It’s time to stitch and sew up a little extra love this season with the Cherry Love Quilt and Stitch Along! Join us for three weeks of cherry-sweet stitchy and quilty fun, starting today, January 19th! This year, we’re trying something new and offering both a free and paid version of our Valentine’s quilt and cross stitch patterns, making it easier than ever to pick the project that steals your heart! Keep reading for all the juicy details and get ready to fall in love with these quick, sweet, and heart-filled projects.
When is the Cherry Love Quilt Along?
Mark your calendars! The Cherry Love Quilt and Stitch Along runs for just three weeks, starting today, January 19th, 2026. We’ll share our progress on social media or in Kimberly’s Stitch Squad, a fun and supportive community for quilters! Whether you’re sewing the FREE Cherry Love Quilt, the PAID Cherry Love Quilt without the heart border, or the PAID Cherry Love Quilt with the heart border, follow the schedule below:
| Date | What We’re Sewing |
|---|---|
| Week One – January 19th | Cherry Heart Block |
| Week Two – January 26th | Short and Long Cherry Blocks |
| Week Three – February 2nd | Finish Quilt Top |
FREE Cherry Love Quilt (28.5″ x 37.5″)
PAID Cherry Love Quilt (48.5″ x 57.5″)
What do you need to make the Cherry Love Quilt?
If you want to make the Cherry Love FREE Quilt just like ours, you can pick up the Cherry Love Quilt Kit, which includes all the fabric you need for the quilt top, binding, and backing! Whether you plan to use the called for fabrics or pull from your stash, you can find all the fabric requirements in your chosen pattern.
- Cherry Love FREE Quilt Pattern (download for fabric requirements)
- Cherry Love Quilt Kit – Backing Fabric Included!
- Cherry Love PAID Quilt Pattern (purchase for fabric requirements)
- Cherry Love Enamel Charm
Who is sewing along?
We invited some friends to stitch and sew with us, and they’re sharing their progress along the way! Follow them on social media for inspiration, tips, and to share in the quilty fun.
- Beverly McCullough, Flamingo Toes, @flamingotoes
- Nichol Spohr, (@nicholspohr)
- Pat Sloan, I Love to Make Quilts, (@quilterpatsloan)
- Rachel, Adventures of a DIY Mom, (@adventuresofadiymom)
- Sherri McConnell, A Quilting Life, (@aquiltinglife)
- Wendy Sheppard, Ivory Spring, @ivory_spring
When is the Cherry Love Stitch Along?
The Cherry Love Cross Stitch Patterns match our little cherry-sweet Cherry Love Quilt Patterns. The Cherry Love FREE Cross Stitch Pattern finishes at 3″ x 4,” and the Cherry Love PAID Cross Stitch Pattern finishes at 6″ x 6″ when stitched on 28 Count Aida. Join us for three weeks of self-paced stitching starting today, January 19th, 2026.
FREE Cherry Love Cross Stitch (3″ x 4″)
PAID Cherry Love Cross Stitch (6″ x 6″)
What do you need to make the Cherry Love Cross Stitch?
Both patterns call for 28 Count Pale Gray Gingham, but Kimberly will be sewing hers on 14 Count Pale Gray Gingham. If you’re working with a different cloth, you can use our free Cross Stitch Calculator to find your desired size! You can find all the supplies you need on the Cherry Love Supplies Page and below:
- Cherry Love FREE Cross Stitch Pattern
- Cherry Love PAID Cross Stitch Pattern
- Cherry Love Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
- Cherry Love Enamel Charm
You can find all the finishing details on the patterns!
Who is stitching along?
We invited some friends to stitch with us, and they’re sharing their progress along the way! Follow them on social media for inspiration, tips, and to share in the quilty fun.
- Garren Roberts, (@madeby.garren)
- Jandi Dean, (@jandidean)
- Nancy Lane, Treehouse Quilts, (@treehouse_quilts)
- Rachel, Adventures of a DIY Mom, (@adventuresofadiymom)
- Susan, The Felted Pear, (@thefeltedpear)
Join Cherry Love!
Find more Valentine’s Day-inspired projects on Fat Quarter Shop’s Pinterest board. We’ve collected some heartfelt patterns and project ideas to help you spread love and crafting!
Spread the love this Valentine’s Day! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and share your progress with the #CherryLoveQuilt and #CherryLoveSAL hashtags so we can see and share your work.
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