Beginner's Guide to Quilting - UK (2020-02)

Press seams in opposite directions, so they ‘nest’ together Where possible, press towards darker fabrics. longer the seam, the m ...

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Add a handmade touch to your table settings with a simple square design and bonus coaster! BY SARAH GRIFFITHS Patchwork placemat ...

TRIM IF NEEDED Turn scraps into fabulous new fabrics with this clever technique STRIP PIECING When you can’t find the right fabr ...

Get clever with high-contrast pieced strips to whip up a super-size design in eye-catching shades Cheþron cushions BY COLLETTE H ...

You will need MATERIALS QBackground fabric (linen): 1yd QAccent fabric: 1yd QBatting: 26in square QBacking fabric: 20in squ ...

21 in ALIGN THE BOTTOM EDGE WITH THE 45-DEGREE LINE ON YOUR RULER on top, then the cushion top centrally and right side up. The ...

Follow our step-by-step guide to sewing up patchwork pieces BASIC SEAMS As you start to build up rows of patchwork squares, the ...

Use this nifty trick to achieve neater joins as you sew NESTING SEAMS When it comes to pressing the seams of your patchwork, the ...

Try this speedy technique to save time when machine-stitching shapes CHAIN PIECING Often in patchwork, you’ll come across a proj ...

You’ll be surprised by how easy it is to make your first quilt. From sandwiching your layers to stitching and binding it all tog ...

Gather-up your supplies and clear some space... it’s time to learn how to assemble your materials into a quilt MAKING A QUILT Wh ...

Using 90in-wide fabric If you buy backing fabric that’s 90in wide then you won’t need any joins to make a 59in x 80in quilt, as ...

Spray glue There are also spray adhesives made especially for quilting. They offer a quick way to fix your layers together, but ...

beautifully, acting as a ‘frame’. It’s also a very practical addition as it protects the edges of the quilt from wear and tear. ...

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30½in 2 ½ in Make your first quilt a special one – simple squares and strips unite to form a heartfelt heirloom for a new arriva ...

03 04 4 Lay out your quilt top, placing a linen strip at the top and bottom of the quilt, and alternating a print row with a lin ...

COTTON +STEEL A division of RJR Fabrics, Cotton+Steel create fresh and fun prints that mix and match effortlessly across its col ...

Layering up your quilt top, batting and backing is easy. Here’s how... QUILT SANDWICH So you’ve finished your quilt top and have ...