Quilty Business Resources

Simplifying patterns with lots of fabric cuts using labels

Learn how to simplify complex patterns with lots of fabric cuts using labeling. Write concise, error-free quilt patterns.

Paper pattern formatting for designers

Discover the best tips and tricks for paper quilt pattern formatting for designers. Learn to create professional, compact booklet patterns.

Tips for writing fat quarter-friendly quilt patterns

Precut-friendly quilt patterns are well-loved but tricky to write. Here are some strategies for making them a little eaiser.

Resources for Small Business Owners

I've found quite a few resources that I, now, couldn't run my business without, so I'm sharing them with you to save you some time.

Learn the ins and outs of Copyright law and how it applies to you as a quilt pattern writer, including how to use it to your benefit.

Quilt Pattern Difficulty Ratings

Pattern difficulty ratings are a touchy subject. There's no standardized system and SO MANY opinions about it without much explanation or...

10 Things your tech editor wants you to know

If you write quilt patterns, you've probably heard of a tech editor, if not worked with one yourself. A tech editor is nothing more than...

How to Find a Good Tech Editor

So you want to write quilt patterns? Awesome! If you've sought advice from anyone in the industry, someone has probably recommended that...