Quilter on the Run

Quilter On the Run

Quilting Instructor, Professional Quilter, Always on the Run

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Author Designer Teacher Kris Vierra

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Welcome to my shop, where you’ll find everything you need to enhance your quilting journey! I offer a range of carefully curated products, including my quilting books, useful quilting tools, digitized quilting designs, and patterns. Whether you’re looking to expand your quilting knowledge, find the perfect tool for your next project, or explore new design possibilities, you’ll find the resources here to inspire and guide you. Browse through my collection and discover everything you need to take your quilting skills to the next level!

Star Brite – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern (Digital Product)

Star Brite – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern Bursting with color and sparkle, Star Brite turns classic hexagons into a dazzling constellation of layered stars. Each radiant block glows from the center outward, creating a joyful, kaleidoscopic quilt full of movement, symmetry, and vibrant energy. Whether you choose a bright rainbow palette or a more muted spectrum, this quilt will shine. You can make this quilt using your preferred English Paper Piecing (EPP) method, or follow my detailed Stress Free Quilting® machine-sewn hexagon technique, included step-by-step inside the pattern. Enjoy slow, relaxing hand stitching if that’s your style, or speed things up with machine piecing that eliminates Y-seams and paper removal. The repeating star design builds smoothly from block to block, creating a beautifully tessellated layout that looks complex but comes together with ease. The result is a quilt that feels both timeless and fresh, perfect for a

$10.00

Tranquil Lotus Pond Block (Digital Product)

Tranquil Lotus Pond Block The Tranquil Lotus Pond Block is a stunning design that brings elegance and serenity to any quilt. Whether you're looking to create a standout focal point or complement other patterns, this versatile design is perfect for any project. It’s fully adjustable, allowing you to customize the size to fit any quilt, and its calming lotus motif adds a peaceful touch to both traditional and modern styles. This downloadable digital quilting design is compatible with a wide range of quilting programs, including BQM, DXF, GQP, HQF, IQP, PAT, PLT, QCC, SSD, WMF, and comes with a text document for easy installation. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just getting started, this design offers a fun and festive way to elevate your quilts with a beautiful, intricate pattern. Bring a touch of tranquility to your next quilting project and download the Tranquil Lotus Pond Block today—your quilt deserves

$15.00

Layer Cake® Grocery Tote (Digital Product)

Layer Cake® Grocery ToteA Stress Free Quilting® & Sewing Pattern Carry your groceries, projects, or everyday essentials in style with the Layer Cake® Grocery Tote—your new favorite grab-and-go bag! Made with just six layer cake® squares plus a little fabric from your stash, this tote proves that beautiful, functional projects don’t have to be complicated […]

$7.50

Hexagon Jubilee – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern (Digital Product)

Hexagon Jubilee – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern Celebrate color, texture, and joyful symmetry with Hexagon Jubilee. This lively quilt bursts with rows of vibrant hexagon flowers, each one radiating outward in beautiful layers of color. The repeating floral blocks create a happy rhythm across the quilt, while the contrasting connectors tie everything together into one stunning, cohesive design. You can make this quilt using your preferred English Paper Piecing (EPP) method, or follow my detailed Stress Free Quiltin® machine-sewn hexagon technique, explained step-by-step in the pattern. Whether you enjoy the relaxing pace of hand stitching, or prefer the fast, no–Y-seam, no-paper approach of machine piecing, this quilt adapts to your favorite way of working. The simple geometric structure makes it easy to customize with different color families, scraps, or coordinated bundles. No matter how you choose to stitch it, the finished quilt is a joyful celebration of

$10.00

Bake and Take Tote (Digital Product)

Bake and Take ToteA Stress Free Quilting® & Sewing Pattern Carry your casseroles, potluck favorites, and baked-with-love dishes in confidence with the Bake and Take Tote. Designed to keep your food secure, warm, and beautifully wrapped, this quilted carrier turns practical functionality into a stylish statement piece you’ll be proud to bring to any gathering. The roomy interior easily fits most standard casserole dishes, while the fold-over design and sturdy wraparound Velcro® sides help keep everything snug during travel. Quilted for stability and insulation, the Bake and Take Tote keeps your dish warm longer. Perfect for holidays, family dinners, retreat snacks, and your famous “just one more bite” desserts. The pieced exterior offers a vibrant canvas to showcase your favorite prints, gradients, or coordinated scraps. With clear, stress-free instructions guiding you through each step, this project is fun, fast, and satisfying for confident beginners and experienced sewists alike. Perfect for:

$7.50

Up, Up and Away – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern

Up, Up and Away – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Quilt Pattern Let your imagination soar with Up, Up and Away, a whimsical hexagon quilt that captures the magic of brightly colored hot air balloons drifting across the sky. Built entirely from bold, layered hexagons, each balloon rises from the background in cheerful rings of color,  creating a fun, modern design that looks intricate but is delightfully simple to piece. You can make this quilt using your preferred English Paper Piecing (EPP) method, or follow my detailed Stress Free Quilting® machine-sewn hexagon technique, included step-by-step inside the pattern. Whether you enjoy slow, relaxing hand stitching or prefer the fast and frustration-free machine method (no Y-seams, no paper removal), this design works beautifully either way. The clean, airy background highlights the movement of the balloons, while the swirling quilting adds a sense of motion. Almost as if a gentle breeze is

$5.00

Stretch Your Stash Bag (Digital Product)

Stretch Your Stash BagA Stress Free Quilting® & Sewing Pattern Meet the bag that works as hard as you do; both in the sewing room and the workout room! The Stretch Your Stash Bag is a cheerful, functional drawstring tote designed to hold your essentials while helping you bust through those leftover fabric pieces one satisfying strip at a time. With its roomy interior, secure drawstring closure, and comfortable shoulder strap, this bag is ideal for carrying resistance bands, hand weights, yoga gear, or your on-the-go quilting supplies. A front zippered pocket keeps keys, snacks, or sewing notions organized, while the optional embroidered pocket adds a playful touch that celebrates your daily dose of “iron.” Durable, lightweight, and perfectly sized for everyday use, the Stretch Your Stash Bag doubles as a fitness companion and a retreat-ready project bag. Whether you're heading to class, the gym, a guild meeting, or your

$7.50

Under the Sea Tote – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Bag Pattern

Under the Sea Tote – A Stress Free Quilting® Hexagon Bag Pattern Bring a splash of fun to your everyday adventures with the Under the Sea Tote, a bright and cheerful bag design built from hexagons. With its playful under-the-sea motif and bold colors, this tote is as eye-catching as it is practical. Perfect for carrying quilting supplies, books, beach gear, or everyday essentials. You can create the hexagon panel using your preferred English Paper Piecing (EPP) method, or stitch it using my detailed Stress Free Quiltling® machine-sewn hexagon technique, included step-by-step in the pattern. Whether you enjoy slow, relaxing hand sewing or prefer the fast, no–Y-seam, no-paper machine approach, this tote comes together beautifully with either method. The roomy interior, sturdy straps, and durable construction make this bag as functional as it is fun. Add your favorite quilting cottons, batiks, or scraps, and watch your underwater design swim to

$7.50

Mini 4 in 1

Mini 4 in 1 This handy tool has two concave curves, one convex curve, and one wave. The shallow concave tool is ideal for creating the continuous line curve on 4- and 9-patches. The Mini 4 in 1 is digitally printed with registration lines and laser cut from 1/4 in acrylic. Can be used to stitch around on Long-, Mid-, and Short-arm machines (both Stand Up and Sit Down) and High Shank Home machines with the appropriate ruler foot attached. Make sure your ruler foot will clear 1/4 inch acrylic. Comes with downloadable PDF instructions for use. Now with Fabric Gripping Action® and EZ2C® Lines Fabric Gripping Action® aids in keeping the tool in place while machine quilting around it. Our EZ2C Lines® are visible on a very wide range of colors and patterns.

$20.00

Show Stopper Cross Body Sling Bag (Digital Product)

Show Stopper Cross Body Sling BagA Stress Free Quilting & Sewing Pattern Meet your new everyday essential, the Show Stopper Cross Body Sling Bag! Designed for makers who want style, function, and hands-free convenience, this compact sling is the perfect grab-and-go project for errands, quilt shows, travel, and retreats. The sleek silhouette features three thoughtfully placed pockets to keep your essentials organized, plus a fully zippered main compartment to keep everything secure as you move through your day. Whether you’re carrying your phone, keys, small notions, or a bit of handwork, the Show Stopper keeps it all close and easy to reach. With clear, stress-free instructions and approachable construction steps, this pattern is perfect for confident beginners and experienced sewists alike. Choose batiks, bold prints, or favorite scraps to create a stylish sling that truly turns heads because why shouldn’t your bag be as fabulous as your quilts? Perfect for:

$7.50

BYOB – (Bring Your Own Batiks) Craft Bag (Digital Product)

BYOB – Bring Your Own Batiks Craft BagA Stress Free Quilting® & Sewing Pattern Every quilter needs a bag that can keep up with their creative chaos, and this one is ready for the challenge! The BYOB- Bring Your Own Batiks Craft Bag is a sturdy, stylish carry-all designed to hold everything from rulers and rotary cutters to on-the-go stitching projects… and maybe even a secret chocolate stash. With seven roomy exterior pockets, everything you need is right at your fingertips, neatly organized instead of lost in the bottom of a tote. Two removable interior dividers give you flexibility; keep them in to corral projects and notions, or take them out when you need extra space for fabric hauls or class supplies. This pattern walks you through each step with clear, stress-free instructions so you can create a bag that is as functional as it is beautiful. Whether you choose

$7.50

Nested Mini Circles

Nested Mini Circles Stitch a 1 inch, 2 inch, 3 inch, and 4 inch circles easily using this template. The inside collection works similar to our nested tools. By adding and subtracting rings and turning the key, one template can create multiple designs. Digitally printed with EZ2C® registration lines, laser cut from 1/4 inch acrylic, with the bottom coated with our Fabric Gripping Action®. Specifically designed to be used for Template/Ruler work the Nested Mini Circles are safe on Long-, Mid-, and Short-arm machines (both Stand Up and Sit Down) and High Shank Home machines with the appropriate ruler foot attached. Comes with downloadable PDF instructions for use. Pairs nicely with the Mini Straight Line Tool Now with Fabric Gripping Action® and EZ2C® Lines Fabric Gripping Action® aids in keeping the tool in place while machine quilting around it. Our EZ2C® Lines are visible on a very wide range of

$28.00

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