June 1 – July 31, 2025
Each issue of the All Michigan Shop Hop™ Magazine features several patterns by talented designers. Bonus patterns are also available in the free downloads area of our website. Fill out the form and bookmark the page for easy access.
We do our best to get the bonus patterns posted shortly after the magazine goes on sale each year. Sometimes it takes a little extra time if corrections are needed during the proofing process. All patterns should be posted by the start of the Shop Hop.
H.O.M.E.S.Wendy Martin – Harvest Moon Quilting Company
Wendy Martin has been sewing, quilting, and crafting all her life, remembering tying quilts with both her grandmothers as a child. Quilting remains her favorite craft to this day, especially the math involved in designing. A lifelong South Dakota resident, Wendy is a wife, a mother to two daughters, works as a nurse, runs a Long Arm Quilting business, and raises a large flock of sheep. In her spare time, she enjoys card making and paper crafting with her mother.
The Seasons of MichiganJulia Hale – Bits n Pieces
Julia learned to sew at an early age alongside her mother and her vintage Singer sewing machine. She taught Julia this invaluable skill, which led them to make clothes and curtains before they caught the Bicentennial “quilting bug” in the late 1970s. In the early 1980s, they opened their quilt shop, Bits ‘n Pieces, eventually becoming the oldest Bernina dealer in Michigan. Infatuated with creating quilts, Julia began writing and selling commercial quilt patterns in 1997, and over 40 years later, quilting still brings her daily creativity and joy.
TraverseMichelle Tuller – Corner Curve Quilts LLC
Michelle crafted her first quilt while preparing for college, with the help of her mother, and has since crafted over 300 quilts in 30 years, mostly of her own design. After 20 years of designing quilts, Michelle began writing and selling her patterns on her website. Her quilts have been displayed at AQS,Houston International Quilt Festival, and the Texas Quilt Museum as well as local fairs. As the owner of two quilt businesses, SWMI-T-Quilts and CornerCurveQuilts.com, she enjoys teaching, speaking at guilds, and hosting online sew-alongs.
Cabin LifeCrystal, Brooklynn & Daytonna Drummond – DayBrook Designs
This mother-daughters team – Crystal and teen daughters Brooklynn and Daytonna – thrive when creating together and enjoy designing easy to follow quilt patterns. From traditional to modern or vintage with a flair, these gals are always ready to create something new and exciting to share with you! Anyone is welcome and invited to stop by their working studio for inspiration or to see the magic in process.
4 Seasons Table RunnerRobin Ellison – Quilters Haven and Unique Michigan Gift Shop
Robin Ellison’s quilting journey began over 34 years ago, inspired by her mother’s “Quilt as You Go” log cabin pattern. As her skills developed, she mastered longarm quilting utilizing her Gammill Classic and, later, Juki TLV2200 to offer services to others. A devoted mother and grandmother, Robin creates treasured quilts that connect generations. In 2020, she co-founded Quilters Haven & Unique Michigan Gifts in South Haven, transforming her passion into a thriving business while fostering creativity and community connection in the quilting world.
Follow the GeeseLorraine McNeal – The Quilt Patch
Lorraine McNeal-Gable learned to sew at age 6 from her mother. What began as a hobby evolved into a career, leading her to make clothes and her first quilt at 18. Lorraine joined the quilt industry as a quilt shop manager, transitioned to a fabric sales rep and quilt shop owner. A mother of four and grandmother, Lorraine lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband and children, while her two adult sons serve in the US Navy. She enjoys sewing a variety of items and can often be found at The Quilt Patch in Tecumseh, MI, alongside her family.
Michigan MagicLinda McGibbon – Lakeview Quilting
Linda, originally from Detroit, MI, discovered her love for sewing in high school and, after a hiatus, resumed her passion after moving with her husband to Midland, MI. In 2003, she joined a local sewing group, creating her first quilt, and quickly embraced design, advancing her skills utilizing EQ6. Linda has won several awards, including at AQS. In 2015, she began designing for Anthology Fabrics. Find her patterns at lakeviewquilting2.com. A sample of Michigan Magic will be on display at Pieces of Thyme in Beaverton.
Moon Over MichiganMarguerite & David Schrader
After retiring from R&D in the chemical industry, the Schrader’s took up quilting as a creative outlet. Marguerite uses her expertise in computer modeling with EQ8 for quilt design and MySewNet for embroidery digitizing, teaching classes in both at Material Mart in Midland, MI. David found a love of using color theory to enhance quilt designs, creating store samples and teaching classes in color theory and artistic techniques. In warmer months, they can be found camping, birding, and hiking in Michigan’s great outdoors looking for their next quilting inspiration.
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