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.

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Stress-Free Seasonal Sewing

8 Self-Care Ideas from Our Staff • Staff members share how they make sewing during the holidays one of their joyful activities.

GIFTS FOR … THE GADGET GURU • Stock your sewing room with the latest and greatest tools. You’ll love showing off your new supplies to sewing friends.

GIFTS FOR … THE QUILTER FOR LIFE • You love quilting more than any other hobby and enjoy sharing that love with others. These products let that love shine in all your daily activities.

GIFTS FOR … THE ON-THE-GO QUILTER • Let these tools help you pack more sewing into a busy schedule filled with work, family activities, errands, and maybe even a quilting retreat.

GIFTS FOR … THE QUILTER WHO HAS EVERYTHING • Established quilters may have all the tools and fabrics they need, but they still will enjoy some just-for-fun items.

GIFTS FOR … THE ADVENTUROUS QUILTER • You’re known for being fearless when it comes to trying new techniques and projects. Choose one of these products to expand your skill sets.

GIFTS FOR … THE NEW QUILTER • Jump-start your quilting hobby with products that have been developed for beginners but are helpful no matter what your skill level.

GIFTS TO Make in Multiples • Show family and friends how much you care by making their gifts this year. These projects are easy to assemble and fun to customize.

MAKE IN MULTIPLES INSTRUCTIONS

Christmas STAR • Strip piecing lets a medallion-inspired design in a yuletide color palette come together effciently.

SPREAD YOUR Wings • Use a rainbow of scraps to foundation-piece abstract butterflies that flutter across a light background.

HUNG WITH Care • Spell out a holiday greeting using wool and flannel mittens embellished with appliqué and embroidery.

WALK IN THE WOODS • Set a wintry scene with snowflake and evergreen blocks connected by red chain paths.

Nordic SWEATER • Charmed by the beautiful sweaters she saw on a 2019 anniversary trip to Iceland, Stephanie Luiere designed a quilt with a similar look to commemorate the experience.

WINTER Wreaths • Use traditional seasonal colors in two nearly identical blocks to produce the look of poinsettia-filled wreaths across a square throw.

DREAMING IN Color • A mix of vibrant jewel-tone prints in White House Steps blocks keeps the eye moving around a bed-size quilt.

Gift Wrap • Bows made using a wedge template put the finishing touches on pieced packages.

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