Table of contents for June - July 2017 in Quick+Easy Quilts

Summer is finally here—I love the long days and warm temperatures. I like to be outside as much as possible working in the garden, taking long walks or just sitting on my patio. And since my sewing room is in the basement, I find it harder to spend a lot of time there. Hand projects, smaller projects and ones that are quick to make appeal to me the most during summer. Rex & Roo (page 13) and Pamlico Sound (page 26) are both on my list for this summer. Something else I do a lot of in the summer is prepping for other quilt projects. I frequently take my cutting supplies upstairs and use the kitchen island as my cutting station. I’m close enough to the outdoors to still be…

Quilt Designed & Made by Leila Gardunia Finished Size 40" x 40" Finished Blocks 4 Corner Blocks 18" x 18" Plan This charming baby quilt with big blocks was put together using adorable animal and geometric prints. The blocks have large patches and simple piecing for a fast, fun project. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. Shop • Pale gray print 1 yd. for blocks and sashing • Aqua star print ¾ yd. for blocks and binding • Black print ½ yd. for blocks and sashing post • Medium gray print, dark gray print, aqua animal print and aqua geometric print ⅜ yard each for blocks • Backing 2¾ yds. • Batting 44" x 44" NOTE: Fabrics in the…

Quilt Designed & Sewn by Terrie Peterson Machine Quilted by Brenna Ricci Skill Level Easy Finished Size 68" x 68" Plan Terri’s quilt is one extra large block. She made her quilt with just three fabrics and lots and lots of triangle-squares. Easy construction will make this quilt go together so quickly, you may want to make more than one. To change the look completely, you might like to experiment with using a different fabric for each round of the block. Shop • Blue batik 1⅞ yards for blocks, 1st border and binding • Beige batik 2¼ yards for blocks • Red batik 2⅛ yards for blocks and 2nd border • Backing fabric 4⅝ yards • Batting 76" x 76" NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Edyta’s…

Designed and Sewn by Stephanie Sheridan Machine Quilted by Linda Leathersich Finished Quilt Size 65" x 65" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 2 V Blocks 17" x 17" 2 W Blocks 17" x 17" 2 X Blocks 17" x 17" 2 Y Blocks 17" x 17" 1 Z Block 17" x 17" Plan We don’t know if it’s the elegant white diamonds, the preponderance of violet or the sophisticated-with-sass layout, but we can’t help but think of film legend Elizabeth Taylor when looking at this quilt. It may appear as if the blocks are set diagonally, but in reality the design is composed of just nine extra-large blocks. Note that Stephanie vertically fussy cut the floral stripe print used in the 2nd border. Shop • White texture 1½ yds.…

Quilt Designed & Sewn by Kelly Eisinger Machine Quilted by Crystal Zagnoli of The Quilted Cricket Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 60" x 82" Finished Blocks 3 Beach Ball #1 Blocks 6 ⅛" x 7" 2 Beach Ball #2 Blocks 8 ¾" x 10" 1 Beach Ball #3 Block 11 ⅜" x 13" 1 Beach Ball #4 Block 18" x 15 ⅝" Plan This can be the ultimate scrappy quilt: Kelly used scraps to make the hexagon blocks and binding in her quilt. The background is pieced with assorted batiks and pastel textures so it could also be made from scraps. If you choose to use a single fabric for binding, you’ll need ¾ yard. Note that Kelly used assorted lengths in the binding. Our instructions call for 20" lengths…

Designed & Sewn by Bev Getschel Machine Quilted by Lynette Gelling Finished Quilt Size 60" x 76" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 25 Block Y 6" x 8" 25 Block Z 6" x 8" Plan Bev took a classic motif—the chevron—and gave it a modern twist by playing with proportions. Assorted batiks make colorful thin chevrons against a low-volume background. The rust fabric used for the binding is also used in some of the blocks. Uncommon techniques are used to make the blocks easily and quickly. Follow our step-by-step photos for detailed instructions on trimming and sewing the patches for accurate blocks. Note that the line in Block Y’s goes from bottom left to top right and the line in Block Z’s goes on the opposite diagonal. Use an…

Dies for AccuQuilt GO! • GO! Strip Cutter-1½" (1" Finished) (55024) • GO! Strip Cutter-2½" (2" Finished) (55017 or 55014) • GO! Strip Cutter-3½" (3" Finished) (55032) • GO! Qube Mix & Match 12" Block (55778) • GO! Square-6½" (6" Finished) (Shape 1) or (55000-GO! die sold separately) • GO! Half-Square Triangle-6" Finished Square (Shape 3) or (55001-GO! die sold separately) Materials and die-cutting • Blue batik (2⅛ yards) Cut 8 strips 2½" x 40" for binding using GO! Strip Cutter-2½" (55017 or 55014) Cut 7 strips1½" x 40" for border #1 using GO! Strip Cutter-1½" (55024) Cut 2 strips 7⅜" x width of fabric (WOF). Fanfold into 7⅜" widths. Sub cut into 12—6" finished half-square triangles (HSTs) using Shape 3. (A) Cut 3 strips 7" x WOF. Fanfold into…

Designed by Sarah J. Maxwell Sewn by Dolores Smith Machine Quilted by Sarabeth Rebe Finished Quilt Size 72" x 96" Blocks in this Part and Finished Size 1 Block C 18" x 18" Plan Part 2 of this series provides cutting and construction instructions for Block C. Refer to the Cutting Diagram for instructions on cutting the long triangular patches. Handle all bias edges carefully to avoid distortion. Fabric Requirements You’ll find fabric requirements in Part 1 of this pattern, in the April/May 2017 issue. The list of fabric requirements is also available online at mccallsquilting.com/dreamatdawn. To order previous or upcoming patterns in this series, visit quiltandsewshop.com. Cutting instructions for blocks are given with each individual block pattern. Save all fabric left over after each part for future installments. Cut—Block…

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS OF PROJECTS made with Quick Quilts patterns! Include people in your project photos, and mail to McCall’s Quick Quilts, 741 Corporate Circle, Suite A, Golden, CO 80401. Or, email high-resolution digital images to quickquilts@fwmedia.com. Please include your mailing address. Submission materials cannot be returned. Pam Hanson of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina used Polka Dot Playground* (Quick Quilts, April/May 2016) to make this quilt for her summer neighbor at the lake. Charlene Wilkinson of Van Nuys, California knew she found the right pattern for her grandson Kurtis and his fiance’ Jen’s bridal shower when she saw Silver Linings*, (Quick Quilts, June/July 2016). Jen’s favorite color is purple. Charlene had all the purple fabric she needed in her stash. She finished the quilt in three days. Yana Lukyanenko…

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 by Denise Russart Made by Peg Spradlin Finished Size 56 ¼" x 67 ½" Finished Blocks 15 Autograph Blocks 11 ¼" x 11 ¼" 15 Chain Blocks 11 ¼" x 11 ¼" About This Quilt Denise’s two-block throw quilt design looks beautiful in enticing, inviting batiks in warm persimmon, rust and grays, though the clever design would work in any color combination. The Autograph Block requires a piecing template, which can be found on the last page of the pattern. To prepare template, trace on template plastic, including seam lines and grain lines. Place template right side down on appropriate fabric; mark around template. Cut out fabric patches. Materials • Cream batik 2 yds. for blocks • Light gray batik 1½ yds. for blocks • Orange batik 1¼…

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Quilt Designed by Denise Starck Sewn by Deb McDonald Machine Quilted by Donna Smith Finished Quilt Size 24" x 48" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 11 A Blocks 6" x 6" 10 B Blocks 6" x 6" Plan Visitors to North Carolina’s Outer Banks know that the beaches and views along Pamlico Sound provide a unique waterfront experience that’s more relaxing and laid-back than the islands’ oceanside beaches. Made with blue and green prints, this table runner evokes the serene view of the sound’s rippling waters edged by seagrass beds. With fast strip-piecing techniques used to piece the two blocks, you won’t have to wait long to add this soothing runner to your home decor. Shop • Medium blue print ⅝ yd. for blocks and 2nd border • Light…

Quilt Designed & Made by Maria Umhey Finished Quilt Size 60" x 72" Number of Blocks & Finished Size 30 White House Steps Blocks 12" x 12" Plan Maria made this utilitarian throw using scraps of denim from old jeans. See her Hints for Sewing with Denim for best results. Shop • Assorted denim 1⅞ yds. total for blocks • Assorted prints 3⅛ yds. total for blocks • Dark red print ¾ yd. for binding • Backing 4⅛ yds. • Batting 68" x 80" Cut Patches are lettered in order of use. Cut largest patches first. Measurements include ¼" seam allowances. • Assorted denim—cut 30 matching sets of: 1 square (A) 3½" x 3½" 2 rectangles (C) 2" x 6½" 2 rectangles (D) 2" x 9½" • Assorted prints—cut 30…