March/April 2012 Volume 17 AMERICA’S FAVORITE QUILTING MAGAZINE™ Number 1 Issue 98 28 Projects 16 Floral Explosion Cover project 20 Churn Dash Scrap quilt by Liz Porter 24 White Labyrinth Modern quilt in neutral tones 28 Northport Crossing Scrap quilt by Marianne Fons 38 Project: Table Topper Four ideas to brighten your home 56 Quilt with the Stars Featuring Nancy Mahoney 58 Fan Dance Easy new appliqué technique 66 Three Tours In honor of a serviceman 72 Neutral Chic Patchwork combined with easy appliqué 72 82 Trellis of Mums Worth the effort 92 Antique Baskets Antique quilt 20 44 In Every Issue 66 PROJECT Techniques 78 Quilting the Quilt: Bitty Border Quilting Ideas 34 Sew Easy: Quick TriangleSquares 36 Sew Easy: Trimming Oversize Triangle-Squares 46 Sew Easy: Quick Hourglass Units 55 Sew Easy: Cutting Pickle Dish Pieces 64 Sew Easy: Bias Strips for Appliqué PROJECT 4 From Liz & Marianne Build your skills 8 Sew Many Tips Clever ideas from quilters 10 Shop Hop Products to look for at your local shop 12 This Old Quilt: The Wonders of Wool 94 Quilt Chat New Quilting Trends by Marianne Fons and Mary Fons 96 Quilter’s Bookshelf Notes on new books 98 Sew & Tell Readers and viewers share their creativity 100 Behind the Seams New TV Documentary about Quilts of Valor SEW View Sew Easy videos online at www.FonsandPorter.com/seweasyvideos easy easy ™ ™ SEW 16 6 Fons Porter’s Love of Quilting March/April 2012 24 www.FonsandPorter.com