American Patchwork & Quilting

American Patchwork and Quilting delivers inspiration, education, and motivation to passionate quilting enthusiasts of all skill levels. In each issue, you'll get the highest quality patterns and how-to instructions, along with compelling feature stories about designers and destinations.Every digital issue includes the pattern pieces found in the corresponding print version. To access pattern pieces, simply click on the underlined text in Cut Fabrics sections.

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LESSON #1: GETTING STARTED

SEA & SKY • Interlocking frames surround spinning Pinwheel units to create movement in this tonal quilt.

Retro STARS • Use bright prints and solids along with sunny yellow and muslin to make this blast from the past.

Storybook CHARM • Gift a sweet baby quilt designed with split triangle-squares.

Materials & Cutting Instructions for accuquilt

Berries & Bunnies • Create welcoming spring decor with wool appliqués and embroidery.

EMBROIDERY STITCHES

SCRUBS • USE BRIGHT PRINTS AND SOLIDS TO RE-CREATE ICONIC SYMBOLS OF THE HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY.

SPRING Beauty • Use 2½" squares to sew a queen-size quilt that’ll add a cozy accent to a soothing bedroom retreat.

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BACK ISSUE BLOWOUT!

LATTICE VIEW • STITCH A THROW BURSTING WITH VIVID SPRING COLORS USING CLEVER STRIP-TUBE PIECING.

Flower Farm • Flower bouquet blocks that mimic the floral outer border are separated by a sashing that forms a secondary design.

Dresden DAISIES • Stitch a garden of blooms with clever half-Dresden blocks.

Project Option Instructions

Back to Basics • Refer to these tips and techniques when you need information to make a project.

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