My name is Sharon McCurdy. I have sewing and crafting my whole life. I have been doing patterns for a long time, just not as a business in itself. I made clothing a number of years ago from my own designs. Back then, I did a lot of machine applique which I still love. I also worked as a technical writer writing software manuals. Then I was introduced to the quilt world. I found myself doing patterns and samples for a friend . My love of ... Read Full Bio »

My name is Sharon McCurdy. I have sewing and crafting my whole life. I have been doing patterns for a long time, just not as a business in itself. I made clothing a number of years ago from my own designs. Back then, I did a lot of machine applique which I still love. I also worked as a technical writer writing software manuals. Then I was introduced to the quilt world. I found myself doing patterns and samples for a friend . My love of designing and writing have now become one. I guess you can say, the rest is history. Everyone always asks, where did you get the name, Pure Joy Patterns. My mother's name was Joye. My sister, Janyce and her husband Jim make custom jewelry with their business and made Mother a necklace years ago that said 100% Pure Joye. I always loved the necklace and decided to use the concept as my company name. My mother passed away in 2007, so it is also in remembrance of her. Wholesale inquires welcome. Printed patterns available at www.purejoypatterns.com or on Etsy - store - PureJoyPatterns