American Patchwork & Quilting August 2018

The August 2018 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from June 5 -- August 6.

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Designer: Amanda Niederhauser

Combine low-volume and bright print charm squares to make a lattice-look quilt.

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Quilt tester: Monique Dillard

Fabrics: Echo Basic collection by Timeless Treasures Fabrics

Quilt tester Monique Dillard composed four blocks in jewel-tone fabrics to create a square 100% Charming table topper or wall hanging. The gold squares placement draws the eye around the project; the red squares anchor the design.

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Designer: Cindy Blackberg

Carefully hand-stitched pieces showcase the rich hues of Civil War reproduction fabrics.

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Quilt tester: Colleen Tauke

Fabrics: Hi-de-Ho! collection by Maywood Studio

Quilt tester Colleen Tauke paired 1930s reproduction prints and solids to make a three-block table runner that would add a charming touch to any seasonal gathering.

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Designer: Annette Plog of Petite Quilts

Hone your piecing skills in a traditional Chimneys and Cornerstones block composed of blue and cream prints.

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Chasing Rainbows

Stitch a color wheel design in four simple blocks. The black print chain running through the blocks and a low-volume background help the colors stand out.

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Designer: Candy Hargrove

Fabrics: New Hope collection by Jo Morton for Moda Fabrics

A variation of the beloved Churn Dash block is repeated in an array of traditional prints and turned on point.

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Floral Dance Table Topper

Painterly florals in spring colors meld in an easy-to-piece table topper.

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Designer: Susan Ache

A pleasing on-point setting of blocks showcases languid summer hues.

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Quilt tester: Alison Gamm

Fabrics: Oxidized Copper Gradations group of the Stonehenge collection for Northcott

Enhance your decor with a striking wall quilt made out of marbleized-look fabric. Graphic designer Alison Gamm made the wall hanging by carefully placing gold, brown, and blue-green mottled fabrics in four blocks. She framed the piece with a 4"-wide finished border that has 4" corner squares.

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Designer: Sharon Tucker of Grass Roots Quilt Studio

Showcase the beauty of 19th-century reproduction prints.

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Quilt tester: Martha Gamm

Fabrics: Goanna Walkabout collection by Paintbrush Studio

For her version of Rich Tradition, quilt tester Martha Gamm updated the traditional block by composing it in brilliantly colored jewel-tone prints. She straight-set the resulting low-contrast blocks side by side without sashing.

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Designer: Kim Schaefer of Little Quilt Company

Fabrics:Pick-Up Sticks collection by Kim Schaefer for Andover Fabrics

A colorful runner sets a lively tone at the dinner table.

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Beautiful Blues Pillow

Assorted blue and cream metallic prints make a throw pillow sparkle.

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Designer: Tiffany Hayes of Needle in a Hayes Stack

Fabrics: Pearl Essence Scrolls collection by Maywood Studio

Contrasting star blocks give a quilt vitality and amped-up interest.

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Quilt tester: Martha Gamm

Fabrics: Illusion and Desire collections by Jacqueline De Jonge for Anthology Fabrics

The batiks used by quilt tester Martha Gamm yielded a fresh take on Time to Shine. The brilliant turquoise and coral hues give the table topper or wall hanging a summery, tropical vibe.

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Designer: Katie Hennagir

No blocks are used in assembling this quilt.

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Quilt tester: Colleen Tauke

Fabrics: Enchanted collection by Gingiber for Moda Fabrics

Quilt tester Colleen Tauke used children's novelty prints in pastels, a bright turquoise, and the Connecting Stars pattern to create a quilt top suitable for a baby. A scrappy binding would link the coordinating prints nicely.

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Quiltmaker: Linda Augsburg

Inspired by Grand Slam by designers Elissa and Heather Willms

Whether it is for a birthday, retirement, or anniversary, a signature quilt is a great way to capture important memories in the honoree's life.

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