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Friday Freebie: Scrap Basket Bounty Pillowcase Pattern

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Valerie

Who doesn’t love a good scrap-quilt pattern idea? This charming pair of pillowcases is made of fabric scraps from multiple generations. Designers Sue Keck and Sue Shipman, their moms, and Sue Keck’s grandmother all contributed to the variety of prints, … Continue reading →

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Update…Tracee’s Project

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Tracee

Awesome news! Pretty in Pink, Quilt #4, Not So Tricky, Quilt #5 and It’s All Dakota to Me, Quilt #7 are all going to be in an up and coming magazine, Simply Quick Quilts… I’ll keep you all posted on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tutorial: Color Selection Using a Focus Fabric

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Valerie

Have you ever wondered where to begin when it comes time to choose fabrics for a new quilt? If so, you’ve come to the right place, because Karen Taylor, graphic designer and artist, has a wonderful video lesson with lots … Continue reading →

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Friday Freebie: Fresh Cut Flowers Appliqué Wall Quilt Pattern

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Valerie

Add a flourish of contemporary fabric art to your décor! Designer Joyce Robinson gathered up a lovely bouquet of fabric to create this clever Fresh Cut Flowers wall quilt. You’ll find it finishes up quickly, as all the design elements … Continue reading →

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Update…Tracee’s Project

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Tracee

FREE Tracee’s Project Quilting Patterns – click here. Oh boy! It’s been awhile since I’ve blogged over here in the McCall’s land. Things here at McCall’s Quilting Magazine have been nothing sort of BUSY! We’ve been working on the up … Continue reading →

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Friday Freebie: Freshly Frayed Crib Quilt Pattern

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Valerie

Here’s a sweet, softly frayed quilt that explores a fun and easy technique; appliqué shapes are positioned and glued on a grid-marked background, then secured as raw-edge appliqué during the quilting process. Designers Brenda Bailey and Bonnie Bailey tell you … Continue reading →

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Enter to Win Fat-Quarter Pack of Indigo Crossing Fabrics

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Jo

Designer Lissa Alexander used the Indigo Crossing Collection by Minick & Simpson for Moda in the Indigo Trail quilt from McCall’s Quilting May/June 2013. You have an opportunity to win a fat-quarter pack of this beautiful collection of soft creams, … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Tutorial: Chain Piecing and Opposing Seams

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Valerie

Welcome back to our Tuesday Tutorial! Today we’re going to review chain piecing and opposing seams. If you’re an absolute beginner, you may have heard of this technique, but not really know what it means. Kathy Patterson, our senior editor, … Continue reading →

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Friday Freebie: Bits of Sunshine Bed Quilt Pattern

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Valerie

How could I resist choosing this quilt titled “Bits of Sunshine” for today’s Friday Freebie? It perfectly describes our fresh Colorado spring as we head into the weekend! This refreshing, easy design by Julie Sheckman is ideal for using up … Continue reading →

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Hot Off the Press: McCall’s Quilting May/June 2013

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Jo

The new issue of McCall’s Quilting is here! As thoughts turn to warmer weather, the bright colors used in these quilts will inspire you to be creative with our featured designs. The Conceived in Liberty bed quilt pattern is a … Continue reading →

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