Simple Solids

When is the last time you made a two-color project? When you eliminate color variety and prints from a project, it's all about the design. 

Inspired by Corey Yoder's Stitch and Switch Pillow done in prints and featured in the Spring 2018 issue of Quilts & More, quilt tester Jan Ragaller created this version using our Painter's Palette Solids. A two-color star block--simple, yet graphic impact. We love it! 

Barn Star Pillow by Jan Ragaller.
A color option variation for Corey Yoder's Stitch and Switch Pillow,
featured in Quilts & More's Spring 2018 issue. 

Find the pattern to make the Barn Star Pillow here.
See all 168 colors of our Painter's Palette Solids here and ask for them at your local quilt shop.
Find Quilts & More here.

Mayfair in Print!

The December 2017 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting just came out and as usual, it's packed full of gorgeous quilts. 

We particularly like the Color Option for the cover quilt--quilt tester Laura Boehnke created this circle stunner using the romantic florals of the Mayfair collection. 

 Based on a design by Wendy Sheppard. 

Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.

 ©2017 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

Bright and cheery and beautiful!

See the entire Mayfair collection here and the entire Classique collection here and ask for them at your local quilt shop.
Find American Patchwork & Quilting magazine here. 

Classic Pattern, Updated Look!

American Patchwork & Quilting magazine is featuring a six-part series in honor of their 25th anniversary--choosing favorite projects from past issues and updating them for today's quiltmaker. 

In the June 2017 issue, the magazine features a classic log cabin quilt from 2005:

"Antique Log Cabin" from quilt collector Julie Hendricksen,
featured in American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.

 ©2017 Meredith Corporation.

For the Staff Color Option, associate editor Lisa Schumacher chose a palette of cool blues and purples from our Painter's Palette Solids collection to create a sleek modern version of a traditional design. 

 Based on a design by Julie Hendricksen. 

Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine.

 ©2017 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

See the Color Option online here. 


See all 168 Painter's Palette Solids colors here. 
Find a shop near you (or shop online!) to purchase Painter's Palette Solids. Find shops carrying the solids here. 
Find American Patchwork & Quilting here.

What Painter's Palette Solids colors would you choose for this quilt? 

Classic LeMoyne Star

Have you ever been inspired by an antique quilt and recreated it in your own fabric choices?
As quilters, we have a rich history upon which to reflect. Countless artists and their work have come before us, and serve as inspiration to our current work. 
The February 2016 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting features a quilt called "Ageless Beauty," a hand-pieced LeMoyne Star design from quilt collector Tara Lynn Baisden. 

As always, AP&Q offers a Color Option, showing the quilt in a current fabric collection. We were tickled pink that they chose to remake the "Ageless Beauty" quilt using Barbara J. Eikmeier's Vintage Shirting & Dress Prints collection! The blues, reds, and creams give this starry design a patriotic feel. 

"Ageless Beauty" Color Option by Laura Boehnke;
featured in American Patchwork & Quilting magazine February 2016

Download the Color Option pattern from AP&Q here.
See Barb's entire Vintage Shirting collection here.
Find American Patchwork & Quilting magazine here.