American Patchwork & Quilting August 2014

The August 2014 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from June 3--August 5.

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From an in-home studio just steps from their family room, designer Jill Finley creates works of heart.

See more pictures of her home here.

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Designer: Debby Luttrell of Stitchin' Heaven

Can you spot the dots? While there are no curved pieces, the circular designs in this quilt are the result of alternating blocks in opposite colorations.

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Nature's Canvas

Soften the look of a wall quilt with painterly prints showcasing brushstrokes, stamped designs, and unevenly drawn geometrics. Use a mix of floral, leaf, and bright pops of color for an artist's take on nature.

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Designer: Lynn Roddy Brown

A designer unites block swap leftovers -- triangle-squares, Rail Fence blocks, and 2-1/2"-wide strips -- in a medallion-style quilt that is a simply scrappy delight.

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Fire and Water Throw

Combine fiery oranges, calming teals, and sandy creams in a bold throw featuring a stunning star in the middle of radiating borders.

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Designer: Marti Michell of From Marti

Fabrics: Tomorrow's Promise collection by Marti Michell for Maywood Studio

Visually soften the points of Pineapple blocks by cutting up multicolor fabrics for half of the strips. Frame the classic beauty in a stately floral border.

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Pineapple Sparkle

Pops of yellow, red, and blue make Pineapple blocks sparkle. The rich browns and tans in this batik wall hanging increase the contrast even more.

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Designer: Jill Finley of Jillily Studio

Fabrics: Poppy Patio and Jams and Jellies collections, both by Jill Finley for Henry Glass & Co.

A black rickrack grid seems straight set; the pieced-and-appliqued blocks appear to be set on point. Whichever way you look at it, this throw is a breath of fresh air.

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Ring of Posies

Four appliquéd and pieced flowers dance in circles in the blocks that make up this table runner. Use an earthy blue, brown, and cream color scheme for decor that lasts all year.

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Designer: Sheila Sinclair Snyder of License to Quilt

Fabrics: Kona Cotton solids collection from Robert Kaufman Fabrics and the Modern Home collection from Monaluna

Why cut apart a single fabric, then piece it back together? When the piecing lines create quilting guidelines, you can skip the marking step.

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Designer: Sheila Sinclair Snyder of License to Quilt

Fabrics: Kona Cotton solids collection from Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Use scrappy solids and turn blocks on their sides for an easy throw.

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Deisgner: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Ink Blossom collection by Sue Marsh for RJR Fabrics

Pair black-and-white prints with bold colors. The size of the triangles provides enough room to nicely showcase larger-scale prints.

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Designer: Tammy Vonderschmitt

Fabrics: Collection for a Cause Mill Book Series Circa 1852 collection by Howard Marcus for Moda Fabrics

Delicious squares of brown, red, and cream form a checkerboard-and-chain design that flows seamlessly into the border.

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The Light and Dark of It

Use an unexpected mix of batiks and prints to add depth and scrappiness to a wall hanging. Careful placement of light and dark fabrics makes a checkerboard look that grows darker in the corners.

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Designer: Kim Schaefer of Little Quilt Company

Fabrics: a variety of Kim Schaefer's collections for Andover Fabrics, including Night and Day, Salt and Pepper, and Tic Tac

What sets off bright colors better than anything else? Black and white! Make news with bright squares amidst a black-and-white pieced sashing.

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Aquarium Views

Fussy-cut underwater and nautical prints and frame them inside boxes of sea and surf colors for a wall quilt that is perfect for little pirates and mermaids!

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Designer: Sue Spargo

Consider these beyond-the-basics stitches when you're ready to embellish a project. Get the first five 2014 issues to learn 10 embroidery stitches. A project in the December 2014 issue will incorporate the year's stitches.

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