American Patchwork & Quilting August 2021
See the featured quilts and web-exclusive patterns from the American Patchwork & Quilting August 2021 issue.
1 of 19
August 2021
The August 2021 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from June 4-August 6.
1 of 19
2 of 19
Cut the Scrap
Designer: Wendy Sheppard
To get the variety of prints needed for a scrappy bed-size quilt, take a dive into your fabric stash.
2 of 19
3 of 19
Cut the Scrap Color Option
Combine three beloved quilt blocks—Churn Dash, Courthouse Steps, and Irish Chain—in a seasonal quilt.
3 of 19
4 of 19
Tropical Paradise
Designer: Lori Q. Allison
Fabrics: Kaffe Fassett Collective for FreeSpirit
Showcase bold prints in a throw that will bring vacation vibes to your home.
4 of 19
5 of 19
Tropical Paradise Color Option
Associate editor Diane Tomlinson chose a collection of small floral prints in pastels to create a smaller version of Tropical Paradise.
Fabrics: Poppy & Posey collection by Dodi Lee Poulsen of Two Sisters at Squirrel Hollow for Riley Blake Designs
5 of 19
6 of 19
Blue & White Delight
Quilt collector: Jody Sanders
Combine simple geometric units into a classic two-color throw.
6 of 19
7 of 19
Blue & White Delight Color Option
Your stash of Halloween novelty fabrics will disappear when you create a spooky table topper.
7 of 19
8 of 19
Strings Attached
Designer: Lori DeJarnatt
Improvisational piecing updates a classic star block.
8 of 19
9 of 19
Strings Attached Color Option
Eliminate the pieced borders to make a quicker–to–finish version of Strings Attached. Frame the block with a red print to make a colorful wall accent.
9 of 19
10 of 19
The Charmed Life
Designer: Amanda Wilbert
Fabrics: Strawberry & Rhubarb collection by Fig Tree & Co. and the Sunday Stroll collection by Bonnie & Camille, both for Moda Fabrics
Start with basic units and wind up with a stunning throw. Use precut charm squares to simplify the process.
10 of 19
11 of 19
The Charmed Life Color Option
Use basic units to piece a stunning tree skirt.
11 of 19
12 of 19
All For One
Quilt collector: Jody Sanders
An antique charm quilt contains a single piece of many different fabrics, including paisleys, plaids, dots, and stripes.
12 of 19
13 of 19
All For One Color Option
English paper piece elongated hexagons that show off large prints and striking machine-quilting.
13 of 19
14 of 19
Turning Point
Designer: Megan Jimenez
Fabrics: Speckled collection by Rashida Coleman-Hale for Ruby Star Society
Complementary colors and rotated blocks add depth and movement to a modern throw.
14 of 19
15 of 19
Turning Point Color Option
Geometric batiks in saturated hues shine in a Turning Point block. They add texture and keep the eye moving around the block.
Fabrics: Here There collection by Marcia Derse for Anthology Fabrics
15 of 19
16 of 19
Road Rules
Designer: Kim Schaefer
Fabrics: Brushline and Tuxedo collections by Kim Schaefer for Andover Fabrics
Fuel a child's love of cars with a quilt that's speedy to sew using fusible machine-appliqué.
16 of 19
17 of 19
Road Rules Color Option
Cut the pieces for one Road Rules car from bright prints and appliqué them onto a purchased bib for a quick and easy gift or to have on hand at Grandma's house.
17 of 19
18 of 19
Enduring Appeal
Designer: Valerie Langue
Fabrics: Hopewell collection by Jo Morton for Moda Fabrics
Chose solid setting squares to show off machine quilting. Combine them with a classic block pieced in reproduction fabrics.
18 of 19
19 of 19
Enduring Appeal Color Option
Using four pieced blocks and no setting squares in a wall hanging version of Enduring Appeal was an experiment in color placement and allowed a new design to appear.
Fabrics: Jardin de Fleurs collection by French General for Moda Fabrics