Missouri Star Quilt Company publishes LOTS of quilt patterns and often offers them in both print and digital form. Digital quilt patterns - also sometimes called digitized quilt patterns - are becoming increasingly popular. We are proud to offer hundreds of digital quilt patterns for sale in our online store, with more added every week!

When you buy a digital quilt pattern, we'll send you an email with a link to download your quilt pattern PDF to your computer or device (hint: PDF stands for Portable Document Format). You can also access the digital quilt patterns your purchase from us by logging into your Missouri Star account and viewing your digital downloads page.

PDF files generally allow viewing but not editing. They are also easy to exchange between different types of computer systems and devices. Usually, the only concern about using downloadable quilt patterns is printing them accurately. If there are any templates that you'll need to cut out and trace, the pattern pages that need to be printed should have a 2”x1” or 1”x1” box printed on them along with instructions to print at 100%, no scaling. In other words, do not “print to fit the page.” Printing the pattern pages accurately is essential for ensuring that your PDF patchwork quilt blocks match correctly.

Once you are past the small hiccup of printing accurately, PDF quilt patterns have many advantages:

➤You can buy quilt patterns online instantly–no need to drive to a store or wait for shipping.

➤The pattern maker has the ability to add tips, photos or illustrations, and pattern options because there is no limit created by the cost of printing paper pages.

➤Buyers can enlarge directions and illustrations on the pattern using the viewing capabilities of their computers or devices.

➤Quilt pattern downloads don’t wear out. The owner of the pattern can reprint the pages whenever necessary. (Be aware that copyright restrictions prevent printing the pattern for use by people who do not own it.)

➤Quilt pattern PDF files are stored on your computer or device–not in drawers or bins in your sewing room. Digital quilt designs take up no physical space. Just be sure to back-up your computer or device! 

➤Digital quilt patterns are more earth-friendly. They use less paper and packaging. They require no shipping.

➤PDF quilt patterns will also save you money! Generally speaking, digital quilting patterns cost less than print copies, and you will save even more money if you use a PDF reader on your tablet or desktop and forgo printing entirely - printer ink and paper can really add up!

Missouri Star offers the best digital quilting designs you can find. We offer online quilt patterns for bed quilts, baby quilts, table runners, placemats, pillows, and wall hangings. We also offer digital patterns for things that are not quilts–such as totes, zippered pouches, crib sheets, nesting bins, and car organizers. All of these home decor patterns, kids’ patterns, stay-organized patterns, and quilt patterns to print can be yours with just a few clicks!