American patchwork and quilting

Often times blog readers ask questions that I think others might be interested in as well. I answer them on the blog. We’ve had tons of love over our quilt “On the Bright Side” …

Week 1 of the 2019 American Patchwork & Quilting Quilt-Along starts on 2/18. The assignment is: Gather Fabrics. Below you'll find some helpful tips for choosing and preparing your fabrics for this quilt, and some answers to questions we've been getting. See more about the Quilt-Along here.

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One day last week, I saw this photo in the current issue of American Patchwork and Quilting. (design called Artfully Arranged by Amy Walsh) And the light bulb in my head went off. Last October I used a stack of Moda shibori fat quarters to make a giant nine-patch quilt top because I just couldn't cut into them. You can see it HERE. I didn't like it at all and almost immediately took it apart. The fabrics were set aside until a new approach made itself known. Once I saw that magazine photo, I…

I'm so excited to be able to share this quilt with you today! I have a new quilt and pattern in an upcoming issue of American Patchwork & Quilting Magazine. Photo used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting magazine ©2021 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. It's called Fall's Finery and it's one of my all-time favorite quilts that I've made. Which says a lot! I'm so happy with the way it turned out, and I love everything about this quilt - the sawtooth star blocks, the…

Patchwork US Flag quilt tutorial from Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilt. Quick and easy make. Includes free printable PDF pattern.

Enjoy the beautiful reds, whites, and blues in this lovely Ohio Star filled quilt made with the American Gathering fabric collection from Moda Fabrics. This quilt is perfect for all skill levels and adds the perfect Americana feel to any room!Quilt finishes at approximately 56.5" x 69.5".

Week 3 of the 2019 American Patchwork & Quilting Quilt-Along starts on 3/4 and Week 5 starts on 3/18. The assignments are: Assemble light strip sets and assemble medium/dark strip sets. Below you'll find some helpful tips for sewing strips sets, and some answers to questions we've been getting. See more about the Quilt-Along here.

Whip up a quilt in no time with these quick and easy patterns that make fabulous last-minute gifts or one-hour scrap-busting projects. They are so easy, you might want to make one of each!