Magazines & More American Patchwork & Quilting American Patchwork & Quilting February 2024 By American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting Editors American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine and AllPeopleQuilt.com have been the go-to resource for quilters to learn a new skill or simply sew something that brings pride and accomplishment. Our staff has over 70 years of quilting experience, and works with skilled editors, copy editors, quilt testers, and technical editors to ensure each pattern and article is accurate and up-to-date. We're passionate about quilting, and know that it's not just a hobby — it's a lifestyle. We strive to connect with other quilters and provide content that inspires them in their sewing space. American Patchwork & Quilting's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 1, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player See the featured quilts and web-exclusive patterns from the American Patchwork & Quilting February 2024 issue. This issue is on sale from December 1st-February 2nd. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 01 of 16 Designer Challenge: Log Cabin Block (traditional version) Designer: Joanna Figueroa Machine quilter: Susan Vaughan Fabrics: various Fig Tree & Co. collections for Moda Fabrics Order the kit here. Designed in Electric Quilt Software. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 02 of 16 Designer Challenge: Log Cabin Block (modern version) Designer: Alexia Marcelle Abegg Machine quilter: Mindy Mounteer Fabrics: Meadow Star collection by Alexia Marcelle Abegg of Ruby Star Society for Moda Fabrics Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 03 of 16 Strawberries & Cream Stitch red, pink, and cream florals into a sweet, romantic-looking throw. Designer: Jennie Jo Lamb Fabrics: Sugarberry collection by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics Designed in Electric Quilt Software. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 04 of 16 Strawberries & Cream Color Options Electric Quilt 8 Software was used to create these optoinal colorways. When designing a project with EQ8, you can import your own swatches, change a color in all units with a single click, or update individual patches. Get the free download of this project from EQ8 so you can personalize this pattern! 05 of 16 Swimming Upstream Use flannel to piece basic blocks in two colors for a quilt that will add coziness to any room. Designer: Lisa Hoefler Bongean Machine quilters: Luke Neubauer, Jake Neubauer Fabrics: Lakeside Gatherings Flannels collection by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics Order the kit here. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 06 of 16 Fish School (Swimming Upstream project option) Stitch a tote bag big enough for a trip to the library or market. For her tote bag, project tester Julie Doy used colorful hand-dyed batiks to piece five Swimming Upstream blocks and rotated them. She included a gusset and boxed corners to make it easy to fold the bag flat for storing. Inspired by: Swimming Upstream by Lisa Hoefler Bongean Project maker: Julie Doy Fabrics: Expressions Batiks Hand-Dyes and Elementals collections by Riley Blake Designs Get the free pattern here. 07 of 16 On Cloud Nine Scraps of all colors find a home in a bed quilt composed of classic blocks arranged in a stunning setting. Designer: Darlene Zimmerman Machine quilter: Kristi Ryan Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 08 of 16 Star Steps (On Cloud Nine project option) For an elegant wall hanging, quilt tester Martha Gamm made one Double Nine-Patch and four Courthouse Steps blocks with plain setting triangles. To finish it, she added a simple border that has Nine-Patch cornerstones. Inspired by: On Cloud Nine by designer Darlene Zimmerman Project maker: Martha Gamm Machine quilter: Kristina Whitney for Handi Quilter Fabrics: Willow collection by 1canoe2 for Moda Fabrics Get the free pattern here. 09 of 16 Written in the Stars Mark an important occasion like a wedding or baby shower with a striking Sawtooth Star block quilt that has plenty of room for signatures. Designer: Elizabeth Stumbo Piecer: Deb Stumbo Machine quilter: Julia M. Kissell Fabrics: Confetti Cottons collection from Riley Blake Designs Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 10 of 16 Piece of My Heart Show your love with a quick-to-piece quilt that combines scraps in two colors. Designer: Cynthia Brunz Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 11 of 16 Hugs and Kisses (Piece of My Heart project option) Editor Doris Brunnette created an oversize Valentine's pillow out of the Piece of My Heart heart block, a border of additional 31/2" squares, and a sweet appliquéd message. Inspired by: Piece of My Heart by designer Cynthia Brunz Project maker: Doris Brunnette Fabrics: I Love Us collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 12 of 16 Elevated Elegance Timeless reproduction fabrics shine in a one-block quilt. Designer: Betsy Chutchian Machine quilter: Maggi Honeyman Fabrics: Dinah's Delight 1830–1850 collection by Betsy Chutchian for Moda Fabrics Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 13 of 16 Nature Study Icy blue and forest green batiks stand out on a contrasting cream background, giving the quilt depth and movement. Designer: Denise Russell Machine quilter: Bella Bamert Designed in Electric Quilt Software. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 14 of 16 Love Potion Concoct a hypnotizing quilt using bold colors and a repeated checkerboard design. Designer: Avis Shirer Fabrics: American Made Brand Solids collection from Clothworks. Designed in Electric Quilt Software. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 15 of 16 Snow Globe Snowball and LeMoyne Star blocks make up a wintry table topper that you can piece by hand or machine. Designer: Kadee Porter Order a set of stamps here. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting 16 of 16 One Last Stitch (February 2024) Download instructions here Cross-stitch a block from On Cloud Nine, a quilt by Darlene Zimmerman, for a striking hooped display. Cross-stitch designer: Katie Nolan Inspired by: On Cloud Nine by designer Darlene Zimmerman Order the kit here. Subscribe to American Patchwork & Quilting Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit