When our good friend Melissa Corry invited us to join her Fast & Fun Lap Quilts Tour, we were happy to join in! Her latest book, Fast & Fun Lap Quilts Book, is filled with lap quilts made with Layer Cake’s (10″ squares). In celebration […]
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Free Mini Tree Skirt Tutorial
Are you getting ready to decorate for the holidays? Today we have the perfect addition to your Christmas tree, or your mini trees, that is! Read on for a photo tutorial on how to make a mini tree skirt, PLUS check out some of our […]
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 1
We’re into our first month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we’re sew excited to see your progress. Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Book is designed so that we can create beautiful quilts from our own scrap baskets, and that includes the blocks in […]
Sewcialites 2 Block 5 – Empower by Carrie Nelson
We’re celebrating our quilting community with a free block of the week quilt along called the Sewcialites 2 Quilt Along. We’ve joined forces with 24 talented designers to bring you all-new, unique sampler blocks! If you’re just joining us, you can find all of the […]
Make a Double Tumbler Tree Mini Quilt this Holiday Season
Are you ready to pick out your perfect tree for the holidays? Today we’re sharing how you can make one of your own with our Double Tumbler Mini Tree Quilt tutorial and FREE pattern! Mini quilts are perfect for beginners to make and are lovely […]
Starting the Simply Stars Quilt Along!
We’re so excited it’s time to kick off the Simply Stars Quilt Along. This half yard-friendly quilt along to celebrate Simply Half Yards will be five weeks and starts today. More details, including the schedule, can be found below. We hope you’re excited to start […]
Sewcialites 2 Block 4 – Flirty by Chelsi Stratton
We’re celebrating our quilting community with a free block of the week quilt along called the Sewcialites 2 Quilt Along. We’ve joined forces with 24 talented designers to bring you all-new, unique sampler blocks! If you’re just joining us, you can find all of the […]
9 DIY Holiday Gifts to Sew
It’s getting cold outside and we’ve gathered several DIY holiday gift ideas that you can make for loved ones in the coming holiday season. These holiday projects include ideas from some quilty friends of ours as well as unwrapping a few projects of our own. Keep reading for some free sewing tutorials and inspiration to make your holidays bright!
New Holiday Hallmarks Pattern: Winter
It’s time for another Holiday Hallmarks release and this one has us feeling the season’s cheer! Winter Holiday Hallmarks is ready to deck your halls with text that captures our favorite things about the holiday season. Add a little bit of typography to your next […]
Sewcialites 2 Block 3 – Patchy Days by Jackie MacDonald
We’re celebrating our quilting community with a free block of the week quilt along called the Sewcialites 2 Quilt Along. We’ve joined forces with 24 talented designers to bring you all-new, unique sampler blocks! If you’re just joining us, you can find all of the […]
Kimberly’s Holiday Gift Guide for Cross Stitchers
Christmas is just around the corner! I feel the holidays should be spent with family and friends, not buzzing around finding last-minute gifts. If you’re still trying to decide what to gift your crafty friends who love cross stitching, look no further. These gift ideas […]
Kimberly’s Holiday Gift Guide for Quilters
It’s the jolliest season of them all! That means it’s time to deck the halls and spend time with loved ones. It’s also time to check names off your gift list! If you’re looking for ideas for your fabulous quilty friends (Kimberly’s Stitch Squad, I’m […]
Scrappiness is Happiness QAL Kick Off
It’s time to kick off the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along inspired by Lori Holt’s book, Scrappiness is Happiness! Join us as we dive into our scrap stash and start sewing this extra special sampler quilt. Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt The quilt pattern, designed by Lori […]
Highlights from Fall Quilt Market
International Quilt Market took place this weekend, and today I’m sharing all about it. I’m Jessica, Social Media Specialist at Fat Quarter Shop, and this was my first Quilt Market to attend! I hope you were able to experience the fun at Quilt Market through […]