Issue 78 is out today and that can only mean one thing: time to put a stitching date in the diary! Why not kick it off with Lou Orth’s dreamy geometric cover quilt?

And just like that we're in September, and it's month four of our Paws & Pluses sewalong! Add to your growing pile of HST blocks with Sarah Griffiths’ latest block, only in issue 78

UK quilters, have you seen our subscription offer from issue 78? Subscribe today to have one of these JanomeUK sewing machines turn up at your doorstep! bit.ly/LPQ78sub

We're going curve crazy this issue, thanks to our shiny new Orange Peel templates! Use to make your own 6in Orange Peel quilt with our pattern in issue 78

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Put your stash to good use with FPP flowers that’ll blossom all year round! Get your hands on Jo Hart’s In Full Bloom pattern in issue 78

How’s this for something a little different? Give EPP a home décor twist with Laura Pritchard’s soft tassels and sharp shapes, only in issue 78

From the deepest aubergine to the lightest lilac, piece an ombre assortment to make Tiffany Horn’s bright, breezy quilt, only in issue 78

It’s time, quilters… time for Christmas stitching! Issue 79 is dropping through mailboxes (and chimneys) to bring you 18 festive designs to sew this season. Kick it off with Jenn Nevitt’s Frosted Sprinkles cover quilt!

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Go down in history this Christmas with Dasher, Dancer and Prancer – a handmade overhaul of a classic! Check out Jo Carter’s festive reindeer in issue 79

Another month another block! We’ve reached part 5 of Sarah Griffiths’ Paws and Pluses medallion sewalong with this dreamy green design

Every quilt deserves a special finishing touch! Issue 79 comes with a nifty binding set, complete with eight binding clips and a 2-in-1 tool for magically matched ends, pristine mitres and smooth-sailing stitching

An LP&Q Christmas contains a little kitsch and a lot of colour! Make Gracey Larson’s bright baubles with her Deck the Halls pattern, only in issue 79

We’re well and truly in the Christmas spirit at LP&Q HQ, because look what landed on our desks this morning! Kick off some seasonal stitching with Susan Standen’s striking Fire and Ice cover quilt

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How do you deck your halls at Christmas? We’ll be showing off our sewing skills with Robin Gump’s stylish wreath mini quilt, only in issue 80

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Perfectly trimmed blocks are just a tool away! Use our handy 6½in square ruler to cut Half- and Quarter-square Triangles to size in just a few swift motions… Get yours with issue 80!

Add some handmade cheer to your door with Samantha Claridge’s fabric wreath project! Make the most of this free tutorial on our website: bit.ly/fabricwreathpa…