American Patchwork & Quilting October 2014
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October 2014
The October 2014 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from August 5--October 7.
Missed it? Order a digital issue here.
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Staying Power
Meet Lynne Hagmeier, a time-honored quilter, fabric designer, teacher, and inventor whose passion and vision make quilting simple, accessible, and fun.
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Happy Halloween
Designer: Lila Taylor Scott
Make this seasonal starry quilt from your stash of favorite novelty prints, plaids, and polka dots.
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Happy Halloween Color Option
Stars on Display
Frame star blocks with a neutral background and black sashing strips. The scrappy accordion border and a standout red paisley print add color without overwhelming the real stars of the quilt-the machine quilting and star blocks.
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Little House on the Square
Designer: Lynette Anderson
Fabrics: Quilter's Garden collection by Lynette Anderson Designs for RJR Fabrics
To create this little bit of homeyness, combine a mini house, picket fence, and fanciful yo-yo flowers with hand embroidery and pieced borders.
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Little House on the Square Color Option
Quilter's Garden
Frame a fussy-cut fabric piece with a flower appliqué border and Log Cabin blocks. Pinks, oranges, and greens make for a fresh and bright wall hanging.
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Another Angle
Designer: Pat Bravo of Art Gallery Fabrics
Fabrics: Rapture collection by Pat Bravo and the Pure Elements solids and Squared2 Elements collections, all for Art Gallery Fabrics
Sixty-degree angles aren't just for hexagons; they also work for diamonds. Just cut up strip sets and piece the segments in vertical rows.
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Another Angle Pillow
For a coordinating pillow, try a new angle -- 90-degree triangles. Solids and bright florals make this pillow modern.
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Another Angle Color Option
High Definition
Define the edges with crisp white strips outlining the monochromatic zigzags in the center of this wall hanging. The bold primary colors stand out against the mottled blue background.
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Fall's Bounty
Designer: Janet Nesbitt of The Buggy Barn
Get a primitive look with whipstitched shapes on a wool background. The extra-long runner is right at home on a harvest table or buffet.
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Fall's Bounty Color Option
Fall Bouquet
Rich hues make the petals, stem, and leaves pop off the check background of this beautiful appliqué autumn wall hanging.
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Pieceful Waters
Designer: Linda M. Thielfoldt of The Quilted Goose
Test the paper-piecing waters with a quilt featuring traditional Crossed Canoe blocks.
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Pieceful Waters Color Option
Eye Catcher
Use the same cream print in alternating squares to balance a variety of florals and dark prints. While the finished wall hanging offers plenty to look at, it isn't overwhelming.
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Autumn Quartet
Designer: Robin Kingsley of Bird Brain Designs
Fabrics: Quilter's Garden and Aged to Perfect collections, both by Bird Brain Designs for Fresh Water Designs
Try hand embroidery to stitch up a sweet seasonal quilt of four blackwork designs.
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Rustic Stars
Designer: Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Quilters
Fabrics: Paisley Park collection by Kansas Troubles Quilters for Moda Fabrics
Applique diamonds atop triangles to simplify the classic Hunter's Star block. Subtle raw edges add a bit of texture and dimension.
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Rustic Stars Color Option
Seasonal Stars
Make your stars shine brightly with a metallic gold stripe and a punchy red print. The green print and white print backgrounds shine an even bigger spotlight on the stars. The red inner border and green outer border radiate festive cheer.
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Attention Getter
Designer: Dawn Stewart of Spring Water Designs
Fabrics: Cosmopolitan collection by Paintbrush Studio
Make the most of a big, bold print by surrounding it with coordinates for a quick-to-sew bed runner. The design is easy enough that you can make several, then change them out with the seasons or whenever you want a new look.
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The Secret's in the Sashing
Designer: Tamara Barfels of Daisy Ridge Quilting
Foundation-pieced sashing teams up with a pieced star block to create an intricate illusion of two different stars.
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The Secret's in the Sashing Color Option
Brimming with Blues
Blues and teals are the stars of this wall hanging. To add subtle interest to the finished project, choose several fabrics with the same hue. Creams and metallics add sparkle and make the blocks pop.
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Stitches to Savor
Designer: Sue Spargo
Consider 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.