My Sew Quilty Life Quilt Patterns by Heather Briggs

My Sew Quilty Life Quilt Patterns by Heather Briggs

My Sew Quilty Life is the pattern and design company of quilt and fabric designer Heather Briggs.

Heather creates quilt patterns with a distinctly pretty, feminine personality, often combining traditional piecing and patchwork with florals, hearts, stars, spools, seasonal motifs, and other charming designs.

Her projects range from small wall hangings and individual blocks to generous throw- and bed-size quilts, giving quilters plenty of opportunities to find a project that fits both their style and the amount of time they want to spend sewing.

Who Is Heather Briggs?

Heather Briggs is the quilt pattern and fabric designer behind My Sew Quilty Life.

Her quilting journey began with a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt, and her love of traditional quilts—especially antique floral quilts—continues to influence her work.

Heather began designing quilt patterns in 2020 and later became a fabric designer for Moda Fabrics.

That combination is particularly useful for quilters: Heather can design both the fabric collection and the quilt patterns that showcase it.

Pretty Patchwork with a Feminine Style

Heather Briggs has a recognizable aesthetic.

Her work frequently combines traditional patchwork with soft colors, florals, hearts, stars, scalloped shapes, bows, flowers, and other sweet details.

Many of her patterns have the charm of an heirloom quilt while still feeling fresh and approachable for today's quilter.

If patchwork is what draws you to Heather's designs, explore our complete selection of Patchwork Patterns for even more traditionally pieced projects.

Traditionally Pieced Quilt Patterns

Traditional machine piecing is an important part of the My Sew Quilty Life pattern style.

Rather than relying on one particular specialty technique, Heather frequently builds her designs from familiar patchwork units and carefully arranged blocks.

Squares, rectangles, triangles, strips, stars, hearts, and other pieced shapes come together to create quilts that can look intricate while remaining rooted in traditional quilt construction.

That makes My Sew Quilty Life especially appealing to quilters who enjoy the rhythm of cutting, piecing, pressing, assembling blocks, and watching a larger design emerge.

Quilt Patterns in Many Sizes

Not every My Sew Quilty Life project is the same size—or requires the same commitment.

Heather's pattern catalog includes substantial quilts for beds and throws as well as smaller projects that can be completed more quickly.

A larger quilt can become a centerpiece for a bedroom or living space, while a small project can be a satisfying way to try a new block, celebrate a season, decorate a wall, or use favorite scraps.

Browse the individual pattern details to find the finished size and fabric requirements that best fit your next project.

Small Quilts and Wall Hangings

Sometimes you want the satisfaction of making something beautiful without committing to a full-size quilt.

My Sew Quilty Life includes smaller designs that are wonderful for:

• wall hangings

• seasonal decorating

• mini quilts

• pillows

• small gifts

• scrap projects

• quilted bags

• individual blocks

• small home décor projects

These smaller patterns can also be an excellent way to experiment with color combinations or use treasured scraps from previous quilts.

Explore more Wall Hanging Patterns when you're looking for another project designed for display.

2023 Year of Spools

The 2023 Year of Spools is a wonderful example of Heather Briggs' playful approach to small patchwork projects.

Designed as a Block of the Month series, each pattern features a seasonal variation on a spool block.

Individual blocks finish at approximately 14-1/2" x 14-1/2", making them manageable projects that can be enjoyed individually or collected as a complete series.

Different months incorporate seasonal imagery into the spool theme, turning a familiar quilting symbol into something new throughout the year.

What Can You Make with the Year of Spools Blocks?

One of the fun things about the 2023 Year of Spools is that the blocks don't have to be used only one way.

Make an individual block into a small wall hanging.

Turn one into a pillow.

Add a favorite design to a quilted bag.

Display individual blocks seasonally.

Or collect all 12 designs and combine them into a larger quilt.

Because these small projects require relatively modest amounts of fabric, they're also a charming opportunity to work from your scrap collection.

Heather Briggs Block of the Month Patterns

Heather Briggs has continued to create Block of the Month and quilt-along style projects beyond the Year of Spools.

BOM patterns break a larger project into smaller portions, giving you the satisfaction of completing one section at a time while working toward a finished quilt.

Some My Sew Quilty Life BOM designs feature repeated blocks, while others tell a larger visual story through a collection of different pieced designs.

Check each pattern for its individual construction methods, finished size, schedule, and fabric requirements.

My Sew Quilty Life Quilt Patterns

For quilters ready for a larger project, My Sew Quilty Life offers plenty of full-size quilt designs.

Heather's quilts often feature repeated patchwork blocks arranged to create strong secondary designs across the finished quilt.

Some emphasize stars or geometric movement.

Others bring flowers, hearts, bows, or other recognizable shapes into traditional patchwork.

And many are designed specifically to showcase the soft prints and coordinated colors found in Heather's Moda fabric collections.

Browse more Quilt Patterns when you're looking for your next full quilt project.

Precut-Friendly My Sew Quilty Life Patterns

Heather Briggs frequently works with the same precut formats quilters already know and love.

Depending on the pattern, you may find designs that work with Fat Quarters, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, Jelly Rolls, or other precut assortments.

Precuts can make it easier to begin a coordinated patchwork project because much of the color and print selection has already been assembled for you.

Browse our Precut-Friendly Patterns for even more projects designed around popular precut formats.

My Sew Quilty Life Bag Patterns

Not every Heather Briggs pattern ends as a quilt.

My Sew Quilty Life also includes patterns for bags and other useful sewn projects, giving you another way to enjoy Heather's patchwork style.

A quilted or patchwork bag can be particularly fun for showing off favorite fabrics because the project is useful, portable, and often requires considerably less fabric than a large quilt.

These smaller projects can also be excellent opportunities for using leftover fabrics from a Heather Briggs quilt.

Use Heather Briggs Fabrics with Heather Briggs Patterns

One of the best ways to experience Heather's complete design aesthetic is to pair her patterns with the fabrics she designs for Moda.

Shop Heather Briggs Fabrics to explore her available Moda collections.

Heather's fabrics frequently feature the same visual language found in her quilt patterns:

• delicate florals

• ditsy flowers

• soft pastels

• pretty pinks

• gentle greens

• cheerful yellows

• light blues

• plaids and ginghams

• polka dots

• stripes

• small-scale coordinates

Because the fabrics and patterns come from the same designer, they naturally share a compatible personality.

Heather Briggs Fabrics for Moda Fabrics

Heather Briggs designs fabric collections for Moda Fabrics.

Her collections have established a recognizable soft, feminine look built around florals and versatile coordinates.

When Heather designs a quilt using one of her own collections, the fabric placement can also give you useful inspiration for selecting colors and prints—even if you ultimately choose a different Heather Briggs collection for your version.

Explore Heather Briggs Fabrics for Moda Fabrics to see the collections currently available at Shabby Fabrics.

Mix Heather Briggs Collections

You don't necessarily have to make a My Sew Quilty Life pattern in the exact fabric collection shown on its cover.

Because Heather's collections often share a soft, feminine sensibility, fabrics from different Heather Briggs collections can coordinate beautifully.

A floral from one collection may work beside a stripe, dot, gingham, or small-scale print from another.

That gives you the freedom to recreate the overall feeling of Heather's original quilt while choosing colors and fabrics that fit your own home and style.

Patchwork Patterns for Scraps and Leftover Fabrics

Patchwork is also one of the best ways to give leftover fabrics another life.

After finishing a quilt, save your favorite Heather Briggs scraps.

Small floral prints, dots, stripes, plaids, and other coordinates can become squares, triangles, spool blocks, hearts, flowers, or other pieced details in a future project.

Explore Patchwork Patterns when you're looking for more ways to turn a fabric collection—or your scrap bin—into something beautiful.

My Sew Quilty Life Patterns for Newer Quilters

Don't assume that a detailed finished quilt automatically means the pattern is beyond your skill level.

Heather designs traditionally pieced patterns at different levels, including projects intended for newer or confident-beginner quilters as well as more involved designs.

Read the individual product description for information about the techniques, finished size, and recommended skill level for a particular pattern.

Starting with a smaller project can also be a comfortable way to become familiar with Heather's pattern-writing and construction style before beginning a larger quilt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is My Sew Quilty Life?

My Sew Quilty Life is the quilt pattern and design company of Heather Briggs, a quilt pattern designer and fabric designer for Moda Fabrics.

Who designs My Sew Quilty Life patterns?

My Sew Quilty Life quilt patterns are designed by Heather Briggs.

Is Heather Briggs the same as My Sew Quilty Life?

Heather Briggs is the designer behind My Sew Quilty Life. My Sew Quilty Life is her company and design brand, while Heather Briggs is the individual quilt pattern and fabric designer.

Does Heather Briggs design fabric too?

Yes. Heather Briggs designs fabric collections for Moda Fabrics. Shop Heather Briggs Fabrics to see her available collections.

What style are Heather Briggs quilt patterns?

Heather's patterns frequently combine traditional piecing and patchwork with a soft, feminine aesthetic. Depending on the design, you'll find florals, hearts, stars, spools, seasonal motifs, geometric patchwork, and other charming details.

Are My Sew Quilty Life patterns patchwork patterns?

Many My Sew Quilty Life designs use traditional patchwork and machine piecing. Explore our complete Patchwork Pattern selection for additional pieced projects.

What is the 2023 Year of Spools?

The 2023 Year of Spools is a Block of the Month pattern series by Heather Briggs for My Sew Quilty Life. Each month features a different seasonal interpretation of a pieced spool block.

How large are the 2023 Year of Spools blocks?

Individual Year of Spools blocks measure approximately 14-1/2" x 14-1/2".

What can I make with a Year of Spools block?

Individual blocks can be used for small wall hangings, pillows, bags, seasonal projects, and other creative applications, or you can collect all 12 designs to create a larger quilt.

Does My Sew Quilty Life have full-size quilt patterns?

Yes. Heather Briggs designs projects in a wide range of sizes, including substantial throw- and bed-size quilts as well as smaller wall hangings and individual block projects.

Does Heather Briggs design bag patterns?

Yes. My Sew Quilty Life includes bag and other sewn-project patterns in addition to quilt patterns and smaller patchwork projects.

Does My Sew Quilty Life have precut-friendly patterns?

Yes. Some My Sew Quilty Life patterns are designed to work with popular precut formats such as Fat Quarters, Charm Packs, Layer Cakes, and other precut fabrics. Always check the individual pattern requirements for the exact fabric needed.

What fabric should I use for a Heather Briggs pattern?

You can use any fabrics that meet the requirements of the pattern, but Heather's own Moda fabric collections are a particularly natural choice because they share her soft, feminine design aesthetic.

Can I use a different Heather Briggs collection than the one shown on the pattern?

Yes, provided the fabric quantities, precut requirements, and other specifications work for the pattern. Heather's collections often share complementary florals, pastels, dots, stripes, plaids, and coordinates, making it fun to reinterpret one of her patterns in another collection.

Are Heather Briggs patterns good for beginners?

Heather designs patterns at different skill levels, including traditionally pieced projects suitable for newer or confident-beginner quilters as well as more involved quilts. Check the individual pattern description for the recommended skill level and techniques.

Where can I find more patchwork quilt patterns?

Browse Patchwork Patterns at Shabby Fabrics for more traditionally pieced quilts and projects.

Where can I shop Heather Briggs fabric?

Shop Heather Briggs Fabrics for Moda Fabrics for available fabric collections designed by Heather Briggs.