American Patchwork & Quilting

As the days start to lengthen, my thoughts turn to getting my garden beds prepped and planted. Browsing seed catalogs and gardening magazines for planting ideas inspires me to look toward brighter, floral fabrics and quilt designs like Karen Wisseman’s Lattice View on page 64. If you are more likely to sew a garden of flowers than plant one, Dresden Daisies by Textile Outpost on page 78 is for you. And you won’t want to miss Berries & Bunnies by Jerome Thomas, page 42, a beautiful wool appliqué project featuring two cute little garden visitors. In this issue we’re including a project to celebrate healthcare workers (National Nurses Week is May 6–12, 2025). Registered Nurse Roberta Farrar’s Scrubs quilt, page 48, was designed to celebrate her chosen profession. In addition, Roberta’s…

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ADORABLE BABY QUILTS Little ones and expectant parents will love a handmade crib quilt. AllPeopleQuilt.com/BabyQuilts search: American Patchwork & Quilting @allpeoplequilt Seasonal Shopping @APQShop.com GARDEN PATHWAYS Utilize precut strips to make an impressive bed-size quilt that mirrors the look of lattice. APQShop.com/Pathways SWING INTO SPRING Alternate star and Irish chain blocks made with fat eighths and time-saving strip piecing. APQShop.com/Swing FREE EASTER PROJECTS Decorate for Easter with quilts and handmade decor featuring eggs, baskets, bunnies, chicks, and more. AllPeopleQuilt.com/Easter OUR FAVORITE READER TIPS Explore some of the best ideas fellow readers have shared for making quilting easier, faster, and more fun. AllPeopleQuilt.com/ReaderTips SPRING TABLE TOPPERS Top your spring table with a quilt that showcases floral fabrics, pastel prints, or seasonal motifs. AllPeopleQuilt.com/Spring…

I recently had a problem with a border stretching as I was stitching it. I spray-starched and ironed both sides of the border and continued stitching. It was just enough to stop the fabric from stretching. MARY MURDTER Lakewood, New Jersey After binding a quilt, I iron leftover pieces of binding flat and sew them together. I use the strips to connect pieces of leftover batting to make usable sizes. These battings are my go-to when quilting a baby or lap quilt or table topper. CAROL METZ Grass Lake, Michigan I love using minky for quilt backs, but it can make such a shedding mess when cut. I had the idea to serge the raw edges of minky before sending it to the quilter—my long-armer was thrilled! ALYCE FRADENBURG Port Kent, New York After winding bobbins for the project…

1. MAGNETIC QUILT HANGER Change out quilts on display whenever you want to change up your decor. Just insert the top bound edge of your quilt into the slot on the back wooden piece, then slide the remaining wooden piece in place over top, and magnets will secure it in place. Picture hangers on the back wooden piece attach to the wall. Available in cherry or walnut wood in three sizes (4–6 feet wide). $150–$200; etsy.com/shop/QuilterAndCarpenter 2. SCRAPPY TRIANGLES FOUNDATION PAD Originally posted as a weekly download on her blog for a year, Leila Gardunia’s Scrappy Triangle blocks are now available in a collection of 50 different paper-pieced blocks printed on lightweight foundation paper. After making the scrap-busting, 6"-finished blocks, play with their arrangement to choose a layout (find ideas in several blog posts…

Join American Patchwork & Quilting magazine and play with the tonal effects of fabric placement as you create a twin-size quilt designed by Lori J. Miller. From August 2024–August 2025, find rotary-cutting instructions in each issue or download AccuQuilt cutting instructions. Join our Facebook group, where you can share photos of your progress, find helpful tips for making the quilt, and meet quilters from around the world. For more details, visit AllPeopleQuilt.com/GemTones. SCHEDULE RUBY BLOCKS: October 2024 issue On-sale August, 2024 EMERALD BLOCKS: December 2024 issue On-sale October, 2024 AMETHYST BLOCKS: February 2025 issue On-sale December, 2024 TOPAZ BLOCKS: April 2025 issue On-sale February, 2025 ROSE QUARTZ BLOCKS: June 2025 issue On-sale April, 2025 SAPPHIRE BLOCKS & FINISHING: August 2025 issue On-sale June, 2025 Topaz Blocks Materials FINISHED BLOCK: 20" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Cottage Cloth I and II collections by Renee Nanneman…