Today, we’re showing some love to one of our favorite specialty rulers: the Creative Grids Starburst Ruler! If this ruler already has a home on your ruler rack, or you just need a little extra persuading to add it to your collection, these five projects […]
Quilt Block Ideas & Tutorials
Browse our quilt block ideas, free block patterns and tutorials for new and vintage patchwork blocks! These block quilt tutorials can be the inspiration for your next quilting project. You can find quilting notions, precut fabrics, and free video tutorials at Fat Quarter Shop to complement our quilt block tutorials. Try one of our block quilt ideas today!
Three Fast and FREE Fat Quarter Quilts You Can Make in a Weekend
Fat quarters are the perfect precut for a quick quilt project! Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or you have a quick quilting retreat ahead, these three fast and FREE fat quarter quilts should be at the top of your list for your next […]
Classic & Vintage – Kansas Dust Storm Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the Kansas Dust Storm Quilt, an advanced quilt pattern that’s worth dusting off your piecing skills for. Join us as we explore new techniques and the magic of piecing with this […]
Classic & Vintage – Christmas Tree Quilted Door Banner and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re getting festive with a vintage block that was sent to us by the sweetest customer, from her collection of Kansas City Star Newspaper clippings. Join us as we explore this 1926 pattern, bringing you […]
Classic & Vintage – King David’s Crown Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the King David’s Crown Quilt, a stately quilt pattern that we know you’ll love. Join us as we explore the charm of this pattern and share a quilt block video tutorial! […]
FREE Stars & Gingham Quilt Pattern and Video Tutorial
The Stars & Gingham Tablerunner may look like it’s no picnic to piece, but join Kimberly for a free video tutorial where she breaks it down into simple bite-sized pieces! Plus, with the help of 1.5″ Half Square Triangle Paper and a strippy shortcut for […]
Classic & Vintage – Ducklings Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the Ducklings Quilt, a timeless and familiar quilt pattern. Originally found in the Kansas City Star in 1932, the Ducklings block is a new favorite of ours! Join us as we […]
Classic & Vintage – Amish Star Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re thrilled to introduce the Amish Star Quilt, which is inspired by a true antique find. All of the Classic & Vintage quilts we have featured so far are from vintage books or the Kansas […]
Kimberly’s 25-Patch Quilt Tutorial
Back in the Fall of 2023, this quilt started out as a project that I was doing just for fun. I took 2.5″ squares from the scraps of my quilt kits, mini charm packs, and other quilty projects with fabric collections that had 25 or […]
Classic & Vintage – Bird’s Nest Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Welcome back to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series! Today, we’re excited to share the Bird’s Nest Quilt, a timeless, simple, and scaleable block. We bet y’all will be flocking to this pattern for its versatility and striking style! Join us as we go back […]
Classic & Vintage – Contrary Wife Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Y’all asked and we delivered! A few months ago, we taught you how to make the Contrary Husband Quilt Block in our Classic & Vintage series, and the comments were filled with requests for the Contrary Wife Quilt Block. Today, we’re completing the contrary duo […]
Pumpkins & Panels & Projects, Oh My!
Get ready to fall in love with panels: our secret ingredient for holiday decorating and crafting! With fall weather at our doorsteps and Halloween lurking just around the corner, we’ve rustled up some cute panel projects for you to try with the panel that comes […]
Classic & Vintage – Michigan Beauty Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Today, we’re excited to introduce the Michigan Beauty Quilt to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series, a loving tribute to one of our favorite designers, Minick & Simpson. This fabric line, Grand Haven, is their final collection, so it’s only fitting we created this Michigan […]
Classic & Vintage – Spool Cabinet Quilt and FREE Quilt Block Tutorial
Today, we’re excited to introduce the Spool Cabinet Quilt to our Classic & Vintage Quilt Series, a delightful pattern inspired by the charm of traditional spool cabinets. This intermediate-level pattern is perfect for quilters looking to enhance their skills. Let’s dive into the details of […]