Innholdsfortegnelse for Winter 2025 i McCall's Quilting

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 64" × 64" “A single star lights up a night sky,” Annette said. “I used traditional Christmas colors with a bit of pink added to make things interesting. I think solid s showcase the sharp lines, but I also think a batik or metallic line of fabric would be nice.” Planning Annette’s dramatically bold design uses very basic construction techniques to make the big, bright star, but get ready for some small-scale piecing requiring precision; your efforts will be well rewarded with the undeniable visual impact the composition delivers! A consistent ¼" seam allowance throughout is essential to ensure all elements of the quilt fit together well. The expanses of negative space around the star provide plenty of space to showcase special quilting. Fabric Requirements…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 73½" × 73½" FINISHED BLOCKS 9 Block W 12" × 12" 4 Block X 12" × 12" 8 Block Y 12" × 12" 4 Block Z 12" × 12" “I love a chain in a quilt,” Dodi said. “It moves your eyes along. I think it was fun to use a larger nine-patch in this quilt because the blocks are large, and one can get away with it. The trees and snowflakes could pop and the nine-patches balance that out.” Planning “I think what is great about this layout is that one could put in other seasonal blocks to change it up,” she continued. “Instead of trees, use pumpkins; instead of snowflakes, use bats or goblins. It’s a very universal layout.” Dodi makes a great…

SKILL LEVEL COnfident Beginner NUMBER OF ITEMS AND FINISHED SIZES 1 Table Runner 14" × 36½" 4 Place Mats 12" × 18" 1 Hot Pad 7½" × 10" Note: See End of Pattern for templates. This gorgeous coordinating table set will bring a timeless, elegant look to holiday mealtimes. Thread your needles, appliqué lovers, and get ready to stitch up some Christmas magic! Planning Two classic collections from RJR Fabrics, Bare Essentials and Handspray, combine in this lovely holiday table ensemble. Easy piecing and fusible appliqué make these projects superfast, perfect for last-minute gifts! Th e hot pad is insulated with 1 layer each of cotton batting and Insul-Bright®, a heat-resistant material manufactured by The Warm™ Company. If you wish to hand-appliqué you’ll need to reverse the templates and add…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 55½" × 20" Note: See End of Pattern for piecing templates A, B/Br, and C. “The first snowflakes of the winter are my favorite,” said Pooja, “reminding me of gentle crystals falling to the ground. As I thought about what I would like on my table for the winter, I couldn’t help but think of the elegance and delicate beauty of the first frost. To me, each of these blocks represents the elegance of shimmering crystals bringing the winter wonderland straight to my table.” Planning Pooja’s striking table runner comes together using a combination of strip-pieced units cut at a 60-degree angle, along with 60-degree equilateral triangles in two sizes. The two ‘blocks’ have the exact same construction; it’s so interesting to notice how different…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 28" × 35" Note: See End of Pattern for applique templates H–N. "Plaid fabrics often give a warm, cozy feel," Connie said. "I've accumulated a nice stash over the years and decided to make a quilt completely with plaids. Adding appliquéd gnome figures and trees made it feel like they were somewhere in the North Woods-hence the name. Raw-edge appliqué of the trees and gnomes made the quilt easy to finish up with simple quilting around the edges." Planning Connie’s cute, cozy wall hanging brings a touch of whimsy to your winter decorating, along with opportunities to customize the design to suit different tastes. You could add beads, sequins, buttons, or embroidered details to trim the trees, or switch the gnome motifs for reindeer, rabbits,…

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SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 51" × 61" FINISHED BLOCKS 30 Blocks 9" × 9" “Who doesn’t love a timeless plaid to wrap up the holidays?” Corrie said. “Designed for quilters of all levels with quick gift giving in mind, this quilt is sure to delight! I made a couple in Christmas colors, but the options are endless! Just let your favorite colors or prints guide you to work up a modern, fun gift.” Planning Corrie’s Christmas plaid quilt is fast, fun, and fabulous for the holidays; its ease makes it perfect for any quilter to successfully finish well before the busy holiday season. She was able to make not one, but two quilts before our deadline! Check out her alternate version with a pretty series of borders in graduated…

“Add some mid-century charm to your Christmas table with this runner!” Michelle said. “Made with offset traditional snowball blocks, this clever layout creates a fun, circular design reminiscent of festive holiday wreaths. It’s inspired by my friend Gina Noel’s aqua tinsel Christmas tree and her collection of vintage Christmas ornaments and blow molds that she decorates her home with every year. The red, white, and aqua colors lend a wintery modern feel to the runner.” SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 20" × 50" FINISHED BLOCKS 8 Block Y 5" × 5" 14 Block Z 5" × 5" Planning With blocks that resemble classic peppermint candies, this runner is an instant classic and will sweeten every holiday gathering. An engaging mix of techniques makes the fun little blocks, which are then…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 62" × 62" FINISHED BLOCKS 16 Blocks 12" × 12" Note: See End of Pattern for piecing templates B, E, and G. “The Christmas season is a very significant time for me and my family,” Lori said. “I wanted to capture the significance and beauty of the Holy Night, so I designed the quilt center to emphasize the twinkling stars on the darker background fabric. This quilt could be made using so many different colorways, but I especially love the traditional Christmas red, green, and gold to celebrate this special season!” Planning “The center of the quilt comes together in such a surprising way,” she continued. “It is amazing to see how one simple block repeated throughout the center can mysteriously create the beautiful large…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 79" × 15" FINISHED BLOCKS 4 Block X 9" × 9" 2 Block Y 9" × 9" 1 Block Z 9" × 9" Note: See End of Pattern for foundation sections 1–5. “The holidays are usually the one time of year a fireplace mantel gets a face lift,” Dawn said. “Every year, a new design idea surfaces to make the mantel extra special and inviting. I have always loved blue-and-white-themed holiday motifs and decided to focus on this color palette to celebrate the beauty and serenity of a winter evening.” Planning “I designed this mantel runner pattern to be easily adaptable to one’s own mantel by adding or subtracting blocks or by increasing or decreasing the sashing width,” she added. Dawn’s mantel runner offers another…

SKILL LEVEL Confident Beginner FINISHED SIZE 60 " × 89 " Note: See End of Pattern for appliqué templates, printed without seam allowance. When trendy modern chevrons meet scrap basket fabrics, this gorgeous quilt is born! De-stash and add a unique accent to your home with this inspiring design. Planning This simple-to-piece-and-appliqué quilt is perfect for showcasing strips of your most cherished prints. Notice that Sherri used a stripe as one of the fabrics for the appliquéd leaves, giving the look of veins. *Fabric Requirements Assorted prints (pieced strips) • 6½-7½ yds. total Gold/navy stripe (sashing) • 1 yd.** Red texture (sashing, border) • 2½ yds. Green texture (vines, leaves) • ⅞ yd. Cream/green/red stripe (leaves) • ½ yd. Dark red print (binding) • ¾ yd. Backing (piece lengthwise) •…

Kelly's striking design can impress in so many ways! Four blocks with thin sashes might make a flower, as in the original quilt, or a shining winter snowflake in shades of shimmering blue and gold. We used the Sparkle collection by Whistler Studios for Windham Fabrics, set against deep black solid, to experiment with a new color palette and give the design a different look. The sparkle finish on the fabrics is perfect for adding a bit of glitz and glamour to your holiday sewing; use multiple colors in a single project, like we did, or try just one sparkly color to add a special, strategic glimmer to your work.…

SKILL LEVEL Challenging FINISHED SIZE 36" × 36" Note: See End of Pattern for foundation sections 1, 1r, 2, and piecing templates A, B, C, D/Dr, and E/Er. “I love how simple, basic shapes are the foundation of more complex shapes, as is the case in this quilt with the equilateral triangle, rhombus, and isosceles trapezoid,” Debora said. “And how colors can have a dramatic effect on the look of the quilt; the blue, yellow, and white colors were selected because of their theological and historical importance in Judaism. But this design is certainly not limited to these colors—think about replacing all the blue fabrics with various shades of green and reimagining the yellow in bright pink, magenta, or red!” Planning Debora’s unique design uses triangles and trapezoids to create…

While Michelle's design is perfect for the winter holiday season, it can also add sweetness and style to gatherings at any time of year! Use white as a background to feature the colors of your favorite sports team, or a favorite pair of prints, for a runner you can use year round. A Halloween get-together will be extra appealing when you deocrate the table with the black, orange, and yellow version that resembles candy corn. Bring the spirit of spring to your dining room with bright floral hues set against a lush green background; or if you like commemorating Mardi Gras, this iteration of the design keeps the good times rolling!…

SKILL LEVEL Easy FINISHED SIZE 60" × 70" FINISHED BLOCKS 12 Block U 10" × 10" 10 Block V 10" × 10" 8 Block W 10" × 10" 6 Block X 10" × 10" 4 Block Y 10" × 10" 2 Block Z 10" × 10" “When I started working with Heidi’s signature line, Peppermint Sprinkles, I wanted to create a quilt that could work with the rich reds,” Matthew said. “Playing off the fabric theme of winter wonderland, I created a design that represents snowflakes falling across the quilt. Make your own beautiful quilt that you can use all winter long!” Planning “Th is quilt is made of mostly 2½" squares and half-square triangles, so you can use triangle paper or cut the patches using an AccuQuilt cutter,” he…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 65" × 65" FINISHED BLOCKS 16 Blocks 12" × 12" “Growing up, Christmas time always started with the purchase of some poinsettias,” Kelly said. “Then, on Christmas day, the family would gather in front of my grandparents’ holly tree for our annual Christmas pictures. Those two special memories were the inspiration for this quilt design. This quilt fills me with joy from all the love and Christmas cheer my family shared through the years.” Planning Kelly’s creative, complex take on the quintessential holiday flower is instantly iconic! Elongated, elegant shapes in a modern classic color palette create a dramatically impressive design to admire on a bed, sofa, or wall; or you can surprise a loved one with an heirloom gift. For a quicker finish, the…

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHED SIZE 64" × 88" FINISHED BLOCKS 6 Blocks 20" × 24" Bold colors and intriguing piecing make this dorm bed quilt a modern hit. Choose a favorite color family and an accent color to customize your own version. Planning Bold prints and simple strips combine to make this high-impact design really pop. Careful placement of fabric creates an illusion of woven pathways from edge to edge. Use an accurate ¼" seam allowance throughout, so all elements of the quilt fit together well. Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White/pink dot (blocks, pieced strips) • ⅝ yd. Light pink/white swirl print (blocks, pieced strips) • ⅝ yd. Dark pink/white swirl print (blocks, pieced strips, pieced border) • 2 yds.…