Innehållsförteckning för Winter 2026 från Quick+Easy Quilts

REACH FOR THE STARS There's something magical about stitching up stars in winter— tiny points of light coming together in fabric form while the world outside sparkles with frost. In this issue, you’ll find star designs that shine with simplicity. Whether you’re new to quilting or just in the mood for something easy and satisfying, these projects will build your confidence and spark your creativity! Celebrate classic Sawtooth Stars with Claudia Porter’s stunning Gradient Stars, Kari Mathews’ colorful Bright Shining Stars, Deb Gehringer’s sweet Starry Duet, and Pooja Garg’s festive Ribbon of Stars quilts. Or embrace Friendship Stars with the snuggly Friendship Stargazing throw by Corrie Hadaller. Beauty doesn’t have to be complicated; sometimes the simplest blocks can create amazing designs when stitched together. Heather Davis rotated Old Maid’s Puzzle…

finished size: 62" x 76" finished blocks: 20 (12") BLOCKS The Friendship Star block is a fun, versatile block—great for ail skill levels. In the past, friendship quilts were given to a person before they moved; each person in a group would typically make and sign a block. For this Friendship Star quilt, I was excited to use a fabric collection called "Love Letters.” I have always been blessed to have friends and family drop me notes in the mail. As a young college student, it was always so nice to receive pieces from home. Then, as I continued on to San Diego as a Navy wife, the letters continued as well. Twenty-five years later, and I still love to get letters—but who doesn’t! Corrie Plan There’s something so comforting…

finished size: 46" x 591/2" finished blocks: 12 (12") BLOCKS This quilt reminds me of the starry sky at night, trying to find the Northern Lights (I'm not very good at finding them), and also how we need to be shining stars in the darkest places. I love the bright, multi-colored stars and how they stand out from the aqua background. This quilt would be great if you have a family of colors you love, or you could do it monochromatic. It's a perfect quilt to have fun, play with color, and let your creativity shine. Kari Plan Adding a little sparkle to your winter is easy with this bright and cheerful quilt. These simple Sawtooth Stars set against an aqua background are made with an array of solid colors…

1. Place fabric pieces larger than section 1 and 2 right sides together on back side of paper. Be sure fabric for section 1 is under that area and edges of fabric extend at least ¼" past stitching line. 2. Using 90/14-sized needle and a short stitch length so papers will tear off easily, stitch on line between two areas, extending stitching into seam allowances at ends of seams. 3. Open pieces and finger press the seam. Right sides of fabrics will be facing out on back side of pattern. 4. Turn unit over and fold back paper on stitched line. Trim seam allowance to ¼". 5. Continue adding fabrics in numerical order, as you did with section 2. When all fabrics are added, trim excess paper and fabric along…

finished size: 68" x 88" finished blocks: 12 (16") BLOCKS As a child, I slept under a Double Wedding Ring quilt made in the 30s by my greatgrandmother. I loved looking at all the fabrics in that quilt. I think that is when I fell in love with scrap quilts. I made my first quilt in 1987 using lots of scraps and blocks that created stars. Even after 30+ years of quilting, my favorite quilts to make are ones that are scrappy and include star blocks. I used many of my favorite design elements in this quilt, starting with star blocks. I love making scrappy quilts, and this one is perfect for pre-cuts. Although the blocks look complex, they are made using two easy units—Flying Geese and Square-in-a-Square—adding a simple…

1. Cut two squares ⅞” larger than desired finished size of triangle-square. 2. On wrong side of one square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 3. Place marked square on top of other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of triangle-squares plus ⅞". Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™…

1. Place one small square on larger square, right sides facing and aligning raw edges. Draw a line diagonally on wrong side as shown. 2. Sew on drawn line.Trim ¼" beyond stitching. 3. Press open to reveal triangle. 4. Following pattern instructions, repeat for remaining corners to complete unit. Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel's 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback collection and Abstract Collage by Ampersand collection for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…

finished size: 60" × 60" finished blocks: 25 (12") BLOCKS I'm often inspired by the Sawtooth Star, mainly because of its versatility. For this quilt, I wanted to showcase the stars in a more modern way by using two different sizes with a surrounding burst of color to give them a suspended look/feeling. I used a lot of negative background space to further emphasize this and to draw attention to the star’s different sizes. I also wanted to veer away from a complicated background and embrace simplicity. This design would work in many color combinations and prints. I think reversing it to light stars with a dark background would give it an interesting and completely new look. Deb Plan As the longest night of the year settles in, stars are…

finished size: 60" x 60" finished blocks: 144 (5") UNITS When the days turn frosty and the sky takes on that soft winter gray, it's the perfect time to dive into your scrap bin! This entire quilt is made from Triangle-Squares for a design that feels both modern and soothing. Grab some cool solids—from icy sky blue to deep navy—and let the scrappy charm warm up even the chilliest winter day. Plan You’ll breeze through the construction of this quilt using our Sew Easy 8-at-a-Time technique to assemble the Triangle-Square units. Kaley chose 6 blue and gray solids, but feel free to use as many as you like! Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop Fabric yardage assumes 40"…

Become Our Next New Designer! We invite you to submit your original designs to be considered for publication in Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting, Quiltmaker, McCall’s Quilting, and Fons & Porter’s Quick + Easy Quilts magazines. What we look for: Traditional, contemporary, modern, whimsical, and seasonal designs. Home décor 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 or online store,…

1. Trace appliqué motif onto paper side of fusible web, making a separate tracing for each appliqué needed. 2. Roughly cut out drawn appliqué shape and follow manufacturer’s instructions to fuse to wrong side of appliqué fabric. 3. With small, sharp scissors, carefully cut out drawn shape. 4. Peel off paper backing. Position appliqué in place on background fabric, and fuse shape in place. 5. Using coordinating thread and your preferred stitch, machine appliqué outline of shape. 6. A satin stitch will completely cover the edge, but a blanket stitch or zigzag stitch will also work to secure edges. Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat and Havel's 6" Serrated-Blade Fabric Scissors. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: To keep dark background fabrics from showing…

finished size: 64" x 80" finished blocks: 40 (8") BLOCKS There's something magical about Christmas night—the crisp air, twinkling lights, and the quiet glow of stars overhead. This quilt feels like an invitation to slow down, savor the season, and wrap yourself in a little bit of holiday magic. Pooja Plan Who says stars only shine at night? In this pattern, bright Sawtooth Stars twinkle their way across a bold red zigzag background, like fireworks dancing on ribbons of color. Use our techniques for Quick-Pieced Flying Geese and Triangle-Squares to make blocks and units in a flash. It’s a lively twist on a classic block—fun to sew and sure to turn heads! Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop…

When you buy new fabric for a quilt, do you—or don't you—wash it first? The final, definitive answer to this timeless debate is: It’s up to you. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of both options so that you’ll be able to choose what works for you. You MUST Pre-Wash Your Fabric! Yes! Absolutely! Are You CRAZY?! You get home from the quilt shop, tote bags heavy with fat quarter bundles and yardage. If you’re a pre-washer, you make a beeline for your laundry room, where all your fabric goes through the gentle cycle with a mild laundry detergent. Sewing comes later, period. Because you have to be patient. Just…have a cookie. Relax. The pre-washing process does have plenty of benefits. Cotton fabric shrinks when washed, losing…

finished size: 60" x 72" finished blocks: 30 (12") BLOCKS My favorite parts of designing a quilt are playing with the hues and tones in fabrics and varying the sizes of blocks. I also like taking a traditional block and giving it a modern twist. I applied these ideas in Gradient Stars. To me, the change in both the colors and star size gives the quilt movement and adds interest. I think this quilt would look wonderful in patriotic colors or holiday fabrics. Makers could also use various golds and yellows set against a dark background to get a night sky look. For a quilter with a bit more experience, try making each row a different size instead of each column. With the largest stars on the top row and…

1. On wrong side of lighter square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. Repeat for opposite diagonal. 2. Place marked square on top of darker square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut sewn squares vertically and horizontally to make four equal sections. 4. Cut along marked cutting lines to make eight triangle-squares. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square unit. Cut squares twice the…

“When the seasons change and aholidays approach, the first thing I do is change the quilts and table runners to fit the occasion. I have a catwalk overlooking my living room that is an easy and ideal way to display guilts. In addition, my floor plan is fairly open, and there is a large wall in my dining room that makes a great backdrop to showcase a wall hanging. However, my favorite way to display my quilts is on a lovely floor rack my husband's grandmother gave to us for our wedding. Changing my quilts for the seasons and holidays is an easy way for me to feel festive throughout the year." —Claudia Porter "My husband and I made a quilt ladder ourselves, and I decorate it seasonally with quilts.…

table runner finished size: 17" x 41" table mat finished size: 14" x 17" finished blocks: 3 (12") BLOCKS When I was a little girl, my mom caught some snowflakes on a piece of black velvet. Standing in the chilly back porch, she pointed out the crystals clearly distinguished against the dark background. To me, the snowflakes seemed like the distant stars floating in a midnight sky. This table runner captures that awesome comparison memory for me. Abigail Plan Add a little sparkle to your winter table! Materials and cutting lists include everything needed for a table runner plus a coordinating table mat. With simple paper foundation piecing, it's easy to achieve the crisp, sharp star points that give the blocks their frosty glow. With cool aqua prints and chilly…

finished size: 52" x 52" finished blocks: 16 (12") BLOCKS This quilt design is based on a traditional block called Old Maid's Puzzle. It's a simple yet striking block made from two sizes of TriangleSquares. When you put four of these blocks together, a bold Double Sawtooth Star appears. The large pieces make this quilt come together quickly, which is always a win. I chose a clean two-color palette for a timeless look that suits almost any space. Blue and white quilts never go out of style— classic, crisp, and full of charm. Heather Plan Looking for a fresh spin on a classic? This frosty quilt is made from a traditional block in assorted blue and white prints for a look that’s as fresh as newfallen snow. You’ll love how…

1. Working on paper side of fusible web, trace appliqué shape. Here, we’re tracing an 8½" circle template onto a square of fusible web folded into quarters. 2. You’ll want about a ½" of fusible web. Here, we’re tracing a smaller circle template, then cutting. If you’re working without a template, rough-cut ¼" on either side of traced line. 3. Following manufacturer’s instructions, fuse web to wrong side of appliqué fabric. 4. Carefully cut appliqué shape from fabric on drawn line, leaving ¼" of fusible web inside shape. Here, we’re using a circle template for accuracy. 5. After cutting appliqué shape, peel off paper backing. 6. Position appliqué in place on background fabric, and fuse shape in place. Using coordinating thread and preferred stitch, appliqué outline of shape to finish.…

1. On wrong side of each of four small squares, mark diagonal line corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 2. Place two small squares on opposite corners of one large square, right sides facing. Corners will overlap slightly at center. Sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut along marked cutting lines. Press seams toward small triangles. 4. Place remaining small squares on unit corners. Sew along marked sewing lines. 5. Cut along marked cutting lines. 6. Press seams toward small triangles to complete four Flying Geese units. Products used: Havel's Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel's 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel's 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection…

finished size: 36" × 48" finished blocks: 6 (6") NINE-PATCHES I made this quick and easy little quilt for my appearance on Love of Quilting TV. The gray and gold color scheme makes it suitable for a special baby, but any fabric collection could be used. It would be simple to make the quilt bigger, both lengthwise and widthwise by adding extra blocks. Use the large spaces for practicing your machine quilting! Catherine Plan Catherine Redford is a quilting enthusiast! Free-motion quilting has its place, but you can also achieve wonderful quilting results without ever dropping your feed dogs! This is the perfect little project to practice on. Check Love of Quilting TV’s episode 4603 for Catherine’s expert suggestions. And keep an eye out for her interactive online workshop, Walking…

finished size: 75" x 75" finished blocks: 25 (15") BLOCKS I have to admit, I am somewhat of a homebody and introvert. I far prefer cuddling up on the couch and watching a fun movie with my daughter and husband than going out on the town any day. am also a lover of fail and winter weather. Those personality traits are just a couple of reasons why I love quilts. The comfy feeling of a freshly washed quilt and a little chill in the air… The inspiration for Home & Cozy came from thinking about the moments when my heart is most full! Sitting on the couch at home, under a cozy quilt, maybe a dusting of snow or frost on the ground, and my family curled up beside me.…

This pattern meets the guidelines established by the Quilts of Valor® Foundation. To learn more about QOV®, go to QuiltingDaily.com/quilts-of-valor. finished size: 60" x 72" finished blocks: 20 (12") BLOCKS I enjoy designing quilts with simpie-to-piece blocks that are accessible to all skill levels. This quilt doesn't require special rulers or templates; only a simple stitch-and-flip method is needed. The same design could be used to make a smaller or larger quilt by adding or removing blocks. I’m glad this quilt was chosen for a Quilt of Valor®, as I believe we need to honor our country’s veterans. Deborah Plan Shimmering with pride and purpose, this Quilt of Valor® design elevates the classic patriotic palette with a luminous twist. Bold Mosaic blocks sparkle in metallic fabrics of red, white, and…