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Quilt As You Go Templates are quickly becoming a staple in our sewing room, and we are excited to share our answers to your most frequently asked questions so you can love them, too! As we get more questions, we will add them to this blog, so leave your questions in the comments below, and be sure to bookmark this page for easy reference.

Which precuts can you use with these templates?

The Little Bubble and Little Birdie templates can be used with Layer Cakes, Charm Packs, and Jolly Bars. The Big Bubble and Big Birdie templates are used with ...

Coming up next in our lineup of Quilt As You Go projects is the Big Birdie Crib Quilt! Perfect as a baby shower gift or for a toddler’s next birthday. If you’re ready to make your own Big Birdie Crib Quilt with this nifty notion, keep reading to see what you will need and to watch Kimberly’s free video tutorial for a step-by-step breakdown of the process. Are you ready to take flight? Our Quilt As You Go Templates make the process a breeze!

Big Birdie Supplies

In the Big Bubble Crib Quilt Blog, we introduced you ...

The next Quilt As You Go project we have for you is the Little Bubble Tablerunner! If you’re looking for a quick and fun way to learn this quilting technique, the Little Bubble Template and this spring-ready project are the perfect place to start. Keep reading to learn how to make your own Little Bubble Tablerunner with this nifty notion and to watch Kimberly’s free video tutorial for a step-by-step breakdown of the process. Don’t let all the curves burst your bubble. Our Quilt As You Go Templates make the process a breeze!

Little Bubble Tablerunner Supplies ...

Foundation paper is the perfect tool for quilters looking to add intricate blocks to their quilts without all the fuss, and we have a new one to add to your quilty tool kit: Paper Roses Quilt Block Foundation Paper! Keep reading to learn all about our new favorite foundation paper from Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co. for It’s Sew Emma, watch the free video tutorial, and get inspired to start your own Paper Roses project!

Paper Roses Supplies

Paper Roses Quilt Block Foundation Paper is the perfect paper to show off your favorite Lori Holt collections ...

Quilt As You Go is a quilting technique that lets you make the quilt top, back, and binding all in one step! Whether you’re just starting your quilting journey or you’re looking for a project that you can start and finish at home, no longarm needed, our new Quilt As You Go Templates are for you. Keep reading to learn all about this nifty new notion and to watch Kimberly’s free video tutorial for how to make your own Big Bubble Crib Quilt using the Big Bubble Quilt As You Go Template.

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Hello again, Jolly Jabber Readers, it’s Kailee! The quilt is finished, the binding is on, and now it’s time to fill you in on the final leg of this journey.

Today, I’m taking you through the process of deciding on the final layout of the blocks, piecing the top, picking the pantograph, adding the binding, and making the quilt label. Then, I have a handful of quilty confessions that I think (and hope) y’all will relate to! Now, let’s jump into today’s blog.

Piecing the Quilt Top

The instructions in the Triangles on a ...

Shortcut Quilts just got a whole lot faster with the addition of Pebble Bee Cross Stitch Precuts! By replacing background yardage with a background precut, you can cut to the chase and start piecing in a flash. Last week on the blog, we showed you how you can use the Pebble Bee Cross Stitch Precuts with Foundation Paper. This week, we have three cute Shortcut Quilts recolored with Gentler Times and Pebble Bee Cross Stitch precuts because it only takes one pebble to start an avalanche of inspiration!

One of the things we love most about these precuts is their ...

Foundation paper is the perfect tool for quilters looking to add intricate details to their quilts without all the fuss, and we have a new one to add to your quilty tool kit: Jelly Braid Paper! These rolls of printed foundation paper help you create continuous braided quilt rows that you can add to almost any project, and that result in very little waste. Keep reading to learn all about our new favorite foundation paper from It’s Sew Emma, watch the free video tutorial, and discover just how far one Jelly Roll and one roll of Jelly Braid Paper ...

Ah, the joy of quilting—where fabric reigns supreme, and a single yard can inspire your next masterpiece. For all the joys that come with collecting fabric and building our stashes, managing them can sometimes feel like a king-sized task. So, if your fabric storage is more of a treasure hunt and less of a system, it’s time to put some fabric storage ideas into practice.

Sure, organizing your crafting space is super satisfying to look at when it’s done, but it also fuels creativity and keeps ideas flowing. Imagine finding that perfect fat quarter right when you ...

Whether you’re picking up a quilt kit or dreaming up your own quilty creation, we’ve put together a complete guide to all the standard quilt sizes and their uses. Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference, and start your next quilt knowing you picked the perfect size!

Bedding Measurement Guide

The first and most obvious thing to consider when picking a quilt size is the size of the bed it is intended to go on. If you know what size bed you’re sewing for, reference the Bedding Measurement Guide below to make sure that what ...

We might be biased, but Jolly Bars® are our favorite precut, and they’re exclusive to Fat Quarter Shop. This 5″ x 10″ rectangle of fabric is versatile and economical, which lends itself well to both quilts and smaller projects. That means, when you have a Jolly Bar in your stash, you have enough fabric to make several one-day projects for gifting (or to keep for yourself). To celebrate Jolly Bar Day, we’re gifting you this roundup of five Jolly Bar projects you can finish making well before it’s time for your midnight snack. Make sure to read ...

We’re almost ready to start our 12th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Stardust! Our 2025 quilt for Make-A-Wish captures the magic of stardust that you can capture in stitches and bring into your home. We’re flying ever closer to the start of the quilt and stitch along, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready!

To make a quilt just like this one, pick up the Stardust Quilt Kit and Stardust Backing Set, available only at Fat Quarter Shop. The Stardust quilt finishes at 54.5″ x 54.5″ and is suitable for all levels of quilters! Our ...

Back in the Fall of 2023, this quilt started out as a project that I was doing just for fun. I took 2.5″ squares from the scraps of my quilt kits, mini charm packs, and other quilty projects with fabric collections that had 25 or more different SKUs and started building 25-patch blocks. Since I started sharing this project with you at the beginning of last year in the January 26th, 2024 Livestream, you have been asking for a tutorial on how to make a 25-patch block. So, now that I have a plan for the whole project, I ...

Love is in the air, and we can feel it! The FREE Little Loves Quilt and Cross Stitch patterns are tiny Valentines full of heart. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sewing or stitching up our free Little Loves pattern and show your stitchy love!

Free Little Loves Quilt Pattern

Share the love with this mini quilt! The FREE Little Loves Quilt Pattern proves that good things come in little packages! The Little Loves Quilt Kit has everything you need for the 22″ x 30″ mini quilt, including the backing and binding.

Quilt Supplies You’ll Need

Our Little Loves Quilt ...

This spooky season marks the six-year sew-iversary of the free Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag pattern we released in 2018. To celebrate, we’re sewing with the Hey Boo Collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics and showcasing a finishing detail that’s so cute you won’t beleaf it till you see it. Whether you’ve seen this project before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to end up on your to-sew list this Fall!

Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag Tutorial

Are you ready to make this festive Trick or Treat Carry ...

A quilt is a work of art, so don’t forget to sign it! If you’ve ever wondered how to make a quilt label, today’s guide is here to help you out! We’re sharing a FREE Quilt Label Template and tutorial for making a simple handwritten quilt label.

What to Write on a Quilt Label

The most important information to write on your label is the name of the quilt maker. What goes on your quilt label is up to you, but if you plan to enter your quilt into a quilt show, there may be specific ...

We’re almost ready to start our 11th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Moonbeams! Our 2024 quilt for Make-A-Wish is a dream come true with its enchanting nightscape featuring nocturnal birds and blooms. It’s nearly time to start, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready!

To make a quilt just like this one, pick up the Moonbeams Quilt Kit and Moonbeams Pieced Backing Set, available only at Fat Quarter Shop. The Moonbeams quilt is 68.5″ x 80.5″ and is best for intermediate to experienced quilters. The kit comes with all the block and finishing patterns in ...

Once you’ve poured countless hours into sewing a quilt, it only makes sense to give it a finishing touch with a quilt label. We often receive questions about what quilt labels we use or how we make them ourselves. We’ve gathered some of our favorite quilt label ideas, and we’re sharing them on the blog today.

Why add a quilt label? It’s a way to honor the artistry and effort you put into your creation. If your quilt is like many quilts, it may go to live with someone you love or it could go to ...