Some patterns just have that magic. Pocket Compass has long been one of our most beloved designs, and now Judel Niemeyer has given it new life using Free Spirit’s Tim Holtz collections — ephemeral brights in teal, coral, and gold spinning across a muted, richly textured background full of hidden postcards, botanical sketches, and vintage script.
At 40″ x 40″, it’s the perfect size for a baby blanket, wall hanging, or decorative throw — and it might just be the most approachable Quiltworx pattern you’ll ever piece. The points float freely, so there’s no fussy precision to chase. The seams are almost entirely straight, save for the gentle sweep of the center circle — and even that curve is forgiving, since its lines never touch. No matched seams, no stress. Just clean lines coming together like magic.
Here’s the exciting part — get it now, or save the date.
We’re bringing this colorway to you a little earlier than planned — our patterns sold through faster than we expected! If you love what you see, you have two ways to make it yours:
- Get it now — kits are available today, so you can start stitching right away.
- Wait for the Box Program with all the goodies, notions and benefits — this same colorway, alongside three brand-new colorways, will be offered in our Quarter 3 2027 Quilt Box Program, which we hope to open for pre-orders in early September. You’ll get the pattern and kit, along with a free Stashbuster pattern and fabrics, notions, coupon book with savings on future pattern, kit, and class purchases, and more!
We wanted you to have that choice before you buy, not after — so whichever way you choose to bring Pocket Compass home, you can do it knowing exactly what’s ahead.
And if it’s the original Pocket Compass colorway you’ve been hoping for, good news — we have a limited number of those kits remaining, now offered at 25% off while supplies last.
