Projects & Design8 SPRING BLOOMS This simple, fresh quilt designed by Angela Huddart is bound to put some spring in your step and your home20 BOTTLE CARRIER Summer picnics are so much more fun when you add a bit of patchwork and quilting. Make your own bottle bag designed by Chris Hammacott28 MUSEUM MOSAIC PART TWO Discover how Barbara Howell created this award winning quilt using felt, velvet and furnishing fabrics35 AFTERNOON CHINTZ A bonus project from Chris Hammacott to show you the delights of Broderie Perse37 BOX CLEVER Anne William’s bright and lively throw uses just seven fat quarters and would be a great stash busting project42 HOT HEADACHE A pain free headache in pinks and reds with some striking machine quilting, courtesy of Sheena Norquay47 STAY AT HOME QUILT After lots of borders of blocks, this month Davina Thomas throws appliqué into the mix52 SQUARE DANCE Our very own Jane Rae fi nds a solution to a quilting project through stained glass patchwork Novice Beginner Reviews & Features12 QUILT ASSOCIATION SUMMER EXHIBITION Davina Thomas puts us in the mood for the 2010 summer exhibition, exploring quilts old and new seen at Llanidloes last year32 FOR THE LOVE OF CHINTZ Chris Hammacott shares her passion for fl orals as she explores the world of chintz regular reads6 BITS AND PIECES We’ve got over £1000 of competitions and giveaways in this issue. Why not enter and become one of our winners?24 OUT AND ABOUT The work of Kindred Spirits, a Devon-based textile group, is previewed in this month’s out and about27 SNIPPETS Keep up to date with the latest news from the world of patchwork and quilting51 COMING SOON A sneak preview of what’s coming up in our Handbag Special issue, on sale 30 April. Pre-order your copy now.56 ON THE SHELF This month’s reviews include American Quilts, Kaffe Fassett’s latest book and Color your Cloth61 SHOW AND TELL Our readers share their success stories and this month we feature a quilt made using the drunkard’s path block65 DIARY DATES There’s a lot going on up and down the country as the warmer weather approaches. For up to date diary details, remember to visit our events section at www.popularpatchwork.com74 QUILTERS’ CORNER Gillian Cooper breathes a sigh of relief as she fi nishes all the pieces for her exhibition52 pattern sheetThe pattern sheet this month includes full size templates for Bottle Carrier, Museum Mosaic, Afternoon Chintz and Stay at Home Quilt
Popular Patchwork Magazine April 2011 This issue of Popular Patchwork includes: Projects & DesignGIFT FROM THE HEARTFoundation piece Regan Purcell’s romantic cushionSPRING STARSPiece Sarah Williamson’s heirloom bed quiltRED ROSE FLAG CUSHIONPatriotic home decor from Sally Ablett and Fabric FreedomSIMPLY SCRUMPTIOUS!Cake of the month: Part 3Greta Fitchett’s special occasion cakeHEIRLOOM RING PILLOWWedding day keepsake by Sadie YeomansLOVE HEARTS QUILTHeartfelt happiness from Hilary Gooding and MakowerTOP HAT AND TAILSSadie Yeomans’ redwork mini quilt – it’s the cat’s whiskers!Reviews & FeaturesTHE MUSIC IN MY MINDA forthcoming exhibition by Delia Salter and Lynne SeamanBUILDING BLOCKSClimb the Steps to the Altar with Gillian CooperBASICS & BEYOND: GET TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINEWendy Gardiner helps you get the best from your sewing machineRegular NeedsWHAT’S NEW.. . IN THE WORLD OF QUILTINGThe latest quilting news and great giveaways!SHOW AND TELLLetters from all over Europe this monthBOOKSHELFQuilting, fabrics and textilesDIARY DATES.. . WHAT’S ON AND WHERESpring quilt shows near youCOMING SOONA preview of our May issue, on sale 1 AprilEspecially For YouWIN! More great giveaways in What’s NewCOMPETITION Lady Sew and Sew lap quilt design competitionBOOKSHELF Quilting books to read, enjoy – and win!OFFER! Subscribe today for a free book and box of threadsGIVEAWAY COUPON Lots of prizes to be won!