Inspiring Patterns

Each issue of the All Minnesota 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.

Northern Stars

By Lori Williams, The Calico Cat Quilt Shop

Lori Williams developed a love of fabric and sewing in childhood, although her first learning experience was sewing on a toy chain stitch machine.  After moving to Minnesota in the mid-1990s and experiencing how long and cold winters could be, she found quilting to be the perfect hobby. Lori opened The Calico Cat Quilt Shop in September 2020 in Pipestone, Minnesota, and funneled her passion into helping customers put together their perfect projects.

Winter Blossom

By Eileen Hoheisel, PineRose Designs

Eileen has been sewing most of her life, beginning with clothing and now focusing primarily on quilts of all sizes, from tablerunners to king-sized creations. Recently retired from the Old Creamery Quilt Shop, Eileen now dedicates her ‘free’ time to designing and testing new patterns. Retirement has also allowed her more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, where she tends to her flowers and vegetable gardens.

Northern Delights

By Dawn Arends, Farmhouse Designs

Dawn’s passion for quilting began as a child while watching her mother and grandmother craft quilts for family and friends. Inspired by this, she began working part-time at a local quilt store over the last few years. Her sewing skills flourished, and her creativity expanded as she began creating her own patterns, eventually establishing Farmhouse Designs. Dawn’s love of color play and designing has become her full-time pursuit and passion.

Stitch Another Round

By Stacey Horton, Piece & Stitch

Stacey’s quilting journey began nearly 25 years ago when a friend invited her on a shop hop. Although she had made clothing since age eight and assisted her grandmother with hand quilting, she didn’t create her own quilt until after that experience. In 2016, following her husband’s passing, she opened The Quilting Grounds as a creative outlet. Since 2014, Stacey has designed quilts under Piece and Stitch Patterns, available at The Quilting Grounds.

Oh Fer Cute!

By Deb Messina, Quiltblox

Pattern designer, quilter, blogger, and online shop owner, Deb learned to sew as a pre-teen from her grandfather. He taught her how to draft patterns – starting with chair cushions and drapes. From there she moved on to clothing and then, inspired by a stack of family quilts made by her great aunt, to quilting. Many of her quilt designs are block-based: traditional with a modern twist. You can follow Quiltblox on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Threads.

Swirling Cloudy Waters

By Wendy Martin, Harvest Moon Quilting Company

Wendy Martin has been sewing, quilting, and crafting all her life, remembering tying quilts with both her grandmothers as a child. Quilting remains her favorite craft to this day, especially the math involved in designing. A lifelong South Dakota resident, Wendy is a wife, a mother to two daughters, works as a nurse, runs a Long Arm Quilting business, and raises a large flock of sheep. In her spare time, she enjoys card making and paper crafting with her mother.