Quilt in a Day

This heavy gauge plastic template can be used with any quilt you wish to dress up with a unique finish. Use it to make a vine and leaves border, a waved edge, or a scalloped edge. Template comes with a 16-page instructional booklet.

The patterns for Magic Vine Quilt originated in a 1930's newspaper quilt column written by Florence LaGanke Harris. As part of the series, LaGanke presented one new pattern each week. In addition to the pattern, the reader was treated to a fictitious story about a quilt group and their leader, Nancy Page. In the group, they shared stories, and decided on what colors to use for their flowers.

Twenty-two flowers are appliquéd in rows with twinning vines and a variety of flowers.  Whimsical flowers and leaves are easily made, using light-weight paper backed adhesive or the quick turn method using non-woven fusible interfacing. The outside edges are finished with a variety of techniques: satin stitch, blanket stitch, blind hem stitch, and hand applique.

Magic Vine takes on a traditional 1930's look by using reproduction fabrics or bright and contemporary with vibrant batiks. Flowers can be embellished with hand or machine stitches, beads, and crystals.

Also included is assistance on fabric selection and yardage and cutting charts for all five quilt sizes. Bonus projects are included. The book is conveniently bound in wire-o to lay flat.