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… • The natural world

FRESH PICKS ALL THE LATEST QUILTING NEWS • Step into spring with the latest fabric collections to brighten your quilts, the handiest tools to make light work of your stitching and the best books and news to lift your spirits!

SHOW & TELL JOIN IN AND BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY • 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…

GARDEN GAMES • Let your brightest fabrics shine in this delightful version of the playful and fun Pickle Dish design!

SUMMER FUN

Meet the designer

Creating Connections • QUILTS TO CELEBRATE AND COMMEMORATE Sarah explores the notion that quilts can connect us to the places we live and events in society, whether they be to celebrate or remember...

SHIMMER STAR • Let your fabrics sing in this stunning Lone Star design inspired by the Venetian island of Burano.

FIESTA DE COLOR!

GET THE BOOK...... • Kaffe Fassett’s Quilts in Burano featuring Liza Prior Lucy and Brandon Mably

textile history NORTH COUNTRY QUILTS • Anne Williams takes a look at this regional tradition and talks to the co-curators of a new exhibition at The Bowes Museum…

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

HILLTOP MEADOW • Combine two effective blocks in this summery, symmetrical design that will look fabulous in any room!

SUMMER BREEZE

Meet the designer

RIVER CABIN • Stitch a stunning, traditional Irish chain quilt in a menagerie of strips and squares, intertwined with little Log Cabin blocks that add a special, whimsical edge.

STRIPS AND SQUARES

Meet the designer

WINDOW BOX BLOOMS • Hone your appliqué and FPP skills and stitch some pretty patchwork posies while basking in the springtime sunshine!

APPLIQUÉ ARTISTRY

Alternative to hand stitching

ESSENTIAL GUIDE Preparing for Machine Quilting • Many of us would like to use our sewing machines for quilting projects at home. In this guide, we look at the tools required and crucial skills you will need, such as making a quilt sandwich.

PREPARING FOR MACHINE QUILTING – TROUBLESHOOTING • Quilting your own project can be very satisfying, especially if you know how to prepare the work. Here are answers to some questions about getting ready to machine quilt.

About the designer

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

Rippon Lea BLOCK OF THE MONTH NO.7 ROSE

NEXT MONTH ISSUE 75 ON SALE 13th of May

TEMPLATES • All the templates you’ll need from issue 74...

INLAID PATCHWORK COVERLET