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QUILTER’S WORLD

Editor’s Letter

Favorite Finds • Editor Carolyn Beam and Editorial Assistant Palmer Bixler share their views on products that are available for quilters. Please visit AnniesCraftStore.com or your local quilt shop for products. If you can’t find a product, contact the manufacturer directly to find a shop in your area.

Christmas Bells • Pieced bells surrounded by colorful chains make for a playful quilt.

Daydream: Part 4 • Enhance your skill set and learn to sew partial seams as you complete your quilt.

Hope • This design brings me back to my childhood when we lit candles in memory of loved ones. Every year-end brings hope for a better year to come.

Cardinal Christmas • Showcase the colors of Christmas in your home with this gorgeous wall hanging or table topper. Shimmery fabrics combined with a center Star block and a border of Flying Geese blocks create a quilt that is both contemporary and traditional.

Spinwheels • Strong contrast between lights and darks, plus a complementary fabric, creates a secondary checkerboard effect on this quilt.

Winter Perch • Surround a large-scale print with pieced blocks to make a quick gift.

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Well Red • Using a variety of reds makes this design sparkle while taking a huge bite out of your stash.

My Favorite Sister • Grab two different-colored fabrics and enjoy easy piecing with these fast techniques as you create this beautiful two-block quilt.

Bittersweet • This quilt looks more difficult than it is. You’ll be amazed at how quickly these blocks come together.

Diamond Strands • Diamonds in different sizes ranging from light to dark add movement and interest to this design.

Mirage • Two simple blocks create an interesting secondary pattern when they are alternated in this design.

Stars on a String • Bust your stash of low-volume strips and string-piece this scrappy delight!

Winter Rose Table Runner • Brighten up your holiday table with some winter flowers! These winter roses are sure to be a welcome surprise to any holiday guest.

Snowman Stack Pillow • This little pillow is a quick and easy project using fusible appliqué and a few embellishments. The binding finish adds a colorful accent.

How Should I Quilt This Quilt? • Try these simple steps to choose a quilting design.

Winter Blooms • A quartet of stylized flower motifs blooms on this wintry red and white pillow. Simple embroidery accents add texture and keep the look clean and crisp.

Holiday Forest • Flying geese and half-square triangles combine to make an interesting block. Use red and a variety of greens for a holiday look that carries through the winter season.

Spool of Love Ornament • Combine wood beads and a spool with wool felt and simple embroidery stitches to make a cute ornament with a farmhouse look.

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