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Standard Online Quilt Magazine – Vol. 5 No. 8
Online Quilt Magazine.com
Project –
New
“Mosaic
Project –
Quilt”
“Squared
Up” Quilt
Quilting –
Block of the
What’s In
Month – Frayed
The Name?
Sawtooth Star
Block
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Quilting: What's In The Name? ……………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Project – “Squared Up” Quilt ………………………………………………………………………....……………………………………………………………………..
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What’s New From The Fat Quarter Shop …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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PROJECT –Mosaic Quilt Pattern ……………….……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Book Reviews …………………….…………………..……..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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Recipe Corner – Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies …………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………
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Reader “Show and Tell” ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…….…………...…..
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BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Frayed Sawtooth Star 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!
Woo Hoo!! My favourite time of year is fast approaching and I couldn’t be more excited! I know many of
you in the north have enjoyed a lovely spring and warm summer, but for those of us in the land ‘Down
Under’, winter is nearly done, and as far as I’m concerned, that’s fab! There’re bulbs flowering in my
garden, the days are warming up nicely, and I’m just waiting now to see those first new green leaves
popping out.
It’s something about this time of seasonal change that makes me want to get through projects quickly,
and in this issue we aim to please! You’ll find my fun “Squared Up” quilt pattern on page 6, Rose has
another lovely quilt pattern on page 16, there’s some lovely new fabric releases to drool over and there’s
all of your regular favourites as well.
Enjoy and have a Great Month!
Jody
Quilting: What's In The Name?
By DeDeHallett from www.embroideryquilter.com
The vocabulary of quilting can be quite strange!
To begin with, quilting can mean the act of
putting the top together, adding the actual
quilting stitches, or the entire process of making
quilts from start to finish! This is the easy part,
though.
Next, we have types of quilts. One hears such
descriptive terms as "utility quilt", "heirloom
quilt" and "art quilt".
Art quilts are simple to understand, but
sometimes difficult to envision and create. These
masterpieces are free-flowing with a mixed
assortment of fabrics and embellishments, and
are never meant for the bed.
Utility and heirloom quilts are generally meant
for sleeping, and have more in common than one
would think!
A utility quilt can be any quilt that is meant to be
used! Patchwork, appliqué or whole-cloth, they
are meant to be loved, cuddled, dragged through
the dirt (we hope not), and anything else a quilt
could possibly be used for.
Heirloom quilts are no different, but the makers
mostly want the quilts to be admired. They begin
with more expensive fabric and finish with
intricate quilting, usually by hand, but more often
now by machine. Don't let the names fool you!
These types of quilts are the same. It's the
quilters who make them that are different.
Quilt-shop quality fabric is another term that is
over-used and misunderstood. While all quilting
cottons are not created equal, there truly is not
always that much difference in quality between
the $3.00 per yard fabrics from your local craft
store and the $9.00 per yard stuff from a quilt
shop.
There will always be those that insist higher price
means better quantity, but the main reason that
quilt shops cost so much more is that they have a
higher cost per bolt. The chain stores can buy a
larger bulk, and pay a smaller price, and the
savings are passed on to the customer.
Of course, your favorite designer might only be
available from the quilt shop, so have at it! There
are many other quilting supplies about which this
price for quality myth exists. Use your common
sense!
Quilting thread is another term that is changing.
Thread for quilting used to be nothing but cotton,
cotton, cotton. Now, it is common to do the final
quilting with the lovely shades of polyester
threads meant for machine embroidery.
Still, when looking at actual quilting thread, it is
important to make sure you're getting the right
product. The threads for hand and machine
quilting are quite different! Never put handquilting thread through your machine!
Machine quilting can also have several meanings.
It can be the act of piecing patchwork, but mainly
refers to adding the actual quilt stitching.
Most home quilters use a method of pushing and
pulling their quilts through the small opening in
their machine. Professional quilters generally
have a long-arm machine system that holds the
quilt steady while the machine is moved. Then,
there are the home systems. They aren't true
long-arms, but they do the job just fine. Of
course, machine embroidery is also becoming an
acceptable way to quilt, but that's another topic
altogether!
Regardless of the vocabulary, quilting is a fun and
meaningful way to express creativity; creating
lovely works of art or comfy and loveable
blankets. Whatever you call it, it's beautiful!
Article From: With a huge collection of making quilting ,
Embroidery Quilting is now the perfect destination for all sorts of
Quilting Supplies. Embroidery Quilter has wonderful designs and
amazing variety of Quilt embroidery that will make your
embroidery experience the best ever.
http://www.articlesbase.com/crafts-articles/quilting-whats-in-the-name5069603.html
Project – “Squared Up” Quilt
By Jody Anderson from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
Go Modern with our striking “Squared
Up” quilt! This lap/throw/wallhanging
sized quilt is fairly simply pieced, and
quilted with a set of complementary
free-motion quilting designs. Change the
colours as you wish, to make this quilt to
suit your décor.
This is a two (2) month project suitable
for beginner to advanced level quilters
and will be enjoyed by all.
The piecing instructions are included
here this month, and check out
September’s Online Quilt Magazine for
our how-to-quilt it guide.
You Will Need:
¾ metre ( ¾ yard) plain white fabric
½ metre ( ½ yard) plain light mauve fabric
¾ metre ( ¾ yard) plain lavender fabric
1½ metres (1½ yards) plain dark grey fabric
Wadding / Batting measuring at least 58 x 58 inches
Backing Fabric measuring at least 58 x 58 inches (we pieced ours with big squares and rectangles from
more of the same fabric.)
Water erasable fabric marking pen/selected marker for marking quilting lines on light and dark fabric
Finished Quilt Size:
This quilt is 54 inches square.
Preparation:
All fabrics are pre-washed and pressed before use.
It is assumed a quarter-inch seam is used throughout.
For Piecing this Quilt, You Will Need:
Piecing Diagram
¾ metre ( ¾ yard) plain white fabric
½ metre ( ½ yard) plain light mauve fabric
¾ metre ( ¾ yard) plain lavender fabric
1½ metres (1½ yards) plain dark grey fabric
Cut:
* 6 rectangles measuring 3½ x 2½ inches
From the white fabric, cut one rectangle “A”
measuring 14½ inches x 34½ inches
* 3 squares measuring 2½ x 2½ inches
From the grey fabric, cut one square “B”
For the one A/C block, cut the following from
both the white, and mauve fabrics:
From the mauve fabric, cut one square “C”
From the lavender fabric, cut one “D” rectangle
For the piece “E” rectangles (4½ x 3½ inches), cut:
6 x white
8 x grey
4 x mauve
6 x lavender
For the three A/B blocks, cut the following from
both the white, and grey fabrics:
* 1 square measuring 2½ x 2½ inches
* 1 rectangle measuring 1½ x 2½ inches
For the three B/D blocks, cut the following from
both the grey, and lavender fabrics:
* 3 squares measuring 2½ x 2½ inches
For the one C/D block, cut the following from
both the mauve, and lavender fabrics:
First make the four centre square units.
Refer to the photo shown above for colour
arrangement and sew the small rectangle to one
side of the square, then add the larger rectangle
of the same colour to the side.
For the centre square with all four colours, cut
one of each of the following from each colour:
Press well.
Piecing:
Then sew together the half-square units. These
are arranged in strips, then sewn to the large
squares and rectangles, before putting all four
quarters together to assemble the quilt.
For the half-square units, sew one 1½ x 2½ inch
rectangle to one side of the 2½ inch square of the
opposite colour.
Add the 3½ x 2½ inch rectangles to top and
bottom, to finish your half-square unit.
Refer to the main quilt
photo above for colours and
numbers in each strip, and
arrange with the matching
“E” pieces between the halfsquare units, as shown.
Sew strip to the correct side
of the large fabric panel and
press.
Sew that strip to the bottom (or top) edge as
shown, to complete the first of your quilt top
quarters.
Piece the other strip for the bottom (or top) edge,
using the appropriate pieced quarter-square unit
at the inner corner.
Make the rest of the quarters in the same way,
taking care with colour placement, and referring
to the photos as a guide.
Then sew the quilt top quarters in pairs, taking
care to match the seams well, and join the pairs
to complete your quilt top.
Press well.
You can either go ahead now, and layer, baste
and quilt your “Squared Up” quilt, or for only $10
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What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop
From Kimberly Jolly at www.FatQuarterShop.com
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".
This fairy tale inspired collection is filled with
magical unicorns, princess castles, and whimsical
prints that are perfect for little girls and big girls
as well. Available in all the cut goods, yardage,
and Princess and the Pea Quilt Kit.
Check it out at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/windhamfabrics/far-far-away-heather-ross-windham-fabrics
Keep up to Date with What’s Happening on our
Facebook Page – Do You Love Quilting Too?
Bonus blocks, hints and tips added all the time!!
FAR, FAR AWAY BY HEATHER ROSS FOR
WINDHAM FABRICS
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INTO THE WOODS BY LELLA BOUTIQUE FOR
MODA FABRICS
Inspired by woodland blooms and wild roses, Into
the Woods takes you on a stroll to the enchanted
forest that even Little Red Riding Hood will love.
Available in all the cut goods and yardage.
See more at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabric/intothe-woods-vanessa-goertzen-lella-boutique-modafabrics/
MISS KATE BY BONNIE AND CAMILLE FOR MODA
FABRICS
Bonnie and Camille’s new line is fresh, playful,
and filled with their favorites; red, aqua, navy,
dainty flowers, vintage prints, and pretty little
scallops. Available in all the cut goods, yardage,
and our exclusive Sparklettes quilt kit.
View this range at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/moda-fabric/misskate-bonnie-camille-moda-fabrics
PROJECT – Mosaic Quilt Pattern
By Rose Smith from www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
Making the mosaic quilt block
Make half square triangles in the colour combinations
listed above and shown on the right.
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 cut along the line to produce two half
square triangle units from each pair of squares. Press the
seam allowance towards the darker fabric and trim the
corners where the triangle tips stick out.
Cutting requirements
3.7/8 inch squares: eighteen squares each in dark blue and light blue, eighteen squares each in light blue
and white, thirty six squares each in red and white
2 inch squares: fourteen dark blue – these are for the cornerstones
2 inch by 12½ inch strips: twenty four in white for the sashing strips
Making the mosaic quilt block
Make half square triangles in the colour combinations listed
above and shown on the right.
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 cut along the line to produce two half square
triangle units from each pair of squares. Press the seam
allowance towards the darker fabric and trim the corners
where the triangle tips stick out.
Lay the patchwork out in four rows of four.
For each block you need eight red/white half square triangles
and these are placed to form a red stripe across the corners.
Four dark blue/light blue half square triangles are placed to
form a dark blue diamond in the middle of the mosaic quilt
block.
Place four light blue/white half square triangles in the
remaining spaces. Sew the squares together across each row
and then sew the rows together to complete the mosaic quilt
block.
You need to make nine of these.
Trim the quilt blocks
You should always trim the quilt blocks before you begin to
sew them together, but usually I forget to mention this step.
Having the blocks all the same size means that they will sew
together accurately and your sashing strips will stay in line
with each other along the length of the quilt.
You may have a 12½ inch template square that you can place over the block to trim the edges, but I
don’t have one of those so this is how I do it: place your block on the cutting mat with the central
seam of the block lined up with a line on your mat. Using the markings on the mat, measure 6¼ inches
out from the middle and trim that edge if needed. Repeat with all four edges. By measuring from the
middle each time, you are trimming all sides rather than taking any excess from one or two edges
only. (Of course, you may be far more accurate than I am – in which case you won’t have anything to
trim!)
Add sashing between the blocks
Sew a 2 inch by 12½ inch sashing strip to the right hand edge
of six of the blocks. For each row you need two blocks with
sashing strips and one block without. Sew these together so
that you have a row of three blocks with sashing between all
the blocks but not at either end of the row. Make three
rows to use up all nine blocks.
Add sashing between the rows of the quilt
Make a strip by sewing together three white sashing strips
with two dark blue 2 inch squares. That will give you a strip
with a blue square between each sashing length but again
not on either end. Make four of these.
Sew one sashing strip to the top and bottom of the first row
of blocks. Then add the second row of blocks, another
sashing strip, the third row of blocks and a final sashing
strip. You should now have the three rows sewn together
with a sashing strip at top and bottom and between each
row, but nothing on the sides of the quilt
A perennial problem with quilt sashing is making sure that
the sashing strips stay in line with each other along the
length of the quilt. Using cornerstones (the blue squares)
helps a lot with this – you can match up the seams at each
cornerstone and then ease the two fabrics between these
points if necessary. Nest the seam allowances to reduce bulk
in the finished quilt top.
Adding sashing to the sides
It just remains now to add sashing to the sides to complete
the mosaic quilt top. Make two strips using three white
sashing strips and four blue squares for each one. Sew them
together so that you have a blue square between each
sashing strip and also one at each end of the strip. Sew one
to each side of the quilt.
That completes the quilt top and it is now ready for layering,
quilting and binding.
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About the Designer: 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
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
Book Reviews
By Annette Mira-Bateman from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
This book knows how to have fun with fabric, and
what better way to show of some favoured prints
than by turning them into a practical and useful
3D container!
This book by a mother and daughter team shows
just what can be done, to make a variety of
different containers in all shapes and sizes, that
you can use for displaying all manner of things,
from food to flowers.
Discover how easy it is to create structurally
sturdy fabric containers using these English
paper-piecing methods.
The instructions are clear and well-illustrated,
and there’s some lovely gallery images to inspire
too.
“Contain It!” By Linda Chaney & Laura Chaney Gerth
Best of all, the templates included are full size, so
you can literally just trace them off and get
started on your next project.
“Contain It!” by Linda Chaney & Laura Chaney
Gerth is available from: American Quilter's
Society, PO Box 3290, Paducah KY 42002-3290 or
www.americanquilter.com, or ask your quilt book
retailer.
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For those with spare fabric in their stash, this
book will spark those ideas to get you sewing and
quilting your own designs.
This lovely collection of modern patterns range in
size from wall hangings to bed-sized quilts, and
Dana’s clear instructions and piecing diagrams
will have you making them up in next to no time!
The projects in this book are organized into four
groups: combining colours based on your stash,
using traditional blocks in new ways, finding
inspiration in unexpected places, and breaking
the rules.
As Dana says, “On each page of the book I try to
point your compass in a direction that lets you
see not only how to find inspiration, but also how
to turn an idea into a quilt.”
The featured quilts are beautifully photographed,
and serve as great inspiration for future projects.
“Imagine Quilts – 11 patterns from everyday
inspirations” by Dana Bolyard
"Imagine Quilts- 11 patterns from everyday
inspirations" by Dana Bolyard is published by
Martingale and is available through your local
craft book shop or online from:
www.ShopMartingale.com
(Photos courtesy of Martingale, and Photographer Brent Kane)
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Recipe Corner – Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies
Method:
Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease a 4cm-deep, 20cm
x 30cm (base) slab pan. Line with baking paper,
allowing a 2cm overhang at both long ends.
(I’ve been making these at home, and seem unable to
keep them – they’re being eaten so fast!)
½ cup rice flour
½ cup plain gluten-free flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1¼ cups caster sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
150g (5.3 oz) butter, melted
Sift flours, baking powder and cocoa into a large
bowl. Add sugar. Stir to combine. Make a well in
the centre. Add eggs and melted butter to flour
mixture. Using a metal spoon, mix until just
smooth.
Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to
25 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the
centre comes out with crumbs clinging.
Remove from oven. Allow to cool in pan. Lift from
pan. Cut into squares.
Reader “Show and Tell”
This month we continue our regular segment of
“Show and Tell” quilts made by our Online Quilt
Magazine Readers. It’s been another busy month
too!
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.
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“Thought you might like to see the cushions I
made from your last magazine. Also attached is a
photo of a quilt I have just finished. It is
called ‘Waves on the Beach’ as I live near the
beach on the Central Coast NSW and is pieced
using a Bargello design. I have machine quilted
it.”
- June T., NSW Australia
“These are 2 Knee Rugs I have made for our Red
Cross Group's "Big Cake Bake" in August. Might
add a bit of interest to the afternoon to make
extra money for Red Cross. We have an Auction
of cakes, slices & biscuits. This material I found on
Nancy's Notions in the U.S.A. Very suitable for the
Auction. Buttons bought from Spotlight. Was fun
to make…”
- Gwen S., Australia
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“I am in a Round Robin group and want to show
you my medallion. This peacock was a pattern
that I got online from Tami Levin at
Lemontreetales.com.
Our “reveal” will be on July 26th.”
- Mary P., Australia
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“My quilt Iris Faith-Wisdom-Valour has been
selected to be judged at the World Quilt
Competition and will hang on display during the
event from August 14-17, 2014 in Manchester,
New Hampshire. The quilt will tour the United
States and also be displayed at the Pennsylvania
National Quilt Extravaganza (Greater Philadelphia
Area) in September, the Pacific International Quilt
Festival (San Francisco Bay Area) in October and
at the World Quilt Show - Florida, January 8-10,
2015. It is my first complicated attempt at
appliqué and the image was taken from an iris
growing in my garden.” - Pam P., Australia
“I have not made many quilts but this cot sized
quilt I made for the birth of a new
granddaughter.”
“My queen size quilt took almost a year to finish
between working full time and some down time
with my health. It is hand quilted with Celtic
emblems, the center medallion is applique and
the borders have the Celtic knot in them as well as
a Cladaugh ring and Celtic woman design on the
last border. It was done with brown paisley fabric
which is my favorite.”
- Carolyn O’B., USA
- Sylvia W., Spain
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Keep them coming! Please send in your
“Show and Tell” Quilts to me at:
[email protected]
Block of the Month
This block is a lovely combination of two other
chain and star blocks, and it comes together with
a beautiful result.
To make this 12 inch block as shown, you will
need 4 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 it left too much open space.
Today’s Tips:
“I don’t know if this is a tip (maybe too obvious?)
to pass on to your readers, but as I was learning
to machine quilt, one of the biggest struggles I’ve
had it trying to figure out which stitch “shape” to
use in what area.
It’s often less obvious what to do with an original
art quilt than one that has blocks, where you may
have the opportunity to look at books, photos,
and articles with similar blocks or quilts and get
ideas from the quilting motifs they’ve used.
One of my guild members bought an inexpensive
quilt at a discount store and practiced her
machine quilting on that. It’s so much less
intimidating than taking the chance of ruining
one for which you’ve already devoted a lot of time
and effort and $$.
What I did was use one of my older art quilts - one
that I’d never displayed because the hand quilting
on it was very sparse
Unlike most quilters, I do like open unstitched
areas, but if these get too large, they detract from
the quilt. This had definitely happened with this
quilt. I removed the hand quilting and I’m
currently machine quilting it in detail.
I’m finding this very worthwhile. As I work my way
along in the piece I’m beginning to “see” more
creative ways to do it. If I don’t like the piece at
the end of my endeavours, I won’t have lost
anything but a quilt that was hanging forgotten in
a lonely closet. However, I think it will work out
and I know will learn a lot in the process.”
- Julie D., Canada
Keep the tips coming! We all love
reading hints that work for you.
Please send them all to
[email protected]
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with abandon.
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piecemakers, for they shall
quilt forever!
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