Table of contents for Spring 2026 in American Patchwork & Quilting

Spring is a season of renewal—of clearing space, brightening palettes, and letting inspiration bloom. This issue embraces that spirit with 12 exclusive new projects to spark your creativity, honoring quilting traditions while inviting you to explore something new. We’re especially excited to share our latest quilt-along, Gather in the Garden, page 42, from designers Pam and Nicky Lintott. It’s a beautiful medallion quilt built one border at a time. Whether you stitch along each week or join in whenever inspiration calls, we can’t wait to see your quilts grow. In “A Curious Nature,” page 18, the one-and-only Anna Maria Parry welcomes us into her home and studio, sharing how her family traditions, formal art training, and deep love of gardening intertwine to shape her unique creative voice. She also designed…

“I always say that I sort of accidentally became a quilter” artist, fabric designer, and quilter Anna Maria Parry says with a warm smile. “When I think about what allowed me to become successful, I believe I owe it to being curious.” Parry’s inherent curiosity began and grew in her childhood home where she was surrounded by handmade blankets, bedding, cushions, and framed needle works. But quilts were not one of the treasures the women of her family created with nimble fingers. “I sat next to my grandmother while she crocheted, mom at the sewing machine, and Greek aunts who did needlepoint, and I suppose, pestered them enough until they taught me,” she says. “I wanted to be a part of it all.” Parry’s curiosity about the crafts planted the…

When my long-arm machine quilter is preparing a new quilting design, she quilts a section of the design on fabric scraps. I cut them into pieces and bind them to use between my skillets. They protect the skillets from getting scratched. ELAINE WAKEFIELD Sturgis, Michigan To eliminate drag on the cord when ironing, I attached a shower curtain ring with rollers to an iron-cord minder. The cord rolls smoothly now! BARBARA ESCH Bonita Springs, Florida I used to have a hard time remembering which way to press my seams on my walk to the ironing board. Now I mark a flat flower head pin with an arrow, pin it to the corner of the row, and can see clearly the direction I need to press. SHANNON WILKINSON Hollister, California Share…

THE BASICS NEEDLE: Use thin needles, such as sharps or betweens. Choose a size you can thread with ease. Many hand piecers prefer a size 10 or 12 sharps needle. PINS: Use extra-fine pins. Those with large diameters can leave holes in your fabric and distort seaming. SEAM: Stitch only on marked lines, beginning and ending at marked matching points. STITCH LENGTH: Try for stitches 1⁄8" in length, but it’s OK if they are a bit longer. Stitch length isn't as important as matching corners, stitching on marked lines, and not sewing through seam allowances. THREAD: Sew with a 12-15" length of thread. Some hand piecers prefer to use hand-quilting or polyester thread for its strength. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Place a template on the wrong side of the fabric. Using a…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 60 ½ " square FINISHED BLOCK: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Abode collection by Maureen Cracknell and the Mix the Volume collection, both from Art Gallery Fabrics (artgalleryfabrics.com). ☐ 2 ¾ yards total assorted white prints (blocks)☐ 1 ½ yards total assorted yellow prints (blocks)☐ 1 ½ yards total assorted pink prints (blocks)☐ ⅝ yard yellow-and-orange print (binding)☐ 3 ⅞ yards backing fabric☐ 69"-square batting “As a sports mom, I spend lots of time in stadiums with my kiddos. This quilt was the result of a very long wrestling tournament with no cell phone reception! I always take a graph paper journal along to doodle ideas.”―AMY LOLLIS, DESIGNER CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following…

Materials FINISHED TABLE RUNNER: 18×43" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Woof and Warp collection by Sheryl Johnson of Temecula Quilt Co. for Marcus Fabrics (marcusfabrics.com). ☐ 42—2 ½ " squares assorted green, yellow, and blue prints (hexagon rings)☐ ⅙ yard gold tone-on-tone (inner border)☐ ⅜ yard cream print (table runner center)☐ ¾ yard green tone-ontone (outer border, stem appliqués, binding)☐ 3×4" piece each navy prints No. 1 and No. 2 (circle appliqués)☐ 3×4" piece each blue prints No. 1 and No. 2 (circle appliqués)☐ 3×4" piece each gold prints No. 1 and No. 2 (circle appliqués)☐ 3×4" piece each light green print, green print No. 1, and green print No. 2 (leaf appliqués)☐ 1 ½ yards backing fabric☐ 26×51"…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 65 ⅞ × 801⁄4" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 21⁄2 yards total assorted medium and dark prints (blocks)☐ 23⁄4 yards total assorted light prints (blocks)☐ 4 yards blue print (quilt center, border units) (Avoid stripes, checks, directional prints, and large motifs.)☐ 13⁄8 yards navy print (border units, binding)☐ 5 yards backing fabric ▫ 74×89" batting TO ORDER A SET OF STAMPS for $30 plus postage in U.S., contact kalicopalacequilting.com. CHOOSE STITCHING METHOD We recommend hand-piecing the quilt center for accuracy and optimal control of the small pieces. It also ensures that seam allowances aren’t sewn down, allowing you to choose the direction to press after you’ve finished piecing each block and unit. For more information, see “Master the Basics:…

Apron Materials FINISHED APRON: 23 ½×33 ½ " Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Happy Homestead collection by Samantha Johnson for Cloud9 Fabrics (cloud9fabrics.com). ☐ 1 yard multicolor print (apron body)☐ 1 yard green plaid (apron body)☐ ½ yard pink print (apron straps)☐ Small safety pin CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From multicolor print, cut: ☐ 1—24×34" rectangle From green plaid, cut: ☐ 1—24×34" rectangle From pink print, cut: ☐ 2—4 ½×42" strips ☐ 1—2 ½×42" strip ASSEMBLE APRON BODY Measurements include ¼" seam allowances unless otherwise indicated. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. 1. Lay multicolor print 24×34" rectangle right side up with a short edge at top. Use a pencil to mark 7"…

1. GO! BOLT ELECTRIC ESSENTIALS STARTER PACK Cut accurate pieces with the touch of a button using this lightweight electric die cutter. Includes cutter, die catcher, 5"-square die, 6"-square cutting mat, and pattern and idea booklet. $559.98; accuquilt.com 2. GO! FABRIC CUTTER BACKPACK FOR GO! BOLT Take your die cutter and accessories with you to a retreat or a sewing day at your friend’s house. It’s the perfect soft, durable, and ergonomic way to transport your Go! Cutter. $174.99; accuquilt.com 3. BOB-SLED BOBBIN & NEEDLE CASE BY WONDERFIL A must-have for the hand-piecer or EPP enthusiast! This clever case comes with ten pre-wound bobbins and includes a handy storage compartment for sewing needles. $23.00; beehivecraftstudio.com 4. ALPHACLIPPIES SPECIALTY MARKING TOOLS Label your quilt pieces after cutting them with plastic clips…

Join American Patchwork & Quilting magazine and create a stunning geometric throw quilt designed by Lori J. Miller. From August 2025 through August 2026, find rotary-cutting instructions or download AccuQuilt cutting instructions for each month’s blocks. 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 and a complete materials list, visit AllPeopleQuilt.com/PointsBOM. Materials FINISHED QUILT: 64½×80½" FINISHED BLOCKS: 8" square MATERIALS FOR BLOCKS G & H: For a materials list for the entire quilt and instructions for Blocks A–F, visit AllPeopleQuilt.com/PointsBOM. Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Texture collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs (rileyblakedesigns.com). ☐ ⅛ yard…

RENEE NANNEMAN Renee started her own publishing business in 1984, and designed her first fabric collection in 2006. She designs patterns for cross stitch, rug hooking, and quilting. needllove.com CHARISMA HORTON Charisma is a prolific pattern designer, entrepreneur, long-arm quilter, and new fabric designer for Andover Fabrics. charismascorner.com Renee’s Quilt: FOREST STARS Materials FINISHED QUILT: 40" square FINISHED BLOCK: 16" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Forest Glen collection by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics (andoverfabrics.com). ☐ 10" square each dark pink print No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 (blocks)☐ 10" square each cream-and-pink print No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3 (blocks)☐ 10" square medium pink print No. 1 (blocks)☐ 10" square each dark green print No.…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 72 ½ " square FINISHED BLOCK: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Paper Cuts 2 collection by Rashida Coleman-Hale and the Starry 2025 collection by Alexia Marcelle Abegg, both for Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com). ☐ 2 ¾ yards green print (blocks)☐ 18—18×21" pieces (fat quarters) assorted bright prints in purple, yellow, pink, and rust (blocks)☐ 3—½ -yard pieces assorted dark blue prints (blocks)☐ 3—½ -yard pieces assorted beige prints (blocks)☐ ⅔ yard blue-and-white print (binding)☐ 4 ½ yards backing fabric☐ 81"-square batting TO ORDER A KIT of fabrics for $154.00 plus shipping (backing additional $61-$64), contact Calico Hutch; 507/377-1163; calicohutchquiltshop.com. Wanderlust is compatible with the AccuQuilt Go! diecutting systems. For materials and cutting instructions for…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 38×50 ½ " FINISHED BLOCKS: 12 ½ " square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Cannon Beach collection by Crystal Manning for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ☐ 2 ⅝ yards total assorted pastel prints (blocks)☐ 6—5 ½" squares embroidered muslin or novelty print (blocks)☐ 6—4" squares embroidered muslin or novelty print (blocks)☐ ½ yard peach print (binding)☐ 2 ⅝ yards backing fabric☐ 46×59" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted pastel prints, cut: ☐ 12—2×13" rectangles ☐ 24—2×11 ½" rectangles ☐ 24—2×10" rectangles ☐ 24—2×8 ½" rectangles ☐ 24—2×7" rectangles ☐ 18—2×5 ½" rectangles ☐ 6—2×4" rectangles From peach print, cut: ☐ 5—2 ½×42" binding strips ASSEMBLE A BLOCKS Measurements include ¼" seam allowances.…

For the last couple of years, I have done quilt block exchanges organized through social media. It’s fun getting to know everyone! —Courtney Blackwell @sewsinherfreetime I joined a guild 22 years ago and met other newbies at the first retreat. We formed a small group and are now quilting sisters. We’ve been together all this time. —Carol Miskin @bizzyquilter After moving to our current area, I discovered Table Rock Quilts of Honor. They are a wonderful group that makes quilts to honor veterans. —Cindy Medford In 2019, a friend called me about starting a Featherweight Guild. We started with six members, and today we are 18 strong. We retreat together and great friendships have been formed. —Harriet Nevil I have been so blessed to find kind, helpful, and loving fellow…