Short Takes
Foundation piece an umbrella; foolproof instructions for skinny applique stems

On the Cover–
Would You Kiss A Frog?
By Patricia L. Styring
Share the artist's thoughts on quiltmaking and learn to make her tiny intricate compass blocks.

Coral Canopy
By Diane Lane
A contemporary improvisational piecing technique combines with classic hand applique in this strippy wall quilt.

Kismit
By Eileen Fowler
Skewed star blocks in a dramatic palette of hot reds, deep blacks, and grays make up this contemporary puzzle.

Piccalilli
By Char Hopeman
Experienced piecers will relish this challenging pattern for a bright throw-sized quilt.

In a Pickle Part 3 of 3
By Carol Buchan
Complete the final border of this graphic wall quilt with the help of quick strip piecing, and then add the Feather Twist quilting motif

 Q Lab

Shop Talk
New tools to organize and store your quilting supplies, gorgeous silks, and see-though sheets to make applique easier

Easy Lesson
By Lois Furness
Use kids' charming drawings to design and make fun and fuzzy chenille quilts.

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
What you can do to make your quilters's list of favorite clients.