Quilter's World

New Designer! Having worked commercially as a watercolor artist, painting and play have always been intertwined — until they became less so. I had painted so many subjects that I needed an outlet. And so, while client projects dried, I'd wander onto

Editor Carolyn Beam Art Director Brad Snow Editorial Assistant Lisa Morlan Technical Editors Barbara Cartier, Annette Falvo, Carol Newby, Kathryn Patterson, Alison Schmidt Senior Graphic Designer Nick Pierce Copy Manager Kristan Seitz Copy Editor Emi

—Steve Jobs I've been quilting for a long time. And in the course of my quilting journey, I have learned a lot: how to use a rotary cutter (does that tell you how long I've been quilting?), efficient piecing techniques, different methods for making f

Editor Carolyn Beam and Editorial Assistant Lisa Morlan share their views on products that are available for quilters. Please check AnniesCraftStore.com or your local quilt shop for products. If you can't find a product, contact the manufacturer dire

With this method, smaller squares are sewn onto opposite ends of a larger square. The unit is cut in half and additional small squares are sewn on the units. After sewing in place and cutting, the small squares are flipped open to create the flying g

Half-square triangles (HSTs) are a basic unit of quilting used in many blocks or on their own. This construction method will yield two HSTs. 1. Refer to the pattern for size to cut squares. The standard formula is to add ⅞“ to the finished size of th

Confident Beginner Quilt Size: 60“ x 60“ Block Size: 12“ x 12“ Number of Blocks: 12 • 21/4 yards off-white tonal* • 21/4 yards navy blue tonal* • 1½ yards dark red tonal* • ⅝ yard binding fabric* • 4 yards backing* • 68“ x 68“ batting* • Thread • Tai

To measure for straight, plain borders: 1. Lay the pieced quilt top on a flat surface. 2. Measure the quilt top through the center from top to bottom. Side borders will be cut to this length and sewn to opposite sides of quilt top before adding top a

Use this method to add triangle corners in a quilt block. 1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of the specified square. Place the square, right sides together, on the indicated corner of the larger piece, making sure the li

Use partial seaming to join a variety of unevenly placed pieces in a block or unevenly placed blocks or sections in a quilt. 1. Lay out the block pieces or quilt sections around the center piece or block as shown in Figure A. 2. Referring to Figure B

Quarter-square triangles (QSTs) are a basic unit of quilting used in many blocks or on their own. This construction method will yield two QST units. 1. Refer to the pattern for size to cut squares. The standard formula is to add 11/4“ to the finished

Confident Beginner Quilt Size: 56“ × 64“ Block Size: 8“ × 8“ Number of Blocks: 42 Read all instructions before beginning this project. Stitch right sides together using a 1/4“ seam allowance unless otherwise specified. Materials and cutting lists ass

With this method, squares are sewn onto opposite ends of a rectangle. The rectangle will be the center of the flying geese unit and the squares will become the “wings.” After sewing in place, the squares are trimmed and flipped open to create the uni

When sewing a block where numerous points meet together, there can be a lot of “bulk” in the seam allowance on the wrong side of the fabric. This extra bulk prohibits the block from lying flat when pressed. One option is to trim the points off, thus

• Read through the entire pattern before you begin your project. • Purchase high-quality, 100 percent cotton fabrics. • When considering prewashing, do so with ALL of the fabrics being used. • Use 1/4“ seam allowance for all stitching unless otherwis