Welcome to Flying Parrot Quilts! Here you'll find fun, quirky, and modern patterns inspired by science and traditional quilt blocks.

Hi, I'm Sylvia!

I'm a pattern designer, teacher, author, and award winning quilter. My modern quilt designs are often inspired by science or by traditional quilt blocks. I love paper piecing, too!

I'm available for guild lectures and workshops, and invite you to visit my Shop and Gallery!

 

Featured Patterns

For my complete range of patterns, please visit the pattern shop.

"The Quilter's Negative Space Handbook" is a guide to designing your own modern quilts by starting with a traditional quilt block and incorporating negative space.

Find out more about how you can learn to create your very own striking modern quilt designs!

 

The Quilter's Negative Space Handbook by Sylvia Schaefer

Free Kite Mini Quilt Pattern

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