Quilt backs or backing! It’s a hot topic around here. We often receive questions about preparing quilt backing fabric, such as cutting and assembly techniques, working with 108” wide fabric, pieced backings, and how to make the backings ready for a longarmer. Over the years, […]
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Announcing the Simply Jelly Rolls Quilt Along
Simply Jelly Rolls is here! Simply Jelly Rolls contains 16 quilts featuring the cutest precut of them all, the Jelly Roll! With the Simply Jelly Rolls books finally hitting our shelves and yours, we couldn’t wait any longer to share that we are doing a quilt along […]
Sew Sampler August 2023 Box Reveal
It’s high time for the golden hour reveal of the August Sew Sampler box! We’re so excited to share this month’s reveal with you. Beware of spoilers! Sunray Day in the Life Fat Quarter Bundle by Echo Park for Riley Blake Designs Top up your […]
My Favorite Free Scrap Quilt Patterns for FQS Scrappy September!
Are you looking to get creative with your fabric stash this September? I’m sharing my favorite FREE scrap quilt patterns for Scrappy September this year. Using fabric scraps cuts down on waste, saves money and amps up creativity with different color combinations and designs. Read […]
Top 10 Charm Pack Quilt Patterns
Give me five! 5″ squares of fabric, that is. I have collected some of my favorite charm pack-friendly quilt patterns to share with you today. Are you ready to see my top ten charm pack quilt patterns? Charm Packs are 5″ squares that are small […]
Announcing The Quilted Witch Quilt and Stitch Along!
Calling all magical quilters and stitchers, mark your calendars! It’s time to get ready because we’ve brewed up another Sew and Stitch Along with new patterns from Lori Holt. The Quilted Witch is about to cast its spell on you. Keep reading for all the fun details. […]
Classic & Vintage – Gretchen Quilt and FREE Quilt Block
It’s time for another Classic & Vintage Series pattern release, this time with the Gretchen Quilt, inspired by the Gretchen block from the Kansas City Star in 1932! This series takes traditional quilt blocks and adds a modern twist. Keep reading for all the details […]
Tips for Sewing with Flannel
Today we’re stepping into the world of quilting with flannel fabrics and taking you with us! We’re sharing our top five tips for sewing with flannel and a new free shortcut quilt pattern below. Be sure to read to the bottom so you don’t miss the video tutorial or an exciting new giveaway!
New Quilt Along & All About Seasonal Stitchy Stars by Lori Holt!
We’re so excited to share all the details on the Seasonal Stitchy Stars Patterns for both quilting and cross stitch. Be sure to read all the way to the end for some exciting NEW quilt along information! Get ready to dive into a world of starlight with […]
Sew Sampler July 2023 Box Reveal
Have you berry-picked through the July Sew Sampler box yet? We’re so excited to share this month’s reveal with you. Beware of spoilers! Berry Basket Jolly Bar by April Rosenthal for Moda Fabrics Inspired by summer mornings spent picking fresh berries in the garden, the […]
2023 Summer Cross Stitch Recap
This is a summer for stitching and I can’t wait to show you everything I have been working on the last few months! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. Below are the cross stitch projects I have been working […]
Top 10 Free Quilt Patterns for Beginners
Attention all new quilters! Are you eager to try your hand at creating beautiful and intricate quilts but not quite sure where to begin? Look no further than this list of the top 10 free quilt patterns for beginners designed by Fat Quarter Shop! With […]
Evergreen Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along
We can’t wait to unwrap this new quilt along! Beginning today, July 11, we are releasing a FREE Evergreen quilt and cross stitch pattern each week for five weeks. Kimberly will guide you in sewing this quilt over on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel, […]
Announcing the Simply Jelly Rolls Book
We are sew excited to share with you, It’s Sew Emma’s newest book! This time around we are showing our love for Jelly Rolls with every quilt in Simply Jelly Rolls. These quilts are designed to show off these fabulous fabric cuts while including quilts in various sizes, from […]