Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2025 i Quick+Easy Quilts

SPIN INTO SPRING There’s something joyful about watching a pinwheel spin in the breeze or seeing a whirligig dance with the wind. That same sense of motion and delight can be captured in fabric, bringing energy and movement to our quilts. We’re celebrating these playful shapes, from the classic Pinwheel block to the swirling windmills that seem to turn on their own. We also know that life can be busy, and there may be times when you need a project that comes together effortlessly but still looks stunning. So—check out Abigail Dolinger’s clever cutting technique for Speedy Pinwheels. Use our simple Sew Easy Lessons for techniques to quickly create Lyn Brown’s brilliant Mystical Mosaic, Corrie Hadaller’s mesmerizing Windy Spring Fling, Amber Frank’s fun Wind Farm & Cornfields, and Cherri House’s…

finished size: 72" × 72" finished blocks: 36 (12") BLOCKS Doesn’t this quilt feel like a breezy spring day? Pink and purple fabrics bring pizzazz to this quilt top, helping the pattern pop, and a bright floral backing makes way for our late spring rose blooms. Adding wool batting provides the extra warmth desired on a windy spring day. I truly appreciate all types of weather and enjoy how the seasons flow from one to the next. This quilt is a typical spring day—bright and sunny, with a bit of a breeze. I have learned that life is much like the weather. No matter what twists and turns, we must go with the flow! I could see this in so many color schemes. Which will you choose? Corrie Plan Looking…

finished size: 60" × 71" finished blocks: 30 (8") BLOCKS It took me a while to get this block like the one in my imagination. I finally realized that a variation of a quarter-square triangle-based block was a good place to start. Then, after three or four evenings working out the design on paper, I gathered up some courage, trimmed a bit off the top of a block, and added a background filler strip. My goal was to make this block easy to sew. Ramona Plan Nothing says spring quite like a field of tulips! This pattern is perfect for creating bright, playful blocks that bloom right off the quilt top. The tulip-inspired blocks are easy to assemble and endlessly charming. For her quilt, Ramona chose a fat quarter bundle…

“There are a few things that bring me joy in quilting. The first one, by far, is teaching. I absolutely love to teach and watch my students gain confidence and grow. Several of my students have become a close-knit group of friends. Quilting also brings me joy through the colorful fabrics, designing, and continued learning.” —Susan Deshensky “So many quilter-ly things are joyful: An interesting design, beautiful fabrics, sewing and sharing with other quilters at workshops and retreats, or just stitching and quilting. But one thing that I really love is binding! For many, binding is an oft-avoided chore, but for me, it brings the whole project together. To sit and slowly push a needle through cloth while admiring the completed quilt is sheer bliss. Although I’ve stitched many bindings…

The Quilter’s Color Guide: Mastering the Art of Color Confidence C&T Publishing, 2025 If you’ve ever hesitated when choosing fabrics for a quilt, make The Quilter’s Color Guide your new best friend! Featuring insights from quilting color masters like Joen Wolfrom, Jean Wells, and Becky Goldsmith, this guide takes the mystery out of color selection. The book is packed with practical tips, easy-to-understand theory, and hands-on exercises that help build confidence in working with color. You’ll uncover the basics of the color wheel and explore value, transparency, and special effects. The exercises make it easy to apply what you learn, encouraging you to play with fabric combinations and develop your own color style. If you want to take your quilts from good to breathtaking, this book is worth a read!…

1. On wrong side of lighter square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. Repeat for opposite diagonal. 2. Place marked square on top of darker square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut sewn squares vertically and horizontally to make four equal sections. 4. Cut along marked cutting lines to make eight triangle-squares. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square unit. Cut squares twice the…

finished size: 60" × 72" finished blocks: 270 (4") UNITS This quilt design was inspired by the wind farms in Iowa that sit among the rows of corn. I drive out of state for a yearly quilt retreat. Thus, the first thing that pops into my head when I think about windmills is the more modern turbines of wind farms. Amber Plan Add a touch of rural charm to your next quilt. With white pinwheels that echo the movement of windmill blades and a vibrant green background to represent vast cornfields, Amber’s design is a celebration of farm country beauty. The pinwheels and the colorful diagonal stripes are easily constructed with our Quick-Pieced Triangle-Squares technique. So, why not stitch up a quilt that’s as fresh as a country breeze? Use…

finished size: 64" × 80" finished blocks: 48 (8") BLOCKS I love flowers—I used to be a florist. And I love solids; I wrote two books for C&T Publications, City Quilts and Urban Views, using solids for quilts. So, I’ve combined the best of both worlds! I have wanted to create an orange quilt in solids for years—but I was waiting for the right inspiration. As I played with some pinks, reds, and other analogous colors, something magical started to happen, and Wild Asters was born. Cherri Plan Stitch some sunshine into your day! Made with a palette of warm, solid fabrics—think sunny yellows, fiery oranges, and deep reds—the blocks in this quilt glow with cozy energy. The total yardage of assorted solids needed will depend on how many colors…

1. Place fabric pieces larger than section 1 and 2 right sides together on back side of paper. Be sure fabric for section 1 is under that area and edges of fabric extend at least ¼" past stitching line. 2. Using 90/14-sized needle and a short stitch length so papers will tear off easily, stitch on line between two areas, extending stitching into seam allowances at ends of seams. 3. Open pieces and finger press the seam. Right sides of fabrics will be facing out on back side of pattern. 4. Turn unit over and fold back paper on stitched line. Trim seam allowance to ¼". 5. Continue adding fabrics in numerical order, as you did with section 2. When all fabrics are added, trim excess paper and fabric along…

1. On wrong side of each of four small squares, mark diagonal line corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 2. Place two small squares on opposite corners of one large square, right sides facing. Corners will overlap slightly at center. Sew along marked sewing lines. 3. Cut along marked cutting lines. Press seams toward small triangles. 4. Place remaining small squares on unit corners. Sew along marked sewing lines. 5. Cut along marked cutting lines. 6. Press seams toward small triangles to complete four Flying Geese units. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback and Abstract Collage collection…

1. Place one small square on larger square, right sides facing and aligning raw edges. Draw a line diagonally on wrong side as shown. 2. Sew on drawn line. Trim ¼" beyond stitching. 3. Press open to reveal triangle. 4. Following pattern instructions, repeat for remaining corners to complete unit. Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter, and Havel’s 6" x 24" Fabric Ruler. Fabric from Garden Glory by Maja Ronnback collection and Abstract Collage by Ampersand collection for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™ Lesson at QuiltingDaily.com/Sew-Easy-Stitch-and-Flip-Corners…

finished size: 27" × 7" finished blocks: 2 (27") BLOCKS There’s nothing cozier than a pillow made with soft, snuggly plush fabric! Perfect for cuddling on the couch or piling up for a fun sleepover, these pillows are as comfy as it gets. Kids will love sinking into its softness for movie nights, fort-building, or an extra-plush spot to rest their heads. With its irresistibly cozy texture and simple construction, you might want to make a whole stack—because you can never have too much comfy! Plan Soft, snuggly, and oh-so-cozy, these plush pillows come together using simple squares and triangles. However, working with plush fabric is different from working with quilting cotton, so review the Working with Plush section before cutting. But once you get the hang of it, you’ll…

finished size: 50" × 74" finished blocks: 15 (10") BLOCKS Mystical Mosaic is fun to stitch, and the result is just happy! The colors of the batiks are evocative of spring. The soft green of new grass, the pinks found in a rose garden, the dark leaf green, and just a hint of the blue sky of a lovely spring day combine to make a delightful design. Pinwheels and Hourglasses are traditional blocks, but the contrast of the large Pinwheels and smaller Hourglasses brings this design up to date. The angles of the triangles give the quilt quite a modern edge! Traditional blocks, spring colors, and simple techniques make Mystical Mosaic a fast, fun, fabulous quilt! Lyn Plan Spin into spring with this fresh and fun quilt! Triangle- Squares and…

1. From one light and one dark fabric, cut one square 1¼" larger than desired finished size of hourglass unit. 2. On wrong side of light square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away on each side of cutting line. 3. Place light square on dark square, right sides facing; sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line to make two triangle-squares. Press seam allowance toward darker fabric. 5. On wrong side of one triangle-square, draw a diagonal line perpendicular to the seam. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away on each side of cutting line. 6. Place triangle-square with marked lines on matching triangle-square, right sides and opposite fabrics facing. Sew…

Become Our Next New Designer! We invite you to submit your original designs to be considered for publication in Fons & Porter’s Love of Quilting, Quiltmaker, McCall’s Quilting, and Fons & Porter’s Quick + Easy Quilts magazines. What we look for: • Traditional, contemporary, modern, whimsical, and seasonal designs. • Home décor 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…

finished size: 17" × 62" finished blocks: 36 (3") UNITS Gather little scraps you just can’t bear to part with and turn them into a vibrant, scrappy table runner! This design combines a variety of colorful triangles with a neutral background, letting all those colorful bits shine in a playful, patchwork layout. Whether you mix and match bright solids or playful prints, this project is a fun way to use up fabric leftovers while creating something beautiful for your table. Plan Many quilt projects create leftover triangles—whether they are from stitch-and-flip corners, Flying Geese units, or other trimmings. Instead of tossing or letting them sit in your scrap bin, why not turn them into something beautiful? With careful trimming, you can use the triangles from the stitch-and-flip corners in Wild…

finished size: 63" × 78" finished blocks: 20 (12") BLOCKS Nothing beats the joy of mixing and matching colorful fat quarters, and this quilt does just that! Made with the classic Dutchman’s Puzzle block, this design is a modern spin on tradition. The playful Flying Geese twirl across the quilt like a gust of wind, creating movement and energy. Whether you go wild with bold prints or choose a softer, scrappy assortment, this quilt is ideal for letting your favorite fabrics shine. Plan The Flying Geese units in this quilt are cut from 16 fat quarters, giving the design a dynamic, scrappy look. Using a wide range of colors and prints creates a lively contrast against the charcoal gray solid, making the spinning motion of the blocks even more pronounced.…

finished size: 40" × 48" finished blocks: 30 (8") BLOCKS This summer was filled with many walks and trips to different farmer’s markets in Maine. We picked many bouquets of wildflowers. During a walk around downtown Boston, I spotted a square brick layout in the plaza that looked like a quilt pattern. I decided to use that brick layout for a quilt design and mixed bright colors up and around the quilt to “plant” my own Wildflowers. Chris Plan Spring is in the air; the perfect time for a fresh and cheerful quilt project! This fast and easy pattern is a great way to showcase a collection of gorgeous fabrics—and a precut bundle of 10" squares makes it a breeze to assemble. Refer to the cutting diagram to cut the…

1. Cut two squares ⅞" larger than desired finished size of triangle-square. 2. On wrong side of one square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 3. Place marked square on top of other square, right sides facing. Sew along marked sewing lines. 4. Cut along marked cutting line. 5. Press seam allowances toward darker fabric. TIP: This method works for any size triangle-square. Cut squares the finished size of triangle-squares plus ⅞". Products used: Havel’s Self-Healing Cutting Mat, Havel’s 6" × 24" Fabric Ruler, and Havel’s 45mm Rotary Cutter. Fabric from Abstract Collage collection by Ampersand and Garden Glory collection by Maja Ronnback, both for Paintbrush Studio Fabrics. Watch this Sew Easy™…

finished size: 55" × 64" finished blocks: 30 (7") BLOCKS We have a spinning garden ornament that mesmerizes as the spring breeze turns and spins it. Imagine a sunny afternoon, reclining in a lawn chair, staring at the twirling, spinning ornament; I can easily slip from my garden into a dream world. I enjoy creating quilts from precuts, and this time, I’ve dreamed up a Pinwheel quilt that is quick and easy to make from 10" squares. Go ahead—twirl and spin for joy in your sewing room as you construct this fun quilt! Abigail Plan Love the look of pinwheels but short on time? This is the perfect quilt for you! With Abigail’s clever quick-cutting technique for 10" squares, you’ll be spinning out blocks in no time. Grab your rotary…

Cutting Cut plush fabric with the napped side up (Photo A). After making a cut, slowly pull the cut edges apart and use a lint roller to pick up the “plush dust” from the edges of the fabric and your mat. This will make your work area much less fuzzy. Stabilizing Cut 1"-wide lengthwise strips of lightweight non-woven fusible interfacing (Photo B). Lengthwise is parallel to what would be the selvage edge on yard goods. Set your iron for the temperature suggested by the manufacturer of your interfacing product. Fuse interfacing strips to the wrong side of plush fabric along edges of cut pieces (Photo C). Piecing Use ½" seam allowance for piecing plush fabric. Using a walking foot is strongly suggested. Increase stitch length to 3.5 and lower presser…

1. Cut one set of matching squares and one set of non-matching squares, 1¼" larger than desired finished size of hourglass unit. 2. On wrong side of one matching square, mark diagonal line from corner to corner. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. Place marked square on square from non-matching set, right sides facing. 3. Sew along marked sewing lines, then cut along marked cutting line. Press seam allowance toward darker fabric. Repeat to make second set of triangle-squares. 4. On wrong side of one triangle-square, draw diagonal line perpendicular to seam. This will be your cutting line. Mark sewing lines ¼" away from each side of cutting line. 5. Place marked triangle-square on one triangle-square from second set,…

When it comes to making Triangle-Square units, every quilter has their favorite go-to tools for accuracy, efficiency, and ease. Our quilting editors have stitched up countless quilts featuring these versatile units. Along the way, they’ve discovered products that make the process smoother—from specialty tools to handy marking rulers and innovative paper piecing aids. Here are our top picks for creating perfect Triangle-Squares every time. “I found an efficient process! I align an index card’s long, straight edge with the diagonal points of paired squares. By keeping the edge of the card butted against the left edge of my quarter-inch seam allowance foot, I can sew a perfectly straight diagonal line ¼" away from the center—no marking required! For chain piecing, I reposition the index card on each consecutive pair, keep…

finished size: 47" × 47" finished blocks: 16 (9") BLOCKS It doesn’t get much cozier than this sweet quilt with adorable critters and a yummy, cozy bamboo blend border and backing. It’s a simple pattern that highlights the animal prints and goes together quickly. Joanie Plan Wrap your little one in cuddly softness with this adorable baby quilt! If you choose directional prints for the blocks, as Joanie did, be mindful of the orientations; half of the blocks will be turned upside down. Joanie also chose a soft bamboo blend fleece material for the outer border, backing, and binding. This material has a different width of fabric than standard quilting cotton. If you prefer using a cotton print with 40"-44" usable WOF, you will need 1¼ yards for the border…

1. Cut number of 2½"-wide strips necessary to equal the perimeter of quilt plus 20". Join strips with diagonal seams into one continuous piece. Press seams open. 2. Press binding in half lengthwise, wrong sides together. 3. Begin in middle of one side of quilt. Leaving a 12" tail of binding free, match raw edges of binding strip to raw edge of quilt top. Use an even-feed or walking foot to sew through all layers with ¼" seam. 4. To miter corners, stop ¼" from corner, backstitch, and remove quilt from sewing machine. 5. Rotate quilt a quarter turn and fold binding straight up, away from the corner, forming a 45° angle fold. TIP: For a satisfying “plump“ binding, we recommend cutting the batting and backing a scant ⅛" larger…