Dressed to the Nines - McCalls Quilting

&Dressed tothe NinesAn ebook publication from McCall’s Quilting and Quick Quilts.For personal use only, not to be sold or reproduced.36 9Table of ContentsPesto Presto 3Nine-Patch Fondant 6Nana’s Nine-Patch 9Visit us online at McCallsQuilting.com or QuickQuilts.com

pestoprestofast, fresh, green, andoh, so tasty!✱ quick& easyDesigned byAnn WeberFinished QuiltSize60½˝ x 60½˝Number ofBlocks &Finished Size4 DoubleNine-PatchBlocks9˝ x 9˝16 Nine-PatchChainVariationBlocks9˝ x 9˝16 Nine-PatchChain Blocks9˝ x 9˝shop8 assorted black/white prints/textures(blocks, border)⅜ yd. each8 assorted white/black prints/textures (blocks, border) ⅜ yd. eachAssorted green prints andtextures (blocks)1½-1¾ yds. total*Assorted white/black medium printsand textures (blocks, border) ⅞-1⅛ yds. totalBlack/white print (binding) ¾ yd.Backing4 yds.BattingTwin size*See Plan.planVibrant and bold, this quilt adds afresh feeling to any room. If you’vebeen collecting black and white fabrics,then you’ll love this stash-smashingpattern. Notice that Ann chose to substituteseveral white-on-white squaresfor white/black medium print/texturesquares. Do likewise if you wish.cut8 assorted black/white prints and textures—cutfrom each:5 strips 1½˝ x width of fabric (WOF)8 assorted white/black prints and textures—cutfrom each:4 strips 1½˝ x WOFAssorted green prints and textures—cut a total of:144 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝Assorted white/black medium printsand textures*—cut a total of:72 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝Black/white print7 strips 2½ X WOF (binding)*See Plan.Dressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 3

6 Note: Refer to Assembly Diagramand photos for following steps.Watching orientation, stitch 6 rowsof 6 blocks each. Stitch rows together.7 Sew 6 pieced strips together end toend. Make 2 and stitch to sides ofquilt. Stitch 6 pieced strips togetherto make top/bottom border, adding1 nine-patch to each end. Make 2and stitch to top/bottom of quilt.8 Layer, baste, and quilt. Ann machineditch quilted around the nine-patchesand squares. Wavy lines are centeredon all vertical and horizontalrows. Bind with black/white print.designer information… Ann Weberand Joanne Rowicki are The Gingham Girls, a sisterdesign team with their own quilting business. To seemore of their designs, visit www.ginghamgirls.biz, oremail them at info@ginghamgirls.biz for furtherinformation.Dressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 5

✱ quickscrapDesigned bySue Keck andSue Shipman of FriendshipDesignsMachine Quilted byMarcia StevensFinished Quilt Size75½˝ x 92˝Number of Blocks & FinishedSize270 Nine-Patch Blocks 3˝ x 3˝nine-patch fondantclassic beauty with a fun pieced borderplanNine-patch blocks are great for using up scraps! Be sure to use a goodmixture of light, medium and dark fabrics. Blocks can be made using 5colorful 1½˝ squares and 4 squares of lights or just the opposite! (SeeDiagram I.) This quilt shows both arrangements in the blocks, and thevariety adds extra sparkle. The pieced border is also made from 1½˝squares, so nothing goes to waste!Note that Sue changed the color of the setting triangles from pink to whitein the upper right corner, adding even more scrappy charm. Our directionswill lead you to use all pink setting triangles, but there is enough whiteyardage to cut 1 white 6½˝ square (cut diagonally twice and discard 2) and1 white 4˝ square (cut diagonally and discard 1) if you choose.Dressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 6

✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱shopAssorted light, mediumand dark prints/solids 4⅝-5 yds.(blocks, pieced border) totalWhite-on-white print(setting squares, innerand 3rd border, binding) 4⅜ yds.Pink print (setting triangles,outer border) 1⅜ yds.Backing (piece widthwise) 7⅛ yds.BattingQueen size✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱ ✱cutAssorted light, medium and darkprints/solidscut 270 sets of:5 matching squares 1½˝ x 1½˝cut 270 sets of:4 matching squares 1½˝ x 1½˝cut a total of:298 squares 1½˝ x 1½˝White-on-white print*10 strips 2½˝ x width of fabric(WOF) for binding*2 strips 2¼˝ x 80˝, pieced from4 WOF strips*2 strips 2⅜˝ x 72˝, pieced from4 WOF strips*2 strips 2˝ x 87˝, pieced from5 WOF strips*2 strips 2¾˝ x 77˝, pieced from4 WOF strips238 squares 3½˝ x 3½˝Pink/white print*2 strips 2˝ x 90˝, pieced from5 WOF strips*2 strips 3˝ x 80˝, pieced from4 WOF strips16 squares 6½˝ x 6½˝, cut in halftwice diagonally to make 64quarter-square triangles(2 left over)2 squares 4˝ x 4˝, cut in halfdiagonally to make 4half-square triangles*Cut first.sew1 Before starting, pair set of 5 assorted matching 1½˝squares with set of 4 assorted matching 1½˝ squaresin pleasing combination. Arrange and sew 3 rows of 3squares each using paired set of squares (Diagram I).Sew rows together to make Nine-Patch Block. Make270 total.Make 270 totalDiagram IDressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 7

2 Note: The setting triangles on all edges and cornersare cut slightly oversized to allow trimming quilt edgeseven after assembly. Referring to Assembly Diagram,arrange and sew 32 diagonal rows using pink 6½˝quarter-square triangles, blocks, and white 3½˝squares. Sew rows together. Stitch pink 4˝ half-squaretriangles to corners. Trim edges even.3 Stitch white 80˝ strips to sides; trim even with top andbottom. Sew white 72˝ strips to top/bottom; trim evenwith sides. Trim quilt to 67½˝ x 80½˝ if needed. Stitch2 strips of 80 assorted 1½˝ squares each. Sew tosides of quilt. Sew 2 strips of 69 assorted 1½˝ squareseach; stitch to top/bottom.4 Sew white 87˝ strips to sides; trim even. Stitch white77˝ strips to top/bottom; trim even. Sew pink 90˝strips to sides; trim even. Stitch remaining pink strips totop/bottom; trim even.5 Layer, baste, and quilt. Marcia machine ditch quiltedthe blocks and added a small meander on the whitesquares and borders. Bind with white print.2” x 90”2” x 87”1½”4”6½”2¼” x 80”3½”3” x 80”2¾” x 77”2⅜” x 72”further informationTo see more of Sue Keck’s and SueShipman’s patterns, visit their website atfriendshipquiltdesigns.com.Assembly DiagramDressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 8

Nana’sNinePatchFinished Quilt Size56¾˝ x 63⅝˝Designed byLYNN LISTERMachineQuilted byKAREN NIEMINumber of Blocksand Finished Size42 Nine-Patch on Point Blocks5⅜˝ x 5⅜˝PlanningThe cream/black fabric Lynn usedfor her inner border is a distinctiveweave known as ticking stripe. Theticking and the red/black check givethis scrappy quilt extra elements ofold-fashioned charm.Fabric RequirementsAssorted prints (blocks, 2¼-2½sashing posts) yds. totalBlack texture (sashing) 1⅛ yds.Cream/black stripe (1stborder)½ yd.*Gold print (2nd border) ¼ yd.Red/black check (3rdborder)⅜ yd.Black/tan print (4thborder, binding) 1⅞ yds.Backing (piece widthwise)3¾ yds.BattingTwin size*Yardage is based on fabric with40˝ of usable width, with stripesrunning parallel to selvage.Cutting InstructionsAssorted printscut 42 sets of:5 matching squares 1¾˝ x 1¾˝cut 42 sets of:4 matching squares 1¾˝ x 1¾˝cut 42 sets of:2 matching squares 3¾˝ x 3¾˝,cut in half diagonally to make 4half-square trianglescut a total of:56 squares 2˝ x 2˝Black texture97 strips 2˝ x 5⅞˝Cream/black stripe4 strips 2¼˝ x 56˝, pieced from 6width of fabric (WOF) stripsGold print4 strips 1˝ x 58˝, pieced from 6WOF stripsRed/black check4 strips 1½˝ x 60˝, pieced from 6WOF stripsBlack/tan print4 strips 4˝ x 62˝, cut on lengthwisegrain5 strips 2½˝ x 54˝, cut on lengthwisegrain (binding)Dressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 9

A perfectcomfort quilt,this patternallows you toplay with fabriccombinations toyour heart’scontent. If you getcarried away andmake more blocksthan you need, thedesign is easy toenlarge as well!Piecing the BlocksUse 1 set of 5 matching 1¾˝ squares and 1 set1 of 4 matching 1¾˝ squares to sew 3 rows of 3squares each (Diagram I).Sew rows together to makenine-patch. Make 42 total.Stitch matching 3¾˝ half-square2 triangles to sides of nine-patchto make Nine-Patch on Point Block(Diagram II). Make 42 total. If needed,trim to 5⅞˝ square, centeringnine-patch.Dressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 10

C O L L E C T O R ’ S S E R I E SQuilt Top AssemblyNote: Refer to Assembly Diagram for following steps.3Sew 8 sashing rows using 7 assorted 2˝ squaresand 6 black strips each. Sew 7 block rows using 7black strips and 6 blocks each. Sew rows together, alternating.Add cream/black stripe, gold, red/black check,4 and black/tan borders, sewing strips to long sides firstfor each border, and trimming even after each addition.Quilting and FinishingLayer, baste, and quilt. Karen machine quilted a5 large meander. Bind with black/tan print.more atmccallsquilting.comCOVERING50AMERICASTATE BLOCKS UNITED IN ONE QUILTFurther InformationFrom our website, you caneasily access our secureonline store, where you canpurchase patterns from theMcCall’s Quilting Collector series, includingLynn Lister’s best-seller, Covering America.Fabric packs for quilt top/binding and backingare also available.• Full size templates • Placement guides • Technique instructionDressed to the Nines ebook 2011 McCall’s Quilting & Quick Quilts 11