Inspiring Patterns

Each issue of the All Kansas & Nebraska 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.

2026 Pattern Designers

Stars Over the Prairie
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By Wendy Martin – Harvest Moon Quilting Company
Wendy Martin has been sewing, quilting, and crafting all her life, remembering  tying quilts with both her grandmothers. Quilting remains her favorite craft to this day, especially the math and calculations it takes to design a quilt. A lifelong South Dakota resident, Wendy is a wife, mother of two, and a nurse who runs a Longarm Quilting business and raises a large flock of sheep.  When all that does not keep her busy, she enjoys card making and paper crafting with her mother. 

Heartland Legacy
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By Cheryl Nelson – Pink Parakeet Designs
Cheryl Nelson is the proud business owner and quilt enthusiast behind Pink Parakeet Designs. When she’s not busy turning fabric into quilts, she is plotting her next quilt design or trying to locate her phone (spoiler: it’s probably under a pile of fabric!). Each pattern is created with love and detail. You can find her creations at both local quilt shops and on Etsy, connecting her with customers around the world. Cheryl thrives on inspiration from everyday life–music, sunny days, a touch of whimsy, and…flamingos! Each pattern tells a story, and she hopes her designs inspire others to create. She enjoys engaging with fellow creators, especially at Camp Tecumseh Quilt Camp in Delphi, Indiana, where every conversation is a learning opportunity.

Star of the Barnyard
(Pattern in magazine only)

By Lisa DeBord – The Quilt Rack & Wool Cubby
Lisa started sewing at a young age, receiving her first sewing machine at ten. Her quilting journey began in the early 1990s, and she opened The Quilt Rack in 2002, later adding wool to her offerings. Over the years, Lisa crept into the design world, with patterns available through Cut Loose Press and local quilt shops. This year’s fabric, and her subsequent pattern “Star of the Barnyard,” reflects her Midwestern vibe. Don’t let the pattern intimidate you-it is much easier than it looks! Lisa would love to see everyone’s finished project via email or in person.

Barn Quilt Beauties
(Pattern in magazine only)

By Tammy Hensley – House of Hens
Tammy has been a quilter for a long time and a sewist for even longer. From the time she began sewing, she dreamed of designing her own fabrics to quilt with. Now she does! Tammy volunteers her time at local Lincoln quilt guilds and her P.E.O. chapter. She also works in sales and education at her local Bernina store. Tammy loves all things fabric, creativity, and design related. She spends any free time she has creating new fabric designs and quilts, as well as learning new art.

Windy Acres
(Pattern in magazine only)

By Sonya Buskirk and Shelley Blow – Pat’s Creative
Pats Creative, founded in 1975 in Nebraska’s Panhandle, is a family-owned quilt shop operated by mother/daughter team Sonya Buskirk and Shelley Blow. Celebrating 50 years in 2025, they are authorized Bernina and Janome dealers, host bi-monthly free workshops, and offer classes in quilting, embroidery, and bag making. Sonya’s passions include sewing, quilting, and gardening, while Shelley enjoys reading, quilting, and sewing. Both are proud parents and grandparents, emphasizing that Pats Creative is where family comes first—the backroom is family headquarters!

Homestead Glory
(Pattern in magazine only)

By Tammy Hermann – Sew So Cozy Designs
Tammy learned to quilt and design her own quilt blocks as a young child from her grandmother. However, as an adult, life with a husband, four children, and a career as an executive in the tech industry meant that for decades there was no time for quilting. Tammy is now retired and bringing her high tech skills forward fulltime for quilting and quilt design. You can follow Tammy’s business, Sew So Cozy Designs, on Facebook, Instagram, and SewSoCozyDesigns.com.

Heart of the Midwest
(Pattern in magazine only)

By Crystal, 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.  For more ideas, visit DayBrookDesigns.com.

Chicken Little
(Pattern in magazine only)

By Robin Jacobs – A Quilted Home
Robin began sewing at 12 at her mother’s knee. Mixing individual fabrics into nifty creations, a process that never fails to amaze, spawned a cherished family tradition through her kids and grandkids. Working at a quilt shop between custom jobs allowed Robin to connect with diverse customers and explore their unique designs. “As a Christian, I believe God has given me this talent to use for others.” Whether crafting custom designs or utilizing traditional patterns, tailoring her work to her clients’ needs fills her cup daily. Visit A Quilted Home to explore her beautiful creations!