Do you have several quilt projects you would like to make but have no idea how to organize your thoughts and ideas?
Sometimes, that confusion or analysis paralysis can stop us from doing the quilting projects we want to make!
What if I were to tell you that there is a whole category of planners specifically made for quilters to help us organize, plan, and accomplish our quilting goals?
In this post, we will go over several options for quilt planners and discuss why they’re so important.
What Is a Quilt Planner?
I think it’s safe to say that most of us have used a planner before, so we know it helps us organize our days/weeks/months/years by adding our to-do lists, appointments, habit trackers, and other things we want to keep track of.
Now, think about what that could mean for a quilting planner.
The possibilities are endless with what you can track. Here are just a few ideas to spark inspiration for you.
How Do You Use a Quilting Planner?
The way that you use your quilting planner is entirely up to you and your planning style.
If you like to design your own quilts, you can use them to plan blocks, quilt sizes, layouts, fabric requirements, etc.
On the other hand, if you use quilt patterns designed by others, you could use a quilt planner to track your progress through the pattern, make fabric swatches to figure out your fabric selection, record how long it takes you to make the quilt, and even journal about any difficulties or new techniques you learned throughout the journey.
Each quilt planner has its own set of features and preset categories, so it’s essential to get the planner that fits YOUR needs best!
11 Quilt Planners to Design Your Work of Art
Now, let’s explore some fun quilting planners with fun features. We’ll discuss each planner’s key features and what makes them unique.
Are There Apps for Quilt Design?
Yes, several apps or software are specifically designed to help quilters create their own quilts. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional quilt pattern designer, there is quilting software that will work for you and your needs.
Many of these apps have options where you can build a quilt design from scratch, or they will have premade layouts that you can fill with your blocks or blocks included in the software.
What Is the App That Turns a Picture into a Quilt Pattern?
The app that turns any picture into a quilt pattern is called “photoQuilt” by Quiltography. This is an Apple-only app that works on the iPhone or iPad. You simply upload a photo, and the software creates a pixel quilt pattern that you can print and use to make a one-of-a-kind quilt of your favorite person or pet.
This app is well worth the $4.99 price tag and is the only app of its kind. You can easily navigate and use this app even as a beginner quilter.
Final Thoughts
I hope this compilation of quilting planners inspires you to get one to help you track and organize your quilting projects. Knowing what you want to track before shopping for a quilt planner is good, so you don’t get overwhelmed with all the options.