McCall's Quilting

Written for hand and machine quilters, McCall's Quilting publishes original projects of both heirloom patterns and seasonal designs with beautifully illustrated directions that easy to expert skill level quilters can follow. Throughout the year, McCall's Quilting also features patterns inspired by the holidays and seasons, as well as gift ideas for baby showers, weddings, and more! Its complete how-to projects include bed-size quilts, wearables, wall hangings and small projects.

From the Editor

McCall's Quilting

Fresh Picks

McQ&A • For this issue, we asked our staff:

Ginkgo • Though the leaves fall, they will remain gorgeous forever.

Tulip Baskets • Gorgeous gradients of color bloom brightly forever.

Horizon • Simply sewing strips together —as fun and easy as a day at the beach.

Color Play!

Summer Flowers • Big, bright, and beautiful flowers bloom in summer colors.

Color Play!

Creating Faced Appliqué • Here we share step-by-step instructions for creating the Dresden Plate block. This handy technique uses fusible interfacing to aid in turning the curved seam allowance for appliqué. Quilters who love this technique like how they don’t have to worry about turning the seam allowance. Give it a try—if you love it, you can use this technique for most appliqué shapes.

Busy Bees Table Runner • Your guests will be buzzing about this fabulously fun décor piece!

Desert in a Pot • You’ve never seen cacti that are so cute and creative!

Burst of Sunshine • A warm, vivacious two-block design stitched in summery batiks!

Uptown Girl • Make it and take it to carry everything you need, wherever you go.

Color Play!

Bee-A-Mazing • A stitched maze leads to a sweet surprise!

Evening Glow • Small fabric scraps can stitch up a true classic!

The Ball at Netherfield • The party’s winding down but it’s not over yet!

Patriotic Puppy Snack Mat • A cute, clever way to celebrate your furry friend and the Fourth of July!

I Love This Quilt!

Midnight Garden • The prettiest, coziest way to sleep under the stars