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McCall's Quilting October 2008 issue

McCall's Quilting, October 2008

"Golden Autumn"

The days are growing shorter, but memories of bright leaves, green grass, and blue skies will warm you all winter long. Fabrics from the "Portugal" collection by April Cornell for Moda evoke the sunniest of days in the fun-to-piece design.

Kit for this quilt is available on this website. Click here.

Golden Autumn, copyrighted by Gerri Robinson

McCall's Quilting, August 2008

"Sweet & Easy"

A sweet and easy quilt perfect for the summer!

Kit for this quilt is available on this website. Click here.

Sweet & Easy, copyrighted by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, February 2008

McCall's Quilting, February 2008

"Buttoned Up Pinwheels"

This bright twin size quilt appeals to girls of all ages.  Features fabric from the Garden Party collection by Gerri Robinson for Troy.

Buttoned Up Pinwheels, copyrighted by Gerri Robinson
     
McCall's Quilting, December 2007

McCall's Quilting, December 2007
"Red, White and Wonderful"

Piece a lovely throw with a subtly seasonal color scheme.

Red, White and Wonderful, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, December 2007

McCall's Quilting, December 2007
"Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 6 of 6"

The final clue for this 6 part mystery!  Assemble your 2007 Mystery Quilt, then embellish with hot-fix gemstones!

Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 6 of 6
McCall's Quilting, October 2007

McCall's Quilting, October 2007
"Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 5 of 6"

Round 5 of our Mystery Quilt series pairs simple piecing and lovely appliqué to complete our final border.

Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 5 of 6
McCall's Quilting August 2007

McCall's Quilting, August 2007
"Tiptoe Through The Tulips"

Plant a bed of bright blooms, surrounded by a charming picket fence.  Sunshine fabrics by April Cornell for Moda will get your garden growing in no time!

Tiptoe Through The Tulips, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting August 2007

McCall's Quilting, August 2007
"Remember When"

Birds chirp, breezes caress, and the scent of flowers is in the air.  Enjoy afternoon nap wrapped in this lovely quilt, featuring fabrics from the Eliza collection by Anna Griffin for Windham Fabrics.
 

Remember When, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting August 2007

McCall's Quilting, August 2007
"Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 4 of 6"

Round 4 of our Mystery Quilt series features easy piecing, a touch of embroidery, and appliquéd swags, combined for a beautiful butterfly border.

Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 4 of 6
McCall's Quilting, June 2007

McCall's Quilting, June 2007
"Summer Sleepover"

Planning a pajama party for grown up girls? Moda’s Sanctuary collection by 3 Sisters has everything you’ll need for sweet stylish slumbers. Ruffled and textured fabrics add exquisite detail to this lovely quilt.

 
Summer Sleepover
McCall's Quilting, June 2007

McCall's Quilting, June 2007
"Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 3 of 6"

Round 3 of our Mystery Quilt series involves simple piecing and careful fabric placement. Take a break from appliqué until Round 4.

Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 3 of 6
McCall's Quilting, April 2007

McCall's Quilting, April 2007
"Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 2 of 6"

Round 2 of our Mystery Quilt series features basic piecing and sweet appliqué.  It's fast and easy... you'll be ready for Round 3 in no time.

Hearts-All-A-Flutter 2, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, February 2007

McCall's Quilting, February 2007
"Hearts-All-A-Flutter, Part 1 of 6"

It's a mystery!  Join us as we make this beautiful round-robin style quilt, one section at a time.  Round 1 is representative of the style of the entire quilt.  It's soft, sweet, very appealing, and features butterfly, heart, and ribbon appliqué motifs as well as beginning to intermediate level piecing.  Your heart will be aflutter when you see the gorgeous quilt you've created, step by step!

Hearts-All-A-Flutter, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, April 2007

McCall's Quilting, April 2007
"Russian Sage"

This captivating quilt vibrates with the colors of a gypsy caravan.  Fabrics from the Belle collection by Westminster Fibers give this throw an exotically contemporary look.

"Russian Sage", by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, December 2006

McCall's Quilting, December 2006
"Peppermint & Holly"

Light up your holidays with a welcoming winter quilt.  A distinctive design, this throw features beautiful fabrics by April Cornell for Moda.

Peppermint & Holly, by Gerri Robinson
McCalls Quilting, Oct 2006

McCall's Quilting, October 2006
"Americana"

Need a stunning quilt for a military family member, or just to show your patriot pride?  This all-American design, made with woven cottons and over-dyed wools from Moda's Nantucket collection, is a real Yankee Doodle dandy!

Americana, by Gerri Robinson
McCalls Quilting, Jun 2006

McCall's Quilting, June 2006
"Made For Each Other"

Indulge in this romantic quilt and matching throw.

"Chains of Love" - The center of this quilt is a rectangle of border stripe fabric embellished with crocheted trim and buttons.

Chains of Love, by Gerri Robinson
McCalls Quilting, Jun 2006

McCall's Quilting, June 2006
"Buttons & Beaus" - The flying geese units in this quilt feature pin-tucked fabric, and are embellished with buttons, giving it a delightful texture.

Buttons & Beaus, by Gerri Robinson
McCalls Quilting, Jun 2006

McCall's Quilting, June 2006
"American Sweetheart"

Stars and hearts show how much you love your country - country quilts and the good old red, white, and blue!  Sure to please any fan of Americana, this quilt stitches up quickly and easily. 

American Sweetheart, by Gerri Robinson
McCalls Quilting, Feb 2006

McCall's Quilting, February 2006
"A Designer's Challenge: Illusions - His and Hers"

Gerri was challenged to use this exciting new fabric collection from Kings Road Imports to create two quilts with completely different looks.

"Hers" has a decidedly feminine feel, with floral appliqué and liberal use of soft springtime colors.

A Designer's Challenge: Illusions - Hers, by Gerri Robinson
McCalls Quilting, Feb 2006

McCall's Quilting, February 2006
"A Designer's Challenge: Illusions - His and Hers"

"His" relies on strong, simple lines and darker, autumnal fabric tones to create a more masculine impression.

A Designer's Challenge: Illusions - His, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, Dec 2005

McCall's Quilting, December 2005
"Holiday Beauty"

Cuddle up with this elegant lap quilt and watch the snow fly… you'll have plenty of time for relaxing with the speedy construction of these simple, effective blocks.

 

Holiday Beauty, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, Jun 2005

McCall's Quilting, June 2005
"Cottage Wreaths"

Gerri's intriguing patchwork design is made up of simple pieced squares sewn together in horizontal rows! All pieced squares are constructed using a simple "corner sew and clip" technique. The appliqués on the featured quilt were added with a light fusible web after the quilt top was assembled. Quilting secures the appliqués in place and adds a lovely texture to the quilt.

Cottage Wreaths, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, Jun 2005

McCall's Quilting, June 2005
"Star Light"

... star bright... the stars you'll cuddle with every night... Gerri Robinson's sophisticated color palette is just the thing for cool evenings spent curled up with a good book. Make a wish...

Star Light, by Gerri Robinson
McCall's Quilting, Feb 2005

McCall's Quilting, February 2005
"Frosted Candy"

 U R So Sweet! Please be my Valentine! Fabrics by Holly Holderman for Lakehouse add sweetness to this bright, cheerful quilt. Gerri arranged most of her Framed Four-patch blocks so that the longest striped pieces are on the bottom.

Frosted Candy, by Gerri Robinson