Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine6 min read
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine
Keep it in Style Missie Carpenter (Pages 10 – 15) Page 1 of 3 • To print full-size templates and project instructions, first open the issue on a desktop or laptop computer.• In the left navigation, click the option “Download PDF.” The templates are a
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Tada!
Thanks for the opportunity to be featured in your Charitable Causes column and the awareness it is giving to the MD Anderson quilt auction. The Fall issue is wonderful as usual, and Karen Yaffe did it again with her beautiful Midnight Garden. I thoug
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine3 min read
Butterfly Quilt
Quilted by Jill Churchill of TaDa Quilting Studio Finished quilt size: 20" x 24" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 2 – 13" squares light beige wool for background of blocks 1 and 4• 2 – 9" x 13" pieces light beige wool for background of blocks 2
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Kennel Quilts
When disaster strikes, people flee their homes for safe shelter. But what happens to their pets? Sadly, for the longest time, people had to leave their pets behind and hope for the best. Nan Baker moved to the Florida panhandle 32 years ago. Shortly
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine5 min read
Crazy Quilt Sewing Set
Finished sizes: Crazy Quilt Mat: 4" x 8" Pincushion: 3¼" x 3½" Scissor Holder: 3¼" x 5" Measuring Tape with Fobs: ½" x 15" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 4" x 4 ½" green texture wool for crazy quilt and tomato leaves• 3 ½" x 4" green check wo
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Jeni Gaston Of Woolen Willow Designs
I had a fun visit with my sister Jeni, who is also one of my sisters who cofounded Primitive Quilts and Projects. What made this column extra fun is that we live just a few blocks away from each other so I was able to do this interview in person at J
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine5 min read
Keep It In Style
Finished size: 1½" x 11" 11½" (depends on the binder chosen) PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY INTERMEDIATE • ¾ yard brown chambray for background and inside binder sleeves• 9" x 15" red textured wool for stars• 7" x 13" dark textured wool for circles• 9"
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On Location
For the Spring issue photo shoot, photographer Keri Seevers and stylist Tonya Robey were welcomed into the lovely home of Randy and Karen Henthorn at their 150-acre Lazy H Farm in Fleming, Ohio. The traditional-looking house is actually only five yea
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine5 min read
Full Bloom
Finished size within frame: 12" x 16" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • ⅓ yard light print for background• ⅛ yard assorted prints in 2 shades each of blue, red, green, gold, plum, and orange for flowers• ⅛ yard total of assorted black and brown
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Sweethearts
Finished size: 10" x 15½" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 12" x 17" warm white wool for background• 3" x 11" dark teal wool for center post and flower• 8" x 10" dark pink wool for hearts, flowers, and buds• 10" square green wool for hearts, vi
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Stitch Tips, Appliqué Tricks, And More
You will notice the format of the templates varies from project to project. The primitive style is all about personal expression and individuality, and whenever possible, we have used the original handdrawn artwork of our project designers to preserv
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine5 min read
Fresh Cut
Quilted by Gabrielle Harris Finished quilt size: 12½" x 20½" Finished block size: 6" square PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • ½ yard dark red print for blocks and binding• ½ yard cream print for block and appliqué background• 3" x 5" burgundy so
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Mouse Pad
Finished size: 8" x 10" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 10" x 12" tan linen for background• 4" x 5" light gray plaid wool for mouse• 2" x 3" dark gray texture wool for ear, arm, and feet• 3" x 10" green wool for stems• 3" x 6" each of medium a
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine2 min read
WARM HOMESPUN Greetings
Welcome to the new chapter of Primitive Quilts and Projects! It felt weird at first, but after trying it, I really liked it! When we began this journey, Gretchen, Jeni, and I took turns visiting the print facility to see the first pages of our baby m
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine3 min read
Sweet Nothings Mini Pillows
Finished sizes: 5" square and 5" x 7½" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 6" x 14 ½" cream wool for backgrounds• 6" x 8" red/white herringbone wool for hearts and background• 2" square red check wool for heart• 2 ½" square dark red hand-dyed wool
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Sophie’s Garden
Finished quilt size: 69" square  Finished block size: 14" square Finished pillow size: 24" square PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY INTERMEDIATE • 1 ¼ yards each of 3 cream prints• ¼ yard each of 13 small dark prints• ¾ yard each of 4 green tonals• 2 yards
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Stitchers Almanac: Spring
Finished size: 18" square PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER PART ONE OF TWO Kim and Katie used Granny’s Legacy artisan-dyed wools for this project; product numbers are listed in parentheses. The Pressing Affair sheet can be purchased from their we
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Lavender Lamb Punched Pocket
Finished size: 6" x 7" (not including strap) POCKET PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 12" square weavers cloth• 8" square wool or backing fabric of choice• 16" to 20" length of twill tape or ribbon• Valdani size 8 perle cotton in lavender (P10),
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Sam
Finished size: 14" x 22" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 20" x 28" monks cloth, linen, or burlap for rug foundation• ¼ yard red wool for the background• 10" x 15" total in shades of white and soft blue wool for stripes and stars on the hat• 8"
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine1 min read
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine
Editor & Publishing Director Judith L. Williamson Technical Editor Deanna Hodson Creative Director Elizabeth Beese Graphic Designers Erin Ellison, Ellen Rooney Photographer Keri Seevers Photo Stylist Tonya Robey Illustrator Roxanne LeMoine Advertisin
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Strawberry Cart Pillow Cover
Finished size: 18" x 30" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 1 yard cream with red stripe for background and ruffle• 7" square each of 3 red wools for strawberries• 7" x 14" green wool for leaves and stems• 7" square light green wool for strawberr
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine5 min read
Flowering Stars
Finished quilt size: 19½" x 24" Finished block size: 4" square  PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER • 7" x 10" each of 12 assorted dark prints for stars• 7" x 10" each of 12 assorted tan prints for backgrounds• ⅓ yard cream solid for embroidered cir
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine6 min read
Designer Favorites
When I first started stitching, it was out of necessity. I saw a wool appliqué pillow at a shop and loved the medium and craftsmanship. This pillow had a $200 price tag. I had just retired from teaching primary school, and money was tight. So, I went
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Stocking Brigade
Finished quilt size: 57" x 74" Finished block size: 8" x 14" PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY INTERMEDIATE □ 2 ¼ yards light gray tonal for background□ ¾ yard each of 5 darks in red, green, and blue solids, gold small print, and black small print for stoc
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COLORFUL PERSPECTIVE! OUR SPIN ON Snow Days
Check out the happy fella in Gail Pan’s Snow Days from our Winter 2015 issue. I’ve always loved Gail’s work and was excited to finally make one of her pieces. Jeni and I met Gail at the Spring 2011 International Quilt Market in Salt Lake City. It was
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WE’RE EMBRACING Digital!
Starting with the Spring 2024 issue, the print version of Primitive Quilts and Projects will be discontinued. Due to the increased cost of printing and postage, we will be forced to stop producing the magazine in the current printed format. The good
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Sunrise
Quilted by Darlene Szabo of Sew Graceful Quilting Finished quilt size: 60½" x 76½" Finished block size: 16" square PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY BEGINNER □ 12 fat quarters of cream prints for block backgrounds□ ⅝ yard each of three navy prints for appl
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Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine
Publishing Director Judith L. Williamson Creative Director Jenifer Gaston Editorial Director Gretchen Smith Contributing Editor & Art Director Elizabeth Beese Graphic Designers Erin Ellison, Ellen Rooney Photographer Keri Seevers Photo Stylist Tonya
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine6 min read
Changing With The Times
My artistic style has always been influenced by my love of reproduction quilts and needlework. So much of my inspiration comes from living in several states where primitive and colonial styles prevail. One of my favorite things to do is to attend fes
Primitive Quilts and Projects Magazine6 min read
Clara’s Christmas
Finished quilt size: 42" square Finished center block size: 17" square Finished ornament block size: 6" square PROJECT LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY INTERMEDIATE □ 2 yards mottled cream cotton for backgrounds□ 1¼ yards total assorted dark and light green flann
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