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Fresh Fabric Treats
with your favorite Moda Bake Shop designers
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YUMMY PROJECTS TO SEW
FROM JELLY ROLLS, LAYER CAKES & MORE
Text, Photography, and Artwork copyright © 2011 by C&T Publishing, Inc.
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Fresh fabric treats : 16 yummy projects from jelly rolls, layer cakes & more--with your favorite Moda
Bake Shop designers.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-60705-351-4 (softcover)
1. Machine quilting--Patterns. 2. Patchwork--Patterns. 3. Quilting--Computer network resources.
I. C&T Publishing. II. Title.
TT835.F748 2011
746.46’041--dc22
2010039159
Printed in China
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Contents
Introduction . . . 5
A few words from Mark Dunn, owner and
president of Moda Fabrics
Equivalent Measures . . . 7
Precut Choices from Moda
Bake Shop Recipes
Pretty and useful projects from quilts to totes
April in Paris Quilt 8
Super Stars Quilt 13
Flag Baby Quilt and Banner 18
Rock Garden Quilt 24
It’s a Picnic Kind of Day Quilt 30
Wonky Nine-Patch Quilt 40
Summer Sorbet Quilt 44
Block Holder Books 50
Gathered Table Runner 55
Vintage Postage Stamp Pillow 58
Pack ‘N’ Go Tote 66
Make Life Sewing Kit 74
Jewelry Wallet 78
Zippity Doodle Bag 92
“Shirt Off My Bag” Tiny Tote Bag 99
The September Bag, Laptop Sleeve,
and Storage Pouch 104
Finishing Touches . . . 121
A little how-to help to layer, quilt, and bind
your quilt
Meet the Chefs . . . 125
Your favorite Moda Bake Shop Designers
4 Fresh Fabric Treats
Introduction
I first became involved in the world of quiltmaking in the 1970s, when this
traditional art form was experiencing an exciting renaissance—partly in
response to the 1976 United States bicentennial celebrations. Today we’re in
the midst of another modern revival of this art form that is equally exciting.
In the 1970s, factors that contributed to the evolution of quiltmaking included
the introduction of fine quilting by machine, and later, the longarm quilting
machine. Both made quilting less time-consuming and more achievable.
An important factor in today’s quiltmaking rebirth is the introduction of precut
fabrics. Many people are turning to quilting as an outlet for creativity as well as
a form of “therapy” in response to hectic, demanding modern lifestyles. Moda’s
precuts take some of the stress out of the process. By eliminating the need for
lots of tedious and time-consuming rotary cutting, precuts enable a quiltmaker
to complete piecing a project in a matter of days rather than weeks.
You’ll see a selection of Moda precuts in this book (page 7). These precut
fabrics come in different sizes for different applications. For example, Jelly Rolls
are perfect for strip quilting, while Charm Squares and Layer Cakes are great
for patchwork. And precuts are handy for making non-quilt projects, such as
tote bags and pillows.
Mixing and matching the variety of precuts with Moda’s beautiful and varied
fabric collections creates endless possibilities. Whether you are making a tra-
ditional family heirloom, a museum-quality art quilt, or anything in between,
precut fabrics can be all or part of your creation. Precuts are also excellent for
beginning sewing and for quick and easy patterns.
If you are familiar with Moda Bake Shop (www.modabakeshop.com), you know
that there we offer online patterns using precuts for so many creative projects,
created by a group of talented designers. In this book, you will see exciting new
patterns created by some of your favorite Bake Shop designers. There’s some-
thing for everyone—from full-size quilts to sewing kits to a bag for carrying a
laptop computer—and something for every skill level.
This book celebrates Moda precuts and all the great projects you can create with
them. I hope our Moda precut fabrics make your sewing enjoyable and rewarding.
—Mark Dunn, owner and president of Moda Fabrics
Introduction 5
6 Fresh Fabric Treats
EQUIVALENT MEASURES
It’s time to cook up a special delight, and there’s no easier
way to do it than using precut fabrics. Toss in a few of these
handy ingredients for instant sewing satisfaction.
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1. F at Quarter Bundle: Contains 1 4. Honey Bun: Contains 40 strips,
of each print in a collection; each each 11/2˝ × 45˝.
fat quarter is 18˝ × 22˝.
5. J elly Roll: Contains 40 strips,
2. C harm Pack: Contains 42 squares; each 21/2˝ × 45˝.
each Charm Square is 5˝ × 5˝.
6. Layer Cake: Contains 42 squares,
3. D essert Roll: Contains 10 strips, each 10˝ × 10˝.
each 5˝ × 45˝.
7. Turnover: Contains 80 triangles
6˝ (2 of each print in a collection).
Introduction 7
Recipe:
April in Paris Quilt
CHEF: Lissa Alexander
YIELD: 1 quilt, finished size
571/˝ × 571/˝
2 2
8 Fresh Fabric Treats
What’s not to love about Paris in the springtime? The
city is awash with color—cherry and apple blossoms,
daffodils, and other flowers in every variety. The colorful
greens and floral prints in this quilt remind me of the
colors of the Tuileries Gardens.
Ingredients Instructions
Foundation: 1 Layer Cake in Bella Note: All seam allowances are 1/4˝.
Solids
BLOCK ASSEMBLY
Strips: 1 Jelly Roll and 1 Honey Bun
1. On one corner of the Layer Cake square, mark 1˝ from each edge.
or scraps totaling 4 yards (If using
Repeat on the opposite corner. These marks will be your placement guide
scraps, cut them into assorted strips
for the first strip.
varying in width from 1˝–21/2˝.)
1˝
Backing and binding: 33/4 yards fabric 1˝ Place edge
of first strip.
• Cut 1 section 62˝ × width of
10˝
fabric for the backing.
• Cut 1 section 62˝ × 22˝ for
1˝
the backing. 10˝ 1˝
• Cut 4 lengthwise strips
2. Start with a 14˝-long strip. All other strips are various lengths. Align
21/2˝ × 62˝ for the double-
the first strip right side down diagonally along the 1˝ marks. Each end of
fold binding.
the strip should extend at least 1/2˝ beyond the edge of the Layer Cake square.
Batting: 62˝ × 62˝
Tip
Do you have a lot of scraps?
Using 2 Layer Cakes as the foun-
dation blocks will yield a quilt
8 blocks × 10 rows measuring
761/2˝ × 951/2˝.
April in Paris Quilt 9
