Table of contents for October 2022 in American Patchwork & Quilting

The October issue of American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine signals the arrival of fall, my favorite season. I love the changing of the verdant leaves to golden yellow, fiery orange, and deep crimson; visits to the apple orchard for warm cider donuts; and wrapping up in a cozy quilt to read. The cover quilt, Golden Oak, page 42, by Krisanne Watkins, is a beautiful homage to the rich colors of autumn. The arrival of fall also means we start spending more time indoors than out. For me, that means more time for making. Over the years, in addition to quilting, I’ve experimented with crossstitching, jewelry beading, knitting, and fabric dyeing. Some of these crafts are becoming popular again. In fact, things I did 40 years ago are trending. Anyone…

I have a hard time deciding how to quilt my projects. To help with this, I take a picture of the quilt with my iPad and use the mark-up feature to draw on the photo the designs I have in mind. If I make a mistake, I just click “undo” and try again. When I am satisfied with a design, I click “done” and the mark-up is saved for reference when quilting. EDNA MOORE St. George, Utah When I need to rip out a seam, I place the section under the presser foot of my sewing machine to hold it in place. This leaves both my hands free to perform this unpleasant task. ARLENE HOVE Westby, Montana When I have a lot of triangle-squares to trim, I mark the…

MATERIALS FINISHED SEWING MACHINE COVER: 191⁄2×301⁄2" FINISHED BLOCK: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Lazy Afternoon collection by Zen Chic for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ☐ 9×21" piece (fat eighth) white print (block) ☐ 9×21" piece (fat eighth) blue tone-on-tone (block) ☐ 11⁄2 yards yellow print (block, cover, backing) ☐ 9×21" piece (fat eighth) pink print (block) ☐ 1⁄2 yard orange print (block, ties, binding) ☐ 5" square blue print (block) ☐ 26×37" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. Patterns are on Pattern Sheet 1. To make a template of the pattern, see Make and Use Templates, page 92. Cutting instructions for cover front and back rectangles are listed under “Assemble Cover,” page 32. From…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 41×48½" FINISHED BLOCK: 6½" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 2½ yards total assorted light prints (blocks) ☐ 2 yards total assorted dark prints (blocks) ☐ ⅜ yard white print (blocks) ☐ ⅛ yard red print (blocks) ☐ ½ yard dark blue arrow print (sashing) ☐ ⅛ yard brown print (sashing) ☐ ⅞ yard dark blue dot (border, binding) ☐ 2¾ yards backing fabric ☐ 49×57" batting CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted light prints, cut: ☐ 60—2⅞" squares ☐ 240—1⅞" squares (120 sets of 2 matching squares) ☐ 120—1½" squares From assorted dark prints, cut: ☐ 60—2⅞" squares ☐ 240—1⅞" squares (120 sets of 2 matching squares) From white print, cut: ☐ 120—1×3½"…

BLANKET STITCH To blanket-stitch, pull needle up at A (Blanket Stitch Diagram), form a reverse L shape with thread, and hold angle of L shape in place with your thumb. Push needle down at B and come up at C to secure stitch. Repeat around entire shape. FLY STITCH To fly-stitch, bring needle up at A (Fly Stitch Diagram) and insert it back into fabric at B, about ⅜" below A. Bring needle up again at C, slightly to right of A and B, to make a V shape. Insert needle at D to secure stitch. Repeat to make desired number of stitches. BUTTONHOLE WHEEL STITCH To complete a buttonhole wheel stitch, make multiple blanket stitches in a circle around a center point: Bring needle up at A on…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 68⅛×78¾" FINISHED BLOCK: 7½" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 1⅞ yards total assorted dark prints in red, brown, and blue (blocks) ☐ 1⅛ yards total assorted light prints in cream, brown, and pink (blocks) ☐ 1⅝ yards solid cream (blocks) ☐ 2¾ yards solid cheddar (setting squares, corner triangles, borders) ☐ ⅛ yard solid red (border) ☐ 1 yard brown print (binding) ☐ 4⅞ yards backing fabric ☐ 77×87" batting ☐ Acrylic ruler: 8" square CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. The maker of this antique quilt used a mixture of prints in some of the blocks to achieve a scrappier look. If you’d like a similar look, make a plan before cutting the assorted…

CUT BIAS STRIPS Strips for curved applique 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…

On Sale August 5 The latest issue of Quilts & More™ magazine, Fall 2022, showcases 20 exclusive projects, including a trick-or-treat bag and autumn-inspired throw quilts. You are sure to find a new favorite! You'll also find tips on how to care for your tools to help them last longer. The magazine is available at local quilt shops, on newsstands, or at AllPeopleQuilt.com/shop. Find us online: AllPeopleQuilt.com search: AllPeopleQuilt Subscription help: AllPeopleQuilt.com/myaccount apqcustserv@cdsfulfillment.com 800/677-4876 Retailers: To order American Patchwork & Quilting®, Quilt Sampler®, Quilts & More™, and other quilting magazines, email apq2@dotdashmdp.com or call 866/378-1064. Note to readers: It is permissible to make and publicly display a single finished product of any project in this issue, including for purposes of competitive winnings up to $1,000, so long as visible…

Q Basting is my least favorite step of the quiltmaking process. My biggest challenge is getting the backing smooth and the quilt top straight when layering the quilt sandwich. Any advice? Ana Jenkins MADISON, WISCONSIN You’re not alone! Basting causes issues for many quilters. Using pool noodles is an effective and easy method. We hope you’ll give it a try! Ask Us Anything! Submit a question by emailing APQ@dotdashmdp.com. RED NOODLE: backing fabric YELLOW NOODLE: batting GREEN NOODLE: quilt top Lay your backing fabric right side down on a flat surface. Place a pool noodle on the top edge. Holding the backing fabric against the noodle, give the noodle a half turn. Use flower head pins to secure the fabric edge to the pool noodle. Slowly roll the pool…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 51½" square FINISHED BLOCKS: A and B, 4¼" square; C, 4¼×8½" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Veranda collection by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics (andoverfabrics.com). To plan this quilt in a different colorway, use the Coloring Diagram on Pattern Sheet 4. ☐ 1 yard cream print (blocks) ☐ ½ yard tan print (blocks) ☐ ⅜ yard red print (blocks) ☐ ¼ yard each dark-gray-and-tan print and gray print (blocks) ☐ ½ yard black print (blocks) ☐ ⅝ yard gray birds print (small setting squares, setting rectangles) ☐ ⅓ yard each dark-gray-and-pink print and pink print (small setting squares) ☐ ⅝ yard gray large floral (large setting squares) ☐ ⅓ yard gray small floral (large setting…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 96½" square FINISHED BLOCK: 24" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Kona Cotton Solids collection by Robert Kaufman Fabrics (robertkaufman.com). ☐ 16—½-yard pieces assorted light and medium solids (blocks) ☐ 16—½-yard pieces assorted dark solids (blocks) ☐ ⅞ yard solid white (binding) ☐ 8¾ yards backing fabric ☐ 105"-square batting ☐ Acrylic rulers (optional): 4½" wide and 12½" square (See “Editor’s Tip,” page 71). CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From each assorted light, medium, and dark solid, cut: ☐ 2—15" squares From solid white, cut: ☐ 10—2½×42" binding strips ASSEMBLE QUILT TOP Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. Sew with right sides together unless otherwise stated. Press seams in directions indicated by arrows…

American Patchwork & QuiltingⓇ is turning 30 in 2023. To celebrate, we’re counting down to our anniversary with a mystery sampler that features one block from each year of our history! Revisit blocks from the ‘90s to now, including classics and old favorites in this fun and free sampler. Each month, we’ll release new blocks, share a how-to video with sewing tips, and show the blocks in various fabric options. Download patterns and view videos here: AllPeopleQuilt.com/BOM2022 AUGUST 5TH Blocks 11, 12, and 13 SEPTEMBER 2ND Blocks 14 and 15 SPONSORED BY:…

Corinne Sovey corinnesovey.com I love Halloween. I have fond memories of my mom making our costumes and my dad coming home from work early to take my sisters and me trick-or-treating. During the pandemic, when I was 2,000 miles away from family, I decided to make a spooky quilt that encapsulated my childhood Halloween memories. I designed Hocus-Pocus so that each block is its own mini quilt. I’ve made four of these quilts so far. At some point, everyone in my family will have his or her own to enjoy during spooky season!…

search: American Patchwork & Quilting @allpeoplequilt FALL QUILTS Decorate for the season with quilts that showcase autumnal motifs and colors. AllPeopleQuilt.com/193 Sew Along Join the staff and readers of Quilts & More™ magazine in making a mini seasonal quilt. The sew-along, which includes tips, videos, and a photo contest, runs from August 19 to September 15. Get the details here: AllPeopleQuilt.com/194. More Online SPOOKY STYLE Turn your home into a haunted house with easy projects. AllPeopleQuilt.com/195 SET THE TABLE Delight guests with fall-or Halloween-theme runners. AllPeopleQuilt.com/196 GET SCRAPPY Use scraps of all sizes to make quilts that have character. AllPeopleQuilt.com/197…

“I love that the bobbin top snaps down to keep thread secure and protected from dirt and dust.” Lindsay Mayland PRODUCT EDITOR 1. HEXAGON RULER BOX WOOLIES Me & My Stitches and Yellow Creek Quilt Designs have teamed up to supply stitchers with kits and patterns for eight small wool projects and a hexagon-shape box to showcase a finished project. The box, which measures 5¼" in diameter, can hold one of the finished designs or can be used as storage for thread or small tools. $15 each wool kit and display box; meandmystitches.com 2. STUDIO SCRAP BAG Stock up on wool scraps with a bag of assorted remnants in six colorways. Each bag contains about ½ yard of hand-dyed wool from Sue Spargo. $42; suespargo.com 3. FLOSS BOBBINS…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 36½" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ ⅛ yard total assorted light green prints (quilt center) ☐ ¼ yard total assorted green prints (quilt center) ☐ ⅞ yard total assorted white prints (quilt center, inner and middle borders) ☐ ⅛ yard total assorted fuchsia prints (inner border) ☐ ½ yard total assorted pink prints (middle border) ☐ ½ yard total assorted mint green prints (outer border) ☐ ⅛ yard total assorted turquoise prints (outer border) ☐ ⅜ yard light pink print (binding) ☐ 1¼ yards backing fabric ☐ 45"-square batting ☐ Lightweight tracing paper or other foundation material of your choice CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From assorted light green prints, cut: ☐ 4—3⅞" squares…

MATERIALS FINISHED WALL HANGING: 10½×15" Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. ☐ 16×22" piece black felted wool (applique foundation, backing) ☐ 2" square each dark gray, gray, cream, and dark brown felted wool (appliques) ☐ 4×8" piece dark rust felted wool (applique) ☐ 1×5" piece brown herringbone felted wool (applique) ☐ 4×9" piece gold felted wool (appliques) ☐ 1×3" piece teal felted wool (applique) ☐ 1×2" piece yellow felted wool (applique) ☐ 4×9" piece brown felted wool (appliques) ☐ 5×6" piece rust plaid felted wool (appliques) ☐ 2×7" piece rust felted wool (appliques) ☐ 5×6" piece dark green felted wool (appliques) ☐ 6" square brick red felted wool (applique) ☐ 3" square dark teal felted wool (applique) ☐ 6×10" piece olive green felted…

MATERIALS FINISHED QUILT: 74¾×89½" FINISHED BLOCK: 10½" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width Fabrics are from the Regency Somerset Blues collection by Christopher Wilson-Tate for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com) and Foundation collection by Timework Toolbox Designs for Marcus Fabrics (marcusfabrics.com). To plan this quilt in a different colorway, use the Coloring Diagram on Pattern Sheet 4. ☐ 15–9×21" pieces (fat eighths) assorted prints in dark blue, light blue, and gold (blocks) ☐ 3 yards total assorted cream prints (blocks) ☐ ½ yard brown print (blocks) ☐ 1⅝ yards blue floral (setting squares) ☐ ⅔ yard cream floral (setting squares) ☐ 1½ yards dark blue print (setting and corner triangles) ☐ ⅞ yard light blue check (binding) ☐ 5½ yards backing fabric ☐ 83×98"…