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.
TODAY'S QUILTER
WELCOME!
In this issue, we’re delighted to feature…
INSPIRED BY… • Brightness & ease
ALL THE LATEST QUILTING NEWS • We’ve got an exciting season ahead, quilters! So, allow us to arm you with the latest tools, beautiful fabric collections and calendar dates to make your month a memorable one!
What to see and do now DIARY DATES • Treat yourself to a wonderful day out at an inspiring quilting or textile exhibition. See what’s on around the country with our handy listings guide.
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…
MAYPOLE MEDALLION • Bunting, stars and sundials... this stunning design has so many interpretations, perfect for spring celebrations!
TIMELESSLY TRADITIONAL
Meet the designer
Welsh Wholecloth Workshop
TECHNICAL TIP
MEET THE AUTHOR
GILLYFLOWER • Put your favourite Layer Cake to good use in a stunning floral design that’s filled with the delights of spring!
FLORAL WREATHS
Meet the designer
quilting styles MINIATURE QUILTS • Anne Williams puts these diminutive creations under the microscope!
THE FESTIVAL OF QUILTS
TOP TIPS FOR MAKING MINIS
LITTLE BEAUTY • Create a striking yet delicate showstopper in shades of fuchsia and raspberry against crystal clear white.
GET THE BOOK...
DIRECTORY • Find the fabrics, accessories and more that you want from this month’s issue!
ESSENTIAL GUIDE • Exploring Single Shape Appliqué
EXPLORING SINGLE SHAPE APPLIQUÉ – TROUBLESHOOTING • A single shape can create many attractive designs with a modern flavour. Here are answers to some questions about making successful appliqué designs.
About the designer • Linda Clements is a leading technical quilting expert, editor and writer who, for 25 years, has worked on many fabric and craft titles for David & Charles and other leading craft publishers.
NEXT MONTH • ISSUE 88 ON SALE 12th of May 2022
CARIAD MAWR • Create a traditional quilt that’s steeped in history with a design that’s sure to make a generous dent in your stash!
HISTORY & TRADITION
Meet the designer
DELICATESSEN
Meet the designer
TEMPLATES • All the templates you’ll need from issue 87...
CREATIVE SPACES KAREN LEWIS • Anne Williams chats to some of your favourite designers to find out about their creative spaces...