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Tuesday Tutorial: Basic Quiltmaking Supplies

I don’t know about you, but I just love quilting goodies…of course I love food goodies, too, but I’m talking about quilting tools and supplies right now! Our free video review of basic quiltmaking supplies is great for beginners, but … Continue reading

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Friday Freebie: Spring Splash Wall Quilt Pattern

Have you ever wandered around a quilt shop and fallen in love with a gorgeous large-scale print that you absolutely, positively, cannot begin to imagine how you would use, but you still wanted it? This Spring Splash wall quilt pattern … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tutorial: Rotary Cutting Basics, Safety, and Maintenance

Were you a quilter before the invention of the ubiquitous rotary cutter? Nowadays, it’s hard to imagine cutting out fabric for a quilt without one! Whether you’re already familiar with this wonderfully handy quilting gadget, or are just about to … Continue reading

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Friday Freebie: Quilted Woven Tote Bag Pattern

I am always intrigued to try new techniques and ideas in quilting, and also love to collect patterns for small sewing projects. This cute woven tote pattern by Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts falls into both categories, which is why … Continue reading

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Tracee’s Project – Update 3/7/13

FREE Tracee’s Project Quilting Patterns – click here. I haven’t checked in in awhile – SO much going on here at McCall’s. Erin and I are getting ready to film our first Quilt Along… We’re both very excited as well … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tutorial: Accurate 1/4″ Seam Allowances

Ah, the elusive 1/4″ quilting seam! For this Tuesday Tutorial, I am pleased to present another one of our free McCall’s Quilting University (MQU) video lessons, An Accurate 1/4″ Seam Allowance. Your host for this video lesson is Kathy Patterson, … Continue reading

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Friday Freebie: Irish Quilt Block Patterns

It’s that time of year when many of us begin to think of all things Irish! Click here or the image above for an assortment of quilt block patterns that celebrate Ireland. You might pick three or four favorites for … Continue reading

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Tuesday Tutorial: Pressing Basics

For our first Tuesday Tutorial, I am pleased to present one of our free McCall’s Quilting University (MQU) video lessons, Pressing Basics. Your host for this video lesson is Beth Hayes, editor-in-chief of McCall’s Quilting. Note: please click any image … Continue reading

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Friday Freebie: Almost a Flower Garden Quilt Pattern

There will always be a special place in my heart for classic quilt patterns; this one certainly tugs at my heartstrings! Designer Darlene Zimmerman used charming 1930s reproduction prints set against a soft yellow background in this sentimental design. When … Continue reading

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Fresh New FREE eBook: Modern Quilt Patterns

We’ve rounded up three of our favorite modern quilting patterns in one eBook, available to you as a FREE download just for signing up for our free bi-weekly eNewsletter, McQ News. The Rainbow Rhythm lap quilt pattern utilizes fat quarters … Continue reading

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