From quilts to quilted projects such as bags, wall hangings and table décor, Easy Quilts is here to inspire. We’ve filled each issue with Sew Easy Lessons, kid and beginner friendly projects as well as ways to use fabric panels for seasonal and novelty prints.
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Lieutenant • Inspired by a husband and son who have been deployed in the U.S. Army Service, Abjhbjm Dolinger designed this quilt to honor all service members.
Modern Wave • Shannon Schlosser’s table runner gives the illusion of a wave pattern by varying lengths of squares and rectangles. We love the rich neutral palette and easy construction. Bravo!
Pennsylvania Puzzle • Designer Ann Hermes made 36 tiny Courthouse Steps blocks, using 1"-wide strips of vintage prints. Adorable in any small print, the blocks make a sweet little doll quilt or table centerpiece.
GRAY SQUARE SCRAMBLE • Cleverly arranged squares and rectangles are all you need to make this contemporary quilt. Not your colors? Just swap out the eight fat quarters to fit your décor.
Bugs in a Bottle • Maria Pate’s quilt is as cute as a you-know-what! You’re bound to get a little buzzed when you start playing around with those cute critter fabrics.
Country Comfort • The arrangement of easy-to-make triangle-squares and four patches gives this bed-size quilt interest. Select squares in country colors as designer Bev Getschel did, or choose your own color scheme.
Stars of Friendship • Designer Kathy Munkelwitz used a classic Friendship block in her Quilt of Valor® . The symbolism couldn’t be more fitting.
Twinkle • Need a quick shower gift? Make this star-struck quilt in a weekend – it’s mostly two sizes of Triangle-Squares. Designer Maria Umhey chose a bright and lively palette of cozy flannels for an easy-to-sew baby quilt.
Spring Table • Designer Pam Biswas loves having a table runner for every season. This one is perfect to celebrate spring.
Jungle Baby • Whether the mighty jungle sleeps or roars, this toddler-friendly quilt is sure to be a favorite. Strip piecing and square cuts make assembly a breeze!
Village Villas • Fun, colorful fabrics make the simple houses in this community really stand out!
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How to Make a Quilt • We’ve got the inside scoop on timesaving tips and tricks that you can take with you on all your quilting adventures!
8-at-a-Time Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make eight matching triangle-squares at the same time.
Binding a Quilt • Finish your quilt beautifully with this tried-and-true method for binding.
Cutting Segments from Multiple Bands • This quick-cutting method makes easy work of same-sized segments from bands—with no wobble to your ruler!
Fusible Appliqué • Fusible appliqué is a simple and reliable method for adding appliqué to your quilt project.
Making Bands • Strips are frequently sewn together to create a band, which you can cut into smaller segments.
Paper Foundation Piecing • Piecing on foundation paper allows you to create complex or unusual designs with precision and ease.
Quick-Pieced Flying Geese Units • Try this method to make four perfect Flying Geese units at the same time.
Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time.
Stitch-and-Flip Corners • Use this technique to make this common block feature.
Trimming Oversized Triangle-Squares • Try this method to make perfect triangle-squares every time.
Windowing Fusible Appliqué • “Windowing” fusible web helps keep appliqué quilts soft and flexible.