Sandwich block ■ Light blue fabric: ⅜yd■ White fabric: ½yd■ Brown fabric: ¼yd■ Beige fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ Lime green fabric: one (1) fat eighth■ Dark yellow fabric: 2in x 7in■ Bright coral fabric: 2in x 7in FINISHED SIZE ■ Sandwich block: 24i

Measure twice, cut once? Pfft. Trim perfect 2½in squares each and every time with our nifty new square-up ruler. Don't let its diminutive size fool you, this little tool will help you in a myriad of ways – you won't know how you got by without it in

■ Fabric A (light pink, background): 1yd■ Fabric B (dark pink): 2yds■ Fabric C (pale blue): 1⅛yds■ Fabric D (dark blue): ⅜yd■ Fabric E (yellow): 1yd■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Backing fabric: 3½yds■ Batting: 60in square■ One (1) copy each of Templates A a

Picture this: you’re snuggled on your sofa, the wind is howling outside but you’re tucked up warm under your latest WIP, slowly adding stitch after beautiful textured stitch. Isn’t that blissful? Sure, it probably took some practice to get there, and

Quilt ■ Fabric A (beige): 1½yds■ Fabric B (soft pink): 1¾yds■ Fabric C (pink): 1⅛yds■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ Batting: 70in square■ Binding fabric: ½yd ■ 61in square ■ Seam allowances are ¼in unless otherwise stated.■ Press seams open, unless otherwise

Painter and notorious garden lover Claude Monet once said: “I must have flowers, always, and always”. His sentiment is echoed by botanical dreamers the world over, particularly within the sewing community. Try to picture a fabric stash or a quilt col

Ride the waves of the mesmerising Mercado quilt by Vickeidy Plybon of Sewspicious. Drawing inspiration from the tilework adorning her grandmother's house in the Dominican Republic, Vickeidy twisted and turned curved piecing and a modified nine-patch

Zipper pouch ■ Exterior fabric (pink): one (1) fat eighth■ Lining fabric (blue): one (1) fat eighth■ Fusible fleece: 7in x 14in■ One (1) 5in zip■ Pearl beads (optional)■ One (1) copy of the Zip Pouch template FINISHED SIZE ■ 5in x 6in approx ■ Seam a

Quilt ■ Fabric A (white): 1½yds■ Fabric B (green): 1yd■ Fabric C (pink): ¾yd■ Fabric D (lime): ¾yd■ Fabric E (dark blue): ½yd■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Backing fabric: 4yds■ Batting: 66in square ■ 58½in square ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless

Find the perfect recipe to satisfy your hot dog cravings and elevate your picnic in style with this delicious pattern by The Weekend Quilter. Take advantage of the lovely weather and find this oh-so-tasty pattern via LoveCrafts: bit.ly/3J6KwWS Raise

■ Letter fabrics: fifteen (15) scraps, each approx 3in square■ Banner fabric (peach): one (1) fat quarter■ Fusible interfacing: 9in x 15in■ Stranded embroidery thread■ Dowel rod■ Twine or ribbon for hanging■ One (1) copy each of the Banner and Letter

■ Pink print: 4in square■ White print: 4in square■ Background fabric (blue print): one (1) fat eighth■ One (1) copy each of the Tea Cup Template Sections A and B ■ 6in square (6½in square unfinished) ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.

EACH MONTH, OUR EXPERT PAULA STEEL WILL SHOW YOU HOW TO MASTER ONE OF THE FUNDAMENTALS OF QUILTMAKING! Basting a quilt involves temporarily securing the three layers of a quilt together in preparation for quilting. Securing the quilt top, batting and

■ Main fabric: 1yd■ Contrast fabrics: three (3) approx 4in squares■ Stranded embroidery threads■ Three (3) wooden buttons (optional) ■ 14in x 22in ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams open throughout, unless otherwise instr

Ride the raindrop waves with this modern curved quilt by Megan Collins! The When it Rains quilt mixes large pieces and pre-cut strips to make a quick project that's a fun way to try sewing curves for the first time. Find it at meganacollins.com Mix a

■ A denim shirt or jacket■ Assorted scraps for blades: ten (10) 6in x 5in■ Centre fabric: 4in square■ Lightweight fusible interfacing: 18in square■ One (1) copy each of the 10-Blade Dresden & Circle templates that came with the magazine ■ 12in diamet

■ Pink, red and purple scraps for flowers: approx ½yd total■ Green scraps for leaves and stems: approx ½yd total■ Background fabric scraps: approx 4yds total■ Backing fabric: 3½yds■ Binding fabric: ½yd■ Batting: 60in square■ Three (3) copies each of

Strawberries block ■ Light blue fabric (Bleached Denim): ¼yd ■ Green fabric (Green Smoothie): one (1) fat eighth ■ Lime green fabric (Limelight): one (1) fat eighth ■ Pink fabric (Piglet Pink): ¼yd ■ Black (Licorice): one (1) fat eighth ■ Strawberrie

How did you develop your unique appliqué style? I’m always creating for my brand, Cocon. The more pieces I’ve made, the more my unique style has naturally developed! Tell us a little about your process - from designing to the finished piece. At firs

Ever sewn Dresden Plates? Practise now with our set of four templates! This piecing technique became really popular back in the 20s and 30s, and is now making a comeback. They're totally timeless and make quite the statement, if we do say so ourselve

As quilters, we get lots of practice mixing different print fabrics, along with combining solids and prints. But what about mixing different types of fabrics? It can add amazing texture, depth and visual interest, and also opens doors for fun upcycli

Table runner ■ Green fabric: one (1) fat quarter■ White fabric: 1½yds■ Pink fabric: ½yd■ Chunky ric rac (optional): 23/8yds■ Batting: 44in x 24in■ One (1) copy of the Scallop template ■ Approx 40in x 18in ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise n

Quilt ■ Fabric A (yellow solid): 2¾yds■ Fabric B (pink prints): thirty six (36) 10in squares■ Backing fabric: 3 / yds■ Batting: 68in square■ Binding fabric: ½yd ■ 60in square ■ Seam allowances are ¼in throughout, unless otherwise noted.■ Press seams