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Welcome back for another instalment of Sewing the Trends! This time, we’re exploring the quilting trend that has taken the community by storm: pictorial quilts. From beginner-friendly to advanced, from timeless and traditional to marvelously modern, there is a pictorial quilt for every quilter. Keep reading to learn about this trend and to see a photo tutorial for the Rows of Bows block by Kassidy Grace.

The Trend: Pictorial Quilts

The term “pictorial” refers to quilt blocks that look like a picture of a recognizable animal, object, place, or thing. Designers like Lori Holt, Corey Yoder, and Joanna Figueroa ...

During National Sewing Month, we like to give a little bit of extra love to the machine that makes all of our creative endeavors come to life. This year, we’re diving into the often-overlooked library of decorative stitches available on our sewing machine and giving some napkins an heirloom-worthy finish.

Decorative Stitch Napkin Supplies

Summer isn’t quite over yet in our neck of the woods, and the Summer Solstice Wovens collection by Pieces to Treasure for Moda Fabrics captures all the joy of a summer picnic in one great collection. The woven texture of this fabric gives our ...

Welcome to a new month and a fresh new set of monthly specials picked out just for you! From quilting staples to cross stitch favorites, this month’s selection is full of fun finds to inspire your next project! Don’t wait to scoop up your favorites because everything rolls over into a brand-new lineup at midnight CST on Wednesday, September 30th, so make sure to snag these savings before they’re all sewn up.

Shades by Riley Blake Designs

Every color has its perfect shade, and Riley Blake Designs found them all. Shades by Riley Blake Designs captures the ...

The next Quilt As You Go project to join the lineup is the Little Birdie Table Topper! Add a little touch of seasonal style to your tables with the quick and easy Little Birdie Table Topper pattern, included as a free printed pattern with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. If you’re ready to fly the nest and try making this cute table topper, keep reading to see what supplies you will need and to watch Kimberly’s free video tutorial for a step-by-step breakdown of the process.

Little Birdie Supplies

In the Big Bubble Crib Quilt ...

Our Labor Day Sale is here! Celebrate the long weekend with savings of up to 50% off more than 100 select items at Fat Quarter Shop.

Save Up to 50% During Our Labor Day Sale!

Shop select quilting fabric yardage, notions, quilt patterns, and more. Whether you are stocking up your sewing room or getting ready for your next quilting project, now is a great time to give your stash a little love.

Shop the Fat Quarter Shop Labor Day Sale

Do not wait too long to shop your favorites! The Labor Day Sale ends Monday, September 7 at 11 ...

National Sewing Month has arrived, and we have sew much in store this September! From livestreams and fresh tutorials to a Labor Day Sale and a can’t-miss celebration of National Sew a Jelly Roll Day, there’s something for every sewer on our calendar this month. Keep reading to see everything we have planned and how you can join in the fun!

National Sewing Month

National Sewing Month is a great excuse to celebrate all the things we love about sewing, from nifty notions to exploring a fun way to feature those decorative stitches that could use more love ...

Our Livestreams on the Fat Quarter Shop and Fat Quarter Shop FlossTube channels are truly the highlight of our week! To make sure you never miss a moment of fun (or a sneak peek or two), we put together a monthly Livestream schedule just for you. We hope you have a lovely month of stitching, sewing, and sweet memories!

Each month on the Jolly Jabber Blog, we post our Livestream schedule, and each week we post reminders on our social media pages for that week’s stream. If you’re not already following us on Instagram, you can follow @FatQuarterShop ...

It’s time to start preheating the oven because the Thanksgiving Row Sew Along by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet starts today! For the next year, we are cooking up a feast of festive stitching, one row at a time. From intricate novelty blocks to simple traditional blocks, Lori’s new Baked With Love collection gives this quilt a delicious dose of Thanksgiving cheer. Keep reading for all the details and to find out how you can join in on the quilty fun!

When is the Thanksgiving Row Sew Along?

The Thanksgiving Row Sew Along runs from September ...

All of the goodies of autumn await to be discovered in the September Sew Sampler box! Peek inside for a clue to the oh-sew-delightful contents and to learn about the Vault Patterns and the Spooled Quilt Along.

Don’t miss out on this box! If you aren’t yet subscribed and want to join, do so very SOON, so you don’t miss this month’s cut off date for sign ups!

Celebrating 10 Years of Sew Sampler

Since April 2016, we’ve shipped 120 blue boxes filled with quilting goodness to our amazing members. Your creativity and ...

With a new bestie to haunt the Halloween season with us, some stars to guide the way, and a boo-tiful banner on display, we’ve officially come to the end of the Boo To You Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along! For week four, we’re quilting and stitching up the border of this cute ensemble. Keep reading to see how we’re bringing it all together and to download the Week Four Quilt Pattern and the Part Four Cross Stitch Pattern.

Week Four Video Tutorial

Join Kimberly on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel as she sews Week Four of ...

What an amazing 25 weeks of quilting fun we’ve had together! Each week of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along, one of the 25 oh-sew-talented designers we’ve teamed up with gave us a new block to try, and each week you brought your creativity and joy to the sewing table. There is only one thing left for us to share with you, and that is the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Finishing Pattern.

Sewcialites 3 Finishing Pattern

This week, we get to piece some Setting Blocks and get all the finishing details for the Sewcialites 3 Quilt! The ...

Set down your mug of pumpkin spice and get ready for a friendly fright as we continue the Boo To You Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along! For week three, we’re quilting and stitching up a floating friend with the Peek-A-Boo Bestie Block. Keep reading to see what you’re making this week and to download the Week Three Quilt Pattern and the Part Three Cross Stitch Pattern.

Week Three Video Tutorial

Join Kimberly on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel as she sews Week Three of the Boo To You Mystery Quilt.

Weekly Patterns and Supplies Roundup

You can ...

Welcome back for week 25 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along as we celebrate our amazing quilting community! Each week, one of the 25 oh-sew-talented designers we’ve teamed up with is bringing you a new block pattern. For the final week, we’re excited to introduce the igniting Sparks Block by Jessica Dayon!

Sparks by Jessica Dayon

This week’s designer, Jessica Dayon, is an author, pattern designer, and fabric designer extraordinaire. This week, she brought us the experienced-level Sparks Block with tons of tiny piecing and plenty of foundation paper recommendations to help you along! You ...

Welcome to a new month and a fresh new set of monthly specials picked out just for you! From quilting staples to cross stitch favorites, this month’s selection is full of fun finds to inspire your next project! Don’t wait to scoop up your favorites because everything rolls over into a brand-new lineup at midnight CST on Monday, August 31st, so make sure to snag these savings before they’re all sewn up.

Eyelet by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics

Eyelet is the kind of basic that really hits the spot. This timeless polka dot print spans ...

We’re banishing all of our blues with a precious recolor of a shining Jelly Roll-friendly quilt! Be prepared to have all of your quilt wishes come true with our new recolor of the Star Bloom Quilt Pattern by BasicGrey in the Breathtaking Blues collection by 3 Sisters for Moda Fabrics in the Prussian Blue Quilt Kit! Keep reading to explore this breathtaking recolor and watch a video tutorial walking you through this impressive yet approachable block.

Prussian Blue Quilt Kit

The Prussian Blue Quilt Kit includes all the fabric you need to complete the 60″ x 60″ quilt ...

We hope you’re having a frightfully good time as we float through the Boo To You Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along! For week two, we’re quilting and stitching up the delicious Pumpkin Spice Stars Block. Keep reading to see what you’re making this week and to download the Week Two Quilt Pattern and the Part Two Cross Stitch Pattern.

Week Two Video Tutorial

Join Kimberly on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel as she sews Week Two of the Boo To You Mystery Quilt.

Weekly Patterns and Supplies Roundup

You can find everything you need for your ...

Get ready for our annual charity quilt raffle for Make-a-Wish! This cozy quilt raffle gives you a chance to win a finished quilt—all while supporting the wish-granting work of Make-a-Wish, one $5 raffle ticket at a time.

How To Enter The Raffle

Entering the raffle is oh-sew simple! You can purchase raffle tickets for $5 each for a chance to win one of these quilts. 100% of the proceeds from the quilt raffle will benefit Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas to support their wish-granting work for children with critical illnesses. The charity quilt raffle opens at 8 AM CST on ...

Welcome back for week 24 of the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along as we celebrate our amazing quilting community! Each week, one of the 25 oh-sew-talented designers we’ve teamed up with is bringing you a new block pattern. This week, we’re excited to introduce the glittering Star Light Block by Lisa Bongean!

Star Light by Lisa Bongean

This week’s designer, Lisa Bongean, is a longtime quilter and is the designer behind Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics. This week, she brought us the experienced-level Star Light Block that puts your piecing skills to the test with eight ...

Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and get ready for all of your dandelion wishes to come true in the August Sew Sampler box! Peek inside for a clue to the oh-sew-delightful contents and to learn about the Vault Patterns and the Spooled Quilt Along.

Don’t miss out on this box! If you aren’t yet subscribed and want to join, do so very SOON, so you don’t miss this month’s cut off date for sign ups!

Celebrating 10 Years of Sew Sampler

Since April 2016, we’ve shipped 120 blue boxes filled with ...

Get ready for five weeks of sweet surprises and de-frightful fun as we officially kick off the Boo To You Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along! This week, we get our first peek at the patterns as we sew and stitch our way to the final reveal. Keep reading for all the details you will need to join in on this boo-tiful quilt and stitch along.

When do the Boo To You Patterns release?

Every Monday from August 3rd through the 24th, a new FREE Boo To You quilt and cross stitch pattern will be added to the Boo ...