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PRETTY POCKETS BQ eerste goes time for the big day - your hh Christmas countdown starts here with ‘our fanciful felt advent calendar! CANDY CUTIES These sweat dec Jauici and easy scraps from your stash or go classic in festive red and white PRINTS & PINES 1: Sectoid ‘easy-peasy Christmas troe quilt It combines simple squares and strips Using a mix of fabri from your stash! TECHNIQUE FOCUS 7T 2 ern Founsion Pes Steel's handy step-by-step tutorial sew use up BLOCK OF THE MONTH BIT ose teem blk in Shannon Frasers Little Forest Block of the Month series! This month, make a striped candy cane Christmas tree block to edd to your quilt ‘The copyright inthe pattors inthis ‘magazine are owned by or icansed to immediate Media Company Brstl Limited and are for readers’ personal ‘se only Please do not share them online {even fr fee) or copy them multiple times without our permission, Whor9eling ‘rafts based on these patterns is permitted {usualy onlyto raise funds for charity), ‘ellaay 20 on the page. Alltoyssldin the UK must meet the equitements set outin the Toy Safety) Regulations 2011, with proof inthe form of 3 CE Mark You must take al necessary steps te comply wth ths important legislation. For ‘mare information, see gov.k/ce-markingTULA PINK BOOKLET Discover the exclusive Tula Pink supplement that comes with this issue! OUT THERE ach month we pick out our favourite cut finds. Fbvic collections, patterns and rm love it, you'l Find inspiration and creating creat A VERY a XMAS 49 Christmas this yea raft the pe Cano is here tohelp with her projects and purche NEXT MONTH BB errr in store for you in the next GIFT ROUND-UP 9082" inspiration, we've got it Browse through LP&Q's Christmas gift ed Read theinetructione all the way through Iasfore cutting any fabric. Abways make block before amarking ona large project. Pleasedo rot resol or distribute content | without permission. De not make any part | ofthe tempter or instructions avaliable to thors through a website oc third party ‘website or copy * multple timer without our permission. Copyright law protects creative ‘work and unauthorised copying i illegal. We appreciate your help. aIT'S TIME FOR [pees bait a Ee TULAPINK fiecy AND MORE! We're delighted to be able to share with you this Love Patchwork & Quilting exclusive... Lovers of Tula Pink: look no further! 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WOF = width of fabric 1 Labol all cut piocas as specified in tho ‘cutting instructions for easy assembly. ‘mt Quilted by Kim Santarello of Buried Threads (@kbsant on Instagram). 1 Fabrics suppliod by Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com, FABRICS USED ‘Solid fabrics are Bella Solids by Moda, 1 Print fabrics are from the Joly Basics collection by Ruby Star Society im Backing fabric is from the Jolly Darlings collection by Ruby Star Society 1 Binding fabric is from Zip! by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Ruby Star Society. Cue From each of the assorted solid fabrics cut One (1) 42K x WOF. Subcut one (1) 4 4in x Ain (Q), one (1) in x 2¥%in(E, fone (1) 4¥in x Tin (P, two 2) Ain x 2¥in (F), two (2 3in x Min (S), one (1) sin x {in (W) and one (1) Zin x 3%4in (M) One (1)2in x WOF, Subeut two (2) in x7¥4in (0), one (1) in x in (), on ( 2in x 5%8n (G), two (2) Zn x 3in (H) and ‘wo (2) in x Din Three (3) Yin x WOF Subcut two (2) Ain x 1872 (Y), two (2) Vein x T2IEIN (00, one (1) 1Ain x9in(V), one (1) Tin x Pin (C), two Q) Nin x 6¥sin (U), one (1) ‘hin x in (R) two (2) Tin x sin (L), two Basaneescer. Pe eeerie ss Tet etter Sia tere ete Cetin er eitis TRA rai ettt Sree ieet ti i RTT? Stine Reet et et a Sees 338 it YOU COULD ALSO SWITCH UP THE FESTIVE DETAILS TO MAKE IT MORE YEAR-ROUND FRIENDLY! (2) Vin x 2¥8n (B} and one (1) ‘MMhin x Thin square (K). From the low volume fabric cut 18 One (1) 6/2 x WOF. Subcut thirty six (4) 6/in x Tin (1), mOne (1) Shin x WOF. Subcut twelve (12) Sisin x 2%in (A. One (1) 424i x WOF. Subcut twenty four (24) vin x in (0). mOne (1) 244in x WOF. Subcut twenty four (24) 2ihn x Tin (N). Bram te background bic Seven (7) Sin x WOF. Sew the border strips along the short edge and make along strip, then measure and cut into two (2) Sin x 65Ysin and two 2) SYhin x 70/4in border strips. ‘Nine (9) 3Yéin x WOF. Subeut eight (8) 3Msin x 14)sin sashing reetangles. Sew the romaining five (5) sashing strips ~along the short edge and make a long strip, then measure and cut into three ©) Bin x 60%5in From the binding fabric cut Ha Eight (@) 2vin x WOF. PREPARING TO SEW) Note that each of the blocks uses five fabrics from the assorted solid fabric section plus the low volume fabric. Make sure to vary the fabries used and the fabrie position for each block Before you start constructing the lacks, pick five fabrics from the assorted solid fabric section and group them together as follows: ‘mFabric 1 pieces: one E, one G and one | ‘mFabric 2 pieces: one K. ‘mFabric 3 pieces: one M. Fabric 4 piocos: two B, one C, ‘Wo D, two F, two H, two J, tm L, cone P, one, one R, two S, two U, fone Vand one W. 1m Fabric 5 piocos: two X and two Y. ‘Low volume pieces: one A, two N two O and three T.SEASON'S GREETINGS TIECING UNIT 1 HIECING UNIT 2 SEES 5G pier srvrctrcnce bn the right and left side of alow volume rectangle A, as shown in Fig A Sew a Fabric 4 rectangle C to the top andl a Fabric 4 rectangle D to the bottom of the piece from step 7. This is Unt 1, Set aside for later (Fig 8). Sew a Fete eciangle i i ese Eirabich cuaget ails c aoc angle gC) Tim non fom he seam operate gD me)SEASON'S GREETINGS [Osea tre process dcstaain step 9, sew Fabric 4 rectangle H to both the right and left edge of a Fabric 1 rectangle G, as shown in Fig F. [osnests te sare proces deta in step 9, sewa Fabric 4 rectangle J to both the right and left edge of a Fabric 1 rectangle |, as shown in Fig G. Prete the right and left side of a Fabric 2 square K, a8 shown in Fig H. Botnet jo make the tree unit. Ths ie Unit 2 Set aside fo + (Fig PIECING UNIT 3 [ser eicter eter eben the right and left side of e Fabric 3 rectangle M (Fig J) Bice the top and the bottom of the piece fom step 14 (Fig Ki Were fetic teeter tothetop of the piece from step 15 (Fig L) [7see Fabre drectonate a torre side and a Fabric 4 rectangle Rto the TIECING UNIT 2 TIECING UNIT 3SEASON'S GREETINGS TIECING UNIT 4 PIECING UNIT 4] [BSerie Fave ocanges Vand Shree low volume rectangles T +25 shown, then press (Fig N) [Osea bres resanae Swote top [and the bottom of the piece from step 18, then press (Fig Q), D0 serz aeesrccmaev io side and a Fabric rectangle right side ofthe piece from press, Thsis Unit 4 Set asiSEASON'S GREETINGS CONSTRUCTING THE BLOCK DG Reest steps 6-24 torent ttl of twalve blacks. Remember ta vary the fabrics used for each group. CSN Dorrie cts ne tee ears oc four rows, refering to the quit photography. Sew each row together with the 3%n x 14Vkin background sashing pieces between the t the seams towards the sashing, 2 blocks. Press Terao wet wh che 3Ysin x 60%4in background sashing pieces between the four ows, Press the seams towards the sashing Dsante Sin tn backound borders to the left and right-hand sides, Then sew the 5i4in x 70%4in background borders to the top and bottom, Press seams toward the borders, UILTING AND FINISHIN DO surta actin abe nha coe the width. Remove the selvedge from he fabric and sew the two pieces together Using a ein seam. Press seam open, 3 eesthe ult top ana backing wel Make a quilt sandwich by placing the backing fabric right eide down, the batting fon top, then place the quilt top centrally and right side up. Baste the layers together using your preferred method. Feit ett th mer batting and backing fabric and square Up the quilt to measure 7Oin x 75in, B7Ser nnn sp togther ,end-to-end using diagonal seams. Press seams open. Fold in half lengthways, virong sides together, and press. Bsmt binding tothe rahi the quilt, creating a neat mitre at each ‘comer. Fold the binding over to the back of the quilt and hand stitch in place to finishee From Fabric A cut JmOne (1) 14}kn square (A), From Fabric B cut 1m Four (d) 234in WOF, Subeut two (2) 2%in x 1494in (8) and two (2) Din x 19in (C Fram Fabric C cut One (1) Bin x 20in, From the lining fabric cut 1 Two (2)2tin squares From the backing fabric cut, J Two (2) 191m squares EEN Fuse the interfacing to the back of the in x 20in Fabric C strip. Using a rotary cutter or scissors with a pinking blade, cut the bonded Fabric C plece into two 2/sn x WOF pieces and then subcut the strip into total of sixteen 2isin xin rectangles, From the remainder ofthe Fabric C pieces, cut two 2) 2din x WOF. Change the rotary cutter blade to a regular blade SEASON'S GREETINGS YOU CAN FUSSY CUT EVEN YOUR SMALLEST SCRAPS TO MAKE THE POSTAGE STAMPS ‘and then subcut the strip into sixteen (16) 23in x 214n rectangles, Fuse interfacing tothe back of the 2in x 2isin fussy ct print fabric pieces and then trim each piece down to Pkin x 2kin Fig A) EE TOs tate eee eipn the sides ofthe Fabric A 14Ysin square ‘Then sew the 23in x In Fabric B strips to the top and bottom, Thsis the cushion top. Titania peeee te teed ne rectangles and place them on the cushion top, using Fig B asa guide. [riethapeeneettt ot rectangles and place them onto the white rectangles. Once you are happy with the layout, fuse the white squares and fussy cut squares to the quit top, using the manufacturer's instructions (Fig C) TB Tepe ren he ete ote ny cut pieces. Noneed to backstitch at beginning and end. Overlap a few stitches atthe ond of sewing, bring the threads from top to the back side and make a knot with the bottom thread by hand, Repeat the process with the others (Fig D) pt x “a . a . | aSEASON'S GREETINGS TREARING THE CUSHION TOP jp 7 vanes) a Tyrese ining ice, bang and ‘complete cushion top to make a quilt sandwich, Baste and quilt as desived, Trim aay the excess batting and lining fabric ‘and square up the cushion front. Repeat the stops with the cushion back. {32 WMW.GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG. Torte baskot te csion top mae 2¥8n from both sides ofthe bottom edge. Place the quited cushion top and the cushion back right sides together and clip in place. Sew from the cushion edges to the 2Yin marked points, using Yin | seam allowance. Backstitch atthe start ‘and finish to secure your stitches, [6 siten beeen he in nr ung long basting length (4.0 or mare) and Using a Yin seam allowance (Fig E}. There is no need to backstitch. Press seam open, Titer tea dou ono the basted stitch part. Secure the zip temporarily with pins, [psrtsrsers he aca heap using a zip foot. Start sewing at the ‘end of the ip, using backsttch to secure itin place (Fig F) [9iitsrrreszreh esp ten sop sewing, place the needle in the down postion and move the zip heed out ofthe ‘way. Stitch all sides of the 2p, D0 rr inscusion corpse othe right side, Remove the basting threads over the zip, using @ seam ripper (Fig G), Make sure that you stop at both of the 23sin marks Di ceemive so hatay th ch ses together, sew the top and the sides of the cushion with a in seam allowance. “Tim the corners, making sure that you don't cut the stitched part. Dien ssa to mest the raw edges. Turn the cushion cover Fight side out to finish cresioher modem ute — —_Tabletop Fabric Frame errors) nai ow Coam Cutie | an) £799.00 Use Standing Use Sitting Sits on a table top Quilts any size quilt Packs away in 2 minutes B Buy Online at: www.jbsewing.com or call 01633 281555 home of patchwork & quilting T-9 Beare Green Court, Old Horsham Road, Beare Green, Surrey, RHS 4QU | 01306877307 | sales@quiltroom.co.ukBEHIND THE FABRIC co Minkidesions ‘eversthingiiom precise pleced quitstobeautfl ‘brie backet ‘bagsand inkiKim With an exquisite eye for colour and detail, as well as a flair for fabrics, Riley Blake designer Minki Kim spoke to Sadia Nowshin about her creative inspiration For fabric designer Minki Kim, splays the fabric collections she the creative itch was around well_has designed (produced by Riley before she found her way into her Blake Designs) but i leo fl of craft. Majoring in Fine Art, she helpful sewing pattems Youll find followed the desire to create from _ anything from a heartshaped card her days ara student right up to purse to forl boul and basket set her current passions: “creativity al with helpful guidelines, as Mink and creating things has always makes a conscious efor provide boon on my mind.” both "beginnertiendly” pattems Although her studies focused on and more “advanced level” projects the artform of sculptures an interest forher readers. So fer her personal in sewing introduced her to fabric favourites the Slim Crossbody Bag, dosign and she found the perfect which she loves for its style andits outlet to let her creativty flow. Her practical functionality in a busy Ife. blog, Sewing Illustration, not only This aspect of her : emerged a consistent habits and maki geet craft sheold make ws mn 46 be ni hoy or ciel ‘after Mink’ fielded many questions from fellow crafters, king for the pattems of the creations she would post on her biog, Rather than respond to every individual enquiry, she decided to provide them alongside her sewing work, keeping her patterns accessible and sharing her experimentation, Her favourite projects with guides are “quick and practical” options, like pincushions, placemats and small pouches, Mink draws inspiration from many sources, citing the "sewing “community” as @ major influence for her work, The patterns, pictures and colours of socal media and magazines also factorinto her design process but when it comes to ‘actually visualisng her ideas, she likes to get straight to the point “Mostly the designs | think about wil ‘come straight from my head. Then Vltake some paper and try to cut ‘and fold it inthe pattern | have in mind to see fit works." After trying ‘a pattar with scrap fabric to check ifit comes together, shel take her time to choose the right design for the end product she wants to create The best part of coming up wth these pattemsis “being able to use the fabri I've designed to sew the ppattorns | come up with” By using fabrics she has designed, the process of sewing the patterns feels ‘even more of a personal experience. When it comes to designing her fabrics, however, the process hasn't always been seamless; like many crafters embarking on a newBEHIND THE FABRIC Creating consistent habits and making time for your craft is ‘essential she says, recommending that, crafters should make a “short ‘tw4m goal” for 30 days. This could involve anything from the creative task of attempting “one design 9 day’, boosting the strength of your Mink strives forbalance social media presence by doing “one collection’ Instagram orblog post every doy", ‘nsurethe ‘orhoning basic sewing sis by fabrics work welltogether inpractce making “one pincushion a day’. Ifthe frst month goes well, she encourages pushing further, aiming next to set new goalsto last fr three months, then six, even considering ayear of ticking off useful task and medium, lessons have been learned noting the progress made. The best ‘along the way, “Balance across the set thing about this plan isthe flexbilty is more important than each print not everyone has the luxury of time itsalf she explains, as every group _to spend part of every single day cf prints should feel connected, “I wish curating an Instagram post or sewing I knew that when | designed my frst another pincushion, but these goals collection!" Buthow do youensure can be adapted to suit varying ‘each print ts cohesively with the others schedules and target specific sills in the collection? "Once you finish your that need developing. After fabric designs, open a quilt program committing to carving out this time (such as EQ8) and play with quit blocks to strengthen your sills, Mink 10-506 if yourdesigns work well promises that “you wil be amazed together,” she recommends ‘with where you could end up!” Mink’ one piece of advice she offers to budding designers or even those ust beginning to look fora spark sadn com W sscanatin Cf inspiration? “Show up everyday:BRIGHT SPARK Use easy FPP templates to sew sharp seams and perfect pointsLIGHT UP YOUR LIFE Mix colourful scraps from your stash to make this bright and breezy Christmas quilt - it's so easy with beginner-friendly Foundation Paper Piecing BY LYNNE GOLDSWORTHY ‘ew GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUITINGMAG 37LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE NoTES Seam allowances are in throughout, Unless otherwise noted. t= Press seams open throughout, Unless otherwise instructed, 1 Press ll fabrics wol before cutting. MWOF = width of fabric. 1 FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing, 1s Forher batting, lynne used 279 Cotton Mix 80:20 by Vieseline (vieseline.com) i Lynne used Aurifil SOwt for piecing and 40 for quilting (aurifl com, ‘Find this projects templates at gathered how/levequiltingmas, FABRICS USED Al prin fabri are from the Joyful Joyful collection designed by Stacy lest Hsu for Moda Fabrics. Coe From each of the dark and light coloured prints cut One (1) 2in x Ain. One (1) Zn x Sin. One (1) in x in From each of the medium ‘coloured prints cut One (1) 24in x 35in scree COMBINE LIGHT, MEDIUM AND DARK PRINTS TO CREATE THIS MULTICOLOURED 3D EFFECT! One (1) 3in square, One (1) Hin x 545in From each of the dark and light rey solid fabrics cut: Twenty three (23) fin x 2in From the medium grey solid fabri cut ‘8 Twenty three (23) Tin x Zin From the background fabric eut: 1m Three (3) Zin x WOF. Subcut forty ix (46) 2in x 2¥6n, Two (2 3%4in x WOF, Subcut twenty three (23) 3/4n squares. Cut each square in half on the diagonal mw Throe (3) A¥sin x WOF, Subcut twenty three (23) 4/4in squares. Cut each square in half on the diagonal 1 Four (] 6¥4in x WOF From each stip subcut one (1) 64 x 10%in and one (1 6%4in x 25%, Two @) 6/4in x WOF, Subcut four (@ 6rsin x 18in 1m Two (2) 6 x WOF, Subcut (18) eighteen &sin x 3in 1m Fifteen (15) 2%in x WOF strips sewn end-to-end and eut into eight (8) bin x WOF From the binding fabric cut: 1m Seven (7) 2ikin x WOF,Fig! INS Foundation Paper Piace the A and & ‘templates using the dark, medium and light coloured prints as follows: Template A Section 1: medium 2isin x 3%in Template A Section 2: light 2in x in. im Template A Section 3: dark 2inx din, Template A Section 4 and §: triangles cut from background 3/4n squares. Template B Section 1: medium 3ikin squares, 1m Tomplate B Section 2: ight 2in x Sin. Template B Section 3: dark 2in x Sin. Template B Section 4 and 5: tangles cut from background 4Ysin squares. Starting with Template A, take the medium 2isin x 3¥sn fabric piece and position the fabric on the unprinted side ‘of your Template A with the wrong side ‘against the paper. Make sure that it covers the whole section plus atleast in extra allowance all the way around. Secure it inplace with a deb of glue ora pin Fold your paper along the line between ‘Sections 1 and 2 and trim the excess fabric to Yin beyond the fold, Position the fabric for Section 2 RST with the fist piece, ensuring twill cover the whole of Section 2 once sewn and pressed out. [Oeientceeiogste postin ofthe two pieces of fabric, tun ‘Template A to the printed side and sew along the line between Sections 1 and 2. Siete rites. Press the Section 2 piece away from the Section 1 piece. Fig? LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE Fig [pieraetth cet tn. to piece the remaining sections in ‘numerical order until all of Template A 's pieced. Press well and trim along the ‘outer dashed line, then remove the papers from the back, [Berets 7 forterae Band trim along the outer dashed line, then remove the papers from the back. ESSENSE Ta teers he cont sectors of the individual baubles by sewing ‘light-coloured 2inx Sian rectangle to the right side of a medium coloured 3Yhin x 5isin rectangle and a dark coloured 2in x Shin rectangle to the lft side (Fig 1). reenter rae alight grey Tin x 2in rectangle to the right side of a medium grey Thin x in rectangle and a dark grey fin x 2in rectangle to the lat side (Fig 2) TO Sea 2eeyoatooune ces onto either end ofthe piece mace in step 10 Fig 9). \Wiew GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUITINGMAG 3°LIGHT UP YOUR LIFE eo 2&2 ee LayoutDiagram strip and two @) én x 25kin strips. ‘Columns 2 and 6 each contain three ‘baubles, two (2) 3¥4n x62kin background strips and two (2) én x 1in strips ‘Columns 3 and 5 each contain four ‘baubles, three 3) 3/in x én background strips and two 2) Bin x 10%in strips. ‘Column 4 contains five baubles and ‘ix (6) 3kin x 6%kin background strips. DOieiringtotetayaut agra, sew the seven columns together with 2 background 2/kn x 76in strip between ‘each column and the left and right sides. [7 Sortie rections ofeach babe together to finish (Fig 4 [Biseestsosiavzorhee ato Dict ema nen nae lof twenty three baubles. the width. Remove the selvedges and sew the two pieces together using a Vain seam. Press the seam open. [9 Seriabaies ans bakgaund eco into the following columns (see Quitt Layout Diagram for placement} ‘Columns 1 and 7 each contain two baubles, one (1) 3%4in x éléin background Tp resive cit top anaoacing wel Make a quit sandwich by placing the backing fabric right side down, the batting ‘on top, then place the quit top central 2D WMW.GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG. land right side up. Baste the layers together using your preferred method. DBjouit 2s. yon ited an over meander using a cream 4Owt uri thread on the front and back. Tim off the excess batting and backing fabric. DA seri bindin spe toga ‘end-to-end using diagonal seams. Press the seams open and trim away the ddog ears, Fold in half lengthways, wrong sides together, and press. D5 Staining wo the ese of che quit, cresting a nest mitre at each ‘commer. Feld the binding over to the back of the quilt and hand stich in place to finish, Lynne Goldsworthy \yfrelicstodebbleinboth oserendindsio Geaoys sndsatcta whest Feundaton Pos Pecina! 1 psu toospotcom SB MsautteWOODLAND CHRISTMAS ee ES Sys! Sa ee Me Deen ene ata eee ee ee Coenen heer una s Cee cen encorecreees + 219 a — —— Aa: Belle Sle LIBERTY makower Og oth yO). riF ple FOBERT Explore fresh project ideas for all your favourite crafts with the brand new website for makers everywhere. Discover easy-to-follow patterns and tutorials for crochet, knitting, sewing, quilting, papercraft and stitching, and learn new skills from experts you can trust. ® oe oo ® DAA er eMC) ee eter om ItPick your favourite ditsy prints to make an EPP stocking you'll use for years - it even has a mini pocket for surprises! BY SARAH GRIFFITHSNoTES Seam allowances are Yin throughout, unless otherwise noted, 1 Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instructed, [RST = right sidos togothor. LWST = wrong sides together. WOF = width of fabric, EPP = English Paper Piecing. 1 Fabrics supplied by LoveCrafts llovecratts.com) rom the backing fabric Jnne tans in Seve he rmaing {tone forthe EPP empaes From the batting cut 1m Two (2) in x 18in, Fold your lining fabric in half, RST. Use the Stocking and Pocket templates to cut {wo (2) of each from the folded fabric, This will ensure thatthe two piaces are micror images for both the lining and pocket. RAIDING YOUR STASH? USE A MIX OF DITSY PRINTS AND SOLIDS FOR A DIFFERENT LOOK From the contrast fabric cu fm One (1) 1V4in x WOF One (1) 34in x Bin. Pin or glue @ paper Hexagon template to the wrong side of one of your print fabrics. Cutall the way around the template, leaving a in seam allowance around the outer edge. Glue baste the hexegon in place, working one side at a time around the hexagon, Repeat step 5 to baste all twenty lone of the paper Hexagon templates. You will need five hexagons each from three prints and six hexagons fram the fourth print, twenty one in al, ESERIES Arrange the prepared hexagons, referring o Fig 1. Take the first two hexagons to be joined, and place right sides together, aligning the edge to be joined. Starting at one corner, \whipstitch along the edge. When you reach the other corner, knot your thread but don't cut it. Open out the pieces, then align the next hexagon to be joined. Sew together as before, Continue adding hexagons, until the entire panel joined. You may wish to Join the hexagons in small sections, then join these sections together. TOPs tacoma pana Remove Jall the papers from the back of the panel, gently peeling away the seam allowance around each shape, Press the seam allowances out along the edges of the panel [eteteeeaotseeepen top of one batting piece. Quilt ‘as desired, Sarah hand quilted @ diamond lattice across the panel. Use the stocking template to cut one piece from the quilted panel [pierre pei ce st Sov ecu te ou edge lng the top edge open. im the seam the pocket ight ude out and press. [aistehe senza aren piaco, and press the short edges under by Min, Then press each of the long edges under by Yin. Press in half, bringing the long edges together.Fig! Sandwich the pocket inside the contrast strip, covering the top open edge. Topstitch in place. [vertheras on he wma ws '2 guide, position the pocket right side Up on top of the quilted stocking front. Fin, then topsttch in place around the ledges, backstitching at the beginning and end of the seam. (NARMS E JPpeess te bast abc nx 1 piece to the top of the remaining batting piece. Quilt as desired. [Gee eesti romeo sides jrogether with the quitted backing fabric panel, and pin in place. Stitch around the outer edge of the stocking, Using a in seam allowance, and leaving the top of the stocking open, TT irra exces backing bie and batting, to match the stocking front shape. Clip the curves within the seam allowance. Turn the stocking right side out, pushing out the curves, Press the stocking outer wel [Brace te ningsecting paces RST. Sow around the outer edge, leaving the top open, Place the lining inside the stocking outer, so the lining and stocking are wrong sides together Pete she cere tte tin tice piece. Press in half lengthwise, WST. Unfold, then press the long edges in to meet the centre crease. Refold in half lengthways and press once more to make the binding strip, DY Sa relent tom te biting strip. Topstitch along both long ‘edges. Foldin half, and match the raw ‘edges with the top of he stacking at the side seam to make the hanging loop. Baste the loop in place. Use the remaining binding to finish the top edge of the stocking Sandwich the binding around the raw ‘edges, lapping the ends. Clip or pin in place, then topstitch to finish Bi ss owt more quits than ve @ swiloandtoars \Wvew GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUIINGMAG 45,re Zl df {oe RF has Be SY A A oeie ce Mee ee OR & ih Ry Ea. a NR SS et ee AEy rT For those of us hoping to hand craft the perfect eco Christmas this year, Sophia Cano is here to help with her round-up of sustainable projects and purchases Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year Itmay conjure images in your mind of twinkling lights, gifts piled high and piates full of food. For many of us makers, it'sa time where we settle down to create with intention, hand-crafting gifts with love infused in every stitch, There is, however, another side to the festive season which is less appealing. On the flip side of the joyful sight of children tearing open their presents on Christmas morning, we have the tonnes of paper waste worldwide: ‘an estimated 227,000 miles of wrapping paper is used ‘each Christmas in the UK. For every holiday party hosted with friendly faces gathered together, there comes with ita culture of excessive consumption: surplus food which is thrown avvay, party hats that are used once and discarded and Christmas crackers containing single-use plastic gifts I's not all doom and gloom though... many ‘of us are noticing these not so-festive after-effects of \ the Christmas season, and we want to be the change! Rost assured, it's easier than you think. Simple stitching DralecsAbcianes de Aice Cntbersict ne ris | ~ ; CRTC Read 7G TEeSINTRRTSTS or te ae ee yoler ux ace cea rae An % . eco-friendly gift wrap, party hosting supplies and a j rane eereee tar ee ae ae =. some expert tips on the best sustainable alfts for those you love:» IN THE BAG 1) Swap single-use wrapping paper with these reusable patchwork gift bags by © Minki Kim! These present pouches aren't usta stylish, sustainable gift wrap option, they're also a stash-friendly make, perfect for those tiny seraps you've been saving © up. You can find this project in Love Patchwork & Quilting issue 104, available as a digital issue on Zinio, Apple News, Google Play or the LP&Q App. TWINE TIME Those of us who lke to add a rustic touch to our gift wrapping may already use twine instead of ribbon, But did you know you can make your vary own twine ut of your scrap fabrics? This project isthe perfect way to use Up fabrics that you otherwise ‘wouldn't find a use for~ especialy those pesky skinny selvedges. Cintia of My Poppet Makes has a detailed tutorial on her blog where she walks you ‘through the process of making ‘wine from old fabrics. Why not check t out and try your hand atmaking your awn for your Christmas gift wrapping this year? Find the blogpost at mypoppet.com/auWith no cutting, sticking ‘or waste, say goodbye to single-use giftwrap for ‘good, with Japanese fabric wrapping. Tomoko Kakita shows you how you can spread the message of goodness with your gift Giving this season. Put Furoshik cloth on the clagonal vith the design side facing down. Place the | object you wish to vrap in the centre, above the. ‘maginary line connecting the left and right comers. Bring the bottom corner upto the top to make atiangle.Rolithe object once towards the top comer. Fold the top comer ‘over the object and tuck tho end neatly. Fold the left comers together and make sure the corners ae nice and tidy. Repost with the sight comer. Tie the left and sight comers together. Make aknot to tie the lends together Adjust the matorial and. the knots to make sure ee the git looks neat.*ACRACKING TINE Christmas crackers are a staple of any Christmas dinner here in the UK. Pulled apart with a single snap, these little tubes are filled with festive fun! Making your ‘own instead of buying single-use ones from the shops isn't just a sustainable choice: it also gives you free reign to pack them with whichever treats your heart desires! Say goodbye to terrible jokes and tacky toys that you throw away, and hello to an earth-friendly Christmas. Spe: of reusable things: why not fill your fabric cracker with reusable party hats (see below) for maximum eco goodness? Lucy Dorothy on Etsy has a handy PDF pattern to help you make yours — just head to lucydorothy.etsy.com ‘SED aE SET THE TABLE There's nothing more exciting than seeing the tab! lid out with festive decorations, ready CAN'T STAND» fora delicious Christmas dinner {and in anticipation of a very THE HEAT? festive food induced nap later con). Opt for hand-made Allyou'll need is two forgotten fat quarters from your homeware on your table this stash to make either one of these handy kitchen, Christmas instead of going for helpers! Stitch up a pretty pot holder or oven glove to store-bought, mass-produced, help guarantee you're the most stylish person in your products. We lave these kitchen this Christmas (take that, Grandma). Find the __Christnas tree placemats by ‘tutorial in Love Patchwork & Quilting issue 91 ~ you Beth Ann of Cozy Color Quilts can download the digital issue on Zinio, Apple News, —you can find the pattem on Google Play or the LP&O Appl conycolorquilts netF YOU LOVE (P40... Save paper, go digital! A digital subscription to Love Patchwork & Quilting is a great gift for a modern quilter in your life (even if that modern quilter is yourself. you deserve a treat too!) It's great way to stay up to BEE HAPPY This DIY Beeswax Wrap kit by Cheryl of Ginga is the perfect gift fora fiend who loves the planet just as much a you do. Beeswax wraps are date onallthe latest inthe [ED pPeETC TF Wc er world of quilting: you or TERRIFIC TOOLS iycipcncccdwens your quilty friend will get to Thess handmade wooden quiting tools rom Modern This ktncludos a prosmixed enjoy 13 copies of LP&Q a American Vintage are the perfect gift fora quiter in. wax block with damar resin and year, without having to worry _yourlife, anda great altemative to mass-produced jojoba oi: mixit up with afew about postage wait times. plastic ones youl ind in most craft stores, MAV have everyday household tems and Plus, you'll get to save some —_avariety of tools made rom beautiful exotic hard scrap fabric of your choice, and trees and reduce your carbon woods, including plenty of nity notions that every youll be able to make your very footprint! Head on over to auiter needs in ther quity toolkit: seam rippers, Hera own resabe food wrap! Find buysubscriptions.com markers and point turners (oh my/). Browse the full the kts on gingeeco.etiy.com to Subscribe today HAKING Memory quilts are a beautiful tra. allowing you to commemorate a loved one by stitching their clothes into a cosy quilted keepsake. Old clothes hold so many memories collection over at modernamericanvintage.com No FEMORIES instead of throwing them away, why not piece them into a quilt as a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member? Perhaps you know a parent who can't part with their baby's adorable outgrown clothes or a recent graduate with an excess of university tees and sweatshirts. Memory quilts are also a lovely way to celebrate the life of someone ‘that has passed away. You can commission a memory quilt from Hazel of Thread Paper Studio with clothes of your choice (threadpaperstudio.etsy.com) or try your hand at making your own,free Christmas J STOCKING PATTERN — SANTA BABY Cosy woolly jumpers and a sweet sprig of mistletoe hanging on a door frame ~ itdoesn't get much more (Christmassy than that! You ‘can combine these two festive favourites with thie upeycled ‘woolly jumper mistletoe make You'll be able to use it for many Christmases to come! Check ‘out youmakeitsimple.com for Jan's Upcycled Mistletoe tutorial plus her handy video ‘on youtube. com/janhovell FULL YOUR SOCKS UP Raid your stash to find the erfect fabrics for this scrap: riendly stocking project! This one's a great make for cold winter evenings keeping cosy in your sewing space. The Super simple design makes it a beginner-friendly, minimalist make. Why not pick out a brighter coloured fabric for the central diamond block, to really make it pop? You can find this free Christmas stocking pattern by Lydia Nicholson on suzyquilts.com ee = : COUNT DOWN How ets thisadont calendar qt by Key of Klos Out Roc Pace th mnat Cmas tee cut whinging rel ooments- onthe bck eechone,youcan tos tin fst acy oranatefkindnes forthe iste pra Al Sreesctementeloshop bought event clerda wnat he mast! Purhose tne Gstras Choos Pr patter om Moyroomcom O° CHRISTMAS TREE IF you want the best-dressed tree in town, look no further. This Sugar Plum tree skirt by Evie Jespersen is a perfect, scrappy project that would work great with any combination of fabrics from your stash ~ it has space for anywhere from 16-20 fabrics of your choosing} You could opt for a rainbow of solids, or get in the Christmas spirit with leftover festive print fabrics. It's a real stash-buster, that's for sure! Plus, you'll be able to practise improv piecing and quilt-as-you-go 4 techniques in this skill-building design. 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BY LUCY PELTIERPRETTY POCKETS YOU WILL NEED Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. 1m RST = right sides together: aaa LEARN NEW TECHNIQUES WITH kas die SIMPLE EMBROIDERY STITCHES coe IN SPARKLY GOLD THREAD The fabrics inthis Ee From each of Felt B and Felt C cut: 1 Five (5) 3Y/n pocket squares, in pocket quares. femplate B and cut points on each marking and cut out to create the ‘v’ of the bottom of the calendar. 3 (8) 3¥sin poo mUsing @ heat around Template E and cut Template Aand ‘out on the drawn line, repeat so o 2) Template E you hs Forthe F) and F),m Template D, ofthe five lines of each flower. Ta do s0,you will need to break through the paper with the pen. Once the felt is marked, join up the points with a pen and ruler 1 create the five lines on these top flowers (Fig 8), DRS) ety ‘Transfer the numbers from the numbers /template provided onto the tear-away stabiliser using a pencil. Cut a rough square shape around each number, to create 24 individual numbers (Fig C). For each square of felt, mark 2 point ‘Win in and Min up from the bottom right-hand comer (Fig D) Potten eae ofan number on the marked point ofits corresponding felt colour square, using the picture of the aduent calendar to guide you. Tack to attach the stabiliser to the felt (Fig E) (cone strands of embroidery thread in yellow gold and use a whipped backstitch, To star, fret cut a 15in length of the thread which is created from six finer strands of thread. Separate two fine strands from the six. Thread the needle and knot the end (Fig F). CUTTING OUT TAKING THE NUMBERED FELT SQUARES O;, |r keeepehae cartes first create @ row of backstitches. Starting at the top of each number, take the needle from the wrong side to right side, then from the right side to the wrong side, approx Yuin along Fig G) [Bareback verona side ooh side another Yin along, then place the needle into the end of the fist stitch from right sido to wrong side, thus going backwards. Repeat, making back stitches to the end of the number, finishing on the wrong side 6 B 10-514 14 15 PRETTY POCKETS [odesiste i neato rong ede 10 right side at the bottom tip of the number and weave the needle and thread under the last stitch from bottom to top. This creates the ‘whipped’ part of a whipped backstitch (Fig H) Tp Repestitepocessin sep, weaving the needle under each stitch, taking the needle right side to wrong side atthe top point of the number. Weave the end of the thread through the stitches at the back of the felt and snip off any remainder (ig. ‘Wie w. GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG 41PRETTY POCKETS TTARING THE NUMBERED FEL T SQUARES [rere ha tetay saben, rst take out the tacking stitches. Then carefully tear the stabiliser from around and under the embroidered stitches of the umber with one hand, whilst keeping hold ofthe stitches with the othor Fig J) [omen ‘embroidered to the felt squares, ‘mark a point 3%in from the top edge of the background cotton fabric and halfway along the with (9¥in. [Bracers sane ohn the centre of the top is lined up with the marked point from step 16. Pin the square in place. JON pss arti teagan 2, and § so that the bottom of the squares are lined up with felt square 3 and there is Yéin gap between each square, Make sure they are in numerical lorder from lat to right (Fig K) Desnaratting trad machina stitch the first row of felt squares 1 the backing fabric Yen from the edges along the sides and bottom, leaving the top of each square unstitched (Fig U). Dicom ring tet main the ft squares of rows 2, 3 and 4, leaving 2 iki gap in between each row. perth rom hare are only four squares. The centre two squares (22 and 23} aro placed “sin away from the centre line. The outer two (24 ‘and 25) are then spaced at the usual Kin. ADDING THE FLOWERS ‘The centre flower is constructed with the fet flower pieces fram Templates ‘A, Band C. Place the larger (Template C)TOP TP FOR SEWING FRENCH KNOTS “Tako tho needle and thread wrong side to right side in the middle of the flower (ig O}. Wrap the thread around the needle three times. Place the tip ofthe needle into the feltand pull the thread taut (Fig P). Push the needle through the fabric right side to wrong side, keeping the thread taut al the way (Fig Q). Make one Fronch knot in the middle and ton more around this mide knot (Fig R). Weave the ends of thread into the stitches at the back and snip off any remainder. plece cantrally and approximately Jin ‘below the fifth row of felt squares. Place the Template B piece on top ofthe A piece, and then the Template C piece ‘on top of both. When stacking the pieces, rotate each piece so that the petals lie in the middle of the gaps (Fig M). Dieneet see 22th ener ten (Templates D, E and F), which should bbe placed either side of the centre flower Line up the flowers with the gaps between felt squares 21 and 22 and folt squares 23 and 24 respectively. Machine stitch the flowers in place along the marked lines of al three lower tops (Fig N). To embroider the centre ofthe flowers, use two strands of embroidery thread Inyellow gold to make French knots, Make PRETTY POCKETS FINISHING THE CALENDAR eo ‘one French knot in the middle and ten move around this middle knot (Figs O-Rl FINISHING THE CALEN Dy rate seit hot iron to remove any markings mace with the heat erasable fabric pen. Avoid pressing the French knots asthe iron will atten the stitches. Press the back of the calendar. Drie te extent pieces RST and place the interfacing on top. Pin in place, leaving a gap of about Sin along ‘the top seam. Sew the pieces together with a Kin seam allowance. Snip the corners and turn the: [calendar the right way out, through the gap. Press all seams fiat and top stitch ‘Yan from the edge around the sides and bottom edges (but not the top). Neatly hand sew the opening closed at the top edge seam, Bp] ceent chan oe welt {90 through, turn the top edge down by ‘hin atthe back ofthe calendar, pin and then machine stitch in place Yin from the ‘edge, to leave a Tin wide channel Fig 5. Bese dee eased! at the top. Wrap and tie the ends of the string around the dowel ends o fish 23807 rept bre 9 thesessone rchestage ee Ye bodicbeanicon (EB hada Lucy Peltier Paneer hoc sosre ‘ew. GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUITINGMAG £3,Template Template F | | Template A | KK | Template Flower templates A-F ENLARGE 200% Niele Aa Ste Olai/: SH Oe Ona leat 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 | rrervrocees | Number templates ENLARGE 200%(orm OTe - 7h ritatetarnt Pm oaalt tj ,__OveauTmemG é@ These sweet decorations are so simple to sew — use up scraps from your stash or go classic in festive red and white BY KYMONA TRACEYCANDY CUTIES Tne 2} Soe een NoTEs tmSeam allowances are in, unless otherwise noted RST = right sides together. WOE = width of fabric 1 Fabric supplied by Robert Kaufman (robertkaufman.com). FABRICS USED Solid fabrics are Kona Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman in Rich Red, Lpstick and White, CUTTING OUT] From the red fabric eut Ja One (1) 7Hin x Win. Fram the white fabric cut: One (1) Tin x Phin USE SMALL PIECES OF FABRIC FROM PAST PROJECTS TO WHIP UP THESE EASY-STITCH DECS! Using the Circle Template on www gathered hou/lovequitingmag, ‘race and cut from the cardstock: One (1) 2hin circle. Sew ared and white ap together Reghciesek ae Winx Srctangi: Aeravey you woul ita yurloipapdecoraton tobe theseme colouron baie, then se 2 Parva angle lee ofthe Fold the rectangle from step 4 in half, and stitch the raw edges of the shorter Side together, leaving a Min opening in the middle for the lalipap stick (Fig A Pe ‘With the wrong side facing, fold over in on the red fabric to the wrong side and stitch a large running sttch ight ‘round the edge (Fig 8). Leaving the needle attached, turn the cylinder right side out, and pull the thread gently to close the opening, The fabric will gather and take on a wheel shape as you pull the thread, Backstitch once and pull the needle 20 the inside of the cylinder to knot the thread to secure the closing. Working on the other side, fold the white fabric Min to the wrong side and stiteh a long running stitch around the edge, Before you close this end, place the circle of card inside the cylinder to form the round shape ofa lollipop. Centre the cerd by ensuring the front closure isin the middle (Figs C and D). [Oresc2e nicer ses push through the opening created in the seam in step A, then tape or glue the stick tothe ciecle of cara, [1 rene sist seco put the thread tight without breaking it to IRETARING THE LOLLIPOPclose the back opening, Backstitch once, knot the thread and pull the needle through the fabric to hide the knot Thread the button with embroidery ‘thread, then adhere it tothe front of the opening with glue or glue dot (Fig E) Note that you can stitch the button to the front if you prefer, however, you will need to use a shorter emoroidery needle for this precise placement stitching. Tie the ribbon to make e neat bow. Stitch itto the front of the lollipop with two small stitches to hold it in place, Use an eyelet setter to set an eyelet at the top of the lollipop. Create a hanging loop with a length of festive ribbon or ine, and thread) through thGet scrap happy with our easy peasy Christmas tree quilt - it combines simple squares and strips using a mix of fabrics from your stash! BY PAULA HOPE ‘ew. GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUICINGMAG £9PRINTS & PINES YOU WILL NEED ene ee ie ered NoTES ‘Seam allowances are in throughout, unless otherwise noted, 1 Press seams to one side, unless otherwise instructed, 1 FPP ~ Foundation Paper Piecing, 1 For FPP, set your stitch length to 15. 1 Find the FPP template for this project at worn gathored how/lovequitingmag. '§ FPP templates include seam allowance. 1 Label your cut pieces as noted for ‘eaty assembly ‘= Quilted by Mairi Burns of Lismore Quilting (ismorequiting com. 1 Fabrics supplied by LoveCrafts Mlovecrafts.com) FABRICS USED Green fabrics ace @ mixture from Riley Blake Designs, Moda and Makower. 1 Yellow fabric is Sunshine from the Studio Pop collection by Dashwood 1 White fabrics Bright White from the Cotton Couture collection by Michael Miler: THIS TRIO OF TREES WOULD LOOK FESTIVE PIECED IN RED AND WHITE, TOO! From the background fabric cut m Twenty nine (29) 2in x WOF, then subcut these strips as follows: ‘= Subeut three (3) strips into fifty two (62)2in squares (4). 1m Subcut five (5) strips into fifty ive (65) 2in x 3%in (8). ‘= Subcut three (3) strips into eighteen (18) 2in x Sin (©) ‘= Subcut three (3) strips into seventeen (17) 2in x 645n (0). ‘mSubcut four () strips into sixteen 16) in x in ‘= Subcut two (2) strips into five (©) 2in x Min ‘mSubcut four (4) strips into eleven (19/2in x Mn (6). ‘= Subcut one (1) strip into three (8) 2m x 12¥4in (HY, mSubcut two (2) strips into six (Zin x 18 ‘= Subcut one (1) strip into one (1 2in 15Hin (K) ‘= Subcut one (1) strip into one (1) in x 23in. Also from the background fabric, cut ‘mOne (1) 12in x WOF. Subcut 2s follows: mOne (1) 12%in x 20in (WW). mOne (1) Sin x 12/8 (0X, ‘One (1) Sin square (YY), One (1) Sin x6%4n (ZZ). Aso from the background fabric cut: Two (2) 33hn x WOF. Subcut as follows: ‘Three (3) 2%5in x 32in (Section AN, Three (3) 3in x Aisin (Section Aa), Three (3) 2% x 3in Section Bt). Three (3) 3%4n square (Section 83). Three (3) 2/5n x 3%in (Section C1). From each of the four (d) green fabrics cut Six @) Zin x22in. Subcut as follows: 1m Subcut four (2) strips into Zin squares, sm Subcut two (2) strips into 2in x Sin from each fat quarter. NOTE: You will need a total of one hundred and thirty six (134) 2in squares ‘and twenty five (25) in x Sin rectangles to.use randomly within the rows. From the yellow fabric cut Ja Three (3) Tin x 2%sn ection A2} Three (3) 2 x bin (Section AA) Three 3) thin x 2%5in (Section 82). Three (3) 1Hin x 2%in (Section C2), From the binding fabric cut: jm Five (5) 2/kin x WOF.PRINTS & PINES PIECING THE Begin with Rovr 1, laying out the pieces following Fig 1. Lay out Row 2 aboue, ‘ollowed by Row 3. Working a few rows ate time will help with the randomness of the green tree pieces, ‘Sew Row I together, Row 2 together Jand Row 3. Press seams, towards the ‘green fabrics or open if preferred. Sew ‘these three rows together into one unit. Next, ly out Row 4, Row 5, and Row 6 (Fig 2. Again, stitch these rons into strips, Press seams towards the treo pieces. Sew these rows into a uit. Work the same way, working through vee rows ata time into units, up to Row 18 (Figs 3-6). Work Rows 19 and 20 into a two-row unit Fig 7). Sew the units from steps 5-8 together in numerical oder, with Row 1 at the bottom and Row 20 at the top, a [Ofetoringshe sare eta by tee oti shoe Rowe 21 2 ae ; Al Row 25 23 (Fig 8) and stitch them into a unt. 2 Rewta a es i or ow (Fig 9), Piece Row 28 (Fig 10) Setthese Fig? Figo ‘threo units aside, OEM ‘Make sure it covers the whole section trim the excess fabric to Vin beyond the PIECED STAR BLOCKS pls atleast in, Securit in place with fold Postion the fabric for Section 2A, [TeetesseenAtempa ashe | scab ofgueor api RST with theft proce. piece of fabric for 1A, Postion the fabric onthe npritedsde ofyourtempatefoldyourpaper sorte ine Paiste deen te bri pontion with the wrong side against the paper. between Sections 1A and 24 and tun the template to the printed side ‘Ww. GATHERED HOW/LOVEUITINGMAG 7!and sew along the line between Sections ‘Wand 2A, Mako suro to begin and end your line of stitching a few stitches beyond teach end of the line. Ty cartitano the paper tompat. Make sure that when sewn, the Section 2A fabric will cover the entire section plus atleast Yin all the way around. You ean Use pin to secure the fabric, or carefully hold in place, as preferred. Bement shai Press the Section 2A piece away from ‘the Section 1A piece. [Geese ernie 16 10 piece Section 3A, Then continue piecing the remaining Sections in rhumerical order unt all ofthe Section A. ‘template is pieced. Press well and trim along the outer dashed line. Trin caehazston soit dostedscom line and then join Sections A and C together, using the red dots as a guide "2 WWWW.GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG. Al Star] | Fig Row 29 : xXx Star 3 ZZ | Figtt ‘to matching seams. Once joined attach the AC Section to the B Section. [Piereststers 1-7 mate tee star blocks. These blocks should measure Sin square unfinished. SS 'YY to the left side of Star 1, referring 10 Fig 12 above, D0 eee afer ate te beren of Star 2, referring to Fig 13 above.Ji see tatarnd piece 2.00 ht side of Star 3 and sew background piece ZZto the righthand side. Sew 8 2in x 23in background strip to the top of Star 3 unit Fig 14). Gena Tiree ts ren: ines the pioces asin the layout diagram. Sew Star unit 1 to the left side ofthe Row 21-23 unit. TB sen stunts an 3 together and sew to the top of rows 24-27. Add the 126i x 20in white rectangle to the left side of these joined rows. Press. DA soso wis ade in stops 21-22 ta the rows sewn in step 9, GUISES DB ite bec tre nb acre the width. Remove the selvedges and sev the two pieces together using a Jain seam, Press the seam open, Do reste gute art backing wat Make a quit sandwich by placing the ae bbacking fabric right side down, the batting soe fon top, then place the quit top centrally and right side up, Baste the layers together using your preferred method, TT outs dosed ie quit was longarm cuitted by Lismore Quilting With an edge-to-edge star design using Glide thread. Trim off the excess batting and backing fabric and square up the quilt. Start DB oeuihe beng sips togntar jend-to-end using diagonal seams. Press the seams open. Fold in half lengthways, WST, and press. DO serie iio icing en to te right side of the quit, creating a neat mitre at each corner. Fold the binding over to the back ofthe quilt, and secure temporarily with pins or binding clips. Hand stitch around the edge to finish Pauafriahed aa bad desoningeters ar dace ard wor 1 pobstichascan (3 pobstces Layout DiagramChristmas comes around only once, but our magazines can last all year. Celebrate the holidays with our special best- sellers and give a gift they will really appreciate. « Aspecial Christmas gift from only £23.99 - save up to 53% The perfect present they’ll love all year round eel Nga ks lah fa eur Delivered straight to your door Over 30 best-selling magazines, with a wide variety of interests to choose from.OVERSEAS READERS WHEN YOU SUBSCRIBE TODAY! he ‘Guiting 9° 4 oN AAS ms ees $49.95 for 13 issues (1 year subscription), saving 75%! OR Try 3 issues for $9.95 and then pay just $14.97 by quarterly continuous credit ¢ Subscription prices include delivery - Never miss an issue! 13 issues a year (1 year subscription) ORDER NOW — DON'T MISS OUT!TECHNIQUE FOCUS \WWeW.GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUITTINGMAG 7:TECHNIQUE FOCUS Foundation Paper Piecing, or FPP as itis sometimes referred to, can be used to make simple blocks, like Flying Geese, or complicated designs that would be hard to achieve with classic piecing FPP starts out with a design printed on paper which you use to align your fabrics in the correct positions and then sew along the lines. Starting out with FPP can feel a bit daunting, but with practice you can achieve some remarkable results! kk &=—=CSTSTTf Paper - the thinner the better. You can get speciality FPP paper, but equally you can use some thin printer paper. Ideally you will be able to see through the paper if you hold it up to the light. mA ruler on which itis easy to see the Yin mark is best. 1m Reduce your sewing machine stitch length to approx 1.5. This will make it easier to remove the paper at the end without pulling the stitches apart. In addition, you will need a rotary cutter and access to an iron. INDEASTAIONG TP TTTENN. aca man wee ana i |FReunesnaerter — wetanod 5 /\ 4 oftrosecionsYoucorpets———HECING THE CHISTAS THEE / Shetenpte none Pantouthe FF enpste you /? : alphabetical order. It isimportant bbe using. (Find the Christmas Tree 10 follow the correct order as this. template featured here by searching ‘takes into account which fabrics bitly/LPaTemplates). Ifyou aro new to need to be sown fist and last. FPP then it can help to print out an extra ‘template and cut apart the sections. You [seme FFP vmpltes come ‘can use the cut out pieces to get the in several parts, which aro correct sized fabric pieces. Itcan also completed seperately before behelpful to coloura little piece ofeach Fig sewing together to complete section, to help you remember which the whole design. IFitis a colour fabrics to use (Fig Al. complicated design, then there vill be markers for where to join Place the cut pieces onto the wrong and instructions on the order in side of the fabrie and eut out with a which to sew together. generous Yin seam added on (Fig 8). Most patterns will be printed 7] On the uncut template, fold along each including the Yin seam; itis line and then open out. This will help in important that the fabric extends _—_alater step. Note that you place the fabric beyond this line. f@ pattern conte the back ofthe printed template, does not include a Yin seam because the template is the miror image ‘then use a ruler to add Yin of the finished design. all around the template. On the back of the template, place This tutorial uses.a simple » the fabric for Section 1, right side up, “\ Christmas tree as an example, over the whole of the Section 1 (Fig C). broken down into two parts ‘You can hold up the template to ‘TB WWW.GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUILTINGMAG.TECHNIQUE FOCUS ‘a window to make sure that the fabric extends Yéin beyond the Section 1 lines Fig D. Place the fabric for Section 2 7 RST with the fabric for Section 1 (Fig) Turn over 30 that the paper is facing you and pin along the line between Section 1 and 2 (Fig F) J/)) Before you sew along the pinned line, tun the template over and ‘open out the fabric for Section 2. Make sure that itis big enough to cover the whole of the Section, plus some extra for the seam allowance (Fig G). Once checked, place the pieces RST again. |] Tumback over and sew along the ine between Section 1 and 2 with 2 short stitch length. Lock the stitch at the start and end (Fig H). ‘Open out the piece and then press with an iron (Fig Before you add the fabric for Section 3, fold over the template ‘along the line between Section 1 and 3. Using a Yin ruler, i back the seams to Yin. Trimming back the hin sear helps to line up the next section (Fig) 14 Unfold the template and turn back ‘over. Place the fabric for Section \Wvew GATHERED HOW/LOVEQUIETINGMAG 79TECHNIQUE FOCUS r. L-€ Te] as Zz]: 3 RST, matching up with the %sin seam you just trimmad (Fig K) Fin along the line between Sections 1 and 3, turn over and check that when sewn twill cover the whole of Section 3, J Sew along the line between | O Sections 1 and 3. Open out and press (Fig L). Repeat steps 14-16 to add the fabric for Section 4 (Fig Ml J/] Tur over and trim back the completed Part A template tothe Yéin seam line (Fig N) For the Part 8 template start with ‘the centre Section 1 and then, Using the same method as above, add Section 2 and then 3. Make sure you are covering the din seam line {8s well asthe indvidual sections. If Section 1 isa small piece of fabric, you can use a bit af fabrie glie to hold itn placo (Fig ©). ‘Once Part Bis completed, trim back ta the Main seam line. (Place template Part B RST with ‘the bottom of Template Part A and sew together with a Yin sear; this will be along the solid line (Fig P) Press the seam open and press. Carefully remove the paper to finish (Figs Q and R.PROJECT: FPP CHRISTMAS TREE BAG Now you can practise your FPP skills and make a Christmas Tree drawstring bag to show them off! Seam allowances are lin, Unless otherwise stated Press seams open throughout, Unless otherwise instructed RST = right sido together: WST = wrong sides together. FPP ~ Foundation Paper Piecing. All fabrics are from the Hole Punch Collection by Ruby Star Society From the green fabric cut ‘One (1) 23in x 17in, Set aside for later From the remaining green fabric cut Five (6) 1in x Sin. Two (2) 2ihin x Sin Two (2) 3%in x Sin Three (3) S¥sin squares, Cut in half diagonally to get a total of six 6) triangles. One (1) 9/in x 3in rectangle. TECHNIQUE FOCUS Choose the colours for your first ‘bauble and, if helpful, make colour marks on the FPP template to remind you which colours go where. Using the techniques in the tutorial, ‘complete template Parts A and 8. Start with Section 1 of Part A and work in numerical order, Remember that you place the fabric on the side without the printed lines on, Sew together Sections A and B to complete Bauble 1, Repeat to make 2a total of six completed baubles. Lay out your first three baubles with four 1%hin x Sin green rectangles. Sew them together and then add a green triangle at each end, using Fig 1 on p82 as a guide, Lay out two baubles with one ‘Whin x Sin green rectangle and two 28 together and then add a green triangle at each end, referring to Fig 2. xin rectangles. Sew them Lay out the last bauble with two Thin x Sin green rectangles. Sew them together and then add ‘a green triangle at each end, refering 10 Fig 3 asa guide.TECHNIQUE FOCUS AI ALZIZI ABEE. Fig! Fig Fig3 Sew the three rows together and then sew a 9¥4in x 315in green rectangle to the top (Fig 4). Where the bottom straight seams of the triangles are not sewn, fold under by vin and press, TOPeeretrshed tp sate side up on the back of the 23in x 17in green rectangle and draw around, Cut out on the drawn line to get the back of the bag. Repeat with twa pieces which ‘will become the lining. []Peeeshs fone andback ofthe bag onta batting and quilt as desired. Paula drew lines to create some bauble string and quilted ‘these with 12 Aurif thread. ‘Once quited, rim back to the original tree shape. ‘at thin, Repeat with the back of the Pull the bag outer through the CONSTRUCTING THE DRAUSTRING 3AG-—bag'and the second folded rectangle Eo et eedtiors chopstick [pitas fn x3i roan rectangle or pointed object to push out the ‘and fold in each end by Yin | ieperpe-pendarteisrted shape. Once you are happy with the ‘wice. Top stitch the ends, {op and sew across the top with @ shape, sew up the gap in the lining Yin seam, Repeat with the back bag and then push the lining into the bag. ‘[Bfetdthetepeicbedrectongles pace nd ine acorn pace inhalf lengthways and press. Dy eet core trou the ‘This is the channel for the cord. TG rapes woe oa by cord channels so that it goes folding a 7/4in x 6in black or brown around twica, in order to finish the [ARsei etait aT lipoceinbrngtmasane ip rawstring bag. Knot the ends to with the bag top,so that the stitching around the sides and bottom. secure them. top raw edges ae aligned and centred. Baste stitch in place er ntctaten ADDING THE STAR 1 of the bag front, aligning the rv Diss the sar temple to cat ot iL ledges and then baste stitch in place. two star shapes. Place the stars \WST and topstitch around the shape, [ROPeR owt bah sides and match leaving a gap in the bottom. up, RST, the front and back bag fits alte knee places Pn ol Ack ace toy eating to ‘round and then carefully sew around he tara firm shape and then all ofthe edges, except fora din gapin —_sewup the gap. the bottom of the bag I ing, DA ser seater pin tora backof ‘the star Pin the star to the top [Oki the corer to reduce some of the bag to finish ‘of the seam bulk and trim into the sharp comers; this will help to push out the tree shape. Be careful not to cut through the seams.Bauble Part B ACTUAL SIZE Bauble Part A ACTUAL SIZEDRESSMAKING @ SEWING 9) The An event for anyone < Knitting peaks lercontte Sonia BO ae oT theknittingandstitchingshow.comDON’T MISS OUT! = Subscribe by 9 November to get this issue sent straight to your door. See p22 for more!” wt ww MAKE IT... Scrappy HSTs by Claire Campion Crochet-inspired quilt by Karen Lewis 7% Baby quit and blocks set by Daisi Toegel - ¥ Face cushions by Shikira Alleyne-Samuel a Jogakbo coasters by Ye Jin Shin p “ PLUS 20 exclusive retro floral & appliqué templates!” e « =FIND MORE EXCLUSIVE TULA CONTENT ON Missed our last Tula Pink exclusive collector's supplement on issue 90? 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SE SEARCH IN THE APP STORETA, Cy ERSreread 6 4 ar ae A e Quilt Layout Diagram “To make the whole quit Peach fabric (Peachy Keen): fone (1) fat quarter Light orange fabric Pumpkin}: fone (1) fat eighth sm Dark orange fabric (Mandarin fone (1) at quarter ImPink fabric (Perfect Pink): yd sm Burgundy fabric (Claret) cone (1) fat eighth Lime fabric (Limeade): Yd Light green fabric (Avocado): fone (1) fat quarter 'mMid green fabric (Pasture) fone (1)fat eighth ‘mDark green fabric (Evergreen): Yayd ‘m Deep grven fabric (Kop): cone (1) fat quarter ‘mBrown fabric (Mushroom): yd ‘= White fabric (Linen White): yd Batting: 68in x 78in ‘mBacking fabric: 4/eyd Binding fabric: Yd HOT PINK AND LIME STRIPES MAKE A STRIKING STATEMENT ON CRISP WHITE Block Layout Diagram NOTES ‘=Seam allowances are Yin, unless otherwise noted 1=Press seams to one side or open, 2s preferred 1m Label cut pieces for easy assembly. ‘a Refer to the Layout Diagram throughout {for placement of pieces and colours, RST ~ right sides together [= WST = wrong sides together, lm WOF = width of fabric. 1" Fabrics eupplied by Windham Fabrics (windhamfabrics com 15 FPP = Foundation Paper Piecing, ‘For FPP templates, eeam allowances are included around the outer edge only 15Find the templates for this block at www.gathered.how/lovequltingmag, ‘or scan the OR code on p89, 1m Shorten to your stitch length to 1.5 for Foundation Paper Piecing, FABRIC USED Al fabrics in this project are from the Ruby and Bee Solids collection by Heather Ross and Annabel Wrigley for Windham Fabrics.Fig! Fig2 Fig CUTTIN Ti From the pink fabric cut sm Three (3) 3in x 18in (A. From the lime fabric cut Two (2) 3in x 18in From the brown fabric cut JOne (1) Tin x 2%in (C) From the white fabric cut: Tivo (2) Bin « 12%in (O) Two (2) Phin x 11%in One (i) Tin square (F 1mTwo (2) 3%4in x 7%in (G). One (1) in x 15%in(H) PIECING THE BLOCK Sew together the A and B pieces along the long edges, alternating the colours, ross seams towards the A pieces (Fig 1). Use the template to cut a triangle from the centre. Align the dashed guidelines of the template with the seams of the stripe unit Fig 2, Take one D piece, and arrange with the short edges at the top and bottom of your work surface, Measure and mark thin from the bottom right commer. Align your quilt ruler with the top right corner, and the mark at the bottom. Cut away the small viangle (Fig 3, - N & Figs Place the trimmed D piece RST withthe striped triangle along the angled edges. The bottom corner of the triangle should overhang by approx in, Sew in place and press the seam towards D (Fig 4). Repeat the process in steps 7-8 to [add the other D piece to the opposite side of the triangle. When trimming D, ‘measure and mark from the bottom left corner, and cut a diagonal from this point to the top left point to make a mirror image piece (Fig 5). | Wilts repeiseitabieostaaas centring the triangle and leaving 2ppr0x Tin above the point Tree ete then join H to the top. Press seams way from the centre, This completes the striped wee top. Scanheratofind this block's templates and catch oponsllthe blocks Sie ctthsBOM serenso for ma Bae Shannon Fraser Meda ult deer and tran es ere ‘erpethe dost Ye stemorfncecksonscom (8 stannonasaicions [Deepest the botom of ¢ pressing the seam towards F. Then Join G to either side, pressing seams ‘away from the centre. This completes the trunk of the block. Taeene omelets rit the " bottom of the tree top. 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