PatternMakr
Launching September 25th, 2026

Something Beautiful is Being Pieced Together

PatternMakr is an all-in-one digital studio for modern quilters. From interactive pattern design to quick fabric math and a community block library, we're building your cozy new home for piecing and quilting.

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Interactive Pattern Studio

Custom quilt block designer with real-time colorway switching & grid sizing.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Math Suite

Instant precision math for yardage, HST trimming, bias binding & precut fabrics.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Block Library

Curated collection of traditional & modern blocks with piecing diagrams.

Coming Sept 25

Quilt Radio & BOM

Ambient sewing music channels, daily block challenges & community showcases.

Coming Sept 25
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Launching September 25, 2026

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Quilting Dictionary

Seam Ripper

Tools
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A small hooked tool for cutting and removing stitches — every quilter's most-used "un-sewing" tool.

Seam Ripper

Illustrated reference guide for Tools concepts and patch assembly.

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Keep exploring the glossary.

Bias Tape MakerA tool that folds fabric strips into even, pressed bias tape, often used for binding curves.Design WallA vertical, fabric-covered surface (often flannel or batting) that quilt pieces cling to, used to arrange and step back from a layout before sewing.Free-Motion Quilting FootA hopping presser foot that allows the quilter to move fabric freely in any direction for free-motion quilting designs.Quilting RulerA thick, clear acrylic ruler marked with grid lines and angles, used to guide a rotary cutter for precise, repeatable cuts.Rotary CutterA round-bladed cutting tool, used with a self-healing mat and acrylic ruler, that's largely replaced scissors for cutting quilting fabric.Self-Healing MatA cutting surface made to "heal" after being cut with a rotary blade, protecting both the blade and the table underneath.

Put it into practice

Block LibraryBrowse classic pieced blocks and their history.Pattern MakerDrag blocks onto a grid to design your own quilt top.Yardage CalculatorWork out exactly how much fabric your quilt needs.
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