Essential guide making pineapple blocks

You will need For the clementine: ■ Three (3) orange fabrics – 5in square of each ■ Green fabric for leaves – 6in x 3½in ■ Toy stuffing ■ A doll needle, at least 3in long ■ Pale green stranded cotton

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. ■ HST = h

You will need ■ Selection of greys/black fabrics (Set 1) – 2¼yds ■ Selection of cream/taupe fabrics (Set 2) – 2¼yds ■ Red contrast fabrics (Set 3) – ⅞yd ■ Border – ⅞yd ■ Backing* – 4¼yds (optional) ■

Create celebration and nature-inspired blocks with these two gorgeous ideas by Kate Eastwood

NOTES ■ Seam allowances are ¼in, unless otherwise noted. ■ Press seams open, unless otherwise instructed. ■ RST = right sides together. ■ WST = wrong sides together. ■ WOF = width of fabric. FABRICS A

Although the Storm at Sea quilt looks like it has complex curves it is created by using a combination of three simple blocks. Traditionally created in blues to reflect the sea, this is easily adapted