HEARTSCAPES & POURED COLOR 2
BY PAULA NADELSTERN
PRIMARILY PAISLEY BY CLAUDIA CLARK MYERS | PAGE 16 BENSON PEGGY TRUE
| PAGE 26 HEARTSTRINGS BY
STARSCAPES BY PAULA NADELSTERN | PAGE 12
THE PIVOT BY KAREN
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FOLLOW BY STEPHANIE SHERIDAN
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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
ROSE WINDOW BY RANDA MULFORD | PAGE 36
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YOUR HEART
NIGHT BY PEGGY TRUE PAGE 34 BY PEGGY TRUE
EXOGENESIS BY RICKI SELVA
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The title was conceived when I thought I heard Twyla Tharp say -- in the American Masters documentary “Twyla Moves” -- that she starts every new choreography by finding the heartscape of the dance. Wow, I thought, what an imaginative phrase. Is it a technical term? After rewinding I realized Ms. Tharp actually used the word heartbeat.
So here we are. With the help of lots of clever people at Benartex and the mill, I found the heartbeat of a new fabric collection in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. Extreme kudos go to my creative friends who share my love of pattern and made these extraordinary quilts: Karen Benson, Randa Mulford, Claudia Clark Myers, Ricki Selva, Stephanie Sheridan and Peggy True. Randa and Karen also lent me their illustration and editing skills. All of these quilt mavens worked extremely hard to make me look good.
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Designing these fabric collections turned out to be my personal great escape during the isolating quarantine. Relying on the design strategies that are the heartbeats of my quilts—symmetry and serendipity laced with abundant color—triggered lots of “what if” questions leading to imaginative patterns. It is my heartfelt wish that this smaller-than-usual collection of versatile fabrics entices quilters of every level to create beautiful patchwork.
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quilt involves so many different types of tasks, it makes sense to pick one that fits your prevailing mood. Design when your powers of observation are at their most acute, not when something else in your life is vying for immediate attention. Try not to be too product-oriented or to judge how you are doing by how long it takes. I know this is
I’m often asked, what do I do when I don’t like the finished version, since I don’t do a mock-up that would in theory show the finished product before I begin sewing. Here’s the answer: I critique, audition, whack off, and add more. I put a scrap of fabric on top of the component that looks out of sync or overwhelms the design. I use mirrors to reflect the impact of the revised version. Typically, this ritual gets repeated with a wide range of fabric snippets before I commit to rehabilitative surgery. Sometimes I decide to leave well enough alone.Eventually you have to trust the process. At some point I realize an ending is forming, flickering straight ahead like the light at the end of a tunnel, and I make my way toward it with confidence. Sometimes, I even slow the process down and savor the moment.
it if they were so inclined? What about skill, artistry, passion? Without comparing myself to Michelangelo, I wonder if that’s the first thing they would have said watching him flat on his back for four years.
Ever y now and then, a design idea will simply present itself to me out of the blue, so to speak. But most of the time, I don’t wait for inspiration. I flirt with it, wheedle it, stalk it. I want my quilt to look seamless, but putting it together is not a seamless process. Designing moves forward (and back) in fits and starts. Sometimes I worry this will be the time I don’t get the magic to work. Usually, I obsessively stay in that place and try to force it. I whine, I moan, I kvetch, I curse. At times like this, if I can stop feeling stressed because I haven’t figured out the big picture and just get myself to focus on one small task like cutting or sewing, the act of doing something calms me down and the respite often triggers a possible resolution.Makinga
BY PAULA NADELSTERN
MY DESIGN PROCESS
hard because in our complicated lives, time is a premium commodity. Even our free time gets rigidly scheduled, making us feel cheated if we can’t zoom full speed ahead into the creative zone. The time spent developing an idea differs from problem to problem, and person to person. Keep in mind that when I start a quilt, I don’t have to relearn the techniques I’ve written five books explaining. And even though I know what I’m doing, I still don’t complete an intricate block in a day. It’s more like four or five long days.
Why are quilters always asked, “How long did it take?” Is there a right answer? Is shorter better? Does it make you more clever that you figured out how to race through the process in record time and now you can get on with life’s so-called important stuff? Or is longer better because it shows you are industrious and persevering. After examining my labor-intensive quilts, people often say, “My, you have so much patience.” Are they suggesting that anyone with stamina and an unusual capacity to cope with boredom could create something like
Star t in the center. This star is a 6-sided hexagon; therefore, each of the center triangles is 60º. From the top of the 60º triangle to the base is 8”. A line drawn from the apex (or tip of the triangle) to the middle of the baseline is called the “axis of symmetry”. This line passing down the center divides the triangle into two mirror-image halves. Although I initially filled the triangle with one fabric, after lots of auditioning, I eventually divided the triangle into three fabrics. You can use only one fabric or combine as many as you like. The key is to use an on-grain, bilaterally symmetrical pattern like 13144: Secret Garden, 3146: Curlicue, or (my choice) 13142: Heartscape panels. Place the center of the fabric design exactly on the midline of the triangle so that the pattern is divided into identical halves on either side of the center line.
1 yard Whirlwind Black (13147-12)
Refer to the colored diagram in the piecing section to see where each numbered patch is used.
Drafting the pattern full size allows you to create actual size templates, adding ¼” seam allowance to each template.
DESIGNED BY: PAULA NADELSTERN, BRONX, NY
FABRIC: HEARTSCAPES & POURED COLOR 2
BACKING:
It is hard, after the fact, to ascertain how much fabric I used. Tethered initially by how many repeats I had in my possession, I have to admit that limited yardage sparked brainstorms that led to unexpected, beautiful resolutions. With all of this said, please know I’ve tried my best and apologize for any snafus in the following instructions.
6 repeats Hear tscape Panel Red Multi (13142-10)
STARSCAPES
BY PAULA NADELSTERN
1 yard Secret Garden Blue (13144-55)
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CUTTING THE PATCHES
PATCH 1
This diagram shows the full Starscape quilt, with the Line A-B dividing it into two identical halves. The cutting instructions are for all the patches (pieces) required for the full quilt. The piecing instructions are for sewing one half of the quilt; you need to make two identical halves following these instructions.
I pride myself on being a Patternista hardwired to see pattern everywhere but I am not, alas, a Pattern Maker. Each new quilt is a bit improvisational; I figure it out as I go. I rely on my fabrics and design strategies to lead me, however long it takes, to a happy ending. As much as I tried to keep this quilt simple, hiccups arose in the middle of the piecing process when most of the units were already cut and sewn together. I needed to fit in additional puzzle pieces in order to sew the major design components together in straight lines (meaning, no insets). You might find a better way to resolve this.
Draft one half of Starscape full size on graph paper. I wanted the quilt to be 36” wide. This determined the length, inevitably a few inches longer than the width. I taped together two pieces of 17” x 22” graph paper with bold inch demarcation lines. The grid makes it easier to measure and draft accurately.
FINISHED SIZE: 36” X 40”
1 yard Stripe Aholic Red Multi (13145-10)
FABRIC LIST:
1½ yards Whirlwind (13147-55)
Cut six Strip 12s.
PATCH 5:
PATCH 9:
Patch 2 = 60o, 6” long. Mark and cut six. Note the point nearest Patch 14 is the top of the triangle’s design. Choose something that pops for that location.
Cut four diamonds, 4” long x 2.5” wide. Patch 14 is an important design element. Although my Patch 14 does not, consider choosing a symmetrical motif that POPS! And one that perhaps relates to the design at the top of Patch 2.
Refer to full size drawing to determine correct shape and size. Cut two Patch 10Ls and two 10Rs from the Patch 9 fabric.
& 3R are four more Patch 3s trimmed according to the fullsize diagram. Cut two Patches 3Ls and two Patches 3R.
Make a template for Patch 4L/4R from the full-size drawing, Mark one side 4L. Flip over and mark the other side 4R. Cut two Patch 4Ls and two Patch 4Rs. Patch 4’s design should appear to continue seamlessly from Patch 3.
Refer to full size drawing for shape and size. Visually continue the Patch 6 motif. Cut four. Consider cutting a Patch 3 + Patch 6 + Patch 7 unit.
Refer to full size drawing for shape and size. Visually continue Patches 3L+4L so the connection between 3+4+15 is camouflaged and appears seamless. Cut four: two 15Ls and two 15Rs.
Refer to full size drawing for shape and size. Visually continue the Patch 5 motif. Cut four: two 8Ls and two 8Rs. Consider cutting a Patch 5 + Patch 8 unit.
Cut Strips 11, 12, and 13 2” wide from the same fabric. I used an identical portion of 13145-10: Stripe-a-holic Red Multi with a strong contrast to the rest of the fabrics. Choosing a stripe automatically slides the eyes from here to there, forming visual pathways that instill a welcoming element of motion.
This section describes the piercing sequence for one half of the Starscape quilt. To make the complete quilt, you must create two identical halves, and then sew the halves together. I pin a lot where joins motifs must meet accurately.
STRIP 11:
PIECING SEQUENCE
Refer to full size drawing to determine correct shape and size. Continue the Patch 3 motif. Cut four. An alternate method would be to create a Patch 3 + Patch 6 unit.
Patch 3 is a 4” square. Mark and cut 24. These can be made using one piece of fabric or pieced. I pieced mine using two fabrics (Panel Red and Secret Garden Red) in a quilt pattern I call Sixty-Thirty. Because I did not have enough fabric to make all 4” squares the same, the four squares marked 3C are the same 60-30 construction but cut from different fabrics, Panel Red and Blue Secret Garden.
PATCH 2
STRIP 13:
PATCH 4:
STRIP 12:
PATCH 8:
Refer to full-size drawing to determine correct shape and size. Cut four Strip 11s.
PATCH 3
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Refer to full size drawing to determine correct shape and size. Cut Patches 9 and 10 from the same designated background fabric. Cut two Patch 9Ls and two Patch 9Rs.
PATCH 7:
PATCH 10:
Cut four Strip 13s.
The four Patch 3Cs are Patch 3s trimmed according to the full-size Patchesdiagram.3L
Patch 5 is a Patch 3C trimmed. Cut two 5Ls and two 5Rs. To trim: make one see-through template with ¼ seam allowance on all four sides from full size diagram. I made four additional Patch 3s, placed the template facing one direction on two patches, mark and cut. Then flip the template over facing the other direction, mark and cut.
PATCH 6:
PATCH 14:
Make a 60o, 8” long template using see-through gridded template plastic. Once you’ve decided where to position the template on the fabric, use a fine pointed black permanent pen to trace a lot of the details of the selected motif directly onto the template. These marks will ensure perfect alignment and help you find the identical patch six times. Mark on the front of your fabric. Make six identical Patch 1s.
PATCH 15:
14. Make Unit 9 (Olive).
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• Sew Patch 10R to (3C+5R)
11. Make Unit 6 (Blue).
UNIT COLOR KEY:
• Sew four Patch 3s together
8. Sew Unit 4 to Unit 5.
13. Make Unit 8 (Yellow Green).
5. Sew Unit 3 to Unit (1+2).
• Sew Patch 3R to Patch 4R
• Sew Patch 9R to (3R+4R)
• Sew Patch 14 to 8R
• Sew Patch 15R to (14+8R)
• Sew Patch 9L to (3L+4L)
• Sew (11+10R+3C+5R) to (15R+14+8R)
17. Sew Unit 6 to Units (7+8+9).
Finally,half.sew
• Sew short side of Strip 12 to Patch 2
• Sew Patch 10L to (3C+5L)
• Sew (9R+3R+4R) to (3+3+3+3+6+7)
• Sew three Patch 1s together.
Unit 1 -- Pink
4. Make Unit 3 (Yellow Orange).
• Sew Patch 8L to (13+14)
Unit 6 -- Blue
Unit 9 – Olive
• Sew short side of Patch 12 to Patch 2
7. Make Unit 5 (Orange).
1. Make Unit 1 (Pink).
6. Make Unit 4 (Blue).
18. Sew Units (1+2+3+4+5) to Units (6+7+8+9) to complete each
• Sew (2+12) to (5+3C+10L)
Unit 2 -- Green
• Sew Patch 11 to the left side of (1+1+1)
2. Make Unit 2 (Green).
• Sew Patch 6 to (3+3+3+3)
12. Make Unit 7 (Purple).
Unit 7 -- Purple Unit 8 -- Yellow Green
• Sew Patch 11 to (3C+5R+10R)
• Sew four Patch 3s together
15. Sew Unit 7 to Unit 8.
• Sew Patch 5L to Patch 3C
• Sew Patch 6 to (3+3+3+3)
Unit 5 -- Orange
• Sew Patch 2 to the short side of Strip 12
• Sew Patch 7 to (13+14)
For more information on how to make templates see pages 84-93 in my book FABRICADABRA: Simple Quilts, Complex Fabric.
• Sew Strip 13 to Patch 14
• Sew 15L to (9L+3L+4L)
Unit 3 -- Yellow Orange
Unit 4 -- Aqua
16. Sew Units (7+8) to Unit 9.
3. Sew Unit 1 to Unit 2.
• Sew Patch 7 to (6+3+3+3+3)
9. Sew Unit 3 to Unit (4+5).
10. Sew Unit (1+2) to Unit (3+4+5).
• Sew Strip 13 to Patch 14
• Sew Patch 3C to Patch 5R
• Sew Patch 3L to Patch 4L
• Sew (9L+3L+4L+15L) to (3+3+3+3+6)
the two halves together as shown in the full diagram, pinning the motifs and seams where they meet.
½ yard Whirlwind Lime/Turq (13147-41)
1 yard Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
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2. Use some 3” to 4” wide fusible permanent stabilizer on the bias outside edges of the black and white stripe as soon as you cut them. Claudia says hers got wavy and distorted even with a basting thread.
3. All of the paisley pieces are cut first from freezer or fusible paper, ironed onto each fabric, cut out with an eyeballed 1/4” seam which is turned to the back, ironed and glued. The edges are then top stitched with a small straight stitch close to the fold.
5. Note the strip of 13147-66 Whirlwind Violet inset along the diagonal seam lines. It is made like a long piece of straight binding, inserted into the seam as you are sewing them together and then pressed and top stitched close to the folded edge.
1 panel Hear tscapes Panel Blue/Multi (13142-55)
1 yard Stripe Aholic Black/White (13145-12)
DESIGNED BY: CLAUDIA CLARK MYERS, DULUTH, MN
½ yard Whirlwind Raspberry (13147-24)
FABRIC LIST:
4. As you are stacking the layers of the paisleys, stitch the edges and cut away the fabrics from the back, eyeballing a ¼” seam around the opening and leaving only the top layer. As you work, remove the paper also but only after the folded edge has been stitched.
½ yard Whirlwind Citrine (13147-40)
PRIMARILY PAISLEY
FINISHED SIZE: 36” H X 70” W
½ yard Secret Garden Red/Multi (13144-10)
½ yard Whirlwind Violet (13147-66)
1*.TIPS
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In order to have the same small kaleidoscope in the center of each paisley, Claudia needed 8 identical repeats. Because the kaleidoscope she chose has only 2 repeats per panel, she needed 4 panels. The effect is fantastic, creating a graceful visual path for the eye to follow around the wreath of paisleys. You can choose your own selection of kaleidoscopes.
4* panels Hear tscapes Panel Red/Multi (13142-10)
2¼BACKING:yards Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
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BACKGROUND FABRICS PIECED AND UNQUILTED BEFORE PAISLEY LAYER
PAISLEYS ADDED
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(SEE
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PAISLEY
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1¾ yard Curlique Red (13146-10)
FABRIC LIST:
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1a = Secret Garden Blue Multi 13144-55 1b = Curlique Blue Multi 13146-55 2a = Secret Garden Red Multi 13144-10 2b = Curlique Red Multi 13146-10 3a = Secret Garden Red Multi 13144-10 3b = Curlique Blue Multi 13146-55 4a = Secret Garden Red Multi 13144-10 4b = Curlique Red Multi 13146-10 5a = Secret Garden Blue Multi 13144-55 5b = Curlique Red Multi 13146-102a2a2a 2a2b2b2b2b 1a 1b 1a 1b 3a 3b 1b1a 1a 1b 3b 3b3b 4a 4b 5a3a5b 3a 3a 4a 4b 4a 4b 4a 4b 5b5a 5a 5b 5a 5b C C C CC CC CC CCCC C C C CC C C D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D DD DD D D D D D D D D DD D D D D D D D D D D DD DD D D D D D D D D D D DD D D D D D E E E E E E E E E E EEE E E E E EEE E EE E E E EEE E E E E CC CC C C C C C CC C CC C C CC E E E EE E E E E EEEE EE E E E E E E E E E EE EEE E E E E E ECC CCCC C C C C C C CC CCCC 6a = Secret Garden Blue Multi 13144-55 6b = Curlique Blue Multi 13146-55 7a = Secret Garden Red Multi 13144-10 7b = Curlique Red Multi 13146-10 8a = Curlique Blue Multi 13146-55 C = Turquoise D = Violet E = Royal Blue 6a 6b 6b 8a8a 7a7b7b 7a 7b7b 8a 6a 6b 6b 8a 40” 40”
THE PIVOT
1 yard Medley Blue/Multi (13143-55)
DESIGNED BY: KAREN BENSON, HOUSTON, TX
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1¾ yard Secret Garden Red/Multi (13144-10)
¾ yard Secret Garden Blue/Multi (13144- 55)
41”
2½ yards Hear tscapes Panel Blue/Multi (13142-55)
½ yard Whirlwind Violet (13147-66)
FABRIC: HEARTSCAPES & POURED COLOR 2 BY PAULA NADELSTERN
¾ yard Curlique Blue (13146-55)
FINISHED SIZE: X
½ yard Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
1 yard Whirlwind Turquoise (13147-80) Includes binding
1½BACKING:yards Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
½ yards Medley Red/Multi (13143-10)
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1 panel Hear tscapes Panel Red/Multi (13142-10)
For sashings for both Red and Blue versions. I cut with length of fabric for non stretchy sashings and inner border
1½ yards Whirlwind Raspberry (13147-24)
1½ yards Whirlwind Turquoise (13147-80)
1 yard Medley Blue/Multi (13143-55) - Border
8. FINAL BORDER: Cut Medley at 4.5” across the width of the fabric, piecing as needed for correct lengths.
1½ yards Secret Garden Blue/Multi (13144-55)
4. Pin each block to 12 1/2” square marking on your ironing surface. Use spray starch again to give blocks a good press.
1½ yards Secret Garden Red/Multi (13144-10)
4 smallest medallions cut 4.5” square for corners
1 panel Hear tscapes Panel Blue/Multi (13142-55)
6. CORNERSTONES are 1.25” square.
1½ yards Stripe Aholic Red Multi (13145-10)
HEARTSTRINGS
FINISHED SIZE: 62¾” X 75¾”
TIPS/PEGGY’s COMMENTS:
5. For SASHING, cut the solid black with length of unit on length of fabric. This prevents stretching. Sashing units are 12.5” x 1.25”.
1½ yards Stripe Aholic Turquoise/Multi (13145-82)
1 yard Medley Red/Multi (13143-10) - Border
1½ yards Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
1. Press all fabrics with heavy steam or mist with water while ironing to preshrink. I noticed that it shrinks more in width than in length. For successful blocks it is important that the Strata is even, not warped, and is the correct length (54”) and width (13.25”).
4 smallest medallions cut 4.5” square for corners
10. BINDING can be Black or repeat the Whirlwind color used as inner border and cornerstones.
1½ yards Whirlwind Turquoise (13147-80)
2. If necessary, adjust seams to get to the perfect width. Open the Strata’s seams first by finger pressing. Use light spray starch to give a good pressing before cutting the squares.
Blue version:
9. Border CORNERS are smallest medallions from Heartscapes Panels. Cut four 4.5” squares.
65” LOF Whirlwind Black (13147-12)
For sashings for both Red and Blue versions. I cut with length of fabric for non stretchy sashings and inner border
FABRIC LIST
Red version:
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1½ yards Curlicue Red Multi (13146-10)
1½ yards Curlicue Blue Multi (13146-55)
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1½ yards Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
1½ yards Whirlwind Violet (13147-66)
65” LOF Whirlwind Black(13147-12)
3. For BLOCKS, cut the squares diagonally using the 45-degree line on your mat. DO NOT stack. Cut each square individually into 4 triangles. Match the like triangles together to become blocks. Pin for success. Sew together, pressing seams to one side and ‘spin’ the centers for flattest centers.
7. INNER BORDERS: Cut the Whirlwind INNER BORDERS 1.5” wide, piecing the 54” lengths to get the correct measurements.
Cut 13.25” squares into triangles. The individual strata are 54” x 13.25”. Each Strata unit yields four 13.25”squares.
Each Strata unit is 54” x 13.25” for 12” finished blocks. I made five Strata units to get 20 blocks. Make each Strata a different arrangement of fabric strips for a variety of blocks.
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Sew 4 matching triangles together to create 4 different 12” blocks.
BLUE VERSION
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1 yard Whirlwind Citrine (13147-40)
TIPS/PEGGY’s COMMENTS:
Finger press during the sewing, then block to square up before pressing with an iron. I used light spray starch for this step.
Individual block. Make 12 with Red medallions, 18 with Blue. Orientation of rings and background is the same in all blocks. Turquoise rings align when alternate blocks are rotated.
2 panels Hear tscapes Panel Red/Multi (13142-10)
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For 18 large medallions
1 yard Whirlwind Violet (13147-66)
3 panels Hear tscapes Panel Blue/Multi (13142-55)
I made see-thru templates by adding 1/4” seam allowances to all shapes. Marking the centers of the arcs helps with seam alignment. If medallions are a little “off” symmetrically, I pin to a pin-able surface, pulling into alignment to match the template. I mark with a heat erasable pen and cut with scissors.
For 12 large medallions
1 yard Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
FINISHED SIZE: 55½” X 66½”
For binding
FABRIC LIST
½ yard Whirlwind Black (13147-12)
DESIGNED BY: PEGGY TRUE, SAN ANTONIO, TX
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3. Blocks finish at 12” square. Use your favorite method to create Half Square Triangles (HST) and Quarter Square Triangle units that finish at 4” square (4.5” unfinished). My favorite method for accuracy is templates.
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4. Cut borders 4.5” wide, pieced as necessary for length. I used HST units in opposite corners rather than miters. Plan for binding to match the border, black on black, gray on gray.
DESIGNED BY: PEGGY TRUE, SAN ANTONIO, TX
NIGHT & DAY
Includes enough for binding (but not backing) to match the borders
FABRIC LIST
2½ yards Whirlwind Grey (13147-08)
2½ yards Whirlwind Black (13147-12)
FINISHED SIZE: 56½” X 68½”
2. Make 20 individual blocks. Seam allowances have been cropped.
TIPS/PEGGY’s COMMENTS:
1. This pattern is a Split Ohio Star block design- 12” finished size.
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7. Piece E: cut 4 identical 9½” squares (somewhat offset from center) from mandalas in the panel fabric.
2 panels Hear tscapes Panel Red/Multi (13142-10)
Fused and finished appliqué
This pattern uses fused appliqué pieces for some of the shapes. For this technique you need to:
1. Piece A: cut one 9½” square centered on a large mandala from the panel.
1-1/8 yard of any fabric for the backing
Finish the curved edges of the corner shapes with satin stitching (or some other decorative stitch).
3. Piece C: cut 4 identical rectangles 5” x 9½” from the Medley yardage with a half mandala in each
1½ yard Whirlwind Black (13147-12)
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4. Join each piece B to a piece C along the longer edges, with the black curved corners of piece C away from piece B.
Cutting and assembly (refer to the diagram and photo for additional placement information)
4. Finish the indicated edges of the appliquéd shape (that is, any edge that will not be included in a seam) with a satin stitch or other decorative stitch to prevent fraying. It’s advisable to use some kind of stabilizer under the satin stitching to prevent puckering.
Fuse black curved shapes to the two outer corners of each rectangle, overlapping the shapes where they meet in the middle of the long side of piece C.
5. Piece D: cut 4 identical squares 5” x 5” from a single mandala from the panel.
¾ yard Curlique Red/Multi (13146-10)
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6. Trim ¼” off of the two black sides of each piece D to make a 4¾” square.
DESIGNED BY: RANDA MULFORD, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
1 yard Medley Red/Multi (13143-10)
3. Fuse to shape to the right side of the base fabric, following the manufacturer’s directions.
2. Cut out the shape to be appliquéd.
Fuse a black curved shape to the outer corner of each square and finish the curved edge.
FINISHED SIZE: 36” X 36”
2. Piece B: cut 4 identical rectangles 5” x 9½” from the panel with a half mandala in each.
TIP: Randa said she made heavy use of fused appliqué with satin stitching to finish the raw edges (rather than trying to piece all the curved seams), which made the process much faster.
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All seams are ¼“, pressed open.
FABRIC LIST:
1. Apply fusible material (such as WonderUnder, Misty Fuse, or Soft Fuse) to the wrong side of the fabric.
11. Sew the B+C+D+E pieces to the long sides of the C+B+A+B+C piece.
13. Piece F: cut two pieces of black Whirlwind fabric, each 6” x 27½”.
ROSE WINDOW CURVED CORNER TEMPLATE COPY OR TRACE AT 100%
Fuse each window shape on to piece F, then finish the curved edges.
You should now have a 38” square.
MORE TEMPLATES ON PAGES 40 & 41
12. From the Curlique fabric and the remaining Medley fabric, cut out 20 curved pieces (“windows”) according to the full-sized template attached. All of these pieces should be prepared before cutting with fusible material on the back of the fabric.
Fuse black curved shapes to the three outer corners of each square, overlapping the shapes where they meet in the middle of the side of piece E; finish the curved edges.
17. Make a quilt sandwich and quilt “as desired”.
14. Sew one piece F (with appliqués) to opposite sides of the center 27½” square.
You should now have a 27½” square.
Fuse each window shape onto piece G, then finish the curved edges.
8. Align a piece D on top of each piece E in the corner that doesn’t have a black overlay.
Baste the black edges of piece D to the piece E underneath, then finish the raw edges of the black corner of piece D.
To reduce bulk, trim away the excess fabric of piece E that’s been covered by piece D.
On each piece G, arrange 5 “window” pieces in the center of a long side as shown in the diagram/photo.
10. Sew a D+E piece to two opposite sides of the two remaining B+C pieces.
9. Sew a B+C piece to two opposite sides of piece A (with B joining to A).
16. Sew a piece G to each long side of the center rectangle.
18. Trim the finished, blocked quilt to 36” square; bind with black Whirlwind fabric.
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15. Piece G: cut two pieces black Whirlwind fabric, each 6” x 38”.
On each piece F, arrange 5 “window” pieces in the center of a long side as shown in the diagram/photo.
WINDOW TEMPLATE COPY OR TRACE 4 SECTIONS AT 100% AND COMBINE TO MAKE ONE LARGE TEMPLATE (SEE DIAGRAM ON RIGHT) TEMPLATE DIAGRAM
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I used a window template and pinned a patch to the edge of the window so I could audition for the next patch. When two edges came together in beautiful harmony, I marked the window’s edges with a chalk marker. Then I proceeded to map out a sufficient number of identical patches before I cut into the fabric.
½ yard Medley Red/Multi (13143-10)
BY PAULA NADELSTERN
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TIPS/RICKI COMMENTS:
The title is a contemplation of life-force expanding across the universe. (Curiously, this piece took on a life of its own as I began designingTit.)he circle on the illustration is only a reference to help Ricki choose edges that had the right arc, so that when placed together they made a big circle. There is ONLY straight-line piecing of squares and triangles in this quilt.
DESIGNED BY: RICKI SELVA, GIG HARBOR, WA
1 yard Secret Garden Red/Multi (13144-10)
2½ yards Hear tscapes Panel Blue/Multi (13142-55)
FABRIC: HEARTSCAPES & POURED COLOR 2
FABRIC LIST:
FINISHED SIZE: 36” X 36”
Each has pat terning that connects it to the whole. Ricki’s best discovery was finding this patch that connected the center and edge. Ricki needed four of them and this was a very rare motif!
EXOGENESIS
1½BACKING:yards Whirlwind Royal (13147-55)
1 yard Medley Blue/Multi (13143-55)
1 yard Curlique Red/Multi (13146-10)
There are four solid black diamonds cut from the spaces between kaleidoscopes on the Heartscapes Panel.
RICKI SAYS: This quilt was so fun to make. It was a constant treasurehunt-puzzle!
A: 1 Panel Hear tscapes Panel Red/Multi (13142-10)
Fussy Cut: (9) 12-1/2” squares C1
C: 1½ yard Secret Garden Blue/Multi (13144-55)
B: 1¼ yard Medley Red/Multi (13143-10)
FINISHED SIZE: 62” X 86”
Fussy Cut: (9) 12-1/2” squares C1
E: 1-3/8 yard Whirlwind Black (13147-12) - Includes Binding (1) 10-1/2” X WOF strip, subcut (26) 1-1/2” X 10-1/2” strips E1 (2) 12-1/2” X WOF strips, subcut (10) 1-1/2” X 10-1/2” strips E1 and (36) 1-1/2” X 12-1/2” strips E2 (9) 2-1/4” X WOF strips *, BINDING
DESIGNED BY: STEPHANIE SHERIDAN
F: 1½ yard Whirlwind Royal (13147-55) (6) 6-1/2” X WOF strips, subcut (36) 6-1/2” squares F1 (8) 1-1/2” X WOF strips *, BORDER
BLOCK ASSEMBLY: Refer to BLOCK DIAGRAMS
Fussy Cut: (8) 12-1/2” squares D1
C: 1½ yard Secret Garden Red/Multi (13144-10)
Fussy Cut: (6) 10-1/2” squares A1
FABRIC LIST:
Fussy Cut: (12) 10-1/2” squares B1
FOLLOW YOUR HEART
F: 1¼ yard Whirlwind Citrine (13147-40)
Fussy Cut: (8) 12-1/2” squares D1
G: 1½ yard Whirlwind Violet (13147-66) (6) 6-1/2” X WOF strips, subcut (32) 6-1/2” squares G1 (8) 1-1/2” X WOF strips *, BORDER
BLUE VERSION:
1. Sew (1) E1 strip to each side of (1) A1 square, then sew (1) E2 strip to top and bottom to create BLOCK 1A. Square to 12-1/2”, make (6).
A: 1 Panel Hear tscapes Panel Blue/Multi (13142-55)
FABRIC: HEARTSCAPES & POURED COLOR 2 BY PAULA NADELSTERN
D: 1½ yard Curlique Blue/Multi (13146-55)
E: 1-3/8 yard Whirlwind Black (13147-12) - Includes Binding (1) 10-1/2” X WOF strip, subcut (26) 1-1/2” X 10-1/2” strips E1 (2) 12-1/2” X WOF strips, subcut (10) 1-1/2” X 10-1/2” strips E1 and (36) 1-1/2” X 12-1/2” strips E2 (9) 2-1/4” X WOF strips *, BINDING
Fussy Cut: (12) 10-1/2” squares B1
1-1/4 YD (6) 6-1/2” X WOF strips, subcut (36) 6-1/2” squares F1
G: 1¼ yard Whirlwind Turquoise (13147-80) 1-1/4 YD (6) 6-1/2” X WOF strips, subcut (32) 6-1/2” squares G1
RED VERSION:
Fussy Cut: (6) 10-1/2” squares A1
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B: 1¼ yard Medley Blue/Multi (13143-55)
D: 1½ yard Curlique Red/Multi (13146-10)
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5. Repeat Step 4 using squares shown in diagrams to create remaining blocks. Square all to 12-1/2’, make number indicated.
4. Place (1) F1 square on the upper left and lower right corners of (1) C1 square. Sew on drawn lines, then trim excess to 1/4” and press open. Repeat on opposite corners with G1 squares to complete BLOCK 2A. Square to 12-1/2”. Make (4).
2. Repeat Step 1 using B1 square with E1 and E2 strips to create BLOCK 1B. Square to 12-1/2”, make (12).
3. Draw diagonal line on the wrong side of all F1 and G1 squares.
BORDER ASSEMBLY:
FINISHING:
Cut batting and backing 3” larger than top on all sides. Layer backing, batting and top together and baste or pin. When quilting is completed, trim excess batting and backing. Bind with E fabric.
BLUE VERSION Quilt AVAILABLE!SAMPLE#FOLHRTMD
QUILT ASSEMBLY:
ROW 5: 1B - 3C - 1A - 3B - 1B
ROW 2: 2A - 1B - 3A - 1B - 2B
ROW 6: 2B - 1B - 3A - 1B - 2A
ROW 4: 3D - 1B - 2C - 1B - 3D
ROW 1: 1A - 2A - 1B - 2B - 1A
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ROW 3: 1B - 3B - 1A - 3C - 1B
Measure width and length of quilt top to ensure border cutting sizes. Below are our measurements
ROW 7: 1A - 2B - 1B - 2A - 1A
6. Sew blocks together into rows, then sew rows together.
Refer to QUILT DIAGRAM for proper block placement and rotation.
7. Sew (1) G (Red version) or F (Blue version) 1-1/2” X (84-1/2”) strip to each side of quilt, then sew (1) G (Red version) or F (Blue version) 1-1/2” X (62-1/2”) strip to top and bottom of quilt.
212-840-3250 • BENARTEX.COM free pattern FOLLOW YOUR HEART BY STEPHANIE SHERIDAN (2 COLORWAYS | 62” X 86”)
LOOKBOOK • 49BENARTEX.COM • 212-840-3250 MARCH/APRIL 2022 DELIVERY • 11 SKUS • 100% COTTON FULL COLLECTION (15 YDS): HRTSCP15 • (10 YDS): HRTSCP10 • PAULANADELSTERN.COM HEARTSCAPES & POURED COLOR 2: HPC10PK • FQHPCPK (17PC) Designing this fabric collection turned out to be Paula’s personal great escape during the isolating quarantine. The design strategies that are the heartbeats of her quilts - symmetry and serendipity laced with abundant color - led her to imaginative patterns, both old and new. It is Paula’s heartfelt wish that this small collection of versatile fabrics will entice quilters of every level to create beautiful patchwork. HEARTSCAPES PANEL 13142-55 BLUE/MULTI HEARTSCAPES PANEL 13142-10 RED/MULTI
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I swear this is true. I think I heard on National Public Radio that they figured out where the material instinct is located in the brain. (My husband suggests they may have actually said “maternal instinct.”) If there is such a thing, it proves human beings have a natural predisposition to acquire material. And, obviously, some of us have better developed gray matter than others. I love printed textiles. Stick me in a shop brimming with bolts and
my fingers instinctively reach out to fondle the goods, igniting aIflovefest.you’regoing to develop a knack for material pursuits, you’ve got to have an attitude. Be your own advocate. Never make excuses for the size of your stash. Cloth is as valid a palette as any other medium. Personally, I feel sorry for the ones who don’t get it.
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