May 2026

Editor’s Note

By Caitlin Eaton, Editor

Welcome warm sunshine and vibrant spring and summer colors with the patterns in our May 2026 issue! The patterns and projects in our May issue reflect the changing of the seasons, as well as upcoming holidays, starting with Debi Schmitz’s patriotic quilt pattern. Featuring an array of diamonds in red and blue, this quilt pattern would look so pretty on your porch ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Already searching for Father’s Day gift ideas for Dad? Preeti Harris’s delightful miracle fish quilt pattern is bursting with bright, tropical colors and its playful design will be a hit with friends and family. Mother’s Day is just around the corner but there’s still time to treat Mom to a thoughtful, quilted book cover with Sophie Tarrant’s latest project.  READ MORE 

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Best Pressed: How to Use a Tailor’s Clapper

A tailor's clapper is a tool borrowed from the garment side of sewing. As the name suggests, it was originally used in tailoring to get crisp, professional results when pressing men's clothing. Clappers are made from oak, maple, or other hardwoods. The original tailor's versions have a pointed edge for adding permanent creases and working on collars and other tight spaces. Today, you can find specially made quilter's clappers like the 8" Riley Blanket Designs version used in this tutorial. Quilter's clappers are usually symmetrical with rounded or squared edges.  READ MORE 

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