Dear Jane

Welcome to the Brenda Papadakis collection, home to English Paper Piecing tools and projects inspired by one of the most iconic quilt books ever written. Brenda Papadakis brought the historic 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quilt back into the hearts of quilters around the world with her beloved book Dear Jane, sparking a global community of makers who have fallen in love with this remarkable design.

Here you’ll find Paper Pieces products that support Dear Jane projects — from complete piece packs and modification guides to essential templates — making it easier than ever to recreate or reinterpret this timeless masterpiece using English Paper Piecing.

 

The Brenda Papadakis collection brings together everything a quilter needs to explore the Dear Jane legacy through precision piecing. Based on the 1863 quilt of Jane A. Stickle — composed of thousands of tiny pieces and beloved by quilters across generations — these products help you tackle this historic project one section at a time.

Whether you’re embarking on your first Dear Jane, using English Paper Piecing for the first time, or returning to add new interpretation to this classic design, our piece packs, guides, and templates support confident stitching and beautiful outcomes. Each item in this collection is designed to help you honor the heritage of Dear Jane with accuracy, ease, and joy.