The Fourth of July is just around the corner, so to celebrate in style, we’re bringing you two FREE quilt patterns for your home and table. Get ready for this patriotic flag quilt! The Stars, Stripes and Dots Quilt commands attention at a generous 65.5″ […]
Two Color Quilt Sew Along: Finishing and Backing
We’re sew excited to continue the Two Color Quilt Sew Along with instructions for finishing the top and quilt back! The Two Color Quilt Sew Along is a spin-off of the Vintage Christmas Sew Along we did with Lori Holt (of Bee in my Bonnet) […]
Sew She Did Cross Stitch Along
Are you a cross stitcher who appreciates the ultimate power tool – the sewing machine? Well we are too! And we’re showing it off with a new frame-worthy cross stitch pattern by Lori Holt of A Bee in my Bonnet called Sew She Did. Because we know […]
Countdown to Christmas
Have you ever wanted to sew a quilt that’s suited not just for Christmas but all year long? Making a lap or bed quilt can be a big undertaking, so it’s nice to have a quilt that won’t need to be packed away with the […]
Precut Friendly Tree Skirt Pattern
Dress your tree up right this Christmas! The newest tree skirt pattern, the Charm Pack Tree Skirt, is sure to make a statement around your tree this holiday season! This quilted tree skirt made with precuts is a fun and satisfying project using just two […]
School Spirit – A Free Quilt Pattern
Congrats to new graduates and continuing students! In honor of the Class of 2019, we’re rolling out our FREE School Spirit Quilt Pattern! It’s the right size to adorn a dorm room for college-bound students, and it can be customized with your school colors to […]
How to Cross Stitch
If you want to learn how to cross stitch, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve created this short guide to get you started. Cross stitch is one of the oldest documented forms of needlework, with pieces dating back to the middle ages (source). What […]
Happy Easter!
We hope you’re having a very “hoppy” day!
Longarm Quilter of the Month: Sarah Yetman
Some quilters love piecing, while others live for the string art that dances across the quilt. These days you can get almost any quilting pattern you can imagine added to a quilt. A skilled longarmer can add custom designs to enhance the style of the […]
Handmade Quilts and Gifts to Give with Love
Stitched from the Heart: Quilts and More to Give with Love Turn pretty embroidery, simple patchwork, and sweet applique details into extraordinary gifts that will inspire smiles! From throws and wall quilts to a quick pincushion and mug rug, these projects in the new book […]
Pin Pals: Pin Cushion Projects with Carrie Nelson
Who says pincushions have to look like tomatoes!? The sky’s the limit when it comes to these little patchwork pinnies. Carrie Nelson brings us a delightful selection of 40 patchwork pincushions in her book, Pin Pals. She visited the Fat Quarter Shop studio to film […]
Sew Colorful Fat Quarter Club March
Welcome to our third month of the Sew Colorful Fat Quarter Club! This club colors outside the lines, and each month will bring a new color of prints and coordinated blenders curated by Fat Quarter Shop! This month, we’re featuring green fabrics in our March 2019 Sew Colorful Fat […]
On a Roll – 14 Jelly Roll-Friendly Quilts
When it comes to speed of putting together a quilt top, Jelly Rolls are the Usain Bolt of the precut world. Is there anything faster than unrolling a spiral of 2.5″ wide coordinating precut strips and cutting them to size? Next thing you know, you’re […]
Longarm Quilter of the Month: Sheryl Highsmith
It’s not uncommon for quilters to try longarm quilting out of necessity. If you can’t quilt it on your home machine or find someone to do the work quickly, why not rent or buy a longarm machine and get to quilting? Such is the case […]