American Patchwork & Quilting October 2016

The October 2016 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting is on sale from August 2--October 3.

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Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings brings a modern-day mind-set to primitives through her work with wool appliqué, miniature quilts, and fabric designing.

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Visit Primitive Gatherings at:

850 Racine St., Menasha, WI 54952

920/722-7233

primitivegatherings.us

lisabongean.com

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Designer: Susan Ache

An unusual spiky fruit is behind the color and pattern of the jagged blocks in this throw-size quilt.

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Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Chromazone collection by Paula Nadelstern for Benartex

Rich jewel-tone colors pop like gem stones in quilt tester Laura Boehnke's version of Dragon Fruit Delight. An inner border of bright complementary prints sets off the six-block quilt center. A deep purple outer border allows the blocks in this wall hanging to sparkle.

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Designer: Betsy Chutchian

Fabrics: Bramblewood 1870–1890 collection by Betsy Chutchian for Moda Fabrics

Dove at the Window blocks take flight in a throw of reproduction fabrics.

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A One-Two Punch

A bold color palette of red, blue, and gray combined with an impactful pattern equals a wall hanging that packs a punch.

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Quilt collector: Jody Sanders

Vibrant Cheddar yellow is anything but mellow in this antique quilt.

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Patriotic Sparkler

Choose red, white, and blue prints sporting flag, star, and sparkler designs to turn this table topper into a patriotic delight.

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Quilt collector: Pat Sloan

Re-create a vintage baby blanket using today's piecing techniques.

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Baskets Pillow

Choose lime green and teal prints for the baskets and a gray print for the sashing to construct a pillow cover that has a modern feel.

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Designer: AGF Studio

Quiltmaker: Brie Sloan

Fabrics: Avantgarde collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics

Fresh twists on a favorite block and careful fabric placement yield the look of curved piecing in this contemporary throw.

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Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Montego Bay collection by Paintbrush Studios for Fabri-Quilt

For her five-block version of Modern Spools, quilt tester Laura Boehnke used pastel colors and floral fabrics to create a table runner reminiscent of butterflies and spring blooms.

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Designer: Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

Wool pennies in every color of the rainbow dot this scrap-lover's delight.

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Coffee and Tea Time

Neutral colors and sophisticated prints star in an appliquéd wall hanging. Stacked shapes add texture and dimension to a simple design.

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Designer: Lissa Alexander of Moda Lissa

Bleached or overdyed orange, brown, and purple prints come together for an eclectic throw.

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Classic Christmas Quilt

Use a variety of traditional holiday colors and prints in a wall hanging fit for decking the halls. Metallic touches and star and snowflake quilting make this a Christmas favorite.

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Designer: Lori Krueger

Fabrics: Shirt & Tie collection by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics

Use a fabric-folding technique to fashion three-dimensional, casual party frocks.

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Quilt tester: Laura Boehnke

Fabrics: Handcrafted Patchwork collection by Alison Glass and the Dimples collection by Gail Kessler of Ladyfingers Studio, both for Andover Fabrics

Dancing Dresses takes on a tropical feel in quilt tester Laura Boehnke's square nine-block version. The dresses' vibrant colors and standout prints elicit the feeling of warm ocean breezes and white sand beaches.

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Designer: Pat Sloan

Fabrics: Hometown Girl Batiks collection by Pat Sloan for Moda Fabrics

In each 2016 issue you'll get instructions for one row. At the end of the year you can put the rows together to make a throw. Join us on Instagram and Facebook to see what others are sewing with hashtag #APQrowquilt.

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Designer: Katie Hennagir of Katie Hennagir Designs

Fabrics: The House that Jack Built collection by Katie Hennagir for Andover Fabrics

Craft a quick spooky table runner to celebrate the season.

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Designer: Katie Hennagir of Katie Hennagir Designs

Fabrics: Trinkets collection by Kathy Hall for Andover Fabrics

Craft a leafy pumpkin table runner to celebrate the season.

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