I’m Linda McGibbon, the quilt pattern designer behind Lakeview Quilting. My journey into quilt design began after a 30‑year career in accounting and a move to our lakeside home near Midland, Michigan—a house I personally designed in 2002. Surrounded by nature and inspired by a local quilting group, I bought my first sewing machine in 2005 and quickly fell in love with the craft.

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By 2007, I was designing my own quilts using Electric Quilt software, drawn to the precision and complexity that paper piecing allows. One of my earliest designs, The Big Bang, was completed in 2008 using over 5,000 pieces and 125 Jinny Beyer fabrics. Though never released as a quilt pattern, it remains one of my proudest achievements and was featured in the AQS 2013 Quilt Art Engagement Calendar.

In 2011, I added a Statler Stitcher / Gammill Long Arm Machine to my studio and began quilting my own tops. I was honored with the Rookie of the Year Award at the Machine Quilters Showcase in 2012.

Today, I focus on publishing original quilt patterns that blend technical mastery with artistic storytelling. Many of my designs are paper pieced and feature bold geometry, poetic themes, and heirloom‑quality structure. As a quilt pattern designer, I’m committed to creating patterns that are both visually compelling and thoughtfully constructed. Whether you’re exploring seasonal layouts, Block of the Month projects, or digitally downloadable patterns, each quilt is crafted to inspire, challenge, and delight.

I’m grateful for every quilter who brings my designs to life in their own unique way. Your creativity inspires mine and supports my continued growth as a quilt pattern designer.