Pumpkin Patches
Felted wool pumpkin and star appliques nest inside pieced Churn Dash blocks on a seasonal table topper. Designer: Diana Gallagher. Finished quilt: 35-1/2" square. Finished block: 11x17".
Follow Your Heart
Equilateral triangles and contrasting prints combine in an endearing crib-size baby quilt. Designer: Tamara Kate. Finished quilt: 37-1/4x54-1/2". Finished block: 5-1/4x9".
Color Coded
Piece a rainbow of same-size strips to create a Rail-Fence quilt inspired by the color wheel. Designer: Diane Harris. Finished quilt: 64-1/2x76-1/2". Finished block: 12" square.
Tea Party
Kettle's on! A wall hanging of teacups made out of vintage-style fabrics features 12 different blocks. Designer: Heidi Staples. Finished quilt: 38-1/2" square. Finished block: 8x6".
Sparklers
A striking wall quilt in soft colors will light up any room Designer: Corey Yoder. Finished quilt: 41" square. Finished block: 18" square.
Color Catcher
Compose a single block in an array of bright solids and combine them with black-and-white Flying geese Units for an eye-catching quilt. Designer: Erika Bea. Finished quilt: 72-1/2x88-1/2". Finished block: 16" square.
Staggered Strips
Strategic placement of brightly colored rectangles in each row makes this quilt a stunner. Designers: Melanie Greseth and Joanie Holton. Finished quilt: 65-1/2x77".
Welcome, Neighbor
Foundation-piece a distinctive accent piece for a housewarming gift, special occasion, or holiday table. Designer: Lori Miller. Finished quilt: 23-3/4"-diameter octagon.
Spoolin' Around
Happiness is handmade. Stitch an homage to that sentiment with hand-pieced Spool blocks surrounding a hand-embroidered center. Designer: Cindy Blackberg. Finished quilt: 22-1/2" square. Finished block: 2-3/4" square.
To Give & To Receive
Star blocks from a block exchange were alternated with 16-Patch blocks to create a scrappy throw. Designer: Sharon Tucker. Finished quilt: 66-1/2" square. Finished block: 6" square.
Go for a Spin
An impressive quilt sports unusual sashing and blocks that are full of movement. Designer: Joyce Dean Gieszler. Finished quilt: 60-1/2x75-1/2". Finished block: 12" square.
Day at the Beach
Awash in color, a nautical-theme quilt brings seaside adventures to mind. Designer: Amanda Niederhauser. Finished quilt: 67-1/2x80-1/2". Finished block: 10" square.
Tropical Paradise
Showcase bold prints in a throw that will bring vacation vibes to your home. Designer: Lori Q. Allison. Finished quilt: 89-3/4x96-3/4".
Button Collection
Whimsical prints and a cute-as-a-button block combine in a cheerful throw. Designer: Wendy Sheppard. Finished quilt: 54x64". Finished blocks: 9" square.
See the Light
Gold prints unify a scrap quilt and provide sunny pops of color Designer: Deanne Eisenman. Finished quilt: 64-1/8x76-7/8". Finished blocks: 9" square.
Soft & Spooky
Showcase your favorite seasonal prints in an oversize throw composed of three simple blocks. Designer: Jessica Dayon. Finished quilt: 82-1/2" square. Finished blocks: 6" square.
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American Dreams
Combine basic units into simple blocks for a not-as-hard-as-it-looks quilt top. Designer: Jessica Dayon. Finished quilt: 89-1/2" square. Finished blocks: 9" square.
Top-Notch Diamonds
Add strips Log Cabin-style to neutral diamonds for a simply chic wall hanging. (This pattern uses normal cutting and piecing methods, but you'll need a ruler with a 60-degree angle line.) Designer: Brigitte Heitland. Finished quilt: 42-1/2x41".
Every Little Bit
Turn what may seem like trash into a quilt you truly will treasure. The design will have you saving the smallest of leftovers to create the scrappy Churn Dash blocks. This pattern uses foundation paper piecing. Designer: Pam Buda. Finished quilt: 66-1/2x74-1/2". Finished block: 6" square.
Flight Plan
A bit of pre-planning and organization takes the guesswork out of strip-piecing the V units flying across this quilt. The bonus? No set-in seams! Designer: Kimberly Einmo. Finished quilt: 66-1/4" square. Finished block: 9-5/8" square.
Colorful Cabins
Arrange scrappy, modified Log Cabin blocks in a diagonal setting for an impressive bed quilt. Designer: Marilyn Forestell. Finished quilt: 85-1/2x102-1/2" (fits a full-size and queen-size bed). Finished block: 12" square.
Transitions
Ombré fabrics -- cut and precisely placed -- result in a throw that dazzles the senses. (This pattern uses precut 2-1/2"-wide strips or yardage.) Designer: Kimberly Einmo. Finished quilt: 82-1/2" square.
Sweater Weather
After studying hundreds of Norwegian knitted sweaters, a designer creates a quilt that captures their essence. Triangle-squares, rectangles, and strips compose the "stitches" in this two-color beauty. Designer: Tina Lewis. Finished quilt: 69-1/2x85-1/2". Finished block: 13x15" square.
Modern Vintage
An antique block in feed sack-inspired fabrics looks fresh and fun on a crisp white background. (The pattern can be made with precut 10" squares or from yardage.) Designers: Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms and Bonnie Olaveson of Cotton Way. Finished quilt: 70-1/2" square. Finished block: 10" square.
Color Cubes
Carefully chosen solids create the illusion of overlapping pieces. We share the exact fabrics needed to get this effect, as well as tips for planning your own color palette. Designer: Rebecca Silbaugh. Finished quilt: 78-1/2" square. Finished block: 12" square.
From the Berry Patch
A new block combination results in a delicious quilt design. Designer: Emily Vardeman. Finished quilt: 70-1/2x87-1/2". Finished block: 15" square.
Winter Sky
Traditional star blocks in two colors combine in a straight-set wall quilt. Designer: Char Hopeman. Finished quilt: 40-1/2" square. Finished blocks: 6" square.
With Flying Colors
An array of solids arranged in vertical rows creates a rainbow of waves. Designer: Megan Pitz. Finished quilt: 54-1/2x661/2".
Keys to My Heart
You'll love the process! First piece the Valentine's-theme blocks. Next combine the blocks into sections. Then join the sections in quadrants for a heart-warming design. Designer: Susan Ache. Finished quilt: 70-1/2" square. Finished blocks: 6x12", 12" square, and 6" square