This course qualifies for 1 credit

By Donna McCauley

Welcome to the Essence of Tradition Design Pattern Series. In this course Donna will be showing you how to quilt modern designs on your traditional Carpenter's Star blocks.

You will see 4 different ruler work designs to choose from with the templates below, or get creative and pull from your own Ruler Template Library and make your traditional blocks shine.

Westalee Templates Used:

We hope you enjoy these creative ways to use Westalee Design Rulers on traditional blocks!


Hi, I’m Donna McCauley, a Westalee Design Accredited Teacher and Brand Ambassador, owner and operator of DONNA McCAULEY QUILTING.

"Get inspired to finish all your quilt tops at home with the Essence of Tradition Design Pattern Series."

With an extensive background in all types of sewing techniques, Donna got her taste for creating and designing early on in the garment industry where she created custom clothing for a number of years. From there, it was a natural progression from pattern designs, into designing templates.  “The ability to design the images she wanted to quilt” was Donna’s vision.

Today, with her own collection of templates, Donna can share her passion of designing and quilting using templates that are simple, uncomplicated and easy to use.

Click Here to Learn more about Donna McCauley.

*Pattern and Instructional Videos Included. Template product not included.