From the April/May 2013 Issue
stripes and stars

Stripes & Stars
by MARIA UMHEY

Welcome a veteran home
or just celebrate Old Glory
with this small patriotic scrap quilt..

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 9" x 9"
Number of blocks: 20
Finished quilt size: 48" x 57"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   


From the February/March 2013 Issue
home sweet home

Home Sweet Home
by TERRY ALBERS

This scrappy floral quilt features
a clever variation of
the Malvina's Chain block.
Use it as a springtime throw on
a twin or double bed.

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 9" x 9"
Number of blocks: 18
Finished quilt size: 71" x 88"

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(PDF format)

   


From the December 2012/January 2013 Issue
not too square

Not Too Square
by WENDY SHEPPARD

Clean and contemporary!
The rectangular bloicks in this
decorative accent quilt
go together quickly and easily.

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into quilt: 9" x 12"
Number of blocks: 9
Finished quilt size: 43½" x 42½"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   


From the October/November 2012 Issue
this n that

This and That
by KAREN COMBS
Fabric courtesy of Troy Corp.

No borders to cut! Squares and half-square
triangle units were sewn together to
create this easy beginner quilt.

Skill level: Beginner
Unit size sewn into quilt: 4" x 4"
Finished quilt size: 40" x 40"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   

From the August/September 2012 Issue
passion for pinwheels

A Passion for Pinwheels
by DONNA HAAS

Create a scrappy quilt with Nine-Patch Pinwheel blocks in light and medium colors.

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 9" x 9"
Number of blocks: 32
Finished quilt size: Approximately 83½ " x 98½"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Calypso Floral

Calypso Floral Lap Quilt
by MEGAN O'BRIEN

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 8" x 8"
Number of blocks: 35 (18 Block A, 17 Block B)
Finished quilt size: 52" x 68"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Calypso Dots

Calypso Dots Baby Quilt
by MEGAN O'BRIEN

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 8" x 8"
Number of blocks: 12 (6 Block A, 6 Block B)
Finished quilt size: 36" x 44"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Calypso Squares

Calypso Squares Lap Quilt
by MEGAN O'BRIEN

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 8" x 8"
Number of blocks: 35 (18 Block A, 17 Block B)
Finished quilt size: 52" x 68"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Garden Medley

Garden Medley
by HEIDI PRIDEMORE
Quilted by Doris Pridemore
Fabric courtesy of RJR Fabrics

Add a touch of spring and summer to
your décor with this elegant table setting!

Skill level:
Intermediate
Finished runner size:
19" x 48"
Finished placemat size:
18" x 21¼"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   

From the June/July 2012 Issue
fluttering wings

Fluttering Wings
by SUE HARVEY and SANDY BOOBAR
Fabric courtesy of Wilmington Prints

Cross Stitch and Cross Roads blocks
in shades of blue and brown were used
to create this twin-size quilt.

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 10½" x 10½"
Number of blocks: 25 (13 Block A,
6 Block B, 6 setting)
Finished quilt size: 66½" x 77"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
royal interlude pillow

Royal Interlude Toss Pillow
Fabric courtesy of Blank Quilting
(www.blankquilting.com)

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   

From the April/May 2012 Issue
Bennington

Bennington
by LINDA J. HAHN
Fabric courtesy of Paintbrush Studio

No borders to stitch! Bennington marbles
were the inspiration for the fabric used in this Shaded Nine-Patch and Friendship Star quilt.

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 9" x 9" Blocks A
and B, 18" x 18" Block C
Number of blocks: 61 (48 Block A,
12 Block B, 1 Block C)
Finished quilt size: 72" x 72"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Garden Song Part 1

Garden Song (Part 1)
by MARIANNE ELIZABETH
Quilted by A Stitch in Time
Fabric courtesy of RJR Fabrics

Make a little night music with this
gorgeous king-size quilt!

Skill level: Advanced
Block size sewn into quilt: 6" x 6" Economy
Patch and Crosses & Losses, 10½" x 10½"
Capital T and Maple Star
Number of blocks: 73 (5 Capital T,
4 Economy Patch, 24 Crosses & Losses,
24 Maple Star, 16 setting)
Finished quilt size: 106½" x 106½"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Summer Geese

Summer Geese
(Pink Power Color Option)

Here's a colorful quilt that's just
perfect for summer decorating!

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into quilt: 8" x 8"
Number of blocks: 24
Finished quilt size: 68" x 92"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

 

 


From the February/March 2012 Issue
Garden Trellis

Garden Trellis Twin Quilt
by MEGAN O'BRIEN

Lighten up a bedroom for spring with
this twin-size quilt!

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into quilt: 10" x 10"
Number of blocks: 35 (8 Block A,
10 Block B, 17 setting)
Finished quilt size: 64" x 84"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Garden Trellis Topper

Garden Trellis Table Topper
by MEGAN O'BRIEN

Sweet spring florals work perfectly
in this table topper.

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into quilt: 10" x 10"
Number of blocks: 25 (4 Block A,
9 Block B, 12 setting)
Finished topper size: 64" x 64"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Starry Night

Starry Night
by HELEN WEINMAN

A touch of Van Gogh! The colors and motifs in these unusual batiks evoke the artist’s famous painting.

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into quilt: 9½" x 9½"
Number of blocks: 20 (4 Block A,
10 Block B, 6 Block C)
Finished quilt size: 59" x 68½"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)



From the December 2011/January 2012 Issue
Not So Shabby Pillow Sham
by CATHY ANDERSON and SUE GOTH

Make this sham to match the Not So Shabby bed quilt featured in the December 2011/January 2012 issue of The Quilter.

Skill level: Beginner
Finished sham size: 25½" x 32"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)
   
garden sketch book
Garden Sketch Book
by LYNETTE JENSEN for Thimbleberries
Fabric courtesy of RJR Fabrics


One large center star makes the perfect focal point for this table topper/wall hanging.

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 16" x 16" Star,
6" x 6" Hourglass
Number of blocks: 17 (1 Star, 16 Hourglass)
Finished quilt size: 48" x 48"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Circle of Blooms (Part 1)

Wilderness Wall Hanging
by NEOMA SOELBERG

The center of this attractive wall hanging, which matches the Wilderness quilt featured in the December 2011/January 2012 issue of The Quilter, consists of one panel with no piecing required! Just add borders and binding and quilt as you like!

Skill level: Beginner
Finished wall hanging size: 27¾" x 49½"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)




From the October/November 2011 Issue
Circle of Blooms (Part 1)

Crossed Logs
by LUCY A. FAZELY and BARB MACDONALD
Fabric courtesy of Blank Quilting

Warm beige and light brown tones make this quilt perfect for autumn and all year long.

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into quilt: 12" x 12"
Number of blocks: 36
Finished quilt size: 92" x 92"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)



From the August / September 2011 Issue
Autumn Maze

Making Waves Pillow
by DIANE NAGLE
Fabric courtesy of RJR Fabrics

Make a matching pillow to go with the lap quilt featured in the August/September 2011 issue of TQ!

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 8½" x 8½"
Number of blocks: 4 (2 Block A, 1 Block B,
1 Block C)
Finished quilt size: 24" x 24"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

   
Autumn Maze

Autumn Maze
by JEAN ANN WRIGHT
Fabric courtesy of Marcus Fabrics

Classic fall colors lend texture to this
easy-to-piece bed quilt.

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 18" x 18"
Number of blocks: 9 (5 Block A, 4 Block B)
Finished quilt size: 82" x 82"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)



From the June / July 2011 Issue
Circle of Blooms (Part 1)

Circle of Blooms (Part 1)
by SUSAN CLARK and PAM BONO
Quilted by Mary Nordeng
Fabric courtesy of Wilmington Prints

Pieced flower blocks float in the center and border of this gorgeous queen-size quilt. Part 2 will appear in the August/September 2011 issue of TQ.

Skill level: Advanced
Block size sewn into quilt: 7½" x 7½" Blocks A
and B; 12" x 12" Blocks C, D, and E
Number of blocks: 36 (8 each Blocks A-D,
4 Block E)
Finished quilt size: 88" x 88"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

Stones and Skins

Strawberry Shortcake
by MARIA UMHEY
Fabric courtesy of Windham Fabrics

Cake Stand blocks were used to create a quilt that looks good enough to have for dessert!

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 8" x 8"
Number of blocks: 25 (12 Block A, 4 Block B,
9 setting)
Finished quilt size: 73½" x 92½"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)

 




From the April / May 2011 Issue
Stones and Skins

Stones and Skins
by SUE HARVEY and SANDY BOOBAR
Fabric courtesy of Northcott

Looking for something a little different? Make this quilt in shades of blue and purple for a girl or warmer tones for a boy!

Skill level: Intermediate
Block size sewn into quilt: 12" x 12"
Number of blocks: 18 (12 Block A, 6 Block B)
Finished quilt size: 73½" x 92½"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)



From the February / March 2011 Issue
Earth's Bounty Placemats Napa Valley Runner Bag
by SUE HARVEY and SANDY BOOBAR
Fabric courtesy of Elizabeth's Studio

Give a gift bottle of wine in
its very own bag!

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into placemat: 4" x 11" x 3"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)


From the December 2010 / January 2011 Issue
Earth's Bounty Placemats Earth's Bounty Placemats
by CHRISTINE STAINBROOK

Make a set of four placemats
to match the Earth's Bounty table runner,
which appears in the December 2010 /
January 2011 issue of The Quilter.

Skill level: Beginner
Block size sewn into placemat: 6" x 6"
Number of blocks in each placemat: 4
(2 Block A, 2 Block B))
Finished placemat size: 15" x 19"

Kit Ordering Information

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(PDF format)


From the Holiday 2010 Issue
Savanah Summer

Countdown to Christmas
Pieced and quilted by Margaret Okuley

Finished quilt size: 32" x 44"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format, 1MB)


From the May 2010 Issue
Savanah Summer

Sunny Day – Part 1
by Sandi Irish

Skill level: Advanced

Block size sewn into quilt:
10" x 10" Basket, 6" x 6" star,
6" x 6" Square-in-a-Square

Number of blocks: 40
(8 Basket, 16 Star, 16 Square-in-a-Square)

Finished quilt size: 86" x 108"

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format, 1MB)


From the November 2009 Issue
November 2009 web bonus pattern

Sentimentally Yours Free Quilting Patterns

Use these fabulous quilting patterns
in the large and small half-square triangle areas
of the Sentimentally Yours quilt
(featured in the November 2009 issue of TQ)
to enhance the overall design!

Click here to download the patterns.
(PDF format)


From the March 2009 Issue
Simply Paradise

Simply Paradise - Part 1
by Dodi Lee Poulsen
Quilted by Valerie Wood

Part 2 of this project, which includes the rest of the directions, appears in the March 2009 issue.

Click here for complete instructions.
(PDF format)