Quilting for the Home: 11 projects you can make to complement your home (Annie's Quilting) - Softcover

Annie's

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1640250514 ISBN 13: 9781640250512

Publisher: Annie's, 2019

Synopsis

Sometimes all you need is a small pop of color, a quilted throw or a simple table topper to complete a room. It's not always easy to find just what your looking for so maybe it's time to think about making those special items. Quilting for the Home has 10 gorgeous projects to choose from. Projects thatyou can select your fabrics and colors to create the perfect accent to any room decor. It's so much easier when you can make it yourself.

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Annie’s is part of the third-generation Muselman family business, founded in 1925 and long known for original craft designs including crochet, knitting, card making, paper crafts, beading, sewing, quilting and needlework. Annie’s books are sold through independent retailers and major chain stores worldwide.

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Quilting for the Home

11 Projects You Can Make To Complement Your Home

By Annie's

Annie's

Copyright © 2019 Annie's
All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-64025-051-2

Contents

Nifty Napkin Basket, 
Takeoff Table Runner, 
Cherry Marmalade Topper, 
Maple Leaf Camp Cushion, 
Star Pillows, 
Home Sweet Home, 
Magic Carpet Lap Quilt, 
True Blue, 
Dandelion Fluff, 
Village Star, 
General Information, 
Pattern Services and Revisions, 
Templates, 
Quilting Basics, 
Special Thanks, 
Supplies, 

CHAPTER 1

Nifty Napkin Basket

Now you can create a fun basket for every occasion. Just think of all the compliments you'll receive at your next gathering!

Design by Michelle Strassburg

Skill Level

Confident Beginner

Finished Size

Basket Size: Approximately 7½" × 7½" × 2"

Materials

• 8 (4¼" × 12") A strips assorted prints and tonals
• 1 (4¼" × 33") B strip print or tonal
• 1 (2½" × 40") binding strip
• 4 yards 1¾"-wide nonwoven sew-in stabilizer
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies

Project Notes

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Cutting

From stabilizer:

• Cut 8 (1¾" × 12") strips.

• Cut 1 (1¾" × 31½") strip.

Completing the Basket

1. Fold an A strip in half lengthwise with right sides together and stitch along one long side as shown inFigure 1 to make a tube. Turn tube right side out. Repeat with all A strips to make a total of eight tubes.

2. Referring to Figure 2, insert a same-length stabilizer strip inside each A tube. Note: Gathering the tube over a pair of needle-nose pliers will allow you to grab the stabilizer at one end and pull it through the tube.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 using a B strip and the long stabilizer strip to make a B tube.

4. Bring ends of the B tube together. Push the fabric back, butt the stabilizer ends and, using a zigzag stitch, sew the ends together to form a loop as shown in Figure 3. Fold under one end of the fabric tube and pull it over the opposite raw edge so the stabilizer is completely covered; press and machine-stitch through all layers to secure.

5. Referring to Figure 4, arrange four A tubes vertically with long sides touching. Weave the four remaining A tubes over and under the vertical tubes.

6. Position the B loop around the edge of the woven section and clip or pin in place. Weave ends of A tubes into the B loop to form the basket sides as shown in Figure 5. Once all sides are woven, stitch around the top of the basket 1/8" from the edge to secure tubes. Note: Binding clips are an easy way to hold each A tube on the B loop as you are weaving.

7. Bind the top edge referring to Quilting Basics.

Takeoff Table Runner

Sometimes less is more. This easy yet fun table runner could be just what you need to add a dramatic statement to a room. Or maybe it could be a last-minute gift for a dear friend.

Designed & Quilted by Holly Daniels

Skill Level

Confident Beginner

Finished Sizes

Runner Size: 36" × 12"

Block Size: 6" × 3"

Number of Blocks: 12

Materials

• Small piece (at least 7" × 7") each 12 light gray prints
• 5/8 yard black print
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Flying geese trimming ruler (optional)
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies

Project Notes

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.

Cutting

From each light gray print:

• Cut 2 (3½") A squares and 1 (3½" × 6½") C rectangle for a total of 24 A squares and 12 C rectangles.

From black print:

• Cut 2 (3½" by fabric width) strips.

Subcut strips into 12 (3½" × 6½") B rectangles.

• Cut 3 (2¼" by fabric width) binding strips.

Completing the Blocks

1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each A square.

2. Select two matching A squares and one B rectangle. With right sides facing, position an A square on one end of B and stitch on the drawn line as shown in Figure 1. Trim ¼" from the sewn line and press A open. Repeat with the remaining A square on the opposite end of B to make a Flying Geese block.

3. Repeat step 2 to make a total of 12 Flying Geese blocks.

Completing the Runner

Refer to the Assembly Diagram as needed for construction.

1. Select a C rectangle to match the A pieces in one block. Sew the matching C rectangle to the bottom of the block to make an X vertical row; press. Repeat to make a total of six X rows.

2. Repeat step 1 to make six Y rows except sew C to the top end of each block.

3. Sew the X and Y rows alternately together to complete the runner top; press.

4. Create a quilt sandwich referring to Quilting Basics.

5. Quilt as desired.

6. Join the binding strips and bind the edges referring to Quilting Basics.

Cherry Marmalade Topper

Sometimes working with templates can yield beautiful results. These easy templates are well worth the effort to try.

Designed & Quilted by Carolyn S. Vagts

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Sizes

Topper Size: 32" × 32"

Block Size: 10" × 10"

Number of Blocks: 9

Materials

• ½ yard cream batik
• ½ yard tan batik
• 5/8 yard brown batik
• 1 1/8 yards red batik
• Backing to size
• Batting to size
• Template material
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies

Project Notes

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.

Cutting

Prepare templates using patterns provided.

From cream batik:

• Cut 18 triangle shapes for B.

• Reverse template and cut 18 triangle shapes for C.

From tan batik:

• Cut 18 triangle shapes for E.

• Reverse template and cut 18 triangle shapes for F.

From brown batik:

• Cut 18 kite shapes for D.

From red batik:

• Cut 18 kite shapes for A.

• Cut 4 (1½" by fabric width) strips.

Subcut strips into 2 each 1½" × 30½" G and 1½" × 32½" H strips.

• Cut 4 (2¼" by fabric width) binding strips.

Completing the Blocks

1. Sew B to one angled edge of A to make an A-B unit as shown in Figure 1; press. Repeat to make a total of 18 A-B units.

2. Stitch C to the remaining angled edge of each A piece in the A-B units to make 18 A-B-C units as shown in Figure 2.

3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 with D, E and F pieces to make 18 D-E-F units as shown in Figure 3.

4. Referring to Figure 4, arrange and sew two each A-B-C and D-E-F units into two rows; press. Join rows to make a Cherry Marmalade block; press. Repeat to make a total of nine Cherry Marmalade blocks.

Completing the Topper

1. Referring to the Assembly Diagram, arrange and join blocks into three rows; press. Sew rows together to complete the topper center; press.

2. Sew G strips to opposite sides of the topper center and H strips to the top and bottom to complete the top; press.

3. Create a quilt sandwich referring to Quilting Basics.

4. Quilt as desired.

5. Join the binding strips and bind the edges referring to Quilting Basics.

Maple Leaf Camp Cushion

This rustic pillow just might be what you're looking for. Try a new technique with wool felt and add a lovely pillow to your den, porch or cabin.

Design by Kathleen Berlew

Skill Level

Confident Beginner

Finished Size

Cushion Size: 17" × 17"

Materials

• 1 (6" × 9") piece each camel, light teal and dark teal wool felt
• 1 (10" × 19") piece dark brown wool felt
• 1 (9" × 24") piece each medium brown and rust wool felt
• 5/8 yard stripe print
• Camel, dark teal, light teal, rust and medium brown embroidery floss to
match wool felt
• Fiberfill or pillow form
• Template material
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies

Project Notes

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage.

Cutting

Prepare templates using patterns provided.

From camel, light teal & dark teal wool felt:

• Cut 2 each leaf, A and E shapes from each color.

• Cut 4 each B, C and D shapes from each color.

From dark brown wool felt:

• Cut 1 (8½" × 17½") F strip.

From medium brown wool felt:

• Cut 1 (5" × 17½") G strip.

• Cut 1 each leaf, A and E shapes.

• Cut 2 each B, C and D shapes.

From rust wool felt:

• Cut 1 (5" × 17½") H strip.

• Cut 1 each leaf, A and E shapes.

• Cut 2 each B, C and D shapes.

From stripe print:

• Cut 1 (17½" by fabric width) strip.

Fussy-cut strip into 1 (3½" × 17½") I, 2 (3" × 17½") J and 2 (5" × 17½") K strips, centering a stripe section in the width of each piece.

Completing the Cushion

1. Arrange A–E appliqué shapes on matching wool- felt leaf as shown on the leaf motif pattern. Sew each shape in place using a backstitch and 2 strands of matching floss, stitching approximately 5/8" from the edge. Repeat to make a total of eight appliquéd leaves.

2. Fold G and H strips in half across width and finger-press to mark center. Referring to Figure 1, center four leaves along length of each strip, beginning ¼" on each side of marked center and leaving ¼" between leaves. There should be approximately 5/8" open at ends of each strip. Backstitch leaves in place using matching floss.

3. Referring to Figure 2, alternately arrange and join appliquéd G and H strips with one I and two J strips to make the cushion top; press seams open.

4. Arrange and sew a K strip to each long side of the F strip as shown in Figure 3 to make the cushion back; press seams open.

5. Pin cushion top and back right sides together with fabric panels running vertically on the front and horizontally on the back. Sew around all sides, leaving a 5" opening at the bottom for turning. Note: If using a pillow form, leave a larger opening. Trim seams, clip corners and turn right side out; press.

6. Fill cushion with fiberfill or pillow form, turn in seam allowance of opening and hand-stitch closed to complete the cushion.

Star Pillows

These two pillows are just what is needed for a great weekend project. A simple star block can add color and interest to any room.

Designed & Quilted by Chris Malone

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Sizes

Pillow Sizes: 16" × 16", 16" × 12"

Block Size: 4" × 4"

Number of Blocks: 3

Materials

• Materials given make one pillow in each size.
• Scraps of 16 assorted prints and tonals
• Small piece each green, gold and turquoise print
• Small piece each green, gold and turquoise solid
• ¼ yard white solid
• ¼ yard gold solid
• 1 yard dark gray print
• 17½" batting square and 17½" × 13½" batting rectangle
• 16"-square and 12" × 16" pillow forms
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies

Project Notes

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 42" of usable fabric width for yardage.

Cutting for Square Star Pillow

From assorted scraps:

• Cut 16 (2½") D squares.

From gold solid:

• Cut 4 (4 7/8") B squares.

From dark gray print:

• Cut 1 (4 7/8" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 4 each 4 7/8" A and 4½" C squares.

• Cut 1 (11" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 2 (11" × 16½") K rectangles.

Cutting for Rectangular Pillow

From each green, gold & turquoise print:

• Cut 1 (2½") H square for a total of 3 H squares.

From each green, gold & turquoise solid:

• Cut 4 (1 7/8") E squares for a total of 12 E squares.

From white solid:

• Cut 1 (1 7/8" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 12 (1 7/8") F squares.

• Cut 1 (1½" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 12 (1½") G squares.

From dark gray print:

• Cut 1 (4½" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 2 each 4½" × 16½" J and 2½" × 4½" I rectangles.

• Cut 1 (9" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 2 (9" × 16½") L rectangles.

Completing the Square Star Pillow

1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each A square.

2. With right sides together, pair an A and B square and stitch on the drawn line as shown in Figure 1. Cut on the drawn line and press open to make two A-B units. Repeat to make a total of eight A-B units.

3. Referring to Figure 2, arrange D squares into four rows. Join squares together into rows and sew rows together to form the center unit; press.

4. Arrange and sew two A-B units together to make a star- ray unit as shown in Figure 3; press. Repeat to make a total of four star- ray units.

5. Arrange and join the center unit, star-ray units and C squares to make three rows as shown in Figure 4; press. Join the rows to complete the Square Star Pillow top; press.

6. Center pillow top, right side up, on batting square. Pin or thread-baste to secure. Quilt as desired. Trim batting even with the top.

7. Press one long edge of a K rectangle to the wrong side ¼". Turn under again ¼" and stitch to hem. Repeat with the second K rectangle to make two backing rectangles.

8. Referring to Figure 5, layer pillow top, right side up, and both backing rectangles, right side down, with raw edges matching and hemmed edges overlapped in the center. Stitch all around.

9. Trim corners. Turn the pillow cover right side out through the opening in the back and insert the square pillow form into the cover to finish.

Completing the Rectangular Star Pillow

1. Draw a diagonal line from corner to corner on the wrong side of each F square.

2. Referring to Figure 1, repeat step 2 of Completing the Square Star Pillow using E and F squares to make two E-F units. Repeat to make eight units of each color as shown in Figure 6.

3. Arrange and sew two matching E-F units together to make a star-ray unit as shown in Figure 7; press. Repeat with remaining E-F units to make a total of four star-ray units of each color.

4. Referring to Figure 8, select four G squares, four matching star-ray units and the same-color H square and arrange into three rows. Sew squares and units into rows and join rows to complete one Star block; press. Repeat to make a total of three Star blocks.

5. Arrange and sew Star blocks to make a row; press. Sew an I strip to each end of the row and J strips to the top and bottom as shown in Figure 9 to complete the pillow top; press.

6. Repeat steps 6–9 of Completing the Square Star Pillow, using the batting rectangle and L backing rectangles, to complete the pillow.

Home Sweet Home

Nothing says home quite like a crafted wall hanging. Create that cozy feel in colors to match your decor.

Designed & Quilted by Chris Malone

Skill Level

Confident Beginner

Finished Size

Wall Hanging Size: 14" × 54"

Materials

• Scrap black dot
• 8" × 10" piece each 4 green prints/tonals
• Fat eighth each 3 red prints/tonals
• Fat eighth yellow tonal
• 1/8 yard brown tonal
• ¼ yard red floral
• ¼ yard green tonal
• 1/3 yard red-and-tan stripe
• 1½ yards light tan tonal
• 17" × 56" rectangle backing
• 17" × 56" rectangle batting plus 4 (6" × 10") batting scraps
• Stabilizer (optional)
• Black embroidery floss or No. 12 pearl cotton
• Fusible web with paper release
• Template material
• Pinking shears
• 30mm and 45mm yo-yo makers (optional)
• Thread
• Basic sewing tools and supplies

Project Notes

Read all instructions before beginning this project.

Stitch right sides together using a ¼" seam allowance unless otherwise specified.

Materials and cutting lists assume 40" of usable fabric width for yardage and 20" for fat eighths.

Cutting

From red-and-tan stripe:

• Cut 4 (2¼" by fabric width) binding strips.

From light tan tonal:

• Cut 1 (54½" by fabric width) strip.

Subcut strip into 1 (14½" × 54½") A rectangle.

(Continues...)

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Edition details

• Publisher: Annie's
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1640250514
• ISBN 13: 9781640250512
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48