Short Takes
Foundation pieces a leprechaun; cool materials to collect for your art quilts; top tips.

On the Cover–
Mille Fleurs
By Valli Schiller
Luscious fabrics and applique turn Improved Nine Patch blocks in to this prizewinner. Directions are included for making the quilt center.

Merry Margot
By Jean Ann Wright
An easy-to-piece, scrappy lap quilt lets you try out the prints from the Margot Collection by Windham Fabrics..

Akatombo
By Maria Tamaoka
Taupe fabrics blend beautifully in this strip-pieced bed quilt, and the simple appliqued flowers and dragonflies add an elegant touch..

Colorplay
By Jo Barry
Use a classic technique - English paper piecing-to make this colorfully contemporary bed size pinwheel quilt by hand..

In a Pickle Part 2 of 3
By Carol Buchan
More foundation piecing is in store as you complete the second round of boarders in this striking wall quilt.

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Shop Talk
New tools that will make your quilting easier and new fabrics to embellish.

Easy Lesson: Artfully Woven Fabrics
By Frances Miller
Create the illusion of curved piece in without sewing bias edges, using woven strips.

Power Stitching
By Angie Hodapp
Technology and artistry are hand-in-hand on this innovative quilts that combines machine embroidery and kaleidoscopic fabric photos.

Finish Line
By ZJ Humbach
Find out the true value of your quilting time.