About 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

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

Opal Evening Double Wedding Ring Quilt Pattern

Design a gorgeous winter bed quilt in a bold color palette with this double wedding ring quilt pattern. Designed for intermediate quilters, this bed quilt pattern features the classic double ... Read More

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

Riverbend Jelly Roll Log Cabin Quilt

Get ready to break out your prettiest jelly rolls to make this gorgeous log cabin quilt pattern! Log cabin quilts are a classic among quilters and this simple but striking ... Read More

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