We have a lot of talented sewers, crafters, and quilters on the FQS team, and we thought that National Sewing & Quilting Month would be the perfect time to show off their talents as well as hosting a little friendly competition. Today, we’re hosting our […]
Fat Quarter Shop Fun
20% OFF ALL Robert Kaufman Fabrics
Enjoy 20% OFF ALL Robert Kaufman Fabrics with coupon code, RK2014 for one week. *This offer expires Sunday, September 28th at 11:59 CST and offer not included in Clubs, PDFs, or Patterns.
Designer Tidbits: Horizon by Kate Spain (Plus Giveaway!)
Hi everyone! Kate Spain is here today to chat about her newest collection for Moda Fabrics, Horizon. This sea glass inspired collection is filled with cool blues and soft lavenders and is a twist from Kate’s previous collections. Read on to find out more! Q: […]
Meet our 2015 Quilt-Along!
Wait, 2015? Don’t worry, we’re not stealing the rest of 2014 from you! (We always work so far in the future, it can be hard to remember what year we’re currently in.) But, we ARE giving you a glimpse into our quilt-along future! The Wishes […]
Matilda Rotating Cutting Mat
Hey guys, it’s Kimberly and I want to show you one of my must-haves in my sewing room, the Matilda’s Own Self Healing Rotating Cutting Mat. I’ve had this mat for over ten years and I just love it! This mat never wears out, turns […]
Fun Facts About Kimberly!
Hi everyone! It’s Kimberly again! One of my resolutions is to share more about me here on the Jolly Jabber! So, I thought it would be fun to start off with a few fun facts you may not know about me. Get ready, some of […]
Scandinavian Sew-Along Quilt Auction
Hi guys! A few weeks ago, I was asked by Sherri of This & That to participate in her Sweet Scandi Sew Along event, which ends with a quilt auction with the winning bid going to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research. […]
Beyond Neutral Book Tour
Today, we’re so excited to be a part of Quilt Dad’s Beyond Neutral Book Tour! Quilt Dad, aka John Adams, invited several of his blogger friends (including Fat Quarter Shop) to share our thoughts and projects from his Beyond Neutral book. “Naturally.” we couldn’t say no and jumped right […]
National Sewing & Quilting Month Week Two Recap!
Hello everyone! We’re celebrating National Sewing & Quilting Month all September long! We also created an exclusive Color of My Heart Quilt Pattern for you! Now it’s time to see what our bloggers have been creating in their sewing rooms this week. Here’s our weekly recap! First, […]
Quilting Q&A with Kimberly
Hi everyone, it’s Kimberly and I’m excited to share with you our first Quilting Q&A with Kimberly video! We asked you to send us your quilting questions in last week’s blog post and I’ve selected a few questions to answer today! Watch our video and let me know […]
Rainbow Nest by Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts
Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts’ debut her first story book, Rainbow Nest. Edyta brings us a charming story about a mother preparing for her baby, a bird preparing for its nest, and how they are tied together. This book is a pleasure for all ages and […]
National Sewing & Quilting Month Week One Recap!
Hello everyone! We’re celebrating National Sewing & Quilting Month all September long! We challenged a group of bloggers to sew, quilt, or craft something they have never made before and they really stepped up to the plate. The needle plate, that is! We’ve asked them […]
How to Use Grip Strips
Accurate piecing begins with accurate cutting! We have all experienced the tragic disaster of ruler skids. You’ve meticulously ironed your fabric and positioned your ruler and rotary cutter, then go in for the cut – and WHOOPS! A finger with a mind of its own […]
September 2014 Monthly Picks!
Book of the Month: Make + Love Quilts by Mary Fons Basic of the Month: Marbles by Moda Fabrics Pattern of the Month: Scottsdale by Crazy Old Ladies Notion of the Month: Grip Strips by Collins Notions