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Welcome to the Pattern Writing Blog Series page!  This page will contain links to all of the series posts so that you can find them quickly and easily.

The series will begin on Monday, January 18th.

The series will take you step by step from a quilt design in a sketchbook all the way through to a fully developed quilt pattern.  To make the series less abstract and more practical, I will be demonstrating each step by working through an actual quilt pattern (that will be available as a free pattern at the end of the series).

There is no one "right" way to write a quilt pattern, so a number of guest pattern designers will be joining me for round table discussions and additional posts to give different perspectives and opinions on the design and writing processes.  With me will be (in alphabetic order) Amy of 13 Spools, Anne of Springleaf Studios, Christa of Christa Quilts, Lorna of Sew Fresh Quilts, Soma of Whims and Fancies, and Yvonne of Quilting Jetgirl.

Here is the tentative schedule, as each post is posted, the text below will be hyperlinked that you can can quickly and easily get to that post:

Topic I – Into
Monday, January 18th – Introduction
Wednesday, January 20th – Round Table Introduction

Topic II – Design
Monday, January 25th – Quilt Design and Inspiration
Wednesday, January 27th – Round Table Discussion
Thursday, January 28st – Yvonne - Design Inspiration
Friday, January 29th – Anne – Designing Starting from Fabric vs. Design

Topic III – Turning a Quilt Design into a Pattern
Monday, February 1st – Turning a Design into a Pattern
Wednesday, February 3rd – Round Table Discussion

Topic IV – General Pattern Writing
Monday, February 8th – General Pattern Writing Guidelines
Wednesday, February 10th – Round Table Discussion
Thursday, February 11th – Lorna – Perspective as a Pattern Designer and Evolution
Friday, February 12th – Soma – Why I Paper Piece

Topic V – Quilt Math
Monday, February 15th – Quilt Math

Topic VI – Computer Programs
Wednesday, February 17th – Computer Programs
Thursday, February 18th – Round Table Discussion
Friday, February 19th - Christa - Hiring a Graphic Designer

Topic VII – Illustrations and Text
Monday, February 22nd – Illustrations and Text
Wednesday, February 24th – Round Table Discussion
Thursday, February 25th – Amy - Designing Paper Pieced Patterns

Topic VIII – Testing
Monday, February 29th – Testing
Wednesday, March 2nd – Round Table Discussion
Thursday, March 3rd – Quilt Pattern Designer's Facebook Group Announcement

Topic IX – Publishing
Monday, March 7th – Publishing Quilt Patterns
Wednesday, March 9th – Round Table Discussion

Topic X– Wrap Up

Friday, March 11th – Wrap Up, Round Table Wrap Up, and Giveaway

I hope that you will grab my button for your blog or bookmark this page to keep up to date on all of the posts.


Pattern Writing Blog Series

46 comments:

  1. DanielaDecember 7, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    I so look forward to this series of blogs, I like designing and but struggle to put sewn blocks to paper. I am so in awe at your patterns and designs. I can teach by demos, quick and fun piecing or by design breakdown. Thanks for this heads up!!

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  2. DanielaDecember 7, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    I so look forward to this series of blogs, I like designing and but struggle to put sewn blocks to paper. I am so in awe at your patterns and designs. I can teach by demos, quick and fun piecing or by design breakdown. Thanks for this heads up!!

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  3. DebbyDecember 8, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    I think this is wonderful! Is there a place to sign up for your blog? Thanks?

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  4. Carol Maynard (All-Star Quilting)December 8, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Yes!!!! Finally some HELP in this area!!
    Thank you!!

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  5. www.hudsonvalleyquilts.comDecember 8, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    Thank you so much for coordinating this, Cheryl. I'm very excited about it as you know. We don't need to purchase EQ7 or any other program for this series, right? Thanks!

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  6. TejeDecember 9, 2015 at 3:08 AM

    Hi Cheryl! This sounds fantastic! Looking for to start! x Teje

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  7. KathleenDecember 9, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    You do inspire me... I finally spent a little more time with EQ7 and am really interested in writing patterns. I have done technical writing in another life, and much teaching, and am interested in doing this. You will be my new year's resolution. Meanwhile, I am going to resurrect my blog!!! The presents arrived from your recent giveaway - thank you!

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  8. SewmotionDecember 9, 2015 at 10:05 AM

    This promises to be very inspiring, I have written a few patterns myself, but any pointers would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to January :)

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  9. HeatherDecember 9, 2015 at 1:21 PM

    Even if I never write a pattern, this promises to be interesting. Thanks-you

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  10. darleneDecember 14, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I have been asked to write up a couple of my patterns and have struggled with several attempts. I look forward to this blog series

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  11. Melody A.December 15, 2015 at 1:15 AM

    I am so happy that someone is going to provide this information. I have made quilts from my patterns but then do not have the skills I need to be able to put it into a document format.

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  12. GrammasheriDecember 16, 2015 at 4:03 PM

    Oh this sounds great! I will have to dust off my blog and join in on this one!

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  13. Podunk PrettiesDecember 19, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    How long will this series run. Is it a blog hop, weekly series, monthly?

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  14. CarolDecember 19, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    This is a great opportunity. Thank you. How do I sign up for the blog. I am new and have no idea how to do this

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    1. CherylDecember 20, 2015 at 10:06 AM

      Hi Carol - You are a no-reply blogger so this is the only way to write back to you. The series is going to posted on my blog so if you are subscribed to the blog in any way (email, bloglovin etc links are on the right hand side of the blog you will get each of the posts.

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  15. einfach buntDecember 26, 2015 at 11:05 AM

    That sounds great!

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  16. Mary R.December 28, 2015 at 6:18 PM

    I have designed several of my own quilts and look forward to learning more about the pattern creation process!

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  17. inchwormingDecember 28, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I truly can't wait for this to start!!

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  18. Jane HolbrookDecember 29, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Thank you SEW much for this new series. This is my top priority goal for 2016: writing patterns for my etsy shop! Lucky me!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2016 at 7:52 PM

    TrueBlueQuilts here, I am really looking forward to this series. My first book of quilt patterns (Monochromatic Quilts: Amazing Variety) is self-published and I know there are many places to improve!

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  20. UnknownJanuary 5, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    I'm so excited about this. I will be out of town during Topic 3 - will I be able to access the information at a later date?

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  21. KathleenJanuary 5, 2016 at 11:45 AM

    I am so looking forward to this! Will try to post the button as I'm learning the finer points of blogger.

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  22. the zen quilterJanuary 5, 2016 at 3:14 PM

    Super excited, will be there (am putting the dates in my wonderful quilter's planner right now! :)

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  23. Shayna @ Wife. Mom. Creator.January 10, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    You have no idea how much I need this! Thank you!

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  24. QuiltSueJanuary 11, 2016 at 1:44 PM

    This sounds as though it's going to be interesting. I'm hoping that, as a designer, pattern writer and book author I will still find interesting things here.

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  25. Sugar Free QuiltsJanuary 12, 2016 at 2:42 PM

    Looking forward to this!! :)

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2016 at 7:40 AM

    Also looking forward to this!

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  27. KrisJanuary 18, 2016 at 8:17 AM

    I am looking forward to this. I have ideas in my head but really don't know how to get them on paper/computer etc. Thanks for doing this.

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  28. NancyJanuary 18, 2016 at 2:25 PM

    I hope to learn more than I "think" I know now. I think I might right too much for the quilter, and then again, everyone has their own skills when it comes to following directions. Thank you.

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  29. KateJanuary 18, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    This sounds awesome. Thank you!

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  30. TinaJanuary 18, 2016 at 10:21 PM

    Would love it, looking forward to it!

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  31. SusiebootsJanuary 20, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    This is awesome. Thank You!

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  32. Katie JoyJanuary 23, 2016 at 2:04 PM

    Very excited to follow along with this series! Thank you.

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  33. Sarah @ Berry Barn DesignsJanuary 30, 2016 at 10:23 PM

    Cheryl, I'm loving this series so far! Thank you for putting this together : )

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  34. RaewynFebruary 11, 2016 at 6:47 PM

    HI Cheryl, I am really enjoying this series... I was wondering if it is OK to pin this page...if not, that's alright :-)

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  35. AnonymousMarch 11, 2016 at 4:16 PM

    really enjoyed the series re pattern writing. thank you for all your work in putting it together and thanks to all the guest designers. Keep up the good work
    Vera
    bill.schmidt@sympatico.ca

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  39. Jan WardMay 12, 2017 at 12:59 AM

    I keep losing your posts! I wanted to keep up with this writing blog series... I have other things I've posted on your sight, but must be computer dumb. Keep having to look for them. Please tell me if there is a way to go back & read them, or an easier way to catch up! Have a Happier Day!! 💜🌸💜😍

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    1. CherylMay 14, 2017 at 9:47 PM

      All of the links can be found right in this post, thanks!

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  41. Missdaisy7March 12, 2018 at 2:58 PM

    So inspiring, thank you for all you do! 🌷🐣🐰🌷

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  43. SaijaMay 8, 2018 at 2:26 PM

    Very interesting. I have to come back later and read this series better.

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