Quilters Companion

Quilters Companion is the definitive patchwork and quilting magazine. Published since 2001, Quilters Companion provides readers with exciting quilting projects. These projects are accompanied by easy-to follow instructions and accompanying pattern sheets, stunning styled shots and interesting stories about the featured projects. We pride ourselves not just on being an instructional publication — we are a good read as well! Purchase includes the Digital Edition and News Service. Please stay in touch via our Facebook Page.

Editor’s Journal

Quilters Companion • QC No. 131 Vol.23 No.1 JANUARY – FEBRUARY 2025

Quilty Treasures

QuiltWest 2024

Seven Sisters

my little patch • Patchwork and Sewing Emporium

Espie’s Star • Inspired by a floor rug that featured the Carpenter’s Star patchwork block, Susan designed this bright quilt that is perfect for showcasing your favourite print fabrics.

Tutti • This quilt is suitable for hand or machine piecing and quilting. This scrap quilt relies heavily on the use of multiple fabrics. Fabrics may be repeated, but paired with an alternate fabric to give a different look.

Sunny Joy

Anniversary

Bertha’s Album Quilt

Using a Large Meander as the Spine for Endless Creativity • Free-motion quilting (FMQ) opens up a world of creative possibilities. It allows quilters to break free from the constraints of straight lines and uniform patterns, giving life to quilts through intricate designs and textures. However, with this freedom comes the challenge of managing large quilt tops, avoiding puckering and ensuring the overall design remains cohesive.

A Little Patch of Country

Stars Aligned • Flying Geese and Grandmother’s Fan blocks come together – the geese fly through the middle of nine large circles of dark blue fans, creating bright stars where they meet. The stars appear to glow because three shades of orange are in the background of the Flying Geese strips, going from light to dark. A lively cotton print dances in the background. This quilt is made partly from silk ties, silk and dupion silk – you can use whatever silks or fabrics you wish.

Island Quilts 2024

Sewn Together—52 Years of Collaboration

Off the Shelf • Enjoy this selection of new and recently released books on patchwork and quilting topics and techniques.

Trade Winds Part 4 • Boats, birds and flowers will be appliquéd onto triangles for the border in this issue. You will be making nine appliquéd triangles – three for each side of the quilt.

Trade Winds Block of the month

Block Of The Month Programs & kits • Welcome to our new block of the month and kits section where each issue we will bring you a diverse selection of block of the month programs and kits for purchase. These product cover a variety of styles, colours and techniques.

IN THE Market • Have a look through the next few pages to discover what fantastic new products, ideas and designs are In The Market to inspire you.

Quilting next year will be so much better with this Special Offer • Subscribe now to receive your bonus 2025 diaries and calendars!

ON THE Road • AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND GUIDE TO CRAFT, SEWING AND PATCHWORK SHOPS

Diary dates

The Basics Guide

Stockists & Contacts

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