About Zoe Ballard

Zoe Ballard

Zoe Ballard is a qualified teacher with over 17 years experience of teaching in UK schools. She has been stitching for most of her life and has a passion for teaching others this wonderful and mindful craft.

Check out Zoe's classes and patterns on her site, Zoe in Stitches. You can follow her on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram!

Articles by Zoe Ballard

Chasing Sunsets Strip Quilt Pattern

Chasing Sunsets Strip Quilt Pattern

Few things are more beautiful than a late summer sunset, and this gorgeous strip quilt pattern from Zoe Ballard perfectly encapsulates this with a rich color palette and intricate design ... Read More 

Mondrian Inspired Hot Pad

Mondrian Inspired Hot Pad

Modern art and quilting combine with this retro-inspired hot pad pattern from Zoe Ballard. Inspired by the work of Dutch artist Piet Mondrian, this hot pad sewing pattern is simple ... Read More 

Just a Phase Throw Quilt Pattern

Just a Phase Throw Quilt Pattern

The beginning of October signals the celebration of all things magical and mystical, so if you’ve been in the mood to sew up something witchy, don’t miss this moon phase ... Read More 

Trip to the Moon Layer Cake Throw Quilt

Trip to the Moon Layer Cake Throw Quilt

Create a beautiful throw quilt using quarter square triangles with this easy quilt pattern. Made using a layer cake in fun, space-themed prints, this precut-friendly quilt finishes at an approximately ... Read More