American Patchwork & Quilting August 2012 Magazine

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American Patchwork & Quilting August 2012 Magazine INCLUDES BONUS SUPPLEMENT: Handmade Holiday Ornaments. Make them tonight! American Patchwork and Quilting is for those that love beautiful quilts. Each inspiring issue contains tips, techniques, profiles of shops, guilds and designers, and complete step-by-step instructions, with poster size pull-out patterns, for traditional quilts of all sizes and for readers of all skill levels. See picture above for tote: Creating scrappy English paper-pieced hexagons is perfect for on-the-go stitching. Take your time making them, then join them together into a snazzy, one-of-a-kind bag. FEATURE PEOPLE AND PLACES Everyday Awesome Dive into the free-form style of textile artist Malka Dubrawsky. She uses common items to create bold, contemporary fabric designs. WORKBOOK PROJECTS, TIPS & TECHNIQUES String Fling Employ fat quarters to string-piece a quilt without following rules. Supersize Shoo Fly Enlarge a traditional block to achieve a modern look. Bit by Bit Join scrappy English paper-pieced hexagons into a bag for a perfect on-the-go project. Summer Bliss Piece 12 big blocks to create a queen-size bed quilt. Amazement Utilize templates and set-in seams to create a winding design. A Different Spin Learn how triangle-squares flip and flop across an antique quilt. Autumn Breeze Showcase lead blocks in a fall-theme table runner. Around the Square Surround Square-in-a-Square blocks with intricate pieced units. Start Today, Finish Tomorrow Protect your sewing machine from dust with a custom-made cover featuring the fifth black in our mystery quilt.