Encouraging sensory play in the first year of life and beyond offers tons of benefits as babies grow and develop. Not to mention, it’s just plain fun for them! We love Around the Bobbin’s Sensory Toys for more than just cuteness, they contain all sorts […]
Tips for Adding a Quilt Label
Once you’ve poured countless hours into sewing a quilt, it only makes sense to give it a finishing touch with a quilt label. We often receive questions about what quilt labels we use or how we make them ourselves. We’ve gathered some of our favorite […]
Starting the Stronger Together Quilt Along
Today is the first day of Black History Month, and to celebrate we’re starting our 2024 Stronger Together Quilt Along to fundraise for UNCF. This year we honor Ruby Bridges and support UNCF with the quilt design featuring blocks from four Black designers. Read on […]
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
We want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season! May your day be filled with family, love and cozy quilts. 💝
How to Sew a Signature Quilt
November is family story month, and this quilt’s got my family talking. It’s a signature quilt with the names of my relatives, a special way to celebrate our family ties. This is Kate from the marketing team, and today I’m sharing my latest quilt with […]
Sparkle Star Mini Quilt
We’ve sewn up something sparkly in honor of Moda’s annual Stitch Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This mini quilt was inspired by the collective strength we can draw on from one another in tough times. Supporting women who are going through breast cancer […]
My Breast Cancer Story
For the past several years, Fat Quarter Shop has hosted a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I love that we can rally to support women who have been affected by this awful disease and help bring awareness to catching cancer before it’s too late. […]
Stitch Pink 2023
We’re joining forces with Moda Fabrics and Aurifil for their Stitch Pink campaign. It’s a cause close to our hearts – raising awareness for breast cancer and showing our support for those who are facing it. Breast cancer is all too common, but there are […]
5 Patriotic Quilts + a 4th of July Sale!
Happy 4th of July to all of you! We hope you enjoy your day off, eat great food and watch the fireworks! Today we’re sharing five of our favorite quilts in red, white and blue, plus a special sale and a patriotic project too cute […]
Snapshots from Fat Quarter Shop – Celebrating 20 Years
20 years can fly by in the blink of an eye. The 20th anniversary of Fat Quarter Shop truly snuck up on us, as so much has changed since the first days! Today we’re looking back on the past two decades of running a business […]
Happy National Sewing Machine Day!
Hello, and Happy National Sewing Machine Day! For this special day, I want to challenge you to teach someone in your life to make a quilt. Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, or relative. You can pass on your love of quilting to someone in your […]
Free Sewing Machine Mat Tutorial
Happy National Sewing Machine Day! To celebrate this most wonderful of all holidays, I’m sharing a free tutorial to make a sewing machine mat with pockets. With storage where you need it, it keeps your sewing space clear and your notions close at hand. Supplies: […]
The Quilt Keeper over-the-door quilt rack is here!
As quilters, we tend to accumulate quilts. Lots of them! You might store them in a basket or cabinet, on a quilt ladder, or pile them on a bed. The quilts we create are so nice to look at that it’s a shame to hide […]
The Best Rotary Cutters for Quilting
Are you in search of a rotary cutter to use for your next quilting project? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This blog post is your guide to rotary cutters and will help you find the best rotary cutter for quilting and sewing. […]