Indholdsfortegnelse for Summer 2025 i Quiltmaker

Summer is the season of wanderlust— when our hearts crave the open road, sunny skies, and a break from the everyday. For many of us, it’s also the perfect time to blend two great loves: travel and quilting. In this issue, we invite you to take a creative journey. Whether you’re heading off to a quilt retreat in the mountains, stitching by the shore, or simply dreaming of distant places from the comfort of your quilting studio, our summer patterns are designed to capture the spirit of summer fun and exploration. We asked designers for quilts inspired by favorite vacation destinations. Kamie Grangroth chose the warm colors of the southwest to create her stunning Rio Chama Crossed Canoes bed quilt. And Corrie Hadaller’s fun Roughin’ It by the River reflects…

EASY Finished Size 45" × 55½" Finished Blocks 9" “This sailboat design conjures up world travels, real or imagined. It was inspired by my dad—who loved to be out on the water. He was a kid at heart and would get a big kick out of that lone sailor following his own course! That one reversed block adds great whimsy to the design. And I love the way the colors play together! While this size quilt would be perfect in a little boy’s room, by creating a few more blocks, you can make a throw to add a touch of fun to a seaside cottage or a house on the lake. Template-free cutting and quick stitching techniques ensure smooth sailing in the assembly—with a result that is slightly traditional and yet…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 88" × 88" Finished Blocks 24" “Inspired by the antique Crossed Canoes block, I paper foundation pieced some 8" sections, added a little sashing, and—voilá! A Southwestern-style design that evokes a warm blend of clay-colored cliffs, sagebrush-covered meadows, and towering Pinon pines found along the Rio Chama River in New Mexico.” – Kamie materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Yellow Solid • ⅜ yard for cornerstones Peach Solid • 8½ yards for cornerstones, blocks, and sashes Medium Gray Solid • ½ yard for sashes Orange Solid • ½ yard for blocks Rust Solid • ⅞ yard for blocks Light Gray Solid • 1⅛ yards for blocks Dark Green Solid • ⅞ yard for blocks Dark Red Solid • ⅝ yard for…

Lynn Christiansen is a quilt pattern designer, instructor, and the creator of the Wanderlust Quilt Society. Based in Cary, North Carolina, she draws inspiration from her travels to create patterns that reflect the beauty of diverse landscapes and cultural traditions. Her quilts have earned numerous ribbons at the North Carolina State Fair. She is also a Laura Heine certified instructor with nearly 30 years of teaching experience—and is known for her warm, patient approach. Lynn offers a variety of classes for all skill levels, including collage quilting, wool appliqué, and designing souvenir quilts. She teaches at her local shop, online, and to guilds, and her teaching style fosters creativity, confidence, and a sense of accomplishment in her students. We asked Lynn to share a little about her quilting life and…

EASY Finished Size 86" × 86" Finished Blocks 22" Bring rich color into your home with this stunning star-inspired design! Scott worked with a Log Cabin-style block that lets the assorted batiks shine. Whether you choose deep jewel tones, vibrant brights, or soft pastels, a scrappy color selection and the timeless appeal of batiks will make this quilt a standout. materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Cream Batik • 3½ yards for blocks and sashes Navy Batik • 1¾ yards for blocks, cornerstones, and border 1 Assorted Batiks • 3⅜ yards total for blocks Purple Batik • 1⅝ yards for border 2 Green Batik • ⅞ yard for binding Backing • 8⅜ yards Batting • 94" × 94" cutting Patches are lettered in order…

EASY Finished Size 16" × 16" What happens when a quilter buys a camper and travels the country with her husband? She designs a series of fun quilts inspired by the experience, of course! Terri Vanden Bosch’s Happy Camper quilt always makes us smile, so we wanted to share it with you again. Learn more about Terri’s inspiration for her series and find additional camper quilts at QuiltingDaily.com. materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Light Teal Print • ⅝ yard for background, border, and binding Green Print • 1 fat eighth (a fat eighth is approximately 9" × 20") Teal Plaid • ⅜ yard for border Assorted Pink, Blue, Black, Gray, Yellow, and White Prints • Scraps for appliqué Backing • ⅝ yard…

EASY Finished Size 38" × 38" Finished Blocks 6" Travel along! This playful quilt pattern features a parade of colorful school bus blocks. Whether you’re looking for a project to welcome a new arrival or want to create a special gift for a tiny traveler, this quilt is full of charm, color, and imagination. Perfect for nap time, tummy time, or storytime! materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. 13 Assorted Color Tonals (see Step 1) • 1 fat eighth from each for blocks (a fat eighth is approximately 9" × 20") Light Blue Dot • ½ yard for blocks White Tonal • 1 fat eighth for blocks Black Tonal • 1 fat eighth for blocks Light Gray Tonal • ¼ yard for blocks…

GO! Fabric Cutter Tote & Die Bag AccuQuilt’s GO! Tote & Die Bag makes traveling with your GO! or GO! Big Fabric Cutter a breeze. Whether heading to a class, retreat, or just organizing your sewing space, this well-designed tote will help keep your cutter and dies safe, secure, and dust-free. The detachable die bag is the ideal way to include your GO! Strip Cutter dies and an 18" × 24" cutting mat. The tote rolls smoothly, has a telescoping handle, and a padded interior. Thoughtful touches like interior straps, a roomy front pocket, and top-opening access make this tote as functional as it is stylish. At only 9 pounds, it’s surprisingly lightweight. Bonus: it can double as a sewing machine carrier! Choose between sleek black or the AccuQuilt’s signature…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 60" × 7 2" Finished Blocks 12" Come along on a journey down the prettiest river we’ve ever seen. This quilt captures the gentle movement of water with its vertical chevron design. The zigzag columns draw your eye from top to bottom, giving the whole quilt a fun sense of movement. Whether you go with bold tonals and prints or soothing solids, this one’s sure to turn heads! materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White Tonal • 1⅜ yards for blocks Lime Print and Turquoise Print • 1⅜ yards each for blocks Orange Print • ⅞ yard for blocks Navy Print • 1½ yards for blocks Navy Tonal • ¾ yard for binding Backing • 4⅛ yards Batting • 68" ×…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 32" × 32" Finished Blocks 8" “On a recent cruise, my husband and I visited the Cayman Turtle Center in Grand Cayman. The center works to preserve the endangered Green Sea Turtle, and we were able to see, pet, and even swim with these beautiful creatures. I love making quilts based on my travels, and this small wall quilt reminds me of that fun and enlightening adventure on our cruise. The sea turtle appliqué was drawn from one of the actual turtles at the center. I chose traditional ocean-themed blocks to surround the turtle. A Jelly Fish batik was selected because jellyfish are the turtle’s favorite food!” – Lynn materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Light Blue Batik • 1 yard…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 45" × 45" Finished Blocks 9" “My inspiration for this design was the cruise my husband and I took over 20 years ago for our honeymoon. We made stops in Mexico and enjoyed spending time on the local beaches. Our favorite spot was Cabo San Lucas. At that time, it was such a quiet town—and the beaches were lovely. We found it so relaxing to watch the water and enjoy the sun.” – Kari materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Light Green Print • ⅝ yard for blocks Dark Green Print • 1 yard for blocks, border 1, and binding Medium Green Print • ¼ yard for blocks Light Blue Print • ⅝ yard for blocks Aqua Print • ½…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 54" × 54" Finished Blocks 12" Wherever it points, this quilt will surely help remind you to stay true to the direction you’ve decided to go. materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White Solid • ⅛ yards for blocks and border Black Print • 2½ yards for blocks and border Yellow Solid • 1 fat eighth for blocks (a fat eighth is approximately 9"x 20") Green, Turquoise, Blue, and Red Solids • ½ yard each for blocks and border Black and White Stripe • ⅝ yard for binding Backing • 3¾ yards Batting • 62"x 62" Foundation paper (Although fabric amounts are adequate for foundation piecing, you may need more if you cut very generous patches.) Download the Basic Lessons…

SEWING MACHINE AND ACCESSORIES: ☐ Sewing Machine—Clean and Oiled ☐ Power Cord ☐ Foot Pedal ☐ ¼" Foot ☐ Specialty Feet (Walking Foot, Free-Motion Foot) ☐ Pre-wound Bobbins ☐ Extra Needles ☐ Sewing Machine Tools (Lint Brush, Screw Driver) ☐ Extension Cord/Surge Protector ☐ Sewing Machine Manual ☐ Machine Case or Cover ☐ _______________________ CUTTING: ☐ Rotary Cutter ☐ Extra Rotary Cutter Blades ☐ Small Cutting Mat ☐ Rulers ☐ Scissors or Snips ☐ Seam Ripper ☐ _______________________ PRESSING: ☐ Mini Iron ☐ Portable Ironing Surface ☐ Spray Bottle ☐ Starch ☐ Wooden Iron MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES: ☐ Pins/Pincushion ☐ Hand Sewing Needles ☐ Thimble ☐ Needle Threader ☐ Marking Pens/Pencils ☐ Measuring Tape ☐ Flannel for Design Wall ☐ Portable Lamp ☐ Binding Clips ☐ Stiletto ☐ Thread Catcher/Paper…

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. Pressing tabs indicate the direction to press the seam allowances. 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"…

We invite you to submit your original designs to be considered for publication in Quiltmaker, McCall’s Quilting, and Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting and Quick + Easy Quilts magazines. What we look for: • Traditional, contemporary, modern, whimsical, and seasonal designs . • Home decor items, totes, etc. • Techniques including appliqué, foundation piecing, and hand embroidery. • Sizes from table runner to bed size. • Quilts for children and babies . • Quilts designed for precuts like 2½" strips, 5" and 10" squares. • Pattern writing experience is not required. We diagram the quilt and write the pattern. • Articles about quilting. Submission Guidelines All submissions must be original, unpublished designs. This includes patterns in the store in which you work, in classes you conduct, on your website…

CHALLENGING Finished Size 68" × 83¼" “When I first saw the rainfall fabric, I thought,‘How fun!’ Since I work with equilateral triangles, I naturally thought of umbrellas. In Colorado, we don’t always use umbrellas because the rains are usually quick or so light we don’t mind getting a little wet. I imagined if I were in the Northwest or Northeast and looking out the window, I would be inside staying dry while everyone else is bustling about their business.” – Marci materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. 6 Assorted Color Prints in Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Blue, and Pink • ½ yard each for umbrella patches and pieced border White Raindrop Print • 4¼ yards for background patches and pieced border Purple Dot…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 8" × 10½" Finished Blocks 8" Recycled denim jeans and quilty scraps make a handy little bag—perfect for carrying small sewing tools and notions on your next get-away. “I love how the orange pinwheel pops off the denim. Don’t be afraid to mix denim with cotton fabrics—denim goes with everything!” – Heather materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Orange Print • 1 fat quarter for the block and bag back (a fat quarter is approximately 18" × 20") Denim (see Step 1) • 1 fat quarter for block and borders White Solid • ⅜ yard for the lining Fusible fleece 12" plastic zipper Water soluble glue stick (optional) cutting Patches are lettered in order of use. Measurements include ¼” seam allowances…

EASY Finished Size 48" × 60" Finished Units 3" “When our kids were younger, my favorite thing to do was to pack up and hit the hills. We’ve made many trips to different destinations over the years-but my favorite is nestled between Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Adams. The Lewis River was always a joy. Although my husband would love to be more of a ‘glamper, ’ I love cooking and sleeping outside, so we continue to pitch the old tent! After years of sewing and patching, the tent began to take on personality—with pink and green ties inside or a patch in the mosquito netting. The old tent has since been updated (still a tent, though!), and the kids are flying the coop, but my memories of ‘roughin’ it by…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 48" × 48" Finished Units 2" “After seeing this quilt, you would think I spend my summers languishing on the deck of a sailboat. How I wish that were true! But I love the idea of a beautiful summer day floating on a calm sea without a care in the world. I made this quilt twice; the first one was scrappy from fabrics in my stash. Even though it was so much work for a relatively small quilt, the insight I gained from the ‘test’ quilt was enormous. The challenging part of putting this quilt together was placing appropriate values of color in the right spaces.” – Thanae materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. See Step 1 Black Solid •…