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Thank You for 20 Years!

This week we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of Fat Quarter Shop!

In June 2003 I launched a small business with a little website not knowing what I was getting into. I’d been quilting for 6 years and thought I was creating an outlet for my favorite hobby. My hope was to one day quit my day job as an accountant to work from home and raise a family. 

My idea was simple – as a quilter I loved fat quarter bundles but I couldn’t find them at my local stores or online.  So I created an online store to sell bundles no one else had. That was it.

Online stores were still a relatively new thing and I had no experience with websites or selling anything. There was no business plan, strategy, or grand idea. I knew I would do my best, be authentic in what I offered, and provide awesome service to all my customers. A wonderful person named Becki helped me buy a domain name and set up a simple website with products.  All I carried were fat quarter bundles, most of them I cut on my home sewing table.

This is the house in Austin where it all started.

What has happened since then I never could have imagined.  We went from selling just bundles to a full-service business and beyond in two decades. We’ve made an endless number of people happy and excited to quilt, stitch, and sew. We’ve started a publishing company, raised almost a million dollars for charity, built large communities on social media where quilters and stitchers connect, created 1,700 YouTube videos offering education and entertainment, and more.

What I am most proud of is Fat Quarter Shop has become way more than just an online store. We have an incredible company and dedicated team of employees doing everything from social media to customer service to shipping. We have loyal customers who are continuously interested in what we’re doing. We are a part of many of your lives on a daily and weekly basis through our social media, YouTube, newsletters and more.  It’s a community that we’re honored to be part of.

Kevin and I selecting fabric oh, so many years ago! We still do this together.

The list of people who have contributed and supported us over the years is endless. It starts with our very first customers twenty years ago and continues to people who may have just noticed us on social media today. We are nowhere without the dedication, hard work and passion of all our employees past and present. There are many others who have helped us along the way, including many within the fabric industry.

On behalf of myself, Kevin, and the entire Fat Quarter Shop team, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the past 20 years.

P.S. This week we’re celebrating with sales and some amazing giveaways – visit this post to learn more. I hope you’ll come back to the blog on Saturday, June 24 for a trip down memory lane.

Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop!

255 comments

  1. Thank you for always being so kind and Congratulations to the 20th Birthday Anniversary to all of the family and the team. I am a Follower since the early days.

    1. A very Happy Birthday! 20 years! You’ve made a difference in American quilting. Thanks for all you’ve done, all the lovely fabrics you’ve found for us. Thank you.

      1. Congratulations! What a milestone for you! I do appreciate your lovely
        Shop! You carry all of my favourite fabrics , notions ,etc. I really enjoy your blog and the YouTube videos!! I signed up for the lasted Sampler box! Have had so much fun opening them. Have really liked everything so far!
        Keep up the good work! Happy Quilting 🥰

    2. I had to check for when I placed my first order and was surprised it was as recently as 2016. I thought I had signed up before then. Do you remember what year you first became a FQS fan Mareike?

    3. I love your business, your videos, your products, and your story. Well done and here’s to the next 20 years! 🥂🍾

      1. Happy20th!!! I love everything about Fat Quarter Shop. Your service is excellent and never have I been unhappy. Thank you for answering my questions when I have been in a bind or a mistake I have done. You are like family. Congratulations ❤️

    4. I love fat quarter shop. I’ve been quilting for many years and began doing cross stitch in the 1990’s but work and life got in the way and cross stitch was a thing of the past. I started watching online your website during the pandemic and here was a site doing not only quilting but cross stitch. I immediately signed up on Youtube and your blog. You have brought me up to date on the changes in CS. I now do the loup method which I never knew about years ago. I have learned so much from you and your team. Thank you. Linda from Brunswick Maine.

    5. I love Fat Quarter Shop! Yours was the first you tube I ever saw & I was hooked! Kimberly, you inspire me every week. From the start I think it was because you liked stitching on Aida best. That is my go to fabric because of my shoulder pain & eye sight. Yours & Lori Holt’s simple but lovely designs are wonderful. Here’s to another 20 years hon!

  2. Happy Birthday to my favorite online shopping store – Fat Quarter Shop! I hope you have many many more years of successful operations and thank you for all the freebies and videos, ya’ll are rocking this!

  3. You and your business has made my inability to drive and to walk with a walker have made my mailbox a life saver and filled my days with my favorite hobby.

  4. Happy Birthday! I am sure these 20 years have just flown by! Congratulations!

  5. Congratulations on your 20 year anniversary. Thank you for the awesome service and products you have.
    Jeannie

    1. Congratulations on 20 years! Amazing! I love your shop and it is always my go to place for quilting and cross stitch. I am a recent customer and one for life now. Thank you for your fast courteous service and huge selection!

  6. Happy Birthday to Ray Quarter!!! Keep up the great work and thanks for everything!

  7. Congratulations! As a quilter, I am so happy that your business is there for us. As a happy retiree from the business world, it is such an inspiration to see how your business started and has grown. As a woman, I am proud of the success you have achieved. Here’s to many more years for Fat Quarter Shop and enjoy every minute of it! Cheers! 🥂

    1. Congratulations! I absolutely love the FQS!Thank you for being a consistent source of inspiration and supplies for the quilting and stitching community!

  8. Happy 20th Birthday! 🎉Wishing you many many more!
    FQS is my absolute go to. Thank you for the wonderful job you do!

  9. What an amazing journey you have had. When I started quitting a few years ago Fat Quarter Shop was one of the online shops I checked out and is my favorite today. Great company and great customer service. Thank you for all your hard work putting this company together.

  10. I love The Fat Quarter Shop. The fabrics are beautiful and high quality. Orders are always packaged beautifully and service is great. Also love watching the videos. Happy Birthday!!!

  11. Happy birthday! Thank you for all the free quilt patterns and tutorials!They are a blessing for all quilters but are especially helpful for new quilters.

  12. Congrats on 20 years!! I love browsing and shopping at your shop!
    Your customer service is top of the line and y’all are much appreciated!!

  13. Your customer service is awesome. Recently a friend placed an order with FQS. She was thrilled by your service as she mentioned it several times! Congratulations on your anniversary!! Your company is great!

  14. Happy Birthday FQS!!! I have purchased fabric from FQS off and on for years but then a bit over a year ago as I was watching one of your quilting YouTube videos you mentioned the FlossTube for cross stitch. I had cross stitched back in the 80’s but had not done so since. Anyways – your FlossTube got me back in the groove with cross stitch and I am loving it along with quilting. I am a CPA in the state of KS so quilting and cross stitch is an outlet from that stressful work. I purchase more than I can keep up with but I tell everyone I am buying for retirement (7 more years!) – LOL

  15. Thank you so much for all the things you do for us and
    everyone who quilts. Best wishes on twenty years and
    hope you have twenty more.

  16. Your shop does a terrific job of describing the fabric and the photos are excellent! I’ve never been disappointed in the fabric because of the shop details and color! What I am thankful for, as well, are the free patterns! Your tutorials encourage me that I can do this. Thank you, Kimberly, Kevin and staff!

  17. Congratulations 🎉 I love watching your videos and your fabric choice are amazing.
    Thanks

  18. Thank you for being a part of my quilting and cross stitch journey. I have learned so much from watching and sometimes rewatching your YouTube videos. I am a better quilter and cross stitcher for it. You are an inspiration!

  19. I found FQS about 8 years ago…it’s my favorite online store and I try not to miss the livestreams, the tutorials and see the posts…it keeps me excited to start another new project…happy birthday!

  20. Congratulations! I love your store! You are all so friendly and helpful!

  21. Kimberly and Kevin, CONGRATULATIONS on 20 years of business!!! I love your online shop. All the fabric I have ordered is of excellent quality and exactly as described!! I have reached out with questions several times, and have always been so very impressed with the help I always receive. Your employees, and you, go above and beyond. Thankful doesn’t adequately describe how I feel about the Fat Quarter Shop and all you do. May God continue to bless each of you in the years to come.

  22. Congratulations 🎊 on 20 years. Thank you for your passion, the ease with which you teach, and your authenticity! You allow me to believe I can make any block and have a beautiful result, just like you! Wishing you continued success!

  23. Congratulations on 20 years. You are the on-line shop I turn to for all my needs. Your products are always quality and customer service is awesome. Here;s to the next 20! 🙂

  24. Happy birthday! I’m not your biggest customer, but your service always makes me feel that I am. Thanks for all you do.

  25. It is us who should be thanking you! You make it so much easier for us to enjoy doing all the things we love to do! Happy anniversary and many more! 😘😘😘🎉😘😘🎊💕

  26. Happy Anniversary! You have created a wonderful community and I am just one of your many very happy customers in Canada! I love your products, customer service and especially your Youtube videos where I have enjoyed learning so many skills, and seen so many beautiful creations! Also LOVE the specialty boxes I have ordered from the FQS!

  27. Thank you for creating your fabulous business.
    Love all that you do. Wishing you continued great success.

  28. I have learned to quilt so much better following your tutorials. I thank you and congratulations on your 20th, a great,great website.

  29. Congratulations! You are my go-to for quilting supplies….I visit your site every day. I appreciate your tutorials and free patterns. The Sampler boxes and special holiday boxes are so much fun. I am wishing you more successful years.

  30. Thank you! Wish I could support you more but at 87 I can only sew so much. I was very pleased with my few orders from you. Keep up the good work you all.

  31. Thank you for being my go-to shop for fabric and quilting goodies. Congratulations on 20 years of providing happiness for so many quilters!!

  32. I arrived at the party late! I discovered FQS late 2021. After watching for 4 months, I bought my first sewing machine. Within days I sewed through my finger..a lesson well learned. Since then I have slowly learned how to sew by viewing FQS. Thank you Kimberly for sharing your passion. Happy Birthday!

  33. Congratulations Kimberly and team! I know Fat Quarter Shop has been a blessing to so many like myself that have no where close to us to purchase beautiful fabric and notions. I’ve learned so much from your tutorials as well. God continue to bless you as you bless others.

  34. Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary. I remember when you started having a booth in Paducah and people rushed to get to it. I’m not sure who the gentleman was that was behind the booth keeping it stocked and answering questions but he was a gem, and very patient with the crowd. For several years I subscribed to your monthly fat quarter service and loved your selections!

  35. Happy Birthday & 20th Anniversary. I found you through social media and have been in awe ever since. I’m not a customer yet, but it’s in the plans. Thank you for everything y’all do and share.

  36. Thank you all for being so enabling (😄). Every time I shop with you has been a wonderful experience. Happy Anniversary/Birthday, I hope you have another 20 years of success.

  37. Happy birthday to Fat Quarter Shop.
    I’ve enjoyed your videos and the many purchases I have made from Fat Quarter Shop.
    Such quality items.
    Thank you for being there for us.
    Sandy Roe

  38. Congratulations on your wonderful business! I always look forward to seeing what is new on your site. I have been very satisfied with everything I have ordered from you company. Keep up the great work!

  39. Happy 20th Anniversary to FQS! I appreciate your store and videos so much! Thank you for your wide variety of fabrics and notions, fair pricing and consistency.

  40. Congratulations to all of you on your success!!! Thank you for the great service, tutorials, products you have shared with us! Here’s to 20+ years ahead!!

  41. Congratulations!!! Your an inspiration to couples everywhere! I LOVE your company for all your tutorials and super deals for whatever i’m looking for… This is a huge help to this “old gal”… ps.. the hubs and I are married 55yrs July and walked the halls in High School… it’s a challenge but so worth it! Hugs, GrammaBabs

  42. Congratulations on 20 years, thanks for sharing your story, from love of a hobby, to having a supportive spouse and turning it in to wonderful business that it is. Makes me inspired to keep supporting your company. Best wishes for many more.

  43. Happy Birthday FQS! I look forward to watching the cross stitch each week on YouTube. I’m leaning so much!
    FQS is my go to for all of my cross stitch stuff. You’re level of service is outstanding!
    Keep up the great work and bless you all for everything you do!

  44. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I’m so happy for you all! I enjoy your videos, tutorials, blogs and your products! Keep up the good work!

  45. CONGRATULATIONS!!! I’ve been with you for well over half of those 20 years. Your employees are the BEST, always helpful, always accurate. I look forward to your daily Flash Sales and notions and fabrics of the month. Here’s to another TWENTY! 🎉🎉🎉

  46. Happy Birthday! So happy you ventured on this journey. I am always so pleased with my orders. You/FQS have made a great impact in the quilting community. Thank you. Congratulations!!

  47. Congratulations on 20 years! So very happy I found FQS and thanks for Kimberly’s flosstube inspiration and education. Still one of my “can’t miss” flosstube channels.

  48. Happy Anniversary! Your shop has provided so much inspiration and of course supplies on my quilting journey. Thank you!

  49. Congratulations on celebrating 20 years!!! Wow!! You have been my online connection from here in Canada for many years! Thank you!!

  50. Happy birthday thank you Kimberly and Kevin for the GREAT FABRIC STORE.I LOVE ALL THE KITS.I started sewing when I was 12 and now at 74 been quilting the last 10 years.sewing and quilting is the best thing to do everyday it’s good therapy for our mind and hands

  51. Happy 20th Anniversary FQ Shop! I’ve been making quilts for 14 years and have learned so much watching FQ videos. Thanks for all the beautiful fabrics you sell.
    Wishing you another 20 years + of success!

  52. Happy Twentieth! I very much enjoy shopping, receiving emails and watching videos from your wonderful shop!

  53. Congratulations to you all! Thank you for all you teach us. You are very talented Kimberly and I’m grateful to you for sharing your talents with us! We are so blessed! I appreciate that you are willing to give to the Make – A – Wish Foundation. You are helping to serve those that have troubles in their lives and you are lightening their burdens.

    Thanks for being a large part of the world of quilters!

  54. Thank you for creating such a wonderful business and doing it so well! Your customer service has always been outstanding – many thanks to them.
    You always manage to continue to bring such wonderful fabrics and notions to us. This only continues to recharge my passion to quilt.
    Happy Birthday!!!

  55. Happy Birthday! I am proud to support your business! So many businesses are in it for themselves, but FQS is always thinking of the customer and others through the charities they support! You have a wonderful team! Have a great time celebrating!

  56. Kimberly, you and your team inspire me every time I read the blog or watch a tutorial. Your customer service is fabulous. Just so many good things to say about The Fat Quarter Shop! I imagine if we met in person, we would be good friends –

    Happy 20th birthday

    1. Thank you for years of inspiration and hope. The fellowship of quilters is heartwarming. Happy Anniversary 🧵🧵🧵

  57. Thank you for all you have done for the quilt community over the years! I especially appreciate the prompt and dedicated service you and your lovely team provide. I’m so happy you and your family took the plunge and started the Fat Quarter Shop!💕😘🤗

  58. Happy Birthday Fat Quarter Shop!!!
    I have been a customer since almost the beginning. Your customer service has always been excellent & the variety & quantities of all products is impressive! Keep up the good work!!
    Chris

  59. Although I use several other sources for quilting supplies and fabric, I am always happy with Fat Quarter Shop and the customer service there. Usually my orders are shipped in a very timely manner, and I always get what I have ordered within a few days. I enjoy watching the quilting videos and frequently get tips that are helpful when I piece my quilt blocks. It is wonderful that you are celebrating your 20 birthday! I appreciate all you, Kimberly, Kevin, and your super staff do! Thanks so much. Happy birthday and wishes for many more and much future success!

  60. Thank you for providing such excellent customer service (by phone, email or of course, on the web site) for maintaining such an amazing array of inventory, instituting a pre-order system and designing a web site that has fantastic filters to make finding just what I want easier than at most online shops. You’ve been my goto quilting supplier since 2016 and I am so glad I found you guys! Happy 20th, FQS team 🙂

    Sarah Yoffa ( @heirloominthemaking )

  61. Thank you for fantastic products, inspiration, and and jolly good time. Thank you for 20 years and to so many more.

  62. Congratulations to you and Kevin and your wonderful team! FQS has been my number one place to shop and a place I always recommend to people. Your talent and generosity shine through everything you do. You are an inspiration for quilters and cross stitchers and for anyone who wants guidance in doing good things. Your team is definitely a reflection of who you are. Thank you for everything!

  63. Happy Birthday. You guys are amazing. Thank you for all the tutorials. I learned how to quilt with your channel during Covid (as I’m sure a lot of filmes did) and it saved me. It gave me such calm. I am forever grateful! ❤️
    Happy Birthday FQS!!

  64. Congratulations! FQS is my go-to for the best fabric ever! Thanks for serving us so we can serve others. God has surely blessed you, and through you, blessed us.

  65. Thank you for all your hard work and attention to detail. Best on-line shop by far. It is always a pleasure shopping with you. Thank you also for all of your extra videos, patterns and fun projects.

  66. You first started about the same time I got into quilting. FQS was the first online shop I purchased from…I lived in a small town in rural Texas and local quilt shops were just starting; (found that out be buying a can of paint) didn’t want to drive 50 miles for fabric…My how times have changed and I have been with you off and on since then. Thanks for all you and your family and work family have done to inspire people like me and the beautiful fabric, wonderful notions and all y’all do. Happy Twentieth !

    1. Happy 20th Birthday!
      I love ordering fabric from you and so happy that you ship to my village in Israel!
      It’s so easy to be able to find everything in one place with amazing customer service.
      So glad I found you guys ❤

  67. Happiest of “20 years” Birthday to Fat quarter shop!
    I love to watch the video’s and of course buy on Fat Quarter shop too !
    Thank you and many more years to come !

  68. Congratulations on 20 successful years of an amazing business!! Your family business has made a big impact on so many lives and continues to be a positive force on both the quilting world as well as for charity. Bravo!!

  69. Congratulations on 20 years! You are the company I turned to several years ago when I started quilting, and continue to. Your social media content has been so helpful. The customer service department is always top notch!

  70. Congratulations on 20 years of being the best fabric shop! You are my go-to shop for fabric and all things to do with quilting. Thanks to everyone at FQS for all you do!

  71. You guys are the absolute best! Everything you do is top notch. You maintain a friendly atmosphere and have made us feel like part of a large family. I always know I won’t be let down by you. Anytime there has been a problem with an order I have placed, it is quickly fixed. I love getting my orders from you because they are packaged so nicely. The sew alongs I have participated in are done so well. Congratulations on your success! You’ve all worked hard to do a quality job!

  72. Congratulations! What an accomplishment! Many brick & mortar shops have come & gone in the past 20 years but you guys are still going strong. For me, you carry what I love — MODA! I love that you always donate to charities throughout the year, each & every year. Your YouTube tutorials are great! Your generosity in the free QALs & SALs along with your huge selection of free patterns is amazing. Your customer service department cannot be beat! I recommend your website to all my quilty friends! I hope you’ll be around for another 20 years. You’re my absolute fave❣️Well done! 👏👏

  73. I feel like over the years you have become a friend and I like the thought of supporting a friends business ventures. I’ve watched you grow into a marvelous supportive source for all my creative adventures. I enjoy going to your website and blog on a daily basis. I watch all your you tube videos and it feels like a friend is talking me through my projects. Happy Birthday and Thank You, continued success.

  74. Your beginner quilting series is what inspired me to start quilting! I love how great of a teacher you are and how easy you make it seem for beginners!

  75. HAPPY Birthday FQS!!I have learned so much from your videos. Your customer service team are the best. Wishing you many more successful years.

  76. Congratulations on your 20th! You’ve been an inspiration to many. Thanks for all you do!

  77. Happy 20th Birthday Anniversary. I have only recently found your videos but they have been a huge help and so much fun to watch. Thank you to all the staff for all that you have done. May you have many, many more years to come.

  78. Happy 20th! I placed my first order with you in 2013 and have been a loyal customer ever since. Your customer service is outstanding!

  79. I remember when you first started. At that time it was difficult to find the fabrics I liked. When your shop opened up, it was like a breath of fresh air. I could find the fabrics and more at your store. Congratulations on your 20 year anniversary!! Who would have thought that the quilting industry would grow like it did! You’ve done great growing with it. We went from ‘where can I find the fabrics I love’ to ‘there’s so many great fabrics to choose from, how do I decide?’. Thanks for all your hard work and great customer service!

  80. Happy Birthday. You have a great shop and offer so much. Customer Service is excellent, choices in items to buy is great and of course your videos show how to do everything. Thanks for all your help in the past years-did your beginning quilting video and learned so much. Thanks again.

  81. I just discovered you folks a few months ago. I did the beginner quilt series and now I am totally addicted! Thank you so much for opening up a whole new world to me, I am loving it, thanks to you.

  82. Thank you for being online You have helped me through some times when I did not think I would finish the quilt I was working on. congradulations Happy Anniversary

  83. Happy 20th Anniversary! I love your site and fabrics. Such inspiration!
    Thanks for your wonderful support to the quilting community.

  84. Congratulations and Happy 20th Birthday. Thank you for being a great company. I love ordering from you and your customer service is wonderful. There is always so much fun and learning from your videos and web site, ordering is easy and almost always available. Love your company and my definite go to.

  85. Happy Birthday!! Congratulations on 20 years of excellent service. Your selection of fabrics is top notch as is your customer service.
    Sending wishes for another successful 20 years

  86. I remember you from a Lake Jackson TX quilt show booth you leased, what must be a bazillion years ago. You were such a lovely young lady. I’ve watched you grow and grow and grow….. LOL. It has also been my pleasure doing so, purchasing on-line and through your u-tube lives. Congratulations to Kevin and you and the entire FQS staff for 20 years of becoming a treasure to all us quilt makers and cross stitchers!

  87. 20 years! Congratulations to both of you and all the staff. I’m so happy to have found you and hope to still be purchasing wonderful fabrics from you for the next 20 years. Your staff is wonderful, kind, and quick to respond all great qualities of a great business! Here’s to another 20!

  88. Congratulations to all for a job well done. Thank you for being a lifeline for me, and I’m sure others. You have much to be proud of, and so deserving. You are so appreciated.

  89. Congrats on 20 successful years of meeting the needs of stitchers and quilters! I always look forward with excitement to receiving the well packaged orders in the mail. Wishing you many more years!

  90. Congratulations! Your website inspired me to start quilting. I tried one of your shortcut quilts and I was hooked! Thank you for a wonderful website that has everything you need. Continued success to you!

  91. Happy Birthday! I started quilting about that same time and was thrilled to find your company. Many of my quilts come from fabric purchased at FQS. I also started cross stitching again after watching your videos. Your wonderful customer service keeps me coming back. Have a wonderful celebration!

  92. Congratulations Fat Quarter Shop on your 20th birthday! I started quilting in 2019 and yours was the first place I bought quilting supplies from. I used the Ultimate Beginner Quilt as my ‘gateway drug’. I knew nothing at the time and am now ‘Kimberly Taught!’ Love your YouTube videos and social media presence. Thank you so much for all that you do for quilters and stitchers (I started stitching because of Cross Stitch University)! Here’s to many more years of FQS!

  93. Happy 20th Birthday celebration, Kimberly and Kevin, Fat Quarter Shop. You have taken my quilt level to new heights. Love your site, videos, and quick customer service…..here’s to 20 more!

  94. Dear Kimberly, Kevin and staff,
    Congratulations on your20th anniversary! You are amazing and so inspiring. Thank you for all you do and offer to us quilters. My guild is using your Ultimate Beginner Quilt as a tutorial to ensure that each quilter will make and have a quilt!
    Happy quilting!
    Ann Nora

  95. Congrats! As soon as we got “the Internet” at work (1993 or 1994) I ordered charm packs from you! Still shopping with you.

  96. Wow! 20 years and going strong … I remember when I started quilting maybe 10 years ago(?; your online store came up when I was browsing for fabric. I’ve been a fan ever since. Congratulations on a very successful business and cheers on many more years to come!

  97. Congrats on your 20 year birthday I was introduced to you from Pat Sloan in 2020. Your customer service is great. You have many wonderful projects and awesome merchandise and I enjoy your videos. I love your mystery boxes and sew samplers. Many blessings to you and your staff, to your company and to another 20 year celebration ❤️

  98. Happy 25th! Love your shop and all of the ways you help us with our quilting and cross stitching’

  99. It’s happy everything when it comes to FQS. Congrats and please know your shop is perfect in every way. You are always my first stop for fabric and supplies. Every year I see the growth and appreciate the videos and free patterns which always inspires me. Thank you!!!!

  100. Congratulations! I’m not sure how long ago I started buying from you, but close to 20 years. Thanks for all you do!

  101. Congratulations on 20 years!!! I have learned so much from Fat Quarter Shop over the years and customer service is the best. #1!!!

  102. You did something right all these years! One of my favorite online shops. Congratulations.

  103. Congratulations on your first twenty years. God’s blessings on you as you begin your next twenty years and beyond. I have never been disappointed in what you have on your website. Keep up the great work with what you have to offer.

  104. Love the selection that you provide and there always seems to be lots of variety. As a Canadian using your on line services, it has become almost too expensive to purchase with the added currency exchange and transportation fees. This saddens me as you have always been my go to location for fabrics I just couldn’t find elsewhere. Congratulations on surviving 20 years in business, it has to be a labour of love .

  105. Oh how young for 20!! Happy, Happy Birthday…..I certainly hope that you have many more! I have learned so very much from watching your tutorials and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that! Keep up the great work and I wish you many, many more years. Congratulations!

  106. Happy 20th Birthday ❤️
    Thank you for wonderful quilt and cross stitch shopping hauls.

  107. Congratulations on your 20 year anniversary. I’ve always received wonderful service.

  108. I made my first quilt using a book I bought – “Beginner Quilting”. That quilt was ok and the recipient still has it to this day. I wanted to learn more so I started searching You Tube. I found videos by Kimberly Jolly from the Fat Quarter Shop. I was very impressed and have been a customer and avid supporter ever since. The moment I see something on the website I order because I know it will no doubt sell out. I have been very pleased with fast shipping, packaging of my items, Kimberly’s videos and blogs, Customer Ssrvice, and her overall enthusiasm. I also get a chuckle from her “little stories” when she posts a new video. Thank you to Kimberly, Kevin, and the entire FQS team for everything you do. You honesty, integrity, and kindness is above reproach. Congratulations on 20 years and I would venture to say that – “the best is yet come”.

  109. Congrats and happy birthday! It’s hard to believe how time has flown by. When I got back into quilting back in the late 90’s. Then it was just getting popular to order fabric on line. That’s when I found your website and enjoyed enjoyed browsing and ordering. Happy Birthday again!!!!

  110. Happy 20th Birthday!!! I hope there are many, many, many more to come!! ❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉

  111. I discovered FQS about 5 years ago, and while I’ve purchased from other online shops, I am primarily an FQS fan now because of your incredible selection of items, the fact that you also carry cross stitch supplies, the fantastic customer service, but more than anything, I appreciate everything over the past three years that FQS has done for us as customers and viewers.

  112. I have become a better quilter from watching you all these years. I may not use everything you’ve taught me on every quilt. But when things are not going right I think on the points that I’ve learned from you and go back and correct what’s wrong. At least I can figure out what I need to do to fix it, for that thank you Kimberly.

  113. Congrats to You and Kevin and the entire FQS team. You’ve built a great company that I enjoy doing business with! Just all around stellar!

  114. Congratulations on 20 years! Quite a milestone, top notch customer service and fast service. Especially like the kits in which Fat Quarter Shop is generous, so I can always make a least one mistake, lol.

    To many more years!

  115. Happy birthday! You are right, you attention to detail and customer service are what keeps bringing me back to your online shop. May you enjoy many more years of fun.

  116. May I say that The Fat Quarter Shop and especially Kimberley has made me very happy, everyday with your blogs, your Flash Sales, you fabric choices, your videos and your sew-a-longs. Thank you. My husband may not be quite as excited but if Mama is happy he is happy!! LOL I admire you putting your family first. Something you will never regret. Speaking to you as a 73 yr old who still follows her granddaughter to her college softball games and takes her boys to the movies and out to eat. You will never regret the time.

  117. Just received my Geri Robinson ‘Heartfelt’ order. FQS has always been my first go to site when looking for fabric. I love the selection, fast shipping, youtube videos and especially the customer service. Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary of providing quality fabric….onto the next 20😍

  118. Congratulations! So glad I found your site. You have been my go-to shop for a long time and will continue to be. Your products and service are top notch!👏

  119. Thanks for all that you have brought to the world of quilting over the last 20 years. You have been my go-to online shop for years, especially during the pandemic. You not only supply a great selection of fabric but also accessories and patterns. Your online videos are a pleasure to watch. You and your guest have shared many great tips through those videos. I wish you continued success in the upcoming years.

  120. Congratulations on the 20 year milestone! I started quilting this year and began shopping with you in January. I love the YouTube videos and I have learned a lot about quilting, fabric lines and designers. Thank you for the countless resources you offer.

  121. Congratulations on making your wish of convenient fabric for you into a shop of convenience for quilters, sewers & cross stitchers. Wishing the Fat Quarter Shop many more birthdays.

  122. Thank you for everything Fat Quarter shop has done for the stitching and sewing hobbies in the last 20 years. Keep up the good work.

  123. I can’t even remember how I landed on your website, but I’m sure happy that I did! My orders have always been packaged beautifully and exactly what I wanted. Thank you for your dedication to excellence!

  124. Happy 20th. Ive been buying from you all for 10 years now and I am never disappointed with what I receive. Thank you. To Many more years!

  125. Because your Fat Quarter Shop journey crosses my daily and weekly life I appreciate the fun and excellence of your customer service brings to my quilting and cross stitch. Thank you.

  126. Happy, happy birthday to all of you!!! So happy I Found you, wish it had been sooner. ❤

  127. Wow, how time flies! Look what you accomplished, a lovely family that you have shared with us and a booming business that were addicted to. I love your videos and the shopping at your on line store. When the world changed due to Covid you were there for us in sew many ways. A big congratulations and thanks to Kimberly and Kevin!

  128. I discovered you when I had been quilting 5 or 6 years. I really still feel like a beginner. I add cross stitch a year ago. All of your material, threads, cross stitch accessories and patterns are awesome. Your website and You tubes are so helpful. I have learned so much! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I still feel like a beginner at all of it but you have showed me how to do it. Thank you!

  129. Congratulations on 20 years! I love all the clubs, the You tube and blogs. You have provided many happy hours to me and others. Thank you!!

  130. Happy Happy Birthday!!! Love your shop!!!! I am new this year, you do carry the most beautiful fabrics!! thank you!!!

  131. Congrats Kimberly for 20 years!! I can’t remember when I found your online store, but I am a huge fan and wish you many more years of success!!

  132. Congratulations on your success. I have spent my share of time visiting the website and spending money along the way. I’ve enjoyed every minute. The fabric is always superb and exciting. Notions—my weakness is gadgets–and I’m never disappointed. I look forward to more shopping in the coming years!

  133. Congratulations on 20 years and thank you all for the excellent customer service and amazing variety of great products! I couldn’t be more happy for y’all!!

  134. Wow! Can not believe it’s been 20 years
    Congratulations!
    Love everything about FatQuarter Shop, from fabrics, to notions.
    The best is you, and how you interact with us.
    Love your family pics, stories, and of course piggy

  135. Happy birthday. Love the Fat Quarter Shop. Not a secret to anyone who has seen my account. Thanks.

  136. Happy Birthday! Thanks so much for the variety-and helpful pricing!-of so many fabrics and sewing aids through the years!

  137. Congratulations! Thank you for all your hard work and keeping all budget levels of quilting in mind when you do your sew alongs. Because of FQS I’ve started crossstiching! Looking forward to the next twenty years ☺️

  138. THANK YOU!! FQS changed my Quilting Life so much for the better. Happy, Happy Birthday & Many More Years to come!

  139. Happy Anniversary! You all have made it so easy for me to enjoy my creative aspirations. Thank you for your ideas and inspiration and wonderful array of items to facilitate quilting and cross-stitching. You rock!

  140. Happy anniversary FQS! For someone new to quilting and without a local store, your online shop and video/tutorials (not to mention the free patterns) have given me the confidence and skills to become a quilter, something I have always aspired to do! Couldn’t have done it without you, thank YOU!
    Here’s to 20 more years!

  141. Thank you for EVERYTHING (lots) you do and have done. I am a novice at quilting. With each video I watch I learn something new.
    HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY!!!
    Sincerely, Margaret

  142. Sincere congratulations on this milestone. I cannot imagine my quilting journey without all you provide and all you have given to our art form over these years. Thank you. Cheers to you and many more wonderful years!

  143. Happy birthday! Best wishes for twenty more years! Thank you for your great tutorials, I so enjoy them all.

  144. Congratulations on your 20th year in business. You are successful because you run your business with the best interest of the customer in mind. Thank you.

  145. Found your shop quite by accident years ago turned out to be my go to on line quilt shop. Absolutely wonderful people to deal as well as wonderful service and absolutely quality fabric. Happy Anniversary FQS and many many more years.

  146. Congratulations 👏🎉 Your story is very inspiring and iconic of the great American Dream. I spend much of my time on your website and watching your YouTube channel. I’ve collected quite a BIG collection of fabrics, rulers, patterns, and notions ALL from FQS! Thank you for inspiring and motivating me to be a better quilter. P.S. I enjoy your family stories. God Bless!

  147. Happy 20th birthday from New Zealand, love shopping on your site, fabulous service always ♥️

  148. As a former military spouse (husband now retired) FQS has been an invaluable resource over the years. I know that I am in your debt for offering a way to buy quilting/sewing supplies when we lived in remote locations or far from a quilt shop. Thank you for FQS’s wonderful support and customer service. Happy 20th Anniversary!

  149. Congratulations on 20 years! I have learned so much from you and your guests. I have been watching since Lily was your videographer and stand-in host. I miss her, are you still in touch with her? Hope she has continued quilting. Your staff is always so courteous and helpful. Please pass along my thanks and congratulations!

  150. Happy 20th Anniversary! I can’t believe it has been 20 years. I have been a customer since the beginning and so was my friend, Christy. It was so nice to have a place to shop on line. Congrats on your success and best wishes on the next 20!

  151. Kimberly and the FQS are the reason I call myself a quilter today! The best video tutorials, the most amazing fabrics and notions and superb customer service. Thank you and congratulations on your 20th anniversary!!

  152. Kimberly and the FQS are the reason I call myself a quilter today! The best video tutorials, the most amazing fabrics and notions and superb customer service. Congratulations!

  153. The best video tutorials, the most amazing fabrics and notions and superb customer service. Kimberly and the FQS are the best!

  154. Congratulations on this monumental accomplishment. You have brought so much joy and inspiration to quilters. Thanks for all you hard work and dedication.

  155. Kevin, Kimberly, and team: Congratulations on 20 years!
    Your youth and enthusiasm is contagious. It is always fun and entertaining.
    Thank you for all you do and for all you give to the quilting community!

  156. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary! I have been following and shopping for many years and plan to for many more! Love your online store and videos and have taken part in many sewalongs too!

  157. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary. I have been watching you most of that 20 years. Your customer service is the best. You got us through Covid better than any business I know!thank you

  158. As a new quilter in 2009 I often called and some wonderful person would help me with pattern and fabric selections. I would get an email with options-that were always perfect. You guys are the best.

  159. HAPPY 20TH and congratulations on a job well done. You have touched all the quilting world. All the best in the next 20 years (we hope)

  160. I remember when I bought just fat quarters from you. I guess I have been here from the beginning, and I’m so happy for you and your team. Happy 20th Anniversary!!! I appreciate what you have done for the quilting world to make it exciting and fun from excellent customer service to inviting us to be a part of your charitable donations and everything in between. Your You-Tube videos were a bright spot for me during the pandemic. God bless you, your team, and your business.

  161. Congratulations and thank you for being the awesome shop and teachers you all are!!!

  162. What a milestone!
    I love popping in and out of your inspiring you tube videos and tutorials and if I look through my quilts there is a “Jolly theme” running through some many times made looking totally different.
    Thanks from WAH in Australia. We

  163. Happiest of bday for you all. I only stumbles on your YouTube channel in search of learning how to quilt exactly 1 yr ago. I’ve learned so much and love everything I’ve ever puchased.

  164. Happy Birthday, Fat Quarter quilt shop. I have enjoyed buying fabric from you over the years

  165. Congratulations on 20 years !!! I have been a fan since 2011 and have been so very pleased with every single purchase!! I’ve learned so much from you and always enjoy watching videos from quilt to stitch, I feel like your distant family 🤣can’t imagine what I would do without a visit to the shop or a video everyday! Thank everyone who has made it possible!!

  166. Congratulations. I am glad that I found The Fat Quarter Shop. I visit the shop everyday, spending time looking at all the fabrics, notions, gifts, and more. The videos are great and I feel that I can learn something new with each one. And the fabric…..well I happen to have purchased a lot of it. Kimberly, you do a wonderful job and I want to give credit to everyone who works there. Thank you.

  167. You have created a wonderful business and I wish you continued success. You visual presence through You Tube really connects with us customers. Thank you for all the freebie patterns and great sew a longs you do. Congratulations on 20 years!!!!

  168. Thank YOU for sticking with it! You have created a wonderful source for quilters to seek out that special item they need. So thank you, and Congratulations!

  169. You and your company have been such an inspiration to me . I have learned to be more patient and thoughtful with my piecing since watching you. I love the sales and the quality of the products you have in your kits and stores. I love the charity quilt along too! I could go on and on! Only request would be to post fabric in black and white so I’m not so tempted to impulse purchase 🤭🤣💕

  170. I think I’ve been buying fabrics, books and notions from you for 20 years and I’d like to thankyou for your wonderful service all these years. I’ve never been disappointed and still get so much enjoyment looking at all your emails. Keep up the good work and maybe one day I’ll have the pleasure of visiting your store in person. Regards and best wishes Marilyn Blackwood. Pakenham. Victoria. Australia.

  171. Happy 20th anniversary. New to following you and LOVE IT!!!! Looking forward to many more years of your store.

  172. So happy you’ve been in business so long and wishing you many more years ahead! You are my favorite place to get my fabrics, you always have so much that I love!
    Wishing you all many happy, fruitful years ahead, I’ll be with you along the way. God bless,

  173. Wishing you a Very Happy 20th Anniversary! Love your shop, it’s stood the test of time especially through lockdown when the only quilt shop in my area that sold 1800’s reproduction fabrics and mini charm packs closed! Wishing you another 20+ years of providing quilting fabric!

  174. You are my number “1” go to for anything quilt related, from the live streams, to the tutorials, to the products. You make the entire quilting community feel like we are your friends, from your many contributions to charities to sharing funny things about your family. You are genuine, kind, creative, and giving. Thank you for your dedication, to all the people who share your passion for quilting; thank you for providing a company that puts customer service first; thank you Kimberley for being you! Congratulations on 20 years and wishing you many more successes in the future. You truly are a blessing to all of us quilters.

  175. Congratulations on a successful 20yrs of doing something you love. I would still be buying from you if the Australian dollar and the postage was not so outrageous. I love looking at your site and seeing seeing the latest fabrics etc. Enjoy! Big hugs.

  176. Happy 20th Birthday to you all from Melbourne, Australia.
    Although postage costs between our countries prohibits most online purchases, I appreciate being able to purchase PDF patterns. More importantly, I really appreciate the time you spend in putting together such fantastic tutorials on YouTube. Congratulations to you all.

  177. Happy 20th Birthday!! I have purchased from you in the past and have always been so pleased with what I buy. Also, super quick to ship!!! Sincerely, Justine

  178. Happy birthday, I’ve been a huge fan of your tutorials. Thank you and your staff for all you do!

  179. Congratulations on your 20th anniversary. The Fatquarter Shop is a top favorite of mine and your videos are wonderful.

  180. Hey Fat Quarter Shop: we share a birthday!! Today is my 65th!! Congratulations on 20 years in business and thanks for the great service for all these many years! 💕

  181. Happy 20th and all good wishes for the next 20 years! I always check every day to see what is showing on your website and so very grateful that access to so many options are available to me! And, I especially appreciate the speed with which my orders are filled. The items always come perfectly packaged and I am thankful for that part of your service as well. Again, Happy Anniversary! Enjoy your celebrations!

  182. Your hard work has paid off. Congratulations. Buy the way your my favorite store.

    1. Happy 20th birthday. I have really enjoyed your website and the Flash sale every day. It’s exciting every day to visit your site.

  183. Congratulations. Following you guys is one Big ,Big pleasure. Love all the info you provide, and your free patters are a life saver for oldies, like me. thank U so much, from the bottom of my heart, on this very cold morning, here, Down Under (Aussi)

  184. Congratulations on 20 years of excellent service. I thank you for giving your time ,tips, free patterns and all the little extra things that you do for us.
    May blessings continue to fall upon you, Kevin and the Team

  185. Happy birthday! Thanks for all you do for the quilting community. I’ve been personally benefited from your kindness when my book came out in 2016. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
    Wishing you more success in years to come.

  186. Happy 20th Birthday! You certainly have made a lot of people very happy. Such great service, beautiful goods, a fine blog, and tutorials all at hand. Thank you for such a great experience.

  187. Happy Birthday and Congratulations to the whole family and the team. I’ve been a happy customer for at least 10 of those years!

  188. Happy 20th Birthday! 🎂🎉🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈
    My happiness birthday memory was coming home and having 100 balloons all over the back yard!

  189. Happy, Happy Birthday!!! 🎉 🎂🎈

    Thank you so much for all the fun y’all enable 😂 and for the great customer service! 🥰

  190. Congratulations on 20 fabulous years. Thank you and your staff for all the wonderful things you do. Looking forward to many more years of your kindness.

  191. Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary. We are so happy that you decided to try your venture to start such a wonderful company. I’m so glad it worked out for you and love all the videos, sew along and special projects you have throughout the year. Thanks for all the donations you make to the community also. I wish you many more productive years!

    1. I have really enjoyed your videos and tutorials! Happy 20th!! Here’s to many more birthdays!

  192. Happy 20th Anniversary!🎊🎉🍾. Thank you for all the inspiration and creativity that you give through your blog, videos and website. Thank you Fat Quarter Shop, I couldn’t do it without you.

  193. What can I say that others haven’t already said? Yall are the best! Best online shopping site for quilting. Best customer service bar none. Absolutely love the ease of shopping on your website. Way to go Kevin! Amazing job! Love your it’s sew Emma quilt patterns. So easy to follow! Thank you for that. I hope your next 20 yrs is as prosperous as your 1st 20 and more! Your product selection is amazing. I had given up on finding fabrics I really loved til I found yall!! Your taste is great! Thank you for your online presence on utube & your blog. It’s all great. Thank you Kimberly & Kevin & team!

  194. I have started to quit again after an 18 year hiatus. So many thanks to the Fat Quarter Shop for everything: beautiful fabric, great videos, sales, etc. Y0u are so appreciated! Happy 20th Anniversary!

  195. Congratulations on a wonderful accomplishment! I love everything about The Fat Quarter Shop!!! The blog, utube and your vision are all great. Continued success to you and you team

  196. Congratulations on 20 years of Fat Quarter Shop
    I look at all of your YouTube tutorials. I’ve learned so much about quilting from watching you.

    Continued success with The Fat Quarter Shop.

  197. Congratulations Kimberly & Fat Quarter Shop on your 20th Anniversary! I really enjoy learning from you while I watch your Live and YouTube videos. Thank you for all you do for us Quilter’s around the world!