Indholdsfortegnelse for November/December 2022 i McCall's Quilting

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Sometimes I wonder whether it's the anticipation of the holidays that is so exciting, rather than the events themselves. I know that's the case for my young son—starting in May or so, he starts getting excited about Christmas and everything we're going to do and eat, as well as the gifts on his wish list. It's a source of joy for a really long time, simply looking forward to the big day. Then when it finally arrives, the day passes in a blur of wrapping paper, new toys, and treats, and by sunset everyone's ready for bed. As quilters, we spend so long thinking about what to make for gifts for all our friends and family, put so much time into making…

Vivika DeNegre Director of Content I would like to cuddle up with a great book that touches on the history of quilting in America. Earlier this year, I met quilt historian and curator Pamela Weeks at an exhibit that focused on New England quilts and coverlets. Eler book Portable Patchwork has examples of historic quilts from my home state of Maine that are fascinating. This book is definitely on my wish list, and I'm hoping it will also be accompanied by a stack of vintage-inspired fabric and maybe a new sewing basket to hold lots of my own portable patchwork pieces. Vanessa Lyman Executive Producer, Quilting Daily I'd like a sewing room version of Mary Poppins' bag. Like, you walk into my tiny sewing room—which magically fits a walk-in closet…

Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 52″ × 52″ Finished Blocks 4 Block X 12″ × 12″ 4 Block Y 12″ × 12″ 1 Block Z 12″ × 12″ NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for foundation section, piecing templates E, F, and H, and appliqué templates J-N. Planning “This quilt makes me think of going to my grandparents' farm for Christmas Eve,” Kari said. “Christmas is my favorite time of year, and I have a lot of fun family memories; this quilt brings back those fun, cozy memories. I love to combine patchwork and appliqué.” This quilt is a fun technique sampler—there's foundation paper piecing, curved piecing, patchwork, and raw-edge fusible appliqué. Use this pattern to perfect those skills, and you will get a fabulously sweet, seasonal quilt when you're done! Read our…

In December of 2020, someone in one of my online quilting groups shared a photo they had seen on Pinterest—a quilt shaped into a cone and used as a Christmas tree draped with fairy lights. I wondered if it would be possible to make a quilted conical Christmas tree, including integrated lights as part of the design. Incandescent lights would not be safe, so I researched and found that LED lights don't get hot enough to be as dangerous—though I would still have to be careful with display and storage. To design it, I used my skills as a high school geometry and trigonometry teacher, cutting designs in miniature from paper to see if the idea would work. A cone flattens out to a perfect sector (pie piece or wedge)…

1 c, softened butter ⅓ c. granulated sugar ⅓ c brown sugar 1 legg ¾ tsp. vanilla 2¼ c. flour 2 tsp. cornstarch ½ tsp. salt ⅓ c. jam/preserves ⅓ c. granulated sugar for rolling Beat butter until creamy. Add sugars and beat until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Roll dough into 1 Tbsp. balls and roll in granulated sugar. Use your thumb to gently press an indent into the center of each ball. Place balls on parchment paper-lined cookie sheet and place in freezer for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°. Spoon jam into each thumbprint and place back onto lined cookie sheet. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges start…

Machine Quilted by Rebecca Segura of Zeffie's Quilts Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 91½″ × 91½″ Finished Blocks 41 Frame Blocks 8″ × 8″ 40 Snowball Blocks 8″ × 8″ Planning Gerri made this contemporary take on a double wedding ring quilt using assorted prints designed by Fig Tree for Moda. Strip piecing and just 2 blocks make this quilt an easy, quick gift for a wedding couple. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40″ usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Green dot, coral diagonal print, green large floral, gold print, coral floral dot, green print, pink small floral, pink floral, green floral, coral print, and gold floral dot (Frame Blocks) 1 fat quarter* each • Coral large floral 2⅞ yds. for Frame Blocks, border • Cream/pink stripe 3⅛…

Rachelle Craig A former construction engineer, Rachelle now designs quilt patterns with strong graphic elements. She lives in Wisconsin. rachellehandmade.com Jen Daly Jen is a quilt designer, author, and Etsy shop owner who lives in New Hampshire. jendalyquilts.com Cassie Harms Cassie Harms is a full-time quilter based out of Michigan. She specializes in custom designs, memory quilts, and social media content creation. cassieharmsdesigns.com Becky Rico A lifelong maker, Becky is passionate about all things quilting, whether traditional or modern. Instagram: @sunsetviewstudio Gerri Robinson In addition to being a prolific quilt designer, Gerri is also a fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs. plantedseeddesigns.com Phyllis Stewart Phyllis is descended from a long line of quilters and has been a quilter herself for over 40 years. She loves to make doll quilts, bed…

Machine Quilted by TeriAnn Harms Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 74″ × 74″ Finished Blocks 4 Block U 12″ × 12″ 4 Block V 12″ × 12″ 8 Block W 12″ × 12″ 4 Block X 12″ × 12″ 4 Block Y 12″ × 12″ 1 Block Z 12″ × 12″ Planning “When I was a kid, I was always making something,” Cassie said. “For this design, I was inspired by the paper cut-out snowflakes I used to make around the holiday season. I was always fascinated by the way manipulating the folded paper and making intricate cuts could render so many beautifully different results. I love that this design resembles a large snowflake but also incorporates elements of traditional quilt blocks. This quilt looks complicated, but it is actually quite attainable for a variety…

Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 45½″ × 45½″ Finished Blocks 4 Block Y 8″ × 8″ 4 Block Z 11 ½″ × 11½″ NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for template I. Planning Erin got her inspiration for her tree skirt from Nordic Christmas traditions, specifically their custom of dried orange decorations, and used a contemporary color palette. This design would look equally beautiful in traditional Christmas colors, too! The blocks on this modernstyle tree skirt resemble a circle of pretty presents, all tied with a bow. Erin used a cool dimensional technique to make similar blocks in two sizes. If you're new to this technique, you may want to make a practice block first from scrap fabric to get the hang of it before cutting fabric for your project. This pattern…

Machine Quilted by Shelley Moore Skill Level Challenging Finished Size 54″ × 60″ Finished Blocks in Part Three 2 Block M 12″ × 18″ 1 Block N 12″ × 17″ 1 Block O 12″ × 18″ 1 Block P 9″ × 16″ 2 Block Q 6″ × 12″ 1 Block R 6″ × 12″ 1 Block S 14″ × 15″ 1 Block T 6″ × 6″ PART 3 OF 3 NOTE: See Pattern Pull-Out Section for appliqué templates. Fabric requirements, cutting list, and construction instructions for Part 1 are in McCall's Quilting July/ August 2022, and Part 2 are in McCall's Quilting September/October 2022. Planning It's the last leg of our journey! We're almost there, but we have a bit of work to do before we're all done. In this final installment of the pattern, we'll finish piecing…

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Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 68″ × 68″ Finished Blocks 4 Block W 12″ × 12″ 16 Block X 12″ × 12″ 4 Block Y 12″ × 12″ 1 Block Z 12″ × 12″ Planning It's wonderful how cold winter weather can inspire such warm and cozy quilts! “I started with the idea of snowflakes and an icy blue/warm white palette, with a nod to Nordic sweaters,” Jen said. “Rather than repeating the same block throughout, I used color blocking to create a secondary pattern. My color palette creates a winter wonderland look, but I think this quilt would be pretty with ivory and red or ivory and green for Christmas.” The minimal palette and striking patchwork design work so well; adding soft, cuddly flannel into the mix makes this a perfect winter project.…

Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 63¾″ × 63¾″ Finished Blocks 6 Block Y 15″ × l5″ 6 Block Z 15″ × 15″ Planning Rachelle's dynamic design is filled to the brim with holiday style! It brings to mind poinsettias, gifts wrapped with big bows, wreaths, lights, and even cookies. “Poinsettias are the traditional flower of the holidays, but the gold centers of these blocks remind me of the bright, jamfilled center of the thumbprint cookies my mom, sister, and I made growing up,” Rachelle said. “I still make them occasionally when I'm missing my family.” You can make her quilt and her cookies—the recipe is included with the quilt pattern. Rachelle chose the ideal Christmas palette for this project, though the lively design would suit any color scheme. She recommends trying…

It is a truth universally acknowledged (by quilters) that any person going through a momentous life event must be in want of a quilt to commemorate it When our beloved editorial director, Denise, announced that she was getting married, we all knew we needed to make her a quilt as a wedding gift. But which quilt? In which fabrics? The double wedding ring block is traditionally given as a wedding gift—it's in the name—but that pattern was just too time- and labor-intensive for us to commit to. Luckily, here at McCall's Quilting, we have an extensive catalog of all sorts of quilt patterns to reference, and we set about finding a pattern that is both beautiful as well as quick and easy to sew. Modern Wedding Ring, designed by Gerri…