Quick+Easy Quiltsの June/July 2020 - Best of の目次

Last summer, McCall’s Quick Quilts and its sister publications, were purchased by Peak Media Properties, a new media company that specializes in magazines and online content in the fine arts and crafts community. We will no longer be publishing Quick Quilts, but don’t worry! We are currently developing a new magazine that will replace Quick Quilts, it’s called Fons and Porter’s Quick & Easy Quilts. You should be receiving our inaugural issue in June 2020 and this will replace your current subscription. Fons and Porter’s Quick & Easy Quilts will contain the quick projects you’ve come to love and so much more! Scheduled to launch this summer, this all-new publication will feature delightful projects from well-known designers combined with storytelling elements to make this magazine unique. Quick & Easy Quilts…

Scott made a mini version of this design with thinner strips and smaller patches, using a similar scrappy approach in brighter, more varied colors for the strip-piecing. He gave it a different look by using the same green fabric in the block corners and binding. This version demonstrated how the design itself is not dependent on a specific color placement or combination; it’s strong enough to be adjusted and played with to get different looks. You could make all blocks the same, or make the strips in the blocks go in a gradient of color to completely change the look of this versatile pattern.…

Quilt Designed & Sewn by Denise Russell Machine Quilted by Melissa Kelly of Sew Shabby Quilting Finished Quilt Size 79" x 92 ½" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 30 Blocks 12" x 12" Plan This large twin-size quilt gives you the chance to let your creativity fly by being a showcase for your favorite prints and colors. Because birds of a feather flock together, you’ll make matching sets of units for the blocks, but you can incorporate as many colors and prints as you choose. The All A Twitter collection is unique in that it consists of panels that are printed as fat-quarter-sized sections of coordinating prints. Denise cut her matching squares from different sections of the same panel to get the wide variety of prints and colors shown…

Quilt Designed & Made by Ramona Sorensen Finished Quilt Size 102" x 102" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 25 Blocks 18" x 18" Plan Big log cabin blocks come together easily and are built quickly, and before you know it, you’ve got a big, beautiful bed quilt to enjoy! With just three fabrics and simple patchwork, you won’t have to work past sundown to get this quilt ready for winter. Our instructions have you strip piece units where possible to expedite the construction process. Chain piecing the blocks will speed up construction even more. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop* • White dot 5¼ yds. for blocks and sashing • Lime print 5 yds. for blocks •…

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. 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" foot • Walking foot • Darning foot • Pins •…

Quilt Designed & Made by Scott Flanagan Finished Quilt Size 70" x 90" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 13 Block Y 12" x 16" 12 Block Z 12" x 16" Plan Scott’s twin size quilt crackles with color and warmth, like a cozy fire on a chilly night. The rectangular blocks come together into a lovely allover design that disguises where one block ends and another begins. The random, scrappy placement of the colors adds to the effect. Scott used assorted precut 2½" strips to make his blocks. If you wish to do the same, you will need at least 45 assorted width of fabric strips to cut the required patches. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop…

Quilt Designed & Made by Gigi Khalsa Finished Quilt Size 56" x 74 ½" Plan Ombre, metallics and dots, oh my! Simple piecing sparkles and shines thanks to gorgeous fabrics and specific color placement. This design takes full advantage of precut 2½" strips with selvage-to-selvage ombre prints, set off by strips of tone-on-tone dots. The construction of this quilt is super simple; the trickiest part is keeping track of color placement. A vertical design wall is extremely helpful for keeping strips and units organized as you sew. Gigi used 2 bundles of precut 2½" strips. From the metallic dot bundle, she used 38 strips and had 2 strips left over. There were 20 colors in this bundle; 2 matching strips of each color, making the mirror image design possible. The…

If you want to use this method to make 8 triangle-squares at a time instead of the 2-at-a-time method described in Quilt Basics, do not cut the A squares from the gray batik and black batik fabrics indicated in the Cut list. Instead, from each fabric cut 27 squares (G) 9¾" x 9¾". Skip Step 1 in the pattern and follow the instructions below instead. On the back of gray G square, mark diagonal lines in both directions. (Photo A) Layer gray G and black G, right sides together, and stitch ¼" on both sides of each marked line. (Photo B) Cut stitched G’s vertically and horizontally, taking care to cut directly through center. (Photo C) Squares should each measure 4⅞" x 4⅞". Cut squares diagonally along marked lines. (Photo…

Quilt Designed & Sewn by Bev Getschel Machine Quilted by Lynette Gelling Finished Quilt Size 60" x 72" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 20 Block X 12" x 12" 4 Block Y 6" x 12" 8 Block Z 12" x 12" Plan Whether you use a roll of precut 2½" strips or assemble this quilt from scraps and other “spare parts,” you’ll end up with a beautiful, modern throw that’s more than the sum of its patches. Bev made hers with a full jelly roll plus yardage of four coordinating prints. The emphasis in this design is on the interplay between similar and contrasting fabrics. Study the quilt photo and note that the Block X’s are made in pairs, though the orientation of the units varies. Use an accurate…

Quilt Designed & Made by Pam Boswell Finished Quilt Size 63" x 70 ½" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 42 Blocks 7 ½" x 7 ½" Plan Pam made this quilt with one block that is rotated throughout the quilt to create the strong diagonal lines. Her choice of colors makes this a quick quilt that is elegant, strong visually and would make the perfect gift for a man in your life. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop • Cream print ¾ yd. for blocks • Red print 2¼ yds. for blocks, 1st border, 3rd border and binding • Cream dot 1⅛ yds. for blocks and cornerstones • Black print 2⅜ yds. for blocks and 2nd border…

Because it is loosely woven, flannel tends to shrink more than typical quilting cotton. Different manufacturers’ products may shrink at different rates, and some flannels will shrink more in one direction than the other. For best results, wash your fabrics and iron them on the wrong side before cutting. You might also try lightly starching the back side to help control slippage during rotary cutting. Because of flannel’s thickness, cut no more than four layers at a time. Use a universal or microtex 80/12 needle in your machine and set your stitch length to 10 stitches per inch (2mm). Flannel produces a lot of lint, so check your machine frequently for buildup.…

a blend of techniques with lots of flavor Quilt Designed & Made by Scott Flanagan Finished Quilt Size 64" x 82" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 12 Blocks 18" x 18" Plan Shades of rich burgundy and deep olive against a shimmering cream background recall sun-dappled days spent among the rolling hills of Tuscan wine country. Scott’s stylish design incorporates clever stitch & flip methods, as well as partial seams, to make the large blocks that create a secondary pattern when sewn together. This pattern is perfect for using a selection of precut 2½" strips. If you use precut strips with a usable width of at least 42", you will need a minimum of 39 strips to make the blocks, though you will probably want to include more strips…

Stitch & Flip is a valuable and versatile technique to have in your sewing repertoire. Using the technique with strips rather than squares increases your skills and design possibilities exponentially. There are just a few differences to keep in mind while incorporating strips in this technique For best results, mark a 45-degree line on a strip to be sewn with stitch-and-flip. If you attempt to estimate the angle without marking, you can end up with wavy sew lines and uneven raw edges on the joined strips, which will affect construction of the overall pattern. To mark the sew line on a strip, refer to the Marking Diagram. Place a strip on a flat surface with the wrong side facing up. Align the 45-degree mark on ruler with the long raw…

Quilt Designed & Sewn by Ramona Sorensen Finished Quilt Size 88" x 88" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 25 Blocks 16" x 16" Plan Ramona had lots of fun playing with the units that make up the blocks in this quilt. She decided on this layout but there are many other possibilities (see Design Options). With just three fabrics, it would be easy to get a whole different feel to this quilt. For example, try flowered prints to make it more feminine or rust, orange and green for a fall quilt. Let your imagination go wild. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Shop* • Lime 2 yds. for blocks •…

Quilt Designed & Sewn by Janice Joyner Machine Quilted by Annette Watson Finished Quilt Size 18" x 42" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 12 Blocks 6" x 6" Plan Janice made this colorful table runner by using one simple block and 14 different fabrics. A white solid was used for the blocks and 1st border. A green batik was used for the 2nd border and binding and 12 different batiks were used in the blocks. You can buy 12 fat eighths or use some of your own scraps. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop • White solid ¾ yd. for blocks and 1st border • 12 Assorted batiks 1 fat eighth* each • Green batik** ¾ yd.…

Quilt Designed & Sewn by Peggy Gelbrich Machine Quilted by Stephanie Hinsvark of Red Hot Quilts Finished Quilt Size 57" x 64" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 24 Block Y 9 ½" x 8" 24 Block Z 9 ½" x 8" Plan If you do get caught in a storm in the mountains, this is the quilt you’ll want to have with you! The warm and cozy flannels make this quilt extra cuddly. The colors that Peggy chose for this version of the Delectable Mountains pattern give the quilt a very strong, graphic look with lots of appeal. This design is made with a simple cutting technique that makes quick work of the blocks. You will be cutting pieced units, rearranging the segments and piecing them together, so use…

Quilt Designed & Made by Abigail Dolinger Finished Quilt Size 73 ½" x 73 ½" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 13 Blocks 12" x 12" Plan Dresden plate patterns have been a favorite pattern among quilters for generations, but they can be fussy and time consuming to make. This easy, pretty pattern from Abigail Dolinger uses basic fusible raw-edge applique to get all the style of a Dresden plate with none of the stress! Abigail stitched all her appliques down with a machine blanket stitch in gray thread. Abigail included B patches from the coral plaid fabric and stripe fabric among the assorted print B’s. Our instructions reflect that placement. The stripe binding is cut on the bias, but you will need only ⅞ yard if you prefer to…