We can’t wait to get started with this fun new cross stitch pattern by Lori Holt of A Bee in my Bonnet called Happy Camper. Because we know you’re going to want one of these for your sewing room, Kimberly is starting a 7-week cross stitch […]
We’re diving into to The Ultimate Beginner Quilt Series with a lesson on quilting supplies. If you’re new to sewing, there are some essential tools that we just know will make life easy for you. There are pins (an absolute must), needles and thread, a […]
Today we’re continuing with The Ultimate Beginner Quilt Series with a lesson on using a sewing machine. It’s the ultimate power tool! If reading this in email, click this link to watch the video. In today’s video, Kimberly Jolly shows you some pointers for using […]
We’re wrapping up our 4-block Merry Mini Quilt Christmas in July Sew Along this week with the final pattern and tutorial. If you’ve been following along, you know that each week in July we released one video tutorial with a FREE pattern. We had a […]
Hey bag makers! There is a completely new material for you to play with that is easy to sew with, easy to wash, sturdy AND makes a splashy fashion statement. And…it’s paper. Yes, paper! It’s called Kraft-Tex, and you need to immediately prepare a bin […]
Welcome to The Ultimate Beginner Quilt Sew Along, a free quilt pattern series with video tutorials designed just for beginners! We are getting ready to make this quilt with fabric requirements and coloring sheets to plan your quilt. Even if you have zero sewing experience, […]
We’re back with another pattern in our Classic & Vintage series, the Postage Stamp Star Quilt Block! In our Classic & Vintage series, we focus on traditional quilt blocks and add a modern twist! The Postage Stamp Star is made of little squares that remind us […]
If you’ve been dreaming about making your first beginner quilt but aren’t quite sure where to begin, you’re in the right place. We created this Ultimate Beginner Quilt to take the mystery out of quilting and help you learn one step at a time, even […]
Welcome to the Precut Parade! In this series on our blog, we’re showcasing the wide variety of quilt patterns available on our Free Pattern Page! If you haven’t visited it yet, be sure to give it a go by clicking HERE. The free patterns page […]
Are there certain quilts you dream of making? Maybe you’re putting aside fabrics for a special quilt, assembling the right colors and prints for your someday creation. Or maybe you’re building your skills until you feel confident you can tackle that quilt with confidence. Making […]
The Two Color Quilt Sew Along comes to an end today! It’s been fun to see your creations, and we’re so proud of our newly-finished quilts. The Two Color Quilt Sew Along was a spin-off of the Vintage Christmas Sew Along we did with Lori […]
Happy 4th of July from everyone here at Fat Quarter Shop! We’re popping in here on the blog today to share some star-spangled inspiration and free patterns, so keep reading for fun ideas and projects that will make your quilter’s heart sparkle and glow! Wave […]
When it comes to quilt patterns, there are so many options out there it can be hard to pick one to start with. For someone new to quilting, it can be overwhelming to pick out a quilt pattern from the gorgeous eye candy and online […]
We’re back for the final post in the Threadology Quilt Along! This week, we’re celebrating our amazing success this year – all thanks to you! – and showing off some completed quilts. This year’s charity quilt was a lot of fun to sew and share […]