As the summer winds down, harvests are gathered, canning routines commence, children return to school, and homecomings roll around—our thoughts and hearts tend to turn homeward. It seems only natural that this issue should celebrate the warm community feeling of homes, houses, and neighborhoods. From reminiscing about the places where we grew up to where we're “planted” now, from welcoming friends and families into our homes to making gifts for loved ones' homes, we bring you patterns that honor the sense of home.
Dwellings by Joanie Holton is our new series quilt; make an eclectic neighborhood one block at a time. For Jen Daly's Village Square wall hanging, grab a precut 5” charm pack and stitch a small community of houses, trees, and hearts surrounding a town square. Use scraps…
