In July, we added two pretty prairie units to our growing collection of blocks, and August has a slew of oh-sew sweet blocks for us to make! In August, we’re making six blocks: four of the Shoo Fly Blocks, a Wagon Wheel Block, and a […]
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Month Two Color Guide: FQS Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along
We’ve had sew much fun making the Flower Farm Sampler blocks for month one of the Fat Quarter Shop Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along with y’all! Month 2 has another bountiful bouquet of reds and blues for us to piece together. Keep reading to get […]
Month Four Cutting Guide: Prairie Home Sampler Sew Along
Our June blocks had us reaching new heights and welcoming in some precision piecing! This month, we will be sewing five blocks that will come together to make two pretty prairie units. July’s blocks are the Prairie Sunset Block and two each of the Print […]
Vintage Milkmaid’s Star Challenge
Celebrate the launch of Lori Holt’s newest foundation paper and the creativity of this quilting community with the Vintage Milkmaid’s Star Challenge! With just one block, endless fabric options, unlimited creativity, and fun prizes along the way, we can’t wait to see what you make. […]
Our Top 5 Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorials
Stitch along with us as we revisit five of our favorite cross stitch finishing tutorials, all in one bingeable compilation video! So, grab a project and your favorite thing to fill your Limited Edition Fat Quarter Shop 40oz Quilty Mug with, and join us for […]
Month Three Cutting Guide: Prairie Home Sampler Sew Along
May was a month of gathering, growing, and preserving, and now it’s time to piece some blocks that have plenty of points and a forest of fun! For June, we will be sewing two blocks, the Prairie Welcome Block, and the Prairie Pines Unit. Keep […]
Three Quilted Sewing Machine Covers for National Sewing Machine Day
Happy National Sewing Machine Day to all of our quilty friends! June 13th is dedicated to celebrating the tool that brings sew much joy, creativity, and community into our lives—the sewing machine! Today, we’re rounding up three of our favorite sewing machine cover patterns. One […]
All American Quilt- Americana Edition
As you have probably seen on our social media, I’ve been working on a new version of the All American Quilt by It’s Sew Emma in Lori Holt’s most recent fabric collection, Americana. As promised, I’m back with all the details you need to make […]
Month Two Cutting Guide: Prairie Home Sampler Sew Along
April brought us spring flowers and a classic quilt block, and May has some more quilty goodies in store! For May, we will sew three more blocks: the Prairie Baskets Block, the Medium Cloth Prairie Preserves Block, and the Plaid Pumpkin Block. Keep reading to […]
Announcing Our Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along!
Get ready to start sewing something spectacular this summer! The Fat Quarter Shop Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along starts in June, and we can’t wait to sew these stunning flower blocks with you. Together, we will be making the Flower Farm Sampler quilt from Shelley Cavanna’s […]
Month One Cutting Guide: Prairie Home Sampler Sew Along
In March, we gathered our supplies for the Prairie Home Sampler Sew Along, and now it’s time to embark on the journey through everything a pioneering quilter could wish to sew! For April, we will be sewing three blocks, the Sunflower Block, the Tumbleweed Block, […]
Fat Quarter Pop Up Video Tutorial
Stepping outside of my comfort zone is always a fun challenge, and this one resulted in the cutest pop up container to put my scraps in! After having admired this project for years, I’m so glad to have made it, and I think you will […]
2025 RBD Block Challenge Free Pattern- Piece and Plenty Edition
Every year, Riley Blake Designs releases their Block Challenge, and this year, they’re revealing the final layout from the start! The 2025 RBD Block Challenge quilt is a great way to connect with the quilting community and learn new techniques and block designs. To help […]
Star Climber Scrap Quilt – My 2025 Challenge
Every year, I get tons of questions about what you can make with scraps from your stash. The FREE Star Climber Scrap Quilt is a dazzling way to use those leftovers from your quilt projects! Keep reading to learn all about this quilt and my […]