Table of contents for February 2025 in American Patchwork & Quilting

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 Amethyst Blocks Materials FINISHED BLOCK:…

Electric Quilt 8 software, which contains more than 6,000 fabric swatches, was used to create these optional Tea Garden colorways. When designing a project with EQ8, you can import your own swatches, change a color in all units with a single click, or update individual patches. You also can download additional fabrics to your library from EQ Stash Online. Don’t have EQ8? Scan the QR code for a special discount. If you do have EQ8, scan for a free EQ8 project download. ElectricQuilt.com/TeaGarden…

If you wish to use the Wonder Curve Ruler (sewkindofwonderful.com), complete the following steps to cut assorted light and medium prints and dark gray print and trim units 1–4. CUT FABRICS From assorted light and medium prints, cut 40 sets of: □ 4—2¾ × 4½" rectangles □ 2—2¼ × 4" rectangles □ 4—2¼" squares From dark gray print, cut: □ 160—5" squares □ 80—4" squares CUT ARC AND CORNER PIECES 1. Gather four matching light or medium print 2¾ × 4½" rectangles. Layer two rectangles with right sides down, then stack remaining rectangles right side up atop first pair (Photo A). Referring to Photo B, position Wonder Curve Ruler atop rectangles, aligning dashed blue “V” with left-hand and bottom edges of stacked rectangles. Using a rotary cutter, cut along…

Last year we sponsored the Super Scrappy Challenge category with the only requirement being that each entry utilize a minimum of 30 different fabrics; see the winners below! For QuiltCon 2025, we are sponsoring a Transparency Quilt Challenge. Follow the hashtag #QuiltCon2025 on social media, and visit quiltcon.com for more information.…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 54½ × 62½ " Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Pure Solids collection from Art Gallery Fabrics (artgalleryfabrics.com). □ 1⅛ yards solid pink (rows)□ 1⅜ yards solid turquoise (rows, binding)□ 1⅞ yards solid white (rows)□ ¼ yard solid yellow (rows)□ 3½ yards backing fabric□ 63 × 71" batting TO ORDER A KIT of fabrics for quilt top and binding (backing fabric not included) for $55 ppd. in the continental U.S, contact Heart Lake Quilts, heartlakequilts.com. CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From solid pink, cut: □ 12—2½ × 14½" rectangles □ 8—2½ × 10½" rectangles □ 8—2½ × 8½" rectangles □ 8—2½ × 6½" rectangles □ 14—2½ × 4½" rectangles □ 12—2½" squares From…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 80 × 94⅛" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. □ ¼ yard solid blue (appliqués)□ 1½ yards total assorted large florals (appliqués)□ 3⅝ yards green tone-on-tone (blocks A, B, and D; setting triangles; borders 1, 3, and 5)□ 1⅞ yards pink floral (blocks A–C, border 2)□ 4⅜ yards blue print (blocks A–C, setting and corner triangles, border 4, binding)□ 7⅓ yards backing fabric □ 88 × 103" batting□ Lightweight fusible interfacing AccuQuilt GO! Big Dies: □ Circle, 4", 6", 7", 8" Die (55462) □ Square, 10½" (10" Finished) Die (55592) AccuQuilt GO! Dies: □ Circle, 2", 3", 5" Die (55012)□ Square, 5½" (5" Finished) Die (55803)□ Half-Square Triangle, 5" Finished Square Die (55805)□ Strip Cutter, 4½" (4" Finished) Die (55054)□…

Materials FINISHED PILLOW: 15" square WoolFelt fabrics are from National Nonwovens (commonwealthfelt.com). □ 4 × 6" piece each light coral and dark coral wool felt (appliqués)□ 6 × 7" piece cream wool felt (appliqués)□ 16 × 32" piece black wool felt (pillow top, backing)□ Embroidery floss: light coral, cream, dark coral□ Sewing thread: black□ Polyester fiberfill CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From each light coral and dark coral felt, cut: □ 3—1 × 5" rectangles From cream felt, cut: □ 6—1 × 5" rectangles From black felt, cut: □ 2—15 ½" squares APPLIQUÉ AND EMBROIDER PILLOW TOP Use four strands of embroidery floss for embroidery stitches unless otherwise stated. 1. Referring to Diagram 1, pin light coral, dark coral, and cream felt 1 × 5" rectangles…

Instructions can be found on page 90. TO ORDER A KIT of materials including fabric, embroidery floss, and a needle (picture frame and batting not included) for $18 plus shipping, visit etsy.com/shop/CountYourStitchesCo. Katie Nolan @countyourstitchesdesigns on Instagram Designer Katie Nolan, who comes from a family of quilters, began designing cross-stitch patterns based on quilts and quilt blocks as a creative counterpoint to life as a military spouse and parent of two.…

UPGRADE YOUR SEWING SPACE See practical ideas, tips, and products to improve and personalize your space, regardless of room size and budget constraints. AllPeopleQuilt.com/SewingSpace search: American Patchwork & Quilting @allpeoplequilt Seasonal Shopping@APQShop.com RED HOTS Flying Geese and hourglass units in two dozen red hues pair with assorted lights for an ultrascrappy take on the classic two-color quilt. AllPeopleQuilt.com/RedHots CROSS MY HEART Choose your favorite red-and-white prints for a sweet wall hanging. AllPeopleQuilt.com/CrossMyHeart FREE VALENTINE’S DAY PROJECTS Sew decor, quilts, and gifts that will demonstrate your love. AllPeopleQuilt.com/Valentines CLEANING TIPS Treat your most-used sewing supplies to some TLC. AllPeopleQuilt.com/Cleaning TWO WAYS TO HANG QUILTS View step-by-step photos for hanging projects large and small. AllPeopleQuilt.com/QuiltHangers…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 64 ⅛" square FINISHED BLOCKS: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Seedling collection by Katarina Roccella for Art Gallery Fabrics (artgalleryfabrics.com). □ 1 ½ yards white print (blocks)□ 3 ¼ yards navy tone-on-tone (blocks, sashing, binding)□ 1 ½ yards pink print (blocks, sashing, faux piping on binding)□ 1 ⅛ yards mauve print (blocks, sashing)□ 4 ⅛ yards backing fabric□ 73"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From white print, cut: □ 3—1 ½ × 42" strips □ 5—6 ½" squares □ 13—5 ¾" squares □ 52—2 ⅞" squares □ 52—2 ½" squares From navy tone-on-tone, cut: □ 7—1 ½ × 42" strips for binding □ 2—18 ¼" squares, cutting each diagonally…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 58 × 72 ½ FINISHED BLOCK: 14" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Field Cloth collection by Sew Kind of Wonderful for FreeSpirit (freespiritfabrics.com). □ 20—⅙-yard pieces or 3 ⅓ yards total assorted light and medium prints (blocks)□ 3 ⅞ yards dark gray print (blocks)□ 1 yard maroon print (sashing, binding)□ 3 ⅔ yards backing fabric□ 66 × 81" batting□ Wonder Curve Ruler (optional) TO ORDER A KIT of fabrics for quilt top and binding for $145 plus shipping (backing not included), visit sewkindofwonderful.com. CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns are on Pattern Sheet 2. To make templates of patterns, see Make and Use Templates, page 92. If you prefer to use…

MAKE AND USE TEMPLATES MAKE TEMPLATES A template is a pattern made from extra-sturdy material so you can trace around it many times without wearing away the edges. Acrylic templates for many common shapes are available for purchase at quilt shops. Or you can make your own by duplicating printed patterns on template plastic. To make permanent templates, purchase easy-to-cut template plastic, available at quilt shops and crafts supply stores. Lay the plastic over a printed pattern. To ensure straight lines, accurate corners, and permanency, use a ruler and permanent marker to trace the pattern onto the plastic. For hand piecing and appliqué, make templates the exact size finished pieces will be (without seam allowances). For hand piecing, this means tracing the patterns’ dashed lines. For machine piecing, make…