Quick+Easy Quilts

Packed with step-by-step instructions and tried-and-true strategies, Quick Quilts teaches readers how to create beautiful quilts in no time at all. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned quilters of all ages. Every issue includes 14+ quick & easy quilting projects, quilt making fundamentals, step-by-step instructions and fun gift ideas!

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Quick+Easy Quilts

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10 TIPS FOR BUILDING A HEALTHY, HAPPY FABRIC STASH • A fabric ”stash” contains more substantial cuts of fabric than you’ll find in your scrap bag. Like a well-stocked pantry, a great stash gives you the ability to whip up something awesome without a trip to the store. Here are 10 tips for building the backbone of any quilter’s paint box.

beginner BOOT CAMP • Inspiration for the new quilter

MEMORIES OF GRANDMOTHER • a treasured time expressed with love

LOVE, LAURA • a heartfelt embrace

ALL ABOUT SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES

CHAPPEL WINDOWS • a peek into the past

RAINBOW RIOT • a brilliant stash buster

How to Make a Design Wall • Sometimes a design wall is as essential to the quilt-making process as fabric. To really "see" what you're doing and track your progress, a design wall is an invaluable tool that allows you to tack up blocks and pieces as you go. Your quilts will never be the same— they'll be better.

JUNGLE BABY • born to be wild

Fussy Cutting • Isolating that special motif in your fabric can result in a charming block that defines your quilt.

tried+true PRODUCTS • New products and classic favoritesinspiration from our studio to yours!

SQUARED • solving the puzzle

MASTERING QUILT BINDINGS • We like this method for attaching binding to the edge of quilts. Observe othe quilters, ask questions, watch videos (www.quiltingdaily.com/sew-easy-binding-a-quilt/), and in no time, binding will be no biggie.

EASY PEASY POSIES • create an enchanting bed of flowers

Mitering Corners • Follow these instructions to make perfect mitered corners.

Paper Foundation Piecing • Piecing on foundation paper allows you to create complex or unusual designs with precision and ease.

ROCK THE BOAT • whimsical boats in motion

CATIE’S TWIRL • quite the charmer

Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make two matching triangle-squares at the same time.

Trimming Oversized Triangle-Squares • Try this method to make perfect triangle-squares every time.

SCRAPPY PROJECT FOLDER • dreaming of spring flowers!

DUTCH TREAT • bring spring indoors

Fusible Appliqué • Fusible appliqué is a simple and reliable method for adding appliqué to your quilt project.

off the SHELF • Book, pattern, and fun quilting finds for the discriminating quilter.

NANA'S GARDEN • lovely flowers blossom and grow

Making Bands • Strips are frequently sewn together to create a band, which you can cut into smaller segments.

Quick-Pieced Flying Geese Units • Try this method to make four perfect Flying Geese units at the same time.

Stitch-and-Flip Corners • Use this technique to make this common block feature.

Finish Strong: ADD A LABEL

STRAWBERRY SWIRL • sweet summertime table runner

SUMMER FUN • sunny, warm, and vibrant

Bonus Placemat

COMING BACK HOME • a warm welcome for service members

8-at-a-Time Triangle-Squares • Use this method to make eight matching triangle-squares at the same time.