Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2024 i American Patchwork & Quilting

As this issue goes to press, we are wrapping up a year of celebrating American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine’s 30th anniversary! A highlight was connecting with many talented designers and contributors, some of whom we hadn’t worked with for way too long. We appreciate you, our readers, for celebrating with us by joining in our Blast from the Past and Scrappy Celebration quilt-alongs, making projects from our 2023 issues, and engaging with us on social media. To encapsulate our 30 years, art director Elizabeth Stumbo designed Written in the Stars, page 46, a quilt that contains autographs of more than 70 current and former staff members, freelancers, and designers. If you’re interested in planning a similar keepsake, turn to page 54 for tips and best practices. Reflecting on our…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 62½×78½" FINISHED BLOCK: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Sugarberry collection by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ☐ 3—½-yard pieces assorted red prints (blocks) ☐ 2½ yards cream print (blocks, sashing) ☐ ⅓ yard pink stripe (blocks) ☐ ⅜ yard cream floral (blocks) ☐ ¾ yard tan print (blocks, sashing) ☐ 1¼ yards pink large floral (blocks, outer border) ☐ ⅜ yard pink twig print (blocks, sashing) ☐ ⅜ yard pink small floral (sashing) ☐ 1 yard red stripe (inner border, binding) ☐ 4⅞ yards backing fabric ☐ 71×87" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From each assorted red print, cut: ☐ 4—3⅜" squares ☐ 4—3¼" squares, cutting each…

Cynthia Brunz designed her quilt as a quick-to-make charity project that uses 3½"-square scraps. If you’re looking for a new way to share your talents, such as donating to a sewing charity, here are a few tips to get you started! CHOOSE A CAUSE There are hundreds of charities out there, which can be overwhelming. To create a short list of possibilities, start with causes dear to your heart. Odds are, if you take a moment to think about it, you’ll feel a calling to support a few specific causes. DO YOUR RESEARCH Make sure the charity is legitimate by checking out its website. It should have clear contact information, including an address. You may want to call or send an email to see if you get a response…

PLAN FOR CUTTING Our project instructions list pieces in the order they should be cut to make the best use of your fabrics. Always consider the fabric grain before cutting. The arrow on a pattern piece indicates which direction the grain should run. One or more straight edges of a pattern piece should follow the fabric’s lengthwise or crosswise grain. The lengthwise grain, parallel to the selvages (the tightly finished edges), has the least amount of stretch. The crosswise grain, perpendicular to the selvages, has a little more give. The edge of any pattern piece that will be on the outside of a block or quilt should be cut on the lengthwise grain. Do not use the selvage of a woven fabric in a quilt. When washed, it may…

1. SEW MAGNETIC CUTTING SYSTEM Cut more accurately and ergonomically with a cutting system from SewTites that includes a magnetic 20×24” double-sided cutting mat, a magnetic 6½×24'' acrylic ruler, and 12 cylindrical magnets that snap onto the magnets in the ruler for extra stability when cutting thick fabrics. The mat and ruler sandwich your fabric to hold it tight as you’re cutting, eliminating slipping and wrist fatigue. Right- and left-handed systems are available. $374.99; sewtites.com 2. XOXO FABRIC Stitch Valentine’s Day decor with fabric from the XOXO collection by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics. The fabrics feature hearts, dots, and geometric prints in red, white, and black. Visit your local quilt shop or your favorite online retailer for precuts and yardage. 3. HEARTS AND MORE LARGE ACRYLIC TEMPLATE SET…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 56½×64½" FINISHED BLOCK: 8" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from various Fig Tree & Co. collections for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ☐ 2 yards cream print (blocks) ☐ ⅜ yard tan print (blocks) ☐ 2½ yards total assorted green prints (blocks) ☐ ⅝ yard green-and-white print (binding) ☐ 3⅝ yards backing fabric ☐ 65×73" batting TO ORDER A KIT of fabrics for $77.50 plus shipping and handling, contact Fig Tree & Co.; 510/632-5358; figtreequilts.com. Visit the blog tab for additional colorways. CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From cream print, cut: ☐ 56—1½×7½" rectangles ☐ 56—1½×6½" rectangles ☐ 56—1½×5½" rectangles ☐ 56—1½×4½" rectangles ☐ 56—1½×3½" rectangles ☐ 56—1½×2½" rectangles From tan print, cut: ☐ 56—2½"…

Electric Quilt 8 software, which contains more than 6,000 fabric swatches, was used to create these optional colorways. When designing a project with EQ8, you can import your own swatches, change a color in all units with a single click, or update individual patches. You also can download additional fabrics to your library from EQ Stash Online. Select a dark background fabric to draw the eye to the block centers. FABRICS are from the Starry Sky collection by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). Create a subdued look with a neutral color palette. Choose a special focal fabric for the border and let it inform your choices for the quilt center. FABRICS are from the Color Collage collection by Shelley Davies and Toscana collection by Deborah Edwards for Northcott…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 26" diameter FINISHED BLOCKS: 3⅜" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ ⅝ yard total assorted blue prints (Snowball and LeMoyne Star blocks, setting triangles) ☐ ¾ yard white-and-blue print (Snowball and LeMoyne Star blocks, setting triangles, border) ☐ ⅝ yard total assorted white tone-on-tones (LeMoyne Star blocks, setting triangles) ☐ ⅓ yard dark blue print (binding) ☐ 1 yard backing fabric ☐ 34"-square batting CHOOSE STITCHING METHOD We recommend hand-piecing this table topper for accuracy and optimal control of the small pieces. It also ensures that seam allowances aren’t sewn down, allowing you to choose the direction to press after you’ve finished piecing each block. For more information, see “How to Hand-Piece,” page 87. If you prefer to…

DECLUTTER YOUR SEWING ROOM Kick clutter to the curb! Our no-fail plan shows you how to confront your quilting room mess and, once the space is organized, how to keep it clean. AllPeopleQuilt.com/320 search: American Patchwork & Quilting @allpeoplequilt Seasonal Shopping @APQShop.com FOLLOW YOUR HEART Equilateral triangles in contrasting prints compose an endearing crib-size quilt. APQShop.com/followyourheart HEART’S DESIRE Learn to love handwork in constructing a patchwork pillow that includes some hand-stitched sections. APQShop.com/heartsdesire FREE VALENTINE’S DAY PROJECTS Sew decor, quilts, and gifts that will demonstrate your love. AllPeopleQuilt.com/321 CLEANING TIPS Treat your most-used sewing supplies to some TLC. AllPeopleQuilt.com/322 STORAGE HACKS Find unexpected ways to repurpose items you may have in your home for storage use. AllPeopleQuilt.com/323…

Joanna Figueroa figtreequilts.com Joanna of Fig Tree & Co. in San Leandro, California, designs fabric for Moda Fabrics. She also is a pattern and product designer, author, and teacher. She defines her traditional style as ‘fresh vintage.’” Alexia Marcelle Abegg alexiamarcelleabegg.com Alexia, a Nashville-based artist, designs fabric for Ruby Star Society, a division of Moda Fabrics. She also works with clay, textiles, paper, and paint to create exciting color combinations and organic designs.…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 40⅛×50" FINISHED BLOCK: 3½" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Lakeside Gatherings Flannels collection by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ☐ 2⅛ yards solid white (blocks, setting and corner triangles, setting squares, border) ☐ 18—6×9" pieces or 1 yard total assorted blue prints (blocks, border) ☐ ½ yard blue stripe (binding) ☐ 2¾ yards backing fabric ☐ 49×58" batting TO ORDER A KIT of fabrics for quilt top and binding for $75 ppd. in the continental U.S., contact Primitive Gatherings; 920/722-7233; primitivegatherings.us. CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From solid white, cut: ☐ 1—5½×25¼" rectangle ☐ 1—5½×25⅛" rectangle ☐ 2—5½×20¼" rectangles ☐ 1—5½×15⅜" rectangle ☐ 1—5½×15¼" rectangle ☐ 2—5½×10⅜" rectangles ☐ 6—6¼"…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 67×82" FINISHED BLOCK: 6" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 1½ yards total assorted dark blue batiks (blocks) ☐ 4¼ yards cream batik (blocks, sashing, inner and outer borders) ☐ 1⅛ yards total assorted light blue batiks (blocks) ☐ ⅝ yard green batik (sashing, middle border) ☐ ⅝ yard blue-and-aqua batik (binding) ☐ 5 yards backing fabric ☐ 75×90" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted dark blue batiks, cut: ☐ 480—2" squares (80 sets of 6 matching squares) From cream batik, cut: ☐ 15—2×42" strips for inner and outer borders ☐ 142—2×6½" sashing rectangles ☐ 320—2×3½" rectangles ☐ 160—2" squares From assorted light blue batiks, cut: ☐ 320—2" squares (80 sets of 4…

1. Use quality 100% cotton fabric and prewash it. 2. Choose an ink pad and refill intended for fabric. Test the ink on a scrap of your fabric before stamping all the pieces. 3. Place fabrics to be stamped right side down on a flat surface, such as a cutting mat. 4. To ink image lines, gently pat a stamp on the ink pad. Don’t push the stamp onto the pad or you will get ink on the center of the shape. Press the inked stamp onto the wrong side of your fabric. 5. Cut out fabric shapes on the outer stamped lines. 6. Clean stamps with baby wipes; dry with a paper towel. TO ORDER A SET OF STAMPS for $22 plus postage in U.S., contact kalicopalacequilting.com.…

INSPIRED BY: Piece of My Heart, page 56, by designer Cynthia Brunz Materials FINISHED PILLOW: 24" square FINISHED BLOCK: 18" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the I Love Us collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs (rileyblakedesigns.com). ☐ ⅔ yard total assorted white prints and pink prints (pillow top) ☐ ½ yard total assorted red prints (pillow top) ☐ ⅞ yard pink print (appliqués, backing) ☐ ⅓ yard red stripe (binding) ☐ 24½"-square batting ☐ 24½"-square muslin ☐ Lightweight fusible web ☐ 24"-square pillow form CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns are on Pattern Sheet 4. To use fusible web for appliquéing, complete the following steps. 1. Lay fusible web, paper side up, over…

Designer Katie Nolan, who comes from a family of quilters, began designing cross-stitch patterns based on quilts and quilt blocks as a creative counterpoint to life as a military spouse and parent of two. For more of her work, visit @countyourstitchesdesigns on Instagram. TO ORDER A KIT with materials to make one hooped cross-stitch design for $22 plus shipping, visit etsy.com/shop/CountYourStitchesCo.…