Back Porch Press was founded in 1989 when Gail Abeloe designed and published the Heart Warming Jacket pattern. This pattern showed quilters how to make an attractive jacket that looks like it was made from an old quilt. This pattern was an instant success and is probably the best selling quilted-clothing pattern of all time. This pattern has been revised and improved through the years and is still selling well.

A line of other quilted-clothing patterns followed until today there are 37 patterns including 4 new easy, fat-quarter quilt patterns. Just click on the links on the left to see the patterns.

We are located in Pacific Grove, California, and in 1997 we opened a quilt store, Back Porch Fabrics. The pattern business is located in the back of the store. Our store has models of most patterns and sizing samples to try on so you will know what size to make.

Back Porch Press patterns are the best

Our patterns feature good designs, and the instructions actually work. The patterns fit real people and the instructions contain lots of detail and illustrations. Our patterns have been thoroughly checked to eliminate errors before we sell them. If you have been frustrated by other patterns that just don't work or are hard to understand, you will love Back Porch Press patterns.

Support your local quilt store

We encourage you to buy Back Porch Press Patterns from your local quilt shop. Most quilt shops sell our patterns. However, if you do not have a local quilt shop or are unable to find the pattern you want, you can order directly from us as explained below.

How to order

Print a filled-out order form from this WEB site
The description of each pattern (use the navigation bars on the top left of this page to get there) contains an 'Order Qty' box. Just type how many of that pattern you want to order in the box and click the 'Order' button next to it. This places the item on the Order Form. If you change your mind, change the number in the box and click the button. You can go to the Order Form at any time by clicking the 'Order Form' Icon at the top of each page. Follow the instructions there to generate a filled-out order form which you can mail or fax to us.

Print out a blank order form
Click this link to get an order form which lists all patterns available. It is in Microsoft Word format which most word processors can display. Print it out. It lists all the patterns and ordering instructions. To see pictures and details about the patterns use the links at the top of this page.

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