Today's Quilter

Today's Quilter provides a fresh take on traditional quilting with 100 glorious pages of projects, features, techiniques and news for intermediate to expert quilters. The quilt projects are exquisitely photographed, while technical features improve skills. There's quilting news, events to visit, designer profiles and quilt heritage, plus chat and fun from the quilting community.

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In this issue, we’re delighted to feature…

TODAY'S QUILTER

INSPIRED BY… • Design classics

FRESH PICKS • From toolbox essentials to the latest fabric collections to obsess over, here’s a selection of hand-picked books, materials and accessories we know you’re going to love!

SHOW & TELL • The only thing better than putting the finishing touches to your latest quilt is showing it off! So let’s see what you’ve been up to this month…

LAUNCESTON TILES • This beautiful quilt, inspired by traditional ceramic tiles, is the perfect complement for your home.

PARLOUR STYLE

Preparation of appliqué shapes

Meet the designer

Mary Mayne’s Scrap Bag • HOW FAR CAN THE SCRAP BAG GO!

ANGEL COTTAGE • Sew a pretty quilt with delicate shades and delightful prints arranged in a heavenly design.

HOME COMFORTS

Meet the designer

designer profile MAGENTA KANG • Anne Williams met up with textile artist, Magenta Kang, to find out how she’s putting new twists on an ancient Korean tradition.

Meet the designer

USEFUL INFORMATION

BLOCK MAGIC • Alternating the direction of a single block creates wonderful secondary patterns in the rich fabric prints of this beautiful quilt!

KALEIDOSCOPIC BLOOMS

Meet the designer

BIRTHDAY BOOK • Never miss an important date with this beautiful book, specifically designed to hold all manner of handwritten goodies!

SLOW, SOOTHING STITCHES

Meet the designer

ESSENTIAL GUIDE • Success with Clamshell Patchwork

SUCCESS WITH CLAMSHELL PATCHWORK – TROUBLESHOOTING • Clamshell patchwork is versatile, as it can look traditional or modern. Here are answers to some questions about this type of patchwork.

DIRECTORY • Find the fabrics, accessories and more that you want from this month’s issue.

BLOCK OF THE MONTH NO.3 PANSY POTS

Meet the designer

doing picking

TEMPLATES • All the templates you’ll need from issue 70...

MISS TREEBY'S CANADOAN RED CRPSS QUILT