Shift Quilt Pattern
Shift Quilt Pattern
A playful exploration of hexagons, color, and proportion!
Shift is a modern quilt pattern that explores hexagons, color interaction, and proportion through a series of versatile block variations. Using either reusable foundation piecing or ruler-free construction, you'll discover how small changes in shape, scale, and color placement can create dramatically different results.
The pattern includes multiple approaches—from simple blocks to more complex hexagon variations, as well as ruler-free options—giving you plenty of room to experiment and find your own direction. Work with a planned palette or sew intuitively as you explore the relationship between color, value, and composition.
With Shift, you’ll explore:
- Reusable foundation piecing techniques
- Foundation-free and ruler-free construction options
- Hexagon variations in multiple sizes and proportions
- Color and value placement
- Using scale and proportion to create different visual effects
- Layout and composition ideas
- Creative prompts for further exploration
About the Block Studies Collective Patterns & Video Courses:
Block Studies patterns focus on small quilt studies designed for experimentation, skill building, and design exploration. Many can be expanded into larger quilt compositions.
Choose Your Option:
PDF Pattern Only
- Printable PDF pattern with written instructions
- Instant pattern download after purchase
PDF Pattern + Video Course (Recommended)
- Printable PDF pattern with written instructions
- On-demand video lessons with no expiration
- Step-by-step demonstrations and troubleshooting tips
- Unlimited course access with no expiration
- Support from Tara when you leave a comment in the learning platform
- Closed captions on videos
- Instant pattern downloads and course access after purchase
After purchase, you’ll receive an email with your pattern download and, if selected, video course access information. If you don’t see it in your inbox, be sure to check your spam folder.
- Video course option with lifetime access
- Variable
- Instant Download (PDF Pattern)
- Block Studies Season 3
Skill Level
Skill Level
- Adventurous Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Skill Building
Techniques Used
Techniques Used
- Foundation Paper Piecing
- Machine Piecing
- Ruler Free
- Basic Building Blocks
On-Demand Video Course
The PDF patterns include all the written instructions needed to make the quilt. The optional on-demand video courses go much deeper, offering step-by-step demonstrations, sewing tips, and a closer look at my design process as I work through the quilt.
The video courses also include:
- Visual demonstrations of nuanced techniques
- My real-time thought process as I sew
- Color and value decision-making
- Design exploration and block variations
- Troubleshooting tips along the way
- The “why” behind my design choices
- Confidence building through watching the process unfold
- The ability to ask questions and receive feedback
- On-demand access-watch anytime at your own pace

