Short Takes
Make blocks from a group exchange work together in your quilt; foundation piece a radish.

On the Cover–
Orange Range
By Tomoko Tohno
Stripes and prints enhance this kaleidoscopic bed quilt. Directions for making two blocks are provided.

Beauty among the Thorns
By Barbara Potoczny
A touch of hand beading adds sparkle and flair to this Hoffman Challenge-winning wall quilt.

Tumbleweeds
By Pat Forke
The wild, wild west comes alive in this easy-to-piece lap quilt that features the Happy Trails fabric line from Benartex.

Pinwheel Exchange
By Irene Berry
Mary Mashuta’s expert tips helped this quiltmaker assemble scrappy pinwheels into a fun, throw-sized quilt.

Candy Wrappers
By Candy Reiter Midkiff
Paper-pieced fans and clever color placement make this yummy candy quilt a treat to make.

 Q Lab

Shop Talk
New products for your sewing area that will add bright light and a touch of times past

Easy Lesson: Magic Miters
By Ursula Riegel
This clever back-to-front technique finishes small quilts and projects with mitered borders and no binding.

Power Stitching
By Angie Hodapp
A happy accident turned this thread-painted quilt into a ray of light.

Finish Line
If you think all longarm quilters are alike, think again.