American Patchwork & Quilting

American Patchwork and Quilting delivers inspiration, education, and motivation to passionate quilting enthusiasts of all skill levels. In each issue, you'll get the highest quality patterns and how-to instructions, along with compelling feature stories about designers and destinations.Every digital issue includes the pattern pieces found in the corresponding print version. To access pattern pieces, simply click on the underlined text in Cut Fabrics sections.

Letter from the Editor

American Patchwork & Quilting

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PRODUCTS & BOOKS WE LOVE

BUILT TO QUILT • SET UP YOUR MACHINE-QUILTING ROOM FOR SUCCESS WITH THESE SPACE-SAVING TRICKS AND THOUGHTFUL SUGGESTIONS.

Autumn Day • Grab a soothing beverage and snuggle under a batik quilt adorned with pumpkin appliqués.

Pat Sloan • PAT SLOAN’S PROJECTS BLEND TRADITIONAL ELEMENTS IN CRISP COLORS FOR WIDE APPEAL. THIS IS HER 15TH QUILT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OUR MAGAZINE.

All Hallows’ Eve • Set the mood for October with a throw showcasing soft color prints against a solid black background.

Joanna Figueroa • JOANNA FIGUEROA’S SELF-DESCRIBED “FRESH VINTAGE” STYLE MELDS TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY ELEMENTS. THIS IS HER 10TH QUILT TO BE PUBLISHED IN OUR MAGAZINE.

QUILTED COLOR OPTION

Everlasting BEAUTY • Adorn your table with a wool bouquet stitched atop paper-pieced stars that resemble a traditional block.

EMBROIDERY STITCHES

Pumpkins on PARADE • Build a neighborhood of cozy houses surrounded by quilted pumpkins.

Star NOIR • Simple shapes in high contrast solids form a graphic throw that includes a secondary star design.

Sage ADVICE • Piece scraps in the colors of nature into a tabletop tribute to the out-of-doors.

Sharon Tucker • SHARON TUCKER’S WORK REVEALS AN APPRECIATION FOR TRADITIONAL QUILTING AND SCRAP PIECING. THIS IS HER SEVENTH QUILT TO APPEAR IN OUR MAGAZINE.

Purrs & PUMPKINS • Piece a “purrfect” fall quilt using two simple, enchanting blocks.

TRICK OR TREAT, SMELL MY FEET • Pass out candy to trick-or-treaters from a fabric bucket that features witches' shoes.

Project Options

Back to Basics • Refer to these tips and techniques when you need information to make a project.

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