Judy Martin
Judy Martin is a longtime quilt maker, a prolific and influential quilt designer, and author of 22 quilting books. While her work clearly shows a familiarity with and appreciation for traditional quilts, it is strikingly original. Her designs are favorites around the world. Many of Judy’s original designs, such as “Colorado Log Cabin,” “Tennessee Waltz,” “Shakespeare in the Park,” “Monet’s Wedding Ring,” and “Snake River Log Cabin” are considered classics.
In a quilting environment that stresses quick and easy projects, Judy Martin is one of the few traditional-style designers and authors to continue to offer food for thought for intermediate and advanced quilters. Judy’s focus is on enabling quilters to improve their craft, expand their horizons, and increase their enjoyment of the art.
Judy has influenced a whole generation of designers and quilt makers. She has introduced many to the joys of quilt making, taught the skills to succeed in the craft, and nudged quilters to experience the thrill of creating original quilts. Judy Martin has made it her life’s work to share her passion for quilting.
Judy makes her home in Grinnell, Iowa. Since leaving her job as editor at Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine and Quiltmaker, Judy has spent the last 26 years working at home with her husband, publishing her books and raising their two now-grown children.
Links
Judy's Free Block of the Moment
Judy's Free Quilt of the Moment
Sign Up for Judy's Free Newsletter
Projects and Patterns on FaveQuilts
Celtic Squares Yardage Variations
Reviews on FaveQuilts
Extraordinary Log Cabin Quilts Book Review
Patchwork Among Friends: From Patterns to Potlucks Book Review
Posts on FaveCrafts Blog
FaveQuilts Talks with Judy Martin: Author, Teacher, Quiltmaker
Free projects, giveaways, exclusive partner offers, and more straight to your inbox!
Your Recently Viewed Projects
Project of the Day
Sugar Plum Quilt Tutorial
If you can never get enough of everything girly, then you'll fall head over heels for this simple and feminine quilt tutorial. This… Continue reading: "Sugar Plum Quilt Tutorial"

Something worth saving?
- SAVE all your favorite patterns
- ADD personal notes
- QUICKLY reference your patterns
Our Newest Projects & Articles
- Basket Quilt Block
- Hourglass Quilt Block
- Fly Home Quilt Pattern
- Classic Nine Patch Quilt Block Pattern
- Free Patchwork Tree Skirt Tutorial
- Christmas Quilt Block
- Easy Quilted Hot Pad
- Quilted Christmas Ornament
- Frank Edmonds
- Handmade With Love Printable Gift Tags
Free eBooks
- 12 Awesome Free Quilt Patterns and Small Quilted Projects
- 14 Easy Baby Quilt Patterns for Boys and Girls
- 17 Quilting Tutorials: Quilting for Beginners and Top Tips for How to Quilt
- DIY Home Decor: How to Make Placemats and Other Easy Sewing Projects for a Country Kitchen
- Easy Quilt Patterns: 11 Applique Quilt Patterns + Quick Quilts
- How to Make a Jelly Roll Quilt: 9 Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns
- How to Quilt a Bag With Style: 7 Free Bag Patterns and Purse Patterns
- Patterns for Quilting: 8 Free Quilt Block Patterns to Make a Quilt for Your Home
- Spectacular Quilt Star Patterns: How to Make a Quilt with 8 Star Quilt Block Patterns and Quilted Star Designs
- Super String Quilts: 13 Paper Piecing and Scrap Quilt Patterns