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.

From the Editor • WHILE I HAVE DABBLED IN MANY CRAFTS, NOTHING HAS STUCK LIKE QUILTING.

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MEET THE Makers • LEARN ABOUT QUILTERS WHO ICE DYE, TEACH ONLINE CLASSES, DESIGN A SPACE TO HOST WORKSHOPS, FORAGE FOR NATURAL DYES, AND TURN MINI QUILT BLOCKS INTO JEWELRY.

BROOKE BIETTE • Brooke Biette’s surroundings inspire her to ice-dye fabrics and create beautiful quilts.

ICE DYING

CAROLE LYLES SHAW • Carole Lyles Shaw reaches quilters from around the world through the online classes she leads.

CATHE HOLDEN • Cathe Holden’s love of ephemera has influenced fabric and product designs for crafters of all skill levels.

INSPIRED BARN

AARON SANDERS HEAD • The past meets present in Aaron Sanders Head’s contemporary designs and naturally dyed fabric.

STUDIO SPACE & WORKSHOPS

JULIE LETVIN • Julie Letvin’s quilting hobby turned into a successful jewelry business, which opened the doors to fabric design.

QUILT JEWELRY

CUT THE Scrap • To get the variety of prints needed for a scrappy bed-size quilt, take a dive into your fabric stash.

TROPICAL Paradise • Showcase bold prints in a throw that will bring vacation vibes to your home.

How to Create a Design Wall • With tools from a home improvement store and supplies from an arts and crafts retailer, you can make a design wall that works for you.

BLUE & WHITE DELIGHT • Combine simple geometric units into a classic two-color throw.

STRINGS ATTACHED • Improvisational piecing updates a classic star block.

THE Charmed Life • Start with basic units and wind up with a stunning throw. Use precut charm squares to simplify the process.

All FOR One • An antique charm quilt contains a single piece of many different fabrics, including paisleys, plaids, dots, and stripes.

QUILTED COLOR option

TURNING Point • Complementary colors and rotated blocks add depth and movement to a modern throw.

ROAD RULES • Fuel a child’s love of cars with a quilt that’s speedy to sew using fusible machine-appliqué.

Enduring APPEAL • Chose solid setting squares to show off machine quilting. Combine them with a classic block pieced in reproduction fabrics.

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

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