Sewing & Quilting

• McCall’s M7324 4-in-1 blouse pattern in sizes 6-22
• Threadcount Duo Wrap Skirts pattern in sizes XS-XL
• Master your machine with Janome - the essential guide to better sewing

This month, we’re embracing the great outdoors, sharing projects inspired by wildlife, beautiful botanicals and makes you can use outside in the garden!

This month, we’re celebrating the magic of Easter, with our very own Quilt Now Easter egg hunt to win a fabulous prize worth £300! Inside you’ll find a heap of quilting inspiration, including quick-make projects and techniques you’ll want to try again and again.

This month, we’re diving headfirst into spring with a colourful selection of inspiring quilts and smaller makes to keep your sewing machine busy all season long. We’re breaking free of our comfort zones and pushing ourselves to try new techniques and push our skills to the next level.

This month, we’re sharing the quilting love, with a charming collection of gorgeous quilts and thoughtful gifts we hope you’ll fall head over heels for. We’re looking ahead to spring and have packed this issue with step-by-step projects to refresh your home décor. And don’t miss out on part two of our exciting new quilt-along with Jennie Rayment!

This month, we’re diving head-first into the new year with 19 fresh designs to kick-start your quilting, including everything from geometric quilts to cute cushions and bags. Enjoy our exclusive block-maker templates and project book from Paula Steel and learn to sew a world of new quilting blocks. And don’t miss out on part one of our exciting new quilt-along with Jennie Rayment!

Whether you’re a casual or a smart dresser, we have your wardrobe covered this month with two fantastic patterns. The McCall’s M6953 dress is a must have for the party season, but equally at home as a pretty spring dress. With four different hem lengths, a fitted princess seamed bodice and box pleats it’s a great way to improve your skills. For a quick and comfortable weekend wear pattern try the Simple Sew Poppy top and dress, which is great for a beginner with a soft pleats that drape from the neckline and an easy back keyhole button closure.

This month, we’re embracing winter, creating cosy quilts and to see us through Christmas and beyond!  

Don’t miss our brand-new 6-part quilt-a-long series featuring this stunning design and step-by step instructions from top designer Jennie Rayment.

Each issue of Quilt Now will develop your skills and inspire you with the UK’s best patchwork and quilting projects, techniques and tips. Subscribe before 23rd November to ensure you receive the first part of the quilt-a-long which begins in issue 57.

What’s included:

• Japanese Floral Fat Quarter bundle From Craft Cotton Company
• 1.5m background and backing fabric
• 45x60” Heritage wadding

This month, we’re feeling all sparkly and thinking ahead to the most magical time of the year – Christmas!  

This month, we’re cosying up to autumn, sharing lots of beautiful quilts and smaller projects to inspire you to keep your sewing machine busy!

This month, we’re embracing the rainbow, providing you with all the projects, features and inspiration you need to inject some colour into your quilty world. 

This month, we’re getting holiday ready, with sunny projects inspired by some of our favourite places and plenty of summer sewing inspiration

This month’s free Kwik Sew 4215 pattern is the perfect summer dress, with on-trend ruffle sleeves and two neckline choices – V-neck and round neck – making it great for weddings and garden parties. Add two versatile separates to your wardrobe with the free Simple Sew Sophia Top and Skirt pattern. It’s a great way to build your sewing skills and master zips and pleating.

Here at Quilt Now Towers we've been stepping up our skills with this issue's fabulous free gift and inspirational project. Clamshells are an effective way to embellish projects, especially with our how-to applique guide!

Starting to think about sewing for autumn? This issue is packed with new-season style ideas and projects for your home and wardrobe. Sew your free Lisette dress pattern in a bold summer print or make the tunic in a staple plain ready for leggings and boots. Make an easy wrap skirt for your late summer wardrobe or try your hand at drafting Chinelo Bally’s high-low top for a stylish addition to any outfit. With a nod to autumn weather, make our Scandi garland or add a little home-sewn storage with the geo circle pouch or hanging pockets. Why not have a go at upcycling and make our budget-friendly chevron cushion or Chanel-inspired jacket – both made from old jeans. We’ve got bags for all occasions so if you’ve got a last-minute beach holiday or weekend away, the spacious retro beaded bag is just the thing. You can even get ahead for the start of the new term and make a personalised book bag for your child.

The Quilt Now team has been busy soaking up the sun this month, and are all set for al-fresco sewing with our free gift of English paper piecing templates and project book.  Half hexies are a versatile shape to create amazing designs and are perfect for beginners and experienced EPPers alike!

We also have a gorgeous storage case for your EPP shapes and fabrics, with interchangeable travel pocket.

Get ready for high summer with this issue packed full of stylish projects for your wardrobe, home and kids. The free pattern hits this summer’s hot trend head on with five sleeve options to choose from and four cups sizes, ensuring a perfect fit. Stay classy with our wide leg trouser projects or if you’re looking for a quick fix project try The Diamond dress. While the weather is good embrace the outdoors and organise your next camping trip with the simple tent tidy project or for summer city breaks Sew Caroline’s Travellers tote back pack - the perfect accompaniment to any outfit. We've gone crazy for dogs this issue so sew your own fun Dog House or for a more portable pooch sew the Dachshund wrist rest, which would make a great gift. For the kids we’re ready for the holidays with the Sleepover duffle and Ruffle peasant top meaning everything you need to sew your own style is here!

Love Sewing 42 comes with a free McCall's dressmaking pattern.  M7408 is tunic top and dress pattern with maxi, knee length and hip lengths plus different sleeve options and trim variations in sizes 6-26.  PLUS claim a FREE second pattern with our special postaway offer for a 50s Threadcount dress design (while stocks last)