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Reflections
by Johanna Wilson
Quilted by Julie Schrader • Fabric courtesy of Troy Corp.

Relax with a comfy quilt and a good book! Elegant fabrics were used to give this scrappy Square-in-a-Square quilt a sophisticated look.

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished block size: 12" x 12" (center), 7" x 7" (border)
Number of blocks: 11 center, 4 border
Finished quilt size: 66" x 78"

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Reflections

Cabin on the Lake

Cabin on the Lake
by DEBBIE FIELD of Granola Girl Designs
Fabric courtesy of Troy Corp.

Bring back memories of summer vacations in the north woods! The wild places we love are celebrated in this Log Cabin quilt, which uses wilderness prints in nature's colors.

Skill level: Beginner
Finished block size: 16" x 16"
Number of blocks: 12
Finished quilt size: 60-1/2" x 76-1/2"

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Hummingbird Garden
by PINE TREE COUNTRY QUILTS
Fabric courtesy of Benartex and AvLyn

Celebrate the smallest birds in the world with this hummingbird lap quilt—perfect for a bird watcher or bird lover!

Skill level: Beginner
Finished block size: 12" x 12"
Number of blocks: 8
Finished quilt size: 56" x 64"

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Hummingbird Garden
Wisteria Wreaths Wisteria Wreaths
by PATTI CAREY
Fabric courtesy of Northcott/Monarch

Lovely wisteria and rose florals complement the wreath design in this easy-to-appliqué lap quilt.

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished block size: 10" x 10"
Number of blocks: 4 appliqué, 9 pieced
Finished quilt size: 55" x 55"

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Dear Emma
by CATHRYN TALLMAN-EVANS
Quilted by Beverly Sievers of Dancing Threads Quilting • Fabric courtesy of Blank Quilting

Sweet dreams are yours under this queen-size Bowtie block quilt in floral pastel colors!

Skill level: Beginner
Finished block size: 9" x 9"
Number of blocks: 60 Bowtie
Finished quilt size: 92-1/2" x 92-1/2"

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Dear Emma
Bonnie Blue and Yellow Bonnie Blue and Yellow
Designed by YOLANDA FUNDORA
Pieced and quilted by Barbara Campbell • Fabric courtesy of Windham Fabrics

Brighten up a room in no time with this classic blue and yellow quilt. For free directions on how to make the matching throw pillow, visit www.loveinstitches.com.

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
Block size: 14" x 14"
Number of blocks: 9
Finished quilt size: 56" x 56"

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Peacock Path
by LARISA KEY
Fabric courtesy of Westminster Fabrics

Peacock feather prints were combined with blue florals to create a clever two-block quilt!

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished block size: 15" x 15"
Number of blocks: 20 (10 Block A, 10 Block B)
Finished quilt size: 83-1/2" x 101"

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Peacock Path

Wild Clover Wild Clover
by CATHRYN TALLMAN-EVANS
Quilted by Beverly Sievers of Dancing Threads Quilting
Fabric courtesy of Henry Glass & Co.

Lucky Clover blocks in two different color arrangements were used to make this large bed-size quilt.

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Finished block size: 15" x 15"
Number of blocks: 25
Finished quilt size: 93" x 93"

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Bunny Love
by LUANA RUBIN

This charming crib-size bunny quilt was inspired by vintage animé cotton prints from Japan. The colors are reminiscent of a 1930's palette and saltwater taffy. The appliqué designs were inspired by generic cartoon characters popularized in books and television programs.

Skill level: Beginner
Finished block size: 8" x 9"
Number of blocks: 16
Finished quilt size: 36" x 47"

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Bunny Love

Baby Blocks

Baby Blocks
by DEBORAH HEARN
Fabric courtesy of Blank Quilting

Baby animal, star, and ABC prints were used to make this soft flannel quilt for a little one to dream under. Make it in only four hours or less!

Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate
Finished quilt size: 44-3/4" x 49-1/2

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Alphabet Soup
by Kathy Brown of The Teacher's Pet
Fabric courtesy of Troy Corp.

It's never too early to learn your ABCs! This toddler quilt contains an alphabet print panel in the center that's both fun and educational.

Skill level: Beginner
Finished quilt size: 42" x 52"

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Aphabet Soup


Spanish Rose Spanish Rose
by LINDA ASHER
Quilted by Anna and Larry White
Fabric courtesy of Telegraph Road

A piece of antique fabric, discovered in Spain, was the inspiration for the fabric collection in this charming wall hanging.

Skill level: Intermediate/Advanced
Finished block size: 12" x 12"
Number of blocks: 9 (4 trapunto, 5 pieced)
Finished quilt size: 45" x 45"

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Sincerely Yours
by MICHELE CRAWFORD
Quilted by Kay Kimball
Fabric courtesy of RJR Fabrics

Pretty in pink and blue--with a touch of red! This Square-in-a-Square lap quilt is the perfect decorative touch for a rose or blue bedroom.

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished block size: 6" x 6"
Number of blocks: 14
Finished quilt size: 49-1/2" x 61-1/2"

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Sincerely Yours

Camelot
Camelot
Designed by DEBORAH MOSA
Pieced and quilted by Lucy A. Fazely and Michael L. Burns
Fabric courtesy of Classic Cottons

Third in our Legends series, this pretty quilt is fit for your princess! She'll sleep in her own castle and dream of white knights with this magical pieced and appliquéd quilt, which uses quick fusing for the windows, towers, and turrets on the quilt center.

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished quilt size: 75-1/2" x 85-1/2"
Finished sham size: 27" x 34"

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Tudor Roses
by CATHRYN TALLMAN-EVANS
Quilted by Beverly Sievers of Dancing Threads Quilting
Fabric courtesy of Northcott/Monarch

Create your own romance! Tudor Rose blocks in pink and black florals were used to make this striking bed-size quilt.

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished block size: 15-1/2" x 15-1/2"
Number of blocks: 25 Tudor Rose
Finished quilt size: 95" x 95"

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Tudor Roses
Very Varied Values Very Varied Values
by LYNN RODDY BROWN

Do you have lots of leftover strips? Use them to make this scrappy nine-patch and Rail Fence twin-size quilt—or order a kit to add to your stash!

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished block size: 6" x 6"
Number of blocks: 80 (48 Rail Fence, 63 nine-patch)
Finished quilt size: 73-1/2" x 90-1/2"

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Homestead
by MICHELE CRAWFORD
Machine quilted by Kay Kimball
Fabric courtesy of P&B Textiles

Small-scale prints in country colors give this twin-size quilt a warm, homey look!

Skill level: Intermediate
Finished block size: 12" x 12"
Number of blocks: 20 (8 Block A, 8 Block B, 4 setting)
Finished quilt size: 72" x 84"

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Homestead
special features
2007 Quest for a Cure Block Challenge

Behind the Scenes at NBC with the $100,000 Quilting Challenge

Thimbles and Things by TJ Lane
by DIANA LAMBDIN MEYER
Family members who work together may not always have a good experience, but in the case of silversmith Tommie Jane (TJ) Lane and her daughter, Cynthia Brammier, the result it pure art. For quilters, their creative enterprise has generated an exclusive collection of thimbles and sewing-related jewelry that is as functional as it is beautiful.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary with Dimensional Appliqué
by NANCY VASILCHIK
Would you like to add some zing to your appliqué patterns? Traditional designs can be transformed into unique dimensional shapes in just a few easy steps! The transformation works best with large simple images. The project featured consists of flowers and leaves and is shown two ways—flat and dimensional. Patterns for both are provided in the tear-out section.

2006 World Quilt Show—New England
Patricia and James Cummings report on exceptional quilts from around the world

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