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 • AUGUST 2022

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RECIPE FOR success • AUSTRALIAN FABRIC AND PATTERN DESIGNER JEN KINGWELL IS KNOWN FOR UNCONVENTIONAL FABRIC COMBINATIONS AND SCRAPPY PROJECTS. HER LATEST ENDEAVOR—A BOOK—IS A COZY COMBINATION OF STITCHING AND BAKING.

INGREDIENTS FOR A CREATIVE LIFE • Here are a few of Jen Kingwell’s life lessons for makers.

Sew in Style: ENAMEL PIN BANNER • Show off your collection of enamel pins on an easy-to-sew quilted banner you can hang in your sewing space.

Let's Celebrate!

A Fine View • Two blocks twist and turn across this quilt to give the impression of beautiful summer blooms.

Save Time with Rulers • Acrylic rulers make easy work of cutting pieces for this quilt. Use the EZ Quilting Tri-Recs rulers by Darlene Zimmerman and Joy Hoffman ($17.95 for two-piece set; missouriquiltco.com) to cut A and B pieces and the Bloc Loc Drunkard’s Path 4×4" rulers ($35.90 for three-piece set; blocloc.com) to cut C and D pieces. For best results, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions and follow these steps.

Summer SUNRISE • Solid colors of the rainbow, some of them metallic, and stunning machine quilting combine to make a quilt that sizzles.

Just a Touch • Hand-piece a miniature quilt that showcases Six-Pointed Star blocks.

Fussy-Cutting Identical Motifs • For her quilt, designer Jane M. Buys fussy-cut some A pieces to create symmetrical designs in a few Six-Pointed Star blocks. To do this, depending on the distance between the repeat of the desired motif, you may need more fabric than is specified in Materials. Here are the steps for fussy-cutting.

STAR SILHOUETTES • Play with contrast in a quilt that is sure to make a dent in your scrap bin.

Heart WARMING • Brighten an outdoor living space with a quilt featuring pieced hearts and floral scallops.

SPLASH OF COLOR • A quilt of colorful units set against a black, white, and gray background will bring energy to any room.

FINISHING TIPS FROM HANDI QUILTER • HANDI QUILTER STUDIO EDUCATOR

American Classic • One block set on point proves to be a simple, timeless design.

All in the DETAILS • Give a throw pillow dimension and texture with chenille ribbon embellishments.

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

QUILTS THAT BRING JOY

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