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 • OCTOBER 2022

Coming Soon

American Patchwork & Quilting

ALLPEOPLEQUILT.COM

WHY DIDN’T I THINK OF THAT?

BASTING QUILTS

PRODUCTS & BOOKS WE LOVE

Projects for a greener home.

MEET THE Makers • FIVE CREATORS WITH DIVERSE STYLES AND POINTS OF VIEW—A PATCHWORK GURU, AN INNOVATIVE EDUCATOR, A TALENTED TRAVELER, A PASSIONATE HISTORIAN, AND A TECHNIQUE MIX MASTER—ARE MAKING WAVES IN THE CRAFTING INDUSTRY.

TIGHE FLANAGAN

HOLLYANNE KNIGHT String & Story • Education and empowerment are at the heart of one maker’s mission.

LAURA PRESTON Vacilando Studios • Years of travel inspire a collection of modern quilts and accessories.

KATHY METELICA CRAY • A stitcher learns all she can about a quilt’s past and shares it with other lovers of antique textiles.

DIANA LI FITZGERALD Banjoflannel • A former researcher now demonstrates her findings through sewing patterns, booklets, and classes.

Sew in Style: SEWING MACHINE COVER • Brighten your sewing room and protect your sewing machine from dust with a customizable cover featuring a standout block.

Let's Celebrate!

Change the Size

Tiny Tracks • Dig through your scrap bin to piece small Bear's Paw blocks. Choose a singular color for the sashing, border, and binding to tie the project together.

Golden Oak • Leaves pieced in your favorite fall fabrics and combined in a distinctive setting make a warm fall statement.

Star GAZER • Build a large star from the center out to form eye-catching wall art.

FINISHING TIPS FROM HANDI QUILTER • HANDI QUILTER STUDIO EDUCATOR

French COUNTRYSIDE • Large-scale florals, a muted color palette, and intricate piecing imbue a throw with sophisticated style.

Warm GLOW • Use wool appliqués and embroidery to assemble an inviting fall wall hanging.

EMBROIDERY STITCHES

A CUT ABOVE • To achieve this complicated look, simply assemble hourglass units, cut them apart, and sew them back together in a new arrangement.

Breathing Room • Floral setting squares in either soft blue or calming cream provide space for beautiful quilting.

SCRAPPY Checkerboard • Replicate an antique quilt that features scrappy blocks set against a cheddar background.

BLAST FROM THE PAST

SPOOKTACULAR • Create a frightful display that features a wall quilt of friendly ghost blocks.

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

QUILTS THAT BRING JOY