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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

GenerationQMagazineisfirstandforemostacommunity.Communityhelpeduslaunchintoprint,andcommunityisagainthebackboneofthisbook.FromourstaffandcontributingdesignerstoourtolerantalteregosatC&TPublishing—whostoodeagerlyreadytoreceivethismanuscript’smanypieces—wecan’tthankourpeepsenough.Wecan’ttellyouhowoftenourstaffrushedbravelyintothedeadlinebattlefieldtohelpuswithonemoreideaoronelastmissingpiecesothatthoseatC&T—publisher(Amy),editors(Roxane,Michele,andGailen),designers,andphotographerscouldwavetheirrespectivemagiccursorsandmakeabook.Andwehopeyouknowthatourgratitudeiswrappedinaweandhumilityofeveryone’sincredibletalent.

Attheendoftheday,though,itwillbeourQ-bies—oursistersandbrothersofthecloth—whomwereallythankthemost.Withoutyoursupport,wewouldnotbeheretowritethisbookandhanditovertoyouall,hopingthatitservesyourneeds.

ABOUTGENERATIONQMAGAZINE

Foundedin2010byJakeFinchandMelissaThompsonMaher,GenerationQMagazineisacommunityofmodernandcontemporaryquilters,sewists,andcrafterswhorevelintheircreativityandwanttosharethefunwithanyonewhowillbothertoplaywiththem.

Asamagazine,e-zine,website,andpatternpublisher(printanddigital),GenQseekstoinspire,delight,challenge,instruct,reflect,andreportonwhatmakesuscreativestitcherstick.Inastylesometimescheeky,othertimesinsightful,ourmissionistoentertainandinformthemasses,tohopefullyconvertthemoststalwartsewingcriticsintofiberminions,andtoultimatelytakeovertheworldwithquilts.WeareGenQ.

CheckusoutatGenerationQMagazine.com,andfindusinyourlocalquiltshop,bookstore,ornewsstand.Thenyoucanjoinusforallofthefun!

JakeFinch—Compiler

Jake’sfabricaddictionstartedwhenshetradedhercreditcardsforasewingmachinebackintheearlyyearsofhermarriagetoStephen.Aquartercenturylater,shenowhasseveralmachines,andseveralcreditcards,buttheyareonlyusedforstashimprovement.Ajournalistbytrainingandaself-taughtquilterandsewist,Jakecan’tbelievethatshe’sbeenabletoblendallofherinterestsintoadeeplysatisfyingcareer(asthepublisherofGenQ)thatallowshertobehomewithSamantha,workwithherclosestfriends,andreceivemorefabric,books,andthreadthanshecanuse.WhichiswhyGenQ’sreadersroutinelygetthem.

Website:MamaMakesQuilts.com

INTRODUCTION

swap

nounanact,instance,orprocessofexchangingonethingforanother

verbtogiveintrade;toexchange

Oneofthebestaspectsofbelongingtoacommunityoflike-mindedstitchers(thinkguild,bee,smallgroup,orotherregularcongregationofthoseyouhavesomethingincommonwith),whetheronlineorinrealtime,ishavingtheopportunitytoshareyourtalentsandcreativity.Swapsprovideafun,give-and-takeformatthatallowsforthesharingoftalentinatangibleway.Asidebenefitthathasmadethemsopopularisthefriendshipsandbondsthatdevelopamongparticipants,evenacrossfiber-opticlines.

Swapsareorganizedaroundathemeandasetofrules.Inaswap,eachparticipantisbothagiverandareceiveroftheswap’sproject.Usually,theparticipantsonlyknowtowhomtheyaregivingtheirfinishedproject,buttherearenohardrulesforthis.It’satthereveal,whentheprojectsareexchanged,thatthemysteryissolved.

Whatsetsthisapartfromachallengeistheexchangepart.Withchallengesyougenerallykeepwhatyoumake;swappingprovidesachallenge,plusthejoyofgiftmaking,giving,andreceiving.Thecorepurposeofparticipatinginaswapeventistohavefun.It’sasewinggame!

Andthat’swhysomanyvariedthemesandwaystoplayarepartoftheswapprocess.Thethemeofaswapcanbejustaboutanythingthatyoucanimagine—asinglefabric,afabriccollection,acolor,aholiday,aroom,andsoon.Aswapcanbearoundatechnique(mayberaw-edgeappliqué)oranitem(suchaspincushionsordollquilts).Theitemmightneedtohaveapurpose(storage)orbespecifictoaroom(kitchen).Youcanevencombinethemes—whateverfloatsyourgroup’sboat.Thereisnoendtowhy,how,andwhatistradedamongplayers.

Everyotherreason—creativeexploration,camaraderie,showcasingtalentornewtechniques—isirrelevantifyouandyourgrouplosesightofthefunfactor.That’sright.It’sallaboutthefun,people.

Onemajorthingtoknowaboutswapsisthatusuallytheprojectsaresmallandeasy.Inouropinion,ifyoucan’tcompleteyourswapprojectinlessthanaday(exceptifyou’reanewbiestitcherortryinganewtechnique),thentheswapisgoingtoinflictstressinsteadofbringingjoy,andthat’snotgood.Smallprojectsmeansmallpiecesoffabrics;precutsorscrapsaregreat.

HereatGenerationQMagazine(GenQtoourfriends,andthat’syou!)we’readdictedtoswapsandindividuallyjointheonesthatstrikeourfancy.Wegetakickoutofhostingswapsamongourreaders,too.Andwe’velurkedaroundthemanyFlickrpagesandblogpoststhatshowoffothergroups’wonderfulswaps.We’rerepeatedlyamazedatthecreativityandjoy

thatcomefromswapparticipation.

Sowheredoyoustart?Well,Q-bie,that’swhatwe’reherefor.We’llgiveyouideasandinspirationtostartyourownswapeffortamongyourcreativegroups,andwe’llhappilycheeryouonasyouworkthroughtheprocess.Andbecausethisbookisallaboutthesharingofideas,we’vebroughtinsomeofourfavoritetalentedstitchingpeopletogiveussomejumping-offpointsforyourcreativity.Somefabulousprojectsfillthefollowingpages,andallofthemcanbeadaptedtoyourtaste,yourstyle,andyourskillandcreativitylevel.Don’tlimityourself;makeityourownuniqueproject.C’mon,wedareyou!

Jake,Melissa,andtheGenQTeam

OrganizingaSwap

Soyouthinkyouwanttolaunchaswap,eh?Cool!We’rerighttherewithyouonthis.Wepromisethatattheendofthiseffort,you’llbedazzledandamazedbyhowcreativeandtalentedyourQ-budsare,andevenmorelikely,you’llknowthefeelingofrisinguptoandmeetingachallenge.

Anytypeofsewing/quiltingchallengeshouldstretchyourcreativemuscles.Afterall,you’regivenaprescribedsetofrulestofollow,andinalllikelihood,youwouldn’thaverules—nottheserulesatleast—determininghowtospendyoursewingtime.

Here’salistofwhatyouneedtogetyourswapstarted:

• Agroupoflike-mindedstitcherswhowanttoplaywithyou,andsomeonewillingtobeincharge.

• Astartdateanddeadlinefortheswap’scompletion.

• Cleardetailsabouttheswap’stheme/project.

• Writtenguidelinesforyourparticipantstoreferbacktoastheyworkontheirprojects.Thiswillincludetheswapthemeorpremise,thepertinentdates,thecontactpersonforquestions,requirementsforthefinishedproject,andinformationaboutthereveal.

• Alistindicatingwhowillswapwithwhom.

• Abackupplanincaseanyonehastodropout(page11).

Thefollowingsuggestionsareoptional,butwethinkthey’rehelpfulforswapsuccess:

• Developanemailsystemorsometypeofcontactlistthatincludeseachparticipantsoyoucanupdatethemonanychangesorremindthemofdeadlines.

• Createacommunitypageonline(onasitelikeFlickr,Facebook,orPinterest),whereimagesofyourswapresultscanbeshared.

• Inaface-to-faceswap,appointsomeonetotakepicturesofthefinishedprojectsandthereceivers.

• Ifyou’reworkingwithaparticularfabricorproduct,youmightwanttopartnerwithanonlineorbrick-and-mortarshopwheremoreofthematerialcanbepurchased.Also,youcancontactthemanufacturerstoseeiftheywillprovideyouthematerialsforfreeoratareducedcost.Manymanufacturersunderstandthepromotionalvalueofaswap.

• Ifyou’reusingaspecificpattern,assumingthatitiscopyright-free,providethewebaddresssoyourparticipantscanfindit.Inperson,youcouldprovideaprintoutofthepattern.

• Ifyou’reusingsomeone’scommercialorpublishedpattern,contactthatdesignerorpublicationandaskforwrittenpermissiontousethepattern.Thisisn’tjustcommoncourtesy;thisisapotentiallegalissue.Mostdesignersandpublisherswillbehappytogive

youtheirnod,especiallyifyou’regivingthemcredit.

Who’sPlayingwithYou?Thecoreofaswapisthepeoplewhoparticipate.It’sallaboutcommunity,folks,whetheryoulayeyesonthesepeopleeveryweekormonth,oryoujusttalktothemonline.Communityiswhatmakesaswapdifferentfromachallenge.You’resharingyourtalentswithanotherperson.

Withthisinmind,aswapcanbeorganizedwithasfewasthreepeopleorasmanyasyouhavethebraincellstocoordinate.Wethinkacomfortablenumberforafirst-timeendeavorisabouttwentypeople.That’senoughbodiestohavesomereallyfunthingsmadefortheswap,andenoughpeoplethatyoucanturntoanotherparticipantifsomeonedropsout.(Moreonthislater.)Also,twentypeoplearenottoodifficulttokeeptrackof.Butremember:You’renottheirmommyordaddy;you’rejustthefacilitator.

It’snotjustbiggirlsandboyswholikeswapping!Ifyouhappentohaveanykidsinyourgroup,area4-HorScoutleader,orhaveayoungguildwithlittleonesaround,theyouthcoulddotheirownswap.Oryoucoulddoanadult-childswap.Projectsinthisbookthatwouldbeparticularlyaptforthat:potholders,eyepillows,pincushions,themonster(ofcourse),andthedollquiltsandpillow.

Pickoutamethodforgettingbetteracquaintedwithpartnersintheswap.Oftenasetofquestionsiscirculated.Thisispartofthefun,too.Haveeveryoneanswerget-to-know-youquestions,specificallyaboutthingsthatmightapplytoyourswap.Doyoulikelaceordenim?Whatareyourfavoriteandhatedcolors?Whatsizeandtypeofbagdoyouprefer?Whathotdrinkdoyoulikebest?Areyouallergictoanything?Additionalquestionsmightjustbefunbutcouldgiveyousomeinsight—andideasfortheirswapgiftandanyothertreatsyoumightinclude.Justthinkofthethingsyouwouldlearniftheytellyoutheirdreamvacationspot,favoriteweekendactivity,orfavoritePinterestboard.

Howyouconductthequestion-and-answerpartofyourswapcanbealmostasvariedasthetypeofswap.Paperoronline?Throughyourfacilitatororbyhavingthesamequestionsansweredbyeveryoneinanopen,onlineforum?

WhatAreYouPlaying?Onceyouhaveaninterestedgroupofplaymates,decidewhatyourswapwillbe.Andguesswhat:that’swhatthiswholebookisabout—ideasforswaps.Butdon’tbelimitedbywhatwe’veprovided.We’llconsiderthisbookasuccessifourideasinspireyouinsomewaytocreateyourownuniqueswap.

THEMESWe’vesaiditbefore,buthey,repetitionisourfriend:aswapcanbeorganizedaroundatonofdifferentthemes.Herearejustsomeofthemorepopularideas:

• Commonfabric:Adesigner,atypeofprint,someone’s“uglies”

• Howtheprojectwillbeused

• Holidayorspecialoccasion

• Therecipient(newparent,child,student)

• Asupportingproduct(specialinterfacing,buttons,foundobjects)

• Size

• Color

• Quiltblock

• Typeofproject(wallets,pincushions,pillows)

• Aquoteorpoem

Youcaneventaketwoormoreoftheseandgroupthemtogetherinaswap.Forexample,weknowofaguildthatusedpaintchipstoorganizeachallenge.Eachparticipantdrewtwochipsandwasallowedtoaddonemorecolortothemix.Thentheycreatedasmallquiltfromthecolors.Youcouldeasilyadaptthisideatoaswap.

Anotherguildwe’reinvolvedwithhadeachparticipantgiveafatquarteroffabricandanotesayingwhatkindofsmallsewnitemtheywanted(pillow,bag,placemats).Thepersondrawingthename/fabricthenusedtheir“swapee’s”fabricinthatfinishedproduct.The“what”oftheprojectwasopentotherecipient’sdesire,andthedesireditemandprovidedfabricdirectedthepersonmakingit.(Afewpeopleinthisswapsaidtheydidn’tcarewhattheyreceivedaslongasthefabricwasused.)

Pillowsareagreatswapthemebecausetheyaresmall,offerablankslate,andareusedbymanypeople.HeatherBostic’sPillowPop,publishedbyStashBooks,isagreatplacetofindpillowpatterns.

STYLES• SwapscanbeorganizedlikeSecretSanta,wheretheparticipantsarerandomlygivensomeoneinthegrouptosewfor.

• InaLeapfrogSwap,usuallythepersonwhowillreceivetheswapprojectisnotthesamepersonwhowillmakeaprojectforthegiver.Thisismorelikeachain:SwapperAgivestoSwapperB.SwapperBgivestoSwapperC.Andsoon.

• Peoplecouldbepartnered,sotheymakesomethingforeachother.

• AYankee-StyleSwapisalsoagreatwaytomaketheexchanges.UnlikeatraditionalSecretSanta–typegame,youdon’tknowwhoyouaremakingyourgiftfor;itcouldgotoanyone.Youpickgiftsoneatatimeandblindly—atleastinperson—andthenthenextpersonchoosesanunknowngiftor“steals”aknowngift.Oneofthethingsthatmakesthisworksowellisthatpeopletrytocreatethemostwonderful,most-likely-to-be-stolengift.

• Ofcourse,therearemore;useyourimaginationorresearchskills!

ExceptforYankee-Style,it’suptothegrouptodetermineifparticipantsknowwhoissewingforthem.Oftenidentitiesarekeptsecretuntilthereveal.

Speakingofthereveal,wethinkthisisthesecond-bestpart(nexttogettingthehandmadeitems,natch).Thisiswheneveryonelearnswhotheyhavebeenplayingwith.Itcanbealotoffuntohavesecretsinaswapuntiltheend,muchlikehavingasecretadmirer.Butatleastoneperson—usuallytheorganizer—alwaysneedstoknowwhoispartneredwithwhom.Thatway,ifsomeonedropsoutorcan’tparticipateinthereveal,thentheorganizercanstepinanddirectthingsappropriatelysonoonefeelsslighted.

ADVICEFORASUCCESSFULSWAP

TypeAPersonality:EmilyHerrickofCrazyOldLadiessaidthat,forher,themostimportantthingforasuccessfulswapwashavingsomebodyveryorganizedandcommittedatthelead,especiallyiftherearealotofpeopleinvolvedorifyou’redoinganonlineswap.

KeepItSimple:Offeraprojectthatcanbemaderelativelyquickly,assumingyourplayersallhaveintermediatesewing/quiltingskills.Iftheswapprojectwilltakeweeksormonthstocomplete,you’llprobablyhaveaverylimitedpoolofparticipants.

Supplies:Alloftheseprojectsweredevelopedwiththeassumptionthatthereaderhasbasicsewing/quiltingknowledgeaswellasbasictools—pinsandneedles,rotarycutterandmat,scissorsforfabricandpaper,measuringandmarkingtools—athand.Anythingnotbasicwe’velistedintheproject’smaterialsandsupplieslist.

Ifyouareworkingaroundasetproduct,fabric,ortoolthathasbeensuppliedbytheswap,makesurethereareextrasforemergenciesorsurprises.Forexample,ifyourswaprevolvesaroundaspecificcharmpackoffabricandtheswaporganizerisdisbursingthosetoparticipants,haveatleastafewextrapacks.Peoplelosethings.Carsgetstolen.Foodgetsspilledinsewingrooms.Youjustneverknow.

Itisperfectlyacceptabletoaskparticipantstocontributetothecostofanybulkmaterialsyou’re

acquiringfortheswap(suchascharmsquarepacks),butyouneedtorespectyourparticipants’walletsandoutlinethepotentialcostbeforehand.Ifyourgroupisresistant,plentyofswapideasworkaroundfoundobjectsorhavingeachparticipantthrowsomethingintothemix(fatquarters,ribbons,theirownscraps).Themostimportantthinghereisthecommunication.Claritywillcurepotentialproblems.

Reminders:Offeringregularemailreminderstoyourparticipantswillhelpkeepeveryoneontrack.Offeringatiporprogressreportorsometidbitwitheachremindermightkeeppeoplewhoareontrackfromgettingannoyedwithyouforthereminders.

Drop-OffPlan:Alongthesesamelines,ifyouaredoingyourrevealinperson,makesuretosetupadropspotforanyonewhocan’tbeattherevealeventsotheycanleavetheirswapprojectfortherecipient.

DealingwithDropoutsBepreparedforhavingpeopledropoutoftheswaporflakealtogether,anddon’tletitruinyourfun.Thisiswheretheswaporganizercanmakeallofthedifferenceintheremainingparticipants’experience.Wesuggestthattheorganizerstayoutoftheinitialpartneringupandinsteadmakeatleastoneifnottwoextraswapitemsfollowingtheswapguidelines.Ifyouhaveaverybigswapandpeopledropoutearlyon,youcanpairupthe“leftover”participants.Butyoustillneedtohaveabackupswapproject.Gracefullyacceptingwhensomeonedropsoutwillkeepattitudesincheckaswell.Sometimeslifejustgetsinthewayofgoodintentions,andit’sbettertobelievethatapersondroppingoutisfacingbighurdles;noneedtowritethemoffandchatabouttheirderelictiontotheotherswapparticipants.That’swhyhavingabackupplanandprojectissoimportant.

STITCHIN’SWAP

KaleidoscopePINCUSHION

MadebyJeniBaker

Finishedsize:5˝×5˝

Pincushionsmightwellbethemostperfectswapproject.Theyaresmall,highlypersonal,andcompletelyuseful.Theycanbefashionedfromendlessshapesandmaterialsandareperfectforboththebeginnerandestablishedsewist.Theyalsooffermultiplewaystoworkaswap.Personally,wecan’thaveenoughpincushionsandhavefiveorsixattheready.Useeachforadifferenttypeofpinorneedle—machine,straight,hand.Also,theymakeadorablecollectibles.

Artist:JeniBakerWebsite:incolororder.com

Jenilovestofindwaystobecreativeeveryday,whetherthroughphotography,sewing,orquilting.Shestartedsewingwhenshewaselevenyearsold.RecentlysheenteredtheworldoffabricdesignasalicenseddesignerforArtGalleryFabrics.Shealsowritesandpublishessewingandquiltingpatternsunderherownname.Inhersparetime,Jenienjoyscollectingvintagekitchenwareandspendingtimewithherpetbunny,George.

SwapIDEAS

• ForKaleidoscope,atraditionalNine-Patchblockwasalteredtobecomesomethingfreshanddifferent.ItwouldbeperfectforanAlteredBlockSwap.

• Anotherpincushionexample,Wordplay,inspiresotherswapideas.Withagroupwhosemembersknowoneanotherprettywell,eachsewistcouldfashionapincushionfeaturingonewordthatpositivelydescribestherecipient.Theswapgiftthenbecomesapositiveaffirmationfortherecipienteverytimeheorsheseesit.

• Pincushionsaregreatforaswapthatinvolvesjustafewpeople,forinstance,yourbee,retreat,ormini-group.Becausepincushionsaresosimple,putthemtogetherproduction-linestyle,andmakeoneforeachpersoninyourgroup.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Arrangeandsewthesquaresinto2Nine-Patchblocks.Presstheseamsopen.2.SewtheNine-Patchblocks,rightsidestogether,onall4sides.3.Cuttheblocksdiagonallytwice.

4.Openthepiecesandpresstheseamsopen.5.Arrangeandsew2rowsof2piecedsquareseach.Jointherows.Presstheseamsopen.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESSolidfabricscraps:18squares2˝×2˝Backingfabric:6˝×6˝Filling(polyfillorcrushedwalnutshells)

6.Layerthepiecedpincushiontopwiththe6˝×6˝backing,rightsidestogether.Trimanyexcessbacking.Sewaroundall4sides,leavinga1˝openingalongaside.

7.Turnrightsideout,clippingthecornersandpokingthemoutwithadullpencil.Stuffthepincushionasdesired,andhandstitchtheopeningclosed.

STITCHIN’SWAP

SewingKIT

MadebyMichelleFreedman

Finishedsizes:

GoodieBag:6˝wide×8˝high×4˝deep

RotaryCase:3˝×7½˝

NeedleBook(closed):4½˝×5˝

Wecouldstartawholeotheraddiction!Sewingkitsaredreamy,offeringusthesweetestplacestokeepourtreasuredtools.Andtheyarepracticalbecausemostofusmovewithoursewingatsomepoint,evenifit’sjustfromthesewingmachinetothefamilyroomtoremindourtribethatwestillexist.Michelle’sgoodiesstitchupinanafternoon.Foralifetime-friendshipguarantee,fillupyourgoodiebagwithextratreats,likeafewofyourfavoritebrandofneedles,somefabricscraps,andchocolate,ofcourse!

Artist:MichelleFreedmanBlog:designcamppdx.blogspot.com

MichelleisanOregon-baseddesignerandauthorwithapassionformakingquilts.Herworkhasbeenfeaturedinavarietyofsewingandquiltingpublications.Michelleisthe2013presidentofthePortlandModernQuiltGuildandtheadvertisingmanagerforGenerationQMagazine.

SWAPIDEA

Let’sdoaRoundRobinSwap.Todothis,createteamsoffourswapees,andsetasideacoupleofmonths.Givebrownshoppingbagstoeachpersonattheswap’sstart.Atthekickoffmeeting,eachpersonputsseveralofhisorherfavoritesewingtoolsintothebag.Oryoucandesignatewhichtoolsgoin,suchasarotarycutterorseamripper.(Pleasebecarefulwithsharpstuff,people.)Thebagsarelabeledwiththestartingperson’snameandhandedofftothenextpersonontheteam.Thatpersonhasonemonth(orwhateverperiodoftimeyouset)tomakeonethingtoholdanyoralloftheitemsinthebag.Atthenextmeeting,thebagispassedontothenextperson,andthiscontinuesuntilallthreeteammembershavefilledthebagwithahandmadeitemforthestartingperson.Sinceeveryoneparticipates,eachperson

willendupwiththreeswapitemsmadefortheirsewingbasket.Oh,andthestartingpersonisnotallowedtoseetheprogressinthebaguntiltheend,butthethreeteammatescanabsolutelycoordinateeffortsiftheydon’twanttoworksolo.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESDarkgray:⅓yardofcotton/linenforthebag,pocket,andneedlebookRedprint:½yardforthebagpatchwork,lining,andtiesGrayprint:fatquarterforthebagpatchwork,casings,androtarycaseYellowprint:fatquarterforthebagpatchwork,pocket,androtarycaseliningLightredprint:fatquarterforthebagpatchwork,needlebooklining,andtabsFeltsheet:9˝×12˝fortheneedlebook2largebuttonsforthebag2mediumshankbuttonsfortherotarycaseandneedlebookEmbroiderythreadandneedle

CUTTINGDarkgray■Cut1rectangle3½˝×10½˝forthebagtop.

■Cut1rectangle10½˝×15˝forthebagbottom.

■Cut1rectangle5˝×7˝forthebaginsidepocket.

■Cut1rectangle9½˝×10˝fortheneedlebook.

Redprint■Cut1square2½˝×2½˝forthebagpatchwork.

■Cut1rectangle10½˝×20˝forthebaglining.

■Cut2strips2˝×30˝forthebagties.

Grayprint■Cut1rectangle2½˝×3˝forthebagpatchwork.

■Cut2rectangles3˝×10˝forthebagcasings.

■Cut1rectangle3½˝×18˝fortherotarycuttercase.

Yellowprint■Cut1rectangle2½˝×3½˝forthebagpatchwork.

■Cut1rectangle5˝×4˝forthebaginsidepocket.

■Cut1rectangle3½˝×18˝fortherotarycuttercaselining.

Lightredprint■Cut1rectangle2½˝×3˝forthebagpatchwork.

■Cut1rectangle2˝×8˝fortheneedlebookandrotarycuttercasetabs.

■Cut1rectangle9½˝×10˝fortheneedlebooklining.

Feltfabric■Cut2rectangles3½˝×5˝fortheneedlebook.

TIPBecauseyou’recuttingforallthreeprojects,prepseparatebagstoholdthepieces,oneforeachproject.

GoodieBagINSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝unlessotherwisenoted.

1.Sewtogetherthe2½˝edgesofthebagpatchworkpieces,rightsidestogether,tocreatearow.Pressalltheseamstothesameside.

2.Sewthebagtopandbottompiecesoneithersideofthepiecedrow.Presstowardthebagfabric,andtopstitchnexttotheseamsonthedarkgrayfabric.

3.Foldtheseamedouterfabricpieceinhalfcrosswisewithrightsidestogether.Matchtherawedgesandpin.Seweachside,leavingthetopopen.

4.Tomakethepocket,sewthedarkgray5˝×7˝pocketpiecetotheyellow5˝×4˝pocketpiece,rightsidestogether,alonga5˝edge.Presstheseamstowardthegray.Topstitch.Foldthepocketinhalf,rightsidestogether.Stitchalong2sides,leavingthebottomopen.Turnthepocketrightsideoutandpress.

5.Withthepocketfacingdown,placetherawedgesonthe10½˝×20˝liningpiece,6½˝downfromthetopedgeandabout3˝infromeachside.Sewacrossthepocketbottom,securingittothelining.Flipthepocketuptowardtheliningtopandpress.Topstitchthepockettotheliningoneachside,securingitwithabackstitchatthetopandbottomedges.

6.Tomakethecasings,foldtheshortendsofthe3˝×10˝grayprintpieces½˝undertothefabric’swrongside.Press.Topstitch⅜˝fromthefolds.

7.Foldthecasingsinhalflengthwise,rightsidesout,andpress.Centerthecasingsontheshortendsoftheliningpiece,rightsidestogether,matchingtherawedges,andbasteinplace.Thecasingswillbeshorterthanthelining.

8.Foldthelininginhalfcrosswise,rightsidestogether,matchingtherawedges,andpin.Marka2˝openingonaside.Sewbothsides,leavingthe2˝opening.Press.

9.Placetheliningfabricinsidetheouterbag,rightsidestogether,matchingtheupperrawedges.Lineupthesideseams,andpintheminplace.Continuetopinaroundtheupperedges.Sewthemtogetherusinga½˝seamallowance.

10.Pulltheouterbagrightsideoutthroughtheopeninginthelining.Sewtheopeningclosed.Gentlypokeoutthecornersofthebagusingadullpencil.

11.Pressthetopedgeofthebag,andtopstitchonthegrayfabrictosecurethecasings.12.Createboxcornersonthebagbyfoldingthebagatacorner,matchingupthesideseamandbottomfoldtocreateatriangle.Bringthetrianglepointuptothebottomedgeofthepiecedrowandpress.Sewalargebuttononthecornerpoint.Repeatontheoppositeside.

13.Tomakethebag’sties,foldthe2˝×30˝redprintpiecesinhalfalongthelength,rightsidestogether,andpress.Sewthelongedges.Withasafetypin,turnthepiecesrightsideout,press,andknoteachend.

14.Attachasafetypintoanendofatie,andthreaditthroughbothcasings,exitingnexttowhereitstarted.Repeatwiththesecondtieintheoppositedirection.Evenupthetieends,andknotthemtogether.

RotaryCaseINSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝unlessotherwisenoted.

1.Tomakethebuttontabs,foldthe2˝×8˝lightredprintstripinhalflengthwise,rightsidestogether.Sewthelongedges.Turntotherightsidewithasafetypinandpress.

2.Cutthepieceinto2pieces4˝long.Foldeachpiecetocreateatriangleatthetopwith2tails,andpress.(Setatabasidetousefortheneedlebook).

3.Placethe3½˝×18˝darkgrayandyellowpiecesrightsidestogether,matchingtherawedges.Sewalongashortside.Presstheseamtowardtheyellow,andtopstitchthroughbothfabrics.

4.Measureandmark15˝fromtheseamontheyellow.Bringtheseamtothemark.Foldthedarkgraypiecerightsidedownovertheotherlayers,andlineuptheshortends.Pinandsewjustthelongsides,leavingthetopedgesandfoldedendsopen.

5.Turnrightsideoutthroughthetopedgeopening.Gentlypushoutthecorners.6.Presstheendsofthetopopening½˝totheinside.Centerthetab’sendsbetweenthelayers½˝totheinside.Pininplace,andtopstitchtheedgeclosed.

7.Markthelocationoftheshankbutton,andsewittotherotarycase.Besuretocatchonlythetoplayers.

NeedleBook

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝unlessotherwisenoted.

1.Placethe9½˝×10˝grayandlightredprintpiecesrightsidestogether,matchingtherawedges.Sewalonga10˝edge.Presstheseamtowardthegray,andtopstitchthroughbothfabrics.

2.Placethebuttontabontherightsideofthegrayfabric,2˝downfromthetopedge.Matchtherawedges(thepointshouldbefacingin)andbaste.

3.Measureandmark7½˝fromtheseamontheredprint.Bringtheseamtothemark.Foldthegraypiecerightsidedownovertheotherlayers,andlineuptheends.Pinandsewthesidesandtopedge,leavinga1½˝openingonthesideoppositethetab.Leavethefoldedendsopen.

4.Clipthetopcornersandturnrightsideoutthroughtheopening.Gentlypushoutthecorners.Pressandtopstitcharoundall4sides.

5.Marktheneedlebook’scenter.Markthecenterofafeltpiece.Laybothfeltpiecesoverthecenteroftheneedlebook,andpin.Sewthroughalllayerstocreatethefeltpages,backstitchingalongthetopandbottomedges.

6.Withalongrunningstitch,embroidertheoutsideoftheneedlebook,catchingjustthedarkgrayfabric.

7.Markthelocationfortheshankbutton,andsewittotheneedlebook,catchingjustthedarkgrayfabric.

STITCHIN’SWAP

WoollyPINSAVERANDSCISSORCASE

MadebyRoseHughes

Finishedsizes:

PinSaver:2˝×2˝

Case:2½˝×6½˝

Don’tknowaboutyou,butwe’realwayslookingforoursmallscissorsandsnips.Thisadorable,simplescissorcaseisjustthethingtokeepussane.AndthegreatwoollypinsaverisoneofRose’sspecialties.Sheturnstheselittle,warmgemsintojewelry,embellishments,andotherthings,butwelikeitherebestasamini-pincushionattachedtotheribbon.

Artist:RoseHughesWebsite:rosehughes.comBlog:RavenSpeakQuilts.blogspot.com

Rose,ofRavenSpeakQuilts,bringslife’slandscapesalivethroughherseeminglymagicallystitchedtogetherartquilts.Sheuseshersimplemethod,calledFastPieceAppliqué,andhassharedthisandotherfabri-magicinherteaching,patterns,andbooks.ShelivesinPaducah,Kentucky,withherhusband,David,andtwowonderfulstudiocats.

SwapIDEA

Ifyouhaveapassionforfabricandthread,youlikelyalsoharboranot-so-secretloveofsmallscissors.It’sasharedlove,believeus.Sohowabouthostingaswapwhereeachpersonhastohuntoutagreatpairofsmallscissorsforhisorherrecipientandthenfashiononeofthesecasestogowithit?It’saperfectideafortheholidays,andmanyuniqueandfunscissorscanbefoundontheNet.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIES2ropesofwoolrovingabout2˝(Roseused2purples—lightanddark.)

4or5squares2˝×2˝ofcottonbattingSmallscrapsoffelt

1knee-highnylonstockingWashingmachineforthefeltingprocessLaundrysoapBeadsforembellishing

ThePinSaverINSTRUCTIONS1.Pullsmallwispsofthemaincolorofwoolroving,andspreaditdelicatelyoutintoarelativelyflatlayer.

2.Repeatthis5or6times,placingeachsubsequentlayerofrovingperpendiculartotheonepriortoitandaddinglayersofhighlightcolorasdesired.(Thisdirectionallayeringwillhelpbindallthefiberstogetherduringthefeltingprocess).

3.Stackthebattingpiecesonthecenterofthelayeredroving,gentlywrappingthebattingwiththefibers.

4.RepeatStep2,wrappingthebattingfromtheoppositeside.5.Gentlytuckthewoolinaroundthewrappedbatting,andplaceitintothestocking,tyingaknottoholditinplace.

FeltingtheBundleTofeltwool,moisture,heat,andpressurearecombinedtoturnrawwoolfibers(roving,inthiscase)intoamattedwoolfabric.

1.Placethestocking-wrappedbundleinawashingmachinealongwithsoapyhotwater,andsetitforhighagitation.(Throwingthestockinginwithaloadoftowelsworksgreat.)

2.Oncethewasherhasstopped,removethewoolfromitsknottedstockingandairdryit.Thentrimanyloosefibers.

FINISHING1.Withbeadsandbuttons,embellishthefrontofthepinsaverasdesired.Passthethreadsthroughtothebacksideofthepinsaver.

2.Cutasmallpieceoffeltalittlesmallerthanthepinsaver.(It’shardtogiveaspecificsize,aseachpinsaverwillbeuniqueafterthefeltingprocess.)Thencutasecondpieceoffeltalittlenarrowerthanthefirst.

3.Tackstitchthecornersofthelargerfeltpiecetothebackofthepinsaver.Thenstitchthenarrowerfeltpieceontothelargerpiece,matchingtopandbottomedges.Thiswillcreateasmallsleeve.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESLightgreenfelt:9˝×12˝pieceDarkgreenfelt:9˝×12˝piecePurplefelt:2½˝×2½˝square⅜˝funribbon:¾yardEmbroiderythreadBeads

CUTTINGThepatternsareonpage26.Traceandcuteachpatternpiecefromtracingpaperortemplateplastic.

Lightgreenfelt■Cut2frontpanels.

Darkgreenfelt■Cut2backpanels.

Purplefelt■Cut1flower.

TheCaseINSTRUCTIONS

1.Pinthepurpleflowerinplaceonalightgreenfrontpanel.2.Stitchthebeadsinplacethroughbothlayers.Addadditionalembellishmentsasdesired.3.Placetheembellishedfrontpanelontopoftheotherlightgreenfrontpanel,andpinitinplace.

4.Usearunningstitchalongthetopcurvededgeofthepinnedpanels.(Rosedid2rowsofrunningstitchesindifferentcolorsonhersample.)

5.Placethelightgreenfrontpanels,flowersideup,ontopofthe2darkgreenbacklayers,andpin.

6.Stitchthesideandbottomedges.7.Threadtheribbonthroughthesleeveonthebackofthepinsaver.8.Withthepinsaverfaceup,slidetheendsoftheribbonbetweentheuppersideedgesofthedarkgreenlayers,andpin.

9.Continuestitchingalongthetopedgetocatchtheribbonandfinish.

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STITCHIN’SWAP

CoffeeCupTOOLCADDY

MadebyVickiTymczyszyn

Finishedsize:4˝×11˝

Thisincrediblypractical(andfast)littleswapitemwilldelightyourfriends!Vickimadehersamplefromtwosmallpiecesoffabricandacoffeemug,butthesameprinciplescanbeadaptedtomakecaddiesoutofbiggerorsmallercontainers—widemouthedglasses,minitinbuckets,andmore.

Vickihasthesewisewordsofadviceaboutworkingwithyourcaddy:Youwillneedtoadjustthesizestofityourmug,butthisisaplacetostart.Thecaddyisbasicallyanoutsidepiecewithgussetstoholdtoolsandaninsidepiecethathelpsholdthecaddyinplace.Shealsousedtwofabricsforinterestandafusiblefleecetoaddstability.

Artist:VickiTymczyszyn

Vickibegansewingwhendinosaursroamedtheearth,orsoherchildrenthink.Shesewedgarmentsfor25orsoyearsbeforediscoveringquiltingandhassincemadewaytoomanytocount.(Notthatshecan’tcount.It’sjustthatitdidn’toccurtoherwhenshebeganthatsomanypeoplewouldaskthatquestion.)Shelikesallneedlecraftandhasspentcountlesshoursembroidering,cross-stitching,needlepointing,andknitting.She’srecentlydecidedtotakeupcrocheting,butthat’sanotherstory.Whenshe’snotworkingtheneedles,she’stechnicaleditingforGenerationQMagazine.

SwapIDEAS

• Howaboutcreatingaswaparoundamugexchange?Giveacutemugwithacaddythatiscoordinatedorthemedspecificallytothemug.Choosethemugbasedonwhatyouknowabouttheperson.

• Inperson,youcancreateawhiteelephant–typeexchangeinsteadofmakingamugforaspecificperson.Everyonebringsafunnyorinterestingmugandcaddy,andthentheydrawnumbers.Thefirstpersonchoosesamugbasedonthecaddy,andthesecondpersoneitherstealsthemugfromthefirst,orpicksasecondmug.Ifthemugisstolenfromthefirst

person,thatpersonthenpicksanothermug.Andonitgoes.Attheendofthegame,everyoneremovesthecaddyandenjoysthefunmughiddenunderneath.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESOuterfabric:¼yardLiningfabric:¼yardFusiblefleece:¼yard

CUTTINGWOF=widthoffabric

Thecirclepatternisonpage30.Cutthepatternfromtracingpaperortemplateplastic.Measureyourmugandadjustthesizesofthepiecesasnecessary.Forthecircle,tracetheoutsidebottomofyourmug,whichwillallowforseams.

OuterfabricCut1strip4½˝×WOF.

Cutstripinto:■1rectangle4½˝×10½˝fortheinsidecylinder.

■1rectangle4½˝×11½˝fortheoutsideflap.

■1rectangle3˝×15½˝forthepocket.

■1circle3¾˝diameterfromthepattern.

LiningfabricCut1strip4½˝×WOF.

Cutstripinto:■1rectangle4½˝×10½˝fortheinsidecylinder.

■1rectangle4½˝×11½˝fortheoutsideflap.

■1rectangle3˝×15½˝forthepocket.

■1circle3¾˝diameterfromthepattern.

Fusiblefleece■Cut1rectangle4½˝×10½˝.

■Cut1rectangle4½˝×11½˝.

■Cut1circle3¾˝diameterfromthepattern.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Fusethefleecepiecestothematchingouterfabricpiecesfortheinsidecylinder,outsideflap,andcirclefollowingthemanufacturer’sdirections.

2.Sewtogethertheshortendsofthe4½˝×10½˝outerfabricpiece,rightsidestogether,tomakeacylinder.Backstitchatbothends.

3.Sewanedgeofthecylindertotheouterfabriccircle’sedge,rightsidestogether.Thiscreatesafabriccup.

4.Sewtogethertheshortendsofthe4½˝×10½˝liningfabricpiece,rightsidestogether,tomakeacylinder.Backstitchatbothends.

5.Sewanedgeofthecylindertotheliningfabriccircle’sedge,rightsidestogether.Thiscreatestheliningforthefabriccup.

6.Inserttheouterfabriccupintotheliningcup,wrongsidestogether.Bastethetopedgestogether.

7.Sewalongedgeoftheouterfabricandliningfabricpocketpieces,rightsidestogether.Presstheseamtowardthelining,andthenfoldandpressagainwithwrongsidestogether.

8.Foldthepocketpieceinhalfcrosswise,andthenfoldinhalfagain.Pressbrieflytoformfolds.Unfoldthepiece,anduseapintomarkthecenterfoldandtheother2folds.Repeatwiththeouterfabric4½˝×11½˝flappiece.

9.Placethepocketpieceontheflappiece,lininguptheendsandfoldlines.Stitchonthefoldsthroughallthelayers.Makepleatsatthestitchedlinestocreate4pleatedpockets.

10.Placethe4½˝flapliningpiecerightsidestogetheroverthepocketandouterflap.Stitchalongbothshortendsandthelongbottomedge.Trimthecornersandturnthepiecerightsideout.Press.Bastetheupperedgestogether.

11.Sewtheouterflapwiththepockettothetopofthefabriccup,rightsidestogether,and

overlaptheendsoftheouterflapasnecessary.

12.Turnthepiecerightsideoutandpress.

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STITCHIN’SWAP

SewingMachineCOVER

MadebyLynnKraus

Finishedsize:Varies

Lynnsayshersewingstudioprojectshere“wereinspiredbythefantasticquiltsofYoshikoJinzenji.Thenegativespaceofthepaleindustrialgraycontrastswiththerichcharcoalcontainingthedancingcolors.”Thesimplicityofthecovers’designwillgiveanysewingspaceapopofstyle.

Artist:LynnKrausWebsite:fiberflies.com

Lynnisanatural-bornsewist.Assoonasshecouldholdaneedle,shebeganmakingclothesfordolls,thenforherself.Sewinghasalwaysbeenanintegralpartofherlife.Shestudiedfashiondesignandapprenticedatadesignstudio.ShelivedinJapan,whereshestudiedshiboridyeing.WhileinJapan,Lynnbeganquilting.Recently,shehaspursuedherpassionasafabricrepforE.E.SchenckandasasalesmanagerforLecienUSA.

SwapIDEAS

• Pickaroom—yes,ourfavoriteisourdreamsewingstudio—andhaveparticipantseachmakeanitemforthatroom.Youcouldputsizelimitsinyourrulestopreventapersonfromgivingaquiltedtableclothandreceivingasinglepotholder.

• Pickaniteminaspecificroom—thesewingmachine,thescissors,theironingboard—thatthestitchermustaccessorize.

• MakeitaTwoferSwap,whereparticipantsmaketworelateditemsforeachswapee;forinstance,addanironingboardcovertothesewingmachinecoverfeaturedhere.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESLightgray:1yardCharcoalgray:½yardBrightsolidscraps(Charmsquarepacksaregreathere.)Batting:craftsizePremadenarrowbiastapeingray:1packageBastingspray

CUTTINGWOF=widthoffabric

Note:Sewingmachinesaredifferentsizes.Thedimensionsgivenareforthemachineintheexample,aBernina180.Measureandnotethedimensionsofthemachineyouwillbecovering.

Toallowforeaseofgettingthecoveronandoffthemachineandalittleshrinkageduringquilting,add½˝tothelengthandwidth.Theheightshouldbesufficient.

Intheexample,theheightis9˝finished.Theupperlightgraybandis5˝,thepiecedbandis3˝,andthebottomcharcoalbandis1˝.Ifyourmachineisshorter,reducethewidthoftheupperband.Ifyourmachineistaller,increaseanyofthebandstomakeuptheheight.

Gray■Cut2rectangles5½˝×15½˝fortheupperband.

■Cut2rectangles5½˝×8½˝forthesides.

■Cut2rectangles8½˝×15½˝forthetopandtoplining.

■Cut2rectangles9½˝×15½˝forthefrontandbacklining.

■Cut2rectangles8½˝×9½˝forthesidelining.

Charcoal■Cut2strips1½˝×WOFforthebottomband.

■Cut2strips2˝×WOFforthepiecedband;thencuttheminto5˝lengths.

■Cut2strips2½˝×WOFforthebinding.

Brightsolidscraps■Randomlycut1stripofeachcolorfabric5˝×widthsthatvaryfrom¾˝to1½˝.

Batting■Cut1rectangle8½˝×15½˝forthetop.

■Cut2rectangles9½˝×15½˝forthefrontandback.

■Cut2rectangles8½˝×9½˝forthesides.

NOTESeventeenfabricswereusedintheexample.Ifyouhavefewerdifferentfabrics,youmaywishtocutstripsthatarelongerthan5˝.Inthisinstance,alsocutthecharcoalstripsthesamelength.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Sewthe5˝charcoalstripsoneithersideofthebrightsolidstrips.Presstowardthecharcoalstrips.(Althoughtheunfinishedwidthofthepiecedbandis3½˝,thesestripsetswillbewider.)

Cutthestripsetsintosectionsatrandomwidths(¾˝to2˝)andangles.

2.Draw2horizontallines3½˝apartonawidepieceofpaper.Arrangethesectionsinapleasingorder,withthebright-coloredpiecesatleast½˝fromeitherline.Leaveasmallspacebetweenevery4stripssothatyoucanseethelinesonthepaper.Whenyouhaveseveralarrangedasyouwant,gentlylayaruleroverthelinesandmarkthefabricsections.Usethesemarkingstokeepthesectionsalignedasyousewthemtogether.

3.Sewthesectionstogetheruntilyouhavethewidthsforthefront,back,andsides,plusseamallowances.Thepiecedbandisratherstretchy,whichmakestrimmingalittletricky.Smoothoutthebandandtrimtotheexactmeasurements,beingcarefulthatitisnottootightortooloose.

4.Sewthepiecedbandstothelightgrayfront,back,andsidepieces.Presstowardthelightgray.

5.Sewthetoptothefront,leavingopen¼˝atthebeginningandendoftheseam.Backstitchatbothends.Presstheseamopen.

6.Sewthefront,sides,andbacktogether,leavingopen¼˝atthetopedgeofalltheseams.Backstitchattheopening.Presstheseamsopen.

7.Sewthe1½˝charcoalstripsendtoendandpress.Sewthecharcoalstriptothebottomofthepiecedband.Trimtheexcess.Presstowardthebottomcharcoalband.

Lining1.Sewtheliningpiecesthesameasthecover.Leave¼˝openatthetopedgeoftheseamsandwherethetopissewntothefront.Notethatthepiecesshouldbearrangedandsewnmirrorimagetothecoverpieces.

2.Setupaplacewhereyoucanusethe-bastingsprayadhesive,preferablyoutside.Readandfollowthemanufacturer’sinstructions.

3.Spraythewrongsideofthecover.Placeitrightsidedownandplacethebattingpiecesonit,preferablyundertheseamallowancesifpossible.Smoothtoassuregoodadhesion.

4.Spraythewrongsideofthelining.Matchingthefrontandtopseamsfirst,smooththerestoftheliningontothebatting.

5.Usinganerasablemarker,marktheupperlightgraysections¼˝fromthepiecedbandseam.Thenmarkevery½˝.

6.Onthetoppiece,mark¼˝fromthetop/frontseam;thenmarkevery½˝.7.Quilteveryline,goinginoppositedirections.8.Stitchin-the-ditchinbothpiecedbandseams.9.Quiltthecharcoalband¼˝fromtheseam,thenanotherline¼˝fromthefirst.Removethemarkingsandpresswell.

10.Sewthesidetothefront,beingparticularlycarefultomatchthepiecedbandseams.11.Matchthetoptothebackandsew.The¼˝openingsintheseamallowancesshouldmakethiseasier.

12.Matchandsewthesidepiecestothetoppiece.Thismayrequirealittleadjustmentoftheseamallowancesatthecorners.

13.Usethepurchasedbiastapetocovertherawseamsinside.14.Sewthebindingstripstogetherwithdiagonalseams.Trimtheseamallowance¼˝andpressopen.Pressinhalflengthwise,withthewrongsidestogether.

15.Withrawedgeseven,pinandsewthebindingtothecover.Overlaporseamtheends.

16.Bringthefoldededgetotheinsideandstitchitinplace.17.Presswell,includingthesideandtopseams,tocreatesharpedgesandcorners.

THAT’SHOTSWAP

HotDrinkPOUCHES

MadebyVickiTymczyszyn

Finishedsize:3½˝×5˝

Quickandeasyisalwaysagreatwaytoswap,andthesepouchesaretheanswer.Stitchtheseupinlessthananhour,andyou’reset.Thecoffeeversionhasnarrowpocketsforthosetubesofinstantcoffeeorwaterdrinks.Theteaversionhasabiggerpouchforteabags.

Artist:VickiTymczyszynMeetthisartistonpage28.

SwapIDEAS

• Tonsoffoodanddrinkprojectscanbeadaptedforagreatswap.Considerthesimplethemeofhotdrinks—coffee,tea—andyou’veprobablycoveredeveryoneplaying.Addonahotdishandsuddenlyyou’remakingalways-at-handpotholdersandcasserolecovers.Otherthingstomakethatarehot:mugrug,cupholder,placemats,andsoon.

• Makeiteasy.Theswapthemeisfastandfun!Ithastobedoneinanhourorless.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESPrintsforouterfabric,lining,andpocket:¼yardeachorscrapsFusiblebatting:⅛yardHook-and-looptape

CUTTINGPrints■Cut1rectangle4˝×10˝fortheouterpouch.

■Cut1rectangle4˝×10˝forthelining.

■Cut1square6½˝×6½˝forthepocket.

Fusiblebatting■Cut1rectangle4˝×10˝.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Followingthemanufacturer’sdirections,fusethebattingtothewrongsideofthelining.2.Foldthepocketinhalf,wrongsidestogether,andpress.

3.Placethepocketpieceontopofthelining,rightsideup.Alignthesidesofbothpieces,andbastethemtogether.

4.Fortheteapouch,formpleatsatthesideedgesofthepocket.Forthecoffeepouch,stitchinthecenterofthepocket,fromthefoldededgetothebottom.Formpleatsatthestitchingandatthesidestocreate2gussetedpockets.Pressthegussetsintoplace.

5.Sewtheouterfabrictothelining/pocketpiece,rightsidestogether,leavinganopeningintheshortendoppositethepocketsforturning.Trimthecornersandturnrightsideout.Press.

6.Turntheseamattheopenendtotheinside,andtopstitchitclosed.Addhook-and-looptapetotheappropriatespotstoclosethepouch.

THAT’SHOTSWAP

FrenchPressedforPleasureCOVER

MadebyVickiTymczyszyn

Finishedsize:Varies

Whynotplungeintosomethingalittledifferent?HowaboutdressingupaFrenchpress?Besidesaddingasplashofcolor,thiscoverwillalsokeeptheheatin,givingyoujustalittlelongertosavorthejava.

Artist:VickiTymczyszynMeetthisartistonpage28.

SwapIDEA

Thisisagreatin-personswapbecausethesecoversneedtobemadespecificallyforeachFrenchpress.SohaveparticipantsbringtheFrenchpresstheywanttocover.Online,theFrenchpressdimensionswouldobviouslyhavetobepartoftheget-to-know-youquestions.Measuretwice,writeonce.Takefirstresponsibilityinmakingthecovertherightsize.

Consideringanextraforthegiftpackage?Addafavoritecoffee—baggedforthepressofcourse!

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESOuterfabric:fatquarterLining:fatquarterInsulatedinterfacing,suchasInsul-FleecebyC&TPublishing:¼yard1˝hook-and-looptape:¼yard

CUTTINGThesemeasurementsareforthepicturedFrenchpress.Measureyourpotandadjustaccordingly.

Outerfabricandlining■Cut1rectangle7½˝×14½˝fromeach.

■Cut2rectangles2˝×3˝forthetabs.

Insul-Fleece■Cut1rectangle7½˝×14½˝.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Wraptheliningfabricaroundthecoffeepress,andmarkanyhandles;cutanotchinthefabric,allowingforseams.

Vicki’sFrenchpressrequireda1˝×1½˝notchapproximately2˝downfromthecovertop.

2.Sewasideofthehook-and-looptapetothe2˝×3˝liningtabs.Pairwiththeouterfabrictabs,rightsidestogether,andsewaroundtheedges,leavingashortendopentoturnthepiecerightsideout.Trimthecornersandturnrightsideout.Press.

3.Placethetabsonashortendoftheouterfabric,approximately1˝fromthetopedgeand½˝fromthebottomedge,andbastetheminplace.

4.FuseInsul-Fleecetotheliningfabricwiththemetallicsidetowardthelining.5.Sewtheouterfabrictothelining,rightsidestogether,followingthecontoursofanynotchesandleavinga3˝openingforturningalongthebottomedge.Trimthecornersandturnrightsideout;press.

6.Presstheopeningandtopstitchitclosed.Topstitchalltheedges.7.Wrapthecoffeepresswiththecover,andmarkforthehook-and-loopplacement.Addtheothersideofthehook-and-looptapetothecover.

THAT’SHOTSWAP

TeaCozy&MAT

MadebyKarenCunagin

Finishedsizes:

TeapotCover:9˝×14˝

Mat:9˝×14˝

Isthereanythingbetterthansittingwithyourfavoritepeopleandsharingapotofteaorcoffee?Uh,no!Sowe’reencouragingyoutotakethattimeandenjoysomeoneelse’scompanywithKaren’sprettylittlecozy.Weworkedwithastandardteapot,butyoucaneasilyadaptthecover.

Artist:KarenCunaginWebsite:karencunagin.com

KarenteachescollegeclassesinartfulquiltinginSanDiegoandlovesspeakingtoguildsandsharingherquiltsinlivepresentations.ShewasnominatedfortheTeacheroftheYearaward2011byTheProfessionalQuiltermagazine.HerworkhasbeenshowninVisions:TheArtQuilt2006,regionaljuriedshows,andinternationalpublications.Bothmachinesewnandhandstitched,herworksofartrevolvearoundthemesoftheintimateworldoffamily,thegarden,andspiritualwork.

SwapIDEA

Whatifeveryoneparticipatingintheswaptakesapictureofhisorherteapot?Participantsdrawapictureinsteadofaname,andthenmakeacozy-matcombotosuitthepot!Teacoziesandmatsareeasilypersonalizedbyfabricchoicesandaddedelements,suchasateabagpocketorbeadedloops.Matchingthepottotheownerattherevealmakesthisablast.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESWhitefabric:½yardBluefabric:fatquarterPinkfabric:⅛yardLiningandbinding:1yardInsul-Fleeceinsulatedinterfacing:craftpackor½yardTracingpaperortemplateplasticPermanentfine-linemarkerBastingspray

CUTTINGThepatternsareonpages46–50.Traceandcuteachpatternpiecefromtracingpaperortemplateplastic.

White■Cut2Aonthefoldforthecover.

■Cut2Cand2Creversedforthecover.

■Cut2Fforthecover.

■Cut1G,H,I,J,andKforthemat.

Blue■Cut2Band2Breversedforthecover.

■Cut2Dand2Dreversedforthecover.

■Cut1strip1˝×4½˝onthebiasforthecoverloop.

■Cut1G,H,I,J,andKforthemat.

Pink■Cut2Eforthecover.

■Cut2Lforthemat.

Binding■Cut1strip1½˝×35˝onthebiasforthecoverbinding.

■Cut1strip1½˝×45˝onthebiasforthematbinding.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

CoverAssembly1.Arrangethecoverpiecesasshown.

2.Toeasilypiececurvedseams,foldthepiecesinhalflengthwise,andmakeasmallcrease.Withrightsidestogether,pintheedgestogetherfromthecreasetotheends.Byusingmanypins,youwon’tneedtoclip.Sewtheseamsandthenpresstowardthedarkerfabric.

3.Foreachsideofthecover,creaseandpinBreversetoA,CtoD,andCreversetoDreverse.Pressallseamstowardthedarkerfabric.

4.RepeatcreasingandpinningtosewC/DtoBandCreverse/DreversetoBreverse.Pressallseamstowardthedarkerfabric.

5.RepeatcreasingandpinningtosewEtoF.ThensewE/Ftothecover’sA/B/C/Dbottomsection.PresstheseamtowardE/F.

6.Layerthelining,rightsidedown,andInsul-Fleecetogether.PlaceeachcoversideontheInsul-Fleece,tracetheoutline,andcutthelayersout.Spraybastethelayerstogether.Bastestitch⅛˝fromtheedges.

7.Quiltthecoverpiecesasdesired.8.Tomaketheloop,foldthe1˝×4½˝piecelengthwise,rightsidestogether.Sew¼˝alongthelongedge.Turnthetuberightsideoutusingasmallsafetypinorloopturner.Press.Foldtheloopinhalf.Pintheedgesofthelooptothetopcenterofasideofthecover,matchingrawedges.Stitchinplace⅛˝fromtheedge.

9.Layerthe2sidesofthecoverrightsidestogether,andpinalongtheroundededges.Sewtogether.Finishtherawedgeswithazigzagstitch,orstitchbyhand.

10.Pressthebindingstripinhalflengthwise,withwrongsidestogether.Withrawedgeseven,pinandsewthebindingtothecover.Overlaporseamtheends.Turnthebindingandtheseamallowancetotheinside,andstitchinplace.

MatAssembly1.Arrangematpiecesasshown.2.Sewthewedgestogetherinacircle,pressingtheseamstowardthedarkerfabric.

3.Layerthelining,rightsidedown,andInsul-Fleecetogether.LaythepiecedmatontheInsul-Fleece,tracetheoutline,andcutoutthelayers.Spraybastethelayerstogether.Bastestitch⅛˝fromtheedge.

4.Quiltasdesired.5.Withrightsidestogether,sewtheLpiecestogetheralongtheoutsideedges.Carefullyclipalongthecurves.Makeasmallcutinthecenterofaside,andturnthepiecerightsideout.Presstosmooththecurves.

6.LaytheLpieceonthecenteroftheovalmatwiththecutsidedown.Sewitinplacejustalongtheinsideedge.

7.Pressthebindingstripinhalflengthwise,withthewrongsidestogether.Withrawedgeseven,pinandsewthebindingtothemat.Overlaporseamtheends.Turnthebindingandtheseamallowancetotheback,andstitchinplace.

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THAT’SHOTSWAP

ParquetPOTHOLDERS

MadebyKevinKosbab

Finishedsize:8½˝×8½˝,notincludinghangingloop

Potholderscomeinmanystylesandshapesthesedays,andmostofthemareverysimpletomake.Apotholderconsistsoffabricandheat-resistantbatting,suchasInsul-Fleece.Thebiggestconsiderationwhenmakingpotholdersisthattheyshouldbewashableandhavenodanglingfeatures(loopsforhangingdon’tcount).MadefromaclassicRailFenceblock,Kevin’spotholderscomeintwoversions,apinwheelsettingandachevronpattern.Theyaresupersimpletomake,pretty,anduseful.

Artist:KevinKosbabWebsite:feeddog.netBlog:feeddog.blogspot.com

Kevindesignsquiltingandsewingpatternsforavarietyofpublicationsaswellashisownpatternline,FeedDogDesigns.Helovesbrightcolors,boldgraphics,andsmartdesigns.HisDVD,SecretsofHomeDécorSewing,isavailablenow,andhisfirstquiltingbookwillbereleasedinearly2014.CurrentlyresidinginnorthernCalifornia,healsoworksasafreelancewriterandeditor.

SwapIDEA

Buildaswaparoundaclassicquiltblock.Eachplayerhastousetheclassicblockintwovariationstomaketwopotholdersfortherecipient.Whetherthewholegroupusesthesameblockdesignoreveryoneusesadifferentoneisuptothegroup.Butitwillincreasethechallengeifeachpersonhastoblindlychooseorisassignedaclassicblock.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESMakes1

Note:Ifyou’reworkingwithmultiplefabrics,haveadditionalstripsonhand,each1½˝wide.Eachpieceoftheblockmeasures1½˝×2½˝(1˝×2˝finished).Ifyou’reusingmorefabrics,

findthelengthofthestripsbymultiplyingthenumberofpiecesneededby2½˝;thensewinthesameway.

Solidredfabric:1strip1½˝×WOF

Stripedfabric:1strip1½˝×WOF

Backingfabric:9˝×9˝squareBattingorinsulatedinterfacing,suchasInsul-FleecebyC&TPublishing:9˝×9˝square

Binding:1strip2˝×WOF

WOF=widthoffabric

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Planyourdesign:thechevronandpinwheeldesignsshownherearejustacoupleofexamplesofdifferentpatternsthatcanbemadewiththesamebasicblock.

2.Sewthestripsrightsidestogetheralongalongedge.Presstheseamstotheside,andthencutthestripsetinto2½˝sections.Arrangethesectionsinto4rowsof4,alternatinghorizontalandverticalseamplacementtocreateyourintendeddesign.

3.SewthesquarestogetherinrowsorinFour-Patchunits,dependingonyourdesign.Presstheseamstotheside,andthenjointherowsorFour-Patchunitstocompletetheblock.

4.Layerthebacking,wrongsideup,withthebattingandblock,rightsideup.Baste.Thenquiltasdesired.Thepinwheelsamplewasstitchedin-the-ditchalongalltheseams,whilechannelswerequiltedparalleltotheaquazigzagstohelpbringoutthechevronpattern.Trimawaythe

excessbattingandbacking,andsquareupthepotholder.

5.Pressthebindingstripinhalflengthwise,wrongsidestogether.Startingatthecornerwhereyouwanttoplacethehangingloop,aligntherawedgesandsewthebindingtoallthelayers.Stopafewinchesfromthestartingcornerwhenyouneartheend.

6.Trimtheexcessbinding,leavinga4˝tailtocreatethehangingloop.Withtherawedgesofthebindingtogether,pressunder¼˝.Bringthefoldededgeofthebeginningendofthebindingtothebackandpin.Wrapthetailendofthebindingovertheedgeofthepotholder,enclosingthebeginningendofthebinding.Handstitchortopstitchtofinishattachingthebindingandclosetheopenedgeofthetail.

7.Foldthetailtoformaloop,andtucktheendunderthefoldedbeginningedgeofthebinding.Topstitchorhandsewthebindingtotheback,stitchingthehangingloopsoitliesflat.

THAT’SHOTSWAP

MiniCasseroleCARRIER

MadebyMelissaThompsonMaher

Finishedsize:14˝×16˝

Sometimesyoudon’tneedtohaulabig,complicatedcarriermadeforabig9˝×13˝hotdish.Reachforthisweeonewhenyou’retotingasmallhot(orcold)dish.Perfectlysizedforan8˝squareorroundcasserole,ora1½-to2-quartdish,it’sfullywashable,andtheservingspoonhelpsholditclosed.

(Bonus:Greatprojectforpracticingyourquiltingskills!)

Artist:MelissaThompsonMaher

MelissaistheGenerationQMagazineco-founderandeditor-in-chief.Shehasbeensewingandreportingontextileartsforalongtime.(Let’sleaveitatthat.)Shelovesfabric,andwhenherscheduleistoojammedforsew-time,she’sbeenknowntofondleherstashforalittlemoodenhancement.Shealsoloveshandandmachineembroidery.Beforejoiningthequilting/sewingindustry,shepioneeredcoverageonthecommercialembroideryindustrywithStitchesMagazine.(ButGenQismorefun.)

SWAPIDEAS

• Inperson,youcanturnyourrevealintoapotluck!Putyourworktowork;bringinyourcasserolecoverwithafood-filleddish.Fortheexchange,providetherecipeforthedishinyourcover.Droptherecipeinabag(orhat,whatever)anddraw.Findthedishthatmatchestherecipeyoupick;that’syournewcasserolecover!

• Onlineswappersaregoingtowantarecipe,too.Eachparticipantcansupplyarecipe,whichwouldthenbeusedinsteadofnamesornumberstoswapcovers.Yougetthecarriermadebythepersonwhoserecipeyouweregiven.

• Orifyouhavethatsuper-organized,ready-to-take-on-every-new-projectfacilitator,participantscouldeachlistjusttheingredientsofarecipetheywanttoshare;then—notknowingwhattherecipewillactuallymake—peoplechoosethelistthat’sthemostappealingtothem.Thefacilitatormakessureeachrecipeisonlygivenoutonce!Inthereveal,yougetthecompleterecipefromtheswapeeandthecasserolecarrierheorshemade.

• Aftertheonlineorin-personreveal,compiletherecipesandsharethemallwiththeentiregroup.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESGreenprint:½yardforouterfabricOrangeprint:½yardforlining

Insulatedinterfacing,suchasInsul-FleecebyC&TPublishing:½yardSolidgreen:½yardforstraps,binding,andloopsLightweightfusibleinterfacing:⅝yardWoodenspoon

CUTTINGGreenprint■Cut2rectangles14˝×16˝.

Orangeprint■Cut2rectangles14˝×16˝.

Insul-Fleece■Cut2rectangles14˝×16˝.

Solidgreen■Cut1strip4½˝×WOF;trimto40˝longforthestraps.

■Cut6strips2½˝onthebiasofthefabricforthebinding.

■Cut1rectangle2½˝×4˝and1rectangle2½˝×10˝fortheloops.

Lightweightfusibleinterfacing■Cut2strips4˝×20˝forthestraps.

■Cut1rectangle2˝×4˝and1rectangle2˝×10˝fortheloops.

WOF=widthoffabric

TIPThebasicpatternsizeis12˝×14˝.Ifyou’dlikethepatterntoaccommodatea9˝squareorrounddish,enlargeit2˝–3˝alongthelongsidesand1˝–2˝ontheshortsides.Measuretheperimeterofthefinishedcarrierbeforecuttingthebiasbindingtomakesureyoucutenough.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

CarrierThepatternforthecornersisonpage58.Traceandcutthepatternpiecefromtracingpaperortemplateplastic.

1.Layertheliningfabric,wrongsideup,withtheInsul-Fleeceandouterfabric,rightsideup.Repeatwiththesecondset.

2.Quilteachsandwichasdesired.3.Usethepatterntotrimthecornersfromthepieces.4.Foldapiececrosswise,andfinger-pressthefold.Cutonthefoldtomake2halves.Thiswillbecomethecarrier’stop.Alongthecutlineofeachhalf,trim⅛˝fromtheedge.Thiswillcreateaslightgapwhenthecarrierisfinishedtoprovideeaseforinsertingandremovingthedish.

5.Trim2piecesofbinding14˝long.Foldandpresstheminhalflengthwise.Sewthemtothetrimmededgesofeachhalfofthecarrier’stop.Bringthebindingtotheliningside,andsewitinplacebyhandormachine.

Closures1.Foldandpressthe2½˝×4˝and2½˝×10˝looppiecesinhalflengthwise,wrongsidestogether.Openeachpieceandfusethecorrespondinginterfacingpiecestothewrongsideofthelooppieces.Foldunder¼˝onthelongedgesandpress.Refoldthepiecesalongtheoriginalcenterfoldandpress.Topstitchalongbothlongedges.Attheendsofeachpiece,fold

under½˝andpress.

2.Markthecenteroftheboundedgeofeachhalfofthecarrier’stop.3.Forthe10˝loop,pinthefoldedends2˝fromtheboundedgeoneithersideofthecentermark.Sewinplaceontheendsandagainnexttothebinding.

TipMelissausedatightzigzagstitchontheloopsforextrastrength.

4.Forthe4˝loop,pinandsewthefoldedend2˝fromtheboundedgeonthecentermarkofthecarrier’sothertoppiece.Pinandsewtheotherendnexttothebindingtocreateahump.

Straps1.Placetheinterfacingonthewrongsideofthestrappiece,¼˝awayfromthelongedges,andfusefollowingthemanufacturer’sdirections.

2.Foldoverbothrawedges¼˝,andpresstheminplace.Thenfoldthestripinhalf,wrongsidestogether,andpressthefoldinplace.Topstitchbothedgestoholdthemtogether.Cutthestripinhalftomake2straps20˝long.

3.Placethecarrierbottomliningsideup.Layerthe2carriertoppiecesrightsideup.Bastethepiecestogether⅛˝fromtheedges.

4.Withthebottomsideup,markthecenterofthecarrier’sshortends.Measure1½˝frombothsidesofthemark,andpin.Placetheendsofthestrapsatthepins,withthestrapsfacingin.Basteinplace.

5.Sewthebindingstripstogetherwithdiagonalseams.Pressopen.Pressinhalflengthwisewithwrongsidestogether.

6.Withthebottomsideofthecarrierup,sewthebindingtotheoutsideedgesofthecarrier.Pressthebindingovertheseamallowance,thenovertothecarriertop,andhandormachinestitchitinplace.

7.Insertthespoonthroughtheloopclosure.

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INTHEBAGSWAP

DiaperCLUTCH

MadebyElaineWongHaselhuhn

Finishedsizes:

Open:29˝×36˝

Closed:7˝×11˝

Anynewparentcanappreciatethishandydiaperclutchthatholdsallofbaby’squick-changeessentials.Withabuilt-inmatandpocketsfordiapersandwipes,you’reallset.Nowit’slikelythisprojectwon’tsuittheneedsofeveryswapparticipantinagroup;checkouttheswapidea.

Artist:ElaineWongHaselhuhnBlog:dashasel.blogspot.com

Whetheritissewing,pottery,knitting,ormetalsmithing,ifyounameacraft,itislikelythatElainehastriedit(andhasthestashtoshowforit!).Thoughsomecraftshavecomeandgone,sewingremainsoneofElaine’sfavorites.Elainestartedtosewin2009,whenshewasexpectingababy.Shestartedwithasimplebabyblanket,joinedafewquiltingbees,andhasn’tstoppedsince!

SwapIDEA

Hereisapatternwithaveryspecificpurpose,butifyoudon’thaveaneedforadiaperclutchinyourgroup,howcanyourepurposethisproject?Cosmeticcase?Travelingchalkboard?Howaboutacrafttote?Ifyoutradedtheinnerfabricforflannelandtailoredthepocketdividerstosmallersizes,itcouldtransportembroideryprojects.Theprojectcanbefoldedontheflannelside,andscissors,floss,hoop,andothertoolscanbeheldinthepockets.Haveyourparticipantsstretchtheirdesignmusclesthroughadaptation.(Unlesstheyhappentobepartneredwithanewparent,inwhichcasetheytotallyluckedout!)

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESLaminatedcottonforouterclutchandpockets:1½yardsLaminatedcottonforclutchlining:1yardContrastingfabric:½yardforbindingorpackagedcommercialbinding¾˝hook-and-looptape:1¾yards(Stick-onisrecommended,butthenonstickversionisokayifyouareusingcotton.)

¾˝fold-overelastic:½yard(Regularelasticisokaybutnotasstretchy.)DecorativebuttonHeramarker*Walkingfoot*CloverWonderClips*

*Theseitemsmakeworkingwithlaminatesmucheasier.

CUTTINGOuterfabric■Cut1rectangle29˝×36˝fortheouterclutch.

■Cut1rectangle19˝×29˝forthepockets.

Liningfabric

■Cut1rectangle29˝×36˝fortheclutchlining.

Binding■Cut6strips2½˝onthebiasofthefabric.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.Thepatternfortheflapisonpage63.Tracethepatternontracingpaperortemplateplastic.

1.Ontherightsideoftheouterfabric,measure7˝fromtheendalongboth36˝edges.WithaHeramarkerorchalkpencil,connectthemarks.

2.Measureandmarkalongthemarkedline6½˝fromanedgeand11½˝fromtheotheredge.3.Tracetheflappatternbetweentheabovemarks.Trimtheedgeonthemarkedlines.4.Placethetrimmedouterfabricrightsideuponthewrongsideoftheliningfabric.PinorWonderClipalongtheedges,andtrimtheliningtomatchtheouterfabricpiece.

5.Ontherightsideoftheliningpiece,onthe11½˝sideoftheflap,marklinesparalleltothe36˝side,thefirst2¾˝fromtheedgeandtheother10˝fromtheedge.Sewthehook-and-looptapenexttotheselines.

TipUsingsticky-backedhook-and-looptapeworksbetterbecausepinningonlaminatedcottonishard.

Pockets1.Ontherightsideofthepocketpiece,marklinesparalleltothe29˝side,thefirst1˝fromtheedgeandtheother8¼˝fromtheedge.Sewthehook-and-looptapenexttotheselines.

2.Foldthepocketpieceinhalflengthwisewithrightsidestogether.Sewtocreatealongtube.Finger-presstheseamopen.Turnthetuberightsideoutandfinger-press.Topstitchbothlongedgesoftheflattenedtube.

3.Placethepocketontopofthelining,adheringthehook-and-looptapes.Markthedesiredpocketsizes.Thepocketsonthesampleareatintervalsof2½˝,6½˝,6½˝,8˝,and4½˝.Sewonthelines.Backstitchforaddedstrength.Thehook-and-looptapekeepsthecontentsofthepocketssecureandallowsaccessfromeitherside.

Assembly1.Layertheouterclutchfabricwiththelining,wrongsidestogether.UseWonderClipstoholdthepiecestogether.Baste⅛˝fromtheedges.

2.Markandstitchlinesfromeachsideoftheflaptotheoppositeedge.Thefirstlineofstitchingwillbe6½˝fromtheedge;theotherwillbejustbelowthepocketpiece.

3.Foldthepieceofelasticinhalf.Bastetheendsinplaceontheouterfabricatthecenteroftheflap,withrawedgestogether.

4.Sewthebindingstripsendtoendwithdiagonalseams.Pressinhalflengthwisewiththewrongsidestogether.

5.Withtherawedgeseven,pinandsewthebindingtotheclutch,catchingtheelasticends.Overlaporseamtheends.Bringthebindingtothelining,andhandstitchitinplace.Ifyou’reusingcommercialbinding,attachitwithazigzagstitch.

TipUseazigzagstitchtosewthebindingdown.

6.Addabuttontohelpsecuretheelastic.7.Toclosetheclutch,foldthepocketedgeovertothecenter;thenfoldtheotherlongedgetothecenter.Foldtheendtotheflap,andthenfoldagain.Usetheelastictoclosetheclutch.

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INTHEBAGSWAP

ChillaxEYEPILLOWS

MadebyCarrieBloomston

Finishedsize:4˝×9¼˝

Thesesuper-easy,scrappy,collage-y,reversiblelavender-flowereyepillowsarefunandaddictivetomake.Puttheminthefreezertobereadywhenyoureyesarepuffy;keeponeinyouryogabagornexttothebed.Thelittletagsaddjusttherighttouchofcute!

Artist:CarrieBloomstonWebsite:such-designs.com

Carrieexpressesherselfthroughart,anddesignallowshertosharethejoyandaweshefeels.Herwork—whetherabstractpainting,designingsewingpatternsandfabric,orparenting—isallaboutexpressingjoyandlove.Sheseesartasaplacetofiguretheworldout,tomakesenseofit.Shesays,“Thinkofmeasyourinner-artistenabler.Iwanttohelpyoucelebrateyourinnerartist,too.˝

SwapIDEAS

• Inperson:ConsideraSpaSwapamongasmallgroupoffriendswheretherevealhappensatalocalspa,orevenanailsalon.Bringyoureyepillowswithyou.Eachpillow’sdesigncanbeeasilytailoredtoyourswapee,ascanthepillow’sscentedcontents.

• Online:Useaspaorbaththeme.Haveeveryonedoaneyepillowplusanotherspa-perfectgift.Anembroideredtowel?Aneckpillow?Afabrictrayorbasketliner?Then,ofcourse,soaps,lotions,orcandlesaretheperfectextra.

• MakeyourswapaMultiuseSwap.Whateveryoumakehastohavemorethanoneuse.Theseeyepillows,forinstance,couldbecold/hotpacksordresserdrawersachets!

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESCottonandlinenfabricscraps:5˝×7˝to6˝×12˝(about½yardtotalforall3pillows)RibbonortwilltapeWashableschoolgluestick2–4ounceslavenderflowers(availableathealthfoodstores)Whiterice(forweightandbulk)EmbroideryhoopCottonembroideryflossEmbroideryneedle

Carriemade3differenteyepillows,buttheconstructionisthesameforeach.We’reprovidingtheinstructionsforeachtopfirstandthentheoverallinstructionsforfinishingthepillows.Allseamallowancesare¼˝.

CollageStyle1.Cutthetoprectangle4½˝×7˝.2.Cutacontrastingpiece4½˝×3¼˝.Pinthe4½˝edgesrightsidestogetherandsew.Presstheseamsopen.Topstitchoneachsideoftheseam.

3.Cutsmallrectanglesofscrapstocreateacollagedlook.Useawashableschoolgluesticktostickthemdown.Sewovereachscrapinanartful,overlappingwayaspictured.

PiecedStyle1.Cutthetoprectangle4½˝×8˝.2.Cutacontrastingpiece4½˝×2¼˝.Pinthe4½˝edgesrightsidestogetherandsew.Presstheseamsopen.

EmbroideredStyleUseasimplecomputerfonttowriteyoursentiment.Traceonthefabricusingalightbox.

1.Cutthetoprectangle6˝×12˝.2.Useanembroideryhoopforstability,4strandsoffloss,andarunningstitchtoembroiderthewords.

3.Trimtherectangleto4½˝×9¾˝.

FINISHINGEACHPILLOW1.Cutarectangle4½˝×9¾˝foreachback.2.Withthetop’swrongsidefacingup,foldashortedgeoveragenerous¼˝andpress.Repeatwiththematchingedgeonthebackpiece.Placethetopandbackrightsidestogether.

3.Sewalongtheother3sides,backstitchingatthestartandend.Trimthethreadsandclipthecorners.Turntheeyepillowrightsideout,anduseadullpenciltogentlypushoutthecorners.Press.

4.Fillthepillowwith1¾cupsofequalpartslavenderflowersandrice.Youcanadddriedherbsorflowers,butiftheyaretoolarge,crushthemsotheywon’tpokethroughthefabric.

5.Cuta2˝pieceoftwilltapeorribbon,folditinhalf,andpress.Inserttheendsoftheribbonbetweentheturned-underends,andtopstitchtoclosethepillow.

INTHEBAGSWAP

Baggin’ItGROCERYTOTE

MadebyEmilyHerrick

Finishedsize:14˝wide×15˝high×6˝deep

Havinggrocerytotesonhandhelpscarefortheplanet.Recyclingdoes,too.Thisprojectisaperfectstarttorecyclingandreusing.Emilydesignedthisbagwithaninsetfora12˝finishedquiltblock.Whileshecameupwithagreatpaper-piecedblockpatternoftherecyclesymbol,feelfreetoswitchoutthisareaforany12˝finishedblockyouwant.

Artist:EmilyHerrickBlog:crazyoldladiesquilts.blogspot.com

Emilybeganhercreativejourneyatayoungage,drawingonherbedroomwalls.Thankfully,hertalenthastakenamuchmoreproductiveturnintheformofquiltpatterns(CrazyOldLadies),fabricdesigns(licensedwithMichaelMillerFabrics),andwritingabook(shereleasedherfirstself-publishedbook,GearedforGuys,in2012).EmilylivesinUtahwithherhusband,Gilbert,andtheirchildren,Preston,Logan,andParis.

SwapIDEAS

• Holdaswapthatbenefitsthecommunityaswellasyourswapees.Eachparticipantdrawsanameandmakesasuper-personalgrocerytotebagforhisorherswapee.Forthereveal,thebagisstuffedwithcannedanddrygoods,whicharethendonatedtoalocalfoodbank.Yougettofeelgoodinmorewaysthanone!

• Online,sendthebagtoyourswapeealongwithapictureoftheitemsyou’redonatingtoyourlocalfoodbank.

• Formoreopen-endedswaps,basedonafabricortechniqueforinstance,bagsaregreatgo-toprojects.Ifthethemeishandles,zippers,orembellishments,again,gotothebags!

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESOuterfabric:1yardforbagandblockpiecesLiningfabric:¾yardoflaminatedcottonScrapsforpaper-piecedblockandhandlesLightweightfusibleinterfacing:1½yards

CUTTINGOuterfabric■Cut2rectangles4½˝×12½˝forthebag.

■Cut1rectangle2˝×21˝forthebag.

■Cut1rectangle21˝×22½˝forthebag.

■Cut1rectangle2½˝×6½˝fortheblock.

■Cut2rectangles3½˝×6½˝fortheblock.

Liningfabric■Cut1rectangle21˝×36˝forthelining.

Lightweightfusibleinterfacing■Cut1rectangle20˝×36˝.

■Cut2strips4˝×26˝.

INSTRUCTIONSSeamallowancesare¼˝exceptwherenoted.Theseinstructionsincludea12˝finishedblock.Theblock’sinstructionsfollow(page72).

1.Sewthe4½˝×12½˝outerfabricrectanglestothesidesofthe12½˝quiltblock.Presstheseamsawayfromtheblock.

2.Sewthe2˝×20½˝outerfabricrectangletothetopoftheblock.Presstheseamawayfromtheblock.

3.Sewthe21˝×22½˝outerfabricrectangletothebottomoftheblock.Presstheseamawayfromtheblock.Thislargepieceformsthelowerfront,thebottom,andthebackofthetote.

4.Fusethe20˝×36˝pieceofinterfacingtothewrongsideofthetotefollowingthemanufacturer’sdirections.

5.Topstitchoutsidetheedgeofthequiltblock.

6.Foldthetoteinhalfcrosswise,rightsidestogether.Sew½˝seamsonbothsideedges.Presstheseamsopen.Thentopstitchalongeachsideoftheseams.

NoteSewasfaraspossibletowardthefold,butdon’tworryifyoucan’treachtheverybottom.Theendsoftheseamswon’tbeseenafterthebagissquaredup.

7.Turnthetotewrongsideout.Createboxcornersonthetote’sbottombyfoldingthetoteatacorner,matchingupthesideseamandbottomfoldtomakeatriangle.Usearulertofindwherethepointmeasures5½˝across.Markthislinewithapencilorpen.Thensewoverthisline2or3times.Trimtheseamto½˝.Repeatwiththeothercorner.

8.Turnthebagrightsideout.

LiningandHandles1.Foldtheliningpieceinhalfcrosswise.RepeatSteps6and7above.Leavethelininginsideout.

2.Piecescrapstogethertocreate2strips4˝×26˝.3.Centertheinterfacingonthewrongsideofeachpiecedstrip,andfuseitinplace.4.Foldthestripsinhalflengthwise,wrongsidestogether,andpress.Openandfoldthesideedgestothemiddlefoldandpress.Thenfoldtheminhalfandpressagain.Sew5linesoftopstitchingoneachhandleforstability.

FINISHING1.Ontherightsideofthetote’stopedge,mark6˝infromthesideseamstomake4markstotal.Pineachendofthehandlesonamark.Zigzagstitchtheminplaceforstability.

2.Tuckthebag,handlesdown,intothelining.Therightsideswillfacetogether.Pinthetopedgesofthebagandliningtogether,makingsuretolineupthesideseams.

3.Sewa1˝seamaroundthetote’sedge,leavingabouta6˝opening.Carefullyturnthebagrightsideout.Foldintheseamallowancesattheopening,andtopstitchclosetotheedge.Sewasecondlineofstitching¾˝fromthetopedge.

RECYCLINGBLOCKPAPER-PIECINGINSTRUCTIONSTheblockhas3smallerblocks,with2sections(AandB)foreachblock.Thepatternsareonpages73–75.Photocopy2copiesofeachblockfromthesamecopymachineorprinterandroughcut1set.

TipCopyanextrasetofpatterns,andcolortheareaswithcrayonstocorrespondtothecolorsyou’lluse.Thishelpsyoukeeptrackofyourpiecing.

Aquickguidetosurvivingpaperpiecing:1.Theblockpiecesarenumberedintheorderinwhichtheyshouldbesewn.

2.Foreachnumberedsection,cutorusescrapsthatareatleast½˝largerthantheareashown.

3.Onlysewalongthelinesshown.Don’tsewintotheseamallowances.

4.Spraystarchisawonderfulfriendwhenyourblockisfinishedandthepaperisreadytoberemoved.Becausetherecanbebiasstretchfromthefabricscraps,aspritzofstarchfollowedbyahotironwillhelpstabilizethefabrics.

Instructions1.Placethescrapforsection1onthebackofthepaperwiththefabric’swrongsidefacingthepaper.

2.Holdthepaperuptoalightorwindowtocheckthatthefabriccoversallofsection1withatleasta¼˝overlapalongallsides.

3.Placethescrapforsection2withitsrightsidefacingtherightsideofscrap1.Maketherawedgeoverlaptheseamlinebyatleast¼˝.

4.Pinthe2fabricsinplaceonthepaper.

5.Flipthepapersotheprintedsideisfacingup,andplaceitunderthesewingmachineneedle.

6.Stitchthelinebetweensections1and2ontheprintedsidewiththefabricunderneath.Clipthethreadsandremovethepiecefromthemachine.

7.Flipoverandfoldthepaperblocktemplateawayfromthestitchedseam.Trimtheseamallowancesto¼˝.Foldthepaperbackinplace.

8.Flipscrap2overtheseamsobothpieces1and2facethecorrectdirectionwiththefabricsrightsideup.Finger-presstheseambetweenthe2fabrics.

9.Holdtheblocktothelighttocheckthatscrap2coversitsarea.

10.Placethescrapforsection3withitsrightsidefacingtherightsideofthepreviouspieceanditsrawedgeagainoverlappingtheseamlinebyatleast¼˝.

11.Pinscrap3inplaceonthepaper.

12.RepeatSteps5–9tosewscrap3inplace.

13.Continuerepeatingtheprocessofplacing,pinning,checking,sewing,andtrimmingforeachnumberedpieceinorderuntiltheyareallplaced.

14.Trimtheentirepiecealongtheouterseamallowanceline.Presstheblockwell,andcarefullyremovethepaper.

15.Seweachblock’sAandBsectionstogether.Presstheseamallowancesopen.

16.Sewthe2½˝×6½˝rectangletothetopofthetopblock.Sewthe3½˝×6½˝outerfabricrectanglestothesides.

17.Sewtheleftandrightblockstogether.Sewthemtothetopblocksection.Squareupthefinishedblockto12½˝×12½˝.

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INTHEBAGSWAP

Out-and-AboutBAG

MadebySamHunter

Finishedsize:7˝wide×9˝high×2˝deep

AtGenQ,welovebags!Wekeepmakingmore,eventhoughourclosetsarepositivelydrippingwithbags.WhenSamofferedusanotherbag,yougottaknowwejumpedatthechance.Samusesonlyafewfabricstokeepthisonesimple,butweknowthatpiecingtheindividualbagpartswillgiveascrappylooktothislittlepretty.Andtheflapisperfectforembellishmentorembroidery.

Artist:SamHunterWebsite:huntersdesignstudio.com

Samisafiberartistandquiltdesignerwhoconsidershersewingmachinetobetheultimatepowertool.Shestartedsewingwithhergrandmawhenshewassevenandhasn’treallystoppedsince.Shebeganquiltingin1989andteachingshortlythereafter.SheearnedherMFAinFibersin2010andisthrilledtohavewrittenherlast-evertermpaper.Shelaunchedherpatterndesigncompany,Hunter’sDesignStudio,in2011andwillreleaseabookwithStashBooksin2014.

SwapIDEAS

• AccordingtoourGenQsurveysonwhatweliketomake,bagsandpursescomeinsecondbehindquilts!HowabouthostingaJustBagItSwap,whereeachpersonmakesabag—anystyle,anysize?Itcanbemorepersonalizedbyhavingparticipantssharefeaturestheylikeintheirperfectbag(pockets,sizedfore-readers,longinsteadofwide),oryoucanincorporateadetailfromthebag’sdesigntoindividualize.

• Haveeveryoneusetheexactsamepatternasastartingpoint.Letcreativityensue.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESOuterfabric:½yardLiningfabric:⅜yardAccentfabric:⅓yardPockets:⅓yardFusiblebatting:¾yard2D-rings1½˝2swivelhooks1˝MagneticclosureTemplateplasticortracingpaper

CUTTINGWOF=widthoffabric

Tip

Labelallthepieceswithstickynotesorbluepainter’stapeasyoucutthem,indicatingthetopofeachpiecewithanarrow.

Outerfabric■Cut2rectangles9½˝×10½˝forthebag.

■Cut1strip4˝×WOFforthestrap.

■Cut1strip5˝×6˝forthestrapconnectors.

Liningfabric■Cut2rectangles9¼˝×10¼˝forthebaglining.

■Cut1rectangle6½˝×8½˝fortheflaplining.

Accentfabric■Cut1rectangle6½˝×8½˝fortheflap.

Pocketfabric■Cut2rectangles9¼˝×10˝.

Fusiblebatting■Cut2rectangles9½˝×10½˝forthebag.

■Cut2rectangles9¼˝×10¼˝forthebaglining.

■Cut2rectangles6½˝×8½˝fortheflap.

■Cut1strip2˝×WOFforthestrap.

■Cut2rectangles4½˝×9½˝forthepockets.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.Pressallseamsopen,unlessnoted.Theflappatternisonpage82.Traceandcutthepatternpiecefromtracingpaperortemplateplastic.

TipUsingawalkingfootonyoursewingmachineduringthebag’sconstructionwillmakelifemucheasier.Ithelpskeepthelayersfromslipping,ensuringmoreaccuratesewing.Ifyoudon’thaveawalkingfoot,don’tworry.Justuseyourregularsewingfoot,andpineverythinggenerouslytomaintainaccuracy.

Followingthemanufacturer’sdirections,ironfusiblebattingtothewrongsidesofthefabricpiecesfortheouterbag,lining,flap,andflaplining.

AssembletheStrap

1.Cutthestraptothedesiredlength.Between38˝and40˝isagoodmeasurementforwearingonashoulder.Between42˝and44˝isgoodforwearingcross-body.

2.Trimthefusiblebatting6˝shorterthanthestrap’slength.Laythefusiblebatting,stickysidedown,alongthestrapfabric’scenteronthewrongside.Leave3˝ofspaceateachend.(Thisiswheretheswivelhookswillbeattached.)

3.Foldthelongedgesofthestraptothemiddle,coveringthefusiblefleece.Press.4.Foldthestraplengthwiseinhalf,rightsidestogether,sotherawedgesarefoldedinside.Pressbothsidestofusethem.Topstitchthestrapalongbothlongedges.

5.Threadanendofthestrapthroughtheswivelhook’sring.Foldundertherawedgeoftheend,andsewtheendtothestrap,justattheendofthefusiblebatting.Stitchacrossit2–3times.Repeatonthestrap’sotherend.

6.Foldthelongedgesofthestrapconnectorpiecestothemiddleofthewrongsideandpress.Foldthefoldededgestothemiddleandpress.Topstitchthelongedges,andcutthepieceinhalftomake2pieces3˝long.

7.Foldtheminhalflengthwise,andthreadthroughtheD-ring.Sewacrosstheconnectorstrapends2–3timesforaddedstrength.RepeatwiththesecondconnectorandD-ring.

AssemblethePockets1.Foldthepocketfabriclengthwiseinhalf,wrongsidestogether,andpress.2.Unfoldthepocketandnestlethefusiblebattinguptothefold.(Note:Thebattingisshorterthanthefabric,sothegapyouseeatthebottomiscorrect.)

3.Refoldthepocketfabric,andironittofusethebatting.Topstitchalongthefoldlinetosecurethebattingandfinishtheedge.Repeatforthesecondpocket.

4.Cuta1˝squarefromeachbottomcornerofbothbagliningpieces.Markaline¾˝upfromthetopofthesquarecutoutsontherightsideofbothpieces.

5.Withthetopstitchededgeofthepocketfacingdown,placetherawedgesonthechalkedline.

6.Pininplace,centeringthepocketontheliningpiece.Sewagenerous¼˝fromtherawedges,beingsurenottocatchthebottomedgeofthebattinginsidethepocket.Repeatforthesecondpocketandliningpiece.

7.Flipthepocketsupsothatthetopstitchededgefacesthetopofthelining.Press.Drawchalklinesforthepocketsectionsontothepockets.Markthefirstline¼˝infromthebottomcutouts.(Thishelpsthebagmaintainitssquareshape.)Marktheremainingpocketsectionsbasedonyourpreferences.

8.Fromthebottomtothetopedges,sewthesectionlinesforeachpocket,beingsuretobackstitch.

AssemblethePartsLINING1.Sewtheliningpieces,rightsidestogether,onthesides.Thensewalongthebottom,leavinga3˝openingforturning.Press.

2.Withtheliningstillinsideout,boxthecornersbymatchingupthesideandbottomseamsandtherawedgesofacutcorner.Sewandpress.Repeatforthesecondcorner.Turntheliningrightsideout.

OUTERBAG1.Installthethickerhalfofthemagneticclosure3¼˝fromthecentertopofanouterbagpiece.

2.Cuta1˝squarefromeachbottomcornerofbothouterfabricpieces.Sewthebagpieces,rightsidestogether,onthesides.Sewthebottomseam.Press.

3.RepeatLining,Step2,toboxtheouterbagcorners.

FLAP1.Placetheinnerandouterflappiecesrightsidestogether,payingattentiontothefabric’sorientation.Pinthemtogether.Usethepatterntomarkthecurvededge.Trimontheline.Stitchthecurvededge.

2.Turnthepiecerightsideout.Presswell.Topstitchthecurvededge.3.Installthethinnerhalfofthemagneticclosure¾˝fromthecenterofthecurvededgeoftheflapliningpiece.(Seetheflappatternforplacement.)

AssembletheBag1.Identifythefrontsandbacksoftheinnerbag,outerbag,andflap.Theouterbagfronthasthethickmagneticclosure.Theinnerflaphasthethinmagneticclosure.Attachastickynoteonthemifnecessary.Checkthepocketsintheinnerbag,anddecidewhichwillgototheback.Markaccordingly.

2.Turntheouterbagrightsidein.Turntheliningrightsideout.3.Withpins,markthecenteroftheflap’srawedgeandthecenterofthebag’sbackrawedge.Thennesttheflapintotheouterbag,matchingtheflap’soutersidetotheouterbag’sback.Lineupthepinstocentertheflap;thenbastetheflapalongtherawedgesinsidethe¼˝seamallowance.

4.Placeaconnectorintothebagatthesideseam,withtherawedgeupandtheD-ringdown.Pintheconnector’srawedgetotheouterbag,centeringitoverthesideseamandaligningtherawedges.Repeatwiththesecondconnector.Thenbastetheconnectorsalongtherawedgesinsidethe¼˝seamallowance.

5.Withtherightsidefacingout,nesttheliningintotheouterbag,makingsurethebackpocketsfacetheflapandthebackofthebag.Alignthesideseamsandrawedges,andpingenerously.Stitcharoundthetopofthebag.

TipSlowdownyoursewingspeedasyousewacrossthethickestpartsofthebag.Otherwise,youriskbreakingneedles.

6.Putyourhandthroughtheholeinthebottomofthebag,andpulltheentirebagandstrapthroughit.Presstheseambetweentheinnerandouterbagwell,andthenpushtheinnerbagdownintotheouterbag.Presstheseamagain.Topstitcharoundthetopofthebag.Stitchtheopeningatthebottomoftheinnerbagclosed.

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PLAYINGAROUNDSWAP

Doll’sBED

MadebyTracyMooney

Finishedsizes:

Quilt:12˝×16˝

Pillow:5˝×7˝

Pillowcase:6˝×8˝

Dollquiltsareagreatwaytouseupscraps,playwithnewtechniques(suchasfusibleappliquéandfree-motionquilting),andcreatesomethingfast.Tracyhappenstobeadie-cutaddict,andhercirclesandflowershapesweremadeusinghercuttingmachine.We’veprovidedthepatternsforTracy’sshapes.Thedoll’spillowisanadorablebonusthatwe’dwanttogetwithourquilts!

Artist:TracyMooneyWebsite:3Littlebrds.com

TracyisassociateeditorofGenerationQMagazineandafreelancewriter.Atagefour,a“keepthelittleonebusy”projectmadeherthinkthatshewasmakingaquilt,creatingalifelongobsessiontofollowthrough.Shehasbeenquiltingfor22years—althoughherhusbandwouldsaythereiswaymoreobsessingthanquiltinggoingonsomedays.ShehasalsobeenaprofessionalactressandMcAfee’schiefcybersecuritymom.

SwapIDEAS

• Inperson:HostaMake-It-NowSwap,whereparticipantscometogethertocreatetheirdollquiltsandsharetheirfabricpieces.Attheendoftheday,thequiltsarerandomlydrawnforkeeps.

• Maketoysthethemeofyourswap,andinsteadofgivingthemtoeachother,donatethemtoachildren’shospital.Choose—voteordraw—ahospitalinoneortwoofthetownsoftheparticipants,andsendtheprojectstothatparticipanttodeliver.

• Provideprecutshapes,andhaveparticipantsworkthemintoadesign.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESWhitefabric:½yardforthequiltandpillowcaseDarkpinkandgreen:scrapsforthequiltPrintfabric:½yardforthequiltbackingandpillowcasehemCoordinatingprint:¼yardforthebindingTickingstripe:fatquarterforthepillowDarkpink:fateighthforthepillowcasetrimFusiblewebsuchasC&T’sMakeItSimplerFusibleInterfacingBatting:14˝×18˝Polyfillforstuffing

CUTTINGWOF=widthoffabric

White■Cut1rectangle12½˝×16½˝forthequilt.

■Cut1rectangle6½˝×13˝forthepillowcase.

Print■Cut1rectangle14˝×18˝forthequiltbacking.

■Cut1rectangle4½˝×13˝forthepillowcasehem.

Coordinatingprint■Cut2strips2¼˝×WOFforthebinding.

Tickingstripe■Cut1rectangle8˝×11˝forthepillow.

Darkpink■Cut1rectangle1½˝×13˝forthepillowcasetrim.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.Thepatternsareonpage87.Tracethepatternpiecesontothefusibleweb’spaperback,androughcutthemout.Aflowerpatternisincludedasanoptionaldesign.

CircleQuilt1.Applythefusiblewebshapestothewrongsideofthepinkandgreenfabrics.Trace1largegreencircle,2mediumgreencircles,1smallgreencircle,1largepinkcircle,1medium-largepinkcircle,1mediumpinkcircle,and2smallpinkcircles.Followthemanufacturer’sdirectionsandfusethewebinplace.Thencutthepiecesout.

2.Arrangethecirclesrandomlyonthequiltasdesired,andfusetheminplace.Ifyou’relayeringthecircles,fusethebottomcirclefirst;thenfusethetopcircletoit.

FINISHINGTHEQUILT1.Layer,baste,andquilt.

TipThisisagreatsmallprojecttopracticefree-motionquiltingorplaywithsomefancythreads!

2.Sewthebindingstripsendtoendwithdiagonalseams.Trimtheseamallowancesto¼˝andpressopen.Pressinhalflengthwisewiththewrongsidestogether.

3.Attachthebindingtothequilt,miteringthecorners.Overlaporseamtheends.Bringthefoldededgetotheback,andstitchitinplace.(SeeC&Tinstructionsforbindingatctpub.com>Resources>ConsumerResources:QuiltmakingBasics>HowtoFinishYourQuilt.)

Pillow1.Foldthetickingstripefabricinhalftomakea5½˝×8˝piece.Sewaroundtheperimeter,

leavinga3˝openingonalongsideforstuffing.

2.Clipthecornersandturnthepillowrightsideout.Stuff.3.Closetheopeningbyhandormachine.

Pillowcase1.Foldthedarkpinkrectangleinhalfalongthelength,wrongsidestogether,andpress.2.Layerthewhitefabric,darkpinkpiece,andhempiecerightsidestogether,lininguptherawedgesalonga13˝side.Pinandsew.Presstheseamstowardthehemfabric.

3.Turnthepillowcaseover,andfoldthehemedgeunder¼˝.Press.Thenfolditoveragainsothefoldededgecoverstheseams.

4.Turnthepillowcaseoversotherightsidesfaceup,andpinalongtheseamlinetosecurethehem.Topstitchalongthedarkpinktrim.

5.Foldthepillowcaserightsidestogether,matchingthehem.Sewalongthebottomandlongside.Zigzagstitchalongtherawedges.Turnthepillowcaserightsideoutandpress.

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PLAYINGAROUNDSWAP

InterchangeableMONSTER

MadebyLindaHansen

Finishedsize:5˝×9˝

Irresistible!That’swhatwethoughtwhenwefirstsawthischarming,adorablemonster.Whatwelikemostisthatthisguy’sbodypartscanbechangedupandredoneincottons,linens,andotherfabrics.Embellishmentscanbeaddedtomakethemonsteruniquetoyou.It’sjustfun,andthere’snoreasonwegrown-upscan’tenjoyamonsterortwo.

Artist:LindaHansenWebsite:missmabelstudio.com

Lindalivesinasmalltownwithherillustrioushusband,ScottHansen,ofBlueNickelfame.Shealsosharesherspacewiththreeteens,threecats,oneduck,andfivechickens.Aself-taughtartist,Lindahasmadeandplayedwithdollsaslongasshecanremember.Herworkhasappearedinlotsofbooksandmagazines,butsheconsidersthetimespentwithlovedonesthebestinvestment.Whensheisnotherdingchildren,cats,chickens,orhusband(allofwhomareimpossibletogivedirectionto)orplayingwithdolls,sheblogsandsellsherstuffatherEtsyshop,etsy.com/shop/MissMabel.

SWAPIDEAS

• Approachthisswapasacreativitychallenge.Offerthebasicmonsterpatternhere,andencourageparticipantstochangeittotheirliking.

• MakeitanEmbellishmentSwap.Addbuttons,glitter,snaps,rhinestones…moreismore.

• Nameyourmonster.Inperson,putthemonsters’namesonscrapsofpaper,anddrawtoseewhichoneyoutakehome.

• Orprovidemonsternamesbeforethecraftingbegins,andletthenamebetheinspirationforthemonstercreated.

• Anonlinefacilitatorcandistributenamestoparticipantsviaherfavorite,mostfairmethod.Whenallthemonsterpictures,withtheirnames,arepostedonline(preferablybeforethedrawing),participantswillseewhichmonsteriscomingtotheirhouse—thatwaytheywon’t

bescared!

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESWoolfelt:10˝squareWoolfeltscrapsButtonsPerlecottonthreadFrayBlockHemostatFreezerpaper

INSTRUCTIONSThepatternsareonpage91.Tracethepatternsontothefreezerpaper’spaperside.

1.Roughcutthepatternsfromthefreezerpaper.2.Withyourirononthecottonsetting,ironthepattern,plasticsidedown,tothefelt.

3.Cutoutthepatternpieceontheline,andremovethefreezerpaper.Youcanreusethesepatternpiecesseveraltimes.

4.RepeatSteps1–3forallthepieces.Cut2bodypiecesand4eachoftheotherpieces.5.Markthebuttonplacementforthearmsandlegs.Onthebody,placeasmallsquareofwoolonthewrongsideofthebodypiece,andthenplacethebuttonontherightsideofthe

bodypiece.Sewthebuttononthroughbothlayers.Thewoolsquarereinforcesthebuttons.

6.Embroiderandappliquéthefacedetails.(Lindausedatinybuttonfortheeye.)7.Placethebodyfrontandbodybackwrongsidestogether,andthenbuttonholestitcharoundtheoutsideedgesusingperlecotton.Leaveabouta1˝opening.

8.Lightlyfillthebodywithstuffing.Sewtheopeningclosedwithabuttonholestitch.9.UseFrayBlockontheedges.10.Pairupthefrontandbackpiecesforeachbodypart.Buttonholestitcheachpair,leavinga½˝openingforstuffing.

11.Markthebuttonholeplacementonthebodyparts,andcarefullymakeasmallslitthatwillholdthebuttonthroughbothlayersoffelt.Whipstitcharoundthisslit.Lightlystuffthebodypartsusingahemostat.Closetheseamwithbuttonholestitching,anduseFrayBlockaroundtheouteredges.

TIPS•Donotstuffthewings.Stuffingwillmakethemtoostiff.

•Sew“feather”linesonthewingsfortexture.

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PLAYINGAROUNDSWAP

SummerReadsBEACHBAG

MadebyMelissaPeda

Finishedsize:15˝wide×12½˝high×5˝deep

Raiseyourhandifyouthinkyoucanneverhaveenoughtotes.Yep.That’swhatwethought.Sohereisaheavy-dutycanvascreationdesignedtohoistbooksandsuppliesforyoursummergetaways.Thislovelycanbealteredforanyotherpurpose—andanyseason—sowe’rejustgettingyoustartedhere.

Artist:MelissaPedaWebsite:100billionstars.com

Melissaisablogger,seamstress,crafter,quilter,designer,autodidact,booklover,coffeefiend,andmore,whofindsmeaningandpurposeinthe“creativelife.”Colorandcreativityaretwothingsshecannotlivewithout.SheisonamissiontoinspireotherstofilltheirownliveswithheapsofbothandfrequentlydoesthisinherregularcolumninGenQ.

SwapIDEAS

• Totesareagreatprojecttopersonalizeforyourswapee.Withanunendingsupplyofkitschynoveltyfabricsaround,formaswapwheretheswapperhastotailoratotefortheswapee’sinterests.GotanILoveLucylover?Grabthefabricandstitchaway.Howaboutanowllover?Owlfabricsseemtobeinanever-endingsupplyrightnow.

• Givethisswapanaddedtwistbyhavingparticipantslistthreethingsaboutthemselvesthatfewpeopleknow—orplacethreesmallitemsthatsaysomethingabouttheminthebag.Then,atthereveal,seewhocanmatchthetotetotherecipient.

• Makeseasons—spring,summer,fall,winter—partofyourtheme.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESDarkblueprint:⅞yardheavyweightcanvasorhomedecoratorprint,54˝to60˝wide,fortheouterbag

Whiteprint:⅞yardheavyweightcanvasorhomedecoratorprint,54˝to60˝wide,fortheouterbottomandlining

1½˝webbing:3¼yardsContrastingfabric:4˝×4˝square(optional)Fusibleweb:4˝×4˝square(optional)

CUTTINGDarkblueprint■Cut1rectangle20˝×30˝fortheouterbag.

■Cut1rectangle6˝×10˝fortheoutsidepocket.

■Cut2rectangles10˝×14˝fortheinsidepockets.

Whiteprint■Cut1rectangle12˝×20˝fortheoutsidebottom.

■Cut1rectangle20˝×30˝forthelining.

Webbing■Cut1piece42˝forthebag.

■Cut2pieces36˝forthestraps.

INSTRUCTIONSUsea½˝seamallowanceunlessotherwisestated.

1.Measureandmark9˝fromboth20˝edgesoftheouterbagfabricpiece.Placethebottomfabricpiecebetweenthelineswithbothfabricsrightsidesup.Stitchinplace¼˝fromtheedgesofthebottompiece.

2.Foldtheoutsidepocketinhalfwrongsidestogethertocreatea5˝×6˝piecewiththefoldededgeatthetop.Press.Applytheoptionalappliquétothepocketfront,centeringitcarefully.Withthepocketwrongsidestogether,topstitchalongthefoldededge.

3.Centerthepocketontheouterbag,lininguptherawedgesofthepocketontherawedgeofthebagbottom.Bastethepocket’ssidesinplace¼˝fromtheedges.

4.Placethewebbingstrapsonthebag,beginningandendingattherawedgeofthebagbottomoneachsideandcoveringtherawedgesofthepocket.Becarefulnottotwistthestraps.Theoutsideedgesofthestrapswillbeabout6¼˝fromeachside.Stitchthestrapstothebag,stopping⅝˝fromthebag’stopedge.

5.Withrightsidestogether,stitchthebagtogetheratthesides.Presstheseamsopen.

6.Createboxcornersonthebag’sbottombyfoldingthebagatacorner,matchingupthesideseamsandbottomfoldtocreateatriangle.Usearulertofindwherethepointmeasures4˝across.Markalineandsewontheline.Trimtheexcessfabric.Repeatwiththeothercorner.

7.Turnthebagrightsideout.Pintheremainingpieceofwebbingaroundthebag,coveringtherawedgesofthebagbottombyatleast¼˝.Stitchinplacealongboththetopandbottomedgesofthewebbing,overlappingtheendsandtopstitching.

LINING1.Measureandmark11½˝fromboth20˝edgesoftheliningpieceforplacementoftheinteriorpockets.Usinganonpermanentfabricmarker,drawalineacrosstheliningpiecefromsidetosideatthemarks.

2.Foldtheshortsidesandtopofaninteriorpocketover¼˝.Press.Topstitcharoundthese3edges.Repeatforthesecondinteriorpocket,foldingdownthetopedgemoreifdesired.

3.Placethepocketwrongsideupontherightsideofthelining,withtherawedgeatthemarkedline.Stitchinplaceusinga¼˝seamallowance.Foldthepocketsotherightsideisup.Press.Topstitchthesideandbottomedges.Createthepocketdivisionsasdesired,usinganonpermanentmarkertomarkthedivisions.Stitchalongthemarkedstraightlinesfromtoptobottomofthepocketpiece.Repeatfortheothersideofthelining.

4.Withrightsidestogether,stitchtheliningtogetheratthesides,leavinga4˝openingforturning.Presstheseamsopen.Boxthecornersfollowingthedirectionsfortheouterbag.

ASSEMBLY1.Withthebagrightsideoutandtheliningwrongsideout,placethebaginsidethelining.Pinandsewaroundthetopedges,beingcarefultokeepthestrapsawayfromtheseams.

2.Turnthebaginsideoutthroughtheopeninginthelining.Pressthebag’stopedge.Topstitchtheedge.Topstitch¼˝fromtheedgestitching.

3.Stitchtoclosetheopening.

NOPLACELIKEHOMESWAP

TwofoldTwistWALLQUILT

MadebyVictoriaFindlayWolfe

Finishedsize:21˝×29˝

Becauseweareprimarilyquilters,wehavetoswapquilts.Butwheredowestartwhenthereareinfinitepossibilities?Let’slookataswap’scriteria:

•Needstobeafastproject

•Needstobesimpletocreateforthenewbies

•Needssomekindofunifyingtheme

Wesaylet’sstartwithawallquiltandseewherethatleads!Victoria’swonderfulquiltpacksquitethepunchwithitsboldgraphicsandstrongcolors.Butit’sthelong-stitchquiltingthatreallymakesussigh.Itaddstextureandsomethingsofttothedesign.

Artist:VictoriaFindlayWolfeWebsite:BumbleBeansInc.com

VictoriaisaNewYorkCity–basedquilterandfabricdesigner.Sheistheauthorof15MinutesofPlay(C&TPublishing),founderofNYCMetroMODquilters,andboardmemberoftheQuiltAllianceandInternationalQuiltAssociation,andrunsseveralcommunitydriveswithBumbleBeansBasics.BornandraisedonafarminMinnesota,shecreditsherquiltobsessiontohergrandmother’sdouble-knitcrazyquiltsthatkeptherwarmwhileshewasgrowingup.Herbiggestsupportersareherhusbandanddaughter.

SwapIDEA

Workingwithatechniquetheme,coordinateaswapthatfeaturesaspecificpatternorstitch—likeVictoria’slongstitching—onawallquilt.Setguidelinesforthequilt’ssize(manytimesit’seasiertogiveanoverallminimumandmaximuminchcountforthetotalofallofthequilt’ssides),andofferlinks,handouts,orashortworkshopondoinglongstitch.Becausethisisaquilt,consideralongertimeframeforfinishingtheevent.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESPinksolid:8˝×8˝scrapBluesolid:8˝×8˝scrapplus¼yardforthebindingLimesolid:½yardRedsolid:⅜yardBacking:¾yardBatting:25˝×33˝12-weightperlecottoninpink,lime,blue,andred

CUTTINGWOF=widthoffabric

Pink■Cut2rectangles3¼˝×7˝.

Blue■Cut2rectangles3¼˝×7˝.

■Cut3strips2½˝×WOFforthebinding.

LimeCut6strips2˝×WOF.

Cutstripsinto:

■8rectangles2˝×3¼˝fortheblocks.

■8rectangles2˝×10˝fortheblocks.

■2rectangles2˝×18˝fortheborder.

■2strips2˝×29½˝fortheborder.

RedCut5strips2˝×WOF.

Cutstripsinto:

■8rectangles2˝×6¼˝fortheblocks.

■8rectangles2˝×13˝fortheblocks.

■2rectangles2˝×9¼˝fortheblocks.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

Thisquiltismadefrom2pinkblocksand2blueblocks.Ablockofeachcolorisleftintact.Thesecondblockofeachcoloriscutdownintoothersizesandaddedtotheotherblocks.Pressalltheseamsawayfromthecentersoftheblocks.

1.Sewthe2˝×3¼˝limerectanglestotheendsofthepinkandblue3¼˝×7˝rectangles.2.Sewthe2˝×10˝limerectanglestothelongedgesofthepinkandbluerectangles.3.Sewthe2˝×6¼˝redrectanglestotheendsoftheblocks.4.Sewthe2˝×13˝redrectanglestothelongedgesoftheblocks.

5.Cut1ofeachcolorofblockinhalfcrosswisetomake2pieces6½˝×9¼˝.6.Fromthecutedgeofahalf-blockofeachcolor,cutasection1½˝wide.7.Sewthe2˝×9¼˝redrectanglestoalongedgeofthe1½˝sections.8.Arrangeandsewtheblocksin2verticalrows.Jointherows.9.Sewthe2˝×18˝limeborderpiecestothetopandbottom.Presstheseamstowardtheborder.Sewthe2˝×29½˝limeborderpiecestothesides.Presstheseamstowardtheborder.

10.Layerthebacking,batting,andtop.Bastethelayers.11.Uselongstitchestoquiltthroughouttheentirequilt.Victoriaechoquiltedaroundtheblockswithcasuallongstitches.Thestitchesareabout¼˝to½˝longandhaveabout½˝betweenthem.Thesofteffectcomesfromthenot-perfectly-straightlines,sodon’tworryaboutgettingthemperfect.

12.Sewthebindingstripsendtoendwithdiagonalseams.Trimtheseamallowancesto¼˝andpressopen.Pressinhalflengthwisewiththewrongsidestogether.

13.Attachthebindingtothequilt,miteringthecorners.Overlaporseamtheends.Bringthefoldededgetothebackandstitchinplace.(SeeC&Tinstructionsforbindingatctpub.com>Resources>ConsumerResources:QuiltmakingBasics>HowtoFinishYourQuilt.)

NOPLACELIKEHOMESWAP

ModernBrokenDishesTABLESET

MadebyScottHansen

Finishedsizes:

Placemat:13½˝×18½˝

Runner:13½˝×46½˝

Scott’sdesignsarealwaysfilledwithriotouscolorandemotion,yetworkedaroundtraditionalblocks.Thesetabledressingsareperfectexamples.Theyaregreatscrapbustersandworkupquickerthantheyappearto.

Artist:ScottHansenWebsite:bluenickelstudios.com

Scotthasbeeninlovewithcoloraslongashecanremember.Heremembersthedayhegotthatboxof64Crayolacrayonslikeitwasyesterday.Helearnedtosewinjuniorhighandmadehisfirstquiltattheageof14.Helefttheneedleforbooksforabout10years,butwoundhiswaybacktoquiltingbecauseitwasfasterthancountedcross-stitchandleftfewersplintersthanwoodworking.Hehasabeautifulwife,threeamazingkids,threecats,threeacres,andaplethoraofpoultry.Oh,andhestilllikesbooks.Hewishesheweretidierinhisworkspace.(Sodoeshiswife.)He’salsothecommunityeditorforGenerationQMagazine.

SwapIDEAS

• Inperson:It’stimeforaScrapSwap!Gatherscrapsfromeveryone,andmakeupbagsofscrapsforeachparticipant.(Youcandothisforanonlineswapgroup;it’sjustgoingtotakealittlemorededication.)Thescrapsmustbeusedinaproject.Maybeyouwillallowsewiststoaddoneortwoadditionalfabricstothemix.Maybeyouwon’t!

• Online:Useyourownscraps,butbeconsiderateofthelikesanddislikesofthepersonyou’remakingtheitemfor.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESMakes2placematsandatablerunner

Goldsolid:⅓yardforthesashingSolidscraps:½yardtotalfortheblocksPrintscraps:½yardtotalfortheblocksTonalscraps:½yardtotalfortheblocksBlackprint:¾yardforthebindingBacking:2yardsBatting:2pieces15˝×20˝each,1piece15˝×48˝

CUTTINGFORONEPLACEMATWOF=widthoffabric

Solidgold■Cut3rectangles1½˝×6½˝.

■Cut2strips1½˝×18½˝.

Solidscraps

■Cut6rectangles2½˝×6½˝.

Threeprintscraps■Cut6squares3⅞˝(2fromeachprint);thencuteachinhalfdiagonallyfor12triangles.

Otherprintscraps■Cut6squares3⅞˝;thencuteachinhalfdiagonallyfor12triangles.

Blackprint■Cut2strips2½˝×WOFforplacematbinding.

CUTTINGFORRUNNERMIDDLESECTIONSolidgold■Cut4rectangles1½˝×4½˝.

Solidscraps■Cut4rectangles2½˝×4½˝.

■Cut1strip1½˝×10½˝.

Printscraps■Cut8squares3⅞˝;thencuttheminhalfdiagonally,makingatotalof16triangles.

Blackprint■Cut4strips2½˝×WOFfortablerunnerbinding.

PlaceMatINSTRUCTIONS

Allseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Sewthesolidscraprectanglestoeithersideofthegoldrectangles.Pressawayfromthegoldrectangles.Make3units.

2.Sew4trianglesofthesamefabricto4trianglesofdifferentprints.3.Sew4triangleunitstogethertomakeasingleunit.Make3oftheseunits.(Fig.1)

4.Arrangeandsewtheunitsinto3verticalrows.Press.Jointherows.Press.(Fig.2)

5.Addthegold1½˝×18½˝rectanglestothelongedges.Press.(Fig.3)

6.Layertheback(wrongsideup),batting,andtop(rightsideup).Baste.Quiltasdesired.

Trimto13½˝×18½˝.

7.Sewthebindingstripsendtoendwithdiagonalseams.Trimtheseamallowancesto¼˝andpressopen.Pressinhalflengthwisewiththewrongsidestogether.

8.Attachthebindingtothequilt,miteringthecorners.Overlaporseamtheends.Bringthefoldededgetotheback,andstitchitinplace.(SeeC&Tinstructionsforbindingatctpub.com>Resources>ConsumerResources:QuiltmakingBasics>HowtoFinishYourQuilt.)

RunnerTheModernBrokenDishesRunnerismadefrom2placematunitswithamiddlesectionadded.Instructionsfollowforthemiddlesection.

INSTRUCTIONS1.Sew2placematunitsusingthepreviousinstructions.2.Sew2solidscraprectanglesand2goldrectanglestogethertomakeaunit.Pressawayfromthegoldrectangles.Make2units.

3.Sew16trianglestogethertomake8half-squaretriangles.Sewthemtogetherinpairs,withthediagonalof2pairsin1directionandtheother2pairsintheoppositedirection.Presstheseamsopen.Make4pairs.

4.Arrangeandsewtherectangleunitstothetriangleunits.Presstowardtherectangleunits.Sewtoeachsideofthe1½˝×10½˝rectangletomakethemiddlesection.

5.Sewthe2placematsectionstoeachsideofthemiddlesection.6.Layerthebacking,thebatting,andthetop.Baste.Quiltasdesired.Trimto13½˝×46½˝.7.RefertoSteps7and8inPlaceMat(page103)tobindthetablerunner.

NOPLACELIKEHOMESWAP

HeartbeatCOUCHSCARF

MadebyAnneDeister

Finishedsize:24˝×48˝

Okay,thisreallyisjustalong,prettyquilt.Butitwasdesignedspecificallytodressupaplainleathercouch,whereitcanspreadouthorizontallyorprettyupthecentercushion.Italsocouldbeusedonwallsoralargetable.Makealargeroneforsnugglingunder!Low-volumequiltsareacurrenttrendintheQ-niverse.Lowvolumeisreallylowcontrast,andtheseprints—whilenottoneontone—areclose,withtheirwhitebackgroundsandgrayorblackdesigns.Thevarietyofprintsiswhatmakesthisquiltdelicious.

Artist:AnneDeisterWebsite:springleafstudios.com

AnnebirthedSpringLeafStudiosasawaytomergehergraphicdesignbackgroundwithherfabricaddiction.Publishingquiltpatternsseemedlikeagreatwaytoputthatever-expandingstashtouse.Littledidsheknowherstashwouldsimplygrow.Herquiltdesignsarebasedonstronggraphicsandboldcolor,andoftenincludelarge-scaleprints.Anne’sloveofdesignisevidentinherversatilepatterns,whichincludeoptional“designexplorations”meanttoencouragequilterstoexploretheirowncreativity.

SwapIDEA

We’veallgotareasinourhomethatarealittlefunkytodressup,sowhynothaveafunkyswap?Eachparticipantoffersaproblemareaofhisorherhomewithmeasurements,acoupleofcolorchoices,andmaybeevenapicture,andtheswapperworksupaquiltaroundthoseparameters.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESVariedwhitebackgroundprints:28ormorestripsoffabrics2½˝×21˝Accentprints:28ormore2½˝×5˝rectanglesNarrowstripe:⅜yardforthebindingBacking:1⅝yardsBatting:28˝×52˝

CUTTINGWOF=widthoffabric

Narrowstripe■Cut4strips2½˝×WOFforthebinding.

Backing■Cut1rectangle28˝×52˝.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

Note:Anneusesastitch-and-fliptechniquealongwithaquilt-as-you-gotechniqueforeasyconstruction.

TipYou’llbesewingstripsandquiltingatthesametime,soyourstitcheswillshowontheback.Chooseathreadcolortomatchthebacking.

1.Usingadesignwallorlargeflatarea(youcanspreadalargepieceofflannelonadiningtableandthenholditup),arrangethewhitestripsinapleasingarrangementsothatprintsandvaluesaredistributedevenly.

2.Addaccentpiecesontopofthestrips,balancingthecolordistribution.Staggertheplacementoftheaccentpiecesbypositioningthemoneithersideofthecenterinapleasing,randomorder.

3.Gentlyfoldtheaccentpiecesinhalfinordertomarkwheretocutthebackgroundstrips.Cutthebackgroundstrips,andsewtheaccentpiecesbetweenthe2ends.Presstheseamstowardtheaccentfabrics.

4.Whenallaresewn,repositionthestripsinthecorrectorderonthedesignwall.

TipTakeaquickpictureofthearrangementbeforesewingsoyoucanrememberwhatyoudid.

5.Bastethebackingandbattingtogether.6.Positionthefirstpiecedstrip,rightsideup,about1˝fromthetopedgeofthebacking/battingsandwich,makingsurethestripisparalleltothetopedge.Sewalongthetopedgetosecureittothebattingandbacking.

7.Positionthenextstrip,rightsidedown,overthefirststripandataslightangle.Pinitinplace.Sewalongtheedgeofthesecondstrip.

8.Trimawaytheexcessfabricfromeachseam,andpressthestripwellsoitliesflatbeforeattachingthenextstrip.Thisisimportant,oryoumightendupwithabubblethatcan’tbe

flattened.

9.Continueaddingstrips.

NOTES►Asyouaddstrips,makesurethestripslineupalonganedgeasevenlyaspossible.Becauseyou’resewingeachstripatanangle,theentirepiececanstarttoskewifyouarenotwatchingforit.

►Dependingontheangles,youmayneedmoreorfewerthanthegivennumberofstrips.Adjustaccordingly,orsimplymakeyourrunnerlongerorabitshorter.

10.Whenthereareonly3stripslefttosew,measurefromthefirststripandmarkalineparalleltothetopedgewithtape.Continueaddingthelaststrips,workingtowardmakingthelaststripparalleltothetape.

11.Trimtostraightenthesideedges.12.Sewthebindingstripsendtoendwithdiagonalseams.Trimtheseamallowancesto¼˝andpressopen.Pressinhalflengthwisewiththewrongsidestogether.

13.Attachthebindingtothequilt,miteringthecorners.Overlaporseamtheends.Bringthefoldededgetothebackandstitchinplace.(SeeC&Tinstructionsforbindingatctpub.com>Resources>ConsumerResources:QuiltmakingBasics>HowtoFinishYourQuilt.)

NOPLACELIKEHOMESWAP

BeachGlassPILLOWTOP

MadebyHeatherJones

Finishedsize:18˝×18˝

Eventhemostbasicpillowfashionedoutofanincrediblefabricwillupdateatiredroom.Heather’spillowcouldn’tbesimpler,butwhatmakesthisastandoutisthequiltingframingthecoloredstrips.

Artist:HeatherJonesWebsite:oliveandollie.com

HeatherisadesignerandmodernquilterwholivesoutsideofCincinnati,Ohio,withherhusbandandtwoyoungchildren.ShefoundedtheCincinnatichapteroftheModernQuiltGuild,andthreeofheroriginalquiltswerechosenaswinnersoftheModernQuiltGuild’sProjectModernChallenges,ayear-longnationalquiltingcompetition.Heatherteachesquiltingworkshopsthroughoutthecountry,andherworkhasbeenfeaturedinmanypublications.

SwapIDEAS

• Inperson,let’splayPasstheJellyRoll,theswapwhereparticipantseachbring9stripsoffabric,2½˝×40˝,andthrowthemintoabag.Eachpersonthendrawsout9stripsandisallowedtoaddonemorefabricinanyamounttothemix.That’swhattheygettoworkwith,folks,andthere’salotofcreativitythatcomesfromaswaplikethis!

• Online:Sendstripstoparticipants.Getcreative.Send3stripsto3differentpeople.

MATERIALSANDSUPPLIESDifferentcoloredsolids:9strips2½˝×10½˝eachGrayfabric:1yardforbordersandbackingBatting:20˝×20˝Backing:20˝×20˝Premadepillowform:18˝×18˝square

CUTTINGGray■Cut2rectangles4½˝×18½˝fortheborders.

INSTRUCTIONSAllseamallowancesare¼˝.

1.Sew9solidstripstogetheralongthelongsides.Pressalltheseamsopen.2.Sewthegraystripstothetopandbottomofthepiecedcenter.Presstheseamsopen.

3.Layerthepillowtopbacking,batting,andpillowtoptomakeaquiltsandwich.Basteasdesired.

4.Quiltasdesired.

Tips•Heatherquiltedinthegraypieceswithcoordinatingthreads,butyoucanhavefunwithmoredetailedquiltingandspecialtythreads.

•Putadifferentquiltingpatternineachstrip,andreallypracticeyourskills!

5.Trimthequiltedtopto18½˝×18½˝.

PILLOWBACK

Forinstructionsonhowtodothebacksofpillows,gotoGenerationQMagazine.com/StitchNSwap.

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