American Patchwork & Quilting December 2019

The December 2019 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from October 4-December 5

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Designer: Jody Sanders

Fabric: Spotted 2019 collection by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics

The hexagons are the right size to organize pins in groups.

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Project tester: Jody Sanders

Fabrics: Shelbyville collection by Jo Morton for Moda Fabrics

Color Coordinated goes from modern to traditional when composed of three fabrics in a primary color palette. The red hexagon and blue triangle pieces were fussy-cut to add interest.

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Designer: Jessica Dayon

Fabrics: Sweet Christmas collection by Urban Chiks for Moda Fabrics

Let a delightful color combination offset frightful winter weather.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Magical Journey and Whisper Vol. 3 collections by Anthology Fabrics

"I eliminated the sashing squares and rectangles in my 28-1/2-square version of Snowed In," associate editor Diane Tomlinson says. "I had fun playing with the color placement of the purple and aqua batiks. By paying attention to my color choices, I could set four blocks together in the same direction."

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Designers: Jo Kramer and Kelli Hanken of Jo's Country Junction

Piece scraps in all hues and styles into a bed-size quilt.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Forest Fancies collection by P&B Textiles

Scraps of all colors and sizes will find a home in a quilt composed of squares and triangle-squares.

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Designer: Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin

Decorate packages or a tree with handmade charm.

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Project tester: Diane Tomlinson

Make a set of festive ornaments with fusible applique, simple embroidery stitches, and fabric scraps.

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Designer: Marion McClellan of My Quilt Diet

Fabrics: solid turquoise is Splash from the Kona Cotton Solids collection by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Solid fabrics are the perfect showplace for custom quilting.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Stonehenge Solstice collection by Northcott

To change the look of First Frost, gather fabrics in an autumn color palette-golden yellow, vibrant orange, and leafy green, all with a touch of metallic gold-and piece a border to frame the center. In this case, the border is a Celtic-inspired stripe cut perpendicular to the selvage.

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Designer: Annette Plog of Petite Quilts

To create a one-of-a-kind friendship quilt, select a pattern and invite your quilting friends to make and swap blocks.

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Project tester: Lindsay Mayland

Fabrics: Good Vibes Only collection by Shayla Wolf for Windham Fabrics

Careful color placement in the classic Jacob's Ladder block gives a pair of pillows two different looks.

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Designer: Jessica Dayon

Two-color quilts don't have to be made solely with solids. Combine your favorite red prints with a solid white for a quilt that can be used year-round.

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Quilt tester: Sarah Huechteman

Fabrics: Meridian collection by P&B Textiles

Sarah Huechteman used a rainbow of geometric prints to make a vibrant and scrappy throw. While the prints look like solids from afar, they create movement and interest for a contemporary feel.

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Designer: Wendy Sheppard

Fabrics: Terrain collection by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics

For a bed quilt that evokes the great outdoors, mix shades pulled from the land, sea, and sky.

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Quilt tester: Monique Jacobs

Fabrics: Merry Merry Snow Days collection by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics

Use templates and holiday fabrics to make sharp points in a seasonal wall hanging.

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Designer: Sherri K. Falls of This & That Pattern Co.

Set off your tabletop tree with a colorful mini tree skirt.

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Project tester: Diane Tomlinson

For a quick holiday hostess gift, embellish a store-bought tea towel with fusible-applique mittens.

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Designer: Kristin Esser

Fabrics: Boro collection by Moda Fabrics

Mimic the look of curved seams using all straight seams.

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Quilt tester: Colleen Tauke

Fabrics: Alphabet Soup collection by Northcott

A child will enjoy a quilt made from alphabet-theme novelty prints and basic shapes.

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