McCall's Quilting

McCall's Quilting has been a trusted source of quilting expertise since 1993. In every issue, you'll find quilting inspiration, designer profiles, and product reviews along with lots of fresh projects created for quilters of all skill levels. Each pattern includes step-by-step instructions, easy-to-follow illustrations, and tips and tricks that make quilting fun. Learn from the experts at McCall's!

Welcome, Spring!

Fresh Picks

McQ&A • For this issue, we asked the staff to tell us something about an unusual technique that they’ve used in their quiltmaking.

CABINS BY THE SEA • These fresh colors make this Log Cabin quilt extra special.

Ramona said

SHEEP IN THE GARDEN • Repurposed wool makes a warm and cozy throw.

Bev’s Quilt Story

DELFT BLUE POTTERY • Two blocks join together to make a secondary pattern.

SPRING POSIES • Quilt in small manageable sections when you quilt-as-you-go.

More from Kristin

HAPPY FLOWERS • Add some cheer to your home with this wall hanging.

Audrey’s Quilt Story

ITH Quilt Designs

YANKEE GARDEN • The addition of tucks and hand stitching adds so much charm.

More from Kristen

PRETTY BLOSSOMS • Quilt-as-you-go for a fast finished table runner.

Abigail’s Inspiration

BUILD UP YOUR BINDING MUSCLES • without breaking a sweat

BUNNIES GALORE • Just the right quilt for your favorite toddler.

Stephanie Says...

Cross & Crown • This fat-quarter-friendly design is a piecer’s dream. Step-by-step photos teach you some of our favorite piecing techniques, adding even more fun to this charming project.

MAKING FABRIC with string piecing • My favorite quilts are scrappy quilts. I always have a huge amount of scraps, so I really love making fabric with those scraps.

Here are the steps for string piecing.

I Love This Quilt!

Galaxy • Never too many stars! If that’s your quilt-making philosophy, this pattern will have you racing to your stash or local quilt shop. Photos demonstrate a fast, super-accurate method for piecing the star points.

QUILT BASICS

DELFT BLUE POTTERY

HAPPY FLOWERS

HAPPY FLOWERS

SHEEP IN THE GARDEN

BUNNIES GALORE