Books & Patterns

"The FireFly" - Option 44 book (48 pages) 1 Complete Quilt Pattern, 4 Block Patterns, New Option 44 FireFly chart, Multiple Ideas for Irresistible Blocks and Quilts.  Includes Options 1, 2, 3 and 4. $29.95 (hard copy) Special Limited Time Introductory Sale - $24.95 Patterns - Complete Medallion Feathered Star pattern 4 Block patterns - Stone Mountain, Star Paw, Lady of the Lake, Knight's Star Chart - NEW Options 44 chart expansion for more sizes Other Features: Create Multiple Triangle Units in a Row - NO MORE ripping because your colors are twisted or in the wrong spot. Make with multiple Half-Square Triangles in a row Make multiple Flying Geese in a row Increased speed and accuracy   Notice:  this book is large and may be difficult to download due to graphics and being a full color book it will require large amount of ink to print

    Square in a Square REFERENCE book $39.95 This is the main workbook for the Square in a Square system making it a "must have" book.  Step-by-step cutting and sewing instructions for Options 1 through 18. Instructions and detailed diagrams for 30 patterns, along with multiple sizing charts that will make figuring blocks in over 40 sizes a breeze! Full color photos of finished quilts. Also includes, Option sizing and variation charts, pattern adapting instructions and fabric measurement and figuring guides

Reference Book - Volume Two $39.95   THE DIAMOND BY THE SQUARE TECHNIQUE REFERENCE BOOK: Step-by-step cutting and sewing instructions for Options #1, 3, 4, 7, 18 thru 39. Instructions and detailed diagrams for several patterns, along with multiple sizing diamond charts that will make re-figuring blocks to any size a breeze. Full color photos of finished quilts. Also includes diamond Option sizing and variation charts, pattern adapting instructions and fabric measurement and figuring guides. The Square in a Square® system has always offered beautiful quilt designs with no triangle troubles. This new diamond book expands the design possibilities with 22 new Options. Jodi Barrows, the master at breaking down quilt designs into easy, achievable units has now dropped the unattainable patterns in your lap!

Kisses from your Beloved pattern book $24.94 Sampler Quilt - great way to learn Square in a Square Kisses from your Beloved is a love story between Sadie and Duvall.  During the course of the story, the characters describe a pattern depicting what life is about during this time. A sampler quilt pattern - being a sampler pattern book, this is a great place to start to learn the Square in a Square technique.

Letters to a Soldier $29.95 This is the continuation story from Kisses from your Beloved.  This is a Civil War love story between Sadie and Duvall with side letters from cousins and others. Kisses from your Beloved covers the first half of the Civil War and Letters to a Soldier in the last half. Each of the 13 blocks tell a story.  This is also a great way to learn the Square in a Square method.

Description Option 40 - Quarter square triangles (The Hourglass Block) $13.95 Download - ePattern $14.95 for USA Mailed Pattern (for International customers, we can mail a copy with any additional order - let us know if desired) Easily made with organized color or scrappy Option Details: Options 1-17 highlighted in the Reference Book, Vol 1 Options 18-39 highlighted in the Diamonds by the Square Reference book, Vol 2 OPTION 40 - NEW - only available here Video: Be sure and watch the videos for more information; call or email if you need sizing help or have questions.  

Description Option 41 - Snowball Block $22.95 - hard copy pattern mailed $19.95 ePattern Download - immediate download $22.95 for USA Mailed Pattern (for International customers, we can mail a copy with any additional order - let us know if desired) Option 41 Snowball pattern - 10 pages Snowball pattern Charts for 3", 6", 9" and 12" blocks Multiple ideas for designs Video:  

Pony Express eBook (slight revision 2018) $19.97 This eBook is a slight revision of the original Pony Express soft cover pattern book from 2010.  It covers the history of the Pony Express as well as having the full pattern.  I like to write about some part of history and the original quilt was made in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express.  This is such a small part of history in time yet most everyone has heard about the Pony Express early method of transporting mail across the country. When this quilt pattern was introduced, I followed the Pony Express trail giving lectures and teaching about this part of American History.  There was a full fabric line that I continued to print for over 5 years; today, there are only 4 fabrics that remain in small quantities: Green & tan mini check #7126 Red & tan mini check #7127 Black star #7110 Paper bag #7102 Due to the continued popularity of this quilt design, we have reintroduced the Pony Express quilt and we do have the original teaching videos available of this beautiful design. For those wanting to make this quilt, you can still get some of the original fabric and add your stash PLUS I have a list of fabrics that I recommend from some of my new designs that will be a great substitute. Grab your eBook and pick out your fabrics while they are still available (for the 4 original, just type the number in the search field to go directly to that fabric).  If you are interested in the videos, please contact us directly - they are currently part of our Premium Membership Club.

Option Family Chart PLUS Option Overview Pages eDownload $25 These are the pages that Jodi uses during the Option Overview class on the Square in a Square technique.  You can make your own pages; we recommend using a blank card stock and numbering your Options.  Then put them in a 3 ring binder - making the Options like this has proven to be a good way to learn the Square in a Square quilt piecing technique. In our video series, we mention that instead of using these download pages, you can create your own by just using card stock paper. NOTICE:  Premium Members - this is a free download inside the Premium website and is included in your membership.

Novel #1 Threads of Change #1 $14.99A Novel by Jodi Barrows(first in the series) Conflict develops in the South,Four granddaughters travel into uncertainty,And Grandfather sells their precious home.In the first book of a Quilting Story series, the four cousins- with social graces, charm, and a love for quilting - will face the anguish of life on the frontier in 1856 with every turn along the wagon trail.  Raging storms and adversities hit the small band of travelers.  Relieved to finally arrive at the abandoned military post at Fort Worth, Texas, they begin the hard work of establishing a new home.  When trials follow them, they must decide to become true warriors of their hearts, minds, and souls or fall to the sufferings of prairie life.Join the four women on a passage of friendship, love,and self-discovery as lives are mended aroundthe quilting frame. Novel #2 Threads of Home #2$14.99A Novel by Jodi Barrows(2nd in the Series) Novel #3 Threads of Courage #3 $14.99A Novel by Jodi Barrows (third in the series)

Americana pattern - 2 patterns $14.95 for hard copy or $13.95 ePattern Contains 8 block sizes of stars from 3" to 12" (be sure to watch the video)

Double Star pattern $14.95 Includes 8 sizes of stars from 3" to 12"

Star Flower and Fruit Salad patterns $13.95 ePattern - immediate download $14.95 for USA Mailed Pattern (for International customers, we can mail a copy with any additional order - let us know if desired) Star Flower uses Option 3 flying geese and Option 11. Pattern contains 2 sizes. Fruit Salad uses Option 4 (half square triangles in the border and Option 11. Pattern contains 8 sizes.

Red Crocus & Weathervane pattern $14.95 for both patterns Red Crocus pattern uses Option 11 and Option 3 flying geese. Pattern contains about 6 sizes to make the size you want. Weathervane pattern uses Option 11 and Option 3 flying geese.  Pattern contains about 6 sizes to make the size you want.

Union Square & Broken Star quilt pattern $14.95 Contains:  2 quilt patterns with 6 block sizes Square in a Square Technique:  Union Square:  Option 1 square in a square, Option 3 flying geese and Option 4 half-square triangles Broken Star:  Option 4 half-square triangles   Required:  Square in a Square Original Ruler or Square in a Square Smaller Ruler - see related products