting
experience with new quilters. On her website, she teaches
beginners how to make their first quilt. Gloria hopes to
keep this fun and creative tradition alive.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Gloria_Massard
Do Stretching Exercises:
•
•
•
•
•
•
Shake your hands
Roll your wrists
Bend and flex your fingers
Stretch your arms to the side and over
your head
Roll your arms in a circle
Be creative!
Prevent carpal tunnel syndrome by keeping a
good posture, adjusting your sewing room
furniture, supporting your feet and taking
frequent breaks.
What Makes Good Quilting Fabric?
By Desiree Edwin
When you walk into quilting store and are
greeted by walls full of quilting fabric, so bright
and so colorful, you might just find yourself
overwhelmed by the possibilities.
For some people, choosing the fabric for their
quilting masterpiece is the most exciting part of
the process. Your creative juices are flowing,
you're surrounded by beautiful patterns and
prints, and anything is possible.
press, and quilt. Thread count is also important
here. Lower thread counts fray and wear out
much easier than a higher quality fabric.
The best count is somewhere between 68 and 78.
This will give you a thicker and more durable
quilting fabric that will stand up to wear and tear
and resist shrinking.
But not all quilting fabrics are equal. Some really
are better than others, and when you walk into
that store, you can't let the bright colors and
intricate patterns fool you. There's a lot going on
beneath the surface.
First of all, what is the fabric made out of? Most
quilters look for 100% cotton since natural fibers
tend to be easier to work with - easier to sew,
Next, consider the fabric grain. Fabrics are woven
in two directions - lengthwise and crosswise. A
quality quilting fabric will be straight along both
directions, forming perfect right angles where
they cross.
The print that lies on top of the grain needs to be
properly aligned with the grain as well. If it
doesn't, you may find yourself cutting to match
the print instead of the grain, which will only
result in a weaker, easily distorted pattern.
Good quality quilting fabric might also require a
little testing to make sure you're getting what you
pay for.
Some manufacturers attempt to "enhance" lower
quality material by adding chemicals. Does the
fabric have a strong smell? You might be smelling
the bleach or sizing that some manufacturers add
in order to make the material seem stronger and
thicker than it really is.
Unfortunately these chemicals wash out
immediately, and all you're left with is an inferior
product. These do not make a quality fabric and
should be avoided.
Does the color come off on your fingers? If it did,
it's probably not colorfast, which is also not a
good sign.
Good quilting fabric will always seal the colors
into the material. After all, what good are all
those wonderful colors and patterns on the
material if they're just going to fade and go dull
after the first wash?
Another way to make sure you're getting good
quilting fabric is to unroll the bolt enough to get a
good look at the print and the colors.
Consistency is an important indicator of quality
material. Does the color fade in parts? Does the
design overlap in some places? These could easily
ruin an otherwise beautiful quilt.
So why go through the trouble of finding the
good quilting fabric - especially if you can find the
same print for cheaper at a discount store? Isn't
that good enough?
Conquer Strip Piecing
Techniques. . .
No More Wasted Time and
Frustration
Sewing Your Blocks Together
The short answer is: no. When you are creating
something as intricate and beautiful as your
masterpiece quilt, it's not the time to skimp.
And when it comes to fabric, you really do get
what you pay for. The discount may carry the
same print, but chances are it was printed on an
inferior fabric.
When you begin a new quilt project, do you sometimes feel like you are fighting a war?
First you face the “Battle of the Quilt Blocks.” For me, at least, sometimes it’s a
challenge just to choose a block or two for a quilt. The first one may look too hard. The
second one may use too many different fabrics.
Take the time to look for the quality indicators of
good quilting fabric, and then those wonderful
prints and patterns that were calling out to you
when you first entered the store will last a
lifetime.
About the Author: Quilting is my passion. Visit this
quilting fabric article to learn some tricks and tips.
Also, visit this quilting fabric
[http://www.fatquarterworld.com] website to buy
quilting fabric and get free patterns.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Desiree_Edwin
Then after you have spent hours – maybe even days – eliminating blocks, you find one
that is just right. Or at least, you’ll be happy using it in your brand new quilt.
Ahhhh – a sigh of relief!
Next, it’s time to look at the color scheme and fabrics to use. Finally, you have
everything set and you’re ready to cut your fabric. Faced with cutting a bazillion little
squares, you stop and think “there must be a better way!”
And, truly, there is – Strip Piecing!
With the advent of the rotary cutter, quilters figured out that they could sew strips
together and then cut the “strip units” into segments to sew into blocks – rows of
squares, alternating rectangles and squares, and more.
Using this technique, your cutting and sewing time for each quilt is slashed – leaving
you time to make more quilts! In our brand new DVD Mentor – Conquering Strip
Piecing – you’ll see just how this works, and learn how to make a beautiful quilt with
complicated-looking borders, too.
To get all of the details, visit:
http://how-to-quilt.com/strippiecedquilt.php
Reader Recipe – Apple Slice
This recipe was sent in by one of our Readers,
Annette Norman...
Method:
Apple Slice
1. Preheat oven to 180*C (350 F) {160*C fanforced}.
Ingredients:
2. Line a slice tin with baking paper.
1 pkt Vanilla Cake Mix
3. Mix together the melted Butter, Cake Mix
and Coconut until well combined - looks a
bit like bread crumbs.
1 cup dessicated (finely shredded) Coconut
125g (4.4 lb) butter, melted
300g (2/3 lb) Sour Cream
4. Evenly spread mixture into prepared slice
tin.
1 Egg
5. Press firmly into tin.
1 440g (1lb) can Pie Apple
6. Place in oven, bake for 10-12 minutes –
top is lightly golden brown
Cinnamon
7. Remove from oven.
8. Mix together the remaining ingredients –
Sour Cream, Egg & Apple.
9. Pour mixture evenly over the base,
10. Sprinkle with Cinnamon
11. Place back into the oven and bake for 2025 minutes, until top is set.
12. Cracks will start to form in the top.
13. Cool in about 15 minutes.
Join The Club!
14. Remove from tin, cool on rack.
15. Cut into squares,
16. Store in fridge in airtight container for up
to 5-7 days.
NOTE: Pie Apple can be replaced with Pie Apricot
or Pie Peach.
Reader “Show and Tell”
This month we continue our regular segment of
“Show and Tell” quilts made by our Online Quilt
Magazine Readers. We will include them as long
as you can send them to us, and that way we can
all share in the wealth of creativity and
inspiration abundant within our quilting
community.
“…thought you might like this too...... It is
destined for Aussie Hero Quilts. Jan-Maree has a
blog about this group of people and what they do
- http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com.au/
I think it a wonderful cause.”
- Joy, Mill Park, Melbourne
Australia
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Jacqueline has been making bags this month
too…
“I send you 2 pictures of old jeans trousers, and a
bag from hexagons in two colors.
So you can see, I always have the bag bacterium
!!!!!”
Check it out at
www.3DollarBOM.com
- Jacqueline Bonnier, Belgium
Block of the Month
This Month’s block is the Capital T Block. Whilst
not difficult to piece together, you will need to
take care with your seams to complete this block
accurately.
To make this 12 inch block as shown, you will
need 3 different fabrics, and once you have
rotary cut the pieces according to the Cutting
Diagram, you can piece them together as shown.
For more great quilts and blocks, visit www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
And this is my favourite quote for the month:
Today’s Tips:
Here’s a few tips we came across this month that
are well worth remembering…
*Use different widths of masking tape to guide
you in an easy way to quilt parallel lines without
marking the quilt top.
“Quilting is a gift you give yourself”
Which leads me to a new word I learnt recently
too:
“Akrasia” – a weakness of the will, by which we
*Make sure you always use only cotton thread
when stitching older fabrics because synthetic
threads (even cotton-covered polyester) are likely
to damage or cut the fabric.
do that which we really want to do in the full
knowledge that we should be doing something
else.
(Ring any bells? Me, I’m sitting here munching
chocolate, half designing a new quilt instead of
finishing this magazine……!!!)
*Better to buy more fabric than you think you
need for a quilt (or bag!), rather than too little, as
this allows room for mistakes, shrinkage or
making a sample block, and (equally importantly)
for building your stash.
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(even this looks like a quilt pattern…!)
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