Anne Fitzsimmons, founder of ABC Patterns, first started selling patchwork and quilt patterns at a quilt show in Orange County, California, in 1970. Before 1970, Anne taught quilting in adult education classes, and also taught home economics/sewing classes in high school.

Anne's love of quilting lead her to begin her own business, "ABC Patterns", in 1979. ABC Patterns now participates in at least 14 quilt shows per year, selling quilt patterns and giving demonstrations on various quilting techniques. Now in her 80's, Anne still designs quilt patterns but is no longer attending quilt shows. (Check the web site for her latest paper-piecing designs.)

Sally Bertetto, one of Anne's daughters, is now carrying on the family business and attending quilt shows. Sally has done many of Anne's paper-piecing patterns for show demonstrations, and she enjoys patchwork too. Be sure to stop by and say hello to Sally if you attend a quilt show in southern California.