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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American Patchwork & Quilting

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10 tips for TACKLING YOUR UFOs • DO YOU HAVE A PILE OF UFOs (UNFINISHED OBJECTS)? HERE’S OUR GUIDE TO FINISHING THEM ONCE AND FOR ALL!

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ • A MOVE TO CALIFORNIA FROM MICHIGAN ABOUT FIVE YEARS AGO HAS GIVEN QUILT BOOK AUTHOR, FABRIC DESIGNER, AND INTERNATIONAL TEACHER EDYTA SITAR A NEW VIEW AND NEW SOURCES OF INSPIRATION.

Batik JEWELS • Batiks shine in a traditional layout

LET THE Good Times Roll • Rolling Stone blocks set on point feature Jo Morton fabrics in a nod to friends who couldn't gather in 2020 for their annual Jo-lead quilting retreat.

Buttons AND BITS • Create a charming bag out of scraps, buttons, and trims that were too precious to toss.

LOVE & PIECE • Nostalgic prints and happy colors conjure comforting memories of 1970s gardens.

La Rouge BASKETS • Pieced Basket blocks—a historically decorative motif relating to hearth and home—date back to the 19th century.

Cool WATERS • Using minimal colors puts the focus on the design and quilting.

Twists & TURNS • Center fussy-cut star motifs in star blocks to get a farmhouse-style table runner you can use year-round.

TILE TIME • A fat quarter–friendly design mimics the look of a mosaic floor.

PIECED PRISMS • Solid fabrics sparkle in a jewel of a quilt.

Warm WOOLIES • An innovative construction technique makes straight-set blocks look like they were set on point.

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

Gwen Westerman