Welcome to Popular Patchwork May 2016. Summer is nearly here and we have a fabulous flower theme to our May issue. 

On the cover is Mandy Munroe’s Fabulous Flowers Quilt which makes a bold statement with bright fabrics and curved piecing. If you love applique you will want to make Suzanne Fisher’s Scrappy Baltimore Quilt, and Fiona Hesford’s Pretty Plant Pots will give a quick and easy update to your shelves. Sadie Yeomans' Mon Ami picnic throw is the perfect addition to summer days out, and for a quick make look to Brenda Dean’s clever 1,2,3 Go Cushion.

As always there is plenty to read too. We have our regular features that include Show and Tell, Bookshelf, What’s On, and Let’s Visit, plus Sara Cook meets the textile artist Alice Fox. Our Editor Elizabeth Betts takes a tour of a needle factory to find out how they are made and Anne Williams takes a look at the work of Averil Colby, one of the most influential quilt makers of her time. 

Bursting with light and loveliness, this month’s projects are a beautiful mix of styles and techniques, all designed to bring some much-needed sunshine into your life. Kicking off this issues makes with a distinctly Moroccan vibe, is the Kasbah Star quilt by Mandy Monroe. Creating stars from half square triangles, the result is deceptively simple! Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier’s Day Out quilt is another reminder of why quilts (like life) don’t need to be complicated as she mixes her squares with triangles and patterns with plains, to stunning effect. Lynne Goldsworthy has worked her magic and created the gorgeous Beachcomber quilt, while Judith Hollies has turned her talenteds to Rex- the ultimate dinosaur quilt! For smaller projects and quick make’s, we have the perfect Beachcomber tote, a rather cute Butterfly peg bag and the fabulous Ombre cushion.
Away from the projects, Julie Sheridan catches up with collector-come-designer Christopher Wilson Tate and finds out about his vast collection of antique quilts and his exciting new collaboration with Moda. Dispelling any outmoded beliefs that quilting is women’s work, American designer Luke Haynes is the focus of this month’s feature From Building Blocks. With all this and much more, don’t miss this June issue.

Spring is here and it’s time to get bright and breezy with your makes. Packed with bold and beautiful projects, this month’s Popular patchwork is all you need to brighten up your home. Our designers this month include Kerry Foster with her coverstar quilt, Scallops, a modern quilt which uses an overlapping design with appliqued details. Carolyn Forster has created the gorgeous Courthouse steps, a scrap-busting quilt in a beautiful array of blues and turquoise shades and new to Popular Patchwork, designer Angela Lackey brings us the stunning Compass star cushion. Debbie Von Grabler Crozier will help you keep your notes in style with her fabulous Boho-message board and check out Helen Butchers Square Dance Tote for your new season bag. 
Away from the patterns, we discover how a Queen of Bargello, Karin Hellaby kickstarted her career after a chance visit to a quilting exhibition and textile artist Sheila Dalgleish shares the inspiration behind her award-winning quilts. And finally with the Royal wedding on the horizon, we go behind the scenes of The Royal School of Needlework and send Popular Patchworks own, Liz Betts to sample one of their highly acclaimed workshops.
All this and more in the May issue of Popular Patchwork


Welcome to the April issue of Popular Patchwork. With the promise of the lighter, brighter days of spring around the corner, this issue is packed with projects Inspired by Nature! The makes are a must-have collection of styles, designs and techniques catering to all tastes and skill levels. 
From the quick and easy-to-sew Little Sparrow Pin-Keep (no such thing as too many pin-cushions) to Mandy Munroes Pineapple Cacti throw and Carolyn Forsters stunning Window Panes quilt - it’s a varied mix. If you’re an admirer of Art quilts, let Deborah O’Hare take you step-by-step through her Moon Hare project - including expert know-how for stencilling and fabric painting. Textile designer/makers Karen Lewis and Amy Sinibaldi reveal how they juggle their creative worlds with family life and deadlines, while Textile artist and quilter, Janet Clare shares the Patchwork of her life with us. 
See our finished Block of the Month quilt, and don’t miss your chance to enter our Block of the Month competition, with an extend deadline to win a fabulous Bernina 350PE Sewing Machine!
With all this and more, don’t miss this inspirational issue of Popular patchwork.


Don’t miss the March issue of Popular Patchwork. With spring around the corner, a quick fix of bright and beautiful projects is a seasonal must and taking inspiration from the bold designs of the 1950s and ’60s, the designers this month have excelled themselves!
For a deceptively simple design, with bags of contemporary style, check out the Buckle up Quilt.  For lovers of Liberty fabrics (who isn’t?) queen of all things Liberty, Alice Caroline, brings her own take on Modern Retro with her Sweet Liberty quilt, while Judith Hollies makes a bold statement and embraces a ’60s vibe with her oversized drunkard’s path design, Hippy Blush. Away from the quilts we have a fabulous Scandi Retro tote, a Sweet purse, and the perfect Childrens ‘reading’ cushion to name but a few of the projects on offer!
Stuart Hillard brings to a close his Mystery quilt project with the final instalment of the series to reveal the mystery, along with stunning photography of his finished quilts. We also bring you the last in the series of the Block of the Month with details of our competition for your opportunity to win a Bernina350PE sewing machine!
Packed with exclusive patterns, features, news and reviews- make sure you don’t miss this inspirational issue on sale now!


Make it Floral with this stunning issue of Popular Patchwork! This beautiful edition brings you an array of quilts, accessories and makes for you and your home from some of your favourite designers. Catering to all skill levels, including those who are new to patchwork and sewing, each pattern comes with full size templates and handy hints from the designer. 
For a gentle nod to St. Valentine, Judith Hollies has created the Log Cabin Bouquet quilt, but for a sweet retro vibe, check out Katie Jane, the brand-new design from Lynne Goldsworthy. Helen Butcher brings us Cubitz, a fabulous optic illusion in a perfect palette of Oakshott fabrics and for fans of English paper piecing Celestial Star by Sharon Burgess is a must! Away from the quilts, don’t miss Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier’s Ingrid bag for the perfect Valentines getawa and for a little romantic wordplay, check out Christa Rolph’s Lovely Pillow.
With a whopping 12 full-size patterns to choose from, historical features, designer interviews, news, reviews and much more, Popular Patchwork continues to be the UKs fastest growing magazine dedicated to craft of patchwork and sewing!


With Christmas back in the box for another year, it’s time to clear the decks and welcome in 2018 with a contemporary array of stunning designs and fabulous makes for you and your home. Classic blocks have been given a modern makeover in a heady mix of fabrics to create a beautiful collection from some of our favourite designers.
Our cover star, Bridges, epitomises the bright and beautiful look perfectly. Designer Mandy Monroe breathes new life into the traditional Drunkards path block and the result is fabulous. Judith Hollies, makes a beautiful bold statement with her Oriental Clamshells quilt and for applique fans, don’t miss Kerry Fosters Banana Candy quilt.
If like us, you were inspired by the interview in our November issue with Swedish designer Kajsa Kinsella, you’ll be pleased to see this month she has joined the team. Bringing her unique style to Popular Patchwork, she has designed two patterns for practical accessories to pretty-up your work space.
So, with all this and more, don’t miss this stunning issue and inject some much-needed colour into 2018 as you make, create and take inspiration from your favourite magazine!

With Christmas looming (along with our stress levels) embarking on a new quilt project is possibly not at the top of your to-do list! However, if like me gifts, accessories and decorations are pretty high up the list, don’t miss this fabulously festive issue! Packed with a whopping 25 makes, you’ll have Christmas sewn up in no time. 
For some traditional nostalgia adorn your fireplace with the Gingerbread garland, dress your tree with our Dainty decorations and keep the little ones happy with our simply gorgeous Advent calendars. For gifts, we have the Pretty pouches- perfect for the gals, a gorgeous Patchwork bordered blanket and the Hyggelig hot water bottle cover to name but a few! The Nordic Christmas stocking is definitely one for all the family and for a stunning alternative to wrapping paper, we have All that glimmers - a beautiful design for some patchwork wrapping cloths. With too many makes to mention, the December issue is a seasonal must-have!

With the festive season still a respectable way off, this issue of Popular Patchwork brings you an array of beautiful projects with a gentle nod to Christmas and plenty of time to make them. This stunning collection includes five exclusive quilts from some of your favourite designers. From traditional Scandi-chic to classic with a dash of modern-contemporary, there is a great mix of styles and techniques.  

For smaller makes we have the super stylish Winter Bucket bag by designer Jemima Schlee- perfect for a Christmas shopping trip, some quick and simple decorations, an easy Advent calendar plus much, much more.  Stuart Hillard brings you Part 3 of his mystery quilt and we also have the latest addition to our Block of the Month series.

Away from the sewing projects, don’t miss an exclusive interview with award winning author Tracy Chevalier. Tracy is the subject of this month’s Q&A and gives a moving account of working with the charity Fine Cell Work on their latest project ‘the Sleep quilt’, while Sophie Harper interviews Swedish designer Kajsa Kinsella about her latest designs, fabric collections and all things Scandi- firmly setting the tone for this delicious issue.

Don’t miss the October issue of Popular Patchwork. Leaving the heat of the summer behind us, this month we have a cool, calm and collected collection of beautiful projects to take us into Autumn. 
We have Aspen Branches, a classically beautiful quilt and the latest offering from talented designer Amy Butler. Forest stars by Janet Goddard is a quilt of many stars and Facing West by Mandy Munroe is a stunning contemporary design of graphic diagonals. Along with his modern Orange peel quilt, Stuart Hillard also brings us part 2 of his Mystery quilt while Jemima Schlee shows us Block of the Month along with an array of home accessories.
In Love with Landscape by Elizabeth Betts, is an inspirational tutorial and project encouraging us to embrace the great outdoors and create our own designs. Horrid Histories is the tragic tale of Joe the Quilter. Features writer, Diana Woolf visits the beamish museum to discover more about this gory mix of crime and craft! 
So once again, we are bringing you a fabulous mix of quilts and projects, news and views, articles and features all in this stunning issue of Popular Patchwork.

Ease yourself gently into Autumn with the September issue of Popular Patchwork. From Beautiful quilts to home accessories, there are 14 stunning designs for a new season! 
If you’re new to Patchwork or returning to a once-loved hobby, the deceptively simple though nonetheless striking Beginners quilt is the perfect starting point. For those wanting a bit more if a challenge we have the irresistible Broken Dishes quilt, with its cute button detail and velvet ribbon binding, the Botanics in the Borders  strip quilt and the Antique Shop Floor quilt, which all take things to a higher level. 
This month we also have part 1 of Stuart Hillards Mystery quilt. Each month Stuart will bring you a new block, complete with instructions and quantities to make in preparation ready for the big reveal in our May issue. Not to be missed by anyone who loves a mystery- or indeed Stuart Hillard!
Alongside the quilts we have plenty of smaller makes, from The Graphic Tote set, The Suffolk Puff cushion to the Scrap project pencil case and the Bring-along-Bunny, once again making it an unmissable issue packed with creative inspiration!

Welcome to the August issue of Popular Patchwork! Packed with stunning projects in beautiful fabrics, your only dilemma this month will be what to make first! Whether it’s Michael Caputo’s exclusive Peaks and Valleys quilt or Judith Hollies’ aptly named Lotus Flower quilt, each project is a heady mix of fabulous florals in breath-taking colours. If you’re looking for something smaller we have lots of accessories and makes for the home, including the stunning Boho Glamping floor cushion, the chic and stylish Miranda bag or the very cute and simple Belt purse to name but a few! 
In addition to the projects, as always, we have some great features for you. The Secret Language of Quilts, explores the story of codes and quilts in the time of slavery and the theories it has uncovered. Continuing with the focus on history, if you have ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a museum, don’t miss our Q&A with Sue Prichard. Senior Curator of Decorative Arts for the Royal Museums Greenwich, Sue discusses her current projects and reflects on her memories of the V&A. 
So with all this and much more, August issue really is the must-have issue for the most discerning patchwork and quilters!

Summertime Blues: Who can resist the crisp combination of blue and white? It’s a winning combo that seldom fails whatever the subject. This month our talented designers have tapped into this timeless trend to create a stunning collection of quilts and projects, in beautiful fabrics to take you into summer.
Lynne Goldsworthy gives a traditional block a modern twist with her School House Blues quilt (page 24) while Judith Hollies has kept it simple with her lovely strip pieced quilt, Ebb and Flow (page 60). For a distinctly fifties vibe check out Janet Goddard’s Spotty Dotty quilt (page 18), and for a deceptively simpler-than-it-looks quilt (often a bonus when going for the wow-factor) look no further than Kerry Foster’s Stunning Connections 4 design. Away from the patterns this month we are launching the first in our brand new Block of the month series, kicking off with the Old Tippecanoe design. Don’t miss this new series and discover how you can win a fabulous Bernina sewing machine!

Whatever your style, welcome in the summer with this month’s array of seasonal quilts and projects from the UK’s most creative Patchwork magazine. Go vintage with our exclusive Seminole quilt from Alice Caroline, using the prettiest of Liberty fabrics. Keep it fresh and modern with the Flight of the Bumblebee quilt, Stuart Hillard’s latest creation for Popular Patchwork or make it bright and breezy with Judith Hollies Dots and Spots quilt.  If you’re looking for something a little smaller (and a reason to dip into your stash), check out our Hexies framed picture or sweet Scissor cases – both pretty and practical and just a flavour of the many patterns in this issue!
Away from the serious matter of sewing, catch up on the latest news, views, books ,fabrics and features including Sophie Harpers interview with Designer and Creative Director Alice Garrett, of Alice Caroline.
 And finally, calling all sewing and quilting groups! Take inspiration and get your creative juices flowing for your last chance to enter our FABULOUS design competition- but be quick- entries are limited!

Inspired by Nature is the Inspiration behind the May issue of Popular Patchwork. From the aptly named Birds in the landscape quilt to the gorgeous Ditsy Daisy quilt, and a host of fabulous projects in between, make sure you don’t miss this beautiful issue.  As usual, we have the latest news and reviews along with trends and styling tips to tempt and inspire you! Away from the sewing, read Sophie Harpers interview with New York designer, Michael Caputo, before making his Orange Peel Quilt and learn all about the inspiration behind fashion designer and architect come textile artist, Giai Di Paola.
 
It’s competition time! This issue we are calling on all Sewing and quilting groups, to join in our fabulous design competition - but hurry! This competition is limited to 30 entries, so make sure you sign up early to secure your place!

With spring around the corner, embrace the new season with the New Look April issue of Popular Patchwork. A stunning collection of quilts from designers including Michael Caputo, Cassandra Ellis and Judith Hollies alongside an array of gorgeous patterns for the home. From Cath Kidston’s Boudoir cushion to Jemima Schlee’s must-have Weekend bag right through to part 1 of the Peek-a-Boo playmat-what’s not to love? Away from the projects, read Sophie Harpers interview with Quilter and Interior designer Casandra Ellis, get fresh styling ideas for the Spring Vines quilt from Julie Sheridan and see what inspires designer Louise Bell in our new feature The Patchwork of my life. Each page is beautifully styled and shot, brimming with inspiration and promising everything you could possibly need for a life of Patchwork!

The March issue of Popular Patchwork is packed full of gorgeous quilt projects and inspiring features.
On the is the eye-catching Flash Quilt by Melinda Duncan which uses simple strip piecing to create a striking chevron design. If you like hand sewing check out Louisa Goult’s paper-pieced Fan Cushion and Jennifer Campbell Kirk’s hand quilted Supersized Rail Fence Quilt. We have plenty of small projects too, including a duo of circus themed pincushions, a toweling backed bath mat and a pretty spring flowers wall hanging.
There are all our usual great regular features. In Let’s Visit Elizabeth Betts takes us on a tour of Lewes, in Meet the… we say hello to Suzi Argent from Ashmead Designs and in Get Creative Gillian Cooper shows you how to use thermofax printing to create quilting and applique templates.

Our fabulous February issue is packed full of projects and features - just the ticket to kick start your quilting in 2017!
 
If you love making blocks then you will not want to miss Winter Roses, our stunning cover quilt. We adore Amanda Ogden’s graphic red and black colourway, and the eight-point star blocks and on-point setting create a timeless design. If you are in the mood for something quicker then check out Suzanne Fisher’s wonderfully bright and bold Jewelled Curves quilt.
Love is in the air with Debbie Von Grabler-Crozier’s Sweet valentine quilt, rows of sugar sweet candy hearts make this Valentine quilt something special, and if you want to push your machine quilting skills a little further, then don’t miss part two of Greta Fitchett’s beautiful sampler.
 
Mandy Munroe’s Village Playmat is easy to make, and includes a small amount of foundation piecing which is ideal if you want to learn the technique, but not commit to using it to make a full-size quilt. We also have a useful tote bag project that makes clever use of stripey fabric, a hand pieced patchwork box which would make a stylish addition to your sewing space, and a set of Staggered Placemats which are an ideal weekend project.
 
There are all our usual great features too. If you are looking at trying a different technique in the new year our editor, Elizabeth Betts, has written the Get Creative column about printing using lino and Softcut. We take a look at Project Linus, interview the quilt and fabric design Victoria Findlay Wolfe and Anne William’s writes about antique quilts inspired by nature

The January issue of Popular Patchwork is perfect for welcoming in 2017! On the cover is the eye-catching Gem quilt, which is perfect for adding a touch of colour to your new year sewing. There are lots more beautiful quilts to make for the home, including our editor’s Nature Steps project, Judith Hollies’ Rolling Stones design and Suzanne Fisher’s Vase of Blooms wall hanging. We have quick seasonal makes too, including Melinda Duncan’s Pretty Patchwork Draft Excluder.
 
There is plenty to read, including Stuart Hillard’s tips for getting to grips with your stash, a story of one quilter’s lifelong love for antique sewing machines and follow Sara Cook’s trip to the Korean Bojagi Forum.

We are feeling festive in the December issue of Popular Patchwork! There are plenty of quick festive makes including a handy craft apron, Christmas bibs and festive fabric wreath. We have plenty of quilts too, including a beautiful blue and cream medallion quilt, a graphic design that takes patchwork inspiration from icicles and an applique project inspired by 1950s tree baubles. There’s also plenty to read including an interview with Linda Onions, a quilters guide to Pinterest, a behind the scenes look at how a Christmas fabric range is produced and much more!

We get cosy this autumn in the November issue of Popular Patchwork. Anne Williams looks at the history of wool quilts, and then creates a Harris Tweed quilt and table runner which are ideal for bringing warmth to the colder days. There are more must-make projects, including a Mondrian inspired bag, a beautiful curved pieced quilt and an embroidered thread catcher.  Our cover quilt, Happy Squares, provides a vibrant pop of colour for the long winter evenings.
If you are looking for inspiration you will not want to miss our gallery featuring over fifty Sketchbook Quilts. We also have all our regular reads including Show and Tell, Bookshelf and What’s On. In Stuart’s Surgery he advises a quilter about making a pair of quilts as a last minute gift and in our Finishing Touches column Suzanne writes about adding a faced edge.

The October issue of Popular Patchwork is crammed full of amazing makes and must-read features. With summer turning to autumn we have lots of projects to mark the changing of the seasons. On the cover is the cute and cuddly Woodland Friends quilt from Judith Hollies. Featuring sweet appliqué motifs on a textured linen background this is an ideal make for the home. Anita Watson-Jackson’s suit carrier is handy for keeping summer jackets dust free through the cooler months, and Regan Purcell’s Autumn Flowers throw takes inspiration from the season’s colours.  Lynne Goldsworthy’s beautiful Falling Leaves quilt is a fresh, modern take on autumn and will be favourite with those who love foundation piecing.

The team report back from the Festival of Quilts 2016, and the winners of the Sketchbook Quilt Competition are announced. With interviews with Alistair MacDonald and Stephanie Crawford, competition prizes which total over £650, plus the latest quilting news this is an issue not to be missed.

The latest issue of Popular Patchwork is packed full of must-make projects and interesting reads. 
On the cover is the Bluesy Tablecloth, an ideal quick patchwork project to update your home décor. September's fantastic quilts include Lynne Goldsworthy’s Windy Day quilt, which cleverly uses pre-printed quilt labels to make a stunning quilt. Featuring gorgeous Makower fabric it is easier to piece than it looks! If you like your quilts graphic and bright then you will love Janet Goddard’s Flower Market quilt, and those who are looking to a more autumnal palette will love Kerry Foster’s Canadian inspired Kananaskis Quilt. 
A theme of text and books connect some of the projects and features in this issue. There is a sturdy book bag to sew, text placemats to make, and a wall hanging that cleverly uses scrap selvedge to create a scene of a pile of books. Anne Williams writes about textile artists who are inspired by text, and we talk to Stuart Hillard, Katharine Guerrier and Jo Baddeley about the books that have inspired their careers.
We talk hand quilting with Sylvia Critcher, and assistant editor, Anita Watson-Jackson, shares how easy it is to design fabric and send it off to be digitally printed. There are also all of our regular reads including Show and Tell, Bookshelf and What’s On, and in her regular Finishing School column, Suzanne writes the most daring binding at all - how to create a durable raw edge.  

Our August issue is packed full of must-make projects and interesting features. Marian Turner’s clever cover quilt uses just a Charm Pack and three fabrics to create this stunning design. Inside we have a wide range of projects from a bright summer throw, to a vibrant quilt that uses gorgeous wax print fabrics. If you are planning days out this summer then our bobble edged picnic quilt is just the make for you. Backed with a waterproof fabric it is practical, as well as pretty. There’s all our regular reads including Show and Tell, Bookshelf and What’s On and Let’s Visit in which we take a trip to Birmingham. Stuart Hillard gives advice for visiting quilt shows and we take a look at the world of quilt judging. With an interview with Jamie Maldon from Colouriscous and a whirlwind trip to visit quilt guilds across the globe you will be sure to be inspired.

The  July 2016 issue of Popular Patchwork is packed full of fresh new quilting ideas and afternoon reads. On the cover is Summer Starburst, a dramatic and colourful quilt designed by Judith Hollies. It is surprisingly easy to make and perfect for making a dent in your scrap pile. If you are a tennis fan then you won’t want to miss Grand Slam. Designed by Ruth Lazarus, this fun quilt features pieced racquets and tennis dresses. We also have lots more quilts for summer, including Sara Jaskiewicz’s scrap bag playmat, and Mandy Munroe’s fresh and modern throw. If you would like to get your sewing supplies organised then Debbie von Grabler-Crozier’s bumper needle book and Kerry Foster’s flower ruler case are just the makes for you.
 
With the summer holidays nearly upon us Caroline Gration shares her advice and tips for sewing with children, and Anita Watson-Jackson's Fantastic Freddy Fox is a perfect summer make for children (although adults will want to make him too!).
 
We have all our usual regular reads too. In Finishing School Suzanne Fisher shows you how to finish a quilt with a scalloped edge, in Let’s Visit we take a tour of Chipping Norton, and in Meet the… we say hello to Michael Newman, who is using tech to bring quilting labels into the 21st century. With an interview with the founder of Clothkits and a tour of the new Missoni exhibition this is an issue you won’t want to miss!

The June 2016 issue of Popular Patchwork has a holiday theme, with portable projects and sunny reads.

We have lots of quilts for you to make, including Rosemary Rosenfeld’s beach themed quilt, and Mandy Munroe’s hexagon throw. Both of these combine hand and machine sewing and so are perfect to stitching on the go. There is further inspiration from the sea with the first installment of the Aye Aye Captain quilt by Lynne Goldsworthy and the charming tug boat cushion from Debbie von Grabler-Crozier. If you want a quick and useful make then our sunglasses case is the project for you. Designed and made by Judith Hollies it is not only handy to store your glasses, but will also make a dent in the scrap pile. On the cover, you can see the fun, fresh and modern elephant quilt from Janet Goddard.

We have our usual regular reads including show and tell, finishing school, the latest quilting news, and Fiona Hesford takes a look at the work of the iconic textile designer Lucienne Day. There are two fantastic interviews; Paula Welland is a quilter who traveled around Australia and New Zealand and made quilts along the way, and Leslie Morgan who describes herself as an embroiderer who quilts and teaches in the UK, Germany, and Italy.

Whether you feel holiday means lazy days or action-filled hours, we have lots of summer inspiration in this issue.


The 2016 Popular Patchwork Bag Special is packed full of beautiful projects and interesting features.

We have an array of bags to take you through your week, from Melinda Duncan’s Grab and Go Tote which is perfect for carrying work essentials, to Sadie Yeomans’ Poppy Clutch which is just the ticket for an evening out or a summer wedding. There are projects for the home including Anita Watson-Jackson’s laundry bag and makes for children such as the fun applique sports bags by Fiona Hesford. If you have holiday plans Brenda Dean’s bright and sturdy backpack will store your guide book and camera in style. Sara Cook’s storage basket uses the ‘crashing’ technique, and is the perfect make for those who like to experiment with different techniques.

We have our regular reads including news and book reviews, as well as interviews with bag makers and top tips for giving your bags a professional looking finish.
With easy to follow instructions, the 2016 bag special is sure to inspire you to make some eye catching bags!

Welcome to Popular Patchwork April 2016.
Spring into quilting action with the new look April issue of Popular Patchwork! From quick quilts to must-read features, we have all your quilting needs covered.
We have a weather theme to this issue, starting with Lynne Goldsworthy’s cheerful cover quilt that is sure to bring some rays of sunshine into your life. Gillian Cooper writes about the links between fabric and the weather, and editor Elizabeth Betts tries out an easy way to use the sun to print fabric.
Kerry Foster’s Hello Chevron! Project is a perfect way to use up long-stashed charm packs, and Judith Hollies takes inspiration from children’s toys to create her nostalgic Shape Sorter Street quilt with simple rows of patchwork houses and trees. The pretty Bird Cabin Quilt from Mandy Munroe puts a summery spin on a traditional block, and we have a chat about sewing, work and inspiration with Debbie and Kim from Six Penny Memories.
There are also all the regular reads you have come to expect from Popular Patchwork, including Show and Tell, Bookshelf, What’s On, and in Let’s Visit we take a tour of Canterbury.

Welcome to the March 2016 issue of Popular Patchwork Magazine.

Our marvellous March issue is packed with gorgeous projects and fantastic features. Our cover quilt
 is Mandy Munroe’s Blanket Stitch Quilt. Inspired by the classic embroidery stitch it uses subtle-coloured solid fabrics to create a graphic effect. March means the arrival of spring, and we have some fabulous seasonal projects. Lynne Goldsworthy has combined elements from Chain Quilts and Dresden Plates to create a fresh and pretty Springtime Blooms quilt, and if you are looking for a quick seasonal project then look no further than the mini block Spring Bunting project from Ruth Lazarus. If you love bags you will not want to miss the quilt-as-you-go shopper from Judith Hollies. Perfect for making a dent in your stash, this sturdy bag is a handy size for the shops and will carry your groceries home in style!

We have a musical flavour to the issue with a project to make record placemats and coasters, an interview with a designer who took an iconic album cover and turned it into a personalised quilt and Ricky Tims chats about how his early career in music has influenced his quilts. In our regular Let’s Visit column Debbie von Grabler-Crozier takes us on a tour of Norwich and in Get Creative Gillian Cooper looks at using flour to create a batik effect on fabric.
We also launch our new quilt competition. With over £2000 worth of prizes this is not to be missed!

Our fabulous February issue is all about love and thanks.  We have features about quilting for others, instructions on how to turn children’s pictures into applique motifs, and projects to make for your family and friends.
 
On the cover is the stylish Danish Heart Tote which is perfect for work or play.  If your home décor needs a quick and easy update we have two stylish cushions to choose from; Marian Turner has created a bold and graphic Hounds-tooth design and Judith Hollies has used fresh yellows and linen in her Through the Windows project. As there is still a bit of a chill in the air we have plenty of warming quilts too, from the playful Flo’s Friends children’s quilt, to the masculine Suited and Booted throw, and the eye catching Silver Lining which is a great way to show off a feature fabric. Also this month we start our three part Seasonal Sampler project which combines patchwork and applique to create an eye catching quilt.
 
If you are looking for a good read between projects this issue has some great features; Gillian Cooper visits Pauline Burbidge’s new exhibition, Elizabeth Betts quizzes Stuart Hillard about his quilting life before and after The Great British Sewing Bee and Anne Williams takes a look at Signature Quilts. In our regular Let’s Visit column Sarah Williamson takes us on a tour of Sheffield and in Get Creative we look as stenciling onto fabric.

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Magzter Inc. is the World's largest and fastest growing self-service, cross-platform digital newsstand with over 80 million users since its inception in 2011 and thousands of magazines and newspapers across 40+ categories and 60+ languages. Headquartered in New York, Magzter has its local presence in Amsterdam, London, Mexico City, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Singapore, and will soon be expanding to other countries. Founded by global entrepreneurs, Girish Ramdas and Vijay Radhakrishnan in June 2011, Magzter enables magazine and newspaper publishers around the world to create and deliver digital editions of their titles to global consumers.

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