It’s time for another block release for our 9th Annual Charity Quilt, Heartfelt! We are thrilled to show you our fourth release, the Sweethearts Block. Are you ready to get started? DOWNLOAD THE SWEETHEARTS BLOCK PATTERN The fourth pattern release is the Sweethearts Block! This […]
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Snail Trail Block Tutorial
The Snail Trail block was created in 1935, but the swirling shape and intricate piecing can make it daunting, especially for new quilters. Snail Trail Foundation Paper will have you creating those hard-to-make blocks quickly and perfectly! Video Tutorial Today Kimberly is showing how to […]
New Holiday Hallmarks Pattern: Halloween
This new Holiday Hallmarks release has us excited for this coming fall! Halloween Holiday Hallmarks evokes the spooky spirit of the holiday season with text that captures the tricks and treats of Halloween! Add a little bit of typography to your next holiday with our […]
20 Tulip Patterns to Sew for Spring!
It’s tulip time! Spring has sprung, and we couldn’t be more excited for the warm weather ahead. To celebrate spring rainfalls and return to spending time outdoors, we’ve gathered more than 20 quilt and cross stitch patterns tu-lip (to leap, get it?) into spring! We […]
How to Make a Photo Quilt
Photo quilts are an excellent and personal gift for friends and loved ones, or even to make for yourself! Today we’re sharing a tutorial for making a quilt with printable fabric sheets, plus some fun projects from quilty friends who put their own spin on […]
Needles Guide: Best Types of Needles for Hand Quilting, Cross Stitch, and Sewing Projects
Today we’re telling you everything you need to know about the different types of needles! Between sewing machine needles, cross stitch needles, and hand sewing needles, we know things can get a little confusing, but Fat Quarter Shop is here to help. We thought we’d […]
2022 Spring Cross Stitch Recap
Spring has sprung, and my cross stitch projects for 2022 have only just begun! Like always, I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. I had lots to stitch between Barn Sweet Barn, Stronger Together, Calendar Crates, and more! Below I have listed […]
FQS Stitch May-Nia 2022: Summer Home
It’s time for our annual FQS Stitch May-nia! May is a month to go wild with cross stitch projects. Whether it’s starting new pieces, finishing WIPs, or focusing on that chart you’ve been meaning to stitch, diving into some cross stitch is what FQS Stitch […]
Home is Where the Wreath is Stitch Along
Home is where everything we love is! Today, we wanted to share our newest stitch along Home Is Where The Wreath Is by Stitching With The Housewives. It is a customizable project with the letter “O” being an interchangeable wreath. The wreath included in the […]
Aurifil Thread Weight Comparison
With so many thread weights on the market, it’s tough to tell which one is perfect for a project! We’re here to help you distinguish between those tricky little spools with some descriptions and up-close stitch comparisons of Aurifil threads. Print out this post and […]
2022 Heartfelt Quilt Along – Release 3: Darling
We’re back with another block for our 9th Annual Charity Quilt, Heartfelt. For our third release, we are thrilled to show you the Darling Block. Are you ready to get started? DOWNLOAD THE DARLING BLOCK PATTERN The third pattern release is the Darling Block! It’s […]
How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt
If you’re like many of us, you have cherished T-shirts sitting in a drawer because they carry a lot of great memories – but you don’t want to wear them out or risk spilling something on them. Gina Tell, one of our favorite longarm quilters, […]
FREE Petite Stitches Patterns Series!
Want a FREE quick weekend cross stitch pattern? How about 12? Introducing the Petite Stitches Series!
Stronger Together Quilt & Cross Stitch Auction
Today we’re announcing the kick-off of the 2022 Stronger Together Quilt and Cross Stitch Auction in support of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF)! First, we wanted to thank you all, with the Stronger Together Quilt Along and Stitch Along our incredible community has raised […]