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Inspired by Nature

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FOR YOU AND
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Meet
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New Kid on the Block
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W
hen asked, most
creative folk will
say they take
inspiration from everywhere,
and although the journalist
in me would like them to be
more specific (for the sake
of interesting copy you
understand), the creative part
of me knows its the truth. It might be the sight of a
single feather found on a walk, the cuff of a vintage
blouse, or perhaps the overheard snippet of a
conversation. Each of these things have triggered
an idea for me recently, with the former being the
seed of inspiration behind this May issue of
Popular Patchwork.
With the designers briefed to channel their creative
skills towards nature, their projects this month are a
varied mix of gentle designs and bold drama, from
the Ditsy Daisy and Birds in the Landscape quilts
(page 24 & 32) through to the Sea Storm designs
(page 38 & 49), and much more in-between.
In addition to our patterns and features, this month
we are calling on all quilting and sewing groups out
there, to gather your collective inspiration and design
a show-stopping quilt as we launch our exciting
new design competition. With an array of fabulous
prizes to be won, make sure you are quick to enter
as spaces are limited! (page 72)
But for now, if like me, the rain is drumming
against your window and dark skies are still not
showing any sign of a reprieve, I trust the beautiful
projects on the following pages will keep you busy
until the softer days of summer arrive along with

Emma
next months issue!

popularpatchwork.com

MAY 2017 3
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Contents
MAY 2017
38

Projects
15 INSPIRATION
A simple solution for stashing pretty ribbons

16 HANGING BASKETS
not just for plants!

20 INSPIRATION
Cotton spool storage to feel good about

24 DITSY DAISY QUILT

A beautiful quilt for natural style

32 BIRDS IN THE LANDSCAPE

A sweet quilt for bird lovers

38 STORM AT SEA LAP QUILT

Try out a traditional block with this stunning quilt

49 FLOOR CUSHION
The perfect accessory for comfort and style

52 ORANGE PEEL QUILT

Simple and stylish beginners quilt
32 62
62 SUMMER BUCKET BAG
A gorgeously bright bag for days in the sun

70 POCKET BUNTING
With a cute twist

76 PINCUSHIONS
The more the merrier simply irresistible, pretty
and practical pincushions

80 PEEK-A-BOO FARM (part 2)

The perfect playmat for inquisitive little hands

4 MAY 2017
 CONTENTS

24 Features
29 Q&A
Meet textile artist Gaia di Paola

58 MICHAEL CAPUTO
Sophie Harper meets the new kid on the block

72 COMPETITION
Get together and let your imagination run wild
with our fabulous design competition

88 QUILT CON 2017

Mandy Munroe reviews the talent on show at
this years exhibition

96 THE PATCHWORK OF MY LIFE

Pam Lintott shares her love of sunflowers,
cocktails, and jelly rolls with us

Regulars
3 EDITORS WELCOME
A look at this months issue

6 NEWS & REVIEWS

Whats happening in the world of patchwork
88 58
10 SWATCH THIS SPACE
Round up of the latest must-have fabrics

12 TAKE ME HOME
This months pick of desirables

22 AT HOME WITH
How to style the Ditsy Daisy quilt

42 BOOKSHELF
The latest tomes to add to your library

44 STUARTS SURGERY
Backing your quilt

46 SHOW & TELL

16 Your latest makes

66 GIVEAWAYS
This months freebies

75 COMING NEXT MONTH

Dont miss next issue!

86 SUBS
Let us deliver to your door!

90 WHAT'S ON
Pick your area and choose your event

MAY 2017 5
Totes amazing LIBERTY BELLE
An overenthusiastic trip to the Any visit to London for me will always include
library has left me with a tote bag a visit to Liberty and a pleasurable hour in the
short of a strap! Rather than fix haberdashery department. In between times,
it, which would be the sensible I can get my Liberty fix care of this new collection
thing, Im on the lookout for a of fabrics from Alice Caroline. Working closely with
replacement and am pleased to the famous store, Alice has chosen her favourite
have found this new kit from prints and created an exclusive collection of
Oakshott Fabrics. Designed by gorgeous new colourways including the popular
Helen Butcher (LittlePatchPockets), Betsy, Mitsi, Poppy and Daisy. There are also
it comes in three attractive two printed patchworks that are brand new
designs: Jacobs Ladder based on for both Liberty and Alice Caroline.
the traditional rail fence block, From 5 for a fat quarter, alicecaroline.co.uk
En Pointe with half square
triangles and added floating inset
squares, and Needles and Pins
which features squares and slim
rectangles. Each kit is supplied
with Oakshotts 100% mercerised
shot cotton fabrics in iridescent
jewel tones. Once made, I promise
Ill be sticking to my Kindle.
En Pointe in Ruby Reds is pictured
here. From 32,
oakshottfabrics.com

NEWS & REVIEWS

Keeping you in the loop with the latest news from the craft world

OFF STRIPE QUILT

DOWNLOAD
We came across this strip pieced quilt pattern
from FreeSpirit and thought it was far too lovely
to keep to ourselves. Designed by Liza Prior Lucy,
its a bold and simple design that showcases the
Artisan Collection by Kaffe Fassett and is perfect
for beginners. The finished quilt measures
80in x 94in and is free to download from the
Rhinetex website at http://bit.ly/2m2Bj9r.
Youre welcome!

Thats handy!
If you fancy trying out the pizza technique, help is at hand with this water-soluble fleece.
Simply sandwich your fabric pieces, yarns and ribbons between two pieces of Soluvlies,
pin and tack in place and then machine stitch all the layers together. Once the Soluvlies
is rinsed away, youll have a unified piece. Its also handy for creating motifs, appliqus,
and collages without any evidence of a backing material give it a try. 7.99,
crafts@stockistenquiries.co.uk

6 MAY 2017
 NEWS & REVIEWS

SHOP TALK
Were always interested to know what makes our readers tick,
so each month were asking one of your favourite shops to tell
us a bit about themselves and which products, old and new,
are popular with their customers. First off, were getting to
know Village Fabrics in Oxfordshire.

Located in the historic market town of Wallingford, on the River

Thames, were a unique one-stop-shop offering a large selection
of 100% American cottons (including Moda, Marcus Brothers,
Hoffman, and Kona Bay) and an extensive collection of batiks
and 1930s prints. As well as a permanent Christmas Room with
seasonal fabrics, advent calendars and panels, youll also find
a wide range of haberdashery products, waddings, books, and
Husqvarna sewing machines. All our kits, patterns, and block of
the month programmes are created by our in-house designers
and are exclusive to us.
Oldie but Goodie: Moroccan Journey
Pattern. This is typical of what we offer
at Village Fabrics. Moroccan Journey
was originally a kit, but has proved
so popular that it was turned into a
pattern when the fabrics for the kit
were no longer available.
STYLISH DOLLS
I know were all grownups, but theres something quite irresistible
about these dolls in a cool, retro, toys-with-attitude kinda way.
Refreshingly, there are girl and boy dolls; some casual and some a bit
fancier. My favourite is the artist doll complete with smock and palette.
There are four basic body and head shapes with full-sized templates
and simple step-by-step artworks and instructions to help you on
your way. I quite like the idea of placing them on my mantelpiece but
theyre probably designed to be played with (harrumph).
Sew Your Own Dolls 25 stylish dolls to make and personalize, Louise
Kelly, CICO Books, 12.99

New on the Block: Spring Fair

This range of 60 weight Mettler threads is new in stock. West Dean College is always
In a wonderful array of colours, and priced at only worth a trip, if only to walk
2 per reel, they are a perfect choice for needle turn around its beautiful grounds.
appliqu and English paper piecing. An even better reason to visit
is for the Arts and Craft Festival
Close to Our Hearts: Yvonne, the owner of Village in early June when youll be
Fabrics, has a passion for all treated to live arts and craft
things Japanese. Geishas is a block of demonstrations, hands-on
the month programme that she taster workshops and shopping
designed for the shop. It includes from 120 quality makers and
sashiko, folded patchwork, embroidery designers. The workshops are
and machine appliqu, and is a great value and include Wendy
constant bestseller. The programme Dolans Painted and Machine
runs for 11 months and costs 20.50 Embroidered Landscapes
per month, which includes postage on the Saturday (pictured
within the UK. here). I tried my hand at screen-printing when I went last year and
came home with a couple of pretty decent souvenirs. Therell also
Village Fabrics, 4/5 St Leonards Square, Wallingford, Oxon, be music, a chance to sample fresh local produce and free entry to
OX10 0AS, villagefabrics.co.uk, 01491 204100 award-winning West Dean Gardens.
Village Fabrics are offering a 5% discount to all customers 2-4 June, early bird tickets 10 (12 on the day), children under 16
quoting Popular Patchwork. Offer closes 12 May. free, two-hour taster workshop 12.50 westdean.org

MAY 2017 7
NEWS & REVIEWS

COURSE PICKS
Our pick of courses with a focus on pattern

GET SET FOR A

BLOOMING GREAT
TEA PARTY
Marie Curie and Mel Giedroyc are asking you to
hold a Blooming Great Tea Party to raise money for
the charity between 23-25 June. Get together with
friends and family and hold a tea party or have a
special tea break with colleagues. Perhaps you
could make a table runner or placemats with a daffodil theme to decorate
your table? The money you raise will help Marie Curie care for people living
with a terminal illness and their families across the UK.
To register, or for tea party inspiration, visit mariecurie.org.uk/teaparty
and share your photos and stories in our gallery and forum at
popularpatchwork.com
The Language of Flowers
Have you heard of floriography? It was very popular in the
Victorian era and is commonly known as the language of
flowers. Floral gifts and arrangements were used to send
coded messages to recipients allowing them to express
feelings that could not be spoken aloud. In this three-day
course, Hillary Beattie teaches you how to make a collaged
and stitched floral panel with hidden meaning. Youll need
some experience of free-motion stitching but no art skills are
required.
Thursday 18 May to Saturday 20 May, 10am-4pm, 205,
The Minerva Arts Centre, High Street, Llanidloes, Powys,
SY18 6BY, quilt.org.uk

Jelly Roll Bargello Patchwork

Craft Sanctuary A day class designed to inspire and motivate, youll learn
Craft and sanctuary are both about fabric and colour selection and working with long
up there on my favourite words strips of fabrics. The aim is to walk away with a fully
list, and added together they composed design ready to sew into a finished bargello quilt
describe a perfect weekend top. You will need a basic knowledge of patchwork and
of making and relaxation. The know how to use a rotary cutter and ruler.
next Craft Sanctuary event Saturday 10 June, 9:30am-4:30pm, 30, Exeter Sewing
takes place at Milton Inn House Machine Company, 7 Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LD,
in Oxfordshire and offers three exetersewing.co.uk
workshops in blackwork with
beading, needlepoint tapestry,
and cross-stitch over two days.
Traditional Hand Quilting
The idea is to learn each of Abigail Booth of Forest + Found teaches the art of hand-
these skills in the form of a mini project to take home with you. Im stitched quilting in this one day workshop. Youll learn
particularly keen on the cushion tapestries by Helena Ben-Zenou shell various stages of the technique from layering a quilt ready
be on hand together with Kate Barlow (blackwork) and Emma Sturrock for stitching and using a blind stitch for binding to create a
(cross-stitch) to run the workshops. Oh, and did I mention the swimming clean finish. Explore the traditional baptist fan technique
pool and the sauna, and the 22 glorious acres of parkland? Which brings used by Amish quilt makers or transfer a design of your own
me to another of my favourite words bliss. making onto fabric of your choice.
12-14 May, from 425 for a two-night stay including all kits, food and Sunday 28 May, 11am-5pm, 105, Raystitch, 66-68 Essex
accommodation, craftsanctuary.co.uk Road, London, N1 8LR, raystitch.co.uk

8 MAY 2017
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SPRING SHOWS 2017

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Tales from the souk
The city of Marrakesch is famously
known for its hustle and bustle,
winding alleys and profusion of
aromas and colours to tantalise the
senses. In this new Marrakech
collection from Gtermann, paisley
prints are given a contemporary
update in a wealth of colours
combining dusky pinks and inky blues.
gutermann@stockistenquiries.co.uk

SWATCH THIS SPACE

Weve caught the travel-bug this month with fabric highlights that include
Marrakesch by Gtermann and the Mexico-inspired Fiesta Fun by Art Gallery
Fabrics. The You Can Can dancing ladies from Freespirit even add a sprinkle
of Parisian decadence! Our mini-make is a Japanese-style pincushion by
Jemima Schlee using the restrained and elegant Floral Splendor range by
Makower. For how-to-make instructions turn to page 76. With fabrics this
good, theres almost no need to step on a plane!

Mexicana
Say Ole and inject some carnival spirit into
your life with this cheerful collection from Art
Gallery Fabrics. Designed by Dana Willard,
the Fiesta Fun range is a juicy mix of colours
including the wonderfully dotty Confetti
Piata and Happy Streamers with its wavy
garland design. hantex.co.uk

10 MAY 2017
 FABRIC ROUND UP shopping

Riot of colour
In the updated Spring collection from Kaffe
Fassett for Freespirit, large-scale chestnut leaves
and blossoms sit together with striped tulips and vintage shells in a
saturated explosion of colour. Kaffes long-term collaborator Brandon
Mably has added in the fabulous dancing ladies and jolly zigzags.
Bonkers but works a treat! sales@rhinetex.com

Turn to page
76 to make
your own
pincushion

Spring fresh
Fresh modern florals and delicate coordinating designs make the Floral
Splendor collection by Cathy Nordstrm for Andover Fabrics one to watch.
The range includes 19 prints combining warm and cool shades for a spring
palette of quiet, soothing tones.
sales@makoweruk.com

MAY 2017 11
 TAKE ME HOME
Fill your home with all things flowery, feathery, and flighty with tempting buys from the
Popular Patchwork team

1 blanket to
give away
See page 67

Kissing Squirrels Picnic Blanket, 36

anorakonline.co.uk
Pucker up

Blue Tit Bicycle Bell, 4.95

dotcomgiftshop.com
Ding dong!

Walk in the Park Note Cards, 8.99

waterstones.com
A walk on the wild side

12 MAY 2017
 shopping TAKE ME HOME

Ceramic Rose Candleholder, 12.50

miramira.ie
Coming up roses

Orla Kiely Plant Pot, 16.99

oakroomshop.co.uk
Grow your own

Fox Head Craft Tape, 4

hobbycraft.co.uk
Cute and crafty

Circus Buttons, 3.36

groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk Foxglove Seeds, 2.95
Floral fantasia whatyousow.co.uk
Blooming lovely

2 kits to
give away
See page 67

Personalised Wooden Leaf Photos, 24 Cross-stitch Butterfly Kit, 24.99

notonthehighstreet.com sewandso.co.uk
Natural beauty Flutterly beautiful

MAY 2017 13
 INSPIRATION

Ooh!that...
I like
Ribbon Box Dont get your ribbons in a twist! Take a
plain shoe box, and decorate with a photocopied length
of your favourite ribbon. Measure up and make some
cardboard dividers, punch a few holes in the side and
add some rivets! Now thats pretty organised!

MAY 2017 15
 STORAGE BASKETS
These little hanging baskets are a great way to organise treasures in your home
by Jemima Schlee

See
pattern
sheet for
templates

16 MAY 2017

SKILL LEVEL
MATERIALS
81.5 x 28cm (32 x 11in) fabric for the outer
81.5 x 28cm (32 x 11in) wadding
89 x 28cm (35 x 11in) lining fabric
53.5cm x 6.5cm (21 x 2in) contrasting
fabric for binding the top edge
12.5cm (5in) of 1cm (in) wide cream
herringbone tape
FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 20cm (8in) wide,
25cm (10in) high
PREPARATION
Use in seam allowance throughout
unless otherwise stated in the
instructions.
These little baskets can be used
to store toiletries or lingerie and
make great gifts
JEMIMA
HANDY HINT:
This project uses the lining to
self-bind the seam allowances. If you
perfer, in step 11 you can trim the
excess lining flush with the seam
allowance, then neaten the edge with
a close zigzag stitch instead.
FIG 1: The quilted and trimmed panel
FIG 2: Making the darts
Storage Baskets HOME ACCESSORY PROJECT
Cutting instructions
1 Using template A (main body) from the Pat-
tern Sheet, cut one piece of outer fabric and
one piece of wadding. Make sure the fabric is
cut on the fold as indicated on the template.
2 Using template B (base), cut one piece of
outer fabric and one piece of wadding.
3 Using template C (binding), cut one piece
in contrasting fabric. Make sure the fabric is
cut on the fold as indicated on the template.
4 From the lining fabric cut:
One 26 x 11in rectangle
One 9in x 8in rectangle
Sewing instructions
1 . Lay the 26 x 11in rectangle of lining fabric
on a surface, right side down. Place the wad-
ding cut from template A in the centre and
smooth, then place the outer fabric cut from
template A on top of the wadding.
2 Using a longish (316in) stitch on your sewing
machine, and working from the centre out to
either edge, quilt vertical lines approximately
in apart, making sure you start and finish at
the edge of the wadding.
3 Use sharp scissors to trim away all the back, fold the raw, short end forwards by
excess lining fabric along three edges, in. Fig 6
FIG 3: Sewing the sides together
FIG 4: Neatening the side seam
leaving an extra in selvedge along one
short edge. Fig 1
4 Lay your work lining side up and use the
template from the Pattern Sheet to mark
the four darts. Stitch the darts by machine,
press them away from the centre and either
tack or topstitch them into position. Fig 2
5 Fold your work, outer sides together, so
that the two short ends meet, aligning the
raw edges of the wadding/outer fabric.
Fig 3. Tack or pin along this edge before
stitching a in seam along it.
6 Press the seam to the right. Fold the
excess lining fabric over the raw edges of the
seam to encase it. Stitch the excess lining in
place to neaten the side seam. Fig 4
7 Turn the work right sides out. Take the
piece of herringbone tape, fold it in half,
press and pin to the centre back of the top
edge. Fig 5
8 Take the strip of binding fabric and place
it right side down around the top raw
edge of your work. Its centre should align
with the centre of the front. Work in one
direction towards the centre of the back,
pinning the binding into place. Align the top
raw edges and, when you get to the centre
FIG 5: Pinning the tape into position
FIG 6: Pinning the binding in place
MAY 2017 17
HOME ACCESSORY PROJECT Storage Baskets
FIG 7: Hand sewing the binding
FIG 8: Trimming the quilted bottom circle
18 MAY 2017
FIG 9: Pinning the bottom circle into position
FIG 10: Neatening edge of the base
9 Pin the other half of the binding around the
edge, overlapping the first folded end as you
finish. Stitch a in seam around the top edge,
stitching twice over the tape for extra strength.
Turn your work inside out again, with the
lining facing you. Fold the binding over to
encase the raw edge and hand sew. Fig 7
10 Create the quilted circular base piece in
the same way as the sides in steps 1 and 2,
cutting away the excess lining fabric so that
it is in larger than the outer and wadding.
Fig 8
11 Turn your work inside out and pin the
circular base piece to the bottom edge
make sure you are working with the outer
fabrics right sides together. Take your time
to fit the straight edge to the circular edge,
aligning the raw edges of the wadding and
leaving the lining edge of the base piece
beyond the other raw edges. Fig 9
12 Once you are happy with the fit of the
base, stitch a in seam around it. Using the
same method as step 6, use the excess lining
fabric to encase the seam allowance, folding
it over the seam and sewing it down by hand
with over stitch. Turn the basket right sides
out and it is ready to hang. Fig 10
WHERE TO BUY
Jemima used fabrics from the Blue Sky
collection designed by Laundry Basket
Quilts for Andover: makoweruk.com
Similar fabrics are available from quilt
fabric shops or see our advertisers for
online stockists.
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Ooh!that...
I like
Pillbox Spool Storage Make searching for
the perfect spool a thing of the past, and store
similar shades in a pillbox. Go on you know it
will make you feel better!

20 MAY 2017
 Lewis & Irene
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 At home with...
YOUR DITSY DAISY QUILT
Every month we show you how to bring one of our featured projects to life in your home.
This month weve chosen to style the Ditsy Daisy quilt by Judith Hollies on page 24...

Style tips DAINTY FLORALS

Unplug, relax and unwind with your Ditsy Daisy quilt amidst a backdrop of calming
neutrals with a Scandi feel; this is a room to take things slowly. Write a letter rather than
firing off an email. Light a candle and put your feet up while listening to your favourite
music. Pale, painted furniture sits amid dusky blues and pinks with a flash of colourful
citrus. Accessories bring in hints of wildlife and the world around us. To create a
sanctuary that is all your own, frame up treasured family photos and souvenirs of
favourite trips. Keep backgrounds muted and let the memories sing.

Aged Undertone Candlestick, 15 Applique Tree of Life Cushion, 39

sweetpeaandwillow.com, 0345 257 2627 in-spaces.com, 07860 773691

Dog Shade, Green, 63.75 World in Hemispheres, 95

lushlampshades.co.uk, 0208 694 1664 pastellane.co.uk, 07949 339416

22 MAY 2017

Antiqued Stag Head, 80
frenchbedroomcompany.co.uk,
01444 415430
Cotton & Jute Indigo Printed Stonewashed
Dhurrie, 115
iansnow.com, 07769 896762
AT HOME WITH Ditsy Daisy Quilt
Les Milles Footstool, 199.99
my-furniture.co.uk, 0800 092 1636 We asked the consultants at
Fired Earth to suggest some
colours in their range to
complement our quilt, each
creating a different mood.
Welkin Blue
This beautiful blue takes inspiration
from the clear blue of a summer
sky and is the perfect shade to
complement pretty floral motifs.
A Dip in the Lake
Sitting on the cusp of blue and green,
this is a particularly versatile shade.
Its an ideal choice as part of an
eye-catching palette that echoes
the subtle combinations to be
found in nature.
Amara Rustic Wooden
Writing Desk, 528
alexanderandpearl.co.uk, 0208 508 0411
Wax Myrtle
A shade that exudes warmth without
competing with the colours its
used with. This makes it a fantastic
backdrop for a colourful quilt.
Orchard Pink
A dusky shade with an almost
nostalgic, vintage feel, this looks
stunning layered with accents of
taupe, ochre and gold.
Matt Emulsion, 39.50 for 2.5 litres
firedearth.com,
Teardrop Sideboard, 595 0845 366 0400
loaf.com, 0845 468 0698
MAY 2017 23
 DITSY DAISY QUILT
Welcome in summer with this pretty flower quilt
by Judith Hollies

24 MAY 2017
SKILL LEVEL

MATERIALS
Eight fat quarters for the Hydrangea
blocks
One fat quarter for the Daisy and See
Hydrangea block centres pattern
2.25m (2yd) fabric for the background sheet for
and border template
m fabric for binding
3.5m (4yd) fabric for backing
1.75m (2yd) wadding, at least 165cm
(65in) wide
25cm (yd) paper-backed fusible web
m (5/8yd) Stitch n Tear
Water-soluble pen
Selection of threads

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 155cm x 162.5cm (56 x 66in)

PREPARATION
All measurements include a scant in
seam allowances, unless otherwise stated.
Cutting Instructions
1 From seven of the hydrangea fat quarters
cut eight 5in squares (you need a total of
fifty-six).
2 From the remaining hydrangea fat quarter
cut four 5in squares.
The ditsy flowers in the Flos Little Flowers collection by Lewis and Irene
were the inspiration for this soft, summery quilt.
JUDITH
3 From the daisy/hydrangea centre fat One hundred and eighty 2in squares
quarter cut sixty 1in squares.
5 From the Stitch n Tear cut fifteen 6in
4 From the background (linen) fabric cut squares.
Six 3in strips of fabric, cut across the
width of fabric 6 From the binding fabric cut six 2in strips
Fifteen 11in squares across the width of the fabric.

FIG 1: Preparing the daisy centres FIG 3: Stitch n Tear pinned behind a daisy FIG 5: Blanket stitch sewn around the centre
motif of a daisy

FIG 2: A traced daisy outline FIG 4: A stitched daisy FIG 6: Drawing a line on the wrong side of
the background squares

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QUILT PROJECT Ditsy Daisy Quilt
Sewing the Daisy blocks
1 Using the template provided on the manufacturers instructions to remove the
Pattern Sheet, trace the centre circle of the
daisy motif onto the paper side of the
paper-backed fusible web, fifteen times
leaving approximately 1in between each
shape. Using a pair of scissors cut them out
roughly, leaving about in of paper beyond
the pencil line. Fig 1
2 Following the manufacturers instructions,
iron the paper-backed fusible web circles onto
the wrong side of the daisy centre fabric. When
cooled cut out on the pencil line, remove the
paper backing, and put to one side.
3 Press the 11in background squares in half
lengthways and widthways to find the centre.
4 Using a water-soluble pen trace the daisy
petals on to the right side of each back-
ground square, making sure they are in the
centre of the fabric. Fig 2. It can help to use
a lightbox, or you improvise by taping the
template onto a window and then tape the
fabric in front of it.
5 Pin a square of Stitch n Tear behind each
daisy motif. Fig 3
6 Using black thread, machine stitch the
FIG 7: A stitched corner
FIG 8: All corner pieces sewn onto the
backing square
26 MAY 2017
petals. Fig 4. Once sewn carefully tear
away all the Stitch n Tear and follow the
pen markings.
7 Take the daisy centres and place them
onto the centre of each block. Iron into
place then machine sew around the centres
using a blanket stitch (or equivalent). Fig 5
8 Trim each block to 10in square, making
sure the daisy is in the centre.
9 Repeat to make a total of fifteen blocks.
Sewing the Hydrangea
blocks
1 Draw a line diagonally on the wrong side
of the 2in background squares, and the
1in centre squares. Fig 6
2 Take a 1in centre square and place it in
the corner of a 5in square, right sides
together with the pencil line lying across
the corner. Sew along the pencil line,
Judith recommends stitching 1mm to the
right of the line as this helps to retain a
right-angled corner when pressed. Fig 7
3 Take three 2in background squares, and
sew them in the remaining corners.
Fig 8 4 At each corner, trim the fabric in
beyond the stitching. Fig 9. Press the
corners out flat.
5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 three more times.
6 Layout the four quadrants as shown in
Fig 10, making sure the yellow centres
meet in the middle. Sew the top two
quadrants and bottom two quadrants
together. Press the seams of each row in
opposite directions and sew the rows
FIG 9: Trimming the excess fabric at the together, making sure to butt/nest the
corners centre seams. The block should measure
10in square. Fig 11
7 Repeat to make a total of fifteen blocks.
Assembling the quilt
top
1 Using the image on page 28 for reference,
lay out the Hydrangea and Daisy blocks in
six rows, each containing five blocks.
FIG 10: The quandrants ready to sew 2 Sew the blocks together to make rows.
together Press the seams of odd numbered rows in
 Ditsy Daisy Quilt QUILT PROJECT

one direction, and even numbered rows in

the opposite direction.

3 Sew the rows together, making sure to

butt/nest the intersecting seams.

4 Join two pairs of 3 wide background

(linen) strips together, end to end. Attach the
strips to both long sides, press away from
the centre and trim off the excess.

5 Attach the excess fabric from step 4 to

each of the remaining two 3 wide back-
ground (linen) strips and sew these to the
top and bottom of the quilt top. Press away
from the centre. The quilt top should now
measure approximately 56 x 66in.

Quilting and binding

1 Cut the backing fabric in half widthways
and re-join along the two selvedge edges,
right sides together.

2 Give your quilt top and backing a good

press. Layer the quilt by placing the
backing fabric wrong side up on a clean flat
surface, followed by the wadding and then
the quilt top, centrally and right side up;
the backing and wadding are slightly larger
than the quilt top. Working from the centre
outwards, pin with quilters safety pins or
tack to secure.

FIG 11: A completed Hydrangea block
FIG 12: Creating a curved corner
3 Quilt as desired. Judith free-motion
quilted a meandering pattern.
4 Trim the excess backing and wadding
level with the quilt top edges.
5 To create the curved corners draw around
a plate or bowl at each corner and cut out
on the line. Fig 12
6 Join all binding strips end to end, iron in
half lengthways and attach to the front of
FIG 13: Clipping a curved corner
the quilt using in seam allowance. Ease
the binding around the corners, and
carefully snip into the corners at in
intervals after attaching the binding. Fig 13.
Secure the binding on the back of the quilt
using hand or machine sewing.
7 Add a label, including at least your
name, location and the date the quilt
was made.
WHERE TO BUY
The fabric used for the hydrangea centres
and binding are by Lewis and Irene,
and from the Flos Little Flowers range
lewisandirene.com. Judith used Essex
Yarn Dyed Linen in Flax from Robert Kauf-
man robertkaufman.com for the border
and backing fabric.
Note, in the materials list the Stitch n Tear
quantity is based on using a 90cm wide
roll, and the paper-backed fusible web a
44cm wide roll.

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Q&A
Art to cosy up to
Gaia di Paola is a former fashion designer and architect
who now creates heart stoppingly beautiful cushions.
Each one is handmade and involves a painstaking
process of research, design, and finishing techniques
that turn them into instant heirlooms. Born and raised
in Rome, she now lives in London with her husband
and son. Here she tells us about her life and work.

Gaia, your cushions are mini works of art. Arent
they almost too precious to sit on?
I like to think of my cushions as precious but useful too.
Chairs can be beautiful works of art but are also objects to
use and be comfortable in and I feel the same way about my
cushions. For me the more the cushions are used and the older
they become the more their charm increases.
Can you describe the process of making them?
I start off with a photo or a sketch and then set off to find the perfect
weight of fabric for the design. Spending time touching the fabric is
very important as it allows me to sense the form of expression my
design will take. The next stage is quite delicate as it involves lifting out
the weft threads and replacing them with different yarns or wool to
form a contrast. Once the fabric is washed and dyed,
I transfer my drawing onto the fabric by hand. Sometimes Ill use
carbon paper at this stage if the fabric moves about too much. Next
I paint onto the outline and finish by using embroidery or patchwork
to give a three-dimensionality to the composition. I choose a zip, welt,
inner liners and then pass on the piece to a craft seamstress to finish
off the beading, lining (often made of colourful silk) and zip. Luckily,
a fashion designer friend introduced me to one of his seamstresses
who is able to work both with heavy fabrics and lighter silk and
organzas. She can also hand sew to finish my cushions.

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Art to cosy up to Q&A

Tell us a bit about your

home life. Do you do any
of your making there?
I live in Battersea with my
husband Mark and our son
Wilfred. My studio is behind
my house and overlooks a
large courtyard along with
other artists studios. When Im
in the studio I work tirelessly
but once Im home I like to
relax with family and friends.

How do you incorporate

your clients ideas when
working to commission?
After a chat by phone or email
with the client, I request a
photo of the image to be
created and also pictures of
the room where the cushion
will be displayed. This helps Two popular designs, Chelsea Wharf,
me to understand which and Fox
colours, materials, light and
atmosphere will work best. I then produce a sketch with a selection
of fabric swatches. Once Ive discussed all of this with my client,
I start the composition. At this point I feel free to express myself with
the confidence that my client will be happy with the end design.

Where do you find the inspiration for your designs?

My days, if they are not busy painting or drawing, are dedicated to
researching my current projects. This involves gathering things like
newspaper clippings, photos, poems, and leaves, as well as visiting
exhibitions and walking around London armed with my sketchbook.
Everything I collect is catalogued by subject. Patches of glorious colour on Zebra cushion

You currently live and work

in the UK. How do you find
the art and craft scene here
differ from Italy?
The biggest difference is not in
the quality of expression, but in
how the end result is recognised.
Here my cushions are seen as an
art form, whilst in Italy the art of
creating them is emphasised
more and it is seen as a craft.

You use so many techniques

in your work. Are many of
these self-taught?
Some are self-taught but I
am always continuing my
development with art and design
courses at places such as Central
St. Martins and Chelsea College
Gaias studio backs on to her home so inspiration is never far away of Arts. Ive studied painting,
embroidery and creative design.

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Cow was inspired by travels in India
Can you describe your career path from architecture
through fashion to your current life as an artisan?
I would say Ive always been a craftsman at heart, but I studied
architecture to learn how to create objects in three-dimensions in my
mind. My uncle, Leonardo Di Paola, is an architect and I worked with
him as a young apprentice in the shipyards of Rome. Later on we did
a complete renovation of an apartment, again in Rome, and I found
I really enjoyed the tactile element of choosing all the materials and
helping to paint the walls with specialist finishes.
When I decided to move into fashion I worked with the fashion
designer Patrizia Pieroni during my studies, as a costume designer for
the Todi Festival. Once I graduated, I worked for three years in a famous
antique shop called Yaky, which specialises in Asian antiquities, and
a customer of theirs put me in touch with a fashion designer called
Brunello Cucinelli. I then went to work for him in Rome.
I would say that it was my fashion experience that enabled me to
become an artisan. It was all about touching fabrics and feeling their
different textures and thicknesses; creating forms and using colour. I
learned the importance of detail, but most of all I learned to work hard.
Has it been easy to start up your business?
In the beginning it was easy. I had great enthusiasm, having found
a new form of artistic expression, and received a lot of support from
friends for my first exhibitions. I found it got harder later on when I
was trying to create a brand identity; understand my clients and their
Painted daisies in relief
Q&A Art to cosy up to
Hand-stitching creates an intricate web pattern
needs; and increase my contact network amongst interior designers,
journalists, fairs, galleries and collectors. As I am a designer I am not
always totally business focused!
Describe your style philosophy in five words
Unique, handmade, exclusive, precious, cultured.
Does creativity run in your family?
Yes it does. From when I was very young I watched my mother make all
kinds of things for our house curtains, tablecloths, and bedspreads.
This was a passion of hers and a way to relax and take a break from her
five noisy children. My father was an engineer, but also an art lover. He
spent much of his life with my mother in their country house in Umbria
where artist friends like Nino Cordio and Vedova often visited them.
Living in Rome, if you love art you are spoilt as it is all around you. My
uncle is a critic and art professor at the Art History University of Rome
and one of my brothers has a construction company specialising in
ancient techniques and works on historic buildings.
Who do you admire in the world of art and architecture?
Lucio Fontana, (the founder of Spatialism) is a great artist whose
work taught me to look beyond what I could immediately see.
I also admire my contemporaries; artist friends such Pietro Ruffo,
Ra di Martino and Benedetto Pietromarchi. My favourite architects
are Francesco Borromini and Gian Lorenzo Bernini (both leading
figures of Roman Baroque architecture in the seventeenth century).
I also love the classical architecture of London and Rome and the
architecture of Timbuktu.
Is there a piece of art or furniture that you would love to own?
A beautiful lamp by Flos for its perfect balance.
Wheres your favourite place in the world to escape to and do
you have any travel tips?
I will choose two places. The first is the Italian Alps where I go skiing
with my son. The second is India. Ive been there eight times and would
recommend travelling up the Ganges. From Delhi, you can rent a car and
stay in Rishikesh, and if you have time and the inclination nothing beats
two or three days in Ananda spa in the Himalayas. Then continue up the
mountains to Gangotri, where the Ganges is born, or go to Varanasi.
To see more of Gaias work, visit her website
cushionsbygaiadipaola.com
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32 MAY 2017
 BIRDS IN THE
LANDSCAPE
Sew up your own flock of pretty birds
by Mandy Munroe

By letting the background fabrics flow organically you can create a landscape in natural hues.
A perfect setting for these little log cabin birds to hideout in.
MANDY

SKILL LEVEL Making the 6 Using a variety of background fabrics,

repeat to make a total of twenty-one
MATERIALS
Chequerboard blocks chequerboard blocks.
Twenty fabric scraps, each 1 From a background fat quarter, cut one
approximately 20cm (7in) square, 20 x 2in strip.
for the birds Making the Bird blocks
Yellow scraps, or a fat eighth, for the beaks 2 From the linen fabric, cut one 20 x 2in 1 From one of the background fat quarters
Pink scraps, or a fat eighth, for the
strip. cut:
flamingoes and legs
Eleven fat quarters of neutral background Two 1in squares
fabrics 3 Sew the strips of background fabric and Four 1in squares
1m (1yd) linen linen together along the length. Press and Four 2 x 1in strips
Threads for sewing and quilting cut the strip in half to make two pieces Two 1 x 2in strips
Black embroidery thread for eyes each 10in long. Four 1 x 1in strips
Two 8 x 2in strips
FINISHED SIZE 4 Sew both pieces together again to Two 4 x 1in strips
Approx. 123 x 144cm (48 x 56in) create a 10in long strip, with the fabrics
alternating. 2 From the beak fabric cut one 1in square.
PREPARATION
All measurements include in seam 5 Cut the strip every 2in to create four 3 From the leg fabric cut four x 1in strips.
allowances, unless otherwise stated. pieces. Turn alternate strips 180 degrees
Measurements are given in width x height. then pin and sew together. Fig 1. The block 4 From the bird fabric cut:
should measure 8in square. Fig 2 One 1in square
Two 1 x 2in strips
Two 3 x 1in strips

FIG 1: The strips ready to sew together FIG 2: A completed Chequerboard block FIG 3: Sewing a half-square triangle wing

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QUILT PROJECT Birds in the Landscape

5 On the wrong side of a 1in background

square draw a pencil line diagonally from
corner to corner. Place it on top of the 1in
bird fabric square, right sides together, and
sew a scant in either side of the line. Fig 3.
Cut along the pencil line and press to set the
seam. Open gently, pressing seam behind
the wing, Fig 4 and trim the ears.

6 On the wrong side of the remaining 1in

background square draw a pencil line
diagonally from corner to corner. Place it
on top of the 1in beak square, right sides
together, and sew a scant in away from
either side of the line. Cut along the pencil
line and press to set the seam. Open gently
pressing the seam behind the beak and trim
the ears.

7 Take the wing unit, made in step 5, and

sew a 1 in background square to the left
hand side. Press, then sew a 2 x 1in strip
to the top of the unit. Fig 5

8 Sew a 1 x 2in bird strip to the right of

the wing unit. Press then add a 3 x 1in
bird strip to the bottom of the unit. Fig 6

9 Take the beak unit, made in step 6, and

sew a 1 x 2in background strip to the

FIG 4: Cutting open the two half-square

triangle wing units

FIG 7: The beak strip joined to the main bird

unit
FIG 6: The main body of the bird sewn
together

FIG 5: Sewing the wing section FIG 8: The leg pieces ready to sew together

34 MAY 2017
 Birds in the Landscape QUILT PROJECT

bottom of it. Press, then sew this beak strip
to the right of the main bird unit. Fig 7
10 To make the leg strip, sew the pieces
together in the following order, from left to
right:
1in background square
in x 1in leg strip
1 x 1in background strip
in x 1in leg strip
2in x 1in background strip
Once sewn the leg strip should measure
4 x 1in. Fig 8
and wing are made from the half square 14 Take the 8 x 2in background strips, and
triangles created in steps 5 and 6. sew to the top and bottom of the block.
This completes one Bird block which
13 Sew a 4 x 1in background strip to should measure 8in square. Fig 11
the top of one block and the bottom of the
other, as shown in Fig 10, then sew the two 15 Using a variety of background and bird
bird units together. fabrics, repeat steps 1 to 14 to make a total
of twenty bird blocks.

11 Sew the leg strip to the bottom of the

bird unit. Fig 9

12 Using the remaining fabric, repeat steps

7 to 11 to create second bird unit. The beak

FIG 9: A finished bird unit

FIG 10: Strips ready to sew to the top and

bottom of two bird units

FIG 12: Sewing the leg strip to the bottom of FIG 13: The Flamingo block ready to sew
FIG 11: A finished bird block a flamingo unit together

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QUILT PROJECT Birds in the Landscape

Making the Flamingo

block
1 From the one of the background fat
quarters cut:
Two 1in squares
Two 1in squares
Two 2 x 1in strips
Two 1 x 2 strips
Two 1 x 2in strips
Two 2in squares
Two 8 x 2in strips

2 From the beak fabric cut one 1in square.

3 From the leg fabric cut four x 2in strips.

4 From the bird fabric cut:

One 1in square
Two 1 x 2in strips
Two 3 x 1in strips

5 Follow steps 5 to 11 of Making the Bird

blocks to sew a flamingo body unit.
6 To make the leg strip, sew the pieces
together in the following order, from left to
right:
1 x 2in background square
x 2in leg strip
1 x 2in background strip
x 2in leg strip
2in background square
Once sewn the leg strip should measure
4 x 2in.
9 Sew the flamingo units together then
take the 8 x 2in strips and sew to the
top and bottom of the block. Fig 13. This
completes the block which should measure
8in square.
Assembling the quilt top
1 Following the image on page 35, lay out
the blocks in an arrangement six across and
seven down.
free-motion quilting foot to add in a
meandering design in the background
around each bird. Fig 14
3 From the remainder of the linen cut 2in
wide strips and join them together at right
angles, pressing the seams open to reduce
bulk. Once you have a strip that measures
at least 220in long trim away the ears and
fold the strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides
together, and press.

7 Sew the leg strip to the bottom of the
flaming body unit. Fig 12
8 Using the remaining fabric, repeat steps 5
to 9 to create second bird unit.
FIG 14: Quilting detail
2 Sew the blocks together in rows. Press
seams on each row in opposite directions
then sew the rows together.
3 Using a hand sewing needle and
embroidery thread, add an eye to each
bird using French knots.
Quilting and binding
1 Give the quilt top and backing a good
press and remove any stray threads. Layer
the quilt by placing the backing fabric
wrong side up on a clean flat surface,
followed by the wadding and then the quilt
top, centrally and right side up. The backing
and wadding are slightly larger than the
quilt top. Pin, tack or spray baste the layers
together.
2 Quilt as desired. Mandy has quilted
diagonal lines across the quilt top using a
walking foot on her machine, then used a
4 Working from the right side and starting
part-way down one edge, match the raw
edges of the binding to the raw edges of
the quilt and sew in place, folding a mitre
at each corner. Before completing your
stitching, neaten the short raw end of the
starting piece and insert the ending piece
into it. Fold the binding over to the back of
the quilt and neatly slipstitch in place by
hand.
5 Add a label, including at least your name,
location and the date the quilt was made.
WHERE TO BUY
Mandy used fabrics from the Blenders
range designed by Rae Richie for
Dear Stella dearstelladesign.com, and
an animal print by Makower
makoweruk.com.
Similar fabrics are available from quilt
fabric shops or see our advertisers for
online stockists.

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 STORM AT SEA
LAP QUILT
Easily completed in a day or two, this luxurious, bold lap quilt is both beautiful and practical
by Jemima Schlee

The size of this quilt makes it a good project to make as a present for a friend, although do take your time as you sew
as many of the patches are cut on the bias and so can stretch. I use lots of pins to prevent this from happening, or
you can starch the fabrics before sewing. If you enjoy making the quilt this pattern is easily adapted to make a large
bed quilt by sewing four, or even nine blocks and joining them together.
JEMIMA

SKILL LEVEL Cutting instructions Sewing the quilt top

MATERIALS
m (yd) floral fabric
m (yd) turquoise fabric
m (yd) dark grey fabric (this includes
enough for binding)
92cm (36in) square of backing fabric
92cm (36in) square of cotton wadding
Threads for piecing and quilting
Card for templates (old cereal packets are
ideal)
FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 78cm (31in) square
PREPARATION
All measurements, and templates, include
in seam allowances.
1 Trace the templates from the Pattern
Sheet onto card, labelling them with their
corresponding letter.
2 From the dark grey fabric cut:
Four pieces using template A
Four pieces using template F
One piece using template H
Four 3in wide strips, cut across the
width of the fabric, for binding
3 From the floral fabric cut:
Sixteen pieces using template B
Sixteen pieces using template D
Four pieces using template G
4 From the turquoise fabric cut:
Sixteen pieces using template C
Four pieces using template E
1 To make a corner square take one dark grey
square made using template A, four floral
pieces of fabric using template B and four
pieces of turquoise fabric made using template
C. Join a floral triangle to opposite sides of the
dark grey square, press and join the remaining
two floral triangles to the top and bottom of the
square. Repeat with the turquoise triangles
to make a complete square. Fig 1
2 Repeat step 1 to make a total of four corner
squares.
3 To make a side panel take four floral
triangles made using template D, and one
turquoise diamond made using template E.
Stitch the two floral triangles to the bottom
of the turquoise diamond, press then sew
the remaining floral diamonds to the top of
the unit. Fig 2

FIG 1: A finished corner square FIG 2: A finished side panel

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QUILT PROJECT Storm at Sea Lap Quilt

4 Repeat step 3 to make a total of four side

units.

5 To make the centre panel take the

remaining pieces and sew them together in
the same way as a corner square in step 1.
Fig 3

6 Using the Layout Guide below for guidance,

take one side panel and sew a corner
square to each side. Repeat with a second
side panel and the remaining two squares.
Then sew a side panel to each side of the
centre panel.

7 Take the three rows and sew them

together, pinning to ensure the fabrics and
seams meet.

Finishing the quilt

1 Give your quilt top and backing a good
press. Layer the quilt by placing the backing
fabric wrong side up on a clean flat surface,
followed by the wadding and then the quilt
top, centrally and right side up; the backing
and wadding are slightly larger than the
quilt top. Working from the centre outwards,
pin with quilters safety pins or tack to
secure.

FIG 3: The finished centre panel

FIG 4: Close-up of the hand quilting LAYOUT GUIDE

40 MAY 2017
2 Quilt as desired. Jemima hand quilted
around the edge of each patched piece.
Fig 4

3 Trim the wadding and backing fabric 1in

away from the edge of the quilt top.

4 Sew the binding strips together

lengthways.

5 Starting a third of the way along one

edge of the quilt, lay the binding strip on
top of the quilt, right sides together
aligning the the patched work and the
bindings raw edges. Fold the short starting
edge of the binding towards you by in
and press.

6 Machine stitch in in from the raw edge

of the binding and quilt top, stopping in
before the corner. Remove the quilt from the
machine and secure the thread ends by
hand. Fold your binding back up over itself
at 90 degrees to your stitch line. Now fold the
binding back down over itself at 180 degrees,
the fold aligning with the edge of the wadding
and backing, the raw edge aligning with
the next edge of the quilt top. Re-insert the
machine needle where your last stitching
finished, in the fold, in from the corner. 7 Ease the the fabric at each corner to create tack it in position before sewing all the way
Continue along the next edge until you reach neat mitres and gently press. Fig 6 around by hand using hem stitch. Fig 7
in from the following corner. Repeat the
process all the way around the work. Fig 5. 8 Turn the quilt over. Fold the binding down 9 Take your time at each corner to fold a neat
As you finish, trim the end of your binding so to encase the raw seam edge. Fold the raw mitre as you did on the front. Press the binding
that it overlaps the leading end by in. edge of the binding under by in and pin or from both sides to neaten any wonky corners.

WHERE TO BUY
Jemima used fabric from the Blue Sky
collection from Makower UK
makoweruk.com and cotton wadding
from vlieseline.com. Similar products are
available from your local haberdashery or
see our advertisers for online stockists.

FIG 6: A finished corner

FIG 5: Sewing the binding to the front of the FIG 7: Sewing the binding to the back of the
quilt quilt

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Karen Barb
Pimpernel Press, 16.99. ISBN 978-1-91025865-1
One of my friends, a talented paper artist, told me that certain colours affect her physically
and can almost make her feel a little nauseous. Whilst I dont share this particular sensitivity
(ahem!), I sort of know what she means. Playing around with different colour combinations and
fabrics is one of the greatest pleasures of patchworking and can be the very thing that attracts
us to it in the first place. If youre already confident about combining colours and are satisfied
with your choices, you can look away now. But, if
like me, you occasionally get it wrong and cant put
your finger on quite why, help is at hand with Karens
book, which promises that colour is a skill that can
be learnt. Divided into three parts: Understanding
Colour, Feeling Colour, and Stitching with Colour, it
leads you through colour theory and teaches you
how to use colour more instinctively. Karen talks
about colour temperature, value and saturation, and
includes handy colour cards arranged in order of tint,
hue, tone and shade. I know this might not make
sense right now but, believe me, youll get there.
Packed full of inspirational photos and easy to follow
step-by-steps, this is a handy companion.

BOOKSHELF
Deputy Editor Julie Sheridan shares her favourite May reads

Stitched Shibori
Jane Callender
Search Press, 19.99. ISBN 978-1-78221141-9
Shibori is a technique with its roots in Africa, China, and Japan. Ive seen some
pieces that are as intricate and delicate as a snowflake and as such Ive rath-
er filed this technique in the box marked advanced i.e. not for me. Jane is a
highly respected Shibori artist, teacher and speaker and so used to breaking
down the technicalities of this centuries-old tradition into practical steps. The
book is laid out intelligently, starting with the process of sewing in a single line
of straight stitch with clear illustrations and photos showing the results that
can be achieved. You can progress quite
quickly by introducing more lines and
layers or with folds and curves. Finished
patterns can quickly become quite
kaleidoscopic and for anyone interested
in designing their own fabrics this could
possibly get quite addictive. I was
particularly drawn to the chapter on Wrapped Pattern, which combines stitching on the fold with binding
the cloth around a cylinder for its more unpredictable results (but thats me all over: living on the edge!).
As with any technique involving dyes, youve got to have a certain amount of space to experiment and be
comfortable handling chemicals. There are safety guidelines and recipes for all manner of dyes, both
natural and synthetic, at the back of the book and some amazing colour combinations can be achieved
with practice. Marigolds at the ready!

42 MAY 2017
 BOOKSHELF Best Reads

Studio
Sally Coulthard
Jacqui Small, 25. ISBN 978-1-91025476-9
Sometimes I get to teatime and my kitchen looks like an opening scene
from Casualty with the table littered with sewing pins, scissors, and
cutters; the kids have learned to tread carefully when tucking into their
spag bol! This is why I picked up a copy of this book with interest but a
fair amount of cynicism. The title suggests that we all have a designated
craft room in our homes with
everything neatly stored and
catalogued (and preferably
styled to perfection at all times).
It was with some relief that I
learnt that the authors own
studio consists of an old writing bureau where she writes and sifts through images. Perhaps I could stretch
to that? The book is heavy on gorgeous photography and sectioned into chapters on studio inspirations
including natural and industrial, and types of creative activity such as crafts, fashion and textiles, and art
and design. Granted, many of the homes are on a rather grand scale and youll find yourself gawping at
the exquisite beauty of some of them Chateau studio anyone? But youll also pick up tips along the way
such as using a portable pin-board so you can evaluate your work in different lights, and using screens
and dividers to create a private space. I like Sallys statement that a studio isnt just a building or a room,
its an acknowledgement that what youre doing is important enough to deserve its own space. Too right.

Stained Glass Quilts Reimagined

Allie Aller
C&T Publishing, 21.99. ISBN 978-1-61745286-4
A couple of months ago, I was on a visit to Chichester Cathedral and
saw the stained glass window by Marc Chagall in all its glowing ruby-red
splendour, backlit by the afternoon sun. I stood transfixed. Allie Aller draws
inspiration for her stained glass quilts from many sources, but the landscape
windows by Louis Comfort Tiffany are a particular favourite and inspired
the Tiffanys Peacock quilt on the cover of her book. This is the most
advanced project and comes with a full-sized pull out template to create
a wall hanging. Whilst you could jump right in with this one, anyone new
to stained glass quilting might want to work through the opening chapters,
which outline the different leading techniques, fabric selection, and
developing your own pattern. Allie describes in her introduction how she
spent several years in the 1990s developing ideas for stained glass quilts
and then moved into crazy quilting
and hand stitching. Her recent return
to the technique was inspired by the
Modern Quilt movement and the
graphic nature of stained glass quilting
with its focus on composition,
colour, line, shape, and fabric. This
is evident in the Mondrians Window
couch quilt project using different
thicknesses of leading to outline
bold colour blocks. If
I ever get around to
making this, itll go 3 copies to
giveaway
See page 98
on my wall!

MAY 2017 43
 Stuarts Surgery
Each month Stuart Hillard answers your quilty questions!
It wont be long until this years wave of quilt exhibitions begins and I for one cant wait to
be inspired, delighted and surprised by the variety on show. Of course we are all very taken
with whats on the front, but aficionados will always seek out a pair of white cotton gloves to
examine the back. The back of a quilt, just like the contents of ones handbag, reveals a great deal of the character of
the maker! With this in mind, this month we are looking at the other side of quilting: what lies beneath!

T
here are some important factors to consider when choosing
a backing fabric for a quilt and its worth spending some
time getting things right. Just like the other unsung heroes
of the quilt world, batting and thread, your backing fabric is
just as important as the star turn. Neglect at your peril!

Quality counts
A quilt backing will get every bit as much wear as the front of a quilt,
so its essential to use a fabric of similar quality. My first choice has
always been quilt-weight cotton, almost always a coordinate from
the fabrics used on the quilt top. Avoid using sheets, old or new, as
the thread count in sheeting is often higher making the fabric hard
to needle and prone to damage when you machine quilt.

Choose the colour carefully

Quilts in my house are there to be used and loved, so the back is seen
almost as often as the fancy frontage. I like to use a fabric from the
quilt top, or something that coordinates. A well-chosen quilt back

44 MAY 2017
 STUARTS SURGERY

can make your quilt reversible, which helps to spread the wear and
tear and light damage over the whole quilt.

Patterned or plain
A plain fabric may be cheaper and easier to join panels without tricky
patterns to match but will show any tension inconsistencies and
mistakes. Plain fabrics show off great quilting beautifully, so match to
your skill level. A patterned fabric is more forgiving of mistakes and those
places where you start or finish machine quilting. A fancy backing may
also encourage you to use both sides and I do love a BOGOF!

Plain or fancy
If a wholecloth backing doesnt float your boat why not piece the
backing? An uneven 9-patch, stripy or random collection of squares
and rectangles could really liven up the backing and make great use of
leftover fabrics. Solid fabric backings also look superb with a vertical or
horizontal (or both!) strip of pieced blocks. Perhaps you make a few
too many blocks for the front or some werent the right size? Include
them on the back for a great coordinating look.

Pieced panels or a single width

Extra-wide backings are available, usually up to 108in wide and
usually work out to be more economic than joining widths of quilt
fabric. Choices, however, are limited and you may have to accept a
compromise for the sake of joining panels.

Joining your panels

Quilters generally like to avoid a centre seam on a quilt backing,
citing the extra wear the quilt centre receives. Im not completely
sold on this reasoning and generally put a seam wherever it makes
good economic and time-saving sense. Id rather make one centre
seam than two, but the choice is yours. Remove selvedges before you
sew or risk puckering and curving down the back of your quilt. Press
seam allowances open too, to distribute bulk.
Shop the sales
Im always on the lookout for fabric on sale in my colours. As
quilters, most of us work within a fairly consistent colour palette so
why not buy fabric on sale for future use? If a fabric is light enough
you can also over dye it to bring it into your favoured colour range,
but bear in mind that this will involve washing (and potentially
shrinking) the fabric. If you are not usually a pre-washer this may
not be a good option for your quilts.
How much do I need?
As a rough guide a twin or double quilt will need in the region of 5m
of standard width (44in) fabric to back it with a vertical seam. A queen
and king will need two horizontal seams and will require in the region
of 7m-8m. Well worth looking through the sale fabrics or negotiating
a discount for buying a full bolt of fabric!
A little extra goes a long way
Lastly, remember to always cut or piece your backing at least 3in bigger
on all sides to give you something to hold onto as you quilt! This will
also give you extra fabric to attach to your hand-quilting frame. If you
are having your quilt longarmed then follow your longarmers advice
and directions to the letter! 6in-8in on all sides may sound excessive
but speaking as a HandiQuilter ambassador,
we really do need that extra fabric to attach the
quilt to our frames.

Most importantly, have fun with your

quilt backings and make them a feature
youll want to share with the world!

Keep in touch
Have a wonderful month sewing and write
to me at stuarthillard@me.com with your
questions for Stuarts Surgery. You can also
follow me on Instagram @stuarthillardsews
and catch me on Create and Craft TV for more
top tips, projects and inspirations.

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 SHOW & TELL
Please send your emails and good quality photos to editorial.pp@mytimemedia.com
or write to Show & Tell, Popular Patchwork, My Time Media Ltd, Suite 25, Eden House,
Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6HF.
You will need to include an image showing the entire quilt photographed on a flat surface.

Star Letter
Group pride
I belong to my local quilting and
sewing group and one of our ladies
has made this beautiful quilt. Her
name is Marie Sullivan and she
lives in Bexley, Kent. She isnt into
technology so I thought, on her
behalf, I would share it with you.
Each block is appliqud and then
hand embroidered. The back is
embroidered with the Beatrix Potter
rabbits. The rest of us in the group
think its amazing. Marie would be
over the moon to see it in your
Show & Tell pages. We love your Well done Carol for sending in photos of Maries quilt to share with our
magazine and ideas. readers. The hand embroidery adds a very special element and shows
Carol Easton, Sidcup, Kent a great deal of thought and skill.

Seeing stars
Thought you might like to see my Autumn
Stars Sampler Quilt from the October and
November 2013 issue. I duplicated some of
the blocks and used denim blue fabrics. The
border is made up of piano key pieces of
the same fabric. I particularly like my orange
border that picks up the colours from the
odd pieces of orange used within the quilt.
I completed it some time ago, but was
waiting to find someone local to longarm
quilt it for me. Thanks to Jenny Otto
(stichintimequilting@gmail.com) the quilt is
now finished and lives on my spare bed.
Sarah Orpin, Great Missenden,
Buckinghamshire

We love the colour combination of

denim blue and orange and are pleased
to hear that with Jennys help, its now
proudly on display.

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Wedding gift Special mention

My mum and a friend both patchwork and quilt, and One of our readers, Rosemary Rosenfeld,
for a long time Ive been keen to learn to sew. Mum recently set a challenge on our forum
receives Popular Patchwork every month and she for members to make a quiltlet on the
kept sending me suggestions of projects I could theme of their favourite TV programme.
work on. When she sent me the tablecloth pattern This was inspired by a challenge that
from the September 2016 issue I really liked it plus Brenda Dean and her Popular Patchwork
it looked perfect for a beginner! This was the first group in Australia had created on the
project I started and completed on my own from theme of films. We thought wed show
cutting to backing, and I even added on a border. you a small collection of the quilts here
I gave it to a friend who lives in Senegal and got married just after Christmas. The tablecloth and ask you to guess the name of the
was ideal because it didnt need any wadding and in such a warm country, a quilt wouldnt programme. Well done to Carol Beeley,
have been practical. Im now getting requests from friends and family for cushions and Tessa Wallace, Margaret Sheerer and
bedspreads and have just completed a tote bag. Letia (aka Stereochild) for their quiltlets!
Lydia Hodgins, Carrowdore, County Down Answers at the bottom of the page

We think its fantastic that your first patchwork project ended up as a wedding gift for your
friend to be treasured for years to come. It sounds like youve discovered a real passion for
patchwork and quilting!

Puzzle quilt
I saw the jigsaw puzzle quilt design in the June 2016 issue and, as I am a member of a jigsaw
club, I thought it was worthwhile making one, although I altered the design somewhat.
All the images on the materials are significant to the members of the club as they relate to
their collecting interests and other hobbies. I bought the backing and side panel material
from another club member who had had it for a long time since it was originally meant for a
completely different sewing project. The quilt will be raffled to create some extra funding for
the club at one of our big meetings and hopefully it will make someone very happy.
Julia Nenova

Its lovely to include motifs that have special significance and your jigsaw quilt is very
eye-catching. Wishing you the very best of luck with your raffle.

Show us your project and win!

Each month we give away quilting goodies for every
letter and photograph published on our Show & Tell
pages. This month the prize is a selection of transparent
acrylic templates from Sew Easy worth 15. Theyre
perfect for creating stars, circles and hearts of different
sizes, and they include marking points for easy positioning
and a in seam allowance.
groves@stockistenquiries.co.uk.

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FLOOR CUSHION
Oversized cushions make a quick and bold transformation to any room
by Jemima Schlee

MAY 2017 49
QUILT PROJECT Floor Cushion

This project is great for using up

precious scraps from your stash.
I like to make cushion
covers slightly tighter than the
pads measurements to ensure a
snug, plump fit.
JEMIMA

SKILL LEVEL

MATERIALS
Thirty-six pieces of print and plain fabrics
(scraps are ideal), each a minimum size of
6.5 x 21.5cm (2 x 8in)
62cm (24in) square of backing fabric
20in (50cm) zipper
65cm (26in) square cushion pad
Zipper foot for your machine

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 60 x 60cm (24 x 24in)

PREPARATION
All measurements include in seam
allowances, unless otherwise stated.

Sewing instructions
1 From the print and plain fabrics cut
thirty-six 2 x 8in rectangles.

2 Arrange the fabric strips into nine groups

of four to disperse the fabrics seemingly
randomly. Spend a bit of time swapping
and re-arranging them.

3 Take a set of four strips and sew them

together, as shown in Fig 1, to create a
square. Repeat the with other eight groups.
Press all the seams to one side.

4 Using Fig 2 for guidance, lay out the square

units in a three-bythree arrangement,
turning them alternately at 90 degrees
so that each patched square lies with its
stripes at right angles to the squares on
either side of it. Sew the square units into
three rows, then sew the rows together.

5 Take the pieced cushion front and place it

FIG 1: A sewn square unit
right side down on top of the backing fabric.
Align all four edges, pinning along one. Stitch
a in seam 2in long at either end of this
edge, reverse stitching at each end of these
seams for extra strength. Remove the pins
and press the seam, and the seam allowance

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TUTOR
FEATURE

Name:
Hilary Beattie
Signature Technique:
Collage, using hand-
painted and commercial
fabrics then stitching into
FIG 2: Layout guide the collage.
Top Tips:
HANDY HINT 6 Stitch the zipper, working from the right
There is no need to clip the corners of side and taking it slowly with a zipper foot
Use a low-sheen
your work before turning it right sides attached to your machine. Reverse stitch
adhesive to bond
out in step 7. The excess fabric helps across either end of the zipper to give it
extra strength.
everything down
to fill the corners where the cushion
pad will not reach. Dont let rules dictate
7 Turn the cushion cover inside out so that
what you try, be creative
along the edge between them, open. Place the right sides are facing. Un-zip the zipper
the zipper on a surface and lay your work halfway then align and pin or tack all three
Make it personal
wrong side down on top of it so that it is raw edges of the patched piece to the
centred beneath the gap between the two backing piece. Stitch a in seam around
short seams. Tack the zipper in place. Fig 3 the three sides of the cushion. Turn it right Most Viewed Classes
sides out through the zipper and give it
a good press before stuffing it with your
Textile workshop
cushion pad.
18:13

Interview with
Hilary
18:40

FIG 3: Tacking the zipper in place
WHERE TO BUY
To find out more about
Jemima used fabric from the Blue Sky
Britains premier online
and Spectrum collections from Makower classes for patchwork,
UK makoweruk.com and a cushion inner quilting and textile arts,
from Ikea ikea.com. Similar products are visit:
available from your local haberdashery or
see our advertisers for online stockists.

MAY 2017 51
 See
pattern
sheet for
template

52 MAY 2017
 ORANGE PEEL
APPLIQU QUILT
This quilt uses a quick-and-easy version of a classic block
SKILL LEVEL
MATERIALS
Eight fat quarters for the peels
6.4m (7yd) background fabric
3.7m (4yd) lightweight double-sided
interfacing
5.5m (6yd) backing fabric
m (yd) fabric for binding
Queen-size wadding, approx.
228.5 x 275cm (90 x 108in)
White cotton thread for piecing and quilting
Basic kit
Small rotary cutter (optional)
FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 212 x 255cm (83 x 100in)
PREPARATION
All measurements include in seam that theyre 9in tall. Make sure that your
allowances, unless otherwise stated.
FIG 1
by Michael Caputo
Sewing the quilt top
1 Press all your fabrics with a hot iron; this
will ensure more accurate cutting. Following
the manufacturers instructions, apply the fabric and draw around it with a quilters
interfacing to the back of the eight fat pen or a fine line pencil. Using sharp fabric
quarters. Set aside and let them cool before
you start cutting.
2 Photocopy the template from the Pattern
Sheet, or trace it onto cardstock to make a
sturdy, re-useable template.
3 Square off the cut short side of all the fat
quarters. With the squared-off edge to the
left (or to the right, if you are left-handed),
cut six strips 3in wide x the height of the
fat quarters, then cut them all in half, so
template fits into the rectangle with room to
spare. Fig 1
4 There are two ways to cut your orange peel
shapes:
a Hold the template on the wrong side of
the fabric. Using a 1in rotary cutter (smaller
size cutters work best for curved shapes, as
you have more contact with the template
at all times), slowly guide the cutter around
FIG 2
the edge of the template. Remove the extra
fabric. Fig 2
b Place the template on the wrong side of
scissors, cut around the drawn line.
Remember to move the fabric through the
scissors for a smoother cut. Fig 3
5 From your background fabric, cut the
following pieces:
Ninety-six 6in squares for the appliqu
Forty 6 x 12in rectangles (labeled A on
the layout guide)
Four 6 x 24in rectangles (labeled B)
Two 6 x 36in rectangles (labeled C)
Two 6 x 48in rectangles (labeled D)
Two 6 x 60in rectangles (labeled E)
Two 6 x 66in rectangles (labeled F)
HANDY HINT
If you have a quilters ruler thats 6in
wide, you can simply line up the left
edge of the ruler along your straight
edge, cut along the right side of the
ruler, pick up, and repeat until you
have cut all your 6in x WOF (width of
fabric) strips.
FIG 3
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QUILT PROJECT Orange Peel Appliqu Quilt

Whether you use the turned edge or the raw edge appliqu technique, you can create this simple and visually
interesting quilt in no time. Adjust the size to suit any bed and add as many or as few peel shapes as you want. The
basic orange peel shape is based on two overlapping circles and was originally designed in the early 1900s. The
overlap becomes the petal or peel. You can easily make the peel wider in the middle by playing with the overlap.
MICHAEL
6 Fold your first 6in square of background
fabric in half diagonally and press lightly with
your fingers to set a light crease. Centre a peel
shape on the diagonal crease. Using a quilters
pencil, make a tick mark with a quilters pencil
on one corner as a position guide. Following
the manufacturers instructions, peel off the
backing paper from the interfacing and press
the peel onto the background on the mark
you made earlier. Fig 4. Set aside to cool. Do
this with all ninety-six background squares
and orange peel shapes.

7 When you are ready to appliqu the peel

in place, transfer the square to your sewing
machine. Test a sample stitch and adjust as
needed until you are happy with the desired
look. Here I use a simple zig-zag stitch set to
a in width and a 3.5 stitch length. Position
the appliqu edge about 1in down from one
of the points. Have the needle in the far right
position, just off the edge of the appliqu
piece, and begin stitching slowly down the
first curved edge. Fig 5

8 When you are approaching the first corner,

slow your sewing speed to a crawl and stop
at the point, with the needle down in the far
right position. Keeping the needle down,
lift the presser foot and rotate the fabric to
sew the second curved edge. Having the
needle in the down position will allow you to
spin the fabric without worrying about the
stitches shifting when the presser foot is up.

FIG 4 FIG 5 FIG 6

54 MAY 2017
 Orange Peel Appliqu Quilt QUILT PROJECT

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11
A A A A A A A A A
B
A 12

A A 13

A
A A 14
B

A C A 15

D
A E A 16

F
A A 17
F

A E A
Fig 6. Sew up the edge and repeat the turn at 18
the top point. Overstitch the starting threads D
by about in. A A
C 19

9 Now you can start to assemble the quilt B

top. This quilt is assembled on a 45 angle, A A 20
A
so the rows are different lengths. Follow the
Layout Guide (right) to piece the rectangles A A 21
and squares together in the right order. The
numbers are the row numbers; the letters
are the background fabric squares and A 22
B
rectangles (see step 5).
A A A A A A A A

10 To piece rows 1 and 2, take an A and a B A

background fabric rectangle and fold each
one in half widthwise to find the centre LAYOUT GUIDE

FIG 7 FIG 9

FIG 8 FIG 10

MAY 2017 55
QUILT PROJECT Orange Peel Appliqu Quilt
point. Crease well with your fingers. With
the right sides together, pin the creased
centre marks together and then work out to
either side, pinning as you go. Fig 7. Stitch
the units together. Press the seam open to
help reduce the bulk.
11 For row 3, place two 6in squares side
by side, with the two peels facing each other
(refer to Fig 8). Pin them right sides together,
then stitch. Attach an A rectangle to each side
of the peels to complete the row. Press the
seams open. Piece rows 420 following the
diagram, then join rows 21 and 22 together in
the same way as rows 1 and 2.
12 Once all 22 rows have been assembled,
join them together. Always starting at the
centre point, pin the centre seams together
with two pins, locking it securely in place.
56 MAY 2017
14 Cut the backing fabric and wadding to
about 12 in larger all around than the quilt
top. Lay out your quilt sandwich. Using
safety pins, pin the layers together. For this
project Michael echo quilted around all the
shapes, using the width of his quilting foot
as a guide. Add as much or as little quilting
as you wish. When finished, trim the excess
backing and wadding level with the quilt top.
15 Cut strips 2in wide from your binding
fabric, then bind the quilt using in seam
allowance.
Reverse of quilt
Turn to p58
to read our
interview
with Michael
Caputo
Fig 9. Work your way to one side, then the
other, aligning all the seams. If the centre
section does not have a centre seam, simply
fold it in half and crease the middle. When
the entire row is pinned and even, carefully
bring it to your machine and sew, removing
the pins as you come to them. Press all the
seams between the rows open.
13 When the top of the quilt is complete,
you will need to square the ends off. As
this was assembled on the 45-degree Quilting Basics by Michael Caputo,
angle, there are little triangles around the published by CICO Books (14.99)
entire top. Using your quilters ruler and Photography by Penny Wincer
rotary cutter, place the 6in marking point CICO Books
on your ruler (or use a 6in wide ruler if you
have one) along the edge of the peel, and WHERE TO BUY
trim the extra fabric away. Work your way Similar fabrics are available from quilt
around the top of the quilt. Fig 10 fabric shops or see our advertisers for
online stockists.
Photography by Penny Wincer CICO Books

58 MAY 2017
New kid on the block
Man of many talents Michael Caputo discusses quilts, books, and the joy of perfect
measurements from his New York home studio in conversation with Sophie Harper.
A
fter a few technical hitches and frantic
emails, I finally get my old Skype account
up and running just in time to make my
scheduled call to Michael Caputo whos
waiting patiently in his home studio in New York. Whilst its
just gone 7pm over here in Sussex, its the middle of the
afternoon in the US and Im aware that Im interrupting
Michaels working day, but keep my fingers crossed he
can spare more than ten minutes to talk to me. Turns out I
neednt have been concerned two hours later were still
chatting away when we realise the time. God, it must be
near 9pm over there, he says to me in his animated New
York twang, are you still in the office? Luckily I was calling
from my home, but his concern
touches me. Both the fact Michael
can talk to such length about his
work but still be concerned about
a total strangers work-life balance
is what I imagine makes him a
great teacher.
He tells me he initially got
into quilting quite by accident.
It was a bit of a joke really. My
mom is a quilter and used to
Michael Caputo
make quilts for everyone but
me. I had a big energetic dog
at the time and she thought
all her hard work would only
get ruined, so one day when I was ill I asked her to
bring her spare sewing machine over. Michael had
been leafing through a Denyse Schmidt book and
decided to teach himself some basics. A trip to his local
haberdashery gave him all the material he needed to
get started, and the rest, well it was a work in progress
for a little while. That was about ten years ago, it was a
large super king-sized quilt too big for me to finish on
my little Singer, and I only got around to throwing it on
the longarm a couple of years ago.
Having studied design at university, and being a paper
engineer by trade, Michael has worked for some of the
biggest book publishers in the world Penguin and
Simon Schuster to name just a couple. Whilst learning
how to quilt, Michael was knee-high in pop-up book
projects (which I cant help but think must be one of
the best jobs in the world) and says it was the nature
of his work at the time that made the mechanics of
piecing quilt patterns second nature to him. You have
to be as accurate as possible for things to function, and
that applies to quilting as much as it does to paper
engineering mistakes compound themselves, he says
seriously. It was all trial and error whilst I learnt, piecing
things consistently. I started out by tracing templates
onto the back of cereal boxes, and enjoyed putting
colourful fabrics together.
As Michaels knowledge grew, he began using the
same techniques in his engineering work to design quilt
patterns of his own, mapping out
intricate shapes on his computer
before then scaling those up to
be able to measure the angles
precisely whilst cutting fabric.
Of course working with different
fabrics poses different problems,
he says of this process when hes so
meticulous over the mathematics
of it all, linen can be a total
nightmare when you cut it and it
springs down in size! But, it seems,
it is certainly an effective and
efficient way to produce a number
of quilts in a short space of time,
evidenced by the twelve projects he designed and made
for his latest book, Quilting Basics, in just three months! It
was a lot of work in a short period of time, but I loved it,
he tells me. Im surprised to learn that he did all this while
his son was only a few months old, and that he had no
help making up the quilts. I prefer to do things myself, he
says in a matter-of-fact manner. If I mess up, then thats
my fault, but Id be furious if I paid someone else and they
messed up. He adds jokingly, I dont trust anyone else!
The idea for the book came about a couple of years
ago, while Michael was living in London and teaching
quilting classes at The Institute in Finchley. A colleague
of his had been approached by craft publishers CICO
Books to recommend a talented quilter for a new project
they had in mind. She immediately thought of Michael,
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Photography by Penny Wincer CICO Books
Photography by Penny Wincer CICO Books
I enjoy being able to put together a
design for a finished project
that someone else can make.
and a year later Quilting Basics was published. An informative
guide for the beginner quilter, Michaels first authored book is an
extension of the techniques he used to teach his classes in the
UK. He explains that having taught himself the basics through
trial and error, his methods are by no means the be all and end
all, This is how I do it, Im not saying there arent other ways. For
me it was a case of figuring things out and then practising what
I preach. He encourages his students to find their own path, as
he did, and work out what suits their understanding as well as
style, as everyone learns in a different way, Im not a traditional
quilter, by method or by style, he adds.
Michael has become accustomed to a certain way of working,
and although has tried out quilting classes in the past, finds
he prefers the solitude of working alone with a bit of music
or Netflix playing in the background. I went to a class with
my mom once, he explains how it felt like more of a social
gathering at the time than a lesson in honing sewing skills,
And I just dont have time for chit-chat I have deadlines to
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Photography by Penny Wincer CICO Books
meet! He adds, needless to say I was the only one that actually
finished my project, at which point I can literally feel his eyes
rolling as he recounts the experience. So now he tends to bury
himself in his giant home studio surrounded by threads, fabric,
and cut patterns waiting to be pieced, so he can get his head
down and speed through his work.
I ask him where he finds inspiration amid the solitary
confinement and he suddenly becomes even more animated,
Im loving Art Gallery fabrics at the moment, but generally I
find things on Pinterest that are visually appealing to me, like
paintings or posters. He then matches up swatches of fabrics
with a design in mind, trying to use opposing colours rather
than those that would naturally sit together, I like finding ways
of making them work, its an addiction. For Michaels magazine
commissions, he uses downloadable sample swatches (if
theyre available) to mock up his design and send a PDF to an
editor before even ordering the fabric, this way everyone knows
what to expect from the final design, and any changes that are

If you start cursing while youre cutting pieces because you
find it stressful, dont do it take up rollerblading instead!
Photography by Penny Wincer CICO Books
Michael Caputo
Photography by Penny Wincer CICO Books
required can be discussed with Michael before he launches
into breakneck mode. It makes him an easy choice for speedy
commissions and is a great outlet for him to share his work
with the world, I enjoy being able to put together a design for a
finished project that someone else can make.
Having spent six years in London, Michael and his family
moved back to the States last year, but he is still a regular name
Michael Caputo FEATURE
Photography by Penny Wincer CICO Books
on the UK circuit, producing quilts and tutorials for numerous
craft magazines and manufacturers, as well as currently working
on a new pop-up book for Penguin. When I ask him if he has any
sound advice for beginner quilters he, of course, has plenty to
say: See if a local quilting shop runs classes if you dont want
to just sit down and figure it out by yourself find someone that
can help guide you and take it from there. He says that even the
remotest of areas always has a craft or haberdashery shop with
information and tips to share, Even living in the country rather
than the city, Ive always been able to find a local shop. The
best piece of advice he shares is that whatever
craft you get into, it should be for the pleasure
of it first and foremost and surmises this in the
most perfect way: Its supposed to be fun,
he tells me, If you start cursing while youre
cutting pieces because you find it stressful,
dont do it take up rollerblading instead!
Well we cant argue with that.
Keep up to date with Michaels latest
projects by visiting
patchworkandpaper.wordpress.com
Michaels book, Quilting Basics, published by CICO Books, 14.99, is
available at all good bookshops and online.
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 SUMMERTIME
BUCKET BAG
Chic and stylish for Summer shopping
by Janet Goddard

SKILL LEVEL

MATERIALS Cutting instructions Stitch the patchwork

(Fabric quantities allow for using a
directional print.)
75cm (30in) floral print for the outer bag
75cm (30in) green print for the lining and
inner pocket
63.5cm (25in) yellow print for the Twelve 2in squares for the patchwork
patchwork and bag base
56cm (24in) fusible wadding
13cm (5in) Vlieseline Decovil (Pellon Dcor
Bond) or similar for the bag base
Four bag studs/feet
One set of 58cm (23in) leather piped bag
handles
Thick embroidery thread for stitching on
the handles
FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 53 x 38 x 10cm (21 x 15 x 4in)
excluding handles
PREPARATION
All measurements include in seam
allowances, unless otherwise stated.
1 From the floral print fabric cut:
Four 9 x 12in rectangles for the to corner on the wrong side of the twelve
outer bag
Two 2 x 23in strips for the outer bag
2 From the green print fabric cut:
Two 18 x 23in rectangles for the lining
One 6 x 20in rectangle for the pocket
3 From the yellow print fabric cut:
Two 5 x 23in rectangles for the bag base
Three 5in squares for the patchwork
4 From the fusible wadding cut two 22 x
18in rectangles for the bag lining.
5 From the Vlieseline Decovil (or similar)
interfacing cut a 4 x 11in rectangle for
the bag base.
1 Draw a line on the diagonal from corner
2in floral print squares.
2 Position two 2in squares on diagonally
opposite corners of a 5in yellow print
square right sides facing. Stitch a seam in
away from each side of the drawn line. Fig 1
3 Cut along the drawn line, Fig 2, and press
seams towards the small triangles as shown
in Fig 3
4 Position another 2in floral print square
on the remaining unsewn corner of each
unit so that the diagonal line is positioned
between the two smaller triangles. Stitch a
seam in away from each side of the drawn
line. Fig 4

FIG 1: Two corner squares sewn FIG 2: The large square cut in half FIG 3: The smaller triangles pressed

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5 Cut along the drawn line, Fig 5, and press

seams towards the small triangles. Trim
points, Fig 6, a finished unit should measure
2 x 4in. Continue in this way until twelve
triangle units are stitched.

Assemble the outer bag

1 Stitch the patchwork triangle units into
two strips of six triangles. Press seams
towards the base of the triangles.

2 Take the strips of patchwork triangles and

stitch a 9 x 12in floral print rectangle to
each side. Press the seams away from the
patchwork.

3 Stitch a 2 x 23in strip of floral print to the top

of each of the outer bag pieces completed in
step 2, pressing seams towards the strip. Stitch
a 5 x 23in yellow print rectangle to the bottom
of each of the outer bag pieces, pressing seams
towards the base. You have completed two
outer bag pieces that look like Fig 7.

4 Iron a 22 x 18in rectangle of fusible wadding

to the wrong side of each outer bag piece.
The wadding will be smaller than the outer
bag at the top and bottom of the bag so
that there will not be any bulky seams.

5 To create the bucket shape to the bag,

mark 4in from the outer edge at the bottom
of each outer bag piece. Place a ruler on
the very outer edge at the top on the right
side of the bag and on the 4in marking at
the bottom of the bag. Cut the wedge shape
of fabric away. Repeat on all corners of the
outer bag pieces. Janets bag is not quilted,
but if you would like to add quilting do so at
this stage.

FIG 4: Another corner square sewn FIG 5: The unit cut in half FIG 6: Two finished units

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6 Place the outer bag panels together,
right sides facing, and stitch down each
side and across the bottom, leaving the
top open.
7 To shape the base of the bag, match the
centre fold of the base with the side seam.
Measure in 1in along the seam line and
stitch across. Cut off the excess fabric.
Repeat on the other corner. Turn the bag
right side out.
8 Place the 4 x 11in rectangle of Vlieseline
Decovil (or equivalent) in the base of the
outer bag and press carefully, making
sure that you do not catch the iron on the
wadding.
9 To add the bag studs, measure in 1in from
each corner and carefully make a small hole
with a seam ripper. Press the stud from the
right side of the fabric through the base of
the bag and open the teeth out. Repeat for
all four studs. Fig 8
Make the lining
1 To stitch the pocket take the 6 x 20in
green print rectangle and fold in half,
wrong sides together, so that the top edge
measures 10in. Stitch around the three raw
edges, leaving a 3in opening. Trim corners,
turn right sides out, and press.
FIG 7: A finished outer bag piece
FIG 9: The pocket sewn to the lining
Summertime Bucket Bag BAG PROJECT
2 Position the completed pocket on one of 4 Using thick embroidery thread stitch the
the 18 x 23in green print rectangles for the leather handles to the top of the bag. Test
lining, 4in from the top. Topstitch down each the position before stitching so that they
side and across the bottom leaving the top are at an appropriate width for whoever will
edge open. Topstitch down the middle of the be using the bag. This will vary if the bag is
pocket to create two compartments. Fig 9 to be used as a shoulder bag or carried by
hand.
3 Following the instructions in Assemble
the Outer Bag, step 5, cut two lining pieces
into bucket shapes.
4 Place the lining panels right sides
together and stitch down each side and
across the bottom, leaving a 5in gap for
turning in one side and leaving the top
open. Shape the bottom of the lining in
the same way as the outer bag bottom in
Assemble the Outer Bag, step 7.
Stitch the bag together
1 Keeping the bag right sides out and the
lining wrong sides out, place the outer bag
inside the lining. Fig 10
2 Matching the side seams, stitch around
the top edge of the bag.
3 Turn the bag through the opening and
stitch the opening in the lining closed.
Carefully press the top of the bag so that
the lining matches the top edge of the outer
bag. Topstitch around the edge.
FIG 8: A close-up of the bag studs
This is an adapted extract from
Simply Modern Patchwork Bags by
Janet Goddard.
9.99, from Search Press
WHERE TO BUY
Similar products are available from quilt
fabric shops or see our advertisers for
online stockists. Or perhaps you have
FIG 10: Placing the outer bag inside the lining suitable floral scraps in your stash.
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OFFERS & GIVEAWAYS
For your chance to win one of this months giveaways, visit popularpatchwork.com
and simply click on win! Select the competition you wish to enter and fill in your details.
Good luck!

Butterfly
Cross-stitch Kit
Weve got two of these beautiful
embroidery kits, worth 24.99 each, to
give away courtesy of our friends at Sew
and So. Designed by Maria Diaz, they
feature the Richmond Birdwing butterfly,
which is native to Australia. The finished
design measures 24cm x 22cm (9in x
8in) and comes complete with 14 count
Aida cloth, pre-sorted cotton strands,
tapestry needle, and full colour chart with symbols and instructions. Once complete, you
can frame them as desired. Sure to look stunning on your wall!
sewandso.co.uk

En Pointe Ruby Reds

Tote Bag Kit
We love a bit of arm candy, particularly when
Allie Allers Stained Glass
it comes in the form of a gorgeous tote bag! Quilts Reimagined
The kind folk at Oakshott Fabrics have kindly Three copies of Allie Allers book from C&T
offered this gorgeous kit, 32, for one of you Publishing are up for grabs. Bursting with
lucky readers to win. Designed by Helen techniques and design ideas for dazzling wall
Butcher of Little Patch Pockets, the design is hangings, throws and bedcovers, its a
based on half square triangles and inspired by contemporary spin on stained glass quilts!
the pointe shoes worn by ballet dancers. The Along the way youll learn how to add leading
fabrics included are all 100% mercerised shot between the pieces without using bias tape
cottons in 16 colours in the Ruby Reds range and expand your quilting repertoire no end.
from pink to blood-red and deep crimson. Also includes a full-size pullout pattern of the
These, combined with the bold, geometric beautiful peacock quilt on the cover. Makes you
design, make this a bag to get you noticed for want to shake your tail feathers! For a full review
all the right reasons! see page 42.
oakshottfabrics.com searchpress.com

Kissing Squirrels Picnic Blanket

The super talented designers at Anorak have kindly donated one of their
popular picnic blankets for this months giveaway. This best-selling printed
cotton design worth 36 is waterproof backed, super lightweight and
machine washable. Weve rather fallen for the cute white squirrels poised
for a cheeky embrace against a light blue background. Made from high-
quality 100% cotton it can be rolled away conveniently into adjustable
carry handles. Who said romance was dead?
anorakonline.co.uk

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 2017

The UKs No.1 Show for the Quilting Enthusiast

QUILTS UK, MALVERN OPEN COMPETITIVE QUILT SHOW

THREE COUNTIES SHOWGROUND, MALVERN, WORCESTERSHIRE WR13 6NW
Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st May 2017. 10.00am - 5.00pm (4.30pm Sunday)
Presentation of Awards 2.30pm Sunday
Spectacular Display of Hundreds of Quilts, Trade Stands & Demonstrations

2017 Theme Category:

GARDENERS WORLD
Theme 1st Prize: A Janome Sewing Machine sponsored by Sew Creative Sewing Centre Ltd (www.sewcreative.co.uk)
CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: 3rd March 2017

SHOPPING 2017

Shop with all our quality exhibitors offering you the

latest in quilting supplies
FULL WORKSHOP PROGRAMME Advance Tickets*:
Download a list from our website or telephone us Available until
5th May 2017.
MEET THE EXPERTS Adults: 7.00 Top images from left to right: A Glimpse of Sky by Judith Wilson,
A Fife Fisherman by Patricia Marson, Sunset Glow by Jill Exell
Senior Citizens: 6.00
Demonstration of patchwork and quilting techniques Children 8-16: 2.00
Entrance at the Door:
FABULOUS TROPHIES & AWARDS Adults: 9.00
Overall Champion wins a Bernina sewing machine Senior Citizens: 8.00
kindly sponsored by Frank Nutt Sewing Machines Children 8-16: 4.00
Tel: 01406 372600 /
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www.grosvenorshows.co.uk
SPRINGFIELDS QUILT SHOW
SPALDING 2017
Springfields Events Centre, Camelgate, Spalding, Lincs. PE12 6ET
Friday 2nd - Saturday 3rd June 2017
10am-4.30pm (4pm Saturday)
Find Us on Facebook
FEATURE DISPLAYS www.facebook.com/grosvenor
HEBRIDEAN LANDSCAPES by Effie Galletly
LETS COLOUR THE WORLD by Brazilian Textile Artists
WILD ATLANTIC WAY by Irish Patchwork Society
PAISLEY RENAISSANCE by Sandie Lush
All displays are subject
to change

QUILTING MY GUILTY PLEASURE by Diane Abram

THE FABRIC & FIBRE OF NATURE by Karen Lane
Right: Galson Beach
by Effie Galletly

AN ONGOING JOURNEY by Annelize Littlefair

MADE IN CORNWALL by Cornish Members of
South West Quilters
SOUTH WEST QUILTERS CHALLENGE: UP, UP AND AWAY

Left: Through Above: Dew by Katia Laquila (Brazilian Textile Artist)

the Window
Brightly Left: Summer
by Meg Kenny Garden by
(Irish Karen Lane
Patchwork
Soc.)

Right: The
Breath of Life
by Natalia
Manley

Workshops Available
Participate in our numerous workshops by quilting experts.
Telephone for a list or download from the website.

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The National Quilt Championships
SANDOWN EXHIBITION CENTRE
Sandown Park Racecourse, ESHER, Surrey KT10 9AJ
Friday 23rd to Sunday 25th JUNE 2017
10.00am - 4.30pm (4.00pm Sunday) Presentation of Awards: Sunday at 2.30pm

OPEN COMPETITIVE QUILT SHOW 2017

Overall Champion wins a JANOME sewing machine, sponsored by JANOME UK
Categories include Bed Quilts, Group Quilts, Wall Hangings, Cot Quilts, Miniatures, Wearable Art,
Under 16 Quilts and Special Theme category sponsored by Kaleidoscope Books.
Find Us on
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FEATURE DISPLAYS
HEBRIDEAN LANDSCAPES by Effie Galletly
LETS COLOUR THE WORLD by Brazilian Textile Artists
WILD ATLANTIC WAY by The Irish Patchwork Society
ALCHEMY by Gilli Theokritoff
Above: The Sea, the Sky and the Bluebird of
Above: Close Up by Marina Landi
(Brazilian Textile Artist) COAST by Hilary Beattie
ON THE EDGE by The
Happiness by Natalia Manley

Right: Karma by
Gilli Theokritoff
Contemporary Quilt Group
ENCHANTED ISLANDS by Exe
Valley Quilters
THE POEM QUILTS by
Students of Michele Moody

All displays are subject Right: Fiin Wild

to change by Ester Kiely (Irish
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Above: Rocky Hillside by Effie Galletly

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*All card bookings are subject to a 50p booking fee Deadline for advance ticket bookings: 9th June 2017
 POCKET BUNTING
Keep your home in order with this decorative and practical project
by Debbie Shore

70 MAY 2017
 Pocket Bunting HOME ACCESSORY PROJECT

SKILL LEVEL

MATERIALS
98 x 25.5cm (39 x 10in) strip
of curtain-weight woven fabric
39 x 15cm (15 x 6in) strip of
curtain-weight woven fabric
1.5m (60in) of bias-binding tape,
2.5cm (1in) wide

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 1m (40in) long

PREPARATION
All measurements include in seam
allowances

This really is using all available

space for storage! Ive kept the
triangles quite long so that the
contents dont fall forwards and
drop out perfect for pencils,
bobbins, ribbons and other
lightweight items. If necessary,
weigh down the pennants to help
them keep their shape by placing a
small pebble or curtain weight
into each one.
DEBBIE
HANDY HINT:
Instead of hemming the smaller
triangles, try adding bias-binding
tape across the top.
Cutting instructions
1 Cut the 39 x 10in piece of fabric cut into
twelve triangles, each measuring 6in across
the top and 10in in depth.
2 Cut the 15 x 6in piece of fabric into six
triangles, each measuring 4in across the
top and 6in in depth.
Make the bunting
1 Fold over the tops of the six smaller
triangles by about in on to the wrong side
of the fabric and top stitch to hem. Fig 1
2 Lay each one on top of a larger triangle,
points meeting and with the printed sides
of the fabric facing upwards, then lay
another large triangle, face down, on top.
Pin then stitch very close to the edge along
the two long sides to secure. Snip across
the point at the bottom, turn and press.
Fig 2
3 Fold and press the bias-binding in half
lengthwise, then pin and sew the
bias-binding tape to the top of the
pennants, leaving no gaps in between.

Guide to cutting
triangles for bunting
Cut the length of your triangles in a long
strip. Measure and mark the width, and
cut, always away from you, with a rotary
cutter. Bear in mind that by cutting this
way, half of your triangles will be upside
down. If your fabric has to be cut in the
same direction each time because of the FIG 1
pattern, bear in mind that youll need
twice as much.

Extract adapted from Sew Bunting by

Debbie Shore. 9.99, from Search Press.
searchpress.com
FIG 2

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 Design
Competition
Calling all quilting and sewing groups: this month were teaming up with the lovely
folk at Lewis & Irene, Janome, The Warm Company, and Search Press, to bring you
an exciting new design competition with some fantastic prizes!

The Competition
Lewis & Irene are giving away thirty, 10 metre lengths of the border print
taken from their recent collection Down by the Riverside along with a
queen size pack of 80/20 wadding from The Warm Company, to sewing
and quilting groups wishing to enter this exclusive design competition.
The brief is for participating groups to get together and design a queen
size quilt inspired by the Down by the Riverside border (pictured). The
finished quilt must measure 65in x 65in, be an original design, and
include the Down by the Riverside border fabric and wadding, which will
be sent to you once your entry is confirmed.

Please note: The competition is limited to thirty entries, and will be

selected on a first-come-first-served basis.

To get you started, we asked Creative Director and designer, Hannah

Richards from Lewis & Irene, to share the inspiration behind the Down
by the Riverside border and print collection.

Having recently moved to a cottage in a pretty village on the edge of the

New Forest, I soon became immersed in my new surroundings, especially
the water meadow at the back of the garden. Before long, walks beside the River Avon became a daily occurrence for the family.
Observing the wildlife and the changing seasons, I started to take photos of the landscape, but there was one view in particular that
would endlessly draw me in a view of the river, with the village church in the distance. There was a sense of familiarity in the scene, which
revealed itself several months later in The British Museum when I came across a John Constable sketch, dated 1820, of the very same view!
Inspired to have walked in the footsteps of such a great artist, I set about creating my own version of the scene and here it is!

To enter
Please email your entry application to: officemanager@mytimemedia.com with the subject title Down by the River.
Alternatively, send a postcard titled Down by the River to: The Office Manager, MyTimeMedia Ltd, Suite 25, Eden House, Enterprise Way,
Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 6HF.

Please include the following information:

Your groups full name
Full name, address and phone number of the nominated person responsible for taking delivery of the materials
Complete list of full names of everyone in the group participating in the competition

The first thirty entries received will be automatically entered. You will then be sent the Lewis & Irene border and Warm Company
80/20 wadding to design and make your quilt. The finished quilt size must measure no more than 65in x 65in. The deadline for receipt

Go o d Luck!
of the finished quilt is 15 July 2017. The winners will be announced in August, with the three winning designs on
display at The Festival of Quilts, 10-13 August, at the NEC, Birmingham.

NEEDLED 80% COTTON + 20% POLYESTER BATTING

72 MAY 2017
PRIZES 1ST
PRIZE
Group Prizes
1st prize: 500 worth of Lewis & Irene fabric,
a 110in roll of Warm Company 80/20 wadding,
plus 150 worth of craft books.

2nd and 3rd prizes:

100 worth of Search
Press and C&T craft
books.

2ND
PRIZE
3RD
PRIZE

Individual prize: Janome

Atelier 3 Sewing machine
All participants from each group will have their
name included in a prize draw to win a fabulous
Janome Atelier 3 sewing machine, worth 799.
PRIZE
DRAW One of Janomes latest range of computerised
sewing machines, the Atelier 3 has been designed
for all types of sewing with easy-to-use features.
With a total arm length of 310mm (over 12in) and
210mm (8.3in) arm space right of the needle, this
machine is ideal for bigger projects, yet equally
suited to precision sewing, offering 71 needle
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TOMATO PINCUSHION
This cute plump pincushion is ideal to store your pins and needles
by Jemima Schlee
SKILL LEVEL

MATERIALS Sewing a pincushion 4 Using a pair of small, sharp scissors, cut

notches or V shapes in the seam selvedge,
Two 12cm (4in) square pieces of fabric 1 Using the template on the Pattern Sheet, apart from at the turning gap. Fig 3
Hollowfibre stuffing
cut two circles of fabric. They can be from
Thread to match fabric
the same print, of from two contrasting 5 Turn your work right sides out through
Contrasting embroidery cotton
Embroidery needle fabrics. the turning gap. Push stuffing through the
Two buttons turning gap until the pincushion is fairly firm.
2 Place your two circles of fabric right Be aware that the bindings of embroidery
FINISHED SIZE sides together, aligning their raw edges, thread will compress it to some extent, so
Approx. 10cm (4in) diameter and pin. Fig 1 make it slightly less firmly filled than you
want your finished pincushion to be.
PREPARATION 3 Stitch ain seam around the edge,
All measurements include in seam leaving a turning gap of 1in. Reverse stitch
allowances at either side of this gap to give it extra
strength. Fig 2

FIG 1: Pinning the circles of fabric right sides FIG 2: The sewn circles, with a gap left for FIG 3: Cutting the notches
together turning through

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HOME ACCESSORY PROJECT Tomato Pincushion

This is a great project for using up

scraps and to make as a gift for
a fellow quilter. You can rescale
the template to make pincushions
of any size.
JEMIMA

WHERE TO BUY
Jemima used fabrics from the Floral
Splendor range from Makower UK
makoweruk.com. Similar fabrics are
available from quilt fabric shops, or you
may have suitable floral scraps
in your stash.

FIG 4: Sewing the gap closed
6 Tuck the raw edges in at the turning gap and
stitch it closed with a small overstitch. Fig 4
7 Thread your embroidery needle with a
long length of cotton embroidery thread.
Push the needle through the centre of one
side and out through the centre of the other
side, leaving a tail of approximately 4 to
6in. Now push the needle through again,
from the back to the front in doing so, the
thread will be wrapped around the edge of
the stuffed pincushion. Give your needle a
firm tug, at the same time making sure the
threads tail end remains long. Continue
this process until you have divided the
pincushion into six segments.
8 Once all six segments are created, tweak
and tug the embroidery thread to even
them out before using the needle to stitch a
button to either side of the pincushion.
Fig 5. Finish with your needle on the same
side as the tail end, tie them together so
that the knot lies beneath the button and
cut the thread flush to the edge of the
button with sharp scissors. Fig 6

FIG 5: Sewing a button to the pincushion FIG 6: Trimming the excess tread

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PEEK-A-BOO FARM
Nature loving children will adore this interactive quilt
by Marian Turner

Little ones will enjoy playing with this fun quilt. Once they have opened the barn doors they can look inside
the window shutters to say peek-a-boo to cows, sheep and chickens. It is perfect for scraps, so see what fabric
you have at home to make the barns.
MARIAN

SKILL LEVEL In last months issue we assembled the quilt top. In this instalment, we will be quilting, binding
and adding the barn doors.
MATERIALS
Nine 9.5cm (3in) square animal fabric 4 From the red/orange fabric cut five 2in
patches (Marian cut hers from a printed Quilting and binding strips across the width of the fabric.
fabric panel) 1 Layer the quilt by placing the backing
Fat quarter fabric for barn shutters fabric wrong side up on a clean flat surface, 5 Join the strips at right angles, pressing the
Nine 33.5 x 23cm (13 x 9in) pieces of fabric
followed by the wadding and then the seams open to reduce bulk. Trim away the
for barns
Nine 38 x 8cm (15 x 3in) pieces of fabric for quilt top, centrally and right side up; the ears and fold the strip in half lengthwise,
barn roofs and doors backing and wadding are slightly larger wrong sides together, and press.
30cm (yd) fabric for sky than the quilt top. Working from the centre
1.25m (1yd) hen print fabric for sashing, outwards, pin with quilters safety pins or 6 Working from the right side and starting
borders and cornerstones tack to secure. part way down one edge, match the raw
2.5m (2yd) red/orange fabric for flaps, edges of the binding to the raw edges of the
blocks, sashing, border strips and binding 2 Quilt as desired. Marian used a walking quilt and sew in place, folding a mitre at each
130cm (51in) square of backing fabric foot to quilt straight lines. corner. Before completing your stitching,
130cm (51in) square of wadding
neaten the short raw end of the starting
Nine 35.5 x 30cm (14 x 11in) rectangles of
wadding for barn doors 3 When you have finished quilting, trim the piece and insert the ending piece into it. Fold
Nine 35.5 x 30cm (14 x 11in) rectangles of excess backing and wadding level with the the binding over to the back of the quilt and
cream fabric edge of the quilt top. neatly slipstitch in place by hand.
Eleven 12.75 x 9.5cm (5 x 3in) pieces of
fabric for applique numbers
Eleven 12.75 x 9.5cm (5 x 3in) pieces of
paper-backed fusible webbing
Fat quarter of light-weight fusible
interfacing
Nine 3.75cm (1in) buttons
3m snag free sew-on hook and loop tape
(such as Velcro), suitable for children,
20mm wide

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 120cm (47in) square

PREPARATION
All measurements, and templates, include
in seam allowance.

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QUILT PROJECT Peek-A-Boo Farm

Preparing the barn

doors
The barn doors cover the Peek-a-Boo blocks
encouraging young children to search for the
animals. Each flap has a number from 1-9,
and a large button to open the door.

1 Using the door template from the Pattern

Sheet cut:
Nine pieces in red/orange fabric
Nine pieces in cream fabric
Nine pieces of wadding slightly larger
than the flap pattern piece.

2 Using the templates on the Pattern Sheet,

trace the numbers onto the smooth side of
paper-backed fusible web. Roughly cut out
each one, approximately in away from
the line.

3 Following the manufacturers instructions,

iron the paper-backed fusible web to the
wrong side of the number appliqu fabrics.

HANDY HINT
If fusible web gets stuck to the
soleplate of your iron it can leave
black marks where you dont want
them. To guard against this, place a
sheet of baking parchment or a 5 Take number 1 and place it in the centre
pressing sheet on the ironing board of a red/orange piece of barn door fabric,
before you start and then another with the point facing to the left, and fuse
sheet between the fusible web and into place. Repeat with numbers 2 to 9.
the iron before fusing the motifs
in place. 6 Stitch around the appliqu number.
Marian used a pre-programmed blanket
4 Using scissors, cut out the numbers stitch on her sewing machine, however you
carefully following the line. could use a satin stitch or sew by hand.

FIG 3: Pinning around an appliqud number

FIG 4: Stitching around the number (view

FIG 1: Detail of corner appliqu FIG 2: Stitching the side of a door piece from back)

82 MAY 2017

7 Fuse number 10 to the bottom left-hand
corner of the quilt and stitch around the
numbers to hold them in place. Fig 1
Preparing the barn
doors
1 Take one of the appliqud doors and
place it right side up on top of a piece of
wadding. Pin and stitch down the
right-hand edge. Fig 2
2 Place a piece of cream fabric on top of the
barn door, right sides together with the
wadding still at the back. Pin and sew
around all edges apart from the straight
edge at the right-hand side.
3 Trim the wadding and fabric around the
edges to in, leaving the excess wadding
on the side that has the opening. Turn out
through the gap so the right side is out and
gently poke out the three points. Carefully
press the door piece.
4 Topstitch around all the edges of the
panel, except the straight edge. Sew a
second line of stitching in away from the
first to create double-stitching around the
sides.
FIG 5: Binding sewn to a barn door
FIG 6: The completed barn doors
5 Pin around the appliqud number, buttonhole is slightly larger than the button
Fig 3, then stitch around the number, measurement so it is easy to undo.
staying close to its edge. Fig 4
6 Stitch across the straight edge on the
right-hand side of the door, making sure the
backing is caught in the stitch line, then trim
the wadding level with the edge of the fabric.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to make the other
eight doors.
Making the barn doors
1 From the red/orange fabric cut nine 1 x
10in strips.
2 Take one of the strips and leaving an 1 Cut two 2in lengths of hook and loop
overhang of in of binding at each end,
sew the strip to the right-hand edge of one
of the barn doors using a in seam.
3 Fold in both ends, then take the binding
over to the wrong side. Fold in a in hem and
hand stitch to the back of the barn door. Fig 5
4 Make a button hole 1in in from the point
of the flap (on the left-hand edge). Marian
used a pre-programmed stitch on her
machine and a variety of threads, however
you can also stitch it by hand. Make sure the
FIG 7: Velcro on the wrong side of the flap
FIG 8: Barn flap pinned into position
Peek-A-Boo Farm QUILT PROJECT
HANDY HINT
Marian recommends practicing the
buttonhole on a piece of scrap fabric.
If you would rather not use buttons
the doors can be secured using small
pieces of snag free sew-on hook and
loop tape.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 with the other eight
barn doors. Fig 6
Attaching the barn
doors to the quilt
tape, then cut them down the centre
lengthwise to make four strips. Pull them
apart and put the hook pieces to one side.
2 Using Fig 7 for guidance, trim an angle
on one loop piece to fit into the shoulder
angle of the flap then hand-stitch/slip-stitch
in place. Repeat for the opposite shoulder
angle. Place a strip approximately 1in
away from the bound edge and stitch into
place. Repeat for the opposite strip.
3 Repeat steps 1 2 with the other eight
doors.
MAY 2017 83
QUILT PROJECT Peek-A-Boo Farm

4 Place barn door number 1 on the quilt to

cover the first barn. Position the door binding
to the right edge of the barn sashing and
line up with the bottom edge of the door
to meet and cover the barn sashing. Check
that the bottom-right corner of the door
meets the corner of the 4in square block.
Pin through all layers to hold in place. Fig 8.
Repeat with the other eight flaps.

5 Using chalk, or a quilters pencil, fold back

the edges of each pinned door and mark
the placement of the hook and loop tape
onto the main quilt body.

6 Unpin one door at a time and machine

stitch the corresponding other half of the
hook and loop strips onto the main quilt.

7 Place the barn doors onto the quilt again,

making sure they are lined up. Starting at
the bottom of door 1s thin binding strip,
machine sew around the binding staying

STAY SAFE close to the edge, as shown in Fig 9.

As this quilt is for youngsters, make sure that all
the appliqu motifs are securely stitched in place.
Buttons can be pulled off and present a choking
hazard so for extra safety do not to leave youngsters
unattended with this quilt.
WHERE TO BUY
Similar fabrics are available from quilt fabric shops or
see our advertisers for online stockists. Marian used
scrap fabric for the blocks and appliqu numbers.
Backstitch at the start and end of the
stitching to secure.
Adding the buttons
1 Carefully cut through the centre of each
of the buttonholes, making sure you do not
snip through any stitches.
2 Using chalk or a quilters pencil, mark the
centre for each button placement through
the buttonhole opening.

3 Securely hand stitch the nine buttons

through the quilt, taking care to bury the
end threads into the wadding to ensure
they will not come loose. Fig 10

4 Add a label, including at least your name,

location and the date the quilt was made.

If you missed the first

instalment you can order a
copy of our April issue from
FIG 9: Close-up of a barn door mags-uk.co.uk
sewn to the quilt FIG 10: A fastened door

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Earlier this year Mandy Munroe took a trip to
the east coast of America to visit the largest Best in Show Bling, pieced and quilted by Katherine Jones, Tasmania.
Foundation pieced from solid fabrics and machine quilted without a
modern quilting show of its kind QuiltCon, as frame (domestic). Inspired by a princess cut diamond.
presented by the Modern Quilt Guild Improvised use of colour

I
f you like modern quilts, a trip to QuiltCon is worth putting in your The awards ceremony hosted by Jacquie Gering, chair of the Modern
diary. The venue alternates from the west coast of America to the Quilt Guild, was a sold-out event. Seats were reserved for the winners
east, and this year it was held in Savannah, Georgia a beautiful who had been invited the previous evening but details were kept to a
town with a laidback southern vibe. The sun shone and every minimum. Oh, the suspense!
morning the free ferry, loaded up with keen quilters, chugged across Quilts had been entered from fourteen countries and forty-eight
the river to the Convention Centre on Hutchinson Island. states. Katherine Jones, winner of Best in Show, had travelled all the
way from Tasmania.
350 quilts were juried
into the show and
they were beautifully
presented, as usual.
There seemed to be
less matchstick quilting
this year and more
real softer spaced
quilting, done by
their makers.
I met up with
twelve-year-old
Lilianna Kehnle in
front of her winning
quilt, Gemstones. She
had asked to come
to Savannah with her
mum who had replied:
If you make a quilt Ill
take you. Every part
1st Place Improvisation and Viewers Choice 1st Place Group or Bee Quilts Direction Optional by Bee Sewcial, of the quilt had been
Lincoln by Kim Soper. An entirely improv pieced, Denver Metro Mod Quilt Guild. Improv. Pieced with use of line as an created by Lilianna
recognisable image. He had won a 1st in the element. Longarm quilted including the quilting
Modern Traditionalism category in 2015 and binding. Having

88 MAY 2017
 REVIEW Quilt Con 2017

run out of background fabric

she had decided to cut the
top up and introduce more
tones. A creative solution
that paid off!
More than a hundred
group challenge charity
quilts, displayed throughout
the convention centre
and outside the main hall,
gave many more quilters
the chance to have a quilt
shown at QuiltCon, and
all made for good causes.
Images of more charity
1st Place Youth Gemstones by quilts were shown by the
Lilianna Kehnle organisers of Quilts for
Pulse. They had set up a
meeting point for participants who had donated a total of 1,771 quilts
stitched in support.
A special exhibition, The Quilts of Angela Walters, showed some of
her quilts spanning ten years, including some pieced by Tula Pink.
Celebrities were spotted chatting to visitors along with Amy Butler,
Thomas Knauer and Alison Glass to name a few. Book signings
provided more photo opportunities for fan girls (and guys) and packed
workshops ran until 9pm every evening. Lines of Communication #4 by Anne Hammond (Improvisation)
There was plenty of shopping to be done at the traders end of the
hall and fabric companies displayed their new collections and hosted which there are plenty if you want to take a look! The Podcast booth
giveaways. It was good to see modern divisions of well-known brands in the main hall was in action every time I walked past, constant
such as Me + You interviews in progress.
(Hoffman) and Ink & The next QuiltCon will be held in Pasadena, California in February
Arrow in attendance. 2018 and then Nashville in 2019. If you are looking for a nice little
Opportunities to modern quilt holiday in the sunshine, keep an eye out online in June
make and take in as it gets booked up fast!
the Cotton + Steel
booth allowed us to
try out their designer
Bernina machines
and use their newly
launched cotton
threads. We also got
to put our feet up
and hand stitch in
the Studio 37 booth
while the machine
companies tempted
us with their mid and 2nd place Appliqu Tea and Skittles by
Thomas Knauer
longarm demos.
The Modern Quilt Guild developed out of an online community of
quilters with a modern aesthetic. Quilters who have chatted online and
followed each others blogs come together to share their passion and
this event is their chance to meet in person. For the first time this year a
mini quilt swap was organised and 400 quilters took part with 100 or so
meeting up face to face in the foyer on Saturday to exchange their gifts.
Each year QuiltCon updates its own app to download ahead of the
show with the schedule of events, floor plan, exhibitors, sponsors and
other useful information. Free wifi enables everyone to access this on Homage to Gwen and Jacquie Luxe Fabric Challenge
their phones during the show and to post images on Instagram, of (Michael Miller)

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GREATER MANCHESTER
Until 5 September
BRISTOL T: 01325 281729 (Liz) Ten Plus @ Salford
11-13 May E: lizearleoneil@ntlworld.com Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Peel Park, Salford,
Portishead Quilters Exhibition Extra info: Raffle in support of St Teresas Hospice, M5 4WU
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CHESHIRE Extra info: Please use rear entrance to village Hall. Brockenhurst, SO42 7RY
13 May Entry fee includes tea, coffee, and homemade cakes. 10am-5pm (Sun 3:30pm)
Gleneagles Ps and Qs Quilt Exhibition 3
United Reform Church, Wilmslow Road, Heald Until 18 July E: info@brockenhurstfiesta.co.uk
Green, Cheadle, SK8 3BH With the complements of Capt. John Harle W: brockenhurstfiesta.co.uk
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3, includes tea/coffee Havering Museum, 19-21 High Street, Romford, walk from Brockenhurst Railway Station. Light
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Extra info: We are a friendly local quilting group : Entry to exhibition is free but museum support local textile groups and raise funds for
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PATCHWORK OF MY LIFE
Pam Lintott
This month jelly roll queen Pam Lintott tells us about her quilting life and shares some of
the things she finds precious. quiltroom.co.uk

I
ve owned The Quilt Room in Dorking since 1981 we
celebrated our 35th anniversary last year! Little did I realise
back then when my daughter Nicky was only three years
old that I would be working alongside her 35 years later in the
business. As well as running the shop and mail order, we also
design quilt patterns and have written twelve books mainly
on jelly roll quilts!

It would be hard to describe the design process of a quilt

as it is somewhat erratic and can develop in a number of
different ways. When designing jelly roll quilts, our criteria is
using just one jelly roll, so it does require a few mathematical
calculations. More often than not, I have a quilt design in my
head and suddenly a jelly roll comes into the shop which
triggers the inspiration to start sewing. Fabric really is my
number one inspiration.

I lived in New York in my early twenties where I met my

husband Nick and we spent the next ten years leading a
nomadic life, travelling overland on the hippie trail to
Australia and then living on a yacht in the Mediterranean.
It was then that I made my first patchwork quilt and yes, it
was hand sewn hexagons! When we settled back in the UK,
I opened The Quilt Room. My original idea was to sell quilts
but very soon it became obvious that what people wanted
was to learn how to make them themselves. From then on
teaching became a priority and our first book The Quilt Room
Patchwork & Quilting Workshops was published in 1992
containing a selection of workshops from the talented tutors
who taught for us.

It is hard to imagine that when I opened the shop no one

used a rotary cutter. When rotary cutting arrived on the scene
it totally revolutionised the art of quiltmaking. Having three
small children and running the shop, I embraced these quick
techniques with both hands. I still love the fact that rotary
cutting and speedy techniques can create such stunning
quilts in a fraction of the time. Im a big fan of quick and
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1 My studio overlooks the River Lynher in

Cornwall, which is so peaceful and quiet. Days
in the shop can be extremely hectic, so its
usually when Im at home in my studio that I
have time to work out designs for new quilts.

2 Tuffets have become part of my life since

bringing the idea back from the US early last
year. Not only does everyone get to learn
how to make a tuffet, but I get inspiration
back from them with their choice of
colours, which are all so different.

1 2 3 Getting together with old friends is

always the best, especially when your
husband has concocted a delicious
cocktail! The colour of this one could
easily be the inspiration for a new quilt.

4 Weve had a house in the south of

France for over thirty years and we always
spend our summer holidays there.
Depending on the time we go, we are
surrounded by sunflowers, lavender and,
of course, gorgeous vineyards.

5 Our three working cocker spaniels Inky,

Penny and Dot have got to be featured.
3 4 Walking them, whatever the weather, is
a joy and gives me time to sort out ideas
and plan ahead.

6 For those familiar with our books, you will

know that we love blue and white quilts.
Our very first jelly roll quilt, Blue Lagoon,
was made from a blue jelly roll on a white
background. We loved it and we featured it
in our first book Jelly Roll Quilts.

7 Fabric is my number one inspiration.

When new fabrics arrive in the shop so
many ideas for designs spring into my
head. We are so lucky having all the
5 6 delicious fabrics available to inspire us. In
1981, when I opened the shop, I remember
my first delivery of fabrics was a selection
of different shades of brown!

8 My mum was a fantastic seamstress

and could turn her hand to anything. As a
child, I would help turn the handle on her
hand machine (thinking that I was helping)
and would sit with her while she worked
her treadle. She always regretted the day
she decided to upgrade to an electric
machine and never stopped saying that
she wished she still had her old treadle.

7 8 9 Designing quilts to use just one jelly roll

requires a love of numbers. I enjoy playing
around with them to work out the best way
of doing things to ensure no wastage and the
best use of fabric. Memories of playing crib
with my dad from a very early age are joyful
and I am quite sure that my love of numbers
started right there.

10 I have been going to the Quilt Market in the

US once a year (sometimes twice) for many
years. Im inspired by everything I see there. I
loved this display but havent as yet managed
to work the idea into a quilt yet.
9 10

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an approved contoured support to fit into your body, it can
be quickly raised or lowered to your desired position by
means of a gas elevator and is fitted with a smaller castor
base to allow you to fit easily into your sewing cabinet. To
finish off the perfect chair its available in three hard
wearing fabrics and now our special Limited Edition fun
sewing canvas fabric. Inset picture below.
Its the perfect chair to finish off your perfect sewing room! Now available in a fun sewing canvas fabric!
The best seat in the house

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Possibly the best scissors youll ever get to use!

Horn
Crafting Quilting Sewing
Furniture
www.hornfurniture.co.uk
Ask us about our new range of precision made German
scissors.. a perfect companion for your new cabinet. (Pease note: The sewing machine and accessories are not included)