True Blue
Transform your scraps into a charming patchwork throw. Designer: Lissa Alexander. Finished Quilt: 57-1⁄2×71-3⁄4". Finished Block: 14-1⁄4" square. Alternate cutting instructions included for using AccuQuilt dies.
Material Requirements:
3 yards total assorted blue prints (blocks)
3-3⁄4 yards total assorted white prints (blocks)
5⁄8 yard blue check (binding)
3-2⁄3 yards backing fabric
66 × 80" batting
Perfectly Paired - Mail-Direct Printed Pattern
Stitch up a galaxy of blue and gray stars with mustard gold accents. Designer: Gerri Robinson of Planted Seed Designs. Finished Quilt: 74-1/2 x 92 1/2". Finished Block: 16" Square.
5-1⁄2 yards solid cream (blocks, sashing)
16—1⁄3-yard pieces or 3-1⁄2 yards total assorted blue prints and gray prints (blocks)
10—1⁄3-yard pieces or 21⁄8 yards total assorted mustard gold prints (blocks)
1⁄4 yard navy tone-on-tone (sashing)
3⁄4 yard mustard gold-and-navy print (binding)
5-5⁄8 yards backing fabric
Heart of the Home
Showcase hearts, stars, and houses in the centers of Log Cabin blocks for a whimsical take on a classic design. Designer: Sherri L. McConnell. Finished quilt: 77 1/2" square. Finished block: 12"
This quilt was a 2024 Quilt-Along. Click here for details.
Cabin in the Woods
Use flannel to piece timeless Bear's Paw, Log Cabin, and star blocks for a warm wintertime quilt. Designer: Katie Hennagir. Finished quilt: 70 1/2 x 84 1/2". Finished block: 14" square
This quilt was a 2023 Quilt-Along. Get details here.
Wrapped in Ribbons
Stitch precut 2 1/2"-wide strips into a stunning seasonal throw. Precut Friendly: 2 1/2" strips. Finished Quilt: 78 1/2" square. Designer: Lisa Bongean & Alysha Haran.
Material Requirements:
23—2 1⁄2×42” strips assorted red prints (rows A and B)
2-1⁄2 yards solid cream (rows A and B)
1-1⁄8 yards cream leaf print (rows B and C)
7—2-1⁄2×42” strips assorted cream-and-red prints (Row B)
3—2-1⁄2×42” strips assorted cream-and-green prints (rows B and C)
9—2-1⁄2×42” strips assorted green prints (rows A and C)
5⁄8 yard red-and-white print (binding)
7-1⁄4 yards backing fabric
Cobblestone Paths
Sew a scrap-busting bed quilt using strips sets in just two sizes. Optional Size Chart included for Baby, Throw, and Twin Sizes. Designer: Sue Pfau. Finished quilt: 96-1/2x104-1/2". Finished block: 8" square.
Material Requirements:
8 1⁄8 yards total assorted dark prints (blocks)
5 1⁄2 yards total assorted light prints (blocks)
7⁄8 yard dark print (binding)
8 3⁄4 yards backing fabric
Water Colors
Simple units in bold colors form blocks that appear to ripple across a quilt top. Designer: Ledine Watson. Finished quilt: 60-1/2 x 75-1/2". Finished block: 15-1/2" square.
Scrappy Celebration
Throw a party with your stash! Use an assortment of colors and blocks to assemble a vibrant quilt. Designer: Lissa Alexander. Finished quilt: 63-1⁄2×72-1⁄2". Finished block: 9" square.
This pattern was the quilt along project for American Patchwork & Quilting 2023. Get details here.
Cross My Heart
Choose you favorite red and white prints for a Valentine's Day wall hanging. Designer: Wendy Sheppard. This pattern includes directions to make this quilt in five sizes: 22.5x28.5, 20.5x44.5, 52.5" square (pictured), 68.5" square, and 92.5x100.5".
Star Silhouettes
Play with contrast in a quilt that is sure to make a dent in your scrap bin. Designer: Diane Harris. Finished quilt: 68-1/2x88-1/2". Finished block: 4" square.
Take a Whirl
Use precut strips for a fast–to–finish throw. Precut-Friendly: 2 1/2" strips. Designer: Lacey Pietig. Finished quilt: 56-1/2x70-1/2". Finished block: 14" square.
Material Requirements:
3 yards mottled white (blocks)
20 pairs of matching 2 1⁄2×42” strips (40 strips total) assorted ombré prints (blocks, binding)
3 5⁄8 yards backing fabric
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.
Material Requirements:
3⁄4 yard total assorted red prints (blocks)
6—9×21" pieces (fat eighths) assorted dark prints in red, orange, gold, green, blue, and violet (blocks)
2 1⁄4 yards gray print (blocks, border)
3⁄4 yard total assorted orange prints (blocks)
3⁄4 yard total assorted gold prints (blocks)
3⁄4 yard total assorted green prints (blocks)
3⁄4 yard total assorted blue prints (blocks)
3⁄4 yard total assorted violet prints (blocks)
2 1⁄4 yards total assorted light gray prints (blocks, border)
5⁄8 yard black-and-white stripe (binding)
5 1⁄8 yards backing fabric
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".
Material Requirements:
3/8 yard each orange, burgundy, pink, aqua, turquoise, blue, light blue, gray, and green (rectangles)
1/2 yard each orange, pink, blue, yellow (rectangles, sashing)
1/4 yard each light gray, gray, light green (rectanges)
1 1/4 yard gray (rectangles, border, binding)
9x21" (fat eighth) piece yellow (rectangles)
4 3/4 yards backing
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.
This pattern was our 2021 quilt-along for Quilts & More magazine. Find details here.
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".