American Patchwork & Quilting December 2013
See the featured quilts and web-exclusive color options and projects from the American Patchwork & Quilting December 2013 issue.
December 2013 [1]
The December 2013 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from October 8--December 3.
Missed it? Order a digital issue here [2].
Profile: Angela Walters [4]
Spotlight on Quilting
Angela Walters shares her secrets for finding fun in finishing quilts. See a slideshow of her beautiful quilting here [5].
Nordic Snowflakes [8]
Designer: Gudrun Erla of GE Designs [9]
Fabrics: Nordic Visions collection by Gudrun Erla for Red Rooster Fabrics [10]
Strip-piece a three-color throw starring Norwegian-inspired motifs and stunning quilting.
Nordic Snowflakes Color Option [12]
Watercolor Flower
Use fabrics that have a watercolor look to give the geometric quilt pattern a softer appearance. In this wall hanging version of the snowflake became a stylized flower. A multicolor mottled print provides an interesting backdrop to the flower while still being calm enough to prevent visual overload from multiple busy prints.
Good Fortune [15]
Designer: Stephanie Prescott of A Quilter's Dream [16]
Fabrics: Java Batiks Macchiato collection by Stephanie Prescott of A Quilter's Dream for Galaxy Fabrics [17]
It's a lucky day when you can make two projects for the price of one! This pair of projects--a batik throw and coordinating table runner--features a variation on The Wishing Ring block. See the next slide for the table runner.
Good Fortune Table Runner [19]
Designer: Stephanie Prescott of A Quilter's Dream [16]
Fabrics: Java Batiks Macchiato collection by Stephanie Prescott of A Quilter's Dream for Galaxy Fabrics [17]
Create this table runner using an extra quilt block and the half blocks trimmed from the quilt top.
Good Fortune Color Option [21]
Rings of Color
Instead of two-color blocks, use three fabrics in each block in this version of Good Fortune to create interesting rings of color. Add a border to frame the mix of colors and patterns.
Star Patch [24]
Designer: Marcie Patch of Patchalot Patterns [25]
Search your stash for the littlest bits to make Double Nine-Patch blocks. Then intersperse light-background star blocks for a quilt top that sparkles.
Star Patch Color Option [27]
Pretty in Pastels
Tone-on-tone pastel prints result in a version of Star Patch that has less contrast than the original. Because this quilt used fewer fabrics than the original scrappy quilt, you can take advantage of strip-piecing to save a bit of time.
Lost at Sea [30]
Designer: Annette Plog [31]
Navy-and-shirting Lost Ship blocks are simply set side by side for a scrappy throw with historical appeal.
Lost at Sea Color Option [33]
Sailing Ships
Lost Ship blocks rotated 180° form bright orange and orange-and-pink vessels swimming in a cream sea. A green print inner border provides an unexpected pop of cool color. The neutral background offers a great space for beautiful quilting.
A Delightful Pairing [36]
Designer: Kim Diehl [37]
Fabrics: Biscuits and Jam Perfect Pairings and Oats and Herbs Perfect Pairings collections, both from Kim Diehl for Henry Glass & Co. [38]
Piecing and appliqué, reds and greens, flowers and fruit--contrasts in the techniques, colors, and motifs on this little quilt result in a harmonious blend.
A Delightful Pairing Color Option [40]
Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke
Fabrics: Modern Noir and Ice collections, both by Red Rooster Studio for Red Rooster Fabrics [10]
For the leaves in a neutral-color, fusible-applique version of A Delightful Pairing, play up the differences in five fabrics. Some leaves are cut from fabric with texture, such as moire, crackle, and ikat. Fussy-cut a floral to create leaves that look like buds and cut around leaf motifs, positioning the veins down the center of the leaf appliques.
Flight Plan [42]
Designer: Kimberly Einmo [43]
Fabrics: Artisan Batiks collections by Lunn Studios for Robert Kaufman Fabrics [44]
A bit of pre-planning and organization takes the guesswork out of strip-piecing the V units flying across this quilt. The bonus? No set-in seams!
Flight Plan Color Option [47]
An Icy Path
Imagine ice crystals on a winter night for this silver-and-blue version of Flight Plan. Fabrics enhanced with glitter make the wall hanging sparkly even more.
Poinsettia's Allure [50]
Designer: Judy Blok
The capitivating shpe of a poinsettia's red leaves inspired an intricate design that is a combination of blocks and pieced sashing.
Poinsettia's Allure Color Option [52]
Gem of the Earth
Poinsettias transform into a multifaceted gem of Mother Nature when made in textures of rock, ground, and leaf. Frame one block with sashing and three borders to create a stellar focal point in a wall hanging.
Don't Box Me In [55]
Design: Angela Walters
Fabrics: Textures collection, including the Right Angles panel, by Angela Walters for Art Gallery Fabrics [56]
Rethink panel prints! Make the most of a panel's open space to showcase (or practice) machine quilting. Have no fear--we'll show you the stitches step-by-step.
Cheddar Baskets [58]
Designer: Jill Reid
Cheddar is even better when paired with rich tomat reds and deep browns. Use the colorway to piece sweet, small baskets embellished with a bit of applique.
Cheddar Baskets Color Option [60]
Designer: Laura Boehnke
Fabrics: Legacy collection by Helen Weinman for RJR Fabrics [61]
In this version of Cheddar Baskets, go for dark and dramatic with a fabric collection that pairs florals and a graphic black-and-cream print. Showcase fussy-cut bouquets in the setting triangles and replace the center block with a fussy-cut bouquet.