Cutting Instructions Appliquéing the Blocks Patches are lettered in order of use. Mea- 1 Fold an assorted white print A in half vertically and horizontally surements include ¼\" seam allowances. and lightly finger press the folds. Referring to Turned Edge • Assorted white prints Appliqué in Quilt Basics, Diagram I-A, and using the folds as a guide, place assorted black-and-white print B on A as shown; cut a total of: appliqué in place using matching thread and blind stitch. Center 32 squares 8½\" (A) appliqué and trim A to 8\" square to complete block U. Make 32 block U’s total. • Assorted black-and-white prints* A cut a total of: B 76 template B Block U • Assorted light gray prints Make 32 Trim to 8\" x 8\" cut a total of: Diagram I-A 24 squares 8½\" (A) Blind Stitch • Assorted medium gray prints In the same way and referring to Diagram I-B, use A’s and B’s cut a total of: to make blocks V–Z in color combinations and quantities 16 squares 8½\" (A) shown. Center and trim all blocks to 8\" square. • Assorted black prints 1 square 30½\" for bias binding, OR 2¼\"–2½\"-wide (as preferred) bias strip scraps totaling 390\" and cut 1 set of: 2 matching squares 16\" (D) and cut a total of: 8 squares 8½\" (A) 56 squares 8\" (C) • Light pink print 3 template B 1 template E 2 template F • Dark pink print 4 template B 2 template E 4 template F • Black-and-white stripe 1 square 22\" for bias strips • Multicolor batik 1 square 8\" for bias strips Block V Block W Block X Make 24 Make 16 Make 4 Block Y Block Z Make 2 Make 2 Trim all to 8\" x 8\" Diagram I-B QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 49
Assembling the Quilt Top NOTE: Refer to Center Assembly Diagram, Assembly Diagram, and Appliqué Placement Diagram for following steps, watch- ing block placement. 2 Referring to Center Assembly Diagram, sew 2 columns of 2 block X’s, 1 block Y, and 1 block Z each as shown; join columns. Sew together 4 rows of 4 block W’s join 2 rows to sides and 1 row each to top and bottom as shown. Make 4 rows of 6 block V’s and join 2 rows to sides and 1 each to top and bottom as shown. Sew 4 rows of 8 block U’s each; sew 2 rows to sides and 1 row each to top and bottom as shown to complete quilt center. Center Assembly Diagram 50 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
3 Join 10 assorted black print C’s into a column as shown in 4 Referring to Continuous Bias in Quilt Basics, use multicolor the Assembly Diagram; make 4 total. Join 2 columns and batik 8\" square to make 1\"-wide bias strip. Fold strip in half sew to one side of quilt center; repeat for opposite side. Sew lengthwise, wrong sides together and sew raw edges together 2 rows of 8 assorted black print C’s each as shown; sew rows with ¼\" seam allowance. Trim seam allowance close to seam together. Join 1 black print D to each end of joined rows, not- and press tube, centering seam in back. Cut into 3 pieces ing that D will extend ½\" past bottom of rows to accommo- 3½\"-long, 3 pieces 2½\"-long, and 3 pieces 1¾\"-long. date curved trimming in step 7, to complete bottom border. Matching seams, join bottom border to bottom of quilt, 5 Using the same continuous bias technique, make 2\"-wide noting that D’s extend ½\" beyond columns on both sides to accommodate curved trimming later. continuous bias strip from black-and-white stripe 22\" square. Fold strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together, and join raw edges with ¼\" seam allowance. Trim seam allowance close to seam and press tube, centering seam in back. CC D Assembly Diagram QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 51
6 Referring to Appliqué Placement Diagram, arrange prepared black-and-white bias strip in gentle curves over the seam between quilt center and pieced border as shown; secure with blind stitch. Using pieced border seams as a guide, arrange lengths of multicolor batik bias strips, light pink and dark pink B’s, E’s, and F’s as shown. Arrange in gentle curves as shown; appliqué in place with blind stitch. Appliqué Placement Diagram 52 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
Quilting and Finishing Refer to dimensions on Trimming Diagram 2 and mark smooth line around the corner; a large plate, bendable 7 Layer, baste, and quilt. Susan machine quilted by echoing curve tool, or compass can assist to make the line smooth and uniform for both bottom corners.Trim on marked line. around the appliqué shapes and straight lines in the Bind the quilt with bias binding. borders. Refer to Trimming Diagram 1 and use the G trimming template by aligning straight edges with seams and marking curved line for trimming. G ¼\" From Raw Edge Trimming Diagram 1 3¼\" From ¼\" From Trimming Diagram 2 Raw Edge Raw Edge QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 53
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Mardi Gras Magic Colorful strips and simple stitching transform into sparkling pinwheels. Quilt Designed & Made by Preeti Harris Skill Level Easy Finished Size 60\" x 80\" Finished Blocks 48 Blocks 10\" x 10\" “The rich, deep colors of the Planning new project. (90 units finishing at 4¾\", set fabric were the inspiration for 9 x 10, would make a 42¾\" x 47½\" quilt!) this quilt,” Preeti said. “The yellow, For the stitch-and-flip corners, we recom- Minimal work for maximum creativity! green, and purple reminded me mend stitching another line ½\" away of the Mardi Gras festival.” Her from the center diagonal line to create an For the most e cient use of fabric, we clever design uses just one block additional Triangle-Square unit—instead suggest cutting the A rectangles on the whose boundaries cannot be of discarding the unused corners. Doing lengthwise grain if the width of fabric distinguished when the blocks so means you will create 96 Triangle- (WOF) is 40\" or less. For fabric with at are set together, making a daz- Square units that will finish at approx- least a 42\" WOF, A's can be cut crosswise. zling, dynamic design that looks imately 4¾\" at the same time you’re If you want to make a scrappier quilt or so impressive, despite the ease of sewing this gorgeous quilt! You could use use precut 2½\" strips, choose 12 (42\" WOF) construction. Beginning quilters the extra Triangle-Square units to make strips for each color (60 strips total), plus will love the fun techniques and a coordinating pillow, or pieced borders, fabrics for the block corners and binding. amazing result of this pattern. as part of a fun pieced back (which means your quilt is reversible!), or for a brand- QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 57
Fabric Requirements Cutting Instructions Piecing the Blocks Fabric yardage assumes 40\" usable width Patches are lettered in order of use. Mea- 1 Referring to Diagram I, join 1 A from of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. surements include ¼\" seam allowances. each color batik in order shown. Refer- • Green batik, teal batik, purple batik, • Green batik, teal batik, purple batik, ring to Stitch-and-Flip in Quilt Basics, Diagram I, and watching B placement, gold batik, and yellow batik gold batik, and yellow batik join black solid B’s to opposite corners 1⅛ yds. each for blocks cut from each: of joined strips as shown to complete block. Make 48 blocks. • Black solid 48 rectangles 2½\" x 10½\" (A), cut on lengthwise grain A 2⅜ yds. for blocks A • Black batik A • Violet batik 96 squares 5½\" (B) ¾ yd. for binding • Violet batik • Backing 8 strips 2¼\"–2½\"-wide (as preferred) x 5¼ yds. WOF for binding • Batting 68\" x 88\" NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Wild Blooms collection by Island Batik. Color Play! B B We made four strip sets of five WOF strips each, using a bundle of precut strips from the Flower Festival collection from Benartex. Each strip set yields four 10½\" segments, making a total of 16 blocks. For each stitch-and- flip corner, we also made a triangle-square from the discarded corners. We trimmed the triangle-squares to 4½\" square and used them to make a striking pieced border. Each pieced border is made with 8 trimmed triangle- squares, 4 rectangles cut 2½\" x 4½\", and 1 strip cut 1½\" x 40½\". The corner- stone squares are cut at 5½\". It makes a lovely lap quilt, or you could try juvenile prints to make a sweet baby quilt in this way. Block Make 48 Diagram I 58 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
Assembling the Quilt TopBlock NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps, watching block orientation. 2 Join blocks into 8 rows of 6 blocks each; join rows to complete quilt top. Quilting and Finishing 3 Layer, baste, and quilt. Preeti machine quilted vertical and horizontal lines with serpentine stitches. Bind the quilt. Block Block Block Assembly Diagram QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 59
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Matchstick Stars Stitch your fabric scraps into a quilt to light up your life! Quilt Designed & Made by Natalie Crabtree Machine Quilted by Alyce Taylor of Quilting Matilda Skill Level Easy Finished Size 78\" x 78\" Finished Blocks 9 Blocks 24\" x 24\" “Matchstick Stars is a super fun, Planning precut strip packs rather than width-of- super wacky quilt that features fabric strips; to do the same, your joined two jelly rolls and a background One of the many wonderful things scraps should total 322\" in length. Our fabric,” Natalie said. “It’s a mod- about scrappy quilts is how quilters can instructions call for with-of-fabric strips ern take on a jelly roll quilt with infuse them with their own unique color of assorted prints for the binding but if staggered strips and background sense and style through fabric selec- you’d like to use a single binding fabric, stars thrown into the mix. It could tion. There are no rules for color, value, you’ll need ¾ yard. appeal to modern and contempo- or print placement in this pattern, and rary quilters as well as tradition- no matching sets are required; it’s all up A design wall will be very helpful for al quilters—it’s beginner friendly to you! You can use two packs of precut arranging your patches and units before too, with only straight seams and strips, as Natalie did, or you can simply sewing blocks together. There are a lot stitch-and-flip techniques.” cut 2½\"-wide strips from your own fabric of seams in each block; be sure to use a stash. You need a minimum of 58 width- consistent ¼\" seam throughout so all ele- of-fabric precut strips to make the blocks ments of the quilt fit together well. and binding, but feel free to include more for print variety. Natalie pieced her binding with leftover assorted prints from the QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 61
Fabric Requirements Cutting Instructions • Cream solid Fabric yardage assumes 40\" usable width Patches are lettered in order of use. Mea- 4 strips 2½\" x WOF for sashes of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. surements include ¼\" seam allowances. 9 strips 1½\" x WOF for border 9 squares 4½\" (L) • Assorted prints* • Assorted prints 6 rectangles 2½\" x 24½\" (O) 18 rectangles 2½\" x 12½\" (A) 4⅝ yds. total for blocks and binding cut a total of: 9 rectangles 2½\" x 8½\" (C) 9 strips 2¼\"–2½\"-wide (as preferred) 18 rectangles 2½\" x 6½\" (E) • Cream solid x WOF for binding 9 rectangles 2½\" x 5½\" (M) 9 rectangles 2½\" x 14½\" (D) 27 rectangles 2½\" x 4½\" (F) 3¼ yds. for blocks, sashes, and border 45 rectangles 2½\" x 12½\" (A) 27 rectangles 2½\" x 3½\" (G) 9 rectangles 2½\" x 11½\" (J) 117 squares 2½\" (B) • Backing 9 rectangles 2½\" x 10½\" (K) 36 rectangles 1½\" x 2½\" (I) 9 rectangles 2½\" x 9½\" (H) 7⅝ yds. 36 rectangles 2½\" x 8½\" (C) 9 rectangles 2½\" x 7½\" (N) • Batting 36 rectangles 2½\" x 6½\" (E) 27 rectangles 2½\" x 5½\" (M) 86\" x 86\" 18 rectangles 2½\" x 4½\" (F) *Read Planning. 18 rectangles 2½\" x 3½\" (G) NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Sundance collection by Crystal Manning, Grunge by BasicGrey, and Bella Solids, all from Moda Fabrics. Color Play! We made a block using Robert Kaufman's Sky by Jennifer Sampou collection, with a cool metallic print from their Star Maps collection as the background fabric. The subtle ombre prints positively glow against the dark background, changing the mood and aesthetic of this versatile, fun-to-sew block. One block can make the perfect large throw pillow cover. 62 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
Piecing the Blocks 2 Referring to Diagram II, lay out 1 each of unit 1–8, 1 Referring to Stitch-and-Flip in Quilt Basics and to 2 cream A’s, 2 assorted A’s, 5 cream B’s, 1 cream C, 2 assorted C’s, 2 cream E’s, 2 assorted E’s, 3 cream F’s, Diagram I-A and closely watching seam orientation, 1 assorted F, 3 cream G’s, 2 assorted G’s, 1 assorted H, join cream solid B to one end of assorted print A as 4 cream I’s, 1 assorted J, 1 assorted K, 1 cream L, shown to make unit 1. Make 9 unit 1’s total. 1 cream M, 3 assorted M’s, and 1 assorted N as shown. Join patches and units into rows as shown, join rows to A complete block. Make 9 blocks total. B A IB Unit 1 A F Make 9 total EE Diagram I-A GH J U1 K A A A U2 Continuing with the stitch-and-flip technique, refer to FC Diagram I-B and pay close attention to seam orienta- tion to make 9 each of units 2–8 as shown. B U4 U5 U6 LBU3 M G F MI N C E C U8 G U7 ME G M F G I B I B AD CE Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Make 9 total Make 9 total Make 9 total Make 9 total FEC Unit 6 Unit 7 Unit 8 Block Make 9 total Make 9 total Make 9 total Make 9 total Diagram II Diagram I-B March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 63 QuiltingDaily.com
Assembling the Quilt Top 5 Join block rows alternately with sashes Quilting and Finishing NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for fol- as shown to complete quilt center. 7 Layer, baste, and quilt. Alyce machine lowing steps, watching block orientation. 6 Refer to Borders in Quilt Basics. Join quilted allover swirly feathers. Bind 3 Join 3 blocks and 2 cream O’s as shown cream border strips and cut to sizes the quilt. shown in Assembly Diagram. Match- to make block row. Make 3 block rows. ing centers and ends, sew border side strips to quilt; repeat to add top and 4 Join cream 2½\" x WOF strips end-to- bottom strips. end and cut to lengths shown to make 2 sashes. 1½\" x 78½\" O 2½\" x 76½\" 1½\" x 76½\" Assembly Diagram 64 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
Warm Up (or Cool Down) Your Quilts A simple approach to balancing color By Christine E. Barnes Say “color theory” and many Even beginners can discern the visual temperature of colors. quilters’ eyes glaze over, and We naturally associate the warm colors—yellows, reds, and for good reason. Theory sounds oranges—with the sun, heat, and fire. The cool colors—greens, academic and scary; quilting is blues, and violets—suggest meadows, water, and sky. meant to be creative and fun. But there are simple concepts To evaluate the visual temperature of any color, look at my from classic color theory that fabric color wheel. If you draw an imaginary line from red-violet can change forever the way you to yellow-green, the colors on the left—yellows, oranges, and perceive color and the approach reds—are warm. The colors to the right of the line—greens, you take to designing your quilts. blues, and violets—are cool. Yellow-green and red-violet can be Visual temperature is one of those either warm or cool, depending on other colors in the block or concepts, and it is both easy to quilt. Red-violet next to blue, for example, appears warm, while understand and to apply. Let’s take red-violet next to orange feels cooler. Yellow-green looks warmer a closer look. next to true green, yet cooler next to true yellow. Warm and cool colors are easy to distinguish when Colors to the left of the imaginary line between yellow- you see them in groups or side by side. green and red-violet are warm; those to the right are cool. QuiltingDaily.com Color Cue I refer to green and violet as “bridging colors” because they work in almost any quilt design. Why? Each contains equal amounts of a warm and cool color. Green is half yellow, which is warm, and half blue, which is cool. Violet is half red and half blue. If you think your quilt “needs something,” try adding green or violet. March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 65
Color Cue Temperature varies within a color family, too. Green is cool, but yellow-green is warmer (thanks to the greater presence of Many neutrals—black, white, gray, and tan—have a subtle yellow), and blue-green is even cooler (thanks to the greater visual temperature. If you’re having difficulty discerning presence of blue.) In the red family, red-orange feels warmer the warmth or coolness of neutrals, look at them side by than red-violet. side and audition them in a mock-up or portion of your design. A gray with a warm peach cast will have a very What are the take-away lessons of this basic color concept? di erent e ect than a gray with cool, steely undertones. From watching people’s reactions to quilts at quilt shows and guild show-and-tell, I’ve concluded that the eye craves both Visual temperature has an advancing/receding aspect; warm warm and cool colors. That’s one of the reasons we love scrappy colors seem closer, while cool colors seem farther away. Tem- quilts—with so many different fabrics, scrappy quilts are bound perature also sets the mood in a block or a quilt; warm colors to contain a nice mix of visual temperatures. seem energetic, while cool colors are quiet and calming. There’s a reason fast-food restaurants use lively reds, oranges, and yel- lows in their décor and advertising, while a spa surrounds you in soothing greens, blues, and violets. Warm and cool versions of the King’s Crown block Bellagio Pumpkins, 21½\" x 28½\", Sarah Sherwin Roberts. illustrate the impact of visual temperature. Warm Warm and cool neutrals stand out against hot reds, accents in the cool block and cool accents in the red-oranges, and oranges. warm block balance the temperatures. Quilts that sparkle, traditional or Le Papillon Bleu, 22\" x 38\", Diane Ansel. contemporary, almost always use Warm colors in the butterfly body and wings warm and cool colors in unequal complement a range of icy blues and blue-greens. quantities. (Christmas quilts that are half red and half green are one obvi- 66 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023 ous exception.) Because warm colors are more aggressive and cool colors more reserved, the conventional wisdom is that quilts in which the cooler colors predominate have more appeal. But that’s not a hard-and-fast rule. If you prefer lots of warm colors with just a few cool ones, go right ahead—it’s your quilt!
Balance the visual temperature in your quilt with accents of the color or colors roughly opposite on the color wheel. To a fiery red-orange quilt, add touches of cool blue or green to bring down the temperature. To a mostly blue-green scheme, introduce accents of orange, yellow-orange, or red to warm things up. Keep in mind that a very warm accent may jump out, while a very cool accent may get lost. You might try a warm accent that’s more muted to tone things down, or a cool accent that’s brighter to give the design punch. Wings, 70\" x 70\", Jody H. Rusconi. A balance of warm and cool colors, with warm hues predominating, is both harmonious and lively. The Cubist’s Edge, 36\" x 48\", Frances Holliday Alford. Warm red-violets, oranges, pinks, and yellow-greens in the abstract flowers and vases balance the cool background hues in this modular quilt. Learn more about designer, Mixed Messages, 41\" x 41\", Jan Soules. teacher, and author Christine A few cool blues balance the many reds and oranges in this Barnes by visiting her website, original blade design. The somewhat random color placement christinebarnes.com. from block to block gives the quilt a casual, carefree mood. The Quilter's Color Club is available on Amazon and March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 67 ctpub.com. QuiltingDaily.com
I Love This Quilt! Denise McKenna Editorial Director I don’t know about you, but I rarely make the same quilt pattern twice. There are just too many fun designs out there needing to be made! An exception to that rule was the year that four babies were arriving, and I made four versions of the pattern Yellow Brick Road by Atkinson Designs because it was the only way I was going to get them all done, plus this pattern, Rainbow Road. The original Rainbow Road that inspired this pattern was made for my son, Spencer, and his “big boy” bedroom—which was all decked out in a race car theme. Checkerboard-trimmed curtains, cars painted on the wall with glow-in-the-dark headlights, car-shaped throw pillows, the works! The quilt was made using bright solids and, of course, a black and white checkered border. When we decided to pattern it for the magazine, we went a different direction and made it a slightly softer, more feminine version by using small prints. It’s such a versatile pattern that will show off any number of fabrics and is easy to make for a variety of occasions. Choose gold, red, orange, and olive colors for fall; go with a variety of pink and aqua fabrics for a sweet baby girl quilt; or even school colors for your next graduation gift. My next version of this quilt is going to be for me. I picked this wonderful line called Sew Much Fun by Echo Park Paper Co. for Riley Blake Designs. The sewing-themed and floral prints are just the right scales to be shown off in these blocks, and I love the color palette. It’s so fresh and happy! And at 68\" x 80\", it’s just the right size, so I can wrap up in it while I sit in my sewing room and ponder the next version I’ll make! 68 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
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Take a joyride with all of your favorite colors Designed by Denise McKenna Made by Donna Smith Finished Quilt Size 68˝ x 80˝ Number of Blocks & Finished Size 30 Rainbow Road Blocks 12˝ x 12˝ Plan The charming small prints of the Silver Linings in Color collection by Laundry Basket Quilts for Moda Fabrics give life to this cute, fun pattern. Strip piecing ensures the blocks come together quickly. A total of 12 assorted prints, 2 in each color, provide interest to the blocks. To get a scrappier look for this pattern, use more prints in each color and cut shorter strips for the bands. Fabric Requirements Cutting Instructions Piecing the Blocks • 2 Pink prints (blocks) Patches are lettered in order of use. Mea- 1 Referring to Diagram I-A, sew together surements include ¼˝ seam allowances. ½ yd. each pink print 10½˝ x WOF strip to black (cut in order listed) print 2½˝ x WOF strip as shown to • 2 Blue prints (blocks) make pink band. Make 1 band pairing • 2 pink prints, 2 blue prints, 2 yellow each color print with black, for a total ½ yd. each of 12 bands. Cut each band into 15 seg- prints, 2 green prints, 2 purple prints ments 2½˝ wide. • 2 Yellow prints (blocks) and 2 aqua prints—cut from each: 1 strip 10½˝ x width of fabric (WOF) Cut 15 ½ yd. each from • Black print each • 2 Green prints (blocks) band 2½˝ 21 strips 2½˝ x WOF ½ yd. each 2½˝ x WOF • Cream print • 2 Purple prints (blocks) 10½˝ x WOF 9 strips 2½˝ x WOF ½ yd. each • Gray print • 2 Aqua prints (blocks) 9 strips 2½˝ x WOF (binding) ½ yd. each Make 12 total • Black print (blocks, border) (2 each color) Diagram I-A 1⅝ yds. • Cream print (border) ¾ yd. • Gray print (binding) ¾ yd. • Backing 5¼ yds. • Batting size 76˝ x 88˝ 70 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
In same manner and referring to Assembling the Quilt Top make 2 and stitch to sides of quilt. Diagram I-B, sew together 1 each Similarly, sew together 17 four-patches black print and cream print WOF NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for to make top pieced border. Repeat to strips as shown to make black/ make bottom pieced border and sew cream band. Make 9 total and cut following steps watching block place- to top and bottom of quilt. into 140 segments 2½˝ wide. ment and orientation. . 5 Layer, baste and quilt. Donna machine Cut 140 2½˝ 3 Sew 6 rows of 5 blocks each. Stitch quilted allover spiraling swirls. Bind with gray print. rows together. 4 Sew together 18 four-patches as shown to make side pieced border; 2½˝ x WOF Make 9 Diagram I-B 2 Stitch together 1 each pink seg- ment, blue segment, yellow seg- ment, green segment, purple seg- ment and aqua segment as shown to make Rainbow Road Block (Diagram II-A). Make 30 total. Make 30 total Diagram II-A Referring to Diagram II-B, sew together 2 black/cream segments as shown to make four-patch. Make 70. Make 70 Diagram II-B Assembly Diagram QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 71
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ZigZag Fantasy As winter zigzags into spring, a spectacular quilt captures the moment. Quilt Designed & Made by Judith Sandstrom Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size 78\" x 96\" Finished Blocks 12 Block W 9\" x 9\" 12 Block X 9\" x 9\" 8 Block Y 9\" x 9\" 12 Block Z 18\" x 18\" “I wanted to take a somewhat Planning traditional block and place it in a completely new setting to give it a We couldn’t have said it better! contemporary look,” Judith said. “Rather than using traditional While this pattern is rated intermediate sashing and rows of blocks, I (due to the combination of patch sizes, decided to give it a central focus techniques, and variety of units and and pick up the center motifs blocks), it is a design a confident begin- on the top and bottom. I like the ner can successfully assemble. The main way the zigzag gives it a sense challenges would be patch organization of motion. I am pleased that the and accurate piecing of the units and overall effect looks complicated, blocks. A vertical design wall will be but it’s really quite simple and helpful for arranging units and blocks easy. I think this design would before sewing. Study the quilt photo and work well in any color combina- note that Judith used a teal print in all the tion as long as there is su cient blocks and a similar-looking but different contrast between the colors, as teal floral for the pieced border. Remem- well as a combination of light ber to use a consistent ¼\" seam allow- and dark fabrics to complement ance so all elements fit together well. each other.” We don’t often get the chance to feature hand-quilting; what a treat that Judith finished her quilt by hand! It’s simple, economical, and a lovely finishing touch that makes her beautiful quilt even more special. QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 73
Fabric Requirements Fabric yardage assumes 40\" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. • Gold print 1¼ yds. for blocks • Teal print 2⅜ yds. for blocks • Navy print 3⅜ yds. for blocks, border, and binding • Cream tonal 2¼ yds. for blocks • Teal floral 1⅛ yds. for border • Backing 7⅝ yds. • Batting 86\" x 104\" NOTE: Fabrics in the quilt shown are from the Valencia collection by Dan Morris for QT Fabrics. Cutting Instructions Patches are lettered in order of use. Mea- surements include ¼\" seam allowances. • Gold print 12 squares 6⅞\" (A) 12 squares 6½\" (E) 16 squares 3⅞\" (B) • Teal print 40 squares 6⅞\" (A) 12 squares 3⅞\" (B) 48 squares 3½\" (D) • Navy print 10 strips 2¼\"–2½\"-wide (as preferred) x WOF for binding 28 squares 6⅞\" (A) 12 squares 3⅞\" (B) 48 rectangles 3½\" x 6½\" (C) 2 rectangles 3½\" x 5\" (F) 44 squares 3½\" (D) • Cream tonal 16 squares 6⅞\" (A) 72 rectangles 3½\" x 6½\" (C) 64 squares 3½\" (D) • Teal floral 9 strips 3½\" x WOF for border 74 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
Piecing the Blocks March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 75 1 Referring to Triangle-Squares in Quilt Basics and to Diagram I-A, use gold print A’s and teal print A’s to make 24 unit 1’s as shown. Unit 1 Make 24 Diagram I-A In the same manner, referring to Diagram I-B, use teal A’s and navy print A’s to make 56 unit 2’s. Unit 2 Make 56 Diagram I-B QuiltingDaily.com
Using the same technique and refer- Similarly, referring to Diagram II-B 4 Referring to Diagram IV-A and watch- ring to Diagram I-C, use gold B’s and and noting mirror image color place- navy B’s to make 24 unit 3’s, teal B’s ment, join teal and navy D’s to corners ing unit orientation carefully, sew and cream tonal B’s to make 24 unit 4’s, of cream C to make 12 unit 7’s as together unit 1, unit 3, unit 4, unit 6, and cream B’s and gold B’s to make shown. and teal D as shown to make block W. 8 unit 5’s as shown. Make 12 block W’s. Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 7 D Make 24 Make 24 Make 8 Make 12 Block W Diagram I-C Diagram II-B Make 12 Diagram IV-A 2 Referring Stitch-and-Flip in Quilt 3 Continuing with the stitch-and-flip Basics and to Diagram II-A, join navy technique and referring to Diagram III, print D to top left corner of cream C as join cream D’s to opposite corners shown. Join teal D to adjacent corner of gold E as shown. Join cream D’s to as shown to complete unit 6. Make both remaining corners of E as shown 12 unit 6’s. to complete unit 8. Make 12 unit 8’s. C E D D D D D D Unit 8 Make 12 Diagram III Unit 6 Make 12 Diagram II-A 76 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
Referring to Diagram IV-B and noting 5 Referring to Diagram V, join 1 unit 2, 6 Sew together 4 unit 2’s, 4 navy C’s, orientation is mirror image to block W, use unit 1’s, unit 3’s, unit 4’s, unit 7’s, 1 unit 5, 2 navy D’s, and 2 cream D’s 4 cream C’s, and 1 unit 8 as shown in and teal D’s to make 12 block X’s as as shown to make block Y. Make Diagram VI to make block Z. Make shown. 8 block Y ’s. 12 block Z’s. C C DD Block X Make 12 Diagram IV-B Block Y Make 8 Diagram V QuiltingDaily.com Block Z Make 12 Diagram VI March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 77
Assembling the Quilt Top 10 Sew rows together in order shown to Quilting and Finishing NOTE: Refer to Assembly Diagram for complete quilt center. 12 Layer, baste, and quilt. Judith hand following steps, closely watching block 11 Refer to Borders in Quilt Basics. quilted straight lines ¼\" from seams throughout the blocks and in the bor- placement and orientation. Join teal floral border strips and cut der. Bind the quilt. to sizes shown in Assembly Diagram. 7 Make top row by joining 4 block W’s Join 43¼\"-long strips to both sides of navy F as shown to make side border. alternately with 4 block X’s as shown. Make 2. Matching centers and ends, sew side borders to quilt. Sew navy D’s Repeat to make bottom row. to both ends of remaining border strips; join to top and bottom of quilt. 8 Sew 2 rows of 4 block Z’s each. 9 Make top center row with 2 block W’s, 2 block X’s, 4 block Y’s, and 2 block Z’s as shown. Repeat to make bottom center row. D 3½\" x 72½\" 3½\" x 43¼\" F 3½\" x 43¼\" Assembly Diagram 78 McCall’s Quilting March/April 2023
Pattern Index 12 20 26 Cider Mill Petal Pillow Whoopsie Daisy 32 42 46 Scarlet Garden Trails Sketchbook Daisy Dreams 56 60 Mardi Gras Magic Matchstick Stars 68 72 Rainbow Road Zigzag Fantasy QuiltingDaily.com March/April 2023 McCall’s Quilting 79
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