Indice dei contenuti per June 2024 in American Patchwork & Quilting

My Gramma B taught me that no fabric scrap needs to be discarded. I took it to heart. And as a quilter for more than two decades, this means I’ve accumulated a gazillion scraps! I routinely use them in my projects and have made several scrap quilts, yet they continue to multiply. If you have the same challenge—especially if you don’t feel confident making a quilt from scraps—this issue is for you. There are many approaches to making a scrap quilt. You can use fabrics from multiple collections by the same designer, which is what was done by Richy Lainson Jr. in Pear Toss, page 82; Kim Diehl in Scrappy Strings, page 64; and Joanna Figueroa in Designer Challenge: Churn Dash, page 20. Another option is to use scraps…

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Materials FINISHED QUILT: 96½×108½" square FINISHED BLOCK: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 12 yards total assorted light prints (blocks)☐ 6 yards total assorted medium and dark solids (blocks)☐ ⅞ yard multicolor stripe (binding)☐ 8¾ yards backing fabric☐ 105×117" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted light prints, cut: ☐ 576—1½×15" strips From assorted medium and dark solids, cut: ☐ 288—1½×15" strips From multicolor stripe, cut: ☐ 11—2½×42" binding strips ASSEMBLE BLOCKS Measurements include¼" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Press seams in directions indicated by arrows on diagrams. If no direction is specified, press seam toward darker fabric. 1. Sew together two assorted light print 1½×15" strips and one medium or…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 61½" square FINISHED BLOCKS: flower, 12" square; leaf, 9×12" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Flower Girl collection by Heather Briggs and the Bella Solids collection, both for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ☐ 3 yards solid off-white (flower and leaf blocks, sashing, border)☐ 9—¼-yard pieces assorted pastel prints in peach, yellow, pink, and tan (flower blocks, sashing units)☐ ⅜ yard green print (leaf blocks, sashing units)☐ ¼ yard green check (leaf blocks)☐ ⅔ yard peach-and-white print (binding)☐ 4 yards backing fabric☐ 70"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From solid off-white, cut: ☐ 6—4×42" strips for border☐ 4—7½×9½" sashing rectangles☐ 8—5½×9½" sashing rectangles☐ 12—4×6" rectangles☐ 12—2×6" rectangles☐ 36—4½" squares☐ 20—3×4½" rectangles☐ 38—2⅞" squares☐ 24—2½"…

PLAN FOR CUTTING Our project instructions list pieces in the order they should be cut to make the best use of your fabrics. Always consider the fabric grain before cutting. The arrow on a pattern piece indicates which direction the grain should run. One or more straight edges of a pattern piece should follow the fabric’s lengthwise or crosswise grain. The lengthwise grain, parallel to the selvages (the tightly finished edges), has the least amount of stretch. The crosswise grain, perpendicular to the selvages, has a little more give. The edge of any pattern piece that will be on the outside of a block or quilt should be cut on the lengthwise grain. Do not use the selvage of a woven fabric in a quilt. When washed, it may…

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Materials FINISHED QUILT: 31×35" FINISHED BLOCK: 3" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 1 yard total assorted light prints (blocks)☐ 1 yard total assorted blue prints (blocks)☐ 1⅛ yards navy print (sashing, border, binding)☐ 1¼ yards backing fabric☐ 39×43" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted light prints, cut 27 sets of: ☐ 1—2⅞" square☐ 5—1⅞" squares From assorted blue prints, cut 27 sets of: ☐ 1—2⅞" square☐ 5—1⅞" squares From navy print, cut: ☐ 4—2½×42" binding strips☐ 2—4¼×31" border strips☐ 2—3×27½" border strips☐ 5—2×27½" sashing strips MAKE IT YOURS! Coloring Diagram on Pattern Sheet 3. ASSEMBLE DOUBLE T BLOCKS Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Press seams in directions…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 95½" square FINISHED BLOCKS: Block A, 6" square; Block B, 4" square; Block C, 4×8½" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Holiday Essentials Americana collection by Stacy lest Hsu for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com), the Spangled collection by Wishwell for Robert Kaufman Fabrics (robertkaufman.com), and assorted prints from the designer’s stash. ☐ 5 yards white print (blocks A–C, rows, inner border)☐ 24—18×21" pieces (fat quarters) assorted blue prints and red prints (blocks A–C)☐ ⅛ yard tan print (C blocks)☐ ¾ yard blue dot (middle border)☐ 1¾ yards red large diagonal plaid (outer border)☐ ⅓ yard red tone-on-tone (piping)☐ ⅞ yard red small diagonal plaid (binding)☐ 8⅔ yards backing fabric☐ 104"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 77½" square FINISHED BLOCK: 17" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 6 to 7 yards total assorted prints (blocks)☐ 3¾ yards yellow print (blocks, border)☐ ⅝ yard black print (binding)☐ 128—5×11" rectangles muslin or lightweight tracing paper (foundations)☐ 7¼ yards backing fabric☐ 86"-square batting☐ Spray starch (optional)☐ Water-soluble fabric pen CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted prints, cut: ☐ 1,200 to 1,400—5"-long strips ranging in widths from 1" to 2" From yellow print, cut: ☐ 8—5×42" strips for border☐ 16—8⅜" squares, cutting each diagonally twice in an X for 64 triangles total☐ 64—5½" squares From black print, cut: ☐ 8—2½×42" binding strips ASSEMBLE DIAMOND UNITS Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Sew with right sides…

Designer Katie Nolan, who comes from a family of quilters, began designing cross-stitch patterns based on quilts and quilt blocks as a creative counterpoint to life as a military spouse and parent of two. For more of her work, visit @countyourstitchesdesigns on Instagram. TO ORDER A KIT with materials to cross-stitch four coasters for $30 plus shipping, visit etsy.com/shop/CountYourStitchesCo. Download this free pattern at AllPeopleQuillt.com/341…

Joanna Figueroa figtreequilts.com Joanna of Fig Tree & Co. in San Leandro, California, designs fabric for Moda Fabrics. She also is a pattern and product designer, author, and teacher. She calls her traditional style “fresh vintage.” Jen Kingwell amitie.com.au Jen is a quiltmaker, author, Moda Fabric fabric designer, and quilt shop owner in Torquay, Marcelle Abegg Victoria, Australia. She is passionate about hand piecing and hand quilting and travels the globe teaching her techniques to quilters. JOANNA FIGUEROA: I have been a fan of Jen’s and her unique scrappy quilt interpretations from the moment I met her and I was thrilled she carved out some time to join me for this conversation. We decided to design quilts using the Churn Dash block. JOANNA: What is your definition of…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 39 ½" square FINISHED BLOCK: 9" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Listen to Your Heart and Fanciful collections by Sharon Holland and the Woodland Keeper collection by Maureen Cracknell, all for Art Gallery Fabrics (artgalleryfabrics.com). The quilt pattern was designed using Electric Quilt 8 software (electricquilt.com). ☐ ¼ yard red print (blocks)☐ 1⅜ yards cream floral (blocks, sashing units, setting squares)☐ ⅜ yard peach print (blocks, sashing units)☐ ¾ yard orange print (blocks, binding)☐ 9×21" piece (fat eighth) each light green print and teal print (sashing units)☐ 9×21" piece (fat eighth) each green print and red floral (blocks)☐ 9×21" piece (fat eighth) multicolor floral (sashing)☐ 2⅔ yards backing fabric☐ 48"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 64½×72½" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from various Kim Diehl collections for Henry Glass & Co. (henryglassfabrics.net). ☐ 5¾ to 6¼ yards total assorted medium and dark prints (rows)☐ ⅝ yard red print (binding)☐ 4⅛ yards backing fabric☐ 73×81" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted medium and dark prints, cut: ☐ 850 to 950—1½"-wide rectangles ranging in length from 2½" to 14"☐ 75 to 100—1½" squares From red print, cut: ☐ 7—2½×42" binding strips ASSEMBLE ROWS Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Press seams in directions indicated by arrows on diagrams. If no direction is specified, press seam toward darker fabric. 1. Sew together two…

by Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts Coriander Colors mixes some of my favorite simple prints from past collections with a beautiful rainbow of my favorite colors. From dots to stripes to checks and more, this line is packed with fabrics that are sure to complement any quilt project. Mix Coriander Colors with your favorite Coriander Quilts line of fabric or let the prints shine on their own. Looking for background fabric to round out the collection? The Coriander Seeds basics line of white-on-whites is a perfect choice. With such versatility, I'm sure you'll find just the project for Coriander Colors! Yardage, Precuts, and Patterns Arriving in Shops Soon! Apricot Jelly Apricot Jelly (CQ 211) Finished Size 68" x 84" Jelly Roll Friendly Barn Star 7 Barn Star 7…