Patterns

Anything But Boring’s designs solve problems! Need a purse that is hands-free? We have it! Need a quilt in a hurry? We have patterns that can be made in a weekend using precut fabrics. Traveling and need lots of little things always handy? We have that, too!

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Creative Covers	Creative Covers Be inspired as you make a sketchbook, photo album or book cover. Lots of embellishment ideas and tips are included. Instructions adaptable for almost any size. Click here to purchase the pattern.
	Honeybell Stars Making this pattern is “Anything But Boring” as there are only a few blocks alike! This smaller version (cover) can be made in a day and the larger two in a weekend! The pieced star blocks are made over sized so there are not star points to cut off. The 4 patches are uneven so there are no seams to match. You will love the medallion result! Click here to purchase the pattern. Corrections to pattern: Page 3, 15. Change 5-1/2 to 6. Page 5, 1. Change 5-1/2 to 4-1/4. Page 6, 1. Change 5 inch to 5-1/2 inch.
Streak ‘o Lightnin’	Streak ‘o Lightnin’ Try this easy quilt which takes 2-1/2 inch strip sets, one in darker and one in lighter value (42 strips of the darker and 40 of the lighter). A ruler with a 45 degree angle on one end will be helpful, such as the CGRABB1 from Creative Grids. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Going Mod	Going Mod In two sizes – for wall or bed It is easier than it looks to join the Mod Squad! Click here to purchase the pattern.
Mimi’s Delight	Mimi’s Delight Available in NINE SIZES using FQ’s or yardage. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Zip ‘n Go Tote	Zip ‘n Go Tote Finished size: 15″ H x 21″ W x 7″ D Footprint: 7″ x 16″ Perfect size for a BRIEFCASE, a DIAPER BAG or a CARRY ON Note: Please purchase 7/8 yard of lining fabric. Click here to purchase the pattern. Inside of tote: Zip ‘n Go Tote Interior
Two-Hour Tulip Purse Bouquet	Two-Hour Tulip Purse Bouquet This pattern contains 4 sizes (larger sizes may take longer than 2 hours). Perfect for monogramming or embellishing, this fast and easy purse is ergonomically balanced so it won’t turn over! No more lost cell phone! Customize yours with choice of 4 purse sizes, 3 pocket styles, strap length and closure style! Makes a great gift! Acrylic Templates now available in every size! Click here to purchase the pattern. Templates available: 2-hr Petite Size template Standard Size template Large Size template Jumbo Size template
Long-Stemmed Tulip Purse	Announcing the new . . . Long-Stemmed Tulip Purse The next generation of Two-Hour Tulip Purse is now available! It is modified to have one adjustable strap to go over the shoulder (when shorter) or head and shoulder (when longer) making it hands-free. Great for travel! This new pattern includes two sizes. Quilt Stores! Purse hardware available upon request! Click here to purchase the pattern. Click here to purchase the hardware.
Kit ‘n Kaboodle	Kit ‘n Kaboodle Bag New! This bag is large enough for overnight or weekend travel. It is a great size for carrying a quilt to bee and would make a great gift. All designer proceeds from this pattern will be donated to water.org. For more info, see blogpost dated March 19, 2011. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Traveler’s Tote	Traveler’s Tote This tote is a must for travel! The tote has 3-D pockets to hold water bottles and other pockets to keep things at your fingertips. Make one to match your luggage and add the handle cover and tag to speed up finding them at the airport or cruise ship! Inside of tote: Click here to purchase the pattern. Inside of Traveler’s Tote
Schlepping Bag	Schlepping Bag This large bag (25″ x 30″) will be your best friend when it is time to pack up for a class. Also useful for carrying a quilt to bee or guild. Includes instructions for making bias binding in a jiffy. Also includes a pattern for an optional, removable zippered tool pouch. (Note: New Cover design) Click here to purchase the pattern.
Traveler’s Trio	Traveler’s Trio Includes instructions for a name badge holder which will hold cards, cash and a class schedule (perfect for those large shows), an over the head/shoulder hands-free purse and an under-your-clothes discrete passport holder. Click here to purchase the pattern.
	Bias Binding Simplified Ruler Did you ever wonder if you should use bias or straight of grain binding? Go to our video page for lots of information so you will always know which to use! Our new Creative Grids “Bias Binding Simplified” Ruler is now available. The width is 2-1/2 with a 2-1/4 inch cutting line as well. There are cutting diagrams right on the ruler as well as yields for each width. At one end of the ruler is a 45 degree angle to help you in joining your two ends when finishing a binding. Be sure to let me know how you like it! Click here to purchase the ruler.
Nine O’Clock Sharp	Nine O’Clock Sharp New! This beautiful quilt with an asymmetrical accent star is a design by Mary M. Corcoran. The instructions include details for a beginning quilter to be successful. Videos are also available on Anything But Boring’s website to enhance your ability to make this quilt quickly and easily. You will want to try it in one of four different sizes: Crib/Lap 46″ x 58″, Twin 62″ x 74″, Double 78″ x 90″ and Queen 90″ x 90″. Click here to purchase the pattern.
French Table	French Table New! This pattern can be made with any grouping of 5-inch squares. It includes a table runner (uses 13 to 17 5-inch squares) 12″ x 38″ and 2 shapes of place mats (uses 14 to 17 5-inch squares) 13″ x 19″. The elongated octagonal mat works great on round tables! Click here to purchase the pattern.
Centennial Squares	Centennial Squares New! Though the piecing looks complicated, this is a quick and easy pattern designed by Dottie Biery using the Century of Progress block first published by Nancy Cabot in 1933. It includes detailed instructions and easy to follow illustrations. Available in 5 sizes: Baby 42″ x 42″, Throw 42″ x 58″, Twin 59″ x 83″, Double 75″ x 83″ and Queen 91″ x 99″. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Prints Charming	Prints Charming New! Another quick and easy design by Janice D. Pope, this quilt is available in 2 different sizes. Pre-cut charm pack kits can be used, or you can cut squares from your scraps or stash to make this easy quilt. Quilt sizes included are 43″ square and 57″ square. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Perennial Plumes	Perennial Plumes Perennial Plumes was designed by Mary M. Corcoran who was inspired by a quilt in the collection of the North Carolina Museum of History. The original red and green quilt, called Tulip and Plume, was made by Julia A. Pearce between 1880 and 1900. Staying true to the large four-block format, this 82″ X 82″ adaptation was created in Island Batik fabric and introduced a new setting. The color palette was designed to highlight the change of seasons, which was reinforced by placing the phases of the moon in the border corners. The quilt would also be lovely highlighting the many shades of autumn leaves. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Pie and Ice Cream	Pie and Ice Cream This paper foundation pattern includes all the copies necessary to make one table runner! This pattern had an interesting history: In 1871, Elizabeth Mathews Baxter created a beautiful and original wedding quilt for her son and his wife. Mary Ann Keathley was entranced by a photograph of this antique quilt and in 1989 created “Hidden Circles” based on that original quilt. Mary’s quilt can be found in the Leisure Arts book, Encyclopedia of Classic Quilt Patterns, published by Oxmoor House. The pattern author adapted the template pieces to foundation paper piecing and this pattern was created. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Shoji (Asian Screen)	Shoji (Asian Screen) This pattern includes instructions for two quilt sizes: 62″ x 84″ twin and 84″ x 94″ full. Techniques include piecing and easy faced appliqué (hand or machine). The full sized instructions are also available from the magazine Asian Fabric, Issue 21 available from your local quilt store. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Kissing Nine Patch on Point	Kissing Nine Patch on Point This pattern includes sizes 50″ x 60″ on cover, 60″ x 90″ Twin, 90″ x 90″ Queen. This intermediate difficulty quilt was inspired by an antique quilt top from rural central Indiana. Pat Young of Raleigh is the current owner of the original top. The maker’s name is unknown. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Kissing Nine Patch Straight Set	New! Kissing Nine Patch Straight Set The easy quilt for a beginner was inspired by the diagonal set pattern above. The sizes included in the pattern are Lap size on cover 51″ x 66″, Twin 66″ x 96″, and Queen 96″ x 96″. Click here to purchase the pattern.
Jewel Box	Jewel Box A Disappearing Nine-Patch Diagonal Set Quilt using 5-inch squares. Includes instructions for 4 sizes of quilts. Designer’s Note: Correction on pattern: Number of squares needed to make the Queen size is 180 colored, 180 white (3-1/3 yards) and 45 black (3/4 yard) and 2 yards black for setting triangles. In Queen layout, Rows 9 & 10 should be 18 blocks needed, not 16. Click here to purchase the pattern.
College Bound!	College Bound! Size is 63 x 93 for those extra-long college beds. Make this quilt in a weekend! Uses one layer cake (qty 40-10″ squares) 1/8-yard cornerstone fabric (yellow) 3-1/8 yards of border fabric (Note: New Cover design) Click here to purchase the pattern.
Circle in a Square	Circle in a Square An Easy Appliqué and Reverse Appliqué Quilt using 2-1/2 inch strips. No appliqué experience required! Instructions include 2 sizes of quilts. Click here to purchase the pattern.

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