Quilts and More Spring 2018

January 04, 2018
See the featured projects and web-exclusive patterns from the Quilts and More Spring 2018 issue.
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Spring 2018

The Spring 2018 issue of Quilts and More is on sale January 16--April 16.Missed this issue? Get a digital version here.

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Stitch & Switch Pillow: Spring

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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Stitch & Switch Pillow: Spring Color Option

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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Scrap Lab Table Runner

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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Scrap Lab Throw

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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Scrap Lab Table Topper

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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Dresden Bloom

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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Let's Do Lunch

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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Starry Echoes

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 Color Option

Starry Echoes Table Topper

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

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Country Table

Designer: Monique Dillard

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

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Country Table Color Option

Lively Batik Table Topper

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

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Spice Rack

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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Play Time

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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Play Time Color Option

Improv Baby Quilt

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

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Daydream

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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Daydream: Mini Makeover

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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Market Day

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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Evaporation

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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Scrap Savvy: Spring 2018

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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