American Patchwork & Quilting April 2021

The April 2021 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from February 12-April 8.

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Designer: Sherri McConnell

Fabrics: Happy Days collection by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics

Use precuts to make a throw for our annual quilt-along.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Bright saturated colors from associate editor Diane Tomlinson’s fabric stash shine in her version of Nine-Patch Square Dance.

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Designer: Anita Grossman Solomon

Fabrics: Snow and Prussian Blue from the Kona Cotton Solids collection by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Although the quilt looks like it’s constructed of Pineapple blocks, it’s actually 36 Flying Geese-like units set on point with setting squares and triangles.

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Large throw pillows offer comfort whether you're lounging in bed or on the floor.

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Designer: Emily Vardeman

A new block combination results in a delicious quilt design.

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Feature a strawberry block in a cheerful pot holder. A hanging loop makes it easy to display it in your kitchen.

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Designer: Jo Kramer and Kelli Hanken

Fabrics: Cider collection by BasicGrey for Moda Fabrics

One block in multiple two-print pairings results in a quilt personalized for every maker.

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Quilt tester: Trina Kirkvold

Fabrics: Words to Live By collection by Cherry Guidry for Benartex

Quilt tester Trina Kirkvold chose high-contrast prints to show their positive and negative effects on the Moment of Zen block.

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Designer: Kristyne Czepuryk

Fabrics: Butterfly Garden collection by Liberty London for Alice Caroline

Use thread in a contrasting color to hand-quilt a stylish bag.

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Sew a stylish tote that can used to hold projects, groceries, children’s toys, and more.

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Designer: Stephanie Luiere

Fabrics: Kona Cotton Solids collection by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Extending the block design into the border makes the quilt top look woven.

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Picking what fabrics to use is the hardest part of making this easy-to-sew baby quilt.

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Designer: Nancy Mahoney

Create a stellar throw in your favorite pair of colors.

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Quilt tester: Colleen Tauke

Fabrics: Sophie, Meadow Classics, and Solid Basics collections, all by Tilda Fabrics

For this version of Raspberries & Cream, quilt tester Colleen Tauke made four blocks and framed them with borders.

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Designer: Shannon Arnstein

Fabrics: Midsummer Meadow collection by Katherine Lenius for Riley Blake Designs

Traditional blocks in cheerful colors offer an anecdote to winter.

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Rotate the orientation of four appliquéd blocks to make a dynamic table topper.

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Designer: Amanda Niederhauser

Fabrics: Mod Meow collection by Amanda Niederhauser for Riley Blake Designs

Alternate two blocks that have strong visual appeal to assemble a modern throw.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Fruit Punch collection by Kanvas Studio for Benartex

The Crisscross color option doesn't resemble the original because defined light and dark prints were used in different places, allowing a new design to emerge.

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Designer: Jen Shaffer

Two-color blocks set on point rotate around the quilt top for a dramatic and eye-catching design.

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Designer: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Journey to America collection by Judie Rothermel in collaboration with Old Sturbridge Village Museum for Marcus Fabrics

To make a table-runner version of Aqua Oasis, three blocks were straight set side by side instead of on point and framed with strips. 

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