American Patchwork & Quilting April 2023

Designer: Lindsay Mayland

Fabrics: Color Crush Batiks and Mix It Up collections, both by Moda Fabrics

Carry sewing tools or a handwork project in an easy-to-make small bag.

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Designer: Lissa Alexander

Throw a party with your stash! Use an assortment of colors and blocks to assemble a vibrant quilt. 

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Designer: Annette Plog

Pinks and reds star in a striking quilt. 

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Blocks in a vibrant color palette and set on point give a wall quilt a distinctly Southwestern vibe.

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Designer: Kim Diehl

Fabrics: various collections by Kim Diehl for Henry Glass & Co.

Showcase one of spring's favorite flowers—peonies—in an elegant appliquéd throw.

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Designer: Vicki Ruebel

Fabrics: Kona Sheen collection by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Oversize blocks in bright colors draw the eye and offer plenty of room for custom machine quilting.

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Foundation paper-piece one large block and assemble it into a cozy throw pillow.

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Designer: Joanie Holton

Fabrics: Pie in the Sky collection by Tone Finnanger for Tilda Fabrics

Transform a room with a bed quilt in a fresh color palette.

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To celebrate holiday prints, set three simple blocks on point. 

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Designer: Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Fabrics: Modern Shirtings and Night Fancy collections by Victoria Findlay Wolfe for FreeSpirit

Revel in the basics with a quilt that uses simple units to showcase color and design. 

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Designer: Kathleen Berlew

Wool felt: WoolFelt collection by Commonwealth Felt

A wool felt pincushion gets a summery look from strawberry, flower, and leaf appliqués.

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Top mason jar lids with embroidered wool felt flowers, leaves, and strawberries for a special touch.
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Designer: Sarah J. Maxwell

Fabrics: Flower Power collection by Maureen McCormick for Moda Fabrics

Stars within stars make up a mesmerizing bed-size quilt. 

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Designer: Doris Brunnette

Fabrics: Expressions Batiks Elementals and Expressions Batiks Tjaps collections by Riley Blake Designs

Use double-sided fusible stabilizer to assemble a bouquet of fabric blooms.

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Designer: Lindsay Mayland

Fabrics: Expressions Batiks Elementals and Expressions Batiks Tjaps collections by Riley Blake Designs

Assemble carrot-shape bags that can be filled with candy or stuffed with tissue paper for Easter decor.

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Designer: Lindsay Mayland

Fabrics: Expressions Batiks Elementals and Expressions Batiks Tjaps collections by Riley Blake Designs

Piece scraps of pastel prints into egg-shape coasters using the quilt-as-you-go method.

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