Short Takes
A scrappy little dog to paper piece; alternative uses for makeup brushes; tips for accurate strip piecing

On the Cover – Cosmati Stars
BY JUDY MATHIESON
Read about Judy's method of working and make a Mariner's Compass block with Flying Geese.

Chestnut
BY SUSAN GEDDES
Gorgeous new batiks from Timeless Treasures inspired this sophisticated yet easy-to-make quilt. A second colorway shows its versatility.

Royal Cross
BY BARBARA CAMPBELL
Bright, hot prints wow the eye in this unusual pattern made with curved piecing. Only 12 big blocks are needed to make a throw.

Christmas in July: Christmas Wedding
Wrap up eight-pointed stars with hearts for your own reproduction of Debra Grana's elegant full bed-sized quilt, made in the 1850s.

Farmhouse Kitchen Part 2 of 3
BY ANN HORTON
Embroider a bounty of basket blocks in the first installment of this new series pattern.

 Q Lab

Shop Talk
New items for machine quilting, jewelry for your scissors, and a special something for break time

Easy Lesson: Drafting Scallops
BY MARIE SEROSKIE
Learn how to make scalloped borders just the right size for your project.

Power Stitching
BY ANGIE HODAPP
White fabric plus 32,000 yards of thread equals a colorful quilt that showcases four fun ways to use an embroidery machine.

Fabric Focus
New fabrics reminiscent of 1970s apparel, bright and bold prints, and a line of skin-toned solids for art quilters and dollmakers.

Finish Line
BY ZJ HUMBACH
For consistent results and convenience, get on a roll- with batting.