American Patchwork & Quilting February 2014

The February 2014 issue of American Patchwork u0026amp; Quilting is on sale from December 3u002du002dFebruary 3.u0026nbsp;Missed it? Order a digital issue here.

A creative explosion was the result when four quilt designers took on a project that pushed all their personal boundaries. Use their story as inspiration to plan your own encounter.u0026nbsp;See their four quilts here.Get the digital issue here.

Designer: Tammy Johnson of Joined At the HipUse a Midas touch to turn a classic Lily block into daffodils. Petals in bright gold prints beam and light gray stems add unexpected softness.Get the digital issue here.

Fresh Flowers Wall HangingBold prints keep this take on Golden Opportunity fun and fresh. The floral and geometric prints mix effortlessly to add texture and contrast with the border and setting squares.Get the free quilt pattern here.

Designer: Jen Kingwell of Jen Kingwell DesignsWe love handwork and you can, too! Learn to love the process as you hand-stitch parts of this clever patchwork pillow.Buy this pattern here.

Designer: Laura BoehnkeFabrics: Romatic Olde Charleston collection by Judie Rothermel for Marcus FabricsPut a classic twist on this modern pattern by using reproduction fabrics. Pinning carefully and stitching slowly, Laura completely machine-pieced Heart's Desire. She fussy-cut a stripe vine so it would continue uninterrupted to perfectly frame the lettering in the LOVE block.Get the digital issue here.

Designer: Kathie HollandPinwheel blocks on point set this simple, reproduction-print throw in motion. With 400 different fabrics, it's a scrap-saver's delight.Get the digital issue here.

Shifts of NatureFor her wall-hanging version, quilt tester Laura Boehnke chose deep, rich batiks in inviting earth tones. She used the subtle shifts in the brown batik setting pieces to provide an interesting framework, concentrating medium-brown setting squares in the center of the quilt, creating a frame of darker brown setting squares, and ending with setting and corner triangles in a third brown batik.Get the free quilt pattern here.

Designer: Lissa AlexanderScrappy quilts don't have to be made from fabrics that compete for attention. Learn the tricks to low-volume quilts from one designer's experiment.u0026nbsp;Buy this pattern here.

Marbled EleganceTake Tone It Down from scrappy to just five fabrics for a cool blue wall hanging. Skinny chains of light, medium, and dark blue squares run through a cream marble background, mimicking the blue veins in the cream marble print.u0026nbsp;Get the free quilt pattern here.

Designer: Pat SloanFabrics: Bobbins and Bits collection by Pat Sloan for Moda FabricsBig pieces allow big prints to shine. Choose your favorite fabric to feature, then add borders and sashing for a simple, bold table runner.Get the digital issue here.

Designer: Laura BoehnkeFabrics: Dasara collection by Timeless TreasuresCreate a dramatic, global-inspired table runner from a mix of paisley and geometric prints.Get the digital issue here.

Designer: Victoria Findlay Wolfe of Bumble Beans Inc.Fabrics: assorted Nani Iro collections by Naomi Ito for KokkaA quilting mix that includes ethereal feathers and graphic zigzags transforms simple rectangles into a stunning king-size bed quilt.Get the digital issue here.

Modern-Day Cowboy ThrowDon't be afraid to put your own spin on this geometric pattern. Draw inspiration from the Southwest and transform the modern design into a comfortable throw. Our palette includes the myriad colors you would see in a Grand Canyon sunset.u0026nbsp;Get the free quilt pattern here.

Designer: Diane Nagle of Peddlecar QuiltsFabrics: Notting Hill collection by Robyn Pandolph for RJR FabricsFloral prints and polka dots are the stars here. A pieced Lone Star explodes from the center, surrounded by machine-appliqued flowers and buds.Buy this pattern here.

Lone Star StyleInstead of appliqued blocks, feature a bold print in the corners of a jewel-tone throw. Orange and red prints in the Lone Star draw attention while the blue tone-on-tone background recedes, resulting in a quilt center that looks like a kaleidoscope.Get the free quilt pattern here.

Designer: Brigitte Heitland of Zen ChicFabrics: Barcelona collection by Zen Chic for Moda FabricsSimple to fuse and sew, this crib quilt is sure to catch the eye of modern moms and their tiny tots.Get the digital issue here.

Double the FunDouble your use of circles in a wall hanging that showcases fussy-cut circular motifs stacked on rings in a variety of fun prints.Get the free quilt pattern here.

Designer: Pat Bravo of Art Gallery FabricsFabrics: Carnaby St. collection by Pat Bravo and Pure Elements solids, both from Art Gallery FabricsSwing into 1960's London with a mod Union Jack-style throw. Fabrics filled with color and soul are anchored by solid geometric pieces.Get the digital issue here.

Designer: Laura BoehnkeFabrics:u0026nbsp;Illuminate collection by Flora Bowley for Red Rooster FabricsThe mix of light and dark prints in this quilt has a surrealist effect. The Union Jack-inspired pattern takes a backseat to vibrant, rich hues that meld and mix for a statement throw.u0026nbsp;Get the digital issue here.

Designer: Sue SpargoConsider these beyond-the-basics stitches when you're ready to embellish a project. Get the first five 2014 issues to learn 10 embroidery stitches. A project in the December 2014 issue will incorporate the year's stitches.Get the digital issue here.