20 years ago this month, I opened Fat Quarter Shop as a hobby. I never dreamed it would grow to include an incredible community of talented quilters and cross stitchers. I couldn’t predict the community we would build around quilting and cross stitch. Each and […]
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Finishing Up the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along
After 32 weeks of sewing for the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, we can’t believe everything is finishing up!
Announcing Celebrate with Quilts by Lissa Alexander and Susan Ache
Take a moment to reminisce with us! Susan Ache and Lissa Alexander have joined forces again with their new book Celebrate with Quilts. They share twelve quilts in this book and 60 celebratory sampler quilt blocks in styles elegantly scrappy and unique to them. Use […]
Starting the Jolly Holiday Quilt Along!
Are you ready for the holly, jolliest sewing season of all? The Jolly Holiday Quilt is brimming with Christmas spirit, and we’re excited to start this quilt along with you! This beautiful pattern by Lella Boutique is perfect for Christmastime, and it’s almost time to start sewing! Find all […]
Christmas Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along is Coming Soon…
Like our love for Christmas, the sweetness of this quilt and cross stitch combination is Evergreen! Gift yourself the joy of sewing and stitching with us during the Evergreen Mystery Quilt and Cross Stitch Along! For five weeks, we’ll unwrap another part of this joyful […]
Haunted Halloween Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along
Owl bet you can’t wait to start this new quilt along! Beginning today, June 6, we are releasing a FREE Haunted Halloween quilt and cross stitch pattern each week for four weeks. Kimberly will guide you in sewing this quilt over on the Fat Quarter […]
5 Tips Your Longarm Quilter Wants You to Know!
Have you finished a quilt top recently? It’s time to decide if you’re going to quilt it on your home machine or send it off to a longarm quilter. In this blog post, we’ll provide five tips for preparing your quilt top to send to […]
Sew Sampler May 2023 Box Reveal
There is no “maybe” about the May Sew Sampler box – took a look at what’s inside! It’s time for the May Sew Sampler box reveal. Beware of spoilers! Mi Casa Fruit Cocktail Junior Layer Cake by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics Nothing is […]
Best Quilting Rulers for Beginners
Are you a beginner quilter looking for the best quilting rulers to start your journey? Look no further! This blog post explores quilting rulers that are suited for new quilters. With the right rulers for quilting, you can easily make precise cuts to complete your […]
Join Kimberly Jolly for the Red, White & June Stitch Along
Are you feeling the patriotic spirit in the air? Well, we sure are here at Fat Quarter Shop! And we’ve got some exciting news to share. Get ready to stitch your way into summer with our Red, White & June Stitch Along. Kimberly Jolly will […]
How to Finish a Christmas Tree Skirt
With the holiday stitching season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what you will make this year to add to your home. One way to add a touch of merriment is with the To All A Good Night! Tree Skirt. In our video tutorial, […]
Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along Part 7
It is the seventh month of the Scrappiness is Happiness Quilt Along, and we can’t believe everything is wrapping up next month!
Announcing the Jolly Holiday Quilt Along!
It’s a jolly holiday with Fat Quarter Shop! The Jolly Holiday Quilt is brimming with Christmas spirit, and we’re excited to share a special quilt along! This beautiful pattern by Lella Boutique is perfect for the holiday season, and we’re excited to share a special […]
Announcing the Shine Bright Quilt and Stitch Along!
We loved sewing up the Shine On Sampler Quilt with you, and now we’re excited to do it again! We’re bringing back the Shine on Sampler Quilt and Cross Stitch pattern for a new quilt along later this year. These precious cross stitch and quilt […]