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Standard Issue Vol.4 No.2 – February 2013

A Look At

Crazy

Quilting

A Yarn

About

Threads

NEW –

Shabby Chic

Cuddle Quilt

Project

What’s New –

Fabrics, Books

and More!



Online Quilt Magazine Table of Contents

A Yarn About Threads ….…….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..….. Page 4

PROJECT – Shabby Chic Cuddle Quilt ……………...…………………..………………………………………………………………………….…….…………… Page 8

Crazy Quilting ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

What’s New from the Fat Quarter Shop ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………

Page 12

Page 14

Book Review – ‘The Basement Quilt’ by Ann Hazelwood ……………………………………..………………………………………………..……………

Reader Recipe- Banana Bread …………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………

Page 17

Page 19

Reader “Show and Tell” ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

BLOCK OF THE MONTH – Domino Block ……………….................................................................................................................

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Today's Tips.............................................................................................................................................................................. Page 24

YES – We Want To hear From You.......................................................................................................................................... Page 25

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Letter from the Editor

Jody Anderson

Hi!

Welcome to our new bumper February issue, with more articles, tips and a Brand New quilt project to

make too! Now the kids have FINALLY gone back to school, I’m going to knuckle down and get

regimented with work and play… OK – so that means getting myself better organised with

computer/office time (and actually doing my filing…), whilst play means sewing for one full day each

week. That’s my plan anyway…

This month we have a quick easy project that everyone can make. Our wonderfully snuggly rag quilt on

the cover (and yes – I did make it over Christmas in the peak of summer!) is perfect to show off some

favourite flannel fabrics.

Pick up some tips on threads in our article from Bev, and I know you’ll love the new ranges of fabric

from The Fat Quarter Shop. We’ve reviewed a new book, there’s another recipe to try and more.

Settle in for a good read.

Have a great month!

Jody



Depending on the project, you want to quilt, the

thread types available each have something

special to offer. The best way to learn about

threads is to play with different ones and discover

the effects each will have in various situations.

One important tip to keep in mind is you should

always be able to break the thread by pulling on it

between your two hands. If you cannot break it,

do not use it for quilting! It is actually too strong

and in time will wear and perhaps cut through

your quilt. Put it to use in the garden to support

your plants instead.

Threads come in different weights. Unlike when

you step on a scale, a smaller number actually

signifies that the thread is thicker. Remember,

the smaller the number, the thicker the thread

and the higher the number, the finer the thread.

A spool of thread that has 30 wt on it is going to

be thicker than a spool of thread that has 40 wt

written on it. Keep in mind that needle sizes work

like dress sizes which is the opposite of how

thread works. The lower the size on the needle

the smaller or thinner it is, and the lower the

weight of thread the thicker it is.

Ply is another word used to describe thread. A ply

is one strand of thread and one-ply thread will

naturally be a very weak thread. Three-ply thread

is three strands of thread twisted together and

will be a stronger thread.

It is important to consider the characteristics of

thread types when choosing which to use in your

quilting project.

Cotton thread is a natural fibre and has been

around forever. Commonly used in many piecing

A Yarn About Threads

By Bev McClune



and quilting projects it is available in various

weights.

Polyester thread is a man-made fibre. It is quite a

strong thread.

Rayon thread is generally considered a natural

fibre. It is also a strong thread. When used in

quilting it has a beautiful shine that looks a little

like silk.

Metallic thread is a man-made fibre. Historically

this thread was actually fine wires of gold, silver

and copper. Nowadays the fibre content of

metallic thread is not usually so exotic but rather

polyester or a polyester and nylon blend.

Silk thread is a natural fibre (and probably one of

the most expensive threads). It looks exquisite

when used for quilting designs on quilts -

especially in traditional quilting.

Monofilament is a man-made fibre. Many people

despise this thread but it can be absolutely "tops"

in many circumstances. It comes as 100% nylon or



100% polyester. The nylon is preferable to the

polyester as the nylon is very fine, soft and

flexible - almost like hair. It is not like fishing line!

If the monofilament thread you have tried before

is thick and hard like fishing line throw the stuff

away and make sure you buy a quality

monofilament thread from your quilt store. The

polyester seems not as fine as the nylon and

perhaps has a little less "stretch" to it. A good

quality monofilament will be easy, flexible and

soft to use.

If you tried monofilament thread in the past and

given up on it - do give it another try! With a

quality monofilament thread, you will find that

the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

1. It comes in clear and smoke colour. The clear is

good on light fabrics (e.g. pastels and medium

colours) while the smoke works well on darker

colours.

2. It is great to use "in the ditch", around

appliqués and embroidery, etc. Wherever this

thread is used, it is almost invisible and is very

comforting when you are learning to quilt a quilt,

especially when stitching "in the ditch". If you

happen to oops out of the ditch on any colour of

fabric, it is not noticeable. This makes it an ideal

thread for beginner machine quilters. Straying

from the ditch will leave an obvious sign if using

any other type of thread.

3. It is smart choice of thread when you want to

quilt designs on many different coloured fabrics.

It blends beautifully with the fabric, which is

better than trying to choose the correct tone on

tone colour of thread for every different coloured

fabric you wish to quilt.

4. Do be aware that you need to be careful when

using the iron near these monofilament threads,

as they are a little heat sensitive (the nylon is

more sensitive than the polyester). Generally, it is

not necessary to put an iron anywhere near a

quilted quilt so this should not present a major

problem.



Now that you have decided on what thread you

will use here's a final tip. There are mainly two

different methods of winding thread on to the

spool - parallel and cross-wound. Cross-wound

threads behave better when placed on a

horizontal spool pin. Parallel wound threads

behave best when placed on a vertical spool pin.

To prevent the thread from twisting and knotting,

you may need to place parallel wound threads on

a thread stand, placed a small distance to the

back of the machine.

About the Author: Since discovering quilting ten years ago

Bev McClune has become an award winning domestic

machine quilter, a professional machine quilter and a

popular tutor. She has four how-to quilt DVD's available at

http://www.quiltersworld.com.au

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Bev_McClune



Project – Shabby Chic Cuddle Quilt

From www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com

This oh-so-soft flannel rag quilt will be very welcome this winter. Made from a set of 12 Fat Quarters of

flannel fabric, this quilt-as-you-go throw sized quilt featured on our cover this month is both quick and

very easy to make.

This quilt measures 48 inches x 56 inches.

You Will Need:

12 Fat Quarters (or equivalent) of flannel fabrics of your

choice

2½ metres (3 yards) printed flannel fabric for backing (if a

minimum of 40 inches wide)

2-3 metres/yards batting - this depends on your batting

width, but you need to be able to cut 42, eight inch squares

for this quilt. We used a fairly high loft polyester batting for

this quilt, for a really soft and puffy end result.



Cut:

From 1 Fat Quarter, cut 42, three inch squares for

the centre of each pieced block

From 9 Fat Quarters, cut four, 3½ inch strips

along the 18 inch edge of the piece of fabric.

Crosscut at 9 inches, so you have eight 9 x 3½

inch strips.

From those same Fat Quarters cut two, 3 inch

strips and crosscut at 3½ inches, so you have

eight 3 x 3½ inch pieces.

From the remaining two Fat Quarters, cut three

3½ inch strips from each. Crosscut two at 9

inches, so you have four, 9 x 3½ inch pieces.

Crosscut the last strip at 3 inches to cut four 3 x

3½ inch pieces.

From the backing fabric, cut 42, 9 x 9 inch squares

From the batting, cut 42, 8 x 8 inch squares

Blocks:

The blocks are very simply pieced as shown.

Join a 3 x 3½ inch piece to either side of the

centre 3 inch square, then sew a 9 inch strip to

the top and bottom.

Make 42 squares like this and press.



This is a rag quilt, where each block is first

quilted, then joined together so the seams finish

on the right side of the quilt. The seams are then

clipped and the quilt washed and dried to fluff

them up.

Layer each block with a backing square facing

down, a square of batting (centred on the

backing) and finally the pieced block, right sides

up. Pin together well.

Quilt in-the-ditch around the centre square, then

follow one of the seams out to the side about 1¼

inches and sew a second square around the first,

as shown.

Assembly:

This quilt is 6 blocks wide x 7 blocks long. Lay out

the blocks on a large flat surface and arrange as

you like. Sew rows of 6 blocks together, then join

the rows to complete the quilt.

With WRONG sides together (the backing sides),

pin a pair of blocks together, aligning the pieced

seams. Make sure the batting is caught within

the block, and does not stick out past the pinned

sewing line. You will need to use ½ inch seams to

join these blocks together. Sew, and continue

adding blocks in this way.

Next, sew the rows together, again taking care to

match seams and pin the ½ inch seam with the

batting within the block.



When your quilt is completed, use sharp scissors

(small embroidery ones worked best) to cut each

seam allowance at ½ inch intervals to make the

fringe. Be very careful not to cut the stitching

line.

To fluff the fringe up, wash and dry your quilt.

(Washer and drier is OK, but make sure you have

a lint catcher.)

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Have you ever wondered why you see so many

antique crazy quilts?

The answer is really simple. Crazy quilts were

made primarily for decoration. They weren’t

utilitarian. As décor, they didn’t require as much

laundering.

Crazy quilts, made popular in Victorian homes of

the 1800s, were generally used for throws. They

were rarely used as bed coverings at all.

Remember, they weren’t exactly quilted so they

didn’t offer thick warmness like traditional bed

quilts had.

The appeal of the Victorian crazy quilt was in its

fabrics and stitchery. In a way, crazy quilts were

an early form of fussy cutting. When Victorian

quilters made a crazy quilt, it was a sign of their

social status. While many women quilted for

necessity, a crazy quilt was pieced by women who

had leisurely lives.

They stitched for fun and had rich, luxurious

fabrics to incorporate into their works. In addition

to fabric motifs and the use of velvets and silks in

their crazy quilts, these Victorian women of

leisure showed off their embroidery skills. They

used bright threads, often in gold or silver, to add

extra texture and richness.

These beautiful quilts were treasured as works of

art as well as preservations of family history.

Often the fabric used in a crazy quilt was from

clothing or household furnishings such as drapes

or upholstery, and elegant embroidery stitches

included family names and dates.

Crazy quilts are a type of foundation quilt and

sewn together as a quilt as you go project. In a

Crazy Quilting

By Penny Halgren from www.How-To-Quilt.com



traditional crazy quilt, the individual fabric pieces

are sewn onto a piece of muslin. Once the

embroidery is finished, the square is attached to

a backing piece and the finished blocks are sewn

together to complete the quilt.

Crazy quilts are still popular today and often

include photographs that have been printed onto

fabric, adding an even more unique look.

(For spectacular examples of this quilted art-form,

check out Allie Aller’s work and book.)

About the Author:

Penny Halgren is a quilter of more than 27 years, and

enjoys sharing her love of quilting with others. Sign up

for her free quilting tips, quilt patterns, and

newsletter at http://www.How-to-Quilt.com



We're pleased to be able to bring you a selection

each month of the Newest Fabric Releases and

the new season fabric "must haves".

The Cruiser Blvd collection by Sheri McCulley for

Riley Blake Designs

Take your little one on a ride with Sheri

McCulley’s latest collection, Cruiser Blvd.

Every little boy will love all the car prints in blue,

green, red and yellow. Modern hexagon prints,

stripes and textured offer great accent pieces.

The Cruiser Blvd collection by Riley Blake Designs

is available in fat quarter bundles, rolie polies, 5”

stackers, 10” stackers and yardage.

See this range at:

http://www.fatquartershop.com/Cruiser-Blvd-Sheri-

McCulley-Riley-Blake-Designs.asp

What's New from The Fat Quarter Shop

From Kimberly Jolly at www.FatQuarterShop.com



Field Notes by Blackbird Designs for Moda

Blackbird Designs’ newest collection reflects their

love of nature with every leaf, stem and flower

that is stitched in place.

Quilts using this collection are like notes scrawled

on bits of paper reminding friends and families of

the joy you find in your gardens.

Field Notes will inspire you to cultivate a garden

patch of quilts for your home.

The Field Notes collection by Moda Fabrics is

available in fat quarter bundles, jelly rolls, layer

cakes, charm packs and yardage. Show your love

of nature with our Dandelion Basket Quilt Kit!

View this collection at:

http://www.fatquartershop.com/Field-Notes-

Blackbird-Designs-Moda-Fabrics.asp



Using this Easy-to-Follow DVD Mentor,

Your Quilt as You Go Project can be a

Beautiful Family Heirloom.

Working with scraps of fabric and small pieces of

batting is easy when you take it one block at a time.

Using this fine quilting resource, you will know more

than 9 different methods of completing a Quilt as

You Go project.

Choose the one that fits your style and the look you

want for your finished quilt.

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“The Basement Quilt” by Ann Hazelwood

Author Ann Hazelwood has published several

books on quilting and travel, but this is her first

book of fiction.

"The Basement Quilt" is a 'feel good' book just

full of 'Kodak Moments'. You'll meet the

Colebridge Community in Missouri through the

eyes of a member of the Brown family, 29-year-

old florist, Anne.

The story is centered around the quilting frame in

the basement. Enjoy the convivial family

atmosphere as you read about the lives and loves

of the three generations.

Good food and wine, sadness and happiness,

falling in and out of love, quilting, more wine and

homely family celebrations fill this story to

capacity. Add a few more chocolate brownies

Book Review

By Annette Mira-Bateman from www.QuiltBlockoftheMonthClub.com



and a dash of friendly family ghosts (and perhaps

another bottle of Merlot) and you've got an

interesting little read.

This is the first book in a series. The next two

books, "The Potting Shed Quilt" and "The Funeral

Parlor Quilt" will continue the story threads

started in the basement with Aunt Julia's quilting

bee.

“The Basement Quilt” by Ann Hazelwood is

published by AQS Publishing and is available

from: American Quilter's Society, P.O. Box 3290,

Paducah, KY 42002-3290 or online at

www.AmericanQuilter.com

It is also available as an audiobook and eBook.

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Best Banana Bread

Ingredients:

½ cup butter

1 cup caster/fine white sugar

2 small cups Self Raising Flour

2 eggs

2-3 bananas, mashed

In a bowl cream butter and sugar, add eggs and

mix well. Add your flour, then mashed bananas.

Mix together well.

Put into greased loaf tin (I find that baking /

greaseproof paper works brilliantly to line your

tin) and cook for 50-55 minutes at

180 degrees Centigrade (350 degrees Farenheit).

Test with a skewer to ensure it's cooked.

This is one of our family favourites, and I'm sure it

will quickly become one of yours.

For a variation or two – add a teaspoon of

cinnamon, or a good handful of chocolate chips.

I have also made this as pear bread – add a

chopped tin of pears instead of bananas. It really

should work with most other fruits too.

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Amendment:

Whoops – my conversions weren’t so good last

month. I am really sorry (and thanks for pointing

it out), but last month’s recipe had 125g butter.

This is not the same as 4.4lb – That SHOULD have

been 4.4oz or ¼ pound butter.

Recipe – Banana Bread



This month we continue our regular segment of

“Show and Tell” quilts made by our Online Quilt

Magazine Readers. We will include them as long

as you can send them to us, and that way we can

all share in the wealth of creativity and

inspiration abundant within our quilting

community.

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Please keep them coming – we’re missing a few

over the Christmas/New Year break.

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Amber made a lovely cot quilt for a friend’s new

baby…

Reader “Show and Tell”



This Month’s Domino block is a fairly simply

pieced chain Block. You could use it for a whole

quilt pattern, a border or feature block as well.

To make this 12 inch block as shown, you will

need 4 different fabrics, and once you have

rotary cut the pieces according to the Cutting

Diagram, you can piece them together as shown.

Block of the Month



Today’s Tips:

Here’s a few tips we came across this month that

are well worth remembering…

• To trace a pattern using dressmakers'

carbon, draw with a crochet hook. It will

not damage the original. (Alternatively,

we’ve used a pen when the ink’s run out,

or the tip of a knitting needle.)

• For invisible machine appliqué, use the

blind-hem stitch on your machine set at

20 stitches per inch and an open-toe

appliqué foot.

• Press the seams in quilt blocks from the

wrong side by lifting the iron and setting

down on each new area without moving

the iron across the fabric.

• Visit your hardware store to find masking

tape in many different widths to use for

no-mark quilting of parallel lines.

• If you are a new quilter take the time to

learn good practices and techniques, and

once you have the basics right, your skills

will naturally develop.

• If at all possible, try and keep a special

place just for quilting, so you can leave

your tools and projects out, and don't

have the hassles of constantly pulling

them out, and putting them away again at

the end of that session.

• Quilting can be good exercise too! Keep

your ironing board well away from your

machine and get in the habit of getting up

to press every seam as you sew.

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Remember to send in your handy hints and tips to

share too…!



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"Quilt-y" Quotes…

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