American Patchwork & Quilting December 2017
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December 2017
The December 2017 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from October 3-December 4.
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Holiday Wishes
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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Holiday Wishes Color Option
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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Zigzag Pinwheels
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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Zigzag Pinwheels Color Option
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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Mosaic Snowflake
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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Mosaic Snowflake Color Option
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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Plum Dandy
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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Plum Dandy Color Option
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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Sparkle
Designer: Scott Hansen of Blue Nickel Studios
Set a festive mood quickly with a lively holiday quilt.
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Sparkle Color Option
Subtle Stars
Delicate stars in understated purple and blue prints shine against a scrappy neutral background.
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Arctic Circles
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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Arctic Circles Color Option
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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Point of View
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.
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Christmas Brights
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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Lodge Living
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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Lodge Living Color Option
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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Snowfall
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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Snowfall Color Option
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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Sew Giving: I-Spy
Quiltmaker: Kat Tichenor
Simple piecing will inspire you to start your next comfort quilt because you're #SEWgiving!
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