Table of contents for August 2025 in American Patchwork & Quilting

I hear from many quilters that they sew less in the summer months because they are spending more time outdoors. Is that you? I do enjoy that during the summer I can be out hiking trails, riding my bicycle, or hanging out at a campsite. However, during the warmest months of the year, the heat and Midwest humidity often drive me indoors to the comfortable climes of my sewing room. I attend an out-of-state retreat every July to get out of the heat and enjoy quilting with friends. This year, I added another retreat to my calendar in late August. It’s a great time to work on my UFOs, start seasonal fall and winter projects, or maybe work on a quilt-along or Block of the Month I need to…

Hi Again, Rockstar! Over the last two articles, we’ve discussed what supplies we need to free-motion quilt, how to set up our sewing space to be as ergonomic as possible, and how to adjust our tension for crisp, beautiful stitches. Now, it’s finally time to start quilting! If you missed Lesson #2, where we covered troubleshooting tension issues, visit AllPeopleQuilt.com/FMQ2. What Is the Meander? The meander is a foundational free-motion quilting motif, often the first one folks try because of its simplicity. It’s a wiggly line stitched all over the quilt. Sometimes called a stipple, it can be stitched as an all-over design or used as a background fill in more intricate quilting plans. (When it’s done with the stitching lines close together, it tends to be called a…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 66⅝" square FINISHED BLOCK: 16⅞" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Cadence collection by Crystal Manning for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com), the Dry Brush collection from Wilmington Prints (wilmingtonprints.com), and the Equinox (Basic) collection by Painted Sky Studio for Benartex (benartex.com). ☐ 2⅞ yards total assorted prints in cream, orange, blue, gold, and green (blocks, middle border)☐ 2¾ yards white print (blocks, inner and outer borders)☐ ¼ yard gold tone-on-tone (blocks)☐ 9 × 21" piece (fat eighth) cream floral (middle border)☐ ⅝ yard multicolor stripe (binding)☐ 4¼ yards backing fabric☐ 75"-square batting Quick Tip Designer Michael F. Nardi recommends backstitching to anchor your stitches when sewing with partial seams. This reinforces the stitches as you work…

That’s just a rude question to ask a quilter! You can have my age, my waist size, and my leg measurements, but my UFOs are personal! —Rhona Thomson Counting UFOs is a form of cruelty. —Latifah Saafir I quit counting at 75! That’s why my sewing area is called “Area 51.” —Linda Pyke A lot fewer than a month ago! I found a quilt guild that makes a lot of charity quilts, so I donated 27 tops with pieced backs—some even with batting. I only have about 15 UFOs left. They aren’t as far along. —Helen McManus If I knew, I certainly wouldn’t publicize it! —Kathleen F. Johnston Forty-two at last count, but it might be more by now. Once you finish a quilt top, all the fun is…

Introducing Acorn Hollow, a captivating collection that gathers the essence of autumn into one delightful line. Picture a fairytale woodland where rich, earthy tones, playful foliage, and enchanting creatures weave a tapestry of wonder. Acorn Hollow provides a harmonious blend of autumn’s finest elements, including six new BasicGrey Grunges, which complement the detailed prints and enhance the overall aesthetic. Let this magical collection bring the allure of autumn to your projects, capturing the heart of fall in one unforgettable place. Fabric, Precuts, and Patterns shipping to shops May 2025! modafabrics.com…

Presented byAccuQuilt & Andover Fabrics 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. Sapphire Blocksvv 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 for Andover Fabrics (andoverfabrics.com). ☐ ¼ yard dark print (blocks)☐ ⅔ yard cream print (blocks)☐ ¼ yard light print (blocks)☐…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 76½" square FINISHED BLOCK: 18" square 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). ☐ 3⅛ yards solid white (blocks, border)☐ ⅔ yard each solid dark yellow, solid dark purple, solid dark turquoise, and solid dark pink (blocks, binding)☐ ⅝ yard each solid light yellow, solid light purple, solid light turquoise, and solid light pink (blocks, binding)☐ ⅔ yard solid gray (blocks)☐⅛ yard solid red (blocks)☐ 7⅛ yards backing fabric☐ 85"-square batting TO ORDER A KIT of fabrics for quilt top and binding (backing fabric not included) for $95.00 ppd. in the continental U.S., contact Heart Lake Quilts; heartlakequilts.com. CUT FABRICS Cut pieces in the following order. From solid white,…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 57" square FINISHED BLOCK: 20" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Molly’s Magic collection by Sarah J. Maxwell of Designs by Sarah J for Andover Fabrics (andoverfabrics.com). ☐ 18 × 21" piece (fat quarter) each purple tone-on-tone No. 1 and light pink print (basket units)☐ ¼ yard light green print (basket unit, appliqués)☐ 1⅞ yards cream tone-on-tone (basket units)☐ 18 × 21" piece (fat quarter) each purple print No. 1 and dark pink print (basket units)☐ 18 × 21" piece (fat quarter) blue print (basket unit, appliqués)☐ 1½ yards purple paisley (basket units, setting and corner triangles)☐ 9 × 21" piece (fat eighth) burgundy paisley (basket units)☐ ¼ yard medium green print (basket unit, appliqués)☐…

ALLPEOPLEQUILT.COM 20 of Our Most Popular Patterns Put these reader favorites on your quilts-to-make list! AllPeopleQuilt.com/Popular search: American Patchwork & Quilting @allpeoplequilt Seasonal Shopping @APQShop.com SUMMERTIME Stitch blocks of languid summer hues into an on-point setting. APQShop.com/Summertime SPIN ME AROUND Flying Geese units dance across the surface of a vibrant summer throw. APQShop.com/Spin FREE COASTER PATTERNS Whip up new coasters to use with your favorite summer drinks. AllPeopleQuilt.com/Coasters SEE OUR STAFF MAKES Check out the quilts we’ve made from patterns in our magazines. AllPeopleQuilt.com/StaffMakes ULTIMATE GUIDE TO PRECUTS Explore the various sizes and names of precut fabrics on the market. AllPeopleQuilt.com/PrecutsGuide…

1. THE ROLLING GOAT SEWING MACHINE TRAVEL BAG Designed for makers on the go, the bag features clear pockets for notions and exterior pockets for cords and tools. Includes a removable trolley and collapsible sides for easy storage. Shown in the Laguna colorway. $214.99; fatquartershop.com 2. MADE AT A RETREAT WOVEN LABELS Remember your retreat makes by adding adorable sew-in labels to your projects. Each label is adorned with a vintage suitcase and gold metallic accents. $9.50 for a package of eight; shop.sarahhearts.com 3. OFF TO A RETREAT LUGGAGE TAG Traveling to retreat? Show your quilting pride with a colorful, soft vinyl luggage tag on your bag or sewing machine case. $9.00; shop.sarahhearts.com 4. THE QUILTER’S COLOR GUIDE Demystify the art of color theory and gain confidence when selecting…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 60½× 95½ " FINISHED BLOCK: 7½× 9½ " Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Turquoise print is from the Motley collection by Giucy Giuce for Andover Fabrics (andoverfabrics.com). Cream-and-tan print is from the Camellia collection by Melody Miller for Ruby Star Society (rubystarsociety.com). The remaining fabrics are an assortment from the designer’s stash. ☐ 3¼ yards turquoise print (blocks)☐ 1 yard total assorted light orange prints (blocks)☐ 1 yard total assorted cream prints (blocks)☐ 1 yard total assorted pink prints (blocks)☐ 1 yard total assorted mint green prints (blocks)☐ 2 yards total assorted tan prints (blocks)☐ ¾ yard cream-and-tan print (binding)☐ 5⅞ yards backing fabric☐ 69 × 104" batting Quick Tip Work with two of the same HSTs at a…

Materials FINISHED QUILT: 60½ ×72½" FINISHED BLOCK: 12" square Yardages and cutting instructions are based on 42" of usable fabric width. Fabrics are from the Ombré Galaxy collection by Vanessa Christenson of V and Co. for Moda Fabrics (modafabrics.com). ☐ ¼ yard ombré print each in gold, orange, red, light pink, burgundy, dark pink, plum, dark purple, blue, medium turquoise, dark turquoise, dark green, light green, and olive green (blocks)☐ 3½ yards solid white (blocks)☐ ¾ yard medium purple ombré print (blocks, binding)☐ 3⅞ yards backing fabric☐ 69 × 81" batting☐ The Goddess Tool (optional) TO ORDER A KIT of similar fabrics for $179.95 ppd. in U.S., contact Stitchin Heaven; 903/760-7397; stitchinheaven.com. Kit will be precut, ready to sit and sew! Optional Cutting Method To use The Goddess Tool…

PLAN FOR CUTTING Our project instructions list pieces in the order they should be cut to make the best use of your fabrics. Always consider the fabric grain before cutting. The arrow on a pattern piece indicates which direction the grain should run. One or more straight edges of a pattern piece should follow the fabric’s lengthwise or crosswise grain. The lengthwise grain, parallel to the selvages (the tightly finished edges), has the least amount of stretch. The crosswise grain, perpendicular to the selvages, has a little more give. The edge of any pattern piece that will be on the outside of a block or quilt should be cut on the lengthwise grain. Do not use the selvage of a woven fabric in a quilt. When washed, it may…