I started Helle-May Designs in 2008 after unexpectedly being asked to write patterns for Quilter's Newsletter Magazine and American Quilter Magazine. A relatively new quilter, I found that I loved designing my own patterns. Being an engineer, I love numbers and geometry. I also like order and method. So writing the patterns I had started designing was a logical evolution. Like a very long recipe, my patterns are not complicated, but they are very thorough! As one magazine editor commented: "This pattern is so thorough, if my dog could read, he could make this quilt!" My goal is for you to successfully make the quilt pictured on the cover!

Printing patterns is a costly endeavor because you never know just how many to print! Along came Craftsy a few years ago with the first platform to offer digital downloads. Eureka! Problem solved for me and immediate gratification for quilters! Unfortunately that platform has ended (at least for now) but that is where my Etsy store now comes into play! I am able to offer digital download patterns once again and you don't have to wait for the pony express!

While the world shelters in place, I hope quilters like you are staying safe at home. What better way to spend your spare time, than to download a pattern and raid that stash! When the world is safe to open up again, there will be no excuse not to go back to your local quilt store and stock up again!

Stay safe and keep on quilting!
Helle-May