Innholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2020 i McCall's Quilting

Do you remember when you were a child and the holidays seemed to be extra magical if there was snow? I do—I especially remember one year when my siblings and I got saucer sleds for Christmas and spent much of our vacation from school sledding down the hill just a little way from our back door. I must have been pretty young at the time because that little hill was the bank of an irrigation ditch. Thinking back as an adult, I bet it was only about a 10-foot drop. But we had a ball going down that hill again and again. Because of those fun childhood memories, I’m ready for snowy weather. After the very strange year we’ve had because of the pandemic, I want it to snow. I…

Quilt Designed & Made by Dodi Lee Poulsen Machine Quilted by Cathy Dahl Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 67" x 67" Finished Blocks 1 Block X 32" x 32" 4 Block Y 9" x 9" 16 Block Z 9" x 9" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for foundation section. Planning This medallion-style quilt from Dodi uses wonderful Christmas fabric to give it great holiday pizazz! The center of this quilt is constructed with easy-to-piece triangle-squares. The stars are foundation pieced for accuracy. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Dodi recommends use of starch to control bias. Be sure to read her tips in the sidebar. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40”…

Quilt Designed & Made by Jen Daly Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 18" x 18" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for templates. Planning When Jen learned that we were going to be showing lots of texture in this issue, she immediately thought of using corduroy with its ridges and valleys (wale). Corduroy comes in different widths of wale; Jen chose to work with a narrow wale corduroy. The texture of the corduroy is maximized in Jen’s pillow by alternating the direction of the wale in every other patch. Be aware that there appear to be slight variations of shade if the direction of the patch is reversed—a patch with the wale running right to left looks slightly different than one where the wale runs from left to right. Because of…

Quilt Designed & Made by Karen Gibbs Skill Level Easy Finished Size 39" x 99" Finished Blocks 54 Block Y 5" x 5" 54 Block Z 5" x 5" Planning Oh, don’t you remember? Puffy quilts, puffy pillows, even puffy tote bags, what fun that was! Puffy items are trending again and Karen made hers with luscious rayon. It is so soft and has such beautiful drape. Since the A’s (the back of the poofs) don’t show when the project is finished, you could use muslin or scraps. You would then need 2¼ yds. of muslin and 3¼ yds. of cream rayon batik. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric…

When asked about her idea, Jo said, “The inspiration for this design came from the fabric. I was looking for a traditional Christmas fabric and put that in the Moda search box. As I was browsing through their new fabrics Chill really caught my attention. Each winter, when I put all the Christmas things away, I replace them with quilts designed with snowflakes, winter birds, and a few snowmen. I really liked the very cool purples and blues and how they played with the warmer beige. This little runner will work from early January through to early spring. I love winter, the hushed stillness of fresh fallen snow, glittery frost on windowpanes, and the perfect light that also comes with a new snowfall. While in nature each snowflake is different,…

Quilt Designed & Made by Charisma Horton Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 70" x 70" Finished Blocks 2 Block X 12" x 12" 3 Block Y 8" x 8" 5 Block Z 4" x 4" Planning Charisma said of this design, “I love everything trees. I set out to design a winter scene and I just loved how it came together...So traditional and beautiful. It just looks like a beautiful untouched area in the woods with a beautiful sky. Forest Sky with its multiple-sized star blocks is assembled in sections. Section 1 and the quilt top are put together with partial seams but our instructions will guide you through that. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Color Key Fabric…

Quilt Designed & Made by Mary Hertel Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 14¼" x 42½" Finished Blocks 3 Blocks 10" x 10" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for foundation sections. Planning This fun runner from Mary is a great way to spice up your holiday table. You’ll find that foundation piecing makes it much easier to make the small details for Santa’s face. Use faux fur for Santa’s hat band to add texture. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Peach solid and white print #1 1 fat quarter* each for blocks • Green print ¾ yd. for blocks and…

• free pattern • staff faves • blog fun When I saw the fabric collection, “A Blooming Bunch” by Maureen McCormick for Moda Fabrics, I was instantly transported back to a decade that holds fond childhood memories. I remember Friday night sleepovers with friends as we tuned into The Brady Bunch, with buttered popcorn and soda in hand. The television show was set against that iconic 1970s style home (although it was actually a soundstage). Those orange kitchen countertops, and olive-green appliances seemed so modern! The show-stopper for me was the groovy orange, gold, and blue framed gel wall behind the floating stairway. Being fond of the offset geometry of the gel wall, I was thrilled to happen upon Stephanie Sheridan’s pattern, Piastrelle, in the July/August 2014 issue of McCall’s…

• trends • tools • cool stuff C & T Publishing - Kraft-Tex Marketed as a vegan leather, this durable, washable paper product sews and cuts like fabric. A wonderful way to add texture, it mixes well with fabric, denim, and wool. It can be the main focus of a project or you can use it as an accent.ctpub.com Banyon Batiks - Rayon Banyan Batiks’ rayons have such a soft-as-silk feel to them! The rayon drapes wonderfully for either garments or quilting projects with luxurious and affordable style.banyanbatiks.com Windham Fabrics - Cork Cork is renewable, eco-friendly, and stitches easily. Available with colored and metallic accents.windhamfabrics.net Shannon Fabrics - Sparkle Cuddle Glitter This eye-catching Cuddle minky plush fabric adds special sparkle to any project. The metallic foil is good for the…

Ever wonder why your quilt blocks don’t turn out just right? The correct preparation of the fabric makes all the difference! Starching quilt fabrics makes cutting, piecing, appliquéing, and quilting easier. Starched fabric cuts easily, even when stacked together, and sews together beautifully. It will hold sharp creases, including those made by finger pressing. A block made of starched fabric when pressed during construction will not shrink or become otherwise distorted. It’s extra work, you say! But it’s worth the effort because… Starching tames the bias edge. Starch makes all fabrics equal. Homespun will behave just like batik, once it is starched. Starched fabric will give you more control as you stitch. Starched quilt fabric doesn’t shift as you rotary cut. Appliqués turn easier with a crisper fold. It makes…

As a woven fabric, corduroy works well with most other fabrics found at your local quilt shop. In fact, the combination of the rich warmth of the corduroy ribs can add a directional and a tonal dimension to many familiar quilt patterns as well as act as a spark to quilters that want to explore new design directions. By taking a few moments to learn about the workings of corduroy, you’ll be ready to step out of your usual fabric choices and may find yourself inspired. Characteristics The recognizable feature of corduroy is the ridges—called wales—which run lengthwise along the selvedge. The number of wales per inch gives each variety of corduroy its name, over 16 wales/inch is called pincord or pinwale, 11 wales/inch is known as standard, and jumbo…

Project Designed & Made by Kristen Clay Skill Level Easy Finished Size 4½" x 4½" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for appliqué templates, which are printed without seam allowances. Planning You’ve made a big quilt with fabric that you love...now what can you do with those scraps you have left? Make Kristen’s pretty little cushion for a sweet and feminine touch to your décor. Kristen started with white linen for a bit more texture than quilting cotton, then added embroidery and embellishments to give even more texture. Kristen pieced the back of her cushion for extra color. If you prefer to make it with just one fabric, you’ll need a 5" square for the cushion back. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the project…

Quilt Designed & Made by Connie Kauffman Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 14⅜" x 14⅜" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for foundation sections. Planning Connie’s masterful use of colors and shades in her selection of batiks makes her design glow. Foundation piecing makes the accurate matching of points easy to achieve and the pillowcase finish creates a sleek edge to the project. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Yellow tonal batik, blue dot batik, black tonal batik, gold print batik, cream print batik, gold tonal batik, blue print batik, and rust tonal batik 1 fat eighth*…

Quilt Designed & Made by Abigail Dolinger Skill Level Challenging Finished Size 72" x 72" Finished Blocks 40 Block Y 6" x 6" 1 Block Z 24" x 24" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for template. Planning The center of Abigail’s quilt is string-pieced so you can use some of your scraps. The pieced borders use even more. It’s truly a scrap-happy quilt. Read Making String-Pieced Fabric before beginning. Our estimate of assorted prints can be adjusted up or down. If you want to use less fabric, make many of your strips on the wider side of the range (2½–3"); if you want to use more fabric, use more of the narrower strips (1½–2"). Do remember that more seams create more bulk, which makes quilting a little challenging, especially for…

Quilt Designed & Made by Olesya Lebedenko Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 6" x 6" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for appliqué templates, which are printed without seam allowances and for foundation sections. Planning Olesya’s mug rugs are extra, extra cute. A combination of foundation piecing and appliqué makes a charming project and as a bonus, you’ll use up some of your scraps. Fabric requirements include enough yardage for all three mug rugs. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Red tonal scraps for piecing and appliqué • Brown print 1 fat quarter* for piecing • White…

Vivika DeNegre Director of Content I love adding hand-dyed cheesecloth to art quilts for additional texture and dimension. It is easy to sew by hand or machine and can be sourced in a wide variety of luscious colors. Lori Baker Acquisitions Editor I frequently use white eyelet instead of white-on-white quilting cotton. Eyelet gives the look of white-on-white with different shades of white with a bonus of added texture. I’m careful to choose eyelet that doesn’t have big holes so the batting doesn’t peek through. Tracy Mooney Editor I love to embroider on cork. The stitches look so great and the cork is easy to sew. I have made multiple in-the-hoop projects with it, such as key fobs, coasters, and small wall hangings. In quilts, I have used vinyl. It…

Quilt Designed by Reed Johnson Machine Quilted by Ann McKinney of Florida Quilting Center Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 56" x 56" Finished Blocks 16 Block 12" x 12" Planning Make one block in different colors then rotate every other block to create Reed’s attractive design. The fabrics Reed used give a fun masculine feel to his quilt. Reed’s design used 11 fat quarters. Because you can cut enough patches for 2 blocks from a fat quarter, you can use as few as 8 fat quarters or as many as 16. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted.…

Alternating blocks create the stairstep look. Quilt Designed & Made by Natalie Crabtree Machine Quilted by Stephanie Crabtree Skill Level Easy Finished Size 55" x 65" Finished Blocks 15 Block Y 10" x 10" 15 Block Z 10" x 10" Planning Alternating blocks—variations of the Log Cabin block—make this quilt from Natalie extra charming. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Red tonal ⅜ yd. for blocks • Cream tonal 2⅜ yds. for blocks and border 1 • Green floral 1 fat eighth* for blocks • Green dot and green print ½ yd. each for blocks •…

Quilt Designed & Made by Jo Moury Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 28½" x 46½" Finished Blocks 2 Blocks 15" x 15" NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for appliqué template, which is printed without seam allowances. Planning The appliquéd snowflakes on Jo’s table runner finish the project perfectly. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Navy dot ⅞ yd. for blocks, bands, border 2, border 4, and binding • Cream print 1⅛ yds. for blocks, bands, appliqué, border 1, and border 2 • Purple solid ¼ yd. for blocks and appliqué • Tan dot ¼ yd. for…

String-pieced fabric is delightful to make and is a wonderful way to use lots of scraps. Choose your fabrics so you have a good mix of colors and print sizes as well as a wide range of values from light to dark. Cut a rectangle of paper 7" x 15" to use as a foundation. Cut strips of fabric 7" long in varying widths from 1½" to 3". Place a strip of fabric right side up on the paper. Place another strip of fabric on top of the first strip, right sides facing, and stitch ¼" from the edge. Open, press, and add more strips in the same way until the paper foundation is covered. Press.…

Getting Started About our Patterns We recommend that you read all of the instructions before starting a project and that you cut and sew one block before cutting all of your fabric. Using a rotary cutter, mat and an acrylic ruler, cut the shape to the size indicated in the cutting list. Our patterns list finished block sizes, which are typically ½" smaller than unfinished block sizes because they do not include seam allowances. Basic Quilting Supplies • Rotary cutter and mat • Acrylic ruler: Many shapes and sizes are available; a good one to start with is 6" x 24" with ¼" and ⅛" markings • Scissors: A separate pair for paper and fabric • Sewing machine • ¼" foot • Walking foot • Darning foot • Pins •…