Innehållsförteckning för November/December 2023 från Quiltmaker

I hope this issue finds you in good spirits and ready to dive into a new quilting adventure! As we usher in the joyous holiday season, get ready to be enchanted by the heartwarming theme of “Mistletoe & Menorahs,” a delightful celebration of the holidays that weaves together the magic of Christmas and Hanukkah. Let's dive into the enchanting designs that await! Embrace the sweet nostalgia of Christmases past with Kari Mathews’ enchanting creation, Christmas Candy. This quilt draws inspiration from the delicate beauty of ribbon candy, weaving together vibrant hues and intricate patterns. Wrap yourself in the cozy memories of holiday treats as you bring this masterpiece to life. Discover the playful spirit of Hanukkah with the Funukah Hanukkah Table Runner and Game by Michelle Freedman. This unique piece…

Dreidel I shall play! How do you spell Hanukah? Here is a game to figure that out! Introducing the Funukah Table Runner and Game Board! This clever pieced table runner doubles as a game board and will be the centerpiece of the party for any Chanukah celebration. Make the runner, the appliqué letter tiles, and the letter bag and let the dreidel spinning begin! The Funukah runner uses traditional piecing, appliqué, and embroidery. The game is played with a traditional dreidel and is funukah for all ages. As Adam Sandler sang in his first version of The Chanukah Song, “Here comes Hanuk kah, So much funukah!” I hope you enjoy playing Funukah and, most of all, that it makes you laugh. stitchwellandprosper.com materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of…

Make a holiday classic “I love decorating, cooking, baking, shopping, and more for Christmas, my favorite holiday of the year–and I start planning early. In part because I like to create a new theme, and this quilt is inspired by retro Christmas, embracing kitschy colors and some of that mid-century modern vibe. Because there is nothing that expressly says Christmas (Santas, trees, etc.), it can stay out longer. Make this quilt your own with your fabric choices! Imagine it worked up in alternate colors for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or New Year.” cdm365studios.com materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Green Print 4⅜ yards for blocks and binding White Print 4¼ yards for blocks Pink Print 1½ yards for blocks Medium Red Print 1⅝ yards for…

Spread a little holiday love “I enjoy the mixture of appliqué and piecing. This quilt symbolizes the love that is shared with family, friends, and loved ones. It was inspired by beautiful red and green antique quilts. I thought this would be a nice opportunity to design a holiday quilt using gentle hues of reds and greens, which would not only be enjoyed through the holiday season but also into February for Valentine's Day.” carolmoellersdesigns.com materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Cream Batik 4¼ yards for blocks and border 3 Medium Red Batik ½ yard for sections and blocks Light Pink Batik ⅝ yard for blocks and border 1 Medium Pink Batik 1 fat quarter for sections and blocks (a fat quarter is…

Red & Green Antique Quilts from the Poos Collections 2024 Wall Calendar Celebrate your love of quilts every month of 2024 with this stunning wall calendar. It features full-sized 12” x 12” images of 1800s antique quilts from the Poos Collection–the largest privately held quilt collection in the world. The red and green quilts chosen for this calendar by Kay and Lori Lee Triplett all share elaborate handwork, quilting, and appliqué that will awe and inspire you with their beauty all year long! ctpub.com Confetti Rulers by Whipstitch Handmade When ordinary just won't do, add some pizzazz to your cutting table with Confetti Rulers by Whipstitch Handmade. The colorful and festive ⅛”-thick acrylic is laser cut and engraved every ⅛” with a diagonal line at 45˚ on either end for…

Make a Technicolor forest! “I designed the blocks and quilt in EQ8. I received a pretty, colorful Christmas card that was not in the usual red and green colors; some of the trees had gold in them. I was trying to make a cheery, happy quilt with different colors as well, but a design that still said it was for the holidays.” ladybluequilts.com materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Gold Batik ⅜ yard for blocks Assorted Color Batiks 1 yard total for blocks and cornerstones White Solid 2⅞ yards for blocks Dark Brown Batik ⅛ yard for blocks Medium Brown Batik 1 fat eighth for blocks (a fat eighth is approximately 9” × 20”) Light Green Batik ⅝ yard for sashes Blue Batik…

In college, Cathy Perl mutter “couldn't draw my way out of a paper bag.” While she was passionate about art and craft, she decided she wasn't an artist and headed into journalism instead, ignoring her artistic side for years. A chance visit to a quilt show in 1991 changed everything. Cathy dove into quilting, and her writing shifted toward the art form, too. Today, her award-winning quilts are featured in magazines and books, and she's authored a handful of beloved books, including Quilted New York: Celebrate the City with Fabric and Color and Scrap Cities: Joyful Modern ArchitectureInspired Quilts. She was recently featured in the book Painted Pomegranates and Needlepoint Rabbis: How Jews Craft Resilience and Create Community by Jodi Eichler-Levine. Join Cathy and me as we discuss happy accidents…