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Merry Mini Quilt Finishing

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 […]

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Using Farm Girl Chalky Chicks Paint!

We are having sew much fun using Lori Holt’s new Farm Girl Chalky Chicks Paint! Have you been drooling over all of Lori’s projects with her paint, and a little nervous about using it?? We’ve got you covered!! After going to Lori’s house for the […]

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Sewing Bags with Kraft-tex

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 […]

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Get Ready to Sew Along

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, […]

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Stitch-mas in July with Aurifil and a Sneak Peek!

We are all about projects that help us get ahead of the holiday season this year, whether it’s quilting (like the Merry Mini Quilt or Half Yard Wreath Wall Hanging) or cross stitch (ALL the Jolly July!).  So when Aurifil reached out to see if we would be willing to join their month-long Stitch-mas in July event, we were as excited as a kid on Christmas morning!  Or at least as excited as a kid with a new box of Merry Stitch-mas AuriFloss to play with!

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FREE Jolly Bar Quilt Patterns

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 […]

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Happy 4th of July from Fat Quarter Shop!

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 […]

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Easy Beginner Quilt Patterns

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 […]

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