Quilt Patterns & Books
Choose the ideal quilt pattern or quilt book from Shabby Fabrics. We offer over 1400 unique patterns organized by type and them including Applique Quilt Patterns, Autumn Quilt patterns, Baby and Children Quilt and DIY Patterns, Beginner Friendly Quilt Patterns, Chistmas Quilt Patterns, Halloween Quilt and Table Runner Patterns, Hand Embroidery Patterns, How to Quilt Books, Patchwork Quilt Patterns, Patriotic and Americana Quilt Patterns. We also offer Pre-cut friendly patterns and specific themes such as Snowman Quilt and Sewing Patterns, Valentine's Day Patterns. You can also shop for patchwork and sewing patterns by your favorite quilt or DIY pattern designer such as the Folded Star Hot Pad patterns by PlumEasy Patterns.
In addition to quilt patterns, we also offer: Bag and Tote Patterns, Table Runner Patterns, Table Topper Patterns, and Wall Hanging Patterns. Our Quilt Patterns for Beginners include instructions and diagrams to help you learn how fun and easy quilting really is. Master the basics or become an expert with one of the many quilting books available. A great place to start is with one of our Free Quilt Patterns available in our Video and Free Downloads section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Quilt Patterns & Books
There are many different types of quilting patterns and designs, including traditional patterns like the Log Cabin, Nine-Patch, and Double Wedding Ring, English Paper Piecing, applique, piecing as well as modern patterns and designs.
While it is possible to write your own pattern for FPP, we recommend that quilters follow a pattern until they reach an advanced enough level to write one of their own!
Writing an FPP pattern is a lot of work and calculation to create a larger image or mosaic-like design, since the patchwork is built in growing layers from the inside out.
Be sure to watch our tutorial videos for Foundation Paper Piecing for expert advice and demonstration from Jen!
In EPP, the quilter is working with fabric pieces that are in the shape and size of the finished patchwork, piecing it together as you would a puzzle.
EPP requires the quilter to cut out each shape and baste the fabric and paper templates together using either thread or glue before getting started.
EPP traditionally uses hand-stitching (or machine-stitching) to carefully sew only the touching edges of the fabric seams together.
EPP uses heavier card stock paper that can be removed from the shaped fabric and reused again and again.
In FPP, the quilter is working with fabric pieces that are larger than the finished size and include seam allowances as they work from the center of a piece, layering outward.
FPP typically uses a sewing machine (though it can also be sewn by hand) to adhere the fabric pieces directly onto the paper pattern, cutting them to size as more are added.
FPP allows the quilter to get started right away, using a sewing machine to sew right onto the paper, but requires the quilter to measure seam allowances for each fabric piece as they go.
FPP, because of the difference in the way paper is used to stabilize and piece the fabrics together, the paper used is a lighter or standard weight paper that is torn from the finished seams and discarded.
Be sure to watch our tutorial videos for Foundation Paper Piecing for expert advice and demonstration from Jen!
