Inspiring Patterns

Each issue of the All New England Shop Hop™ Magazine features several patterns by talented designers. Bonus patterns are also available in the free downloads area of our website. Fill out the form and bookmark the page for easy access.

We do our best to get the bonus patterns posted shortly after the magazine goes on sale each year. Sometimes it takes a little extra time if corrections are needed during the proofing process. All patterns should be posted by the start of the Shop Hop.

Call Me
(Bonus Pattern)

From ByAnnie
With a focus on practical and useful projects, ByAnnie patterns appeal to sewists of all ages and levels. The easy-to-understand instructions guide makers through every step of their projects.

Clam Chowder
(Bonus Pattern)

Doris Rice – Cactus Queen Quilt Co
Doris began sewing at seven in Nevada, Missouri. Upon working at a local fabric store, her love of quilting developed, and she began teaching technique classes and workshops. She bought her first longarm machine in 1990 and after raising her family, she purchased her second longarm. Known as the Quilting Queen, she has expanded to pattern design, opened Queen’s Rustic Retreat for crafting getaways, and took over X-Blocks rulers and templates. She realized her dream to open a brick-and-mortar store, Cactus Queen Quilt Co – a full-service quilt shop – in 2018. Now based in San Antonio, Texas, Doris continues to teach and inspire others with her work and expertise.

New England Pillow Fight
(Bonus Pattern)

Timothy Payne – Quilters Haven & Unique Michigan Gift Shop
Timothy Payne is a photographer and graphic designer. In 2020, he co-founded Quilters Haven & Unique Michigan Gifts in South Haven, Michigan, with his business partner, a longarm quilter named Robin Ellison. Together, they learned the fabric side of the business. Shortly after opening the store, they invested in a copy of EQ8 and the quilt design bug bit both of them. Timothy has also designed fabric for both QT Fabrics and Windham. “Life is good…but more often it is great!”

Compass
(Magazine Only)

Crystal, Brooklynn & Daytonna Drummond – DayBrook Designs
This mother-daughters team – Crystal and teen daughters Brooklynn and Daytonna – thrive when creating together and enjoy designing easy to follow quilt patterns. From traditional to modern or vintage with a flair, these gals are always ready to create something new and exciting to share with you! Anyone is welcome and invited to stop by their working studio for inspiration or to see the magic in process.

Happy Trails
(Magazine Only)

Phyllis Fay – Tucker University
Phyllis is a co-author of Tucker University, along with her business partner, Beth Sidley. Together, Phyllis and Beth utilized their teaching and shop owner experience to create turnkey curriculum for other instructors. This allows easy access to Studio 180 Design tools and techniques.  The Tucker University BOM programs are extremely popular and have been crafted to allow quilters to build their piecing and design skills.

New England Throw
(Magazine Only)

Susan Cook – Larkspur Lane Designs
Susan has been quilting since 2000. Early on, she took a foundation paper piecing class and fell in love with the technique. Soon afterward, she designed her first quilt and was pleasantly surprised when people began asking for the pattern. Since then, her designs have been published in more than a dozen magazines, including two appearances in Quiltmaker’s 100 Blocks by Today’s Top Designers. Six of her designs have been included in the most recent Island Batik catalogs. Susan loves working with brand new fabric designs!

Sew in Love with New England
(Magazine Only)

Andrea Graham – Sew Far North Quilting Studio
Andrea learned to sew as a girl in Littleton, NH, where a friend taught her how to quilt. Her passion grew, leading her to purchase her first long-arm machine for her basement business, providing long-arm services and selling fabric. As she outgrew the space, she relocated to Main Street, where her shop now offers a variety of fabrics, notions, Brother sewing machines, Accuquilt products, and long-arm services. Andrea enjoys designing patterns and sharing her knowledge. Visit her at 106 Main St. or online.

Uniquely New England
(Magazine Only)

Michele Kuhns – Crayon Box Quilt Studio
Michele’s quilting journey began with the Chinese tradition of the 100 Good Wishes Quilt (Bai-Jai-Bei) and a beginner quilting class while awaiting her daughter’s arrival. Her patterns, including Castles on the Horizon and Charm Pack Shuffle, have been featured on the Moda Bake Shop blog, as well as three published patterns (Jeweled Diamonds, Riding the Rails, and Strolling Pathways) within Martingale books. Michele has over 10 years of experience as a hand-guided longarm quilter in her business, Halfmoon, NY. Find Michele at her website, Facebook and Instagram.

Weekend in New England
(Magazine Only)

Jennifer Fulton – Inquiring Quilter
Jennifer Fulton is an author, teacher, and quilt pattern designer. She is also a former Island Batik Ambassador and now has three signature collections with them! Jennifer has been a quilter for over 27 years. Her style is a blend of modern and traditional, and her favorite color is purple. Jennifer is extremely curious and asks lots of questions – naming her business the Inquiring Quilter. As a teacher, Jennifer creates a unique student experience utilizing her experience, curiosity, and sense of fun in the classroom.