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Mystery Quilt SALs
There will be four Mystery Quilt Sew Alongs (SALs) each year. The pattern for the SAL will be unknown until the end where you'll get to see the mystery blocks come together into a fun throw size quilt!
Discord Community
Join in and be social with the group of quilters sewing along with you! This is a place for creative discussions, community advice, and collective forum.
Book Club
Get together with your fellow book-lovers and read along! The book will be voted on during week 1 of each mystery SAL and discussed during our final zoom call!
Bonus Projects
In between SALs we still like to have fun! There are a collection of bonus projects available to you to continue the fun!
Exclusive Merch
You'll have access to Toad Circle's exclusive merch! This includes t-shirts, stickers, and more!
Cheater Club
Mystery patterns not your thing? Don't worry with the Toadster Membership you have the option to see the pattern during Week 1 of the SAL! Not a Toadster member? Upgrade your tier anytime!
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.
The Tiers
Lurker
Perfect for those who love to hang out in the Toad Circle without diving into the mystery SAL content! You'll have access to our book channels, hobby corner, general chats, TV discussions, and other fun non-SAL spaces to chat, share, and connect.
Tadpole
Just here for the SAL? This one-time purchase gives you access to the current mystery SAL and a limited section of the Discord—no extra perks, just pure stitching fun!
- Limited access to Discord Community
- Eligible for grand prize
Toadlet
Jump right into the heart of the Toad Circle! As a Toadlet, you get access to all SAL content, video calls, and plenty of exclusive perks—everything except the Toadster-only channels. It's the perfect spot for stitchers who want to be part of the mystery and the community without going full Toadster!
- Discord community
- Quarterly mystery SALs
- SAL book club
- Guess the Design Challenge (GTDC): around week 5 of the SAL you’ll have the opportunity to guess the design - the top 3 winners will win a small prize
- Zoom sew-ins
- Access to discounts and TC partners
Toadster
Not into mysteries? No problem! This tier lets you see the pattern early with the Cheater Club, plus you get everything from Toadlet—exclusive channels, a SAL sticker, and access to the last four SALs. For the full Toad Circle experience, this is the place to be!
- Everything in Toadlet Tier +
- Access to previous (4) SAL patterns
- Access to Cheater Club: Option to see pattern early
Toadster +
- Free SAL sticker
PREVIOUS TOAD CIRCLE SAL'S
Trailhead Quilt
Guest Designer: Heck Yes Sew Co.
Book: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Wildflower Falls
Guest Designer: Running Stitch Quilting
Book: A Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne Young
FROM OUR MEMBERS
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we'd love to have you!
Top 3 Reasons You Should Join Toad Circle
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For the Mystery
Mystery Quilts! Four times a year, you get to participate in a mystery quilt sew along. This will always be a full quilt pattern for a throw-size quilt.
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For The Books
Quilt + book = the perfect combo! Each quarter, the group votes on a book to read alongside the Mystery Quilt.
03.
For the Friends
Come hang out in the Toad Circle Discord! It’s a warm, welcoming space full of friendly folks who love to chat about the mystery quilt, books, tv, gardening and everything...
common questions
The Nitty-Gritty
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The SAL will last 8 weeks!
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You don't know! That's the fun behind the mystery SAL! You won't know the pattern design until the end of the SAL!
For Toadster Tier members only - You will have the option to look at the design on the quilt as early as Week 1! This will allow you to choose fabrics with the design in mind.
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The first week of the SAL is all about picking fabrics! We have created a worksheet detailing the best way to go about choosing your fabrics for the mystery quilt.
For Toadlet and Toadster Tier members only - you will have access to attend the live Week 1 Zoom Circle meeting where we will discuss fabric choices!
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The pattern will be broken up into sections. A new section will be made available to you in your Toad Circle portal. You will be able to download the PDF section directly onto your computer or device.
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9/10 mystery quilt patterns will be offered in a throw size only.
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We will all vote on the book at the beginning of the SAL!
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The Book Club novel is discussed at the end of the 8 week SAL, you've got some time to catch up! The Toad Circle Discord server also has separate channels for sections/chapters of the book to prevent any spoilers!
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On your Toad Circle portal page, there is a button to join the Toad Circle Discord server. This is where members will be chatting, asking questions, and hanging out!
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Zoom sew-ins happen throughout the MQSAL often on Thursdays at 5 p.m. PST. (unless there is a holiday or something else that conflicts)
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Yes. This is where the members will participate in the community aspect of Toad Circle. You do not have to join Discord to receive the SAL pattern, as the pattern will be delivered to your Toad Circle portal on this website.
common questions
Membership FAQ
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You will log in right here in this website using the account icon at the top right.
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While there is no official way of pausing your membership - you can cancel your membership and sign-up for the Lurker Tier if you want to remain in the Discord Community, and then reinstate your membership in time for the next SAL!
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Nope! The mystery pattern and SAL are things that are included in the perks of the Toadlet and Toadster memberships!
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Since Toad Circle is a community-centered, quarterly experience, monthly members commit to the full 3-month SAL period before canceling. This keeps pricing low and our community strong and thriving from start to finish!
If you paid quarterly, bi-annually, or annually and you cancel in the middle of your payment period you will not recieve a refund and will continue to have access to Toad Circle until the end of your billing cycle.
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Unfortunately, there are no refunds. You will continue to have access to Toad Circle until the end of your billing cycle if you cancel early. You will be charged immediately for any changes to your billing cycle or upgrade in tier level.
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To switch between Toadlet and Toadster, just email us at hello@toadandsew.com and we’ll update it for you manually.
You’ll be charged the full amount of the new tier right away, and if the change is made within the first week of your original payment, we’ll refund the difference.
For example: If you upgrade from Toadlet to Toadster, you’ll be charged $12, and we’ll refund $4 from your previous Toadlet payment. -
All Toadlet and Toadster members can cancel their membership through your account settings. Head to your account > Memberships > Cancel button next to your membership information.
Since Toad Circle is a community-centered, quarterly experience, monthly members commit to the full 3-month SAL period before canceling. This keeps pricing low and our community strong and thriving from start to finish!
It is the sole responsibility of the member to cancel their membership. No refunds are given for uncanceled or late cancellations. You will continue to be billed for your membership at the interval you signed up for unless you change or cancel.