Author Archives: Kathy

My first quilting weekend was very successful! The hardest technique for me to master was cutting fabric, as crazy as that sounds. Even after replacing the blade on my rotary cutter, I still had trouble getting through a few layers … Continue reading →

Hello, McCall’s Quilting and Quick Quilts readers! My name is Lara and I am the new intern here at McCall’s. As a Pennsylvania native, coming to Colorado was a HUGE step for me, but I’ve loved every minute of my … Continue reading →

No matter what your summer plans may be, the July/August 2012 issue of McCall’s Quilting has something for every quilter to enjoy. These 16 unique patterns will inspire you whether you’re spending time relaxing at home or traveling to your … Continue reading →

I had quite a baking adventure last weekend. I went searching online for a new cookie recipe, hoping to find something quilter-appropriate since the point was to make gift boxes for a couple of my coworkers. I found instructions for … Continue reading →

McCall’s Quilting’s parent company, Creative Crafts Group, is looking for a full-time, on-site editor for one of our highly-regarded quilting magazines and its affiliated website. If you’re a great team player, quilter, and writer, we’d love to hear from you. … Continue reading →

What we’re thankful for this holiday season….the companionship, support, and inspiration we get from our readers, both in print and online. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you from the staff of McCall’s Quilting!

Pat Sloan is a favorite quilt designer among our readers and staff alike. Today we’re swapping fun questions and answers with Pat, so read her answers to our questions below, and then pop over to Pat’s blog to read our … Continue reading →

Join us June 21 right here at the McCall’s Quilting Editors’ Blog for a special event featuring quilting personality Pat Sloan! We’re swapping fun questions and answers (hint: find out what the McCall’s Quilting staff is sewing right now), and … Continue reading →