When (and when not) to break the rules in your quilt pattern

Описание: Not every part of your quilt pattern is up for a creative makeover . . . and knowing the difference will save your readers a lot of frustration.

In this Tech Tip Tuesday, I'm breaking down the innovation vs. tradition balance in quilt pattern writing: what you can (and should!) put your own spin on, and what you really need to leave alone. Spoiler: if it's functional, don't touch it.

Your pattern isn't a creative work; it's an instruction set, and your reader's mental energy is precious. Familiar formatting is a feature, not a limitation.

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0:00 Intro
1:20 What's okay to innovate on
2:28 What you should NOT innovate on
3:15 Why familiar formatting is a feature
4:55 The main takeaway