American Patchwork & Quilting December 2017

The December 2017 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from October 3-December 4.

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Designer: Meg Hawkey of Crabapple Hill Studio

Fabrics: Gingerbread Christmas collection by Meg Hawkey for Maywood Studio

Combine embroidery and pieced stars for a wintry sweet treat.

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Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Jungle Friends collection by Northcott Studio for Northcott

Follow quilt tester Laura Boehnke's lead and delight a child with a fun kid's version of Holiday Wishes.

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Designer: Lynn Roddy Brown

A cozy quilt and favorite chair are good excuses for pulling up next to the hearth to enjoy a fire.

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Quilt tester: Jody Sanders

Fabrics: Kaffe Fassett Collective collections by FreeSpirit Fabrics

Group editor Jody Sanders first picked a fabric for the border, then selected 27 fabrics for the quilt center using a palette of lime green, lemon yellow, and orange for her version of Zigzag Pinwheels.

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Designer: Jenn Nevitt

Though the quilt looks complex, it is composed only of squares and triangle-squares. Careful piecing generates the complexity.

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Love for Autumn

Careful color placement in the three blocks emphasizes an X and O pattern. Color choices give this table runner a decidedly fall look.

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Designer: Amy Walsh of Blue Underground Studios

The keys to this quilt are accurate cutting and sewing consistent 1/4" seams, making it a wonderful project for a beginner wanting to hone those skills.

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Quilt tester: Jody Sanders

Fabrics: Voyage collection by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics

Group editor Jody Sanders selected a fat quarter bundle of purple, orange, and turquoise prints to make this version of Plum Dandy.

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Designer: Scott Hansen of Blue Nickel Studios

Set a festive mood quickly with a lively holiday quilt.

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Subtle Stars

Delicate stars in understated purple and blue prints shine against a scrappy neutral background.

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Designer: Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Fabrics: Light Work collection by Victoria Findlay Wolfe for Studio 37, a division of Marcus Fabrics

A classic blue-and-white quilt with a modern twist emulates the look of softly falling snow.

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Quilt tester: Martha Gamm

Fabrics: Hello Baby collection by Deborah Edwards for Northcott

Quilt tester Martha Gamm made a baby quilt from one section of Arctic Circles.

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Inspired by Points of Pride from designers by Dolores Smith and Sarah Maxwell of Homestead Hearth

Quiltmaker: Lisa Schumacher

We're revisiting some of our favorite projects from the American Patchwork & Quilting magazine vault as we look ahead to our 25th anniversary. This quilt is the fifth in a series of six. It's been updated to work for today's quiltmaker. The original instructions for Points of Pride were published in our August 2010 issue.

Inspired by Winter Wonderland by designer Jen Daly

Quiltmaker: Laura Boehnke

Large Snowball blocks in a mix of colorful prints make a festive table runner for a holiday party.

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Designers: Joanie Holton and Melanie Greseth

Fabrics: Living Lodge collection by Bristol Bay Studio for Benartex

Let the great outdoors provide the creative spark for a throw that is full of woodsy charm.

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Blue Blossoms

Combine a variety of blue, cream, and white florals and other prints in a striking wall hanging that celebrates the classic color palette.

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Designer: Wendy Sheppard

Fabrics: Merry, Berry, & Bright collection by RJR Studio and the Shiny Objects Holiday Twinkle collection by Flaurie & Finch, both for RJR Fabrics

Invigorate your holiday decor with a large wall quilt in seasonal colors that brings to mind falling snow.

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Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Mayfair and classique collections by Fabri-Quilt

Quilt tester Laura Boehnke discovered that the A pattern pieces in Snowfall are large enough to showcase florals.

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Quiltmaker: Kat Tichenor

Simple piecing will inspire you to start your next comfort quilt because you're #SEWgiving!

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