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MODERN<br />

BY<br />

THE<br />

MEET OUR<br />

SUPERIOR SOLIDS<br />

YARD<br />

Find your<br />

favorite fabrics<br />

New<br />

projects you'll love


from <strong>the</strong><br />

editor<br />

Starburst<br />

close-up<br />

Solidly in Love<br />

132 West 36th Street<br />

4th Floor<br />

New York, NY 10018<br />

T: 212.840.3250<br />

F: 212.921.8204<br />

E: info@benartex.com<br />

I: www.benartex.com<br />

As you may have guessed from our cover quilt, we’re<br />

ecstatic about our new Superior Solids! We know modern quilters<br />

love to work with solid fabrics, and we can’t say enough about our<br />

50 new colors. This new line of high-quality solids have a soft hand<br />

and rich, saturated appearance. You’ll see <strong>the</strong> Superior Solids a few<br />

times in this issue—Tara Miller used <strong>the</strong>m in our cover quilt, Starburst<br />

(see p. 8), we officially introduce <strong>the</strong>m in a Fabric Spotlight on p. 4,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>y also play a central role in this issue’s <strong>Modern</strong> with a Twist<br />

feature (see p. 6). Ask for <strong>the</strong>m at your local quilt shop—we know<br />

you’ll fall in love too!<br />

Publisher: Benartex, LLC<br />

Editorial Director: Susan Neill<br />

Editor: Lisa Swenson Ruble<br />

Art Director: Julie Lambert<br />

Photographer: Paula Kennedy Photography<br />

& Erin Su<strong>the</strong>rland Photography<br />

Tech Editor: Lucy Fazely<br />

Volume 3, Issue 4<br />

Of course, our e-zine isn’t solely focused on solids. The<br />

bright and bold Color Pop quilt on p. 12 features Christa Watson’s<br />

Geo Pop collection and Sarah Lauzon explores a gradating design<br />

with Pearl Reflections prints in her Disappearing Plaid wall quilt on<br />

p. 16. Check out Lemon Linens on p. 20 for ideas to freshen up your<br />

kitchen with our modern Lemon Fresh fabrics.<br />

Beyond projects, you’ll also find free quilt patterns, our<br />

fabric gallery, and product and social media spotlights. We hope you<br />

enjoy this issue of <strong>Modern</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Yard</strong>!<br />

Happy Sewing!<br />

Susan<br />

Susan Neill<br />

www.benartex.com<br />

Have you checked out our website?<br />

You’ll find all our latest fabrics (as well<br />

as old favorites) organized <strong>by</strong> our three<br />

studios: Benartex, Kanvas and Contempo.<br />

We also have a wide variety of free quilt<br />

patterns to download featuring our fabrics.<br />

Follow us on social media:<br />

Have a question about a project in this<br />

issue? Interested in submitting a project<br />

or article idea for our next issue?<br />

Email modern<strong>by</strong><strong>the</strong>yard@gmail.com<br />

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New<br />

projects you'll love<br />

contents<br />

MODERN BY THE YARD<br />

12.<br />

24.<br />

Fabric gallery<br />

NEW COLLECTIONS<br />

TO ASK FOR AT YOUR<br />

LOCAL QUILT SHOP<br />

Projects<br />

8. STARBURST<br />

Simple solids make this<br />

sleek design pop off <strong>the</strong> wall<br />

12. COLOR POP<br />

One block done two ways<br />

makes an ultra modern lap<br />

quilt<br />

4. FABRIC SPOTLIGHT<br />

Our new Superior Solids<br />

can’t wait for an invitation<br />

into your sewing room<br />

6. MODERN WITH A TWIST<br />

Bold solids at work in some<br />

classic favorite blocks<br />

16. DISAPPEARING PLAID<br />

Go from light to dark<br />

using a cool palette of<br />

pearlescent prints<br />

15. STOCK YOUR STUDIO<br />

New year, new supplies;<br />

check out <strong>the</strong>se<br />

must-haves!<br />

20. LEMON LINENS<br />

Add a little citrus flair to<br />

your kitchen decor<br />

Features<br />

2. EDITOR’S NOTE<br />

19. SEWCIAL MEDIA<br />

Add some sparkle to<br />

your feed with <strong>the</strong>se<br />

recommendations<br />

24. PROJECT GALLERY<br />

New free quilt patterns for<br />

your 2020 to-do list<br />

32. LOOKING FOR MORE?<br />

Keep in touch and<br />

don’t miss an issue of<br />

<strong>Modern</strong> <strong>by</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Yard</strong><br />

MODERN<br />

BY<br />

THE<br />

MEET OUR<br />

SUPERIOR SOLIDS<br />

YARD<br />

Find your<br />

favorite fabrics<br />

On <strong>the</strong> cover STARBURST BY TARA MILLER<br />

FEATURING SUPERIOR SOLIDS<br />

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fabric<br />

spotlight<br />

We’re excited to introduce you to our new Superior Solids<br />

collection! These high quality solids have a soft hand and cut and<br />

sew beautifully. You’ll love <strong>the</strong>m!<br />

Superior Solids are available in fifty<br />

luscious shades, from soft Bubble<br />

Gum Pink to cheery Sunshine Yellow<br />

and fresh Citron Green, and dreamy<br />

Caribbean Blue to rich Eggplant. The<br />

line even includes a wide range of<br />

grays—must-haves for most modern<br />

quilters! See all fifty colors on <strong>the</strong><br />

opposite page and click here for color<br />

names and skus.<br />

Try <strong>the</strong>m out today; ask for <strong>the</strong>m at<br />

your local quilt shop.<br />

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OUR FABULOUS FIFTY<br />

These solids open <strong>the</strong> door wide to a whole new world of color. Fifty different hues<br />

(with more to come!) provide plenty of options for a solids-only quilt, or as coordinates<br />

to your favorite prints. You’ll love both <strong>the</strong> feel of <strong>the</strong>se fabrics and <strong>the</strong> pop of color <strong>the</strong>y<br />

bring to your next project.<br />

See a project made with Superior Solids on pg 8.<br />

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MODERN<br />

with a twist<br />

Transforming traditional blocks<br />

We’re continuing our celebration of our new Superior Solids collection here and showing some of our most<br />

popular <strong>Modern</strong> with a Twist favorites reinvented in bold new palettes. Block design and fabric choices come<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r to create surprising new patterns that we think you’ll love! We’ll be sharing directions for making<br />

<strong>the</strong>se blocks on social media—make sure you follow us to find <strong>the</strong>m!<br />

Big & Bold Monkey Wrench<br />

Big & Bold Monkey Wrench<br />

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Big & Bold Monkey Wrench<br />

Working exclusively in solids offers<br />

so many opportunities to play with<br />

color palettes: Subdued or bright,<br />

monochromatic or all <strong>the</strong> colors of<br />

<strong>the</strong> rainbow. One easy way to make<br />

a classic block modern is to choose<br />

a boldly bright unexpected color<br />

combination. The contrast <strong>the</strong>se colors<br />

create allow <strong>the</strong> crisp lines of <strong>the</strong> design<br />

to shine—minimalism at its best.<br />

Imagine this Monkey Wrench block<br />

enlarged so that just one block makes<br />

<strong>the</strong> entire quilt. Bold and beautiful!<br />

Solid Lineup:<br />

Tangerine (3000B-31)<br />

Ciron (3000B-48)<br />

Purple (3000B-68)<br />

Follow <strong>the</strong> Leader Flying<br />

Follow The Leader Flying<br />

Geese<br />

Follow <strong>the</strong> Leader Flying<br />

What can’t you do with Flying Geese? This<br />

is one of <strong>the</strong> most versatile patchwork units<br />

ever. Stack <strong>the</strong>m, combine <strong>the</strong>m, use <strong>the</strong>m<br />

for star points…<strong>the</strong>y’re simple to make and<br />

fun to design with. This block uses four<br />

stacked units that “follow” each o<strong>the</strong>r and a<br />

controlled color palette. Shades of gray are<br />

a popular modern background choice, and<br />

pairing those grays with a monochromatic<br />

palette of trendy teal creates a design with<br />

maximum graphic impact.<br />

Solid Lineup:<br />

Gray (3000B-08)<br />

Medium Gray (3000B-11)<br />

Turquoise (3000B-84)<br />

Teal (3000B-86)<br />

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Improv Log Cabin<br />

3Improv Log Cabin<br />

Use a neutral palette of varying shades from<br />

Improv Log Cabin<br />

white to black to create a dramatic Log Cabin<br />

design. Instead of choosing a more traditional<br />

lights versus darks layout, this block mixes up<br />

<strong>the</strong> values as logs are added for a boxy modern<br />

patchwork feel. Play around with narrow improv<br />

piecing insets on some of <strong>the</strong> logs to add<br />

splashes of bold color that pop off <strong>the</strong> neutral<br />

background.<br />

Rainbow Drunkard’s Path<br />

Solid Lineup:<br />

Dove (3000B-01)<br />

Gray (3000B-08)<br />

White (3000B-09)<br />

Medium Gray<br />

(3000B-11)<br />

Black (3000B-12)<br />

Charcoal (3000B-13)<br />

Squash (3000B-30)<br />

Sunshine (3000B-32)<br />

Lime (3000B-42)<br />

Purple (3000B-68)<br />

Turquoise (3000B-84)<br />

Rainbow Drunkard's Path<br />

Sometimes in quilting it’s all about size, and solids<br />

offer you huge flexibility—no need to worry about<br />

<strong>the</strong> scale of a print working in your design! This<br />

Drunkard’s Path uses sixteen small quarter-circle units<br />

and a full spectrum of colors in an inspired modern<br />

interpretation. A simple layout emphasizes <strong>the</strong> rainbow<br />

effect, and each color stands out from <strong>the</strong> neutral<br />

background. We chose Dove—a hue that makes you<br />

wonder…is it gray? is it taupe? Ei<strong>the</strong>r way, it works well<br />

with so many colors!<br />

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Rainbow Drunkard’s Path<br />

Solid Lineup:<br />

Dove (3000B-01)<br />

Light Yellow (3000B-03)<br />

Scarlet (3000B-20)<br />

Bubble Gum (3000B-25)<br />

Berry (3000B-28)<br />

Squash (3000B-30)<br />

Tangerine (3000B-31)<br />

Sunshine (3000B-32)<br />

Lime (3000B-42)<br />

Citron (3000B-48)<br />

Olive (3000B-49)<br />

Dark Blue (3000B-54)<br />

Grape (3000B-62)<br />

Purple (3000B-68)<br />

Lilac (3000B-60)<br />

Turquoise (3000B-84)<br />

Teal (3000B-86)<br />

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STARBURST


intermediate<br />

A bold palette and clean lines make this twoblock<br />

design shine!<br />

Designed <strong>by</strong>: Tara Miller; quilt district<br />

From <strong>the</strong> Citron:<br />

(16) 2-½” x 6-½” pieces<br />

(5) 3-⅝” x WOF strips; subcut into (64) each of<br />

Template B and Template Br<br />

From <strong>the</strong> Purple:<br />

(4) 3-⅝” x WOF strips; subcut into (48) of Template A<br />

Finished Size: 36” square<br />

Block Count & Size: (4) 18” square<br />

Fabric: Superior Solids collection<br />

Diagram 2<br />

Materials<br />

• 1/2 yard Superior Solids Green (#3000B-45)<br />

• 7/8 yard Superior Solids Citron (#3000B-48)<br />

• 5/8 yard Superior Solids Purple (#3000B-68)<br />

• 1-1/8 yards Superior Solids Eggplant, includes<br />

binding (#3000B-64)<br />

• 1-1/4 yards backing fabric<br />

• 44” square of batting<br />

Note: Keep <strong>the</strong> edges adjoining <strong>the</strong> 90-degree corner<br />

of <strong>the</strong> template along <strong>the</strong> straight of <strong>the</strong> grain as<br />

shown.<br />

From <strong>the</strong> Eggplant:<br />

(3) 3-⅝” x WOF strips; subcut into (32) of Template A<br />

(16) 2-½” x 6-½” pieces<br />

(4) 2-¼” x WOF strips for binding<br />

Download <strong>the</strong> templates here<br />

Cutting/Preparation<br />

From <strong>the</strong> Green:<br />

(16) 2-½” x 6-½” pieces<br />

(2) 3-⅝” x WOF strips; subcut into (16) each of<br />

Template B and Template Br<br />

Make <strong>the</strong> Blocks<br />

1. Sew a Citron B piece to a Purple A piece. Sew a<br />

Citron Br piece to <strong>the</strong> opposite side of <strong>the</strong> A piece.<br />

Trim to measure 3-½” square. Make 32 Citron/Purple<br />

units.<br />

Diagram 1<br />

Diagram 3<br />

Note: Keep <strong>the</strong> edges adjoining <strong>the</strong> 90-degree corner<br />

of <strong>the</strong> template along <strong>the</strong> straight of <strong>the</strong> grain as<br />

shown.<br />

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2. In <strong>the</strong> same way, make 16 Green/Purple units and<br />

32 Citron/Eggplant units.<br />

Diagram 4<br />

5. Sew (1) each 2-½” x 6-½” Eggplant, Citron and<br />

Green pieces toge<strong>the</strong>r lengthwise to make a strip unit.<br />

Make a total of (16) strip units.<br />

Diagram 4<br />

3. Lay out (1) Citron/Purple, (1) Green/Purple, and (2)<br />

Citron/Eggplant units into (2) rows of (2) units each.<br />

Sew into rows and join <strong>the</strong> rows to make (1) star unit.<br />

Make a total of (16) Eggplant/Purple star units.<br />

Diagram 5<br />

Diagram 7<br />

6. Lay out (4) Eggplant/Purple star units, (1) Purple<br />

star unit, and (4) strip units into (3) rows of (3) units<br />

each. Sew <strong>the</strong> units into rows and join <strong>the</strong> rows to<br />

make an 18-½” square block. Make a total of (4)<br />

blocks.<br />

Diagram 5<br />

4. In <strong>the</strong> same way, join (4) Citron/Purple units to<br />

make a Purple Star unit. Make (4) Purple star units.<br />

Diagram 8<br />

Diagram 6<br />

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Assemble <strong>the</strong> Quilt<br />

1. Lay out <strong>the</strong> (4) blocks into (2) rows of (2) block each. Sew <strong>the</strong> blocks into rows and join <strong>the</strong> rows to complete <strong>the</strong><br />

quilt top.<br />

2. Layer <strong>the</strong> backing right side down, batting and quilt top right side up. Baste to secure and quilt as desired. Trim<br />

backing and batting even with <strong>the</strong> quilt top.<br />

3. Use <strong>the</strong> (4) 2-¼” x WOF Eggplant binding strips to bind <strong>the</strong> quilt.<br />

Quilt Layout Diagram<br />

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COLOR POP<br />

Graphic geometric prints stand out in<br />

this one-block fun modern quilt.


easy<br />

Designed <strong>by</strong>: Sherry Shish; powered <strong>by</strong> quilting<br />

Finished Size: 60" square<br />

Finished Block Count & Size:<br />

(16) 15" square<br />

Fabric: Geo Pop <strong>by</strong> Christa Watson for Contempo<br />

Studio and Superior Solids<br />

Materials<br />

Block A fabrics:<br />

• 3/8 yard each of:<br />

Op Squares Red (#3428-10)<br />

Op Squares Raspberry (#3428-22)<br />

Op Squares Yellow (#3428-33)<br />

Op Squares Orange (#3428-38)<br />

Op Squares Kelly (#3428-44)<br />

Op Squares Turquoise (#3428-84)<br />

Tiny Hex Sky Blue (#3429-05)<br />

Tiny Hex Magenta (#3429-63)<br />

From each Block B color:<br />

(28) 3” squares<br />

(4) 3” x 5-½” pieces<br />

From <strong>the</strong> Mosaic Dots Black/Grey:<br />

(7) 2-¼” x WOF strips for binding<br />

From <strong>the</strong> White Solid:<br />

(40) 5-1/2” squares<br />

(64) 3” x 5-1/2” pieces<br />

(288) 3” squares<br />

Make <strong>the</strong> Blocks<br />

A Block<br />

1. Draw a diagonal line on <strong>the</strong> wrong side of (4) 3”<br />

White squares. Position a marked square right<br />

sides toge<strong>the</strong>r on opposite corners of (1) 5-½” Op<br />

Squares Yellow square. Sew on <strong>the</strong> drawn line, trim<br />

seam allowance to ¼”, and press open. Repeat on<br />

<strong>the</strong> remaining (2) corners<br />

Figure<br />

to make<br />

1<br />

(1) square-in-asquare<br />

unit. Make a total of (5) units.<br />

Block B fabrics:<br />

• 3/8 yard each of:<br />

Diamond Pop Red (#3425-19)<br />

Diamond Pop Grey/Yellow (#3425-33)<br />

Diamond Pop Green/blue (#3425-54)<br />

Diamond Pop Magenta (#3425-63)<br />

Mosaic Dots Fuchsia (#3426-26)<br />

Mosaic Dots Grey/Yellow (#3426-33)<br />

Mosaic Dots Blue/Green (#3426-55)<br />

Tiny Hex Red/Orange (#3429-19)<br />

• 5/8 yard Mosaic Dots Black/Grey for binding<br />

(#3426-12)<br />

• 3-3/4 yards Superior Solids White (#3000B-09)<br />

• 4 yards backing fabric<br />

• 68” square of batting<br />

Cutting/Preparation<br />

NOTE: Divide <strong>the</strong> 16 colors into blocks A and B.<br />

From each Block A color:<br />

(5) 5-1/2” squares<br />

(4) 3” x 5-1/2” pieces<br />

(8) 3” squares<br />

Diagram 1<br />

2. Draw a diagonal line on <strong>the</strong> wrong side of (2)<br />

3” White squares and (2) 3” Op Squares Yellow<br />

squares. Position a marked white square right sides<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r on (1) end of (1) 3” x 5-½” Op Squares<br />

Yellow piece. Sew on <strong>the</strong> drawn line, trim seam<br />

allowance to ¼” and press open. Repeat on <strong>the</strong><br />

opposite side to<br />

Figure<br />

make a White/Yellow<br />

2<br />

flying geese<br />

unit. Make (4).<br />

Diagram 2<br />

Figure 3<br />

3. In <strong>the</strong> same way, use (1) 3” x 5-½” White piece and<br />

(2) 3” marked Op Squares Yellow squares to make a<br />

Yellow/White flying geese unit. Make (4).<br />

Diagram 3<br />

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4. Sew (1) flying geese unit each from Steps 2 and 3<br />

to make a double flying geese unit. Make (4).<br />

4. Sew (1) flying geese unit each from Steps 2 and 3<br />

to make a double flying geese unit. Make (4).<br />

Diagram 4<br />

5. Lay out (5) square-in-a-square units and (4) double<br />

flying geese units into (3) rows of (3) units each,<br />

noting orientation of <strong>the</strong> units. Sew <strong>the</strong> units into<br />

rows and join <strong>the</strong> rows to make <strong>the</strong> 15-½” square<br />

block. Make a total of (8) different A blocks.<br />

Diagram 9<br />

5. Sew toge<strong>the</strong>r units from steps 1 and 4 to make<br />

<strong>the</strong> 15-1/2” square B block. Make a total of (8)<br />

different B blocks.<br />

Diagram 5<br />

B Block<br />

1. Using 3” Mosaic Dots Grey/Yellow Squares and<br />

5-1/2” White squares, follow <strong>the</strong> instructions in step<br />

1 of <strong>the</strong> A block to make (5) square-in-a square<br />

units.<br />

Diagram 6<br />

Diagram 10<br />

Assemble <strong>the</strong> Quilt<br />

1. Lay out <strong>the</strong> A blocks alternating with <strong>the</strong> B blocks<br />

into (4) rows of (4) blocks each. Sew <strong>the</strong> blocks into<br />

rows and join <strong>the</strong> rows to make <strong>the</strong> quilt top.<br />

2. Layer <strong>the</strong> backing right side down, batting and<br />

quilt top right side up. Baste to secure and quilt<br />

as desired. Trim backing and batting even with <strong>the</strong><br />

quilt top.<br />

3. Use <strong>the</strong> (7) 2-¼” x WOF Mosaic Dots Black/Grey<br />

binding strips to bind <strong>the</strong> quilt.<br />

2. Using 3” Mosaic Dots Grey/Yellow squares and 3”<br />

White squares, follow <strong>the</strong> instructions in step 2 of<br />

<strong>the</strong> A block to make (4) White/Mosaic Dots flying<br />

geese units.<br />

Diagram 7<br />

3. In <strong>the</strong> same way, use (1) 3” x 5-½” White piece and<br />

(2) 3” Mosaic Dots Grey/Yellow squares to make a<br />

Mosaic Dots/White flying geese unit. Make (4).<br />

Diagram 8<br />

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Quilt Layout Diagram


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MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS, BOOKS AND MORE<br />

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Say good<strong>by</strong>e to your fabric marking<br />

pen, and hello to <strong>the</strong> ViviLux Laser.<br />

Adding this cool tool to your sewing<br />

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It’s 11 pm, you’ve just started cutting<br />

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2020 may have started, but <strong>the</strong>re’s<br />

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Calendar from <strong>Modern</strong> Quilt Studio.<br />

This large format calendar features<br />

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With a heavy focus on circles, you’ll<br />

also find tips to help you master curved<br />

piecing techniques.<br />

Ctpub.com<br />

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<strong>by</strong> Sue Spargo<br />

Do you sketch out future designs or<br />

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graphed and blank pages ready for<br />

your doodles, thoughts, and more. The<br />

journal is compact: 5-1/4” x 8-3/8”, so<br />

it’s perfect to pop in your purse or tote<br />

for when inspiration strikes while you’re<br />

on <strong>the</strong> go. This is a wonderful gift to<br />

give, so buy two – one for yourself, and<br />

one for a friend.<br />

Shopmartingale.com<br />

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easy<br />

Disappearing<br />

plaid<br />

This wall hanging depends on value<br />

changes to create a gradating<br />

design framed in white.<br />

Designed <strong>by</strong>:<br />

Sarah J. Lauzon; @cera.bee<br />

Finished Size: 40-1/2" x 45"<br />

Fabric: Pearl Reflections and Superior Solids<br />

From Fabric B*:<br />

(1) 3-½” x WOF strip; subcut (16) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

(2) 2” x WOF strips; subcut (2) 2” x 8” pieces and (6) 2”<br />

x 6-½” pieces<br />

From Fabric C:<br />

(8) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

(1) 2” x 8” piece<br />

(3) 2” x 6-½” pieces<br />

From Fabric D:<br />

(32) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

From Fabric E*:<br />

(1) 3-½” x WOF strip; subcut (16) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

From Fabric F:<br />

(16) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

Materials<br />

• 1/4 yard each of:<br />

• A - Pearl Drop Dark Teal (#8813P-84)<br />

• C - Shadow Dandelion Aqua/Teal (#8461P-84)<br />

• D - Beaded Circle Light Peacock (#8464P-52)<br />

• 1/3 yard of B - Floating Dandelion Teal<br />

(#8462P-84)<br />

• 1/8 yard each of:<br />

• E - Pearl Drop Dark Peacock (#8813P-54)<br />

• F - Floating Dandelion Sky Blue (#8462P-05)<br />

• G - Pearl Drop Iris (#8813P-62)<br />

• H -Beaded Circle Light Purple (#8464P-06)<br />

• I - Floating Dandelion White/Purple<br />

(#8462P-06)<br />

• 1-5/8 yards Superior Solids White; includes<br />

binding (#3000B-09)<br />

• 2-1/4 yards backing fabric<br />

• 49” x 54” piece of batting<br />

Cutting/Preparation<br />

Note cutting instructions for directional prints*.<br />

From Fabric A*:<br />

(1) 3-½” x WOF strip; subcut (8) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

(1) 2” x WOF strip; subcut (1) 2” x 8” piece and (3) 2” x<br />

6-½” pieces<br />

From Fabric G*:<br />

(1) 3-½” x WOF strip; subcut (10) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

From Fabric H:<br />

(20) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

From Fabric I:<br />

(10) 2” x 3-½” pieces<br />

From White Solid:<br />

(4) 8” x WOF strips for border<br />

(5) 2-¼” x WOF strips for binding<br />

Make <strong>the</strong> Blocks<br />

Block #1<br />

1. Lay out (2) 2” x 3-½” I, (2) 2” x 3-½” F, and (1) 2” x<br />

3-½” C pieces as shown. Sew toge<strong>the</strong>r lengthwise.<br />

Make (2). Sew to opposite sides of (1) 2” x 8” C<br />

Diagram 1<br />

piece to make (1) light #1 block.<br />

I<br />

F<br />

C<br />

C<br />

F<br />

I<br />

Diagram 1<br />

H D<br />

Diagram 3<br />

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2. In <strong>the</strong> same way, make (2) medium #1 blocks and<br />

(1) dark #1 block.<br />

Diagram 2<br />

H<br />

I<br />

D<br />

Diagram 1 Diagram 2<br />

B D H G E A E G<br />

FB<br />

C<br />

C<br />

F<br />

I<br />

Diagram 2<br />

Block #2<br />

1. Lay out (2) 2” x 3-½” F, (1) 2” x 3-½” C and (1) 2” x<br />

A<br />

2. In <strong>the</strong> same way, Make (2) medium rows and (1)<br />

dark row.<br />

3. Referring to <strong>the</strong> Quilt Layout Diagram, lay out <strong>the</strong><br />

light row, (2) medium rows, and dark row. Sew <strong>the</strong><br />

Drows B Dtoge<strong>the</strong>r H to G make E A<strong>the</strong> E quilt G center.<br />

4. Measure <strong>the</strong> length of <strong>the</strong> quilt across <strong>the</strong> center.<br />

Trim (2) 8” x WOF White strips to that length and<br />

sew to opposite sides of <strong>the</strong> quilt center.<br />

5. Measure <strong>the</strong> width of <strong>the</strong> quilt, including <strong>the</strong><br />

borders just added. Trim (2) 8” x WOF White strips<br />

to that length and sew to <strong>the</strong> top and bottom of <strong>the</strong><br />

quilt center.<br />

3-½” I pieces as shown. Sew toge<strong>the</strong>r lengthwise.<br />

Diagram<br />

Make (2). Sew to opposite Diagram 4<br />

sides 2of (1) 2” x 6-½” C<br />

piece to make (1) Diagram light #2 block. 3 Repeat to make a<br />

Diagram 4<br />

total of (3) HD<br />

Dlight B BD<br />

#2 DH<br />

blocks. H E GA<br />

EE<br />

AG<br />

E G<br />

6. Layer <strong>the</strong> backing right side down, batting and<br />

Diagram 1 Diagram quilt 2 top right side up. Baste to secure and quilt<br />

F C<br />

B F I A A<br />

D as B desired. D H Trim E backing A E Gand batting even with <strong>the</strong><br />

H D B D H Gquilt E Atop.<br />

E G<br />

I F C F I<br />

B<br />

A<br />

C<br />

B<br />

A<br />

C<br />

7. Use <strong>the</strong> (5) 2-¼” x WOF White binding strips to bind<br />

<strong>the</strong> quilt.<br />

H<br />

B<br />

A<br />

Diagram 3<br />

2. In <strong>the</strong> same way, make (6) medium #2 blocks and<br />

Diagram 4<br />

(3) dark #2 blocks. Diagram 3<br />

Diagram 4<br />

F<br />

D<br />

C<br />

C<br />

B<br />

F<br />

B<br />

D<br />

I<br />

H Diagram E A 5E<br />

A<br />

G<br />

D<br />

B<br />

B<br />

D<br />

H<br />

E<br />

A<br />

A<br />

E<br />

G<br />

Diagram 4<br />

Assemble <strong>the</strong> Quilt<br />

1. Lay out (1) light #1 block and (3) light #2 blocks in<br />

a horizonal row. Sew <strong>the</strong> blocks toge<strong>the</strong>r to make<br />

Diagram 5<br />

(1) light row.<br />

Quilt Layout Diagram<br />

Diagram 5<br />

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Sewcial Media<br />

Who do you follow? Between blogs, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and more,<br />

<strong>the</strong>re’s so much inspiration at our fingertips! We’ll introduce you to a few of our favorites.<br />

><br />

IG: #Improv Piecing<br />

If you’re new to it, improv<br />

piecing can seem intimidating—<br />

where are <strong>the</strong> measurements<br />

and cutting directions? Scrolling<br />

through this inspiring hashtag<br />

can offer up some starting<br />

ideas and help minimize <strong>the</strong><br />

fear. Find your favorites (and<br />

maybe some new IG-ers to<br />

follow!) and start playing around<br />

with your own stash to broaden<br />

<strong>the</strong> modern quilting possibilities.<br />

FB:Benartex<br />

Hopefully you already follow<br />

us, but if you don’t, here’s a<br />

heads up—make sure you do<br />

for a chance to win free fabric!<br />

That’s right—we host Win-It<br />

Wednesday contests on both<br />

Facebook and Instagram, as well<br />

as introduce new fabric lines,<br />

offer links to free patterns on<br />

Fridays, and share background<br />

stories from designers on<br />

Showcase Saturdays.<br />

Pinterest: Hexagons<br />

What can you make with a fabric<br />

hexagon? The question should<br />

really be, “what can’t you make?”<br />

Check out <strong>the</strong>se Pinterest-ing<br />

ideas—many of <strong>the</strong> pins include<br />

tutorials or patterns you can<br />

follow—for incorporating this<br />

fun shape into a future project.<br />

And just wait until you fall down<br />

<strong>the</strong> rabbit hole of fussy cutting<br />

your fabrics for hexagons! The<br />

possibilities are endless.<br />

<strong>Modern</strong> Quilt Studio<br />

Follow <strong>the</strong> creative path of Weeks<br />

Ringle and Bill Kerr on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

<strong>Modern</strong> Quilt Studio website.<br />

You’ll see <strong>the</strong>ir latest Benartex<br />

fabric collections (Dreamy!),<br />

professionally styled photos of<br />

quilts <strong>the</strong>y’ve made, and have <strong>the</strong><br />

opportunity to shop for fabrics,<br />

standalone patterns and kits,<br />

and <strong>the</strong>ir gorgeously modern<br />

print publication, <strong>Modern</strong> Quilts<br />

Illustrated.<br />

IG: #Selvedge Quilt<br />

Do you keep your fabric<br />

selvedges? If you don’t, we<br />

predict you will start after seeing<br />

some of <strong>the</strong> amazing quilts made<br />

with <strong>the</strong>m on Instagram. You’ll find<br />

so many different ideas to try!<br />

Selvedges are strippy, scrappy,<br />

and sew much fun, and you’ll run<br />

to your stash, inspired to cut off<br />

and save <strong>the</strong>se informative little<br />

edges. Good thing almost every<br />

fabric has <strong>the</strong>m!<br />

FB: Paula Nadelstern<br />

Make sure that you’re<br />

finding kaleidoscopic quilting<br />

inspiration in your feed <strong>by</strong><br />

following Paula Nadelstern. On<br />

her page, you’ll be treated to<br />

a heads up about her popular<br />

online pop-up shop, see new<br />

creations made with her fabric<br />

and take a peek into her artistic<br />

life. If you love Paula’s fabrics,<br />

here’s ano<strong>the</strong>r opportunity to<br />

see more!<br />

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easy<br />

Designed <strong>by</strong>: Laura Piland, Slice of Pi quilts<br />

Finished Double Oven Mitt: 7” x 32”<br />

Finished Kitchen Towel: 16” x 18-1/2”<br />

Finished Flour Sack Towel: 27” x 28”<br />

Fabric: Lemon Fresh collection<br />

Materials<br />

Double Oven Mitt<br />

• 1/2 yard Bouquet Black (#7833-12)<br />

• 1/3 yard Bouquet White (#7833-09)<br />

• 1/3 yard Citrus Slices for binding (#7839-30)<br />

• 14” x 34” piece of Insul-Bright<br />

• 14” x 36” piece of 100% cotton batting<br />

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Lemon Linens<br />

Add a splash of citrus to your kitchen decor<br />

Kitchen Towels*<br />

(Makes 2)<br />

• 5/8 yard Lemon Stripe Black (#7842-12)<br />

• (2) 16” x 19” Bar Mop Towels<br />

Flour Sack Towels*<br />

(Makes 2)<br />

• 5/8 yard Lemon Toss (#7834-03)<br />

• (2) 28” x 29” Flour Sack Towels<br />

*Washing and drying towels and fabrics sewn to <strong>the</strong>m<br />

before sewing is recommended to manage shrinkage.<br />

Cutting/Preparation<br />

Double Oven Mitt<br />

From Bouquet Black:<br />

(1) 7” x 34” piece<br />

(4) 7” x 9-1/2” pieces<br />

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Diagram 1<br />

From Bouquet White:<br />

(1) 7” x 34” piece<br />

From Citrus Slices:<br />

(3) 2-1/2”-wide bias strips (at least 100” total)<br />

From both Insul-Bright and Cotton Batting:<br />

(1) 7” x 34” piece<br />

(2) 7” x 9-1/2” pieces<br />

Kitchen Towels<br />

From Lemon Stripe Black:<br />

Fussy cut (2) 3” x 18” stripe pieces<br />

Fussy cut (2) 6” x 18” lemon pieces<br />

Flour Sack Towels<br />

From Lemon Slices:<br />

(6) 2” x WOF strips<br />

4. Layer <strong>the</strong> 7” x 34” quilted rectangle Black Bouquet<br />

side down. Position <strong>the</strong> 7” x 9-1/2” quilted pieces on<br />

both ends as shown. Using a plate or bowl as a guide,<br />

trace a curve onto each end. Use scissors to cut along<br />

<strong>the</strong> line through all layers.<br />

Diagram 2<br />

Diagram 2<br />

5. Join <strong>the</strong> (3) 2-1/2”-wide bias strips into a long strip<br />

and press in half lengthwise. Cut (2) 8" strips and bind<br />

<strong>the</strong> flat edge of each 7" x 9-1/2" quilted piece. Attach<br />

remaining binding around <strong>the</strong> outer raw edges of <strong>the</strong><br />

double oven mitt using your preferred method. Note:<br />

Using a walking foot is recommended.<br />

Make <strong>the</strong> Double Oven Mitt<br />

1. Lay <strong>the</strong> 7” x 34” Bouquet Black piece right side<br />

down. Layer 7” x 34” Insul-Bright piece shiny side<br />

down, and 7” x 34” cotton batting piece on top.<br />

Position <strong>the</strong> 7” x 34” Bouquet White piece on top right<br />

side up. Pin or spray baste layers toge<strong>the</strong>r.<br />

Diagram 1<br />

Making <strong>the</strong> Kitchen Towels<br />

1. Sew (1) 3” x 18” stripe piece to (1) 6” x 18” lemon<br />

piece and press.<br />

Diagram 1<br />

2. Sandwich (1) each 7” x Diagram 9-1/2” 2 cotton batting<br />

and Insul-Bright piece between (2) 7” x 9-1/2” Black<br />

Bouquet pieces.<br />

3. Quilt all three basted sandwiches as desired.<br />

Diagram 3<br />

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2. Press <strong>the</strong> top raw edge of <strong>the</strong> lemon section under<br />

¼”. Press <strong>the</strong> bottom raw edge of <strong>the</strong> stripe section<br />

under 1½”.<br />

3. Trim approximately ½” off <strong>the</strong> bottom of <strong>the</strong> towel<br />

to remove <strong>the</strong> factory sewn edge.<br />

4. Using a washable marker, mark a horizontal line 1”<br />

from <strong>the</strong> bottom on <strong>the</strong> back side of <strong>the</strong> towel.<br />

5. With <strong>the</strong> right side of <strong>the</strong> pieced section from Step<br />

1 face down, align <strong>the</strong> raw edges of <strong>the</strong> striped section<br />

with <strong>the</strong> drawn line on <strong>the</strong> back of <strong>the</strong> towel. Be sure<br />

<strong>the</strong> fabric is centered on <strong>the</strong> towel. 1” of <strong>the</strong> towel<br />

should be showing below <strong>the</strong> fabric.<br />

8. To finish towel sides, fold fabric raw edges even<br />

with towel edge and press. Fold around to towel back<br />

and topstitch in place to secure. Repeat on opposite<br />

towel edge.<br />

9. Repeat steps 1-8 to make a second towel.<br />

Diagram 4<br />

6. Sew <strong>the</strong> pieced section to <strong>the</strong> towel, using a ¼”<br />

seam and <strong>the</strong> drawn line as a guide. Press <strong>the</strong> pieced<br />

section toward <strong>the</strong> bottom of <strong>the</strong> towel.<br />

7. Fold <strong>the</strong> fabric around <strong>the</strong> bottom of <strong>the</strong> towel to<br />

<strong>the</strong> front and pin in place. Topstitch along top edge,<br />

ensuring <strong>the</strong> raw edge of <strong>the</strong> lemon section is folded<br />

under ¼”.<br />

Making <strong>the</strong> Flour Sack Towels<br />

1. Sew <strong>the</strong> (6) 2” x WOF Lemon Toss strips short ends<br />

toge<strong>the</strong>r into a long strip. Press in half lengthwise with<br />

wrong sides toge<strong>the</strong>r to create a double fold binding.<br />

2. Trim approximately ½” off each side of <strong>the</strong> flour<br />

sack towel to remove factory sewn edges.<br />

3. Sew <strong>the</strong> binding strip onto <strong>the</strong> towels like you sew a<br />

binding onto a quilt. Note: Machine sewing both sides<br />

of <strong>the</strong> binding is recommended to increase <strong>the</strong> towel’s<br />

longevity.<br />

4. Repeat steps 2-3 to make <strong>the</strong> second flour sack<br />

towel.<br />

Diagram 5<br />

To order <strong>the</strong> Lemon Slice quilt pattern, click here<br />

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Project<br />

Gallery<br />

Bubbles<br />

Fabric:<br />

Nightingale<br />

Designer: Amanda Murphy<br />

Click here to download<br />

Inspiration from<br />

your screen to<br />

your sewing room!<br />

You can never have too many<br />

quilts on your to-do list!<br />

In The Loop<br />

Fabric:<br />

Stone Quarry III<br />

Designer:<br />

Stitched Toge<strong>the</strong>r Studios<br />

Click here to download<br />

Browse through <strong>the</strong>se free<br />

quilt patterns, all available<br />

on our website. Print your<br />

favorites, do a little fabric<br />

shopping, and start sewing!<br />

Butterfly<br />

Blossoms<br />

Fabric:<br />

Choose To Shine<br />

Designer: Cherry Guidry<br />

Click here to download<br />

Luminance<br />

Fabric:<br />

Celestial Lights<br />

Designer: Amanda Murphy<br />

Click here to download<br />

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fabric<br />

gallery<br />

MEET YOUR NEW<br />

FAVORITE FABRICS<br />

We have packed so much color into <strong>the</strong>se pages! Find your new favorite collection to use in your next project.<br />

Lemon Fresh helps keep that summer day feeling all year long, and Geo Pop is bold and modern, and you<br />

guessed it—geometric! We’re also introducing new lines enhanced with a pearl finish—a little extra sparkle<br />

and shine that you’ll find on Pearl Reflections, Colorweave Pearl, and New Hue Pearl. We think you’ll love it!<br />

Turn <strong>the</strong> page to check out our favorite new print collections on <strong>the</strong>se gallery pages. Each<br />

page shows <strong>the</strong> full line of fabrics offered; use <strong>the</strong> provided links to visit our website and<br />

put a name and SKU to your favorites!<br />

LEMON<br />

FRESH<br />

PEARL<br />

REFLECTIONS<br />

COLORWEAVE<br />

PEARL<br />

GEO POP<br />

CELESTIAL LIGHTS<br />

NEW HUE PEARL<br />

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LEMON FRESH<br />

Show your kitchen some love with this refreshing line! Based on a citrus favorite,<br />

<strong>the</strong>se prints are both sweet and tart—delicate blossoms, bold lemon wedges,<br />

lemonade pitchers, and a charming pin dot. Adding black and white to this yellowbased<br />

palette ups <strong>the</strong> mod kitchen feel.<br />

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See a project featuring Lemon Fresh on p. 20.


PEARL REFLECTIONS<br />

Nature goes modern with <strong>the</strong>se cool dandelion-inspired prints. These “weeds” have<br />

never looked better—detailed fea<strong>the</strong>ry tips in a palette of blue, aqua, teal and purple.<br />

The fabrics range from light to dark for fun gradation possibilities. And of course, as<br />

<strong>the</strong> name suggests, <strong>the</strong>se prints are enhanced with pearlescent for a unique finish.<br />

See a project featuring Pearl Reflections on p. 16.<br />

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COLORWEAVE<br />

PEARL<br />

The textured woven-look prints you love with a twist! We’ve chosen many of our<br />

favorite Color Weave hues and enhanced <strong>the</strong>m with a pearlescent finish. This<br />

subtle addition adds glowing depth to your next project. Use <strong>the</strong>se tonals alone or<br />

combine <strong>the</strong>m with your favorite print collection.<br />

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GEO POP<br />

<strong>by</strong> Christa Watson<br />

Christa has done it again! Her collection of various geometric designs, including<br />

diamonds, mosaic dots, and squares, is so much fun to use. The palette spans <strong>the</strong><br />

entire rainbow—from magenta and red to blue and purple—with pops of gray, black<br />

and white to add contrast within <strong>the</strong> prints.<br />

See a project featuring Geo Pop on p. 12.<br />

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CELESTIAL LIGHTS<br />

<strong>by</strong> Amanda Murphy<br />

Up your machine quilting game with this starry collection from Amanda Murphy.<br />

Designed with machine quilters in mind, <strong>the</strong> fabrics include ruler panels, orange<br />

peel and scroll designs, and star medallions that can serve as a guide for your<br />

stitches. Patriotic red, white and blue make beautiful home décor all year long.<br />

Panels measure<br />

approx 24" x 43"<br />

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NEW HUE PEARL<br />

The popular New Hue blender group got a makeover to become New Hue Pearl!<br />

This mouth-watering palette of jewel-tones includes magentas, purples and teals,<br />

mixed with blacks and grays. The mottled New Hue and speckled look received a<br />

pearlescent touch for a little extra sparkle and glow.<br />

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