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

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 

Trip to the Moon Layer Cake Throw Quilt

Trip to the Moon Layer Cake Throw Quilt

Create a beautiful throw quilt using quarter square triangles with this easy quilt pattern. Made using a layer cake in fun, space-themed prints, this precut-friendly quilt finishes at an approximately ... Read More 

Brighter Days Ahead Irish Chain Quilt

Brighter Days Ahead Irish Chain Quilt

Brighten up your home by designing a jaw-droppingly gorgeous Irish chain quilt. Made in cheery shades of blue-green, goldenrod, and cream, this quilt pattern uses tiny nine-patch blocks to create ... Read More