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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BEYOND THE BLOCK: Bear Paw

GEMtones 2024/2025 Block of the Month

AHEAD OF THE curve • SISTERS HELEN ROBINSON AND JENNY PEDIGO INVENT TOOLS AND DESIGN QUILT PATTERNS THAT MAKE ROUNDED DESIGNS EASY FOR NEWBIES AND VETERANS ALIKE.

Chain of STARS • INSPIRED BY A STAINED-GLASS SUNCATCHER, COLOR-RICH STARS ARE SURROUNDED BY A SECONDARY CHAIN DESIGN.

BOX OF Chocolates • Fuse and stitch a table topper that looks good enough to eat.

FAIR ISLE FLAKES • INSPIRED BY A SNOWFLAKE SWEATER, A DESIGNER CREATES A COZY THROW USING EASY-TO-PIECE VERTICAL ROWS.

TEA Garden • Large circle appliqués are just the spot to feature a designer’s collection of floral Japanese fabrics.

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Materials & Cutting Instructions for accuquilt

BACK ISSUE BLOWOUT!

Mountain SKY • Elevate the impact of your quilt when you pair light-color star blocks and sashing with a midnight blue background. An easy-to-sew faux piping in the binding adds even more drama.

New HEIRLOOM • A vintage quilt top of Star Flower blocks gets new life with an updated technique and custom quilting.

Stitch BETWEEN THE LINES • MAKE A MODERN-DAY EMBROIDERY SAMPLER USING WOOL FELT.

DREAM WEAVER • CREATE THE CURVED POINTS OF WOVEN STAR BLOCKS WITHOUT USING A SINGLE PIN.

Optional Ruler Instructions

OPTIONAL SIZES CHART

Instructions

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

One Last Stitch • Frame a “quilt” of Log Cabin and heart blocks plus sweet sashing.