Quilts and More Spring 2018

The Spring 2018 issue of Quilts and More is on sale January 16--April 16.

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Designer: Corey Yoder

Fabrics: Farmer's Daughter collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics

Inspired by traditional barn quilts, designer Corey Yoder crafted a series of four star-block pillows-one for each season. The soft colors of the spring pillow celebrate the budding flowers of the season.

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Barn Star Pillow

Mimic a traditional barn quilt in a throw pillow using two solid colors and a star block design.

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Designer: Jeni Baker of In Color Order

Fabrics: The Front Porch collection by Sherri and Chelsi and Goldenrod from the Bella Solids collection, both from Moda Fabrics

Simple units form an extra-long, gingham-inspired table runner. (This table runner is hanging on a quilt ladder in this image. The other quilts are featured in the next slides.)

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Designer: Sherri McConnell of A Quilting Life

Fabrics: The Front Porch collection by Sherri and Chelsi and Goldenrod from the Bella Solids collection, both from Moda Fabrics

Play with contrast by spreading out prints within rotated Courthouse Steps blocks.

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Designer: Chelsi Stratton

Fabrics: The Front Porch collection by Sherri and Chelsi and Goldenrod from the Bella Solids collection, both from Moda Fabrics

Show off twice as many of your favorite prints with a reversible table topper.

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Designer: Candyce Copp Grisham

Fabrics: various Alison Glass collections by Andover Fabrics

Go big! A giant Dresden unit commands attention, showcasing its dramatic prints against a subtle stripe background. Magenta strips lend an asymmetrical effect.

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Designer: Keiko Clark

Fabrics: La Conner collection by Jera Brandvig for Lecien

A drawstring feature creates a surprisingly roomy lunch bag, leaving plenty of space to pack dessert!

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Designers: Joanna Burgarino and Alison Gamm

Fabrics: Kona Cotton solids collection by Robert Kaufman Fabrics

Let a cheerful throw point you toward the colors of spring! Comprised of simple squares and triangle-squares, these eight-point star blocks stitch up quickly.

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Starry Echoes Table Topper

Careful color placement in simple triangle-squares forms a stunning star block table topper.

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Designer: Monique Dillard

Add some red-white-and-blue charm to your table with a fat quarter–friendly table runner.

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Lively Batik Table Topper

Batiks in both primary and secondary colors combine in a vibrant table topper.

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Designer: AGF Studio

Fabrics: Spices Fusion collection by AGF Studio for Art Gallery Fabrics

A medley of colorful prints, solids, and large-scale motifs adds flavor to the traditional tumbler quilt. The key to the design is carefully placing the different fabrics for a bold yet balanced look.

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

Let your creativity be your guide with improvisational piecing. No two quilts made with this technique will be exactly the same!

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Improv Baby Quilt

Use improv piecing and barnyard-inspired fabrics for a playful baby quilt.

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Designer: Minki Kim

Fabrics: Arbor Blossom collection by Nadra Ridgeway for Riley Blake Designs

Pair bold florals with low-volume Nine-Patches to create a sweet springtime throw that mimics a traditional Irish Chain, as well as a matching pillow.

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Quiltmaker: Joanna Burgarino

Fabrics: Lilac Ridge collection by Jan Patek for Moda Fabrics

Turn the Daydream throw into a table topper by halving the size of the blocks and sashing.

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Designer: Sherri K. Falls

Fabrics: Creekside collection by Sherri and Chelsi for Moda Fabrics

A curved zipper, interior pockets, and leather handles provide style and functionality to a sleek carryall.

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Designer: Debbie Grifka

Just as snow melts in spring, the Courthouse Steps–inspired blocks of this wall quilt appear to fade across the quilt top.

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Designer: Alison Gamm

Walking the dog is never dull with a leash that's spruced up with your favorite fabric scraps.

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