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Premium Online Quilt Magazine – Vol. 4 No. 11
Online Quilt Magazine.com
Experimenting
MAKE A
In Your
Quilted Jelly
Quilting
Roll Sewing
Machine Cover
Color Play and
Ruler Rant
Handmade
CHRISTMAS
Quilt-making
in 1933
PROJECT –
Mistletoe Mug Rug
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Mug Rugs at Christmas ………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………..…………………………………..……….
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PROJECT – Mistletoe Mug Rug ………..……………………………………………………..…..……..………………….……………………………….…………………….………………...….
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Color Play and Ruler Rant ……………………………………….………………………………………………….…………………………..……………….…………………………………………
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PROJECT – Quilted Jelly Roll Sewing Machine Cover ..………….……………….………..……………..……….………………………..……..…………………………….…………..
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How To Make An Easy Quilt Label …………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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What’s New from The Fat Quarter Shop ……………………………………..…………………………….………………………………………………………………………..……………….
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Hints and Tips From Brannie …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………….
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PROJECT – Tic Tac Toe Quilt ………………………………………………………..…………………………….………………………………………………………………………..……………….
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Experimenting In Your Quilting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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Decorating With Quilts ……..………………..…..……………...…………………………..…………………….…………………………………………….………………………………………….
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Handmade Quilt Making in 1933 ……..……………………………………………………………………………………..…………….……………………………………………………………
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Book Review – “Quick and Easy Hexie Quilts” by Dr Peggy Rhodes & Julia Wood ………………..….………….………………………………………..…………………….
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Reader “Show and Tell” …………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….……………………………….………………………………...…
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BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Cats and Mice ………..………………..…..……………….………..........................................................................................................
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Today's Tips..................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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YES – We Want To hear From You ..............................................................................................................................................................................
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Letter from the Editor
Jody Anderson
Hi!
Since the countdown to Christmas had started (and there’s stuff in all the shops), who am I to resist?
We’re easing in slowly though this month, with another gorgeous Mug Rug project from The Patchsmith.
This is quick and easy to make, and will make great stocking fillers or gifts for those ‘Secret Santa’
occasions.
Now that my very first book has been published (yes – I’m still buzzing about it!), I was able to use up
some of my leftover Jelly Roll strips, and I have to confess, I’m quite taken with my Quilted Jelly Roll
Sewing Machine Cover project too. (It’s on my machine, and fits perfectly over the back of my chair too
when I’m sewing!)
Rose has another quilt project, there’s more fabrics to check out, more articles, and it was even a brown
furry ‘quilting assistant’s’ Birthday too…
Have a great month!
Jody
Mug Rugs at Christmas
By The Patchsmith from http://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com.au/
Christmas is such a busy time. There is so much
to do and the list just keeps on growing. Adding
homemade gifts to that list can seem like one
task too many. But it doesn’t have to be.
Firstly a mug rug is quick to make and can be
fitted into a spare hour or two – which may be all
the time you have. Slow down to the steady
whirr of the sewing machine and a short time
later you will be rewarded with a wonderful little
piece of fabric art.
It is possible to create lovely quilted gifts and
enjoy some quiet time. All it takes is an hour or
two and the perfect little project. I believe mug
rugs are the perfect little project for so many
reasons.
What is more, they require only a small amount
of fabric, so you will already have all the materials
you need to complete one of these functional
little quilts. There is no need to add to the
growing shopping list or the Christmas budget!
Just pull out your scrap box, pick your fabrics and
away you go.
And if you don’t finish the mug rugs in one sitting
it really doesn’t matter as they are the perfect
portable project.
Mug rugs can be as simple or as complicated as
your time and skill allows. With the right pattern
they also lend themselves to batch-making - it is
just as easy to cut for two mug rugs as it is to cut
for one. You will find the rhythm and order of
batch sewing the perfect antidote to the hustleand-bustle of the festive season.
You can begin stitching them on the sewing
machine and finish them by hand in front of the
fire. Or pop an unfinished mug rug into your bag,
ready to add a stitch or two whenever there is a
moment in your busy schedule. You’ll be
surprised at how few moments it takes to
complete the binding or sew on a button.
About the author:
Amanda Weatherill is the Patchsmith. Amanda lives in a
little village in the English countryside where she spends
her days patching and playing with fabric. She particularly
enjoys designing mug rug patterns. Visit her Craftsy shop to
view more of her fun designs and check out the Patchsmith
for hints and tips on creating these lovely little quilts.
Patchsmith Craftsy Store http://www.craftsy.com/user/853279/pattern-store
Patchsmith Blog - http://thepatchsmith.blogspot.co.uk/
So close your sewing room door, reacquaint
yourself with your favourite sewing tools and
create a unique and colourful gift this Christmas.
Not only will friends and relatives admire your
handiwork, they will also wonder at your superb
time management skills. They need never know
their handmade gift was quicker to make than
the Christmas cake!
To get you started I have included my Mistletoe
Mug Rug, from my Christmas Mug Rugs
collection, just for you.
What's Christmas without all those
lovely handmade goodies?
This set of 10
Different Christmas
projects on CD-Rom
has something for
everyone.
Order your copy Now
at:
www.Quilts-n-Bags.com
Project – Mistletoe Mug Rug
From The Patchsmith from http://thepatchsmith.blogspot.com.au/
Center: Four 3½” x 2” rectangles
One 6” square of green fabric for mistletoe leaves
Four small flat cream buttons (or a 2” square of
cream felt)
One 11” x 8” rectangle of cotton fabric for
backing
(Size before quilting 9½” x 6½”)
FABRIC REQUIREMENTS/Cutting:
Patched Background:
Fabric A: Four 2” corner squares
Fabric B: Two 2” x 3½” rectangles
Two 6½” x 2” rectangles
One 11” x 8” rectangle of lightweight batting
8” square fusible webbing (i.e. Bondaweb /
Wonder Under)
1 yard of 1¼” binding fabric (i.e. bias binding or
cotton strips)
Stranded Embroidery Cotton
General Instructions:
Read through all instructions before beginning.
All seam allowances are ¼” and are included in
cutting sizes.
Press seam allowance towards the darker fabric
wherever possible.
When printing the appliqué sheet select ‘Actual
Size’ on the print screen.
3. Stitch a 2” fabric A square to each end of
the two remaining 2” x 3½” fabric B
rectangles. Press. Units should measure
6½” x 2”.
MUG RUG BACKGROUND
1. With RIGHT sides together stitch the four
center rectangles together as shown.
Press. Unit should measure 6½” x 3½”.
2. Stitch a 6½” x 2” fabric B rectangle to the
top and bottom of the center unit. Press.
Unit should measure 6½” square.
4. Stitch these two units to either side of the
patched square to complete the mug rug
background. The mug rug should measure
9½” x 6½”. Press.
leaves onto the mug rug as shown on the
appliqué page. Leave at least ¼” between
the leaves and the edge of the mug rug to
allow for the binding. When happy with
the placement, iron to fuse the pieces in
place.
7. Stitch all pieces in place by hand or
machine.
APPLIQUE
5. From the appliqué sheet, trace twelve
mistletoe leaves onto the paper side of
the fusible webbing. Cut out the shapes
roughly - do not cut out accurately along
the lines at this stage. Following the
manufacturer’s instructions iron the
fusible webbing cut-outs onto the
WRONG side of your chosen fabric.
FINISHING
8. Lay the 11” x 8” backing rectangle, wrong
side facing up and place the batting on
top. Position the mug rug centrally on top
with right side facing up. Baste or pin all
three layers together, ensuring that the
backing and top remain flat and smooth.
Quilt in the ditch on all seams and add any
additional quilting as desired.
I outline quilted around each leaf.
6. Allow to cool then cut out the leaves
accurately along the traced lines. Peel
the paper from each shape. Position the
9. Once all quilting has been completed, trim
backing and batting to the same size as
the mug rug top. Bind the mug rug using
the binding method of your choice. I used
a single-fold 1¼” binding.
10. Finally add a button to each corner of the
center rectangle. (Alternatively you could
add a circle of cream felt in place of the
button.)
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The Patchsmith’s
Christmas Mug Rugs Collection
Need a quick and easy gift for the holiday
season?
Ten festive mug rug patterns combined in
one handy booklet.
Only US$9.99
For details of this and all Patchsmith patterns
visit the Patchsmith’s Craftsy store
http://www.craftsy.com/user/853279/pattern-store
Color Play and Ruler Rant
By Leah Day from www.FreeMotionQuilt.blogspot.com
up a storm it was easy to shoot some pics and
share the goods with everyone! Here's the
question:
It's Wednesday and I'm still playing with pretty
colors!
"Hi Leah, You said something on one of your
videos about using the same kind of rulers. What
is the brand that you use? I'm just starting out
with quilting and would like to be on the right
track with my measurements."
This is a great question, especially for someone
just starting out. The quilting world has really
blown up in the last 3 years especially with more
tools, rulers, gizmos, and gadgets than ever
before. What is really necessary to get started?
Hmm...I don't think I have enough red here. I
must have more RED! Lol.
This week I also received a rather timely question
about rotary cutting rulers. Since I'm busy cutting
The short answer is not much. You will need a
cutting mat, rotary cutter, and some rulers. This
quilter's question was specifically about rulers so
let's focus on that specifically.
For example, if you get a 12.5" ruler, how is the
extra 1/2 inch marked out? It's really easy to flip
your ruler around while cutting and accidentally
cut 1/2 inch bigger or smaller without meaning
to. If you switch from one brand to another, are
they marked the same or different?
The key to rulers is finding something that works
for YOU. And yes, you should pick just one brand
of rulers and stick with it exclusively.
Why?
All rulers are marked differently. In fact, some
companies have even patented the way they
mark their rulers (ridiculous!) so some rulers are
marked more clearly than others. And because
rulers are marked so specifically, switching from
one brand to another might be a recipe for
cutting disaster.
The marks on a ruler itself can also be thick or
thin and this changes with every manufacturer.
When you line up your ruler on your fabric, you
need to INCLUDE the line you are measuring to.
Yes, measuring to include or exclude just the
marking line can make a difference in how
accurate your cut is.
But some rulers have super wide lines that are
meant for the fabric to line up through the
middle of the line. These I find flat out confusing
and refuse to use them. Still, some quilters swear
by them.
The trick again is to have ONE method of
measuring, one type of line to line up with, so you
have the greatest chance of cutting properly and
the least chance of accidently cutting a piece or
strip too small.
Personally I got started with Optima brand rulers
back in 2005 and I still have my original set - 12.5"
square, 6" x 24" rectangle, and 6" x 12.5"
rectangle. Unfortunately Optima rulers are no
longer being made even though they were some
of the most clear and easy to use rulers of all the
different brands.
Yes, this really is what I started quilting with - just
3 rulers - and these served me for more than 4
years before I needed different shapes. I really
don't think you need much more than a 12.5"
square and a long rectangular ruler to cut 99% of
the things you'll want to cut in your first years
quilting.
So when is it time to buy different rulers?
I've invested in a handful of special rulers that do
really specific things. These rulers have been
investments for particular quilts or projects and
they're definitely fun to have around, but...I
haven't used them much after the project they
were intended for.
About the Author: Leah Day is the author of the Free
Motion Quilting Project, a blog project dedicated to
creating new free motion quilting designs each week and
sharing them all for FREE! Leah is also the author of From
Daisy to Paisley - 50 Beginner Free Motion Quilting Designs,
a spiral bound book featuring 50 designs from the project,
and she now has three Free Motion Quilting classes
available through Craftsy.com. www.daystyledesigns.com
So understand that special rulers definitely help
for really special projects, but after it's all over,
you might not ever use it again. It's really easy to
amass a lot of junk as a quilter, so take it from a
serious junkie - resist the temptation to cover
your wall with rulers as long as you can!
Now that is the minimalists approach to ruler
buying - get two shapes of the same brand and
cut away!
Let's go quilt,
Leah Day
OUT NOW!!!
Available through www.AmericanQuilter.com
and your local craft book store. (I have copies
coming for Australia too…)
Project – Quilted Jelly Roll Sewing Machine Cover
By Jody Anderson from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
This practical project is perfect for using up some left over Jelly Roll strips. I had some favourite strips left
over after I’d made a bag, and as I also needed something to keep the dust off my machine, this was a
great combination!
This cover measures 9 inches wide x 17 inches long and 12 inches high.
You Will Need:
A selection of 2½ inch (Jelly Roll) strips. I used the ones I had for as much variety of fabric as I could
manage. You will need at least the equivalent of half a roll (20 strips minimum – maybe more.)
½ metre ( ½ yard) plain fabric for contrast strips and binding
¾ metre (1 yard) fabric for backing
¾ metre (1 yard) batting
Construction:
First, piece the french braid style panels. The images below are from a different project, but will
demonstrate how to piece the strips.
Piece the front French Braid panel from the 2 ½ inch strips. This is really easy, and is pieced in a similar
fashion to making a Log Cabin quilt block.
Start with a 2 ½ inch square, sewn to the
lower edge of a 7 inch strip as shown.
Press seam and open out for the top of the
braided panel.
Add a 7 inch strip to the first pair as shown.
Open out and press each seam as you go.
Add another strip to the right hand side,
matching the lower edge each time you add
a strip.
Add another strip to the left hand side.
Add further strips in order as shown
until you reach your desired length.
There are two long pieced panels for the main panel of the cover. Use at least 7 inch length strips for this,
and you will have enough width for the panels.
It is easier to piece one long French braid panel and then cut the two sewing machine cover main strips
from that.
Press well, and cut two long panels measuring 6 inches x 33 inches.
Make the two side panels in the same way, using 9 inch length strips to make the french braid panel.
From the one long pieced strip, cut two rectangles measuring 9½ inches x 12½ inches.
Assembly:
From the plain fabric, cut two strips measuring 2 inches x 33 inches
From the plain fabric, cut one strip measuring 2½ inches x 33 inches
Join the two long pieced jelly roll panels with the 2½ inch contrast fabric strip in the middle. Arrange the
pieced strips so the pattern points in opposite directions as shown.
Sew a 2 inch contrast fabric strip to each side of that panel and press well.
From the backing and batting, cut rectangles slightly larger than the pieced top panels, and layer to quilt.
Lay the backing face down on a flat surface, then add the batting and top (right side up) on top of that.
Smooth out the layers and pin baste.
We quilted in the ditch following the chevron design (as shown below). Quilt the three panels and trim to
square up the sides.
Fold the large centre panel in half to find the side centre points and mark with a pin. Fold the side panels
in half too. With right sides together, sew the side panels to the centre panel as shown above, making
sure to start and stop a ¼ - ½ inch from each edge.
The inner seams are bound, so you will need to cut sufficient 2 ½ inch strips from your backing fabric to do
this as well.
Join these binding strips together with 45 degree seams and fold in half and press with wrong sides
together (if required). Cut two 9½ inch lengths to bind the top seams.
Matching raw edges, sew the binding to the seam
(starting and stopping a ½ inch from each end),
then fold it over to the other side, pin and
carefully stitch again from the first side, to catch
the folded binding underneath.
Now, sew the sides together to form the cover. As
you did for the top edge, bind each of the side
seams too. Allow lightly longer length with the
binding strips, so you can tuck in the raw edges
before attaching the binding to the side seams.
Finally, cut sufficient 2½ inch binding strips from
the plain contrast fabric to finish the cover lower
edge. Join with 45 degree seams as you did
before and sew the binding to the sewing machine
cover before folding over and finishing by machine
or hand.
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For more great quilt patterns, go to:
www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
How To Make An Easy Quilt Label
by Cathy Thomas, from http://littlehousequilts.com/
Quilt labels are extremely important because
they capture the vital information of the quilt and
allow the history of the quilt to live on and on
throughout many generations.
• Who Made the Quilt (Who pieced it, and who
quilted it, if different)
• City, State, or Country of where the quilt was
made and pieced
• Date the quilt was finished
While making quilt labels for your quilt is often
the last thing anyone wants to do, it is actually
easier than you might think. And trust me, the
value of your label will be appreciated by future
generations.
Additional information that could be included:
• Name of the quilt (An original title or name of
traditional pattern, such as Log Cabin)
Let me show you an easy method for making quilt
labels that will not require much effort, but will
produce a first-class result. Before you begin
making your quilt label, think about what you
want to go on your label. Here are three
essentials, I always include:
• Type of quilt (Civil War Era, Vintage 1930's,
Wholecloth, Contemporary, etc.)
• Personal message (Merry Christmas-Love,
Mom)
Now that I have given you a little background
information on what basic quilt labels look like,
let me share with you some simple instructions
for how to make an easy quilt label.
EASY QUILT LABELS
1. Take a piece of muslin or light-colored fabric.
This should be a big enough piece to easily
include all the information discussed previously.
It should also be a light enough color for your pen
to show up.
2. Take four 1 ½ inch strips of fabric left over from
the quilt top. Two strips should be cut to the
width of your label; the other two should equal
the length plus 3 inches.
3. Sew the two short pieces to each side of the
fabric that you cut out for the label. Then, attach
the longer strips to the other sides.
4. Cut a piece of cloth fusible interfacing (not to
be confused with paper fusible products) the
same size as the finished muslin piece including
borders.
5. Sew the right side of the label and the fusible
side of the interfacing together with a ¼ inch
seam leaving a small opening for turning. Turn to
the right side and record your information with a
permanent marking pen on the muslin side.
6. Place label with the fusible side down on the
quilt backing fabric. Make sure the label is not too
close to the edge of the backing, taking into
consideration the extra 3 - 6 inches of backing
most longarm quilters require.
7. Finally, iron the label to the backing, which will
permanently set the ink and also secure the label
to the fabric to prevent slipping while machine
stitching.
8. Machine stitch the label in place using a
buttonhole or small zigzag stitch.
There you have it. In just about half an hour or
less, you will be able to make beautiful quilt
labels that will stay with your masterpiece
forever. Now future generations will always know
the history of your quilt as it is passed on. Trust
me, they will thank you for taking the time to give
the quilt a label.
Do you want to learn more about quilting? Learn
many great tips and tricks when you sign up for
Cat's Newsletter. Do you like to browse quilt
patterns? Cat has many new patterns and designs
to check out.
About the Author: Pattern Design by Cathy Thomas, owner
of Cat's Creations and Little House Quilting. Cathy Thomas
is the mother of four and grandmother of four. She has
been a professional longarm quilter for the past nine and a
half years and has more recently launched her own pattern
line and blog. To find out more about Cathy and her work,
click the link above to visit her blog.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Cathy_Thomas
What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop
From Kimberly Jolly at www.FatQuarterShop.com
We're pleased to be able to bring you a selection
each month of the Newest Fabric Releases and
the new season fabric "must haves".
Let’s toast with 3 Sisters! Their latest collection
for Moda Fabrics was inspired by the French wine
region.
Vin du Jour is ripe with flourishing blooms,
delicate vines, and a picturesque toil!
This sophisticated collection is sure to please the
most discerning of palates.
Check it out at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/Vin-Du-Jour-3Sisters-Moda-Fabrics.asp
Vin Du Jour by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics
Fabrics! The vibrant chartreuses, punchy purples,
and bold blacks of Soho Chic bring you to the
heart of NYC!
See more at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/Soho-Chic-SandyGervais-Moda-Fabrics.asp
Soho Chic by Sandy Gervais for Moda Fabrics
Do you dream of life in the big city?
Sandy Gervias captures the energy and
uniqueness of the SoHo neighborhood in New
York City with her latest collection for Moda
Wrens & Friends by Gina Martin for Moda
Fabrics
Bright, graphic, whimsical patterns depicting
birds, bird houses, and garden flowers pop in this
premier collection from Gina Martin for Moda
Fabrics. Wrens & Friends was inspired by the
gardening and bird loving ladies in her family.
Her mother and grandmother can be found in
their gardens all summer long!
Floral Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings for
Moda Fabrics
Take a breath of fresh air with Primitive
Gatherings! Floral Gatherings, the latest
Primitive Gatherings collection for Moda Fabrics,
is filled with soft floral prints in Springtime hues!
See this collection at:
View the range at:
http://www.fatquartershop.com/Wrens-and-FriendsGina-Martin-Moda-Fabrics.asp
http://www.fatquartershop.com/Floral-GatheringsPrimitive-Gatherings-Moda-Fabrics.asp
Hints and Tips From Brannie
By "Brannie" Mira-Bateman
"What's in a name?" I ask myself. They call me so
many different things.
Do all you other Quilty-cats have lots of names, or
is it just me?
"Hey, Funny Face. What are you up to?" Mum
will say when I stroll by. "There's a Catty Poodle
waiting for us!" she'll sing out when they come
back from shopping.
My Dad is a bit more direct. "Hey You. Cat! Leave
my shoes alone!" he'll yell. ( He has one special
pair of shoes he hides in the cupboard. The
stringy bits are very chewable, so I have to be
quick and quiet.)
Sometimes he'll shout "B.B." at me. That comes
from him calling me Brownie Britches or Brownie
Bu...er...Bottom.
I jumped up into the shelves with soft stuff the
other day when Mum slid open the door to put
towels away. She saw me unfortunately, held the
door open and shouted "Out! Out damned Spot.
Out I say!"
I raced up to the front room. Why did she call me
Spot?? I'm almost sure I heard her mutter "...or
get thee to a Cattery" as I flashed past.
I do actually have a few stray white hairs here or
there, but you wouldn't call them spots. I have a
birthday next week. I'm going to be a Big Girl
Ten!
Mum says I've passed her, now. I don't know
how she worked that out. Ten sounds good to
me - that's both whole front paws!
I can add up. It's Mum that has trouble. She is
standing in front of the cutting table now
saying..."4 1/2 inch squares...then 3 7/8
inch.....cross cut twice...."
I know that when she really wants me to come to
see something out the window she calls
"Brannie!" loudly and then I run like mad because
it's often a bird or rabbit really close and I like to
see them.
Quilty-Mums are funny aren't they? It doesn't
really matter what they call us Quilty Cats, as long
as they find us helpful.
Love Brannie,
the Quilt Block of the Month Club Cat!
PROJECT – Tic Tac Toe Quilt Pattern
By Rose Smith from www.ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk
I have made this tic tac toe quilt in black and white fabrics only. It is
based on the tic tac toe quilt block and measures 46″ square.
I have used four different black fabrics with one white fabric: total
fabric usage of 1 yard black fabric and 1.1/2 yards white fabric.
Cutting requirements for the tic tac toe quilt
2.1/2″ squares: one hundred and eight black, one hundred and forty four white
2.7/8″ squares: thirty six each of black and white
You will also need eight 2.1/2″ white strips and four 1.1/2″ black strips for the quilt borders (that’s cut
across the width of fabric).
Making the first tic tac toe quilt block
The tic tac toe quilt block has two main components.
The first one is a straightforward nine patch block. This is made with five
black 2.1/2″ squares and four white 2.1/2″ squares laid out in three rows
of three squares.
Normally I would suggest sewing together strips of black and white to
speed up the piecing, but I didn’t use much strip piecing for this quilt
because I wanted to use several different blacks within each nine patch
unit.
What I did do was sew together one black strip with one white strip and
cut that at 2.1/2″ intervals. This gave me a few double squares for the nine
patch units which I could then use with different black squares.
If you look at the photo above you’ll see that some of the squares are
already sewn together – they are the double squares from the strip
piecing. Sew the squares together across each row and then sew the rows
together.
Make eighteen of these.
Making the second tic tac toe quilt block
The second quilt block you may know as the
shoofly block.
This is still a nine patch block but you will need
four half square triangles for each block. To make
these, place a black and a white 2.7/8″ square with
right sides together and mark a line along the
diagonal.
Sew a 1/4″ seam either side of the marked line
and cut along the line to produce two half square
triangle units.
Sew the squares together across each row and
then sew the rows together. Make eighteen of
these.
The complete tic tac toe quilt block consists of two
of each of the nine patch blocks, placed diagonally
opposite each other. Sew these together in pairs
and then sew the pairs together. You should now
have nine tic tac toe quilt blocks.
Assembling the quilt
Sew the blocks together in three rows of three
blocks each, with the blocks rotated - the first
block having the nine patch unit on the top left
and the second block having the shoofly block on
the top left.
Quilt borders
For the first quilt border I sewed 2.1/2″ white
strips to the quilt – two at 36.1/2″ for the top and
bottom of the quilt and two at 40.1/2″ for the
sides.
For the second border I sewed 1.1/2″ strips of
one of the black fabrics to the quilt – two at
40.1/2″ long for the top and bottom and two at
42.1/2″ long for the sides.
The third and final quilt border was made using 2.1/2″ strips of white
fabric again – two at 42.1/2″ long for the top and bottom of the quilt
and two at 46.1/2″ long for the sides.
The tic tac toe quilt is now complete.
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About the Designer:
Rose Smith was born and brought up in Zambia in Africa. She moved to the UK when she was 18 and now lives in
Shropshire, indulging her passion for quilting and sewing. She has sewn all her life - ‘anything that stood still long enough’
in the words of her children - but now finds that patchwork and quilting have taken over her life. She indulges this passion
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Experimenting In Your Quilting
By Penny Halgren from www.How-To-Quilt.com
One of the best quilting tips I had ever heard was
to experiment. “Experimenting” sounds rather
frustrating sometimes. After all, we want to make
our quilts perfect the first time and
“experimenting” alludes to some trial and error.
But experimenting can take your quilting to new
levels. Take, for instance, the idea of quilting with
neon, glow in the dark thread.
Glow in the dark thread is not exactly new, but
people have been experimenting with it, with
great results!
Several companies are producing glow in the dark
threads. There's YLI Linda Taylor by Design neon
threads, Coats & Clark and Robinson- AntonMoonglow also make glow in the dark threads.
Wouldn’t that just be the perfect accent on a
quilt made for a teen? Actually, it would be great
for anyone who loves black light art. It sounds like
it’s worth trying.
This isn’t a “must have” tool, but if you love to try
new things in your quilting it is certainly a “must
try.”
Quilting by Dusty Farrell
Now, these are not tagged as quilting threads;
they are labelled for machine embroidery. You
won’t find every color under the sun, but you will
find several basic thread colors like white, yellow,
natural, pink, pale blue, etc.
Try your hand at stippling or free motion quilting
as one of your first neon thread projects. Or, try
using a stencilled motif you already have. If you
are not convinced you’ll be crazy about the
results, try a small project first.
For a first time project, give a whole cloth quilt a
try. This will allow your neon stitching to be the
sole focus of the quilt. Then, try a pieced project.
You may decide to quilt only in the solid areas of
your pieced quilt or you may even decide to give
stitching in the ditch a try.
Remember, glow in the dark quilting isn’t meant
for every project you have. But it can be a lot of
fun and can bring a level of edgy coolness to your
quilting!
You can find some online through a google
search, or at: http://www.glo-net.com/glowthread.html .
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Maybe you’re not quite ready to cross into the
glow-in-the-dark side of quilting, but you can
learn to loosen up a little so you can expand your
quilting horizons.
Start with a small change. Use a quilt block
pattern you have never used before. If you
habitually make a quilt using the same block
throughout, create a sampler quilt instead. If you
always coordinate your colors perfectly, try for a
look that’s more random or “scrappy.” You might
just be surprised with the look that results!
Another option is to use a pattern you are
accustomed to, but colors you are not. If you tend
to lean to pastels, go bright (and vice versa).
Give appliqué a try if you are normally a quilt
piecer. If you are not accustomed to this
technique, buy a kit or pattern that outlines the
directions for you. If you are familiar with the
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appliqué technique, design your own for a
change. Be creative with your motifs.
Experiment with borders. Make them wider or
thinner than usual just to try something new. Do
the same with your bindings. If you generally selfbind your quilts by folding the back over to the
front, try making your own binding strips and
learn to miter corners.
Giving new ideas a try or experimenting with
products and projects you’ve never tried before is
a great tip to keep your quilting interesting and a
good way to expand your quilting knowledge.
About the Author: Penny Halgren is a quilter of more
than 27 years, and enjoys sharing her love of quilting
with others. Sign up for her free quilting tips, quilt
patterns, and newsletter at
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There are so many ways that experimenting will
help you with your quilting. We all know that
practice makes perfect, but adding new patterns,
techniques, colors, etc., will keep your hobby (or
business) alive and interesting.
When you see something interesting in a
magazine or online that you want to try, make a
copy to put in an “Experiment” folder. Once you
start accumulating ideas in this folder, you will
probably begin to refer to it as an inspiration or
motivation folder. Then, one day when you
happen to find yourself in between quilt projects,
grab an idea from the folder and begin to create.
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Decorating With Quilts
By Deidre McLeod from www.whimziequiltz.com
You know cuddling up with a quilt is one of life's
small pleasures. A good book, a cup of hot
chocolate, a roaring fire - the picture just isn't
complete without a comfy quilt to wrap yourself
in.
leave it feeling a little cold, too. Plus, it can be
hard to find art work large enough to balance the
grand walls and make the space feel welcoming.
But quilts can be so much more. Including custom
quilts as part of the decor is one of the easiest
ways to add warmth to your home's design.
In addition to the obvious benefits of color and
pattern, quilted fabric accessories add genuine
physical, and even emotional, comfort to the
rooms in which we live.
An oversized quilt can be the answer. Its
considerable size can fill in a blank wall while it
color and design complements your decor. (As an
added bonus, the cost of quilt will often be less
than the cost of a painting of equal size.)
Quilts in the Family Room
Quilts in the Living Room
The family room got its name because it's the
room your family comes together in - it's where
you gather to relax, talk about your day and shut
out the world.
Today's homes often have cathedral ceilings in
the living or great room. Such high ceilings can
make the home feel spacious, but sometimes
But what if your family room windows open right
into the neighbors' family room windows? Just
close your quilted curtains - insulated panels and
roman shades are two types of window coverings
tailor-made for quilts.
Think about what else you do in the family room.
You watch TV, maybe even play games. Now,
imagine a cute, colorful quilt covering the table
that you all collect around for Scrabble. It'll make
banging your head after losing - again - so much
more comfortable.
Quilts in the Dining Room
And don't forget the fun, new trend in bedroom
decorating today - bed toppers. These smaller
quilts, designed to coordinate with your existing
comforter, can be made in various colors or
themes (for example, a holiday topper).
It's an easy way to update or freshen a bedroom
without replacing your expensive current bedding
or buying lots of comforters that you then need
to find a place to store.
Whether you are sitting down for a quick bite, a
romantic meal or a Thanksgiving feast, consider
dressing your dining room table with a table
runner to match the spirit of the moment.
Quilts in the Nursery
It's not only one of the best ways to add a little
color and cheer, but a quilted table runner or
table cloth can protect your table from hot dishes
and accidental spills, too.
Quilts in the Bedroom
quilted bed cover made just for you. Having
brightened your room all day, it now offers
comfort and warmth for the cold night ahead.
From the minute you bring baby home, you want
your precious new family member to know he or
she is wrapped in love. Of course, a soft, warm
quilted blankie is a given. But you can show your
love with a quilted crib set designed especially for
the nursery, too.
Nothing can be better than getting ready for a
good night's sleep than by slipping under a
Conquer Strip Piecing Techniques. . .
No More Wasted Time and
Frustration Sewing Your Blocks
Together
Add quilted toys to complete the picture. Fabric
blocks, dolls, stuffed animals, even cloth books
are safe for baby to play with and easy to clean just toss them in the wash.
Quilts in the Bathroom
The master bath is probably the last place you'd
expect a quilt, but why not? Just remember to
use a plastic liner and a quilt can make one of the
most sophisticated, and unique, shower curtains
you've ever seen.
The ways that quilts can be incorporated in
interior design don't have to end here. No matter
the number or size of the rooms in your house,
you can consider custom quilts as the perfect
choice practically anywhere fabric is called for!
About the Author: Author and quilt creator Deidre McLeod
invites you to decorate - room by room - with custom quilts
from Whimzie Quiltz and More. Have a quilt created just for
you or your loved one at http://www.whimziequiltz.com.
FREE initial designs; no obligation. Whimzie Quiltz and
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When you begin a new quilt project, do you sometimes feel like you are fighting
a war? First you face the “Battle of the Quilt Blocks.” For me, at least,
sometimes it’s a challenge just to choose a block or two for a quilt. The first one
may look too hard. The second one may use too many different fabrics.
Then after you have spent hours – maybe even days – eliminating blocks, you
find one that is just right. Or at least, you’ll be happy using it in your brand new
quilt.
Ahhhh – a sigh of relief!
Next, it’s time to look at the color scheme and fabrics to use. Finally, you have
everything set and you’re ready to cut your fabric. Faced with cutting a bazillion
little squares, you stop and think “there must be a better way!”
And, truly, there is – Strip Piecing!
With the advent of the rotary cutter, quilters figured out that they could sew
strips together and then cut the “strip units” into segments to sew into blocks –
rows of squares, alternating rectangles and squares, and more.
Using this technique, your cutting and sewing time for each quilt is slashed –
leaving you time to make more quilts! In our brand new DVD Mentor –
Conquering Strip Piecing – you’ll see just how this works, and learn how to
make a beautiful quilt with complicated-looking borders, too.
To get all of the details, visit:
http://how-to-quilt.com/strippiecedquilt.php
Handmade Quilt Making in 1933
By Laurie Monahan from www.whimziequiltz.com
In the spring of 1933 my great grandmother, Effie
Bernice Hunt, began a labor of love at her kitchen
table: a 25 week-long handmade quilt making
project of 25 applique quilt blocks.
Each handmade quilt block featured a different
flower beloved in the Pacific Northwest and
ranged from the camellia, to the gladiolus to
bluebells. The patterns were published weekly in
the Sunday Oregonian newspaper.
A full 60 years later I assembled those fragile
polished cotton, handmade quilt blocks into the
gorgeous finished "Modernistic Flower Applique
Quilt."
Effie had very thoughtfully tucked the directions
in among the completed applique quilt blocks for
the final quilt assembly. What a beautiful
handmade quilt and portrait of the past she
bequeathed to me!
The family story goes that the heart of Effie's
handmade quilt making operation, and she made
many applique quilts and patchwork quilts, was
at the kitchen table in front of her beloved, huge
radio set stationed smack in the middle of
everything.
My particular applique quilt was gradually given
birth to over a weekly basis beginning in the
spring of 1933.
While the entire family's life revolved around that
kitchen "command center," my father remembers
being shooed out to play when his grandmother
claimed her "alone time." The kitchen resolutely
became off limits but for handmade quilt making
and radio time!
Effie set aside this time daily to work on the
weekly handmade quilt block, to soak up her
favorite radio dramas and to listen to the world's
breaking news. She is remembered as being a
history buff and a news junkie!
Imagine some of the awareness sewn into my
handmade quilt: in 1933 Hitler became the
German chancellor, the Nazi's began their reign
of terror, Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated
as President of the United States and the New
Deal was launched. Postage for a letter then was
only 3 cents too!
are so vivid and striking on this background that
they literally jump out from the applique quilt.
On Sunday, June 25th, applique quilt block #5
was published: "The Nasturtium." It pictures two
yellow spurred blossoms with one head-on view
and another viewed from the side.
My favorite part of this handmade quilt block are
the three plump, round leaves which are so
identifiable with the nasturtium plant. I have
grown these flowers for years because the
flowers are so delicious to eat in salads!
So, on May 28, 1933 the Sunday newspaper
published the first weekly applique quilt block
pattern: "The Tulip," "associated with Holland
and spring and brilliance of hue...the tulip may be
made one of the most colorful in the quilt."
Buff or black were the suggested color choices for
the basis of the handmade quilt blocks and I love
how she chose black. The colors of the flowers
On Sunday, July 30th, applique quilt block #10
was published: "The Bluebell." The quilter is
advised to make the blue bells light in color for
conspicuousness and to make the stitching a
darker blue. The stitching used to connect the
bells to the stem and to form the stamens is to be
orange.
For some reason Effie did not connect the bells to
the stem with orange stitching but left them free
floating. Perhaps this was more modern to her
eye?
Almost two months later on October 1, applique
quilt block # 19 was published: "The Morning
Glory." The handmade quilt designer wrote that
this flower was included "...to enable the user of
the applique quilt who retires with the poppy
(handmade quilt block # 16) to greet the day with
the morning glory!
I feel so lucky to daily gaze upon this beautiful
"Modernistic Flower Applique Quilt" and to be
reminded of her life and the world as she knew it.
About the Author: Laurie Monahan currently lives in
Boston Massachusetts with her teenage daughter, two
great cats and teaches part time.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Laurie_Monahan
Following in Effie's footsteps and being a history
buff myself, I can imagine that while sewing this
handmade quilt block Effie could have been
listening to news stories about the repeal of
prohibition -- what a contrast!
And so, here is just a small historical vignette
about my great grandmother's personal context
and the art of handmade quilt making in the
1930's. What a wonderful gift and historical
portrait Effie left behind.
Book Review
By Annette Mira-Bateman from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com
This book has 80 pages with 12 projects and a
whole new slant on these popular quilting
techniques.
The Quick and Easy Hexie Technique involves
cutting circles (from whatever circular object you
have - lids, saucers, cookie cutters etc. - then with
a few quick folds and stitches, you'll have a
hexagon with no pieces of plastic or paper to
remove. Die cutting machines can speed up this
cutting if you wish.
“Quick and Easy Hexie Quilts” by Dr Peggy G.
Rhodes & Julia C. Wood
The 12 projects are quite varied and are a giant
step away from Grandma's Garden. There are
small, but appealing wallhangings using different
sizes of hexagons in appliqued flowers and a
colour wash effect in "Colour Explosion" which
resembles an impressionistic water colour, where
the individual hexagons can hardly be seen by
careful cutting of the floral fabric.
The large "Hexie Mania" quilt with some Kaffe
Fassett fabrics is a wonderful riot of colours and
can be made by beginner to advanced quilters.
The inclusion of a pictorial quilt and a modern
one will give you plenty of ideas to use hexagons
in whole new ways.
“Hexie Mania”
Step-by-step instructions and help in calculating
yardage, combined with advice on incorporating
hexies into other quilts will have your head
bursting with new ideas. A real "hexie
adventure". Give it a try.
"Quick and Easy Hexie Quilts" is published by AQS
Publishing, P.O. Box 3290, Paducah, KY 420023290 or look up www.AmericanQuilter.com.
Also available from Amazon.
“Mickey Blue Eyes”
Reader “Show and Tell”
This month we continue our regular segment of
“Show and Tell” quilts made by our Online Quilt
Magazine Readers. It’s been another busy month
too!
We will include them as long as you can send
them to us, and that way we can all share in the
wealth of creativity and inspiration abundant
within our quilting community.
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“This is a quilt I have made for my foster son and
his new wife as a wedding present. The method is
from "Rings That Bind" by Cheryl Phillips but the
design is my own (good Canterbury colours). It is
on its way to the Gold Coast as I write.”
-Anne C., Christchurch, New
Zealand
(detail)
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“This quilt was made for my grandson, Ziggy. He
loved it.”
- Janet D., Albany West Australia
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“Here are two of my quilts for your Show and Tell
section of the Magazine, I've called them
Lavender Fields and Razzle Dazzle.
I love getting your magazine and all its tips and
patterns.”
- Robyne R., Australia
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“Just showing you a quilt I finished of Dreaming
Down Under. Everyone seems to like it, and my
daughter took it to New York and gave it as a gift
to people she stayed with.”
- Anna S., Western Australia
Join The Club!
Keep those photos coming in please! We’ve
seen some great ones, and I’m sure there’s still
many more to share. Send your photo, and info
on your quilts to me at
jody@onlinequiltmagazine.com
Block of the Month
This month’s block is a lovely star/cross pieced
block, that has some wonderful effects when you
make a few and lay them out together.
To make this 12 inch block as shown, you will
need 4 different fabrics, and once you have
rotary cut the pieces according to the Cutting
Diagram, you can piece them together as shown.
- you can fit a spare pair of shoes and your lunch,
AND all the new treasures you've acquired
throughout the day!
Today’s Tips:
Seeing as we’re off to the Quilt Market and Quilt
Festival this month in Houston, here's some of
our favourite tips for surviving the big day/s * Wear comfortable shoes! As much as we all like
to dress up for a big day out, comfy shoes will see
you actually enjoying your day without blisters or
squashed toes.
* Consider taking your own food. Again, we
know it's fun to have lunch out on your day out,
but to be honest, the food is usually overpriced
and just not that exciting. And after queuing for
45 minutes just to get a sandwich.... That's
wasted show time! If you want to buy lunch,
consider eating lunch a little earlier, before the
rush hits!
* Take advantage of the show brochures. If you
get them before-hand, take the time to read
them and plan out a bit of what you want to do
and see. There's nothing worse than discovering
a workshop you really wanted to do just finished
a half hour ago. And remember the show
discount coupons too....
* This may be the most important tip we have too
- acknowledge that by about 3pm, you've
reached what we call 'choc-o'clock', and you
really just should do something about it!! (We
do! Daily!!! Hmmmmmm......)
* Bring a large bag to carry your purchases home
in. Even better if you have one (and if it's allowed
at the Show), is one of those wheeled trolley bags
Please keep your handy “quilty” hints
and tips coming too – We’re always on
the lookout for great new ideas to
share!
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