We know you love paper pad piecing as much as we do, so we designed a quilt along that is all about the blocks you can make with our favorite It’s Sew Emma Foundation Paper Pads! The Petit Four Quilt Along features six of our […]
A Special Thimble Blossoms Trunk Show!
Happy Thursday! We wanted to pop in and share some exciting news and updates today about this week’s Fat Quarter Shop Livestream and the Shine Bright Quilt Along. Get your Friday started right with a Quilty Livestream! Join us Friday, September 8 at 11 AM […]
Understanding Quilt Backs: A Guide for Beginners
Quilt backs or backing! It’s a hot topic around here. We often receive questions about preparing quilt backing fabric, such as cutting and assembly techniques, working with 108” wide fabric, pieced backings, and how to make the backings ready for a longarmer. Over the years, […]
Sew Sampler August 2023 Box Reveal
It’s high time for the golden hour reveal of the August Sew Sampler box! We’re so excited to share this month’s reveal with you. Beware of spoilers! Sunray Day in the Life Fat Quarter Bundle by Echo Park for Riley Blake Designs Top up your […]
My Favorite Free Scrap Quilt Patterns for FQS Scrappy September!
Are you looking to get creative with your fabric stash this September? I’m sharing my favorite FREE scrap quilt patterns for Scrappy September this year. Using fabric scraps cuts down on waste, saves money and amps up creativity with different color combinations and designs. Read […]
Top 10 Charm Pack Quilt Patterns
Give me five! 5″ squares of fabric, that is. I have collected some of my favorite charm pack-friendly quilt patterns to share with you today. Are you ready to see my top ten charm pack quilt patterns? Charm Packs are 5″ squares that are small […]
Announcing The Quilted Witch Quilt and Stitch Along!
Calling all magical quilters and stitchers, mark your calendars! It’s time to get ready because we’ve brewed up another Sew and Stitch Along with new patterns from Lori Holt. The Quilted Witch is about to cast its spell on you. Keep reading for all the fun details. […]
Classic & Vintage – Gretchen Quilt and FREE Quilt Block
It’s time for another Classic & Vintage Series pattern release, this time with the Gretchen Quilt, inspired by the Gretchen block from the Kansas City Star in 1932! This series takes traditional quilt blocks and adds a modern twist. Keep reading for all the details […]
Tips for Sewing with Flannel
Today we’re stepping into the world of quilting with flannel fabrics and taking you with us! We’re sharing our top five tips for sewing with flannel and a new free shortcut quilt pattern below. Be sure to read to the bottom so you don’t miss the video tutorial or an exciting new giveaway!
New Quilt Along & All About Seasonal Stitchy Stars by Lori Holt!
We’re so excited to share all the details on the Seasonal Stitchy Stars Patterns for both quilting and cross stitch. Be sure to read all the way to the end for some exciting NEW quilt along information! Get ready to dive into a world of starlight with […]
Sew Sampler July 2023 Box Reveal
Have you berry-picked through the July Sew Sampler box yet? We’re so excited to share this month’s reveal with you. Beware of spoilers! Berry Basket Jolly Bar by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics Inspired by summer mornings spent picking fresh berries in the garden, the […]
Make Your Quilt into a Wall Hanging with a DIY Quilt Sleeve
Are you looking for a creative way to display your quilt? A hanging quilt sleeve is the perfect solution! This simple DIY project will transform your quilt into a wall hanging and can easily be completed in an afternoon. In this blog post, we’ll show […]
2023 Summer Cross Stitch Recap
This is a summer for stitching and I can’t wait to show you everything I have been working on the last few months! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. Below are the cross stitch projects I have been working […]
Top 10 Free Quilt Patterns for Beginners
Attention all new quilters! Are you eager to try your hand at creating beautiful and intricate quilts but not quite sure where to begin? Look no further than this list of the top 10 free quilt patterns for beginners designed by Fat Quarter Shop! With […]