"Toad Circle is an incredible community of connection and support from fellow quilters all over the world. Whether you started quilting yesterday or 10 years ago, everyone has a valuable place and wisdom to share."
- Meghan (member of 2+ years)
What is Toad Circle?
Toad Circle is a quarterly Mystery Quilt SAL (sew along) + Book Club run by Taylor Krz of Toad & Sew. Four times a year, a new 8-week SAL kicks off — a mystery pattern revealed in stages, a community-voted book to read alongside it, Zoom sew-ins, prizes, surprises, and a Discord community that stays active long after the SAL wraps up.
All skill levels welcome. All reading speeds welcome. Cozy chaos encouraged.
Week by Week Mystery Quilting
Each SAL runs for 8 weeks. A new section of the pattern drops weekly — you won't know what you're making until the end. That's half the fun.
Discord Community
This is where the magic happens. Chat about the quilt, the book, TV shows, gardening, life. The community is warm, welcoming, and genuinely one of a kind.
Community Book Club
At the start of each SAL, the group votes on a book. You read along at your own pace, chat in spoiler-safe Discord channels, and discuss together at the final Zoom call.
Bonus Perks
Guess-the-Design challenges with prizes, exclusive merch, partner discounts, and bonus projects between SALs.
Zoom Sew-Ins
Live Zoom sew-ins happen throughout the SAL — typically Thursdays at 5pm PST. Show up, stitch, and hang out with your people.
Cheater Club
Not a fan of mysteries? Toadster members have the option to see the full pattern as early as Week 1 — so you can plan your fabrics with the finished design in mind.
Choose your tier
Lurker
Perfect if you're not ready to dive into a full SAL but want to be part of the community. You'll have access to book channels, hobby corner, general chats, TV discussions, and all the non-SAL spaces to connect and hang out.
Tadpole
Just here for a single SAL? This one-time purchase gets you access to the current Mystery Quilt SAL. No subscription, no extra perks — just the pattern and the stitching.
- SAL pattern access
- Eligible for grand prize
Opens with SAL signups
Toadlet
The full Toad Circle experience. Access to every SAL, the Book Club, Zoom sew-ins, the Guess-the-Design challenge, partner discounts, and the complete Discord community.
- Discord community
- Quarterly mystery SALs
- SAL book club
- Guess the Design Challenge
- Zoom sew-ins
- Partner Discounts
Opens 4 times a year · One week only
Toadster
Everything in Toadlet, plus the Cheater Club option (see the pattern as early as Week 1), access to the last 3 SAL patterns, exclusive Toadster channels, and a free SAL sticker shipped to you each quarter.
- Everything in Toadlet Tier +
- 3 previous SAL patterns
- Cheater Club access
Toadster +
- Includes SAL sticker
Opens 4 times a year · One week only
PREVIOUS TOAD CIRCLE SAL'S
Raven's Nest Quilt
Guest Designer: Jess Rash Quilts
Book: The List of Suspicious Things
Wildflower Falls
Guest Designer: Running Stitch Quilting
Book: A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
community values
Everyone deserves to feel valued, respected, and safe here. We actively nurture a culture of kindness, empathy, and care.
There is no place in Toad Circle for discrimination, harassment, or hostility of any kind. We stand firmly against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, xenophobia, and all forms of hate.
We’re proud to say we've never had issues with these behaviors in our community — and we don't foresee any in the future either! Our members share a deep commitment to kindness, respect, and care for one another.
We welcome quilters (and humans!) from all backgrounds, identities, and walks of life. Our community is stronger because of the diversity within it.
Our community is global, and we cherish the many voices, traditions, and perspectives that come with that. Wherever you are, you belong here.
We know that life isn't always easy — that's why we created spaces like the #Rage-Room (for when you need to vent) and the #Feel-Good-Room (for sharing wins, joys, and encouragement). We don’t avoid hard conversations; we face them together, with honesty and solidarity.
The world can be heavy. Toad Circle is a place to catch your breath, find connection, and remember that you're not alone — in quilting or in life.
FROM OUR MEMBERS
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common questions
About the SAL
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8 weeks. A new section of the pattern is released each week.
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You won't know until the end — that's the mystery! Toadster members have the option to peek at the design as early as Week 1 through the Cheater Club.
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Week 1 includes a fabric selection worksheet to guide you. Toadlet and Toadster members also get access to the live Week 1 Zoom call where fabric choices are discussed together.
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Weekly pattern sections are released to your Toad Circle portal on this website. You can download each PDF directly to your device.
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Most mystery quilts are throw size only.
common questions
About the Book Club
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The group votes at the start of each SAL!
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No pressure — the book is discussed at the final week 8 Zoom call, so you have the full 8 weeks to catch up. Discord book channels are organized by section to keep things spoiler-free.
common questions
About the Community
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On Discord. Your portal page has a button to join the Toad Circle server. You do not need Discord to receive your SAL pattern — that's delivered through this website.
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Typically Thursdays at 5pm PST throughout the SAL, with exceptions for holidays.
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You don't need Discord for the pattern, but the community, Zoom links, and most of the fun live there.
common questions
About Membership
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As a Toadster and Toadster+ member, you have access to the previous 3 SAL patterns plus the current SAL pattern as it becomes available. This is a rolling availability and will update as new MQSALs are completed.
Previous SAL patterns that are not included in this access are available through the designer if they choose to sell the quilt pattern in their own shop. Please reach out to the designer of the SAL pattern for more information about the availability of their quilt pattern.
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There's no official pause option, but you can cancel and drop to the Lurker tier ($5/month) to stay in the community, then rejoin at full membership during the next signup window.
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Monthly members commit to the full 3-month SAL period before canceling — this keeps pricing low and the community strong. Quarterly, bi-annual, and annual members retain access through the end of their billing cycle if they cancel early, but no refunds are issued.
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To switch between Toadlet and Toadster, email hello@toadandsew.com and we'll update it manually. You'll be charged the full new tier amount immediately, and if the change is made within the first week of your billing cycle, we'll refund the difference.
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Go to your account → Memberships → Cancel. You are responsible for managing your own cancellation — no refunds are given for late or missed cancellations.
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Unfortunately, no. You retain access through the end of your billing cycle if you cancel early.
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