American Patchwork & Quilting April 2015

January 19, 2015
See the featured quilts and web-exclusive color options and projects from the American Patchwork & Quilting April 2015 issue.
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April 2015

The April 2015 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from February 3--April 7.

Missed it? Order a digital issue here.

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Can-Do Quilting

Through her inventive foundation-paper-piecing techniques, Judy Niemeyer and her family-run company, Quiltworx.com, have enabled quilters to craft beautiful quilts that don't take a lifetime to make.

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Piece & Play

Designer: Jean Wells

Fabrics: Kona Cotton Solids collection from Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Jean Wells teaches you how to expand your piecing horizons with a new technique she calls itty bitty piecing -- and shows you how to play with color at the same time.

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Rainbow Rows

Designer: Lissa Alexander

Create row upon row of yummy color with Four-Patches incorporated into Nine-Patch blocks.

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Rainbow Rows Color Option

A Fine Line

Piece rows of color in a scrappy, yet structured, wall hanging. Use cream prints and florals for the block backgrounds and setting triangles to create an elegant design.

Get the free quilt pattern here.

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Buried Treasure

Designer: April Rosenthal

Fabrics: Best. Day. Ever! collection by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics

X marks the spot when you sew simple blocks into a design that radiates from the center.

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Buried Treasure Color Option

Born to Be Wild

For a snuggly baby quilt, use flannel featuring cute animals and pastel colors to create radiating diamonds.

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Scraptacular

Designer: Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts

Get scrap happy! Use a plethora of prints -- including batiks and Civil War reproductions -- to assemble an awe-inspiring quilt.

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Scraptacular Color Option

Flower Patches

A scrappy assortment of green, red, and pink florals blooms across this wall hanging. Wide sashing and Four-Patches show off both large and small prints.

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Pin a Posy

Designer: Kathy Cardiff of The Cottage at Cardiff Farms

Use a bit of felted wool and easy embroidery to create a pincushion with an interesting ruffled edge.

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Lovely in Lace

Designer: Mischele Hart

Fabrics: Glorious Hummingbirds collection by Jackie Robinson for Benartex

Illusions abound in a springtime throw: Straight-set blocks appear as if on point and angular twists and turns in the cream print create the look of lace edging.

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Lovely in Lace Color Option

Exquisite Tilework

Create a luxe look with an angular design that brings to mind a set of hand-painted tiles. Gold machine quilting amps up the exotic look.

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Paddlewheel

Designer: Judy Niemeyer of Quiltworx.com

Fabrics: The Reclaimed West collection by Judy Niemeyer and Judel Niemeyer Buls for Timeless Treasures Fabrics

Foundation-pieced geese duck up and down through waterways of blue.

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Paddlewheel Color Option #1

Designer: Judy Niemeyer of Quiltworx.com

Fabrics: Firestorm batik collection by Judy Niemeyer and Judel Niemeyer Buls for Timeless Treasures Fabrics

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Paddlewheel Color Option #2

Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Island Breeze collection by Lauren McMullen and the Suede collection, all from P&B Textiles

Take a trip to a tropical paradise with this version of Paddlewheel. Unexpected magenta skinny strips around the quilt center and in the triangle-squares set off citrus-color tone-on-tones and prints.

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Simply Brilliant

Designer: Becky Cogan for Need'l Love

Fabrics: Cologne & Cotton and Itsy Bits collections, both by Renee Nanneman of Need'l Love for Andover Fabrics

When made in a sparkling mix of lights, mediums, and darks, Cut Glass Dish blocks shine.

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Simply Brilliant Color Option

Simple Steps

Create a striking stair-step effect by placing the dark half of each triangle-square in the bottom-left position. Adding borders prevents the viewer's eye from going up the "stairs" and off the quilt.

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A Little Flourish

Designer: Amanda Murphy

Fabrics: Modern Lace collection by Amanda Murphy for Blend Fabrics

Quickly applique hearts and swirls on a dainty pillow using fusible web. For reversible decor, showcase a favorite print on the pillow back.

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A Little Flourish Color Option

Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Modern Romance collection by Robyn Pandolph for RJR Fabrics

Instead of a pillow, make a small table topper using a dramatic dark background.

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Get Comfy

Designer: Valerie Krueger

Fabrics: Homestead Gatherings collection by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics

Nestle a house block amidst Log Cabin and Sister's Choice blocks for a quilt that will cozy up your home.

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Get Comfy Color Option

Quilt tester: Laura Boenke

Fabrics: RuRu Bouquet: Rose for You collection by Quilt Gate Fabrics

Swap out the palette in the original quilt for a classic cottage look to get in touch with your softer side.

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Make It Mini

Quiltmaker: Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co.

Fabrics: Sweet as Honey collection by Bonnie Christine and the Rapture collection by Pat Bravo, both for Art Gallery Fabrics

Reduce the size of a block and see how the look changes. Here, the block from Get Comfy is scaled down to make a cute house block.

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