Sommaire pour Spring 2026 de Quiltmaker

There's something comforting about starting a project with what we know. A familiar block. A trusted color palette. A technique that's been passed down. Quilting has always been about connection—between makers, between generations, between hands and fabric. And yet, quilting never stands still. That's where modern traditionalism lives. In this issue, you'll see classics nudged in new directions. Our creative designers experimented, simplified, exaggerated, and reimagined. The result is a collection of quilts that feel grounded, personal, and very much in the moment. You will find timeless blocks in fresh layouts—like the two sizes of Hourglass blocks arranged in Timepiece by Dawn Fisher Polomski, or the columns of colorful Bear Paw blocks in Line Leader by Chris Varvares. Discover projects that honor quilting's past while happily playing with where to…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 64" × 72" Finished Units 4" “I like to sketch out quilt ideas onto grid paper first and then take the idea further in EQ8. For this design, I reduced the overall size and number of units; otherwise, it would have been huge! Normally, I do not gravitate towards bright colors, but I enjoy the challenge of working outside of my comfort zone. It allows me to think outside the box and helps me to grow as a designer. I love that the quilt is so bold but also so simple in its construction.” - Kristie materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Cream Solid ∙ 1¼ yards for units Aqua, Dark Pink, and Light Orange Solids ∙ ⅝ yard each for…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 73" × 73" Finished Units 6" and 6½" “This quilt was inspired by the colorful, feel-good energy I experienced through music television and designs that filled my childhood with joy. The bold circles and sunny palette bring back so many happy memories for me. Its 1970s style echoes the spirit of a time when everything felt cheerful and full of possibility. Creating this quilt brought back that same sense of happiness I felt as a little girl singing along to the TV. This bold geometric style is very versatile. The blocks can easily be turned and laid out in any direction. Switch to pastel fabrics in cotton candy pink, buttery yellow, and mint green and it might look like an ice cream shop. Baby colors like powder blue,…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 75" × 87½" Finished Blocks 12½" “ I love combining old and new and feeling like I might be able to inspire a young quilter to make a modern quilt from antique blocks. Kind of like the warm feeling you get when you see older people interacting with children. “This quilt looks complicated, but it was so easy to make! I created a template for the Orange Peel and traced it onto interfacing to avoid any curved piecing. The curved blocks can be made more quickly than the pieced ones! It was really fun to lay the blocks out in various ways and see how different they all looked. It can be very individualized.” - Coleen materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless…

We invite you to submit your original designs to be considered for publication in Quiltmaker, McCall's Quilting, and Fons & Porter's Love of Quilting and Quick + Easy Quilts magazines. What we look for: ∙ Traditional, contemporary, modern, whimsical, and seasonal designs. ∙ Home decor items, totes, etc. ∙ Techniques including appliqué, foundation piecing, and hand embroidery. ∙ Sizes from table runner to bed size. ∙ Quilts for children and babies. ∙ Quilts designed for precuts like 2½" strips, 5" and 10" squares. ∙ Pattern writing experience is not required. We diagram the quilt and write the pattern. ∙ Articles about quilting. Submission Guidelines All submissions must be original, unpublished designs. This includes patterns in the store in which you work, in classes you conduct, on your website or online…

Modern Machine Quilting By Catherine Redford Modern Machine Quilting is one of those books you'll want to keep within arm's reach of your sewing machine. In this revised and expanded edition, Catherine Redford breaks down both walking-foot and free-motion quilting into manageable, confidence-building steps. Her clear instructions demonstrate how to combine straight-line quilting with more intricate free-motion designs, providing ample creative flexibility. Whether you're quilting your very first top or looking to freshen up your style, this book offers plenty of practical tips—and just enough inspiration to make you want to start quilting right away. ctpub.com Creative Tiles Design Wall System Transform any smooth wall into a convenient workspace for organizing and arranging your quilt blocks with the Creative Tiles Design Wall System from Maywood Studio. The pack includes 12…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 63″ × 59¾″ Finished Sections 8″, 10¾″, and 11¼″ “My Savannah Spring design came together as my husband and I were planning another trip to Savannah, Georgia. One of our favorite features of Savannah is the downtown squares. And while the squares in the quilt design are not a literal interpretation of Savannah, I loved the idea of using these squares and their monuments as inspiration. The funky square-in-a-square design is a modern take on a traditional block, and the two-color asymmetric background is another modern twist. The color selections were inspired by spring, and modern design.” the use of high contrast solids is a hallmark of - Debora materials Fabric yardage assumes 40″ usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Lime Solid ∙ 1⅜ yards…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 71" × 105" Finished Blocks 20", 10" Sarah has combined traditional elements with contemporary design. Two familiar star blocks are set against a clean white background and arranged in an asymmetrical layout. The result is a design that honors quilting heritage while embracing modern principles of scale, movement, and negative space. This pattern is perfect for quilters who love traditional blocks but enjoy experimenting with modern composition. It's a quilt that feels comfortably familiar yet unmistakably modern. materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. White Print #1 ∙ 1⅛ yards for blocks Light Pink Tonal ∙ ⅝ yard for blocks Medium Purple Tonal ∙ ½ yard for blocks Medium Green Solid ∙ 1 fat quarter for blocks (a fat quarter is…

1 Cut strips for binding 1½”-wide. Cut strips for the accent (piping) 1¾” wide. Join strips end-to-end using diagonal seams to make two long strips, one for binding and one for the accent. 2 Sew the long strips together with right sides facing and offsetting the strips slightly so seams don't hit at the same place. Press seam toward the binding fabric, the fold the pieced binding in half lengthwise with wrong sides together and aligning raw edges; press. 3 Attach binding to the back of the quilt with the accent fabric face up, mitering corners and joining ends in the usual manner. 4 Press the binding away from the quilt as shown, then fold the binding to the front of the quilt. 5 Stitch in the ditch between the…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 60" × 60" Finished Blocks 3", 3" × 6", 3" × 9", 3" × 12", 6", 6" × 9", 6” × 12", 9", 9" × 12", 12" “This quilt was inspired by the traditional log cabin block. It's simple to make as it only requires strips of fabric. The optical illusion is created simply by manipulating the shape of the block in one direction or the other. While the look is more modern, the blocks have a yellow center to represent a light in the window. The quilt is a bird's-eye view looking down on little houses that surround the town square.” – Mary Kay materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Yellow Solid ∙ ½ yard for blocks Lime Green…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 56" × 56" Finished Blocks 12" This quilt is all about letting classic blocks breathe. Five bold blocks take center stage, each pairing a Churn Dash nestled inside a Sawtooth Star for a fresh, layered look. A playful pinwheel border adds just the right amount of movement. All the negative space around the blocks leaves plenty of room to showcase custom quilting. It's a clean, modern design with a nod to tradition—and lots of space to make it your own. materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Assorted Light Prints ∙ ½ yard total for blocks Assorted Medium/Dark Prints and Tonals ∙ ⅞ yard total for blocks Cream Tonal ∙ 3⅜ yards for blocks, sections, patches, and borders Red Print ∙…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 42" × 42" Finished Blocks 6" “I have always loved Log Cabin quilts. I recently finished a quilt made from Log Cabin blocks, and I wondered what else I could do with it. The idea of super-sizing it came to me, and I pondered whether I could make the logs from pieced blocks rather than a single fabric. This quilt is also a nod to my husband, who grew up in a log cabin. I think this would be fun to make as a pair, reversing the colors on the second quilt, for a set of siblings or twins.” - Katie materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Tan Solid ∙ ½ yard for blocks White Print #1 ∙ ½ yard for…

Let's celebrate blocks from Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks series! Every great quilt starts with a single block. In each issue, we'll revisit a favorite design from our 100 Block series and give it a fresh look. We'll play with color and fabric to see how a single block can change its mood, style, and personality— and then show you how it shines in a full quilt layout. It's a fun reminder that one single block can spark countless creative ideas. Join the party and stitch along to create your own 12" block! Who says one block can't have all the fun?…

Bold, graphic, and just a little bit cosmic, Galaxy X is a block that really shines! At first glance, the design feels clean and modern, but a fun reveal happens when multiple blocks are joined. Those corner patches line up to form striking stars that seem to sparkle across the quilt surface. Th is 12" block is surprisingly easy to assemble. The stitch-and-flip technique makes quick work of the units—so you can focus on playing with fabrics and layout instead of complicated construction. The deep blue background in our new version sets the stage, allowing sunny yellow corner patches to glow like stars against a night sky. Or try a high-contrast mix of black-and-white prints paired with a bright solid in the corners for a completely different vibe. The on-point…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 52" × 66" Finished Blocks 6" and 13" “Placing the traditional Hourglass block in a modern, asymmetric layout with complementary colors lends a bold, graphic look to this project. I particularly enjoy how this design encourages adaptation to a quilter's favorite color combinations against either a dark or light background.” - Dawn materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Cream Tonal ∙ 3⅛ yards for blocks and patches Medium Blue Solid ∙ ⅜ yard for blocks and patches Dark Blue Solid ∙ ⅝ yard for blocks and patches Dark Orange Solid ∙ ⅜ yard for blocks and patches Medium Orange Solid ∙ 1 fat quarter for blocks (a fat quarter is approximately 18" × 20") Backing ∙ 3⅝ yards, plus ⅝ yard…

EASY Finished Size 56" × 72" Finished Blocks 8" “Sisterhood is the perfect quilt for a springtime display. Simple Four-Patches are framed with light and dark fabrics, creating a wonderful texture across the design. “During the COVID pandemic, my sister and I each made this, hers in blues and mine in pink and grays. It provided a sorely needed connection in those tumultuous times. Chains have come to symbolize the bond that links sisters. The frames around the Four-Patches represent how we each choose our path, yet we remain linked. Sisterhood, with its simple, meaningful design, is a stylish project any quilter would enjoy making and be proud to display.” – Lyn materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Assorted Dark, Light, and Medium…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 64" × 64" Finished Units 4" “We love the look of a center block overlapping other blocks; it creates visual interest and depth throughout the quilt. This is based on a traditional Carpenter's Star block. And although it appears this quilt might have inset seams and be much harder to piece, it actually couldn't be easier for a beginner quilter. Triangle-Squares and rotation of those units, plus some clever combination of fabrics, is all that's required.” – Linda and Carl materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Light Orange and Medium Orange Tonals ∙ ⅜ yard each for units Navy Tonal ∙ 1¾ yards for units, patches, and binding 4 Dark Tonals in Blue, Pink, Purple, and Teal ∙ ⅜ yard each…

INTERMEDIATE Finished Size 18" × 24" Finished Blocks 6" “I started playing with a traditional block and kept manipulating it until it was totally different; I am in awe of the look of curved piecing, but I'm not very good at it. Then, as I was trying to decide on fabrics, that bold orange print kept jumping out at me. I have lots of it because I love it so much, but it doesn't usually work for the appliqué I design, and it keeps getting put back on the shelf. I thought it might get lost in the parts of the flowers, but it looks awesome! Tulips are one of my favorite flowers to design around, and I am excited to find a new way to create one in fabric.” –…

EASY Finished Size 54" × 63" Finished Blocks 9" “The Bear Paw is a traditional block that I find versatile and very fun to play with. I love how the feel of the block changes when it is rotated, placed on point, or when four of them are combined with sashing. Enlarging the block also gave it a different feel. Movement occurred with all facing the same direction. On walks with my 5-year-old granddaughter, she wants everyone to take turns being the line leader. So are these bear paws following the line leader moving up or tumbling down?” – Chris materials Fabric yardage assumes 40" usable width of fabric (WOF) unless otherwise noted. Dark Blue Solid ∙ 2¼ yards for blocks, patches, and binding Fuchsia Solid ∙ ½ yard for…

Getting Started About our Patterns We recommend that you read all of the instructions before starting a project and that you cut and sew one block before cutting all of your fabric. Using a rotary cutter, mat, and an acrylic ruler, cut the shape to the size indicated in the cutting list. Pressing tabs indicate the direction to press the seam allowances. Our patterns list finished block sizes, which are typically ½" smaller than unfinished block sizes because they do not include seam allowances. Basic Quilting Supplies ∙ Rotary cutter and mat ∙ Acrylic ruler: Many shapes and sizes are available; a good one to start with is 6" × 24" with ¼" and ⅛" markings ∙ Scissors: A separate pair for paper and fabric ∙ Sewing machine ∙ ¼"…