Quiltmaker Magazine May/June 2023: First Look

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As a teen growing up in the 80s, London Calling by The Clash was required listening for our generation. Admittedly, I am a bit of an anglophile (and a fan of The Clash) so I thought this theme would be fun to explore. However, the timing of the issue was eerie.

“London calling, yes, I was there, too And you know what they said? Well, some of it was true London calling at the top of the dial And after all this, won’t you give me a smile?”
– Joe Strummer and Mick Jones, The Clash

While we choose issue themes almost a year in advance, the call for submissions went out a week after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died. You couldn’t turn on the news without witnessing scenes from the funeral.

The response from designers was overwhelming. I only wish we had more pages to fill with the quilt designs submitted. So, without further ado, here is the May/June 2023 issue of Quiltmaker Magazine!

Quiltmaker Magazine May/June 2023 — The cover of the May/June ’23 issue of *Quiltmaker* was created by our designer Chis Davis to have a bit of a punk feel. We love it!

And Now for the Quilts…

Double Decker Bus Quilt by Natalie Crabtree

The Double Decker Bus Quilt by Natalie Crabtree is dreamy. Natalie submitted more than one design—one featuring a Union Jack—so we asked if she would let us use the second design too.

The *Double Decker Quilt* designed by Natalie Crabtree. Quilted by Stephanie Crabtree. Fabric: Favorite Things by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics.

She agreed to our request, giving you the option to add a Union Jack to this quilt, or turn the block into a pillow or wall hanging — in other words, make it your own!

No-No-Notorious designed by Michelle Freedman

No-No-Notorious by Michelle Freedman is simply divine. This pattern was inspired by a sweater that Princess Di often wore to polo matches, and it features a flock of sheep with one black sheep.

Michelle created a stunning quilt matched by the cable-knit-inspired quilting by Chris Batten.

But Wait, There’s More!

Rounding out the theme, we have Windsor by Cassie Harms, Around Pound by Rachelle Craig, and for lovers of English paper piecing, we have Vintage Stars by Cynthia Karkut.

We begin a 4-part series with a quilt by Kari Mathews. Inspired by Jane Austen books and films, Stroll through the Garden is a nod to intricate English gardens.

Extras Just for You

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Click here to download the templates, quilting motifs, and appliqué patterns for this issue.

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Click here to access the Basic Lessons.

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Click here to get the Union Jack Foundation. Please note, the foundations for the Union Jack were inadvertently left off the pattern pull-out sheet.

So we hope you’ll go grab a cup of tea and enjoy Quiltmaker Magazine May/June 2023 — click here to purchase your copy today!

Happy Quilting!
Tracy