Quilts and More Spring 2014
See the featured projects and web-exclusive patterns from the Quilts and More Spring 2014 issue.
Spring 2014 [1]
The Spring 2014 issue of Quilts and More is on sale from February 4--April 22.
Missed it? Order a digital issue here. [2]
Scrap Lab Shoulder Bag [4]
Designer: Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Co. [5]
Fabrics: Gracie Girl collection by Kassidy and Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs [6]
The secret to a great handmade bag is in the details. Mismatched buttons and a braided strap add whimsy and style.
Scrap Lab Skirt [8]
Designers: Patty Young and Emalee Grambo of Modkid [9]
Fabrics: Gracie Girl collection by Kassidy and Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs [6]
Showcase prints on the hem of a comfortable, easy-to-wear skirt.
Scrap Lab Notebook Cover [11]
Designer: Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet [12]
Fabrics: Gracie Girl collection by Kassidy and Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs [13]
For a quick gift, cover a standard spiral notebook.
Spring 2014 Bookshelf [16]
1. The Big Book of Baby Quilts
$29.99; Martingale [17]
2. Beautiful Building Block Quilts
$24.95; C&T Publishing [18]
3. Sew Gifts!
$24.99; Martingale [17]
4. Classic Modern Quilts
$22.95; My Stars [19]
5. It’s a Circus!
$27.95; Kansas City Star Quilts [19]
6. Modern One-Block Quilts
$23.95; Stash Books [20]
Spring 2014 Hot Stuff [22]
Stitcher’s Revolution iron-on embroidery patterns
$2.95; colonialpatterns.com [23]
Suzy’s Hobby Boxes
From $25.95; sewingandcraftclub.com [24] or your local sewing retailer
Iron Finger
$15.75; clover-usa.com [25]
Raising the Bar [27]
Designer: Sheila Sinclair Snyder [28]
A perfect project for precut strips! Embellish the outer border with ribbon, rickrack, and buttons.
Onederful [30]
Machine quilter: Nancy Sharr
Fabric: Palm Court collection by Michele D’Amore for Benartex [31]
A single, preprinted panel creates a stunning wall quilt that you can finish in no time!
2 for the Road [33]
Designer: Lindsay Conner [34]
Fabrics: Mar Bella collection for Shannon Fabrics [35]
Any travel is first-class with a comfy and chic travel pillow and shawl.
Log In, Log Out [37]
Designer: Lissa Alexander [38]
Fabrics: Floral Gatherings and Floral Shirtings collections by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics [39]
Simply start with a center square to stitch a supersize Log Cabin block one log at a time in Courthouse Steps style.
Welcome Home: Spring [41]
Designer: Kim Christopherson [42]
A bit of piecing, some easy fusible appliqué, and a few specialty embellishments make for an inviting quilt.
Straight and Arrow [44]
Designer: Holly Hickman
Machine quilter: Natalia Bonner of Piece N Quilt [45]
Fabrics: Contempo and Bella Solids collections for Moda Fabrics [39]
Take your best shot at this contemporary quilt. Swirl and chevron quilting hit the bullseye, accenting the arrows in flight.
Do the Twist [47]
Designer: Lesley Chaisson of Berry Birdy Designs [48]
Follow our recipe to make a delicious calorie-free pinkeeper.
Get the digital issue here. [2]
Try, Tri Again [50]
Designer: Erin Hamilton of The Piper’s Girls [51]
Showcase large-scale prints in triangles that are easy to piece together—we promise!
Get the digital issue here. [2]
Try, Tri Again Color Option [53]
Painter’s Palette
Build your color confidence by mixing dark, medium, and light batiks in a variety of hues. Including a few lighter and brighter fabrics adds sparkle and keeps the eye moving around the quilt.
Handy Work [56]
Designer: Lynn Jeffries of The Handmaiden’s Cottage
Showcase your prettiest prints in a multipocket crafts apron. A wraparound waistband ensures everything stays put.
Get the digital issue here. [2]
Sewing Bee [58]
Designer: Ebony Love [59]
Fabrics: What’s the Buzz collection by Greta Lynn for Kanvas [31]
Large hexagons showcase buzzworthy prints and beautifully intricate machine quilting.
Get the digital issue here. [2]
Flower Box [61]
Designer: Christine Stainbrook [62]
Fabrics: Folly collection for RJR Fabrics [63]
Complementary yellow and purple prints merge in a Log Cabin pattern perfect for perking up a dining area on a tabletop or wall.
Get the digital issue here. [2]
Flower Box Color Option [65]
Straight Furrows Log Cabin
Log Cabin blocks composed of bright orange and aqua prints and solid gray form scrappy-looking stripes across this wall hanging.
Ready, Set, Sew! Backpack [68]
Designer: Amy Barickman of Indygo Junction [69]
Fabrics: Soho Bandana collection for Red Rooster Fabrics [70] and the Crossroads Denim collection for James Thompson [71], both by Amy Barickman
Do you know youngsters who are eager to sew? With a little help, they can soon be finishing this project.