Hi, My Name is Scott Flanagan, my quilting journey started at the age of 7 sewing alongside my grandmother making quilts for Lutheran World Relief, but come from a family of crafters and woodworkers. I started 4th and Main Designs in 2011. Since then my patterns have been frequently found in Quilters World, Quiltmaker, McCalls Quilting, and Fons & Porter magazines I love the endless possibilities available when designing patterns and get super excited when putting together a project and normally end up with a sample within a day or two. As for my favorite part of quilting, really all of it! From designing, to cutting, to piecing, to quilting, to binding (OK that one may be a lie!). But It is all part of the creative process and by skipping a step it feels as though part of the project is missing.
I have two strong quilting philosophies: (1) A quilt is only hard if you have been told it is hard beforehand and (2) you learn some of the best lessons from the mistakes made along the quilting Journey. With those two thoughts I strive to write patterns that no matter how hard they look a confident beginner with sewing experience could handle.
Join Scott for an inspiring and entertaining journey through his life in quilting. With more than 30 years of experience, Scott shares heartfelt stories from his very first quilt to his most recent creations - along with the lessons he’s gathered along the way. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or simply curious, you’ll leave inspired by his creativity, perseverance, and love for the craft.
