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FEATURES

• The 1970s: The reason you're quilting right now
  The swinging 70s are in your DNA, darling
• Patch me through to Washington
  A brief history of political quilts in America-just in time for this year's election
• All washed up (or not)
  The pre-wash/don't pre-wash debate continues
• 10 tips for building a happy fabric stash
  Hey, nice stash!

IN EVERY ISSUE

• Color theory
  What's pink, white, and red all over?
• Loot
  Goodies we love right now
• Love, your longarmer By Ebony Love
  Ebony talks backing fabric
• This is my quilt: Abbie Hultquist
  Video gamers are quilters, too
• Meet a modern quilter
  Quilters aren't just gals and they aren't just grownups, either.
• A rookie speaks
  Rebecca Fons brings the pain (and the joy)
• Inspiration
  How to use wallpaper in your next quilt...

LESSONS

• Tip top technique: Pressing Toward the Dark
• Tip top technique: Strip Sets
• Tip top technique: Making a Design Wall
• Quilty boot camp: Binding 101