‘American Quilter’ Archives
Coming soon…the January 2013 issue of American Quilter magazine
When I first saw Judy Robinson Ehrnst’s “Judy in the Sky with Stitches” quilt at the 2011 AQS Show & Contest in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I immediately wanted to know how she made it, and I knew AQ readers would too. Judy uses both freezer-paper assembly [Read More]
Free – AccuQuilt Go!® Storm at Sea Pattern
The Storm at Sea block, also known at one time as Rolling Stone, dates back to the end of the nineteenth century, and its popularity among quilters has never waned. This version, with its undulating flow of harmonious colors, feels more like kind and gentle waves than rough [Read More]
News from International Quilt Market in Houston
It’s the second full day of International Quilt Market in Houston, where business and quilting converge. Buyers from all over the world (quilt shop owners, designers, web companies, etc.) have the opportunity to meet with hundreds of quilt-related sellers, not only to [Read More]
Stitching on the Road
Today we had a nice surprise when Betty Burnett, whose calling card says “Home Motor For Real,” stopped by the AQS office. She shared some of the projects she’s made from American Quilter magazine. So we dropped in to the AQS photography studio and had our [Read More]
Free – Leaf Magic Journal Cover Pattern by Janet Rice-Bredin
Here’s an autumn inspired project that will be fun for children, too. You can encourage children to explore the natural world while at the same time creating something useful and personal. Suitable for ages 11 and over with help from an adult quilter, this project is [Read More]
Rainbow Rotini mystery quilt by Ginny Andersen
American Quilter reader Ginny Andersen followed the clues in the Rainbow Rotini Mystery Quilt by Marjorie Rhine which began in the March 2012 issue of AQ and has submitted her completed quilt. If you’re an AQS member, you can access all three installments of this pattern [Read More]
How to Make a Loop-Edge Binding by Pat Delaney
A loop-edge binding is made by adding cording pieces that have been rolled up on the ends to the edge of a quilt. Pat will give you instructions on how to make a loop-edge binding like the one that she used on her quilt Sugar Maples and Nose Stickers. You can use her [Read More]
Free – Embellished Tablet Tote by Shelley Scott-Tobisch
Batik fabrics enhanced with pretty embellishments make this lovely tablet tote both beautiful and functional. An inside zippered pocket adds a bit of security, and the customizable pocket organizer can be used for a cell phone, iPod, ear buds, or other items that might [Read More]
Shop from our Newest Catalog
The newest edition of the American Quilter’s Society catalog is now on our website. You’ll find new fabrics, books, kits, gift items, and even more. In fact there are over 100 new products. Remember, AQS members always save at least 20% on every product in the [Read More]
Free – Blazing Bandanas Quilt Pattern by Agnete Kay
One day while attending the Calgary Stampede, it occurred to me that the colorful bandanas typically worn by cowboys and cowgirls have printed designs which could be useful in quiltmaking. The designs are usually symmetrical, and available in a variety of patterns including [Read More]
