2. American Quilt Retailer Pattern Set Table of Contents
Table of Contents Pattern CD Volume 1
The best of American Quilt Retailer's FREE-to-use patterns 60 pattern masters from Issue 1 to Issue 80
As You Like It Tree Skirt approximately 48 inches in diameter Issue 75
Blessings Star Pillow approximately 10 inches in diameter Issue 40
Bubble Blooms approximately 32" x 40" Issue 78
Can’t Scare Me! approximately 17" x 17"
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stems B, D, F —
background — right side of fabric
approximately 17” x 17”
background — right side of fabric
Issue 59
stems H, I —
lower cutting lower — Read all directions before right-hand edge left-hand edge background square — cut one square 8” x 8” scaregirl — cut one each of templates A, B, and D through L; cut two of template C; and three of template M; templates do not include seam
Have no fear — nothing sc This whimsical scaregirl befriends b in this festive season of frights
Fabric requirements
Yardage is for 42-1/2” fabric 40” of usable fabric • background square — scra • circle background (A) — s • skirt (B) — scrap 8” x 5” • arms (C), neck and face (D kerchief and tie (F & G), h brim (J & K), bird (L) and
Classic Tree Skirt approximately 50 inches in diameter Issue 10
Fair Oaks approximately 34-1/2" x 34-1/2" Issue 22
Fiesta! approximately 63-1/2" x 63-1/2" Issue 68
Fireworks approximately 40" x 40" Issue 14
FlowerBoxes approximately 41" x 41" Issue 20
Folk Heart Flag approximately 15" x 17" Issue 8
Fool Around Fun approximately 59" x 59" Issue 64
Fool around with a few fabulous fat quarters or special selections from your fine fabric stash to make this visually appealing quilt. The center star and outside border match. Make the cornerstone squares the darkest or boldest, the sashing bands a medium value and the background blocks various fabrics in the same color family.
Fabric requirements Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric fabric 1
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fabric 2
fabric 3
fabric 4
fabric 1 (center star and outside border) — 1-1/8 yards fabric 2 (background squares) — eight fat quarters of the same color fabric 3 (center star background, cornerstone squares & narrow border) — 3/4 yards fabric 4 (sashing bands) — 1-1/8 yards backing — 3-1/2 yards approximately 27" x 27" binding — 5/8 yard
For This We Give Thanks Cut
approximately 59 x 59
Issue 52
— Read all directions before cutting
• fabric 1 (center star) — cut one square 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" (piece A); cut eight squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (piece B) • fabric 1 (outside border) — cut six strips 4-3/4" by wof*; cut two of these strips into four sections 4-3/4" by 20"; sew one of these sections onto the ends of the other four 4-3/4" by wof* strips • fabric 2 (background squares) — cut three 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares from each of the eight fat quarters to equal 24 squares (piece C); cut nine 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" squares from each of the eight fat quarters to equal 72 squares (piece D) • fabric 3 (center star background) — cut four rectangles 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" (piece E); cut four squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (piece F) • fabric 3 (cornerstone squares) — cut four strips 2-1/2" x wof*; cut these into 40 squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (piece G) • fabric 3 (narrow border) — cut five strips 1-1/2" x wof*; cut one of these into four sections 1-1/2" x 10"; sew one of these sections onto the ends of the other four 1-1/2" x wof* strips • fabric 4 (sashing bands) — cut 13 strips 2-1/2" x wof* — cut four of these strips into four pieces 2-1/2" x 20-1/2" (piece I) and four pieces 2-1/2" x 81/2" (piece H) — take four more strips and cut four pieces 2-1/2" x 32-1/2" (piece J)
Foursquare Plaid Charm Quilt size depends on number of charms Issue 19
Fresh From Mother’s Cupboard Issue 69
Friendship Stars & Stripes approximately 39-1/2" x 51-1/2" Issue 3
Gather Together approximately 18" x 40" Issue 28
Go ahead, cross the road! approximately 17-1/2" x 26-1/4" Issue 26
Good Fortune approximately 57" x 69" Issue 49
Goosefeather Tree approximately 26" x 37-1/2" Issue 35
Hana, A Gentle Blossom approximately 22-1/2" x 28-1/2" Issue 79
Hana a gentle blossom
Goosefeather Tree
Hearts four you, my friend approximately 20" x 20" Issue 24
In Bloom approximately 60-1/2" x 60-1/2" Issue 60 Like your garden, be “in bloom” for spring! These fanciful flowers are blooming fun to make and a delight for winter-weary eyes. Pick shades of two or three analogous colors. The more fabrics the better.
Fabric requirements
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • background — 2-1/2 yards • petals — 36 different 8" x 10" scraps or 12 different fat quarters • first border — 5/8 yard • second border — 1/2 yard • third border — 1 yard • binding — 3/4 yard • backing — 3-3/4 yards
In and Out, Out and In Cut
approximately 60-1/2" x 60-1/2"
diagram 1
— Read all directions before cutting
approximately 44"—xcut 54" background 36 squares 8-7/8" x 8-7/8"; cut these squares in half diagonally
to equal 72 triangles, see diagram 1 read the petals —Issue 74note that accompanies the petal template before cutting out the petals; cut four petals from each of the 36 8" x 10" scraps to equal 144 petals; or cut 12 petals from each fat quarter to equal 144 petals first border — cut six strips 2-1/2" x wof* second border — cut six strips 1-1/2" x wof* third border — cut eight strips 3-1/2" x wof* *wof — width of fabric
diagram 2
Construction —all seams are 1/4"
Read all directions before sewing 1. Use your favorite method to applique two petals on each triangle. Don’t place two of the same petal fabrics together — mix up them up! See diagram 2. 2. Sew two triangles together to form a square. You will end up with 36 squares. See diagram 3. 3. Sew the squares together in six rows of six squares. Rotate the blocks to form the flowers. Refer to main drawing. Again, mix up the fabrics.
diagram 3
Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2004 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 10, Issue 60. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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Jolly Holly Reindeer approximately 10" x 12" Issue 5
Page 1
Just a little dotty! approximately 54" x 63" Issue 51
Make Momma Happy! approximately 24-3/4" x 22-1/4" Issue 80
Merry & Bright approximately 17" x 17" Issue 29
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approximately 40" x 40" Issue 56
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Oh-Yos! approximately 15" x 15" Issue 58
Fabric requirements
Yardage is based on 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric
• • • • •
approximately 22-1/2" x 22-1/2" Issue 48
Oh-Yos!
colored squares and backing — nine fat-quarters background — 1-1/4 yards first border — 1/4 yard second border — 1/2 yard binding — 1/2 yard Keep a needle, thread and a few circles
Cut Read all directions before cutting and refer to cutting diagrams
Old Love
Since each block is not be strip piecing. sewing your square patch blocks shouldn 81 minutes — that's per block! Add a little rest of the constru Oh no! It’s yo-yos! Old-fashioned?and Oh yes! your baby quilt Quick? Oh yes! Easy? Oh yes! before the d Fun? Oh absolutely!
of fabric by your favorite chair or in your purse for even the shortest free moment. Yo-yos are the perfect portable handwork and this pillow is a good project to start with.
From each of the nine fat-quarters: • square A — Cut one strip 3" x 18"; cut into five squares 3" x 3" Fabric requirements • square F — Cut one square 15-1/2" x 15-1/2" Yardage is based on 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric From background fabric: pillow size is between 14" x 14" and 15" x 15" • yo-yos cut — 36 36 squares 6" x 6" • square B — Cut three strips 3" x wof*; from these strips • pillow top —one fat quarter Cutx 3" squares 3" • pillow back —one fat quarter • pillow back lining — one fat quarter directions cutting 8" x 8" • square C Read — allCut four before squares • batting — one piece 16" x 16" yo-yos —cut one 5" circle from 12" each 6" 6" square 3" x 3 • stuffing —1 bag • triangle D—— Cut two squares x x12"; cut in half diagonally, and then Note: Make the yo-yos and sew them together in a grid before diagonally again to form eight triangles the remaining pieces. Measure the size of your grid. This • triangle Ecutting — Cut squares 6-1/2"; cut in half diagonally once A Cut the quilted dimension plustwo 1" is the size to cut6-1/2" your pillowxtop. pillow back to this dimension after quilting. to form four triangles — pillow top — after sewing your yo-yos together, cut a square the From first border fabric: size of your yo-yo grid plus 1" D E • cut four strips 1-1/2" x one wof* — pillow back — cut 16" x 16" square (Trim after quilting.) D D diagram 1 — pillow back lining — cut one 16" x 16" square (Trim after quilting.) From second border fabric: D Construction • cut four strips 3-1/4" x wof* all directions before sewing; pillow seams are 1/2" *wof — widthRead 1.ofTo fabric make yo-yos: Turn under a “scant” 1/4" around the edge of each circle
and sewbya small running stitch around the entire edge. Start with the Designed Susan Fuquay ©2004 American Quilt Retailer. P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 7600 knotted end of the thread on the outside or right side of the fabric. This pattern See diagram 1. has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 10, Issue 5 It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial pu Note: Don’t make your stitches too small. If you make very small stitches, when you gather the edge of the yo-yo there will be too many folds of fabric
1 AMERICAN QUILTandRETAILER |Mless-than-attractive AR 2004 you will have F a EB large, hole in the center of each yo-
yo. Make medium to medium-large stitches and the center of your yo-yo will be a neat, small closed hole. Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2004 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003-2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 10, Issue 58. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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Patchwork Pumpkin Patch approximately 24" x 24" Issue 9
Page 1
Periwinks approximately 39" x 39" Issue 67
Pinwheel Star Anniversary Charm Quilt size depends on number of charms Issue 7
diagram 1
B C
Potpourri approximately 33" x 33" Issue 44
Punkin Heads approximately 35" x 35" Issue 76
A
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5 6 87
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Rick Rack Out of Whack approximately 59-1/2" x 59-1/2" Issue 46
Roly-Poly Santa approximately 17" x 17" Issue 53
Skipping Stones approximately 37" x 52" Issue 71
Slash a Stash approximately 67" x 78" Issue 55
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Snow Crystal approximately 41" x 41" Issue 77
Snowbelle approximately 17" x 17" Issue 65
Winter chills will flurry away with chee “Snowbelle.” A sweet, small size to tuc about anywhere! For a bit of extra sp embellish her with beads or glitter p
Fabric requirements
approximately 17" x 17"
Spring Mama approximately 17" x 17" Issue 50
Cut
— Read all directions before cutting background square — cut one square 8" x 8" Snowbelle — cut one each of A –J; cut two of K; templates do not include seam allowances first border — cut one strip 1-3/4" x wof* second border — cut two strips 1" x wof* third border — cut two strips 3/4" x wof* fourth border — cut two strips 3" x wof* *wof — width of fabric
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • background square — scrap 9" x 9 • circle background (A) — scrap 7" x • Belle’s snowdress (B) — scrap 7" x • mittens (C & D) — scrap 4" x 4" • sleeves (E) — scrap 5" x 5" • scarf (F, J & K) — scrap 5" x 5" • face (G) — scrap 4" x 4" • hat (H & I) — scrap 4" x 4" • first border — 1/4 yard • second border — 1/4 yard • third border — 1/4 yard • fourth border — 1/4 yard • backing — 3/4 yard • binding — 1/4 yard • embroidery floss — black, green, re to match scarf
Construction —all seams are 1/4"
Square Dance approximately 43" x 56" Issue 47
Read all directions before sewing 1. Sew first border to the edges of background square. Trim ends as needed.* 2. Find and mark the center of the background square. With a fine pencil, lightly draw a six-inch plac circle on the background square. Match the center of the circle with the center of the square. The outside edges of pieces A and B should conform to the six-inch placement circle. See diagram. I H 3. Position, pin and applique the pieces in the following order: A, B, C, D, E, G K F, G, H, I, K, J. Refer to diagram for placement. J K 4. Embroider eyes, nose, mouth, holly branches, berries and scarf fringe. F 5. Sew second border to the edges of first border. Trim ends as needed. A E 6. Sew third border to the edges of second border. Trim ends as needed. D C 7. Sew fourth border to the edges of third border. Trim ends as needed. B 8. Baste, quilt, bind and enjoy!
* Hint: Press first, second and third borders toward the center. Press fourth border toward the outside. Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2005 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 11, Issue 65. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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Starbright
approximately 58-1/2" x 74-1/2"
Issue 27
Stay Connected Cellphone Pouch
Issue 37
Issue 61
— Read all directions before cutting; refer to diagram 1 • pattern — cut one strip 4-1/2" by wof* from this strip cut: two rectangles 12-1/2" x 4-1/2" (A) one square 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" (B) — cut three strips 2-1/2" by wof* from these strips cut: eight rectangles 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" (C) 24 squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (D) • first border — cut four strips 1-1/2" by wof* — cut one of these strips into two strips 1-1/2" x 20"; sew these on the ends of two of the remaining three strips for the long-side borders — cut the last strip into two strips 1-1/2" x 20" for approximately 21" x 49" the short-side borders • background — cut two strip 6-1/2" by wof* from these strip cut: diagram 1 four rectangles 12-1/2" x 6-1/2" (E) cut 2 cut 1 — cut two strips 4-1/2" by wof* 12-1/2" x 4-1/2" 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" from these strips cut: 18 rectangles 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" (F) A B — cut one strip 2-1/2" by wof* from this strip: cut 16 squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (G) cut 4 • second border — cut four strips 1-3/4" by wof* 12-1/2" x 6-1/2" — cut one of these strips into two strips cut 18 1-3/4" x 20"; sew these on the ends of 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" E two of the remaining three strips for F the long-side borders
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cut 16 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
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cut 24 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
Star-Crossed Tablerunner cut 8 4-1/2" x 2-1/2"
approximately 21" x 49"
Cut
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • pattern and first border — 3/4 yard • background and second border — 1-1/8 yard • binding — 1/2 yard • backing — 1-3/4 yard
Fabric requirements
Here’s a versatile pattern for a simple tablerunner. Make it light on dark or dark on light. Try dots, batiks, solids or even two florals — one large and one small. Contemporary or traditional, you’ll want to make more than one!
Stack of Scraps approximately 40" x 60" Issue 6
Strictly Sunshine approximately 47-1/2" x 47-1/2" Issue 72
Sweet Heart approximately 43-1/2" x 43-1/2" Issue 54
The Lazy Afternoon Quilt approximately 64" x 64" Issue 30
The Three Amigos approximately 37" x 18" Issue 16
The Welcome Goose approximately 17-1/2" x 26-1/2" Issue 38
The Wings of a Dove approximately 19" x 23" Issue 63 Pure as a summer breeze, this mourning dove brings the spirit of peace and love. Use all white on a solid, batik or print background. Or, select soft pastels for the flowers, vines and leaves.
Fabric requirements Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • background & second border — 3/4 yard • applique & first border — 3/4 yard (all one color) or scraps • backing — 3/4 yard • binding — 3/8 yard
approximately 19" x 23"
Cut
— Read all directions before cutting • background — cut one rectangle 14-1/2" x 18-1/2"
Tridazzle
• applique pieces — note: applique pieces do not include seam allowances; cut one of pieces A, B, D, E, G, H and L; cut one and one reversed of pieces C and I; cut two of piece F; three of pieces J and M; cut six of piece K; cut three bias strips 7/8" x 22" (finished vines are approximately 1/4" wide) • first border — cut two strips 1" by wof* • second border — cut three strips 2-1/4" by wof* *wof — width of fabric
approximately 50-1/2" x 65-1/2"
remember 1/4" seam allowance
Construction —all seams are 1/4"
Issue Read 41 all directions before sewing 1. Follow placement diagram at right, pin all pieces in place and applique them onto background. Each square equals one inch. 2. Sew first border onto the quilt center, sewing long sides first. Press seam towards the center. 3. Sew second border onto first border. Press seams towards second border. 4. Baste, quilt, bind and enjoy! Quilting ideas: Quilt 1/4" around each piece and quilt accent lines on leaves and flowers. Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2005 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 11, Issue 63. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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Volunteers approximately 40" x 60" Issue 18
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Whirlybirds
As thirty pinwheels whirl in the wind, this super simple pattern flies high with a bright breeze of color isolated on a solid background. Make each “whirlybird” from a different fabric and slash your stash in a flash.
approximately 57" x 66"
Issue 66
Fabric requirements
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • whirlybirds — 30 scraps 5" x 10" • whirlybird background, lattice background, first border, outside border — 4 yards • contrast border — 1/2 yard • backing — 3-1/2 yards • binding — 3/4 yard Note: each half-square triangle is 3" x 3" finished (3-1/2" x 3-1/2" unfinished); each pinwheel block is 6" x 6" finished (6-1/2" x 6-1/2" unfinished)
Cut
approximately 57" x 66" — Read all directions before cutting whirlybirds — cut two squares 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" from each of the 30 scraps; cut each square in half diagonally to form 120 triangles* (piece A) See diagram 1 whirlybird background — from the background fabric, cut six strips 3-7/8" by wof**; from these strips cut 60 squares 3-7/8" x 3-7/8"; cut each square in half diagonally to form 120 triangles* (piece B) lattice background and first border — cut three strips 6-1/2" by wof**; cut these strips into 24 rectangles 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" (piece C) — cut four strips 3-1/2" by the length of the fabric (not the width of the fabric); from these cut seven strips 3-1/2" x 42-1/2" (piece D) — cut two strips 3-1/2" by the length of the fabric (not the width of the fabric) (piece E) outside border — cut four strips 3-3/4" by the length of the fabric (not the width of the fabric) (piece F) contrast border — cut eight strips 1-1/2" by wof** (piece G)
Winter Glory approximately 58" x 58"
Issue 23
*or use your favorite method to make 120 half-square triangles from the 30 whirlybird scraps and one yard of the background fabric that will finish at 3" x 3" **wof — width of fabric Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2005 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 11, Issue 66. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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With These Hands 12-inch blocks Issue 70
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The best of American Quilt Retailer's FREE-to-use patterns 60 pattern masters from Issue 1 to Issue 80
As You Like It Tree Skirt approximately 48 inches in diameter Issue 75
Blessings Star Pillow approximately 10 inches in diameter Issue 40
Bubble Blooms approximately 32" x 40" Issue 78
Can’t Scare Me! approximately 17" x 17"
Sca Me
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Cut
stems B, D, F —
background — right side of fabric
approximately 17” x 17”
background — right side of fabric
Issue 59
stems H, I —
lower cutting lower — Read all directions before right-hand edge left-hand edge background square — cut one square 8” x 8” scaregirl — cut one each of templates A, B, and D through L; cut two of template C; and three of template M; templates do not include seam
Have no fear — nothing sc This whimsical scaregirl befriends b in this festive season of frights
Fabric requirements
Yardage is for 42-1/2” fabric 40” of usable fabric • background square — scra • circle background (A) — s • skirt (B) — scrap 8” x 5” • arms (C), neck and face (D kerchief and tie (F & G), h brim (J & K), bird (L) and
Classic Tree Skirt approximately 50 inches in diameter Issue 10
Fair Oaks approximately 34-1/2" x 34-1/2" Issue 22
Fiesta! approximately 63-1/2" x 63-1/2" Issue 68
Fireworks approximately 40" x 40" Issue 14
FlowerBoxes approximately 41" x 41" Issue 20
Folk Heart Flag approximately 15" x 17" Issue 8
Fool Around Fun approximately 59" x 59" Issue 64
Fool around with a few fabulous fat quarters or special selections from your fine fabric stash to make this visually appealing quilt. The center star and outside border match. Make the cornerstone squares the darkest or boldest, the sashing bands a medium value and the background blocks various fabrics in the same color family.
Fabric requirements Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric fabric 1
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fabric 2
fabric 3
fabric 4
fabric 1 (center star and outside border) — 1-1/8 yards fabric 2 (background squares) — eight fat quarters of the same color fabric 3 (center star background, cornerstone squares & narrow border) — 3/4 yards fabric 4 (sashing bands) — 1-1/8 yards backing — 3-1/2 yards approximately 27" x 27" binding — 5/8 yard
For This We Give Thanks Cut
approximately 59 x 59
Issue 52
— Read all directions before cutting
• fabric 1 (center star) — cut one square 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" (piece A); cut eight squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (piece B) • fabric 1 (outside border) — cut six strips 4-3/4" by wof*; cut two of these strips into four sections 4-3/4" by 20"; sew one of these sections onto the ends of the other four 4-3/4" by wof* strips • fabric 2 (background squares) — cut three 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" squares from each of the eight fat quarters to equal 24 squares (piece C); cut nine 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" squares from each of the eight fat quarters to equal 72 squares (piece D) • fabric 3 (center star background) — cut four rectangles 2-1/2" x 4-1/2" (piece E); cut four squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (piece F) • fabric 3 (cornerstone squares) — cut four strips 2-1/2" x wof*; cut these into 40 squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (piece G) • fabric 3 (narrow border) — cut five strips 1-1/2" x wof*; cut one of these into four sections 1-1/2" x 10"; sew one of these sections onto the ends of the other four 1-1/2" x wof* strips • fabric 4 (sashing bands) — cut 13 strips 2-1/2" x wof* — cut four of these strips into four pieces 2-1/2" x 20-1/2" (piece I) and four pieces 2-1/2" x 81/2" (piece H) — take four more strips and cut four pieces 2-1/2" x 32-1/2" (piece J)
Foursquare Plaid Charm Quilt size depends on number of charms Issue 19
Fresh From Mother’s Cupboard Issue 69
Friendship Stars & Stripes approximately 39-1/2" x 51-1/2" Issue 3
Gather Together approximately 18" x 40" Issue 28
Go ahead, cross the road! approximately 17-1/2" x 26-1/4" Issue 26
Good Fortune approximately 57" x 69" Issue 49
Goosefeather Tree approximately 26" x 37-1/2" Issue 35
Hana, A Gentle Blossom approximately 22-1/2" x 28-1/2" Issue 79
Hana a gentle blossom
Goosefeather Tree
Hearts four you, my friend approximately 20" x 20" Issue 24
In Bloom approximately 60-1/2" x 60-1/2" Issue 60 Like your garden, be “in bloom” for spring! These fanciful flowers are blooming fun to make and a delight for winter-weary eyes. Pick shades of two or three analogous colors. The more fabrics the better.
Fabric requirements
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • background — 2-1/2 yards • petals — 36 different 8" x 10" scraps or 12 different fat quarters • first border — 5/8 yard • second border — 1/2 yard • third border — 1 yard • binding — 3/4 yard • backing — 3-3/4 yards
In and Out, Out and In Cut
approximately 60-1/2" x 60-1/2"
diagram 1
— Read all directions before cutting
approximately 44"—xcut 54" background 36 squares 8-7/8" x 8-7/8"; cut these squares in half diagonally
to equal 72 triangles, see diagram 1 read the petals —Issue 74note that accompanies the petal template before cutting out the petals; cut four petals from each of the 36 8" x 10" scraps to equal 144 petals; or cut 12 petals from each fat quarter to equal 144 petals first border — cut six strips 2-1/2" x wof* second border — cut six strips 1-1/2" x wof* third border — cut eight strips 3-1/2" x wof* *wof — width of fabric
diagram 2
Construction —all seams are 1/4"
Read all directions before sewing 1. Use your favorite method to applique two petals on each triangle. Don’t place two of the same petal fabrics together — mix up them up! See diagram 2. 2. Sew two triangles together to form a square. You will end up with 36 squares. See diagram 3. 3. Sew the squares together in six rows of six squares. Rotate the blocks to form the flowers. Refer to main drawing. Again, mix up the fabrics.
diagram 3
Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2004 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 10, Issue 60. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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Jolly Holly Reindeer approximately 10" x 12" Issue 5
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Just a little dotty! approximately 54" x 63" Issue 51
Make Momma Happy! approximately 24-3/4" x 22-1/4" Issue 80
Merry & Bright approximately 17" x 17" Issue 29
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Nine-Month Nine-Patch
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approximately 40" x 40" Issue 56
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Nine fat-quarte nine-patch blocks a nine-patch which backi approximately 40" x 40"
Oh-Yos! approximately 15" x 15" Issue 58
Fabric requirements
Yardage is based on 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric
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approximately 22-1/2" x 22-1/2" Issue 48
Oh-Yos!
colored squares and backing — nine fat-quarters background — 1-1/4 yards first border — 1/4 yard second border — 1/2 yard binding — 1/2 yard Keep a needle, thread and a few circles
Cut Read all directions before cutting and refer to cutting diagrams
Old Love
Since each block is not be strip piecing. sewing your square patch blocks shouldn 81 minutes — that's per block! Add a little rest of the constru Oh no! It’s yo-yos! Old-fashioned?and Oh yes! your baby quilt Quick? Oh yes! Easy? Oh yes! before the d Fun? Oh absolutely!
of fabric by your favorite chair or in your purse for even the shortest free moment. Yo-yos are the perfect portable handwork and this pillow is a good project to start with.
From each of the nine fat-quarters: • square A — Cut one strip 3" x 18"; cut into five squares 3" x 3" Fabric requirements • square F — Cut one square 15-1/2" x 15-1/2" Yardage is based on 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric From background fabric: pillow size is between 14" x 14" and 15" x 15" • yo-yos cut — 36 36 squares 6" x 6" • square B — Cut three strips 3" x wof*; from these strips • pillow top —one fat quarter Cutx 3" squares 3" • pillow back —one fat quarter • pillow back lining — one fat quarter directions cutting 8" x 8" • square C Read — allCut four before squares • batting — one piece 16" x 16" yo-yos —cut one 5" circle from 12" each 6" 6" square 3" x 3 • stuffing —1 bag • triangle D—— Cut two squares x x12"; cut in half diagonally, and then Note: Make the yo-yos and sew them together in a grid before diagonally again to form eight triangles the remaining pieces. Measure the size of your grid. This • triangle Ecutting — Cut squares 6-1/2"; cut in half diagonally once A Cut the quilted dimension plustwo 1" is the size to cut6-1/2" your pillowxtop. pillow back to this dimension after quilting. to form four triangles — pillow top — after sewing your yo-yos together, cut a square the From first border fabric: size of your yo-yo grid plus 1" D E • cut four strips 1-1/2" x one wof* — pillow back — cut 16" x 16" square (Trim after quilting.) D D diagram 1 — pillow back lining — cut one 16" x 16" square (Trim after quilting.) From second border fabric: D Construction • cut four strips 3-1/4" x wof* all directions before sewing; pillow seams are 1/2" *wof — widthRead 1.ofTo fabric make yo-yos: Turn under a “scant” 1/4" around the edge of each circle
and sewbya small running stitch around the entire edge. Start with the Designed Susan Fuquay ©2004 American Quilt Retailer. P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 7600 knotted end of the thread on the outside or right side of the fabric. This pattern See diagram 1. has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 10, Issue 5 It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial pu Note: Don’t make your stitches too small. If you make very small stitches, when you gather the edge of the yo-yo there will be too many folds of fabric
1 AMERICAN QUILTandRETAILER |Mless-than-attractive AR 2004 you will have F a EB large, hole in the center of each yo-
yo. Make medium to medium-large stitches and the center of your yo-yo will be a neat, small closed hole. Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2004 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003-2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 10, Issue 58. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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Patchwork Pumpkin Patch approximately 24" x 24" Issue 9
Page 1
Periwinks approximately 39" x 39" Issue 67
Pinwheel Star Anniversary Charm Quilt size depends on number of charms Issue 7
diagram 1
B C
Potpourri approximately 33" x 33" Issue 44
Punkin Heads approximately 35" x 35" Issue 76
A
1
E
2 34
5 6 87
D
Rick Rack Out of Whack approximately 59-1/2" x 59-1/2" Issue 46
Roly-Poly Santa approximately 17" x 17" Issue 53
Skipping Stones approximately 37" x 52" Issue 71
Slash a Stash approximately 67" x 78" Issue 55
1
2
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Snow Crystal approximately 41" x 41" Issue 77
Snowbelle approximately 17" x 17" Issue 65
Winter chills will flurry away with chee “Snowbelle.” A sweet, small size to tuc about anywhere! For a bit of extra sp embellish her with beads or glitter p
Fabric requirements
approximately 17" x 17"
Spring Mama approximately 17" x 17" Issue 50
Cut
— Read all directions before cutting background square — cut one square 8" x 8" Snowbelle — cut one each of A –J; cut two of K; templates do not include seam allowances first border — cut one strip 1-3/4" x wof* second border — cut two strips 1" x wof* third border — cut two strips 3/4" x wof* fourth border — cut two strips 3" x wof* *wof — width of fabric
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • background square — scrap 9" x 9 • circle background (A) — scrap 7" x • Belle’s snowdress (B) — scrap 7" x • mittens (C & D) — scrap 4" x 4" • sleeves (E) — scrap 5" x 5" • scarf (F, J & K) — scrap 5" x 5" • face (G) — scrap 4" x 4" • hat (H & I) — scrap 4" x 4" • first border — 1/4 yard • second border — 1/4 yard • third border — 1/4 yard • fourth border — 1/4 yard • backing — 3/4 yard • binding — 1/4 yard • embroidery floss — black, green, re to match scarf
Construction —all seams are 1/4"
Square Dance approximately 43" x 56" Issue 47
Read all directions before sewing 1. Sew first border to the edges of background square. Trim ends as needed.* 2. Find and mark the center of the background square. With a fine pencil, lightly draw a six-inch plac circle on the background square. Match the center of the circle with the center of the square. The outside edges of pieces A and B should conform to the six-inch placement circle. See diagram. I H 3. Position, pin and applique the pieces in the following order: A, B, C, D, E, G K F, G, H, I, K, J. Refer to diagram for placement. J K 4. Embroider eyes, nose, mouth, holly branches, berries and scarf fringe. F 5. Sew second border to the edges of first border. Trim ends as needed. A E 6. Sew third border to the edges of second border. Trim ends as needed. D C 7. Sew fourth border to the edges of third border. Trim ends as needed. B 8. Baste, quilt, bind and enjoy!
* Hint: Press first, second and third borders toward the center. Press fourth border toward the outside. Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2005 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 11, Issue 65. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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SEPTEMBER 2005 AMERICAN QUILT
Starbright
approximately 58-1/2" x 74-1/2"
Issue 27
Stay Connected Cellphone Pouch
Issue 37
Issue 61
— Read all directions before cutting; refer to diagram 1 • pattern — cut one strip 4-1/2" by wof* from this strip cut: two rectangles 12-1/2" x 4-1/2" (A) one square 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" (B) — cut three strips 2-1/2" by wof* from these strips cut: eight rectangles 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" (C) 24 squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (D) • first border — cut four strips 1-1/2" by wof* — cut one of these strips into two strips 1-1/2" x 20"; sew these on the ends of two of the remaining three strips for the long-side borders — cut the last strip into two strips 1-1/2" x 20" for approximately 21" x 49" the short-side borders • background — cut two strip 6-1/2" by wof* from these strip cut: diagram 1 four rectangles 12-1/2" x 6-1/2" (E) cut 2 cut 1 — cut two strips 4-1/2" by wof* 12-1/2" x 4-1/2" 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" from these strips cut: 18 rectangles 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" (F) A B — cut one strip 2-1/2" by wof* from this strip: cut 16 squares 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" (G) cut 4 • second border — cut four strips 1-3/4" by wof* 12-1/2" x 6-1/2" — cut one of these strips into two strips cut 18 1-3/4" x 20"; sew these on the ends of 4-1/2" x 2-1/2" E two of the remaining three strips for F the long-side borders
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cut 16 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
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cut 24 2-1/2" x 2-1/2"
Star-Crossed Tablerunner cut 8 4-1/2" x 2-1/2"
approximately 21" x 49"
Cut
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • pattern and first border — 3/4 yard • background and second border — 1-1/8 yard • binding — 1/2 yard • backing — 1-3/4 yard
Fabric requirements
Here’s a versatile pattern for a simple tablerunner. Make it light on dark or dark on light. Try dots, batiks, solids or even two florals — one large and one small. Contemporary or traditional, you’ll want to make more than one!
Stack of Scraps approximately 40" x 60" Issue 6
Strictly Sunshine approximately 47-1/2" x 47-1/2" Issue 72
Sweet Heart approximately 43-1/2" x 43-1/2" Issue 54
The Lazy Afternoon Quilt approximately 64" x 64" Issue 30
The Three Amigos approximately 37" x 18" Issue 16
The Welcome Goose approximately 17-1/2" x 26-1/2" Issue 38
The Wings of a Dove approximately 19" x 23" Issue 63 Pure as a summer breeze, this mourning dove brings the spirit of peace and love. Use all white on a solid, batik or print background. Or, select soft pastels for the flowers, vines and leaves.
Fabric requirements Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • background & second border — 3/4 yard • applique & first border — 3/4 yard (all one color) or scraps • backing — 3/4 yard • binding — 3/8 yard
approximately 19" x 23"
Cut
— Read all directions before cutting • background — cut one rectangle 14-1/2" x 18-1/2"
Tridazzle
• applique pieces — note: applique pieces do not include seam allowances; cut one of pieces A, B, D, E, G, H and L; cut one and one reversed of pieces C and I; cut two of piece F; three of pieces J and M; cut six of piece K; cut three bias strips 7/8" x 22" (finished vines are approximately 1/4" wide) • first border — cut two strips 1" by wof* • second border — cut three strips 2-1/4" by wof* *wof — width of fabric
approximately 50-1/2" x 65-1/2"
remember 1/4" seam allowance
Construction —all seams are 1/4"
Issue Read 41 all directions before sewing 1. Follow placement diagram at right, pin all pieces in place and applique them onto background. Each square equals one inch. 2. Sew first border onto the quilt center, sewing long sides first. Press seam towards the center. 3. Sew second border onto first border. Press seams towards second border. 4. Baste, quilt, bind and enjoy! Quilting ideas: Quilt 1/4" around each piece and quilt accent lines on leaves and flowers. Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2005 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 11, Issue 63. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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Volunteers approximately 40" x 60" Issue 18
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Whirlybirds
As thirty pinwheels whirl in the wind, this super simple pattern flies high with a bright breeze of color isolated on a solid background. Make each “whirlybird” from a different fabric and slash your stash in a flash.
approximately 57" x 66"
Issue 66
Fabric requirements
Yardage is for 42-1/2" fabric with 40" of usable fabric • whirlybirds — 30 scraps 5" x 10" • whirlybird background, lattice background, first border, outside border — 4 yards • contrast border — 1/2 yard • backing — 3-1/2 yards • binding — 3/4 yard Note: each half-square triangle is 3" x 3" finished (3-1/2" x 3-1/2" unfinished); each pinwheel block is 6" x 6" finished (6-1/2" x 6-1/2" unfinished)
Cut
approximately 57" x 66" — Read all directions before cutting whirlybirds — cut two squares 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" from each of the 30 scraps; cut each square in half diagonally to form 120 triangles* (piece A) See diagram 1 whirlybird background — from the background fabric, cut six strips 3-7/8" by wof**; from these strips cut 60 squares 3-7/8" x 3-7/8"; cut each square in half diagonally to form 120 triangles* (piece B) lattice background and first border — cut three strips 6-1/2" by wof**; cut these strips into 24 rectangles 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" (piece C) — cut four strips 3-1/2" by the length of the fabric (not the width of the fabric); from these cut seven strips 3-1/2" x 42-1/2" (piece D) — cut two strips 3-1/2" by the length of the fabric (not the width of the fabric) (piece E) outside border — cut four strips 3-3/4" by the length of the fabric (not the width of the fabric) (piece F) contrast border — cut eight strips 1-1/2" by wof** (piece G)
Winter Glory approximately 58" x 58"
Issue 23
*or use your favorite method to make 120 half-square triangles from the 30 whirlybird scraps and one yard of the background fabric that will finish at 3" x 3" **wof — width of fabric Designed by Susan Fuquay ©2005 American Quilt Retailer, P.O. Box 172876, Arlington, TX 76003–2876 This pattern has been reprinted with permission from American Quilt Retailer, Vol. 11, Issue 66. It is intended for your (the consumer’s) personal use and may not be used for any commercial purposes.
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With These Hands 12-inch blocks Issue 70
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Yoga Mat Backpack Issue 73
diagram 1
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