Category Archives: QM Issues

These posts have to do with a specific edition of Quiltmaker.

Back to Hexies: Moda’s Honeycombs

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Diane Harris

We’ve been talking about hexagons recently, because the May/June issue of Quiltmaker is full of them. Three great projects featuring different looks and techniques will keep you sewing for a long time. But I wondered what other hexagon products were … Continue reading →

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EQ Boutique Fun

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Paula

One of the awesome things about working here at Quiltmaker magazine is working with great companies like Electric Quilt. We get to see what’s new, play with new products, and pass on our thoughts, experiences and opinions to our readers. … Continue reading →

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A Bit About the Infinite Hexagon

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Diane Harris

Our May/June issue has a theme of “Hooked on Hexagons.” I hope you have your copy with its four great hexie projects. We’re taking some time on the blog to talk about hexagons and their possibilities. It’s been a lot … Continue reading →

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QM Rocks the Blocks: Giveaways!

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Diane Harris

Today’s the day!   Quilts from Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks Spring ’13 edition officially appears today at quilt shops and newsstands. It’s the one where QM Rocks the Blocks! Get it locally if you can. If that’s not possible, you’ll find … Continue reading →

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The Math of 150 Quiltmakers; Giveaway!

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Diane Harris

Today’s the day the March/April ’13 issue of Quiltmaker officially goes on sale. We’re very excited about this issue—it’s our 150th! One hundred and fifty regular issues, times an average of 10 patterns, is 1,500 quilt patterns. View this issue’s … Continue reading →

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Think Spring! QM’s March/April Issue

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Diane Harris

It’s always nice to think about the end of winter and the coming of spring, and the March/April ’13 issue of Quiltmaker will help you do just that. It’s arriving in mailboxes now and will be in stores by next … Continue reading →

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The Quilt with a Mind of Its Own

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Diane Harris

This year’s QM staff challenge was based on the book Surprise Yourself! by Charlotte Angotti and Debbie Caffrey. We could use four basic units for these quilts: Four Patch, half- and quarter-square triangles and Flying Geese; we could add squares … Continue reading →

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QM Staff Challenge

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Diane Harris

Every year our staff holds a challenge. The rules are different each time. This year’s challenge was based on the book Surprise Yourself! by Debbie Caffrey and Charlotte Angotti. The authors were invited to sew along with us. We saw … Continue reading →

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Big Block Baby Quilts: A New Idea

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Diane Harris

It’s always fun to brainstorm with other staff members here at Quiltmaker. The ideas begin to flow and grow and pretty soon we have a whole long list. There are always more ideas than there is time and manpower but … Continue reading →

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A Challenge: Charlotte Angotti Surprises Herself!

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Diane Harris

Yesterday we shared here about Debbie Caffrey’s design process during Quiltmaker‘s annual staff challenge. Today we’re featuring a quilt by Charlotte Angotti, who co-authored the book on which our challenge was based. Surprise Yourself! follows co-authors Charlotte and Debbie as … Continue reading →

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