Patterns for Quilt Shops to Purchase

Here are the American Patchwork and Quilting cover patterns which are available for shops to purchase for kits or classes.

Minimum order is 10 and VIP shops save $2 per pattern.

Please contact Nancy Singh @ 866-378-1064 or email @

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1: Storm at Sea: April 1993 At first glance, it looks as though there are curved seams in this wall quilt. But the sense of curvature is achieved with straight seams that are sewn at slightly different angles to each other. 96: Seven Sisters: October 1996 Seven sisters, a traditional, well-loved quilt design, seldom gets made today because it has set-in seams. Designer Marti Michell hopes to rekindle interest in the pattern with her simplified version. 24: Love & a Little Lunacy: Feb 1997 A whimsical scrap quilt combines fusible appliqué and strip piecing, speeding each step in the assembly. Finish the colorful appliqués with blanket stitches, either by hand or machine.

97F: Crazy Stars: April 1997 Discover the “crazy” way of making stars—no precise matching points and no paper piecing. Just layer fat quarters, cut through all of them at once, and shuffle the deck to easily create stunning stars. The crazy-pieced stars in this quilt are a combination of Marie Osmond’s Blanc et Noir Fashion prints for Quilting Treasures set off with fuchsia tone-on-tones. 29: Wild Goose Chase: December 1997 Red and white produce dramatic results in a two-color quilt. Join rows of Flying Geese units with triangles to make the blocks, then add sashing and borders to create a timeless, classic quilt.

31: Beauty Everlasting: February 1998 Two gorgeous variations of this wall quilt showcase floral appliqués and pieced sunburst corners. Triangle sashing and borders mimic the sunbursts, and hand embroidery adds detail. 32: Blooming Lattice: June 1998 Though it may look complex, it’s not. The antique quilt’s blocks are simply constructed with a Nine-Patch variation surrounded by pieced units. Try it in two colors or a fun mix of multiple hues.

33: Gathering Leaves: August 1998 Three cheerful vines climb across a handappliquéd quilt of 1930s reproduction prints. Learn to appliqué using an overlay method designers Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins prefer.

34: Scrappy Maple Leaves: October 1998 Capture the array of fall foliage in your yard with this bed-size quilt. Using a rotary cutter, you can quickly cut squares and triangles for the Maple Leaf blocks and rectangles for the border.

35: Under the Stars: December 1998 Glowing golden stars take center stage on the Log Cabin blocks in a charming appliquéd quilt. A childhood verse hand-stitched around the border warms the heart with its wishful message.

36: English Elegance: February 1999 Scraps of floral fabrics elevate the humble Four-Patch to a new level when combined with an elegant chintz on this bed-size quilt. Flying Geese units in light prints compose the middle border.

37: Railroad crossing: April 1999 A turn-of-the-century color palette inspired the fabric selection for this rich throw. Foundation piecing ensures sharp points in the arcs, which are appliquéd to the background fabric.

38: Colorful Cakes: June 1999 A cheerful wall hanging of Cake Stand blocks is easily pieced. The designers’ use of more than 70 bright fabrics transforms the traditional blocks into a contemporary work of art.

39: Rose of Sharon: August 1999 The Rose of Sharon block is one of the oldest patterns used in Baltimore Album-style quilts. This pillow offers a quick study in three Baltimore Album quilt appliqué techniques.

40: Folk Art Fun Pumpkins: October 1999 Welcome fall with fabric pumpkins on a fun wall hanging, no carving required! Primitive heart, star, cat, and moon appliqués in check, plaid, and print fabrics enhance the quilt’s folk art flavor.

41: Poinsettia Table Runner: December 1999 Adorn your holiday table with festive fabric poinsettias. The machine-appliquéd petals and leaves, cut from multiple shades of red and green prints, are stitched to Log Cabin blocks. 42: Annie’s Star: February 2000 Strategically placed triangles create the illusion of a circle surrounding the center star. A black print with celestial motifs in blue, cranberry, and gold inspired the designer’s rich color scheme. 42: Ohio Star Mosaic: February 2000 The red and green squares in the pieced border of this quilt echo the color palette of the diagonally set Ohio Star blocks. An elegant pinecone print complements the gold, red, and green fabrics.

42: Little House in the Woods Miniature houses and trees serve as Log Cabin block centers in this cozy quilt. The radiating pattern is created by slightly varying the 43: Something to Crow About: April 2000 The folk art rooster looks as if it just stepped off the weather vane onto this hand-appliquéd quilt. The Nine-Patch-in-a-Square blocks are composed of colorful prints and plaids for a scrappy look. 44: Friendship Houses: June 2000 Celebrate the bonds of friendship with this petite wall hanging. The Schoolhouse blocks are easily hand-pieced in sections, and red check fabrics frame each house with a warm welcome.

45: Folk Flowers: August 2000 Vibrant solid-color appliqués burst into bloom on a folk art quilt. Blanket-stitch the fusibleweb shapes to a navy background, then add a few embroidery stitches for exquisite detail.

46: Living in the Past: October 2000 An antique quilt inspired the design of this appealing coverlet. Scrappy Ohio Star blocks and setting squares and triangles in warm brown prints bring a vintage flavor to the quilt.

47: Looking Back: December 2000 A passion for vintage designs led designer Alice Berg to re-create an antique crib quilt. The scrappy mix of prints recalls a time when quilters had to make-do with fabrics on hand. 48: Sunshine and Shade: February 2001 Colorful reproduction fabrics shine on a stunning throw. The project is scrappy overall , but designer Mabeth Oxenreider controlled the arrangement by using only two fabrics in each block. 49: Rule the Roost: April 2001 Ready for a fun challenge? Foundation piecing makes it possible to combine multiple tiny fabric scraps into Crow’s Foot, Sunburst, and rooster blocks for a top o’ the morning wall hanging.

50: Butterfly Garden: June 2001 Butterflies dance amid spring flowers on this colorful appliquéd quilt. Take the guesswork out of hand appliqué using an easy-to-follow overlay method to accurately position each pattern piece.

50: Antique Monkey Wrench Classic blocks in scrappy prints are paired with pink setting pieces in this antique quilt. Historically, the Monkey Wrench block was known by various names, such as Churn Dash and Shoo Fly. 51: Many Trips Around the World: August 2001 A simple square reaches new heights of grandeur in this antique quilt. With more than 5,200 pieces, the project is a testament to the quiltmaker’s skillful color placement and use of scraps. 52: Tropical Punch: October 2001 A colorful wall hanging includes assorted squares, triangles, and rectangles, which offers quiltmakers the perfect opportunity to practice and perfect rotary cutting and basic piecing skills.

53: Limerick Log Cabin: December 2001 The graphic pattern in this antique quilt inspired quilt historian Bettina Havig to unravel the technique behind it. She discovered that the blocks are a simple variation of the traditional Log Cabin.

54: Old Glory: February 2002 The grand old flag stands tall within a primitive sawtooth border on this folk art wall hanging. Gather a few of your fabric scraps for the appliqués, then embroider the patriotic message.

55: Signs of Spring: April 2002 A garden of appliqués welcomes spring on this fun wall hanging. Use the “appliquilt” method to combine quilting and appliqué in one step, then embellish the quilt with buttons and embroidery.

56: Fortunes in Fabric: June 2002 Challenge yourself with color placement and this versatile pattern. Use multihued fabrics for a vibrant impact, or select a simpler palette with varied patterns and textures for a subtle effect.

57: Bali Ho: August 2002 Black sateen sets off a wave of brilliant color in this contemporary twist on the traditional Old Maid’s Puzzle. Using light prints in the small triangle-squares creates a star-in-a-star effect.

58: Simplicity: October 2002 A cheerful flowering vine encircles red Churn Dash blocks and gold setting squares on a traditional throw. No-fuss appliqués and simple block assembly make this a great beginner project.

59: Winter Skies: December 2002 The background and trees on this intricate-looking quilt are actually composed entirely of strips. Hundreds of white-button snowflakes drift across the blue winter sky. 60: Red Double X: February 2003 Multiple red and cream prints add warmth and charm to a classic quilt pattern. Complete the look with a pair of coordinating accent pillow patterns also included.

61: Wild Roses: April 2003 Add exquisite details to this quilt’s rose petals, buds, and leaves using common machineappliqué stitches. Garden-inspired shades of red and green fabrics make this work of art come to life. 62: Simple Tribute: June 2003 Traditional Log Cabin blocks are joined with easy-to-piece star sashing for an all-American quilt. For speed and accuracy, rotary-cut the strips, then stitch them in sequence to make each block.

63: Lone Star and Stripes: August 2003 Plaids and stripes dazzle against a navy flower-appliquéd background. Create the star’s radiating pattern with carefully planned strippiecing, then join the star points with set-in seams.

63F: Feedsack Patches: August 2003 If you’re wishing to master machine piecing, is Darlene Zimmerman’s quilt of squares is the perfect place to begin.

64: Shades of Autumn: October 2003 Autumn appliqués are a perfect match for an easy-to-piece quilt. The Nine-Patch blocks and border triangles are quick to assemble with strip piecing. Blanket-stitching completes the look. 65: Classic Two-Color Treasure This vintage red-and-white quilt uses just two fabrics for the star blocks, background, and binding. Make the blocks using set-in seams, and showcase quilting stitches in the setting pieces.

66: Shimmer: February 2004 Two different stars create the twinkling effect that dances across this richly hued quilt. Careful fabric placement makes for a planned, yet wonderfully scrappy appearance to the quilt.

67:Tulip Fancy: April 2004 Celebrate spring all year long with a lovely appliqué quilt strewn with tulips. Use a starching method to flawlessly prepare the shapes, then machine- or hand-appliqué them in place. 67F: Diamonds are Forever: April 2004 Squares and triangle-squares join forces to create the diamond pattern that appears on this warm and cozy quilt. Although dark and light fabrics are used randomly, deliberate rotation of the blocks is the secret behind the striking design.

68: Town Square Picnic: June 2004 Blue check and vibrant red fabrics steal the show on this quilt. Sharpen your rotary-cutting skills while you strip-piece block centers, trim the corners, and add triangles for a crisp, finished look.

69: Peekaboo Redwork: August 2004 Red-and-white patchwork provides crisp, clean frames for redwork stitchery in this delightful crib quilt. Trace each design with a fine-point pen, then simply cover the lines with stem stitches.

70: Prickly Stars: October 2004 A classic pattern yields star-studded results. Every Feathered Star block is made from different fabrics, perfect for using a multitude of scraps. Or, make uniform stars by limiting your fabric choices. 71: American Toile: December 2004 A toile print adds charm as the background of star-within-a-star blocks. Adding to the intricate overall design, more stars emerge in the pieced sashing and extend into the pieced borders as well. 72: Sailor’s Voyage: February 2005 Wine-red sashing frames the blue and pink stars in this antique quilt, which is based on a variation of the Sailor’s Joy block. The blocks are constructed using curved seams and set-in piecing.

73: Antique Log Cabin: April 2005 Simple and versatile, the Log Cabin block has become a timeless design. This antique quilt was made in the late 1800s using shirtings and prints in shades of pink, blue, green, and brown.

73: Buggy Wheels: April 2005 Simple squares and triangles form the “wheels” on this easy, single-block quilt from Buggy Barn designers Janet Nesbitt and Pam Soliday. 74: Oh My Stars: June 2005 This red, white, and blue quilt salutes summertime with two classic blocks—LeMoyne Star and Irish Chain. Practice setting in seams when you join the diamond pieces for each patriotic star. 75: Circle Upon Circle: August 2005 Perfect for practicing curved piecing, this quilt features an Improved Nine-Patch block, a design that became popular in the early 1930s. It includes a vibrant mix of colors and prints.

76: Pumpkin Patchwork: October 2005 Halloween-print star blocks and diagonal borders swirl around a scrappy seasonal throw. Choose novelty prints in any theme—this is a great opportunity to dig into your fabric stash.

77: Vintage Stars: December 2005 The bright yellow print in this circa 1900 quilt provides a pleasant backdrop for the colorful pieced stars. Diagonally-set blocks are easily constructed with simple squares and rectangles.

78: Garden Blooms: February 2006 A sampler of appliqué flowers lets you practice your needle-turn skills. For accurate placement every time, learn the overlay method that designers Becky Goldsmith and Linda Jenkins use.

79: Walled Garden: April 2006 This scrappy, fat-quarter friendly quilt offers a great way to use up your fabric stash. And a pieced border made from blocks (rather than strips) makes assembling this quilt easier.

80: Scrappy Stars: June 2006 Bits and pieces of red, black, and ivory fabrics from her scrap bag combined with her love of traditional blocks inspired designer Carrie Nelson to create this stash-busting throw. 81: Endless Summer: August 2006 The classic color combination of blue and white has never looked fresher! Showcase your favorite array of batiks for a quilt and pillowcases duo that’s as cool as a summer breeze all year round.

82: Harvest Moon: October 2006 A bevy of Halloween novelty prints are the stars on a bewitching throw-size quilt. Try favorite sports prints, animal prints or other themed fabrics that suit your quilt’s recipient.

83: Be Merry: December 2006 Step away from traditional holiday color combinations with this bright, seasonal wall hanging. The fusible appliqué design comes together quickly, leaving you more time for festivities.

84: Fresh Tradition: February 2007 Showcase a collection of your favorite fabrics, whether vintage or new, with a fast, simple quilt. In the spirit of the thrifty 1930s, mix in pieces from your scrap basket to add more variety.

85: Spice Market: April 2007 A blend of spices was the impetus behind this simple, yet stunning throw that uses shades of four colors. Strip-piecing makes it easy to assemble the quilt top of geometric shapes in no time.

86: Modern Mix: June 2007 Modernize a traditional Hourglass block with batiks and seemingly random strip sets. Look closely and you’ll see that there is indeed rhyme and reason behind the blocks in this energetic quilt. 87: Cottage Charm: August 2007 Attention-getting appliqué combines with pieced blocks on this generous throw-size quilt. If vintage charm is the look you’re after, choose 1930s reproduction prints, as this designer did. 88: Simply Bewitching Traditional blocks and a stash-busting assortment of novelty prints magically combine into a spook-tacular throw. How much stash can you use? The designer used more than 120 different fabrics!

89: Christmas Remembered: December 2007 Columbian Puzzle blocks on an antique quilt intrigued designer Lila Scott. Her modern-day interpretation uses reproduction prints, offering a softer alternative to the traditional holiday palette. 89: Season’s Greeting: December 2007 Hang this drawstring bag on the front door to welcome visitors or use the woodsy delight inside to collect holiday cards. 89: Call Me Crazy: December 2007 This crisp white-and-blue quilt features improvisationally pieced blocks set in structured rows.

90: Past & Present: February 2008 Use the strong graphic prints of the 1800s in this easy-to-piece contemporary quilt. Dark blue and neutral-color reproduction prints in a wide range of hues, scales, and geometric patterns take us back to the Civil War era.

91: Dandelion Wishes: April 2008 Scattered appliqué flowers dance across a pieced field of fabric for a throw that beckons spring.

91F: Two of a Kind: April 2008 Using the same pattern reminiscent of a Card Trick block, a mother-and-daughter design team created two quilts that reflect their individual styles.

91F: Chevron Table Runner: April 2008 Fabrics are from sue Zipkin’s mulberry collection and lydia Quigley’s remember me line, both for clothworks.

92: Big Block Beauty: June 2008 Inspiration often comes in the most unlikely forms. Crates of tomatoes at the designer’s local farmer’s market inspired this quilt’s robust color scheme.

92F: Sweet Retreat: June 2008 Treat yourself to a room makeover complete with a pieced coverlet in flirty florals, dainty checks, and pretty prairie points. 93: Peppermint Patty: August 2008 Reproduction prints from the1850s in bubble gum pink and chocolate brown team up perfectly for a scrappy bed-size quilt.

93: Towel with a Twist: August 2008 Spot some kitchen towels too cute to dry dishes with? Stitch them together and add handles tonight—tomorrow you’ll find friends clamoring for your new handbag.

93F: Bold Sunburst Runner Use a 3-D fabric-folding technique to make stunning Sunburst blocks with ease—and with perfect points. This table runner features the Fiesta collection from Blank Quilting.

94: Feels Like Fall: October 2008 Mark’s autumn’s arrival with a scrappy wall hanging of Flying Geese and pieced pumpkins. It’s a great way to use up some of your stash.

94F: Kids’ Strippy Quilt For a quick-and-easy quilt, utilize prints, panels, and border prints from The Very Hungry Caterpillar collection by Eric Carle for Andover Fabrics. Use the large-scale prints to fill big areas, fussy-cutting the prints to highlight graphic images.

95: Fly Away Home: December 2008 The simple Flying Geese unit can indeed soar in style. The color of each unit in this scrappy throw dictates its flight pattern.

95: Chimney Charmers Festive foundation-pieced trees adorn a pair of stockings. Make several in seasonal colors to decorate your mantel.

96: So Many Snowballs: February 2009 Snuggle up with snowballs? It’s possible when they’re Snowball blocks made of reproduction 1890s shirting fabrics.

96F: Simple Squares & Bars Editor Jill Abeloe Mead made her version of Zen using Kaffe Fassett’s shot cottons for Westminster Fabrics. “The warp and weft threads of these solids are different colors, giving the fabrics greater depth than you might expect,” Jill says.

97: Pink Lemon: April 2009 Stars created with a spirited mix of prints and tone-on-tones are sprinkled among a rosy Irish chain of Double Four-Patch blocks. *COMING SOON* Call Nancy to Pre-order

98: Pick & Choose: June 2009 Fabric bits and pieces are everywhere in this quilt, including the sashing, borders, and binding. You'll love digging into your stash to come up with just the right mixture. The sashing may look complicated, but actually is simple—just combine fabric strips, then trim to fit. *COMING SOON* Call Nancy to Pre-order

99:Rhythm & Blues Think the blocks in this quilt are set diagonally? Take a closer look and you’ll discover two simple block designs straight-set in a cleverly planned color arrangement. *COMING SOON* Call Nancy to Pre-order 100: Holiday Sparkle Fussy-cut a beautiful fabric to star in the center of gemlike quilt blocks. Choose a holiday print with metallic touches for a throw that really shines. *COMING SOON* Call Nancy to Pre-order