Table of contents for April 2022 in American Patchwork & Quilting

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 72¾×84½" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. To plan this quilt in a different colorway, use the Coloring Diagram on Pattern Sheet 2. ▫ 4¾ yards total assorted prints (star units, A rows) ▫ 4⅛ yards solid white (A and B rows, binding) ▫ 5¼ yards backing fabric ▫ 81×93" batting Get the Look of Vintage Feed Sacks Re-create Touch the Stars with 1930s reproduction prints. 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 100. Be sure to transfer the dots to templates and fabric pieces. The dots are matching points used when setting in seams. The maker of this vintage quilt made…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 102 1 ∕4" square FINISHED BLOCKS: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ▫ 3 1 ∕8 yards total assorted red prints (tulip and Nine-Patch blocks) ▫ 8 yards solid cream (tulip and Nine-Patch blocks, setting and corner triangles) ▫ 1 3 ∕4 yards mottled green (tulip blocks) ▫ 1 1 ∕4 yards red paisley (Nine-Patch blocks, binding) ▫ 9 1 ∕4 yards backing fabric ▫ 111"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns are on Pattern Sheet 1. To make templates of patterns, see Make and Use Templates, page 100. From assorted red prints, cut: ▫ 25—2×42" strips ▫ 90—4 1 ∕4" squares, cutting each diagonally twice in an X for 360 small triangles total…

search: American Patchwork & Quilting @allpeoplequilt QUICK & EASY QUILTS To make a quilt in a hurry, choose one of our simple designs. AllPeopleQuiltcom/131 Join the Fun! International Quilting Day is March 19. Celebrate by joining our all-day virtual quilt retreat. We’ll have fun questions, photo prompts, and special surprises on our social media accounts. Get details at AllPeopleQuilt.com/132. QUILT AS YOU GO Try a technique that lets you finish a quilt as you piece it. AllPeopleQuilt.com/133 More Online PRECUT STRIPS Use coordinating 21∕2"-wide strips to create beautiful quilts. AllPeopleQuilt.com/134 PLACE MATS Set your table in style and protect it at the same time. AllPeopleQuilt.com/135 SPRING QUILTS Sew seasonal projects that feature fresh colors and motifs. AllPeopleQuilt.com/136…

1 SWAP LEDS FOR INCANDESCENT BULBS Next time a bulb burns out in your sewing space, switch to a LED bulb, which lasts 50 times longer than a standard incandescent lightbulb and consumes less power. two COMPOST FABRIC SCRAPS Turn fabric trimmings and other small scraps into rich soil for your garden. If the fabric is 100% cotton, linen, bamboo, or wool, it’s biodegradable and counts as “brown” material in your compost bin. 3 CLEAN UP YOUR SPRAYS Choose plastic spray bottles instead of aerosol cans for liquid starches or basting sprays. Aerosol cans emit VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that cause poor air quality. They also contain compressed gases that contribute to global warming and are hazardous to the soil and water when thrown away. Consider making your own…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 72½×84½" FINISHED BLOCKS: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Cotton Couture collection by Michael Miller Fabrics (michaelmillerfabrics.com). See materials, cutting list, and assembly instructions for three additional sizes on pages 42-43. To plan this quilt in a different colorway, use the Coloring Diagram on Pattern Sheet 3. ▫ 13 ⁄8 yards solid cream (A and B blocks) ▫ 1 yard each solid turquoise and solid green (A blocks) ▫ 1⅛ yards solid aqua (A blocks) ▫2 ⁄3 yard each solid gray and solid dark turquoise (A blocks) ▫ 1 yard solid light blue (B blocks) ▫ 1¾ yards solid navy (B blocks, binding) ▫⅝ yard each solid sky blue, solid periwinkle, and solid royal…

1. THIMBLE A protective finger cover relieves pressure when pushing a needle through multiple fabric layers. 2. THREAD SNIPS A small scissors offers control when clipping threads in tight places. 3. HAND-PIECING THREAD 100% cotton is preferred. 4. BETWEEN NEEDLES A short, strong shaft and small eye makes them preferred for hand quilting. 5. MAGIC PINS A special grip makes these heat-resistant pins easy to pick up and simple to place in fabric layers. 6. APPLIQUÉ PINS At 3 ∕4" in length they are shorter than most pins so they hold pieces in place without obstructing your work. 7. SEW SIMPLE ULTRA FINE THREADER A delicate diamond-shape wire aids in getting thread through the eye of a fine needle. 8. SEAM ROLLER Use instead of an iron to quickly…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 82¼ " square FINISHED BLOCK: 10" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Moonstone collection by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts for Andover Fabrics (andoverfabrics.com). To plan this quilt in a different colorway, use the Coloring Diagram on Pattern Sheet 4. ▫ 1 yard each pink print and gray print (blocks, setting triangles) ▫ ⅝ yard dark pink tone-on-tone (blocks, sashing) ▫ ½ yard black floral (blocks) ▫ ¾ yard black dot (blocks) ▫ 6 yards cream print (blocks, sashing, setting and corner triangles, border, binding) ▫ 7⅝ yards backing fabric ▫ 91"-square batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. The Trapezoid Pattern is on Pattern Sheet 4. To make a complete pattern,…

MATERIAL MATTERS All fabrics used in these projects are from the Amour Vert collection by Monaluna (monaluna.com). The California-based company uses only organic fabrics certified by the Global Organic Textile Standards. 1. GROCERY TOTE Make a carryall out of fabrics from your stash to use on future shopping trips. DESIGNER Elaine Theriault DID YOU KNOW? Plastic bags were first introduced at grocery stores in 1977—only 45 years ago. Today Americans use an average of 365 plastic bags per year. MATERIALS FINISHED BAG: 17×8×13" (excluding handles) Yardages and cutting instructions are for 42" of usable fabric width. ▫ 1 1 ∕8 yards teal print (bag body) ▫ 1 1 ∕8 yards peach print (bag lining, bag bottom insert cover) ▫ 1 ∕4 yard green print (handles) ▫ 1 yard 45"-wide…

CUT BIAS STRIPS Strips for curved appliqué pieces and binding curved edges should be cut on the bias (diagonally across the grain of a woven fabric), which runs at a 45° angle to the selvage, because it has the most stretch. To cut bias strips, begin with a fabric square or rectangle; if necessary, square up the left edge with an acrylic ruler. Make a cut at a 45° angle to the left edge (Bias Strip Diagram). Handle the diagonal edges carefully to avoid distorting the bias. To cut a strip, measure the desired width from the 45° cut edge; cut parallel to the edge. Cut enough strips to total the length needed. MAKE AND USE TEMPLATES MAKE TEMPLATES A template is a pattern made from extra-sturdy material so…

What inspired you to start repurposing? I was taught not to waste and to reuse whenever possible. Combine that with a love of quilts and repurposing seemed like a logical path. I believe old quilts should be repaired whenever possible. But it would almost make me feel sad when I would find quilts that were falling apart and past being rescued. I felt the need to turn what was left of them into something important and useful. I find so much joy in the entire process of rags to riches. What tips would you give others who are trying to be more mindful about upcycling? Before buying new, first search out what can be reused. That might mean buying fabric or crafting supplies at creative reuse centers, yard sales,…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 41 1 ∕2×62" FINISHED BLOCK: 10 1 ∕4" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ▫ 2 1 ∕2 yards total assorted white prints and cream prints (blocks) ▫ 7—1 ∕2-yard pieces assorted aqua prints (blocks, binding) ▫ 3—1 ∕4-yard pieces assorted coral prints (blocks) ▫ 2 7 ∕8 yards backing fabric ▫ 50×70" batting Cutting Option If you prefer templates to rotarycutting, use the Corner Pattern on Pattern Sheet 3 to cut 96 white and cream corner pieces (24 sets of four matching) instead of the large triangles specified here. For details, see Make and Use Templates, page 100. CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted white and cream prints, cut 24 sets of: ▫ 2—6…