Quilts and More Fall 2017

The Fall 2017 issue of Quilts and More is on sale July 18-October 16.

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Designer: Jacquelynne Steves

Pieced blocks provide the perfect backdrop for leaf silhouette appliqués. 

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Designer: Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life

Fabrics: Literary collection by Heather Givans for Windham Fabrics

Horizontal rows and contrasting sashing strips mimic the look of a bookshelf.

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Designer: Jeni Baker of In Color Order

Fabrics: Literary Collection by Heather Givans for Windham Fabrics

Cozy up with an oversize pillow and your favorite book.

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Mini Spinner

Play with light and dark prints in a mini quilt that showcases spinning triangles.

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Designer: Wendy Sheppard

Fabric: Autumn Air collection for RJR Fabrics

Rectangular blocks and Pinwheel sashing squares put a spin on traditional Irish Chain blocks.

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An (Almost) Square Meal

Compose a delectable kitchen wall hanging of novelty prints pieced into four elongated blocks.

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Designer: Roseann Meehan Kermes of Rosebud's Cottage

Celebrate all things fall with a wall hanging of wool appliqué, hand embroidery, and dimensional embellishments.

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Designers: Jo Kramer and Kelli Hanken of Jo's Country Junction

Fabric: Dowry collection by Anna Maria Horner for FreeSpirit

Pair rich prints with a deep turquoise fabric in one easy block repeated over and over for a dramatic throw. 

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Fall Mix

Mix batiks and solids in a simple quilt that makes an eye-catching fall table topper.

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Designer: Kathleen Wilson Williams

Dress up a pillow top with a wreath of machine-appliquéd flowers.

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Designer: Trina Kirkvold

Use geometric prints to form blocks in a stylized interpretation of the sweet Halloween treat. 

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Designer: Vicki Ruebel of Orchid Owl Quilts

Fabrics: Bella Solids from Moda Fabrics, Kona Cotton solids from Robert Kaufman Fabrics, and Cotton Couture solid from Michael Miller Fabrics

Whether you go with solids or prints, jumbo Maple Leaf blocks are a cinch to make. 

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Modern Maple Pillow

Turn a scrappy Maple Leaf block into a contemporary pillow in fall colors.

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Designer: Tonya Alexander

It's like a quilt inkblot test—do you see the white arrows or the gray arrows? Either way, you can quickly make an eye-opening wonder with strip piecing and offset rows of blocks.

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Look Up Wall Hanging

Piece your scraps into arrows that can point you in the right direction.

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Designer: Jennifer Keltner

Go bold! Combine squares and rectangles in vibrant splashes of color. An asymmetrical quilting design adds modern flair.

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Designer: Anna Graham

Fabric: Tattooed collection by Libs Elliott for Andover Fabrics

Inspired by berry baskets from the farmers market, these cheery fabric renditions are great for stashing notions in a crafts room, corralling change, or cradling jewelry.

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Dress up plain flowerpots with coordinating fabric baskets. If you put plants in your basket as we did, choose pots without drainage holes.

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Designer: Pat Sloan

When autumn brings cool breezes, the heart yearns for the familiarity and coziness of home.

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Designer: Sarah J. Maxwell of Designs by Sarah J

Fabric: A Shout, A Whisper, A Text... collection by Sarah J. Maxwell for Studio 37 Fabrics from Marcus Fabrics

How quickly can you make a throw-size quilt? Super-fast if you use this pattern, in which blocks rotate in alternating rows to create rainbow stair steps.

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Quiltmaker: Elizabeth Tisinger Beese

Fabric: Indah Batiks and Bali Batiks collections for Hoffman California Fabrics

Designed to be just one-fourth the size of those in Step Lively, the blocks in this seashore-inspired quilt are still large enough to showcase the mix of batiks they contain. 

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Designer: Roseann Meehan Kermes of Rosebud's Cottage

Combine felted wool and embroidery to make this leaf-and-acorn pincushion pair for the sewer on your list. A two-sided acorn tag for holding needles is an added bonus.

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Designer: Alison Gamm

Use up your skinniest scraps to make cord wraps in whatever size you need. 

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