Innehållsförteckning för Winter 2026 från Quiltmaker

There's a special kind of quiet that settles over the world when winter arrives. The trees stand bare, the daylight shortens, and suddenly home becomes more than just a place to live. It becomes a retreat. A sanctuary. A cozy cabin of our own making, no matter where we dwell. This issue is dedicated to the warmth and wonder we stitch into our surroundings during the chilliest months of the year. Quilts are our comfort-makers and mood-lifters, transforming nooks into nests and chilly evenings into snuggle time. From favorite blocks that nod to tradition, to modern designs that spark new joy, every project in these pages celebrates the magic of home. Log cabin quilts take center stage. You'll find fresh interpretations like the lovely Cabin Corners bed-size quilt by Corrie…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 60” × 68” Finished Blocks 15” × 17” “I designed this quilt for my niece. When I heard my sister was pregnant, I wanted something extra special for the little one. Girly, but modern; no flowers and bows here. Interstitial is the result. It's scrappy and busy, but in a modern way. I didn't actually end up making this design for my niece; time got the better of me, and I made something a little simpler for her. But this design has stuck in my head since then, and I've been itching to bring it to life. With two different contrasting color groups, you can produce an optical illusion that looks like it took forever to make.” – Carli materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 60” × 80” Finished Blocks 10” “While building a wonky Courthouse Steps-style quilt top from light and dark value strings, I thought about dividing the string values into three categories instead of two for a wonky version of a different traditional Log Cabin arrangement. And after completing my Courthouse Steps quilt, I still had (more than) enough strings to do it!” - Melody materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. See Step 1 for more information about the fabrics for this quilt. Gray Print • 1 fat quarter for blocks (a fat quarter is approximately 18” x 20”) Assorted Dark Prints • 2 to 2½ yards total for blocks Assorted Medium Prints • 3¾ to 4¼ yards total for blocks Assorted…

EASY Finished Size 18” × 42” Finished Blocks 12” “I have fun memories of sledding as a kid. It would be so cold! I also have fun memories of my kids sledding in the park by our house. After getting so cold, what better way to warm up than with hot chocolate?” – Kari materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Red Print • 1 fat quarter for blocks (a fat quarter is approximately 18” × 20”) Light Aqua Print • ⅝ yard for blocks White Solid • 1 fat quarter for blocks Dark Blue Print • 1 fat eighth for blocks (a fat eighth is approximately 9” × 20”) Navy Solid • ⅝ yard for blocks, border 1, and binding Brown Solid •…

EASY Finished Size 72” × 72” Finished Blocks 18” “I love the idea of using traditional blocks and playing with clever coloring—using just six different fabrics and watching a myriad of secondary patterns start to emerge. This traditional Lucky Clover block creates the illusion of being placed on point, but it is not. By using subtle differences in the shades and values of colors, several patterns appear. Of course, a strong diagonal Irish chain is in the forefront, but in the background, can you spot the Maltese Star and overlapping diamond patterns? All of these combine to create movement and depth on this ‘looks complicated, but it's not,’ super-easy-to-piece quilt design.” – Linda materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Dark Green Print •…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 82” × 82” Finished Blocks 10” “These blocks and colors represent the colors of sunsets in South Dakota (with more blues and reds) and Arizona (with more reds and oranges). These are places where my parents live throughout the year. (My parents spend winters in Arizona.) When I visit them, I am amazed at the color differences of the sunsets between these two states.” – Wendy materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Light Peach Print and Medium Peach Print • ½ yard each for blocks Light Coral Print and Medium Coral Print • ⅜ yard each for blocks Dark Coral Print • ⅜ yard for blocks Pale Purple, Light Purple, Medium Purple, and Dark Purple Prints • ⅜ yard each…

850 Free-Motion Quilting Designs By Laura Lee Fritz Uncover the perfect inspiration for finishing your projects among Laura Lee Fritz's remarkable collection of 850 continuous-line free-motion quilting designs. You'll find 350 allover, meandering, and border designs, plus 500 graphic and scenic motifs—ideal for adding a bit of personality and flair to your quilts. Quilters are encouraged to express creativity and emotion through line and motion. Her designs range from charmingly simple to impressively detailed, ensuring something for every project and every quilter's vision. A great resource for quilters ready to turn each stitch into a story! ctpub.com AccuQuilt Cutting Table Precision meets practicality with AccuQuilt's Cutting Table—a must-have for quilters who want to work comfortably, cut accurately, and stay organized. The table's sturdy construction and right ergonomic height ensure every…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 85” × 85” Finished Blocks 12” “I was inspired by England, Norway, Scotland, and the Northern Lights. And this quilt is based on the English Ivy block. When I saw my outline drawing of the quilt, I saw three blocks and not the half-square triangles used in the English Ivy block. It was quilted with wool batting—so, it's going to be a nice, warm quilt to cozy up with and take a nap. “One day, I would like to visit England, Scotland, Ireland, and Norway. Not just to see the Northern Lights, but because my husband's ancestors are from Norway, and mine are from England, Scotland, and Ireland.” – Susan materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White Solid • 4⅞…

EASY Finished Size 36” × 36” Finished Blocks 3” “I wanted to create a village or neighborhood in the center of the quilt, surrounded by trees. The stars and Pinwheels represent the night sky. - Nancy materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White Solid • 1⅝ yards for background and border 1 Assorted Blue Tonals • ½ yard total for Pinwheels Gold Tonal and Yellow Tonal • ¼ yard each for stars Red Tonal • ⅛ yard for houses Brown Tonal • ¼ yard for trees Medium Green and Light Green Tonals • ¼ yard each for trees Dark Blue Tonal • ⅛ yard for houses Medium Blue Tonal • ⅞ yard for border 2 and binding Backing • 1¼ yards Batting •…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 82” × 96” Finished Blocks 10” “The Log Cabin block is one of my original favorites; it is full of versatility! I have been playing with Quarter Log Cabin blocks and creating some fun patterns, but I was astonished at how they come to life when turned on point! I love the weather, and this quilt reminds me of a blustery winter day. Some days seem dreary, but if you look just right, you will find a glisten in every cloud.” – Corrie materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Aqua Tonal • 1¾ yards for blocks, sections, and border 1 White Tonal • 2 yards for blocks and sections Medium Gray Tonal • 2 yards for blocks and sections Dark…

Log cabin quilts first popped into print during the Civil War. The design of a square framed by rectangular “logs” became a late 19th-century fad, so popular that county fairs created categories just for log cabins. Written references go back to 1863 when a Cleveland quiltmaker won special commendation for a “log cabin quilt” at the fall Ohio State Fair. In December of that same year, a fundraising bazaar for Union soldiers in Cincinnati displayed at least three silk log cabins. The name may be political, likely related to Abraham Lincoln's 1860 presidential campaign linking him to Kentucky rural roots. William Henry Harrison also campaigned as a log cabin candidate, and quilts remain with log cabin images from his 1840 presidency, but these earlier quilts feature appliquéd buildings rather than…

Let's celebrate blocks from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks series! Every great quilt starts with a single block. In each issue, we'll revisit a favorite design from our 100 Block series and give it a fresh look. We'll play with color and fabric to see how a single block can change its mood, style, and personality— and then show you how it shines in a full quilt layout. It's a fun reminder that one single block can spark countless creative ideas. Join the party and stitch along to create your own 12” block! Who says one block can't have all the fun?…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 62” × 62” Finished Blocks 9” “I especially like designs that blur the the block boundaries and make the viewer wonder where each starts and stops. If I can incorporate even a little appliqué into the design, I love it!” – Jo materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Light Blue Batik • 1 yard for blocks White Batik • 3 yards for blocks, snowflakes, and borders 1 and 3 Navy Batik • ⅜ yard for blocks Medium Blue Batik • ⅝ yard for blocks, snowflakes, and border 2 Light Gray Batik • ⅞ yard for blocks Dark Gray Batik • ½ yard for blocks Dark Blue Batik • 2⅛ yards for blocks, borders 3 and 4, and binding Backing •…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 70” × 70” Finished Blocks 5”, 6” × 10”, 7”, and 8” “This quilt started with the trees. My mother passed her old Bernina to me, and I tried it out by making some string-pieced trees. I thought they would look good with a house. I brainstormed creating a log cabin in the woods. Could I make a log cabin out of Log Cabin blocks? I pulled some scraps and tried out my idea. I've always loved scrappy quilts—and this quilt has so many scraps! There are scraps from the first quilt I made as a wedding gift for a good friend, from the quilted sleeping bag I made for my son when he was a toddler, from the quilt I made for my daughter for her…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 62” × 62” Finished Blocks 6”, 8”, 6” × 8”, and 20” This quilt features frosty pines and cozy cabins surrounding a large Sister's Choice block in the center, with a cute checkerboard accent to tie it all together. The soft teal and rosy pinks brought the houses, trees, and stars to life in such a fun way.” – Heather materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White Solid • ¾ yard for center block and Nine-Patches Medium Pink Floral • 1 fat quarter for center block and Nine-Patches (a fat quarter is approximately 18” × 20”) Burgundy Floral • ⅜ yard for block W's, center block, and Nine-Patches Teal Print • 2½ yards for center block, Nine-Patches, and borders Light…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 56” × 56” Finished Blocks 15” Welcome home! Karen stitched up her own tiny village using a block she designed for Quiltmaker's 100 Block series and some chain blocks. The Townsend block features a cluster of four houses, their triangle roofs cleverly joined to make an hourglass unit. Framed by a crisp picket-fence border, the quilt feels like a stroll through a quiet neighborhood where every house has a story—and every stitch adds to the sense of community. materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Yellow Tonal • 1 fat eighth for blocks (a fat eighth is approximately 9” × 20”) 4 Assorted Dark Tonals (see Step 1) • 1 fat quarter each for blocks (a fat quarter is approximately 18”…

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 or online store, as well as images of the quilt…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 72” × 72” Finished Blocks 12” Take a step back in time with favorite blocks. Houses, stars, and chains are combined in this nostalgic design. “This design evolved from wanting a house quilt, but not with blocks set next to each other. I love star designs and chains, so I combined them all in this quilt.” – Carolyn materials Fabric yardage assumes 40” usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. 6 Assorted Dark Blue Prints • ⅜ yard from each for blocks Dark Blue Print #7 • ⅞ yard for block and binding Cream Tonal • 5⅛ yards for blocks, sections, and patches Brown Print • ⅞ yard for blocks and sections Medium Blue Print • ½ yard for blocks and sections Backing • 4⅞ yards…

Get ready to fall in love! At the center of Heart's Desire is a sweet, pieced heart, simple to make but full of charm. The real magic happens when you join the blocks: the corner units sneak in upside-down hearts, so your quilt practically multiplies the love all on its own. Piecing this 12” block is delightfully simple. With easy triangle-square and stitch-and-flip techniques, you'll be stitching up hearts in no time—perfect for quilters who love quick, rewarding results. And don't be afraid to play with fabrics. Solids will make the hearts pop, prints add whimsy, and a scrappy assortment of soft pastel batiks is oh-so dreamy! Once you've made a few blocks, lay them out and watch the hidden hearts appear. We used 9 blocks for a 3 x…

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 1/4” and 1/8” markings Scissors: A separate pair for paper and fabric Sewing machine ¼” foot Walking foot  Darning foot…