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 • FEBRUARY 2023
American Patchwork & Quilting
ALLPEOPLEQUILT.COM
DWELL
WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT?
DECLUTTER YOUR FABRIC STASH
7 Steps for a Successful Fabric Sort
PRODUCTS & BOOKS WE LOVE
OVERCOMING CREATIVE BURNOUT • PUT THE SPARK BACK IN YOUR SEWING LIFE.
REIGNITING THE CREATIVE SPARK • BURNOUT DOESN’T HAVE TO SLOW YOUR SEWING. MIX AND MATCH THESE SOLUTIONS TO START FEELING CREATIVE AND EXCITED TO SEW AGAIN.
FIND INSPIRATION
Sew in Style: FABRIC STORAGE BINS • Make colorful cubes to organize your stash.
Let’s Celebrate!
RAINBOW Prisms • Triangle-squares in a spectrum of colors give a throw dimension.
LOVE Birds • Piece a showstopping wall quilt you will celebrate for years to come.
RIGHT OF Way • A new design in a timeless color combination sprang from an antique quilt.
Guest SWEET • Dress up a spare bedroom with a colorful quilt made using precuts.
STAINED GLASS • Add color and whimsy to your home with a table runner showcasing wool and embroidery accents.
MOUNTAIN VIEWS • Stitch a winter wonderland quilt that showcases a snowy landscape.
CROSS MY Heart • Choose you favorite red and white prints for a Valentine’s Day wall hanging.
QUILT Community • Build a charming neighborhood out of quintessential quilt blocks.
Petals & PLUMES • Treat yourself to a slow-stitch English paper piecing project you will admire every time you pick up a needle.
Classic COMFORT • Combine two traditional blocks to create a timeless bed quilt.
Back to Basics • Refer to these tips and techniques when you need information to make a project.
QUILTS THAT BRING JOY