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Needles Guide: Best Types of Needles for Hand Quilting, Cross Stitch, and Sewing Projects
Today we’re telling you everything you need to know about the different types of needles! Between sewing machine needles, cross stitch needles, and hand sewing needles, we know things can get a little confusing, but Fat Quarter Shop is here to help. We thought we’d […]
Aurifil Thread Weight Comparison
With so many thread weights on the market, it’s tough to tell which one is perfect for a project! We’re here to help you distinguish between those tricky little spools with some descriptions and up-close stitch comparisons of Aurifil threads. Print out this post and […]
Favorite Quilting and Sewing Notions
People often ask me what tools and notions I like to sew with. Below, I have gathered some favorites that I reach for every time I quilt. These are the tools that make my sewing accurate and fast. Favorite Starch I learned a long time […]
New Lori Holt Project: DIY Needle Book
Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet created the cutest and most convenient way to store needles! Drop those bandages, your finger-pricking days are gone. Now, you’ll be taking your needles for quilting, sewing, and cross stitch on-the-go safely in your handmade, DIY Needle Book. […]
Bee’s Knees Book Stand – GIVEAWAY CLOSED
We have been busy as a bee getting ready for Lori Holt’s (of Bee in my Bonnet) newest notion, the Bee’s Knees Book Stand! Easily read your quilt patterns, quilting books or cross stitch charts with the Bee’s Knees Book Stand! It can hold your quilt […]
X-Blocks BasiX Ruler Templates Put a New Spin on Quilting
Sometimes being a little off-center can be a good thing. As in the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the blocks you can make with these super fun rulers by X-blocks. The unique angle of the cutting lines on this tilted template puts a new spin on […]
Carrie Nelson Explains Wide Binding!
There are hundreds of different ways to bind quilts, and goodness knows we have tried lots and lots of them! But when we saw Carrie Nelson post about her vintage-inspired wide binding on the Moda Fabrics blog, we had to try just one more method – […]
Sew Sampler Reveal February 2017
It’s time to unwrap the February 2017 Sew Sampler Box – the gift that keeps on giving, and we can’t wait to unveil the goodies that this box holds! Did you catch our photo clue this month? Our spilling bag of Jolly Ranchers was hinting towards this […]
Sew New Notions ft. Hobby Holsters
Here at Fat Quarter Shop, we’re always on the lookout for the latest and greatest Quilting Notions to make your sewing and crafting experience even better! We stumbled upon some priceless gems that we just couldn’t wait to share with you! You may have spotted […]
Sew Sampler 2017 January Reveal
A new box to bring in the new year! It’s time to unwrap the January 2017 Sew Sampler box – the gift that keeps on giving, and we can’t wait to unveil the goodies that this box holds! The 2017 Kona Color of the Year, Pink Flamingo, stole […]
Double Wide Dresden Ruler Series: Double Wide Dresden Pattern
Today, Barb and Mary of Me & My Sister Designs are here to show us a pattern featuring the inspiration behind the Double Wide Dresden Ruler itself – the Double Wide Dresden Quilt Pattern! The bright colors that we see in Me & My Sister Designs collections […]
Double Wide Dresden Ruler Series: Two times the ruler, two times the fun!
Did you catch our behind the scenes videos and photos on Instagram when Barb and Mary of Me & My Sister Designs joined us in the studio? If you’ve been anxiously awaiting these video surprises, you’re in luck! Today, we’re kicking off a week of […]
Classic & Vintage featuring Tree of Life Quilt
We hope that you’ve had a wonderful Christmas shared with your loved ones! Even though Christmas is over, we have another little gift for you! Today, we’re back with another Classic & Vintage quilt block! If you’re unfamiliar with our Classic & Vintage Series, we […]