About Zoe Ballard

Zoe Ballard

Zoe Ballard is a qualified teacher with over 17 years experience of teaching in UK schools. She has been stitching for most of her life and has a passion for teaching others this wonderful and mindful craft.

Check out Zoe's classes and patterns on her site, Zoe in Stitches. You can follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!

Articles by Zoe Ballard

Modern Christmas Tree Quilt Block

Modern Christmas Tree Quilt Block

Love the look of modern quilting? Update your holiday décor with a beautiful, stylish throw pillow or wall hanging using this new block pattern from Zoe Ballard. Designed using fat ... Read More 

Serenity Circle Quilt Pattern

Serenity Circle Quilt Pattern

Design an elegant, minimalist quilt made in soothing shades of gold, silver and ivory with a new pattern from Zoe Ballard. Echoing the trend of early ‘90s color palettes, this ... Read More 

Oasis Checkerboard Throw Quilt Pattern

Oasis Checkerboard Throw Quilt Pattern

We’ve been seeing groovy versions of the classic checkerboard print everywhere in clothing and home décor, and we’re so excited to share this beautiful checkerboard quilt pattern from Zoe Ballard. ... Read More 

Peony Pinwheels Hourglass Quilt Block

Peony Pinwheels Hourglass Quilt Block

If you love adding color and movement to your quilts, then this pinwheel quilt block is perfect for you. Designed by Zoe Ballard, this beginner-friendly quilt block pattern strategically uses ... Read More 

Clover Patch Quilted Table Runner

Clover Patch Quilted Table Runner

St. Patrick’s Day is on the horizon, so decorate your dining room with a gorgeous table runner inspired by the Emerald Isle. This St. Patrick’s Day table runner pattern from ... Read More 

Charmed Life Triangle Quilt Block

Charmed Life Triangle Quilt Block

Beginner quilters will love this surprisingly simple and sophisticated quilt block pattern. Perfect for fat quarters, this triangle quilt block pattern is made with deep jewel tones of raspberry and ... Read More 

Spooky Season Halloween Table Runner

Spooky Season Halloween Table Runner

Start early on your Halloween sewing and quilting with this spooky fun table runner. This holiday table runner pattern is recommended for confident beginners and features classic Halloween motifs like ... Read More 

Morning Regatta Quilted Throw Pillow

Morning Regatta Quilted Throw Pillow

Ahoy there! Give your living room or sunroom a charming nautical feel with this quilted summer throw pillow. Featuring two boat designs, this fat quarter throw pillow finishes at approximately ... Read More 

Spring Blossoms Sunbonnet Sue Block

Spring Blossoms Sunbonnet Sue Block

There’s something about the classic Sunbonnet Sue block that just says springtime. Design your own Sunbonnet Sue quilt block in spring shades like lavender, peach, and rose with this pattern ... Read More