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QUILTER'S WORLD

Editor’s Letter

CHAPTER 1 WEEKEND WONDERS • We are always looking for the perfect project for a quilt retreat or a free weekend for sewing. The quilts in this chapter are ones that will sew up quickly and be ready to quilt by the first of the week.

Starry Chorus • Star blocks dance upon a scale of precut strips.

Colors in Bloom • This quilt works up quickly using precut 5” squares and a simple Four-Patch block construction. A fabric collection with lots of colorful prints makes it lively and fun.

Boxed In • Strips and squares combine in a quilt that you can sew in an afternoon.

Pathways • This quilt has a fun, whimsical design. Using precuts makes it scrappy.

Hop, Skip, Jump • You can make two quilts from a pack of 40 precut 10” squares using this pattern. The block is super easy to make, and the quilt can be sewn together really fast. It’s a great pattern for beginners who want to practice matching seams.

Circle of Life • Strips and squares play together in this modern graphic quilt.

XOXO Quilt • Sew some easy hugs and kisses from one simple block.

CHAPTER 2 KIDS OF ALL AGES • Whether you’re looking for a quilt for a new baby, one to send off with a grown child to college or something in between, you’re sure to find a pattern you love in this chapter.

Turtley Cool • Fun prints on the charm squares make these turtles extra spe-shell!

Cross Weave • This cheerful quilt uses precut strips for quick and easy piecing to create a complicated woven look when assembled.

Whirlwind • Colorful pinwheels twirl in the wind on this easy-to-piece quilt.

Sassy Strip Quilt • Turn your precut 2½” strips into a beautiful quilt for that special young person. Choose his or her favorite colors and a background, and you’re ready to sew.

Blooms Forever • Use a collection of precut strips or cut strips from your stash to make this colorful design.

Nose-Diving Quilt • This is the perfect quilt to use all those leftover 2½” strips or, if need be, cut the colors from your stash.

CHAPTER 3 IN THE KITCHEN • Freshen up your table with a new table runner or mug rug. These projects work up quickly—make several to change with the seasons.

Party Time • Dig out your bright 5” squares to make this fun and happy table runner. Make several for different occasions or seasons!

Snippets • Pretty little spots of color dance across this runner, making it a feast for the eyes.

Reversible Around the World Runner • Reversing the placement of dark and light fabrics on the front and back yields a stylish runner that does double-duty. It’s going to look great on your summer table.

Rainbow Mug Rugs • Turn a few leftover 2½” strips into beautiful mug rugs. It’s a great way to put them to use.

Black Beauty Topper • This is the perfect pattern to pull out when you’re in the mood to use 10” precut squares. This elegant topper adds the right touch for any style of dining.

CHAPTER 4 FRESHEN IT UP • It’s always fun to add a new quilt to a room with the changing seasons or just for some added color. Each of these quilts is the perfect size to snuggle under or drape over a sofa or chair.

Bobbin’ Around • Bobbins abound on this colorful quilt. How many bobbins are in your sewing room?

Walk at Sunset • One simple block creates the look of a sky full of stars on an evening stroll.

Picnic by the Lake • This quilt just says summer with its colorful palette.

Misty Morning • Use precut strips to make these colorful blocks that whirl and swirl just like wildflowers on a breezy, misty morning.

Tiramisu • Showcase a...