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American Patchwork & Quilting April 2017

American Patchwork & Quilting Editors January 25, 2017
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See the featured quilts and web-exclusive color options and projects from the American Patchwork & Quilting April 2017 issue.
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April 2017

American Patchwork & Quilting April 2017

The April 2017 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from February 7--April 3.

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Cross Reference

Cross Reference

Designer: Susan Ache

Two blocks set on point pull together two colors for a scrappy and scrumptious throw.

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Cross Reference Color Option

Cross Reference Color Option

Double Cross Quilt

Prints and solids combine in a quilt that sets two different cross blocks on point. Cutting up large prints adds interest to the wall hanging, and a scrappy middle border breaks up the dark blue inner and outer borders.

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Flashback Quilt: Checkmate

Flashback Quilt: Checkmate

Original designer: Alice M. Berg

We're revisiting some of our favorite projects from the American Patchwork & Quilting magazine vault as we look ahead to our 25th anniversary. This quilt is the first in a series of six. It's been updated to work for today's quiltmaker. The original instructions for Checkmate were published in our August 1993 issue.

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Points of Interest

Points of Interest

Designer: Jo Kramer and Kelli Hanken of Jo's Country Junction

Fabrics: Pedal Pushers collection by Moda Fabrics



A flip-and-sew technique makes it easy and fast to create accurate points in the blocks and inner borders.

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Make Your Point

Feature print stars with bold solid color star points amid a neutral background in a wall hanging. The dark borders provide high contrast.

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Office Space

Office Space

Designer: AGF Studio

Fabrics: Denim Studio collection from Art Gallery Fabrics



This handy wall organizer has pockets galore that zip, snap, and store a variety of office supplies or quilting tools for a home office or sewing room.

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Office Space Color Option

Office Space Color Option

Quilt Tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Blue Porcelain collection by Ellen Crimi-Trent for Clothworks



Quilt tester Laura Boehnke took Office Space from a school-inspired wall hanging to a sophisticated organizer. The classic blue-and-white color scheme, floral fabrics, and lacy embellishments would add feminine flair to any space.

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Star Bursts

Star Bursts

Designer: Sandra Clemons

Fabrics: Cotton Couture collection by Michael Miller Fabrics



Rainbow-bright solids create eye-popping star units in big blocks. When the big blocks are sewn together, they showcase larger, strippy secondary stars.

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Star of the Show

Combine florals and tone-on-tones in muted, rich colors for this wall quilt. The large star became the focus when she framed it with a dark inner border and a large floral outer border.

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String Theory

String Theory

Designer: Sharon Tucker of Grass Roots Quilt Studio



Use string piecing to join various width strips into units. Join the units with solids to create two colorful, distinctive blocks that are just right for a quilt-along!

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String Theory Bonus Quilt

String Theory Bonus Quilt

Designer: Sharon Tucker of Grass Roots Quilt Studio



Want a simpler version of String Theory? The alternative design doesn't require string piecing.

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String Theory Color Option

String Theory Color Option

Quilt Tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Freeform collection by Paintbrush Studio.

Simplify the assembly process by forgoing the string-pieced rectangle and center units. Switching between solids and prints give the six-block quilt a modern look, while solid white helps the colors pop.

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Sew Giving: Inside Out

Sew Giving: Inside Out

Designer: Jenn Nevitt



These two basic blocks will inspire you to start your next charity quilt because you're #SEWgiving!

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Petal Power

Petal Power

Designer: Christine Stainbrook of Project House 360

Fabrics: Queen Bee collection by Patrick Lose for RJR Fabrics



Challenge yourself! Combine curved piecing and machine applique to assemble a spectacular bed-size quilt.

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Petal Power Color Option

Petal Power Color Option

Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: American Beauty collection by Gerri Robinson for Red Rooster Fabrics

Quilt tester Laura Boehnke skipped the curved piecing for her red, white, and blue version of Petal Power. Instead she machine-appliquéd center flowers, then added three borders to frame the throw.

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Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Signed, Sealed, Delivered

Designer: Cheryl Malkowski of Cheryl Rose Creations



The superstars of this cuddly signature quilt are the easy-to-assemble blocks and the personal sentiments welcoming the baby.

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Swirling Galaxy

Bright yellow, pink, and orange stars twinkle against a swirling dark background. Large florals, stripes, and wave prints add movement to this wall hanging.

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    4 of 18 Flashback Quilt: Checkmate
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