Quilts and More Summer 2018
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Summer 2018
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Stitch & Switch Pillow: Summer
Designer: Corey Yoder
Fabrics: Victoria collection by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics
The second in a series of seasonal pillows inspired by traditional barn quilts, the summer pillow features a fresh take on a classic color palette.Buy this issue or get a digital subscription here.
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Stitch & Switch Pillow: Summer Color Option
Nautical Star Pillow
Use a white-and-navy colorway to create a nautical-looking summer pillow.
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Scrap Lab Wall Hanging
Designer: Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life
Fabrics: Grunge Basics and Grunge Hits the Spot, both by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics, Essex Yarn-Dyed Metallic collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and Kaffe Fassett Collective for FreeSpirit
A groovy wall hanging adds playfulness to any room. (The other projects are featured in the next slides.)
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Scrap Lab Tote Bag
Designer: Jeni Baker of In Color Order
Fabrics: Grunge Basics and Grunge Hits the Spot, both by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics, Essex Yarn-Dyed Metallic collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and Kaffe Fassett Collective for FreeSpirit
Use 2-1/2"-wide strips to create a vibrant summer carryall.
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Scrap Lab Pillow
Designer: Sharon Wasteney of Something Stitched
Fabrics: Grunge Basics and Grunge Hits the Spot, both by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics, Essex Yarn-Dyed Metallic collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and Kaffe Fassett Collective for FreeSpirit
A funky bouquet takes center stage on an oversize bench pillow.
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Secret Garden
Designer: Kristyne Czepuryk of Pretty by Hand
Fabrics: First Romance collection by Kristyne Czepuryk of Pretty by Hand for Moda Fabrics
Hand-embroidered hollyhocks wrap around a sweet pincushion, waiting for the observant sewer to admire them.
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Center of Attraction
Designer: Amanda Castor of Material Girl Quilts
Fabrics: Diving Board collection by Alison Glass for Andover Fabrics
Pops of lime in the centers of rotated Log Cabin blocks put a modern spin on a classic wall quilt.
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Summer Block Party
Designer: Sheila Sinclair Snyder
Fabrics: Kona Cotton solids and Effervescence collections by Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Pinwheels spin around colorful solids and bubbly prints in a playful bed-size quilt. Lightweight batting makes it comfortable even in warm weather.
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Summer Block Party: Mini Makeover
Quiltmaker: Joanna Burgarino
Fabrics: American Heritage collection by Dani Mogstad for Penny Rose Fabrics
A mini version of Summer Block Party makes charming red-white-and-blue decor with blocks that are half the size.
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Bite-Size Duo
Designer: Kim Kruzich of Retro Mama
Fabrics: Good Life collection by Bonnie and Camille for Moda Fabrics
Three-dimensional ears on appliquéd animals add tactile appeal to toddler place mats.
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Treasured Friendship
Designer: Stephanie Kroeger Sheridan of Stitched Together Studios
Fabrics: Treasure Hunt collection by Marcia Derse for Windham Fabrics
A fabric panel supplies the centers of interlocking Friendship Stars in an oversize throw.
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Treasured Friendship Color Option
Summer Stars Table Topper
Fussy-cut large prints or a panel to make a bright and happy summer-theme table topper.
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Follow Your Heart
Designer: Tamara Kate
Fabrics: Joy collection by Tamara Kate for Michael Miller Fabrics
Equilateral triangles and contrasting prints combine in an endearing crib-size baby quilt.
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Follow Your Heart Color Option
Change of Heart
Two-tone hearts made of light and dark prints float on a white background.
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Jot It Down
Designer: Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt
Inspiration can strike at any moment. Be ready with an English paper-pieced hexagon organizer that fits a small notebook, pen, and set of colored pencils.
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Jot It Down Color Option
Cute Keeper
Stitch an organizer that fits a small notebook, writing utensils, and other stationary items.
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Handpicked
Designer: Gail Pan
Hone your embroidery and hand-quilting skills with a simple yet charming wall hanging.
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Just My Type
Designer: Elaine Theriault
Fabrics: Letterpress collection by Deborah Edwards for Northcott
Direct attention to your favorite prints in a setting that frames and highlights the center squares.
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Scrap Savvy: Summer 2018
Designer: Alison Gamm
Use up scraps to make a stylish case for your sunglasses.