American Patchwork & Quilting February 2021

The February 2021 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from December 4-February 5.

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Designer: Kate Colleran

Fabrics: Painted Blossoms collection by Island Batik

Batiks shine in a traditional layout.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Blessed Beyond Measure collection by Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin for Riley Blake Designs

Limiting the darker colors to two—red and black—and mixing cream prints in the blocks and setting triangles boosts the traditional feel of this wall quilt based on Batik Jewels.

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Designer: Candy Hargrove

Fabrics: several collections by Jo Morton for Moda Fabrics

Rolling Stone blocks set on point feature Jo Morton fabrics in a nod to friends who couldn't gather in 2020 for their annual Jo-lead quilting retreat.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Indah Batiks collection curated by Sarah Thomas to coordinate with her Paradigm collection for Hoffman California Fabrics

Associate editor Diane Tomlinson was excited to put this distinctive color palette to work in making a wall hanging. In each of the nine A blocks she positioned the side units to form a center circle.

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Designer: Kristyne Czepuryk

Create a charming bag out of scraps, buttons, and trims that were too precious to toss.

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Customize a quick and easy pouch with your favorite fabrics.

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Designer: Susan Ache

Fabrics: A Blooming Bunch collection by Maureen McCormick for Moda Fabrics

Nostalgic prints and happy colors conjure comforting memories of 1970s gardens.

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Quilt tester: Trina Kirkvold

Fabrics: Backyard Blooms collection by Allison Harris for Windham Fabrics

Using florals and a plaid, quilt tester Trina Kirkvold sewed blocks to make a wall quilt version of Love & Piece.

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Designer: Wendy Sheppard

Fabrics: La Rose Rouge collection by French General for Moda Fabrics

Pieced Basket blocks—a historically decorative motif relating to hearth and home—date back to the 19th century.

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A traditional block in solid colors set on a black background replicates the look of Amish-made quilts.

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Designer: Lori J. Miller

Using minimal colors puts the focus on the design and quilting.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Vintage collection by Modern Quilt Studio for Benartex

For her version of Cool Waters, associate editor Diane Tomlinson made four blocks using prints that have intense colors.

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Designer: Tammy Vonderschmitt

Fabrics: Harbor Springs collection by Minick & Simpson for Moda Fabrics

Center fussy-cut star motifs in star blocks to get a farmhouse-style table runner you can use year-round.

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A framed star block and floral rectangles show the table setter exactly where to place the plates and silverware.

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Designer: Amanda Wilbert

Fabrics: Figs & Shirtings collection by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda Fabrics

A fat quarter–friendly design mimics the look of
a mosaic floor.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Flower Girl collection by Kate Aurelia Studio for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics

Change the focus of four Tile Time blocks by choosing large prints for the center squares and a black print for the block backgrounds.

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Designer: Charisma Horton

Fabrics: American Made Brand cotton solids by Clothworks

Solid fabrics sparkle in a jewel of a quilt.

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Quilt tester: Diane Tomlinson

Fabrics: Moonlight collection by Wishwell for Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Four Pieced Prisms blocks, two of them turned 90°, are enough to make a high-contrast wall hanging featuring stellar prints.

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Designer: Rebecca Lidstrom

Fabrics: Woolies Flannel collection by Bonnie Sullivan for Maywood Studio

An innovative construction technique makes straight-set blocks look like they were set on point.

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Scraps in vibrant colors unite in a table runner that's sure to bring cheer to any space.

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