Cole Whitaker has been immersed in the visual arts since childhood, with a lifelong passion for painting and drawing. He first learned to quilt at the age of five, but it wasn’t until he turned 40 that he returned to the craft with renewed purpose. Since then, Cole has earned multiple awards for his quilts and built a thriving practice that includes teaching, custom quilt creation, longarm quilting services, public speaking, and original pattern design.

With a background in graphic design, Cole brings a modern, digital approach to quilt pattern creation. His two decades of teaching experience make him a skilled and engaging educator, especially for those looking to learn how to design quilt patterns using digital tools.

For Cole, quilting is more than a craft—it’s a source of healing and joy. His work has touched many lives, and he continues to share that joy through every stitch.