American Patchwork & Quilting Feb 2012 Magazine

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American Patchwork & Quilting Feb 2012 Magazine 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. Check out the content from this February 2012 issue: DEPARTMENTS Quilting Changes Everything® 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge From the Editors Sewing room organization tips Tips from Readers Clever tricks and ideas I Am a Quilter Quilts from our readers Favorite Finds Must-have products for quilters Back to Basics Quilting how-tos FEATURE PEOPLE AND PLACES Storage with Style Organize your sewing space with 10 clever solutions that also are easy on the eyes. Piecing Her Life’s Patchwork Get a peek into the historical home of quilting icon Jinny Beyer. Her quilts, gardens, and collectibles reveal her globally influenced design aesthetic. WORKBOOK PROJECTS, TIPS & TECHNIQUES Classic Red & White Check out a special section all about red-and-white quilts. Merry-Go-Round Combine 1930s reproductions and modern brights for a playful, Pinwheel block throw. Building Blocks Learn hand piecing as you stitch together the tessellating shapes of a crib quilt. Floating Stars Let red stars float on a sea of white when you re-create an antique Lone Star quilt. Center Stage Surround an intricate, appliqued motif with pieced borders for a showstopping wall hanging. Pick from the Past Pull from your stash to piece a bed-size quilt containing vertical rows of scrappy stars. Fabric Fusion Think about color, scale, and intensity to combine an eclectic mix of fabric styles. Butterscotch Squares Piece and appliqué a delectable quilt featuring two blocks. Start Today, Finish Tomorrow Master a new-to-you block and make an easy table runner as a result. WHAT’S ONLINE More for You Two-Color Treasures Check out a collection of patterns for stunning two-color quilts. Blast from the Past Download patterns that use reproduction fabrics. Organization Overdrive Discover organization and storage products for your sewing supplies.