Quilts for Autumn

By Annie's

As colder weather sets in and the garden is harvested, countless quilters are inspired to create. Images of fresh pumpkins and falling leaves beg to be turned into warm and cozy quilts for every room of the home. Beautiful table runners adorn our family gatherings as we give thanks for what we have. This is an ideal time to decorate with rich colors and plan projects for our loved ones.In Quilts for Autumn you will find 11 creative projects that embody this special season. Whether you are a new or experienced quilter, you will be sure to love stitching the traditional and contemporary designs within these pages. For a stunning table runner to show off at Thanksgiving, check out Come Little Leaves. Dig out your favorite fall palette scraps to make a lap or throw quilt, or even a welcoming wall hanging. If modern is more your style, Farmhouse Comfort is a stylish, yet whimsical, quilt that would make a great addition to almost any decor. From kitchen projects to wall hangings to full-size quilts, this collection will spark your creativity for many seasons to come.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Annies
• Release date: Aug 25, 2021
• ISBN: 9781640255043

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Autumn Welcome

You can hang this quilt in the foyer to welcome your guests during the colorful autumn months. The dimensional leaves add a touch of fun to the appliqué and simple patchwork.

SKILL LEVEL

Confident Beginner

FINISHED SIZES

Wall Hanging Size: 12 × 60

Block Size: 8 × 8

Number of Blocks: 7

MATERIALS

•¼ yard light tan tonal

•10" square each of 7 assorted orange tonals/prints

•10" square each of 7 assorted brown tonals/prints

•4 (10") squares of assorted fall-colored prints (gold, red, orange and purple)

•⅜ yard green tonal

•11 (5 × 7) F rectangles of assorted green tonals/prints

•15 (4 × 5) G low-loft batting scraps

•Backing to size

•Batting to size

•Fusible web with paper release

•Template material

•Pinking shears (optional)

•Seam sealant (optional)

•Thread

•Basic sewing tools and supplies

Pumpkin

8 × 8 Finished Block

Make 7

PROJECT NOTES

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Refer to photos for placement of appliqués and embellishments.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.

WOF – width of fabric

HST – half-square triangle

QST – quarter-square triangle

CUTTING

From light tan tonal cut:

•1 (4" × WOF) strip, then subcut into:

14 (2½ × 4) A rectangles

•2 (1¾" × WOF) strips, then subcut into:

28 (1¾") D squares

From each of 7 assorted orange tonals/prints cut:

•1 (6½ × 8½) C rectangle

•4 (2½") E squares

From each of 7 assorted brown tonals/prints cut:

•1 (1½ × 2½) B rectangle

•2 (2½") E squares

From each assorted fall-colored print cut:

•1 (5 × 7) F rectangle

•5 (2½") E squares

From green tonal cut:

•6 (2½") E squares

•4 (2¼" × WOF) binding strips

COMPLETING THE PUMPKIN BLOCKS

1. Sew a B rectangle between two A rectangles as shown in Figure 1. Repeat to make a total of seven stem units.

Figure 1

2. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the D squares. Place a D square on each corner of a C rectangle as shown in Figure 2. Sew on the drawn line. Trim the seam to ¼"; flip open and press. Repeat to make a total of seven pumpkin units.

Figure 2

3. Sew a stem unit to the top of each pumpkin unit to make seven Pumpkin blocks as shown in the block diagram.

4. Prepare templates for each of the letters using patterns provided, referring to Raw-Edge Fusible Appliqué on page 31. Trace each letter template onto the paper side of the fusible web to make one each of the O, L and C and two each of the W/M and E letters. Cut the shapes apart.

5. Fuse each letter to a different brown. Cut out letters on pattern lines and remove paper backing.

6. Center a letter on each pumpkin, matching the brown letter fabric to the B stem piece. Fuse in place and machine blanket-stitch around the appliqué using matching thread.

COMPLETING THE PADDED APPLIQUÉ LEAVES

1. Prepare a leaf template using the pattern provided and referring to Padded Appliqué.

2. Fold an F rectangle, right sides together, as shown in Figure 3. Trace around the template on the wrong side of F and pin to a G rectangle as shown. Stitch all around the leaf on the pattern lines, trim batting close to seam and clip the curved areas. Cut a slash where indicated on pattern, cutting through one layer of fabric only, and turn the leaf right side out through the opening. Press edges flat and hand whipstitch the cut edges together on the back.

Figure 3

Whipstitch

Here’ a Tip

Trim around leaves using pinking shears—the pinked edges will control fraying and clip the