May 1 – June 30, 2026
Each issue of the All New York 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.
Sail Across New YorkBy Molly Reitz – Concord Quilting Studio
Molly has been sewing and quilting since a young age, starting with sewing small blankets and clothes for her dolls. She was taught by her mother and grandmothers. She is a civil engineer but outside of work she enjoys helping her mom with designing patterns and making samples for her quilt shop, Concord Quilting Studio. Molly enjoys designing her own quilts, finding easier ways to make patterns, and learning new techniques.
Gonna Be a StarBy Lydia Sorenson – Homespun Quilts
Lydia likes to tease that she started quilting against her will after taking a beginning quilt making class with a friend. Since then, she’s become a quilt shop owner, helping to solve problems, utilizing her innate creativity and helping people at the same time. Designing block patterns was her path, a natural extension, to quilt design. Outside the shop Lydia loves to garden or read or work on other crafts. She also participates in sailboat races, with her husband, on the Columbia River.
Big Apple CityBy Susan Deshensky – Lady Blue Quilt Studio
Susan is a Quiltworx Certified Instructor since 2017 and teaches at quilt shops, guilds, and retreats. She regularly trains with Judy Niemeyer to learn new techniques and textile education that she passes on to her students. Since 2023, she’s been an Island Batik (Lumin Fabrics) Brand Ambassador. Susan offers travel teaching, in-person and Zoom classes, private lessons, and individual help sessions. Highlights for Susan include quilts featured in AQS calendars, over 25 magazine published patterns, and award-winning quilts, including a 3rd place at AQS Paducah and 1st place at MQX New England.
GothamBy Cheryl Nelson – Pink Parakeet Designs
Cheryl is the proud business owner 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!). You can find her creations at both local quilt shops and on Etsy. 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.
Stars of New YorkBy Anne Marcellis – Sam Quilt Designs
Anne began quilting in 2001 and has since become a prominent figure in her quilting community. As a speaker, award-winning quilter, and pattern designer, she shares her experience and expertise through teaching all things quilty. Anne channels her passion into creating vibrant quilt patterns that are visually stunning yet still accessible to quilters of all levels. Her recent project showcases the clever use of panel and untraditional block use, transforming these fabrics into a stunning keepsake.
Empire StarsBy Tammy Hermann – Sew So Cozy Designs
Tammy learned to quilt as a young child from her grandmother. However, family life 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. Tammy is a Riley Blake Maker for their batiks collection and teaches classes at a quilt shop in New Braunfels, TX. Follow Tammy’s business, Sew So Cozy Designs, on Facebook, Instagram, SewSoCozyDesigns.com, or follow @QuiltyTammy29 on TikTok.
Empire BeautyBy Tiffany Hayes – Needle in a Hayes Stack
Tiffany is a California turned Texas quilter who began quilting a long, long time ago. Her quilt patterns can be found on her website, in fabric stores, catalogs, and magazines. Tiffany has traveled and taught many quilters from large conferences to quilt stores to cruise ships. She has also created quilting tools such as: The Goddess Tool, The 60 Degree Triangle Tool, and the 90 Degree Triangle Tool and has even co-authored a book called Splice Magic. She loves to create and share all things quilting!
Bear Paws in NY By LJ Pixie Saberg – A Kaleidoscope of Quilts
LJ Pixie Saberg was born, raised, and lives in the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. She lived by 5 of the lakes growing up, and now resides with her husband on 5 ½ acres in a renovated 1830’s farmhouse near Skaneateles Lake. The rustic house has 3 bedrooms, a loft and, of course, a sewing studio where LJ designs and makes quilts. Since retiring, she has spent her time with her husband, family, and many friends at the weekly quilting group they call “Quilting Therapy.” Life is good!