American Patchwork & Quilting December 2021

The December 2021 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from October 1-December 3.

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Designers: Jo Kramer and Kelli Hanken

Strip piecing lets a medallion-inspired design in a yuletide color palette come together efficiently.

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Light and dark batiks form a pixelated square center. A trio of borders provides a striking finish.

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Designer: Sandra Clemons

Use a rainbow of scraps to foundation-piece abstract butterflies that flutter across a light background.

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Associate editor Diane Tomlinson used an assortment of scraps to make four Spread Your Wings corner units. She rotated the units 180° and joined them without the pieced black-and-white sashing of the original block.

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Designer: Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

Spell out a holiday greeting using wool and flannel mittens embellished with appliqué and embroidery.

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Oh what fun you'll have adding personal touches to these miniature mittens! You can use them as gift toppers or ornaments.

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Designer: Katie Hennagir

Set a wintry scene with snowflake and
evergreen blocks connected by red chain paths.

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Deck your door or a wall with a wintry quilt featuring pine trees and a snowflake.

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Designer: Stephanie Luiere 

Charmed by the beautiful sweaters she saw on a 2019 anniversary trip to Iceland, Stephanie Luiere designed a quilt with a similar look to commemorate the experience.

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Traditional colors, a cozy plaid fabric, and metallic quilting thread elevate a simple holiday table topper.

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Designer: Valerie Langue

Fabrics: Charm Holiday collection by Charming Prints for Benartex

Use traditional seasonal colors in two nearly identical blocks to produce the look of
poinsettia-filled wreaths across a square throw.

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Associate editor Diane Tomlinson chose a collection of pastel solids that have a shimmery finish to create a one-block version of Winter Wreaths. 

Fabrics: Cotton Shot collection in Pearl by Amanda Murphy for Benartex

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Designer: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Kaffe Fassett Collective for FreeSpirit

A mix of vibrant jewel-tone prints in White House Steps blocks keeps the eye moving around a bed-size quilt.

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To make a table topper version of Dreaming in Color, piece four blocks. Instead of making each round out of a singular print, alternate light and dark prints for an hourglass-inspired design.

Fabrics: Celestial collection by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics

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Designers: Me and My Sister Designs

Bows made using a wedge template put the finishing touches on pieced packages.

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For a celebratory table runner, associate editor Diane Tomlinson made two Gift Wrap blocks and joined them to a gray print square that can fit a birthday cake or centerpiece.

Fabrics: Birthday collection by Sarah Watts for Ruby Star Society

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Producers: Lindsay Mayland and Elizabeth Stumbo

Stylish holders keep small snips safely stored in your bag or sewing room. Fusible web and simple embroidery make them quick to finish.

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Producers: Lindsay Mayland and Elizabeth Stumbo

Join five of these traditional units and add an elastic cord to make a bookmark suitable for a classic book or a favorite quilting reference.

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Producers: Lindsay Mayland and Elizabeth Stumbo

Sew double gauze into a scarf that can be worn year-round. The pattern is available in two sizes to fit your needs.

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Producers: Lindsay Mayland and Elizabeth Stumbo

Keep hands and tabletops protected from hot bowls of food with a microwave-safe cozy.

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Producers: Lindsay Mayland and Elizabeth Stumbo

Don't show up to a party empty-handed! These
felted wool trees atop favorite bottles of wine make thoughtful hostess gifts.

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