Pattern Library
The Pattern Library is your digital catalog for organizing and reusing quilting patterns. Store pattern details, images, tags, and notes — then quickly find and apply them to new quilts.
Plan Limits#
How many patterns you can save depends on your subscription:
| Plan | Pattern limit |
|---|---|
| Free | Up to 30 patterns |
| Basic | Up to 100 patterns |
| Pro | Unlimited |
When you reach your plan's limit, you cannot add new patterns until you upgrade or remove existing ones. Patterns already linked to quilts remain accessible. If you downgrade from Pro to Basic with more than 100 patterns, you keep your existing library but cannot add new patterns until you're under the Basic limit.
See Billing & Subscription for full plan details.
Accessing the Library#
Open the Pattern Library from the Pattern field in the New Quilt or Edit Quilt form by clicking the "Pattern Library" button. Patterns are also auto-saved when you type new names in the quilt form.
Browsing Patterns#
Display Modes#
- List View: Compact rows — best for quickly scanning names
- Grid View: Card-based grid with thumbnails — best for visual browsing
- Large Grid View: Expanded cards with full details and larger images
Use the expand button (top-right) to maximize the modal for large collections.
Search & Filters#
- Search: Real-time filtering by name, description, tags, size, or designer
- Tag filter: Multi-select, AND logic (pattern must have all selected tags)
- Size filter: Multi-select, OR logic
- Designer filter: Multi-select, OR logic
- Favorites: Click the star button to show only favorited patterns
Filters can be combined with search for precise results.
Adding Patterns#
Click "Add New Pattern" and fill out:
| Field | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes | Max 50 characters |
| Description | No | Max 500 characters |
| Size | No | Size category (e.g., "6-inch repeat") |
| Designer | No | Designer or company name |
| Tags | No | Custom tags for categorization |
| Image | No | JPEG, PNG, GIF, or WebP (max 5 MB) |
Using Patterns#
- Use Pattern: Click a pattern, then "Use Pattern" to fill the name into your quilt form
- Start New Quilt: Click "Start New Quilt" from a pattern's detail view to create a quilt with that pattern pre-filled
- Auto-save: New pattern names typed into quilt forms are automatically saved to the library
Favorites#
Click the star icon on any pattern card to mark it as a favorite. Use the star filter button in the toolbar to show only favorites.
Editing & Deleting#
Click any pattern to view details, then use Edit to update fields or replace the image, or Delete to permanently remove it. Deleting a pattern does not affect quilts that already use it.
Tips#
- Tag consistently: Use the same tags across similar patterns (e.g., always "E2E", not mixing "E2E" and "edge-to-edge")
- Add images early for easier visual identification
- Use descriptive names (e.g., "Feather Meander Large" instead of "Pattern 1")
- Upload clear, well-lit photos — JPEG works well for photos, PNG for digital designs
Related Documentation#
- Quilt Tracking: Creating and managing quilts
- Services Configuration: Configure patterns in bulk via Services
Last Updated: May 2026