Innholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2025 i McCall's Quilting

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 50” × 70” FINISHED BLOCKS 20 Block X 10” × 10” 12 Block Y 10” × 10” 3 Block Z 10” × 10” Note: See End of Pattern for piecing templates A, B, and C and appliqué template D. “When I saw the call for submissions for the summer issue, celebrating ways to stay cool in the summer sun, it reminded me of my childhood without air conditioning,” Deede said. “My mom made lemonade with lemons, limes, and oranges, squeezing them by hand on a glass juicer. The result was sweet, tart, and refreshing. I didn't know anyone else who made lemonade this way.” Planning Deede's delicious design is so appealing and refreshing! Slices of mouthwatering lemons, limes, and oranges positively drip with summer style.…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 62” × 72” FINISHED BLOCKS 2 Block U 8” × 16” 2 Block V 8” × 16” 2 Block W 8” × 16” 2 Block X 8” × 16” 2 Block Y 8” × 16” 2 Block Z 8” × 16” Note: See End of Pattern for foundation sections 1 –7. “In summer, I think of the cute little sno cone shacks in our small town that open up as soon as the weather gets warm,” Dodi said. “People line up to order their favorite variety of flavors drizzled over a glistening white scoop of ice chips. What could be more refreshing and delicious? It's iconic. That's why I decided to design a sno cone quilt. I don't think I've seen one done before, so…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 64” × 80” FINISHED BLOCKS 40 Block V 8” × 8” 3 Block W 8” × 8” 3 Block X 8” × 8” 1 Block Y 8” × 8” 1 Block Z 8” × 8” Note: See End of Pattern for foundation section 1 and 2. Everything's going swimmingly in this scrappy summer throw quilt—stitch up an inviting pool in shades of shimmering blue, then splash in some sweet little fish to enjoy it! Batik fabrics add layers of luminescent color, though any and all blue fabrics will bring this pretty project to life. Planning There's almost nothing better than a cool, blue pool in the heat of summer, and all the goldfish are inviting you to join them. Start by digging through your fabric…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED RUNNER SIZE 22” × 70” FINISHED PILLOW SIZE 18” × 18” FINISHED BLOCKS 3 Block Y 12” × 12” 2 Block Z 12” × 12” “This quilted set was inspired by my trips to the Caribbean with bright, bold colors and patterns,” Siobhan said. “I always felt a little odd making a bed-size quilt inspired by such a warm location, but a bed runner is the perfect compromise, and a real win for summer when you want to have a beautiful quilted piece on your bed but not the extra warmth.” Planning Add a coordinating pillow to your bed runner and you'll have a super stylish bedroom for summer. Our pattern includes fabric requirements and instructions for both the runner and pillow. For the purple print,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 20¼” × 20¼” Note: See End of Pattern for foundation section. “I created this design with majestic sea turtles and their ocean habitat in mind,” Dawn said. “Sea turtles fascinate me, but this design lends itself to whatever you may love —simply fussy cut the center square and coordinate with supporting fabrics! I made a window template to determine the best way to fussy cut the feature fabric.” Planning Fussy cutting often requires more fabric than you actually use, just to get the exact, perfect placement of the print centered and our fabric requirements reflect that. For best fussy cutting results, you may wish to mark around the print motif you plan to feature with a pencil, then center the motif as you trim to…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 60” × 60” Traditional patchwork techniques and classic shapes form an unexpected composition by playing with size and proportion, using just three colors. Th is dynamic, modern design appeals to discerning quilters of all skill levels, but one question remains: Does the motif get smaller and smaller or bigger and bigger? Planning Karen's light and lovely design is a breeze to sew and is perfect for cool summer evenings. The sewing is simple but you'll practice three main patchwork techniques in different sizes: Triangle- Squares, no-waste Fast Flying Geese, and Stitch-and- Flip. Your efforts will quickly result in a cool, versatile quilt for summer and beyond. For ease of construction, we've slightly modified Karen's patch proportions to make cutting and sewing more straightforward; the small…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 68⅜” × 85⅜” FINISHED BLOCKS 88 Rail Blocks 6” × 6” 70 Nine-Patch Blocks 6” × 6” The fun block setting continues right to the edges of this patriotic quilt, giving it a modern feel. All patches are cut from 2½” –wide strips, making this a great design for using precut fabric packs. A Patriotic Plan Ann selected a variety of prints and florals from her stash for this charming quilt. Easy strip-piecing makes for a quick, fun project. You may wish to use a design wall to preview your quilt before sewing together. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Assorted red prints • 2¼ -2¾ yds. total for Rail Blocks Assorted cream florals/prints • 3¼ -3¾…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 34½” × 34½” FINISHED BLOCKS 4 Blocks 12” × 12” Note: See End of Pattern for piecing templates A–F and appliqu é templates G, I, and J. “With my seasonal quilt series, I wanted to show the blessings we've been given that grow outside, so I thought of flowers, fruits, and veggies,” Kari said. “For summer, I found fruits that remind me of the season. Watermelon is one of my favorites! The border print is bright and sunny.” Planning The summer edition of our seasonal wall quilt series is full of color and flavor, with mouth-watering fruits sliced and ready to eat! The curves of the summer fruits are ideal for perfecting your curved piecing technique. Pin at the center and both ends of the…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 57” × 66” FINISHED BLOCKS 5 Block V 15” × 18” 1 Block W 15” × 18” 1 Block X 15” × 18” 1 Block Y 15” × 18” 1 Block Z 15” × 18” Note: See End of Pattern for appliqué templates F/Fr and G–P. “Catch a Wave embodies the carefree spirit of summer days spent at the beach,” Lyn said. “Sun, surf, sand, catching waves and catching rays, this design brings back those wonderful memories and offers the promise of more surf-filled times in the future. Large shapes and bold colors bring the design to life, conjuring up sunny days filled with endless fun. Th e inspiration is pure beach party movies, midcentury modern architecture, and the California sound of the 1960s. So,…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 45” × 45” FINISHED BLOCKS 16 Block Y 6” × 6” “I thought it would be handy to have a quilt backed with canvas to take for outdoor summer adventures,” Corrie said. “The canvas backing fabric from Art Gallery Fabrics was everything I could dream of for the back of a summer quilt. The Decostitch Elements collection, also from Art Gallery, goes perfectly with the theme of this pattern, but wow, what a wonderful scrap eater this would be!” Planning Corrie's fun, strip-pieced picnic quilt is back ed with heavy-duty canvas, which makes it more sturdy and versatile to use; it can be a cover for cooler summer nights or used as a picnic or travel quilt. You don't have to back your quilt with…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 90 ” × 90 ” FINISHED BLOCKS 44 Birds in the Air Blocks 9” × 9” 5 Windmill Blocks 18” × 18” Keep things cool with frosty prints and lots of white background. No-sweat piecing makes construction a breeze! Planning Konda chose cool modern prints in aqua, green, blue, and lime for her pretty bed size quilt. Raid your stash for 16 coordinating fat quarters, add background/border and binding fabrics, and you've got the recipe for a tasty summer quilt. It is helpful to arrange all blocks on a design wall or other large, flat surface before assembly (Steps 7 through 10). Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White solid • 6 ¼ yds. for…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate HAT FINISHED SIZE 20¾” Inside Circumference FINISHED BLOCKS 1 Log Cabin Block 22½” × 22½” One rarely thinks of quilts as something to cool you down, but Meg found a way to flip that idea on its head! She designed quite possibly the best summer quilting project to keep you comfortable, stylish, and out of the sun! Planning Give your stash a fresh spin with this quilted sun hat! Inspired by the classic log cabin block, it's a fantastic way to use up those treasured fabric strips. But here's the twist—this pattern is cut on the diagonal, creating a striking new take on the traditional block. Quick to stitch up and endlessly customizable, this sun hat is the perfect companion for a sunny picnic, a breezy beach…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 3” × 4½” × 10” FINISHED BLOCKS 1 Block X 4½” × 10” 1 Block Y 4½” × 10” 2 Block Z 3” × 10” Note: See End of Pattern for foundation sections 1–5 and appliqué template B. Planning “What makes this design unique is that it has a little of everything!” she continued. “Foundation-pieced sun rays, improvisational patchwork sea and skies, fused appliqué leaves, and a variety of quilting designs show that even if the finished project is small, it can include plenty of techniques to experiment with!” Sujata is absolutely correct —in fact, small projects are the perfect place to try out something you don't have much experience with! The panels of this useful water bottle holder are constructed in different ways for…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 74” × 74” FINISHED BLOCKS 1 Block K 16” × 16” 1 Block L 16” × 16” 1 Block M 16” × 16” 1 Block N 16” × 16” 1 Block O 16” × 16” 1 Block P 16” × 16” 1 Block Q 16” × 16” 1 Block R 16” × 16” 1 Block S 16” × 16” 1 Block T 16” × 16” 1 Block U 16” × 16” 1 Block V 16” × 16” 1 Block W 16” × 16” 1 Block X 16” × 16” 1 Block Y 16” × 16” 1 Block Z 16” × 16” “I challenged myself to create 16 unique blocks made from triangle-squares, using two colors with a background color,” Pat said. “Th e sashing and…