APQ June 2018 Issue

The latest issue of American Patchwork and Quilting will be hitting your mailbox and the news stands this week, and I'm thrilled to be a part of this fabulous publication.  This pattern is a riff on an antique quilt and I was so pleased with how it turned out that I submitted it to APQ and was thrilled when they accepted it for publication.

  “USED WITH PERMISSION FROM AMERICAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING ®. © 2018

MEREDITH CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED"

I know that many quilters are not dialed in with 1800's reproduction prints/colors/fabrics but it's usually  my "go to" bins when I get an idea for a new project.  I love that most prints/colors seem to play nicely with each other.  Color is my weakest skill set and by using these types of fabrics, I can be successful in my work.   APQ always tests patterns to ensure good results to the reader and I love how this was reproduced.   Brights, one color for the 1/2 sq triangles around the blocks and straight setting the blocks really changes up the whole look of this pattern. 

  “USED WITH PERMISSION FROM AMERICAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING ®. © 2018

MEREDITH CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED"

The staff at APQ work very hard to produce a first class publication.  I am proud to be part of this and I am so grateful at how good they make my work look.  I had the opportunity to meet Jody, Lindsey, Lisa, and Nancy at Quilt Market 2018 in  Portland, OR  and it was the highlight of my trip.

“USED WITH PERMISSION FROM AMERICAN PATCHWORK & QUILTING ®. © 2018

MEREDITH CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED"

I will be posting a photo heavy tutorial for making this quilt.  It's FQ friendly, and can be made in a variety of prints for outstanding results.  Think cowboy/western prints, Kaffe/Brandon, 30's repro.  Whatever your flavor, it's a great stash buster.  Start gathering 25 coordinated prints and get ready to create your own unique throw.

Keep stitching,

Sharon