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Fall has arrived, I’m ready to show you all of my projects that I’ve stitched and finished since this summer! I’m keeping track of them in my Cross Stitch Journal. I actually just filled my last one up, and I’m currently starting on my second journal (I know, busy busy)! Below I have listed my FFO (Fully Finished Objects) and stitched finishes for July, August, and September 2021(plus a few that are simply waiting to be framed). Each quarter I will update you with my new projects as this new year develops. If you want ...

It’s time for another quilting recap! It’s a fall roundup of my latest finished quilts. I’ve been up to A LOT since my last recap post in the summer, and I’m sew excited to share my new projects with you! I sewed up mystery patterns, lots of pillows, block challenges, and more. Read on for all of my quilt details. 

Cathedral Garden Pillow

In honor of Joanna Figueroa and Carrie Nelson’s book, A Scrapbook of Quilts, they lead us in a fun Pillow Along inspired by the multitude of patchwork pillows, pincushions, and quilts that ...

Leaves are changing color, days are getting shorter, and the nights are cooling down… Fall is finally here! With the changing of seasons, we wanted to give you some inspiration for new projects that you can make to celebrate.

We’ve gathered multiple fall-themed cross stitch and quilt patterns, so grab a needle and your favorite fall fabrics, and let’s get started!

1. Acorn Woods

This Autumn, surround yourself with great oak seeds and fallen leaves with the Acorn Woods Quilt Pattern from Fig Tree and Co. This pattern would go great with a couple of Pumpkins & Blossoms charm ...

At Fat Quarter Shop we believe giving back is important. So when the team at ByAnnie asked us to join them in raising awareness for breast cancer screening, we jumped at the chance. We’re excited to get the #SewPink Initiative Blog Hop started!

For the month of October, we’re sharing our Healing Hearts Quilt pattern to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. This is a pattern we wrote years ago and released for a limited time, and now we’ve brought it back as a permanent free pattern. The quilting community is incredibly caring and generous ...

Adventure awaits you in the September Sew Sampler box this month! We’ve traveled long distances to find this unique sampling of inspiring quilting fabrics and notions. Americana-themed fabrics mixed with fun scents and a stunning quilt pattern will have you ready for this journey. Let’s take a look at what we’ve included this month!

Belle Isle 8-Piece Fat Quarter Bundle by Minick & Simpson for Moda Fabrics
Sew Sampler got it first! Fat Quarter Shop exclusive!

Easy, breezy feels await you with Belle Isle! Bright reds, blues and creams are adorned with traditional florals, paisleys, plaids and stars ...

We’re on pins and needles to reveal our August Sew Sampler box to you! We worked closely with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet to bring you this scrappy, happy box this month. Button up, let’s get to the reveal!

Stitch Jolly Bar by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs

We’re stitching all summer with the Stitch Jolly Bar, exclusively cut for Fat Quarter Shop! This 5″ x 10″ precut goodie comes packed with 42 prints from Lori Holt’s newest collection, Stitch for Riley Blake Designs. It’s perfectly sized to admire all the vintage-inspired ...

Ho Ho Ho! Guess what? Christmas in July is happening… in September! We’re hoping to transport you to a winter wonderland with our next mystery quilt and stitch along, All the Trimmings.

Each Tuesday for 5 weeks starting September 7, 2021, we will release one FREE quilt and cross stitch pattern. Quilters, you can join Kimberly Jolly as she shows you how to cut and sew a new block each week in our free All the Trimmings video series! Just like Christmas, the best part about this is the surprise, so we won’t reveal the look of the ...

It’s time to cue the fireworks, because we’ve got the perfect gift for any patriot! This star-spangled box contains five quilty goodies that will make you stand and salute, including some exclusive treats and a pattern you won’t find anywhere else!

Stars & Stripes Quilt Kit by Land of Liberty by My Mind’s Eye for Riley Blake Designs
Liberty Box Exclusive

This fabric is full of red, white and blooms! Sophisticated prints and sincere sentiments decorate this Land of Liberty collection. Curated with 12 sweet prints for this special 10″ Stacker. Enjoy some additional fabric to help ...

Believe it or not, I came up with this stitch along idea at the airport! I love all Priscilla and Chelsea’s new sunflower patterns, and I was trying to figure out how to fit these into my stitching life before the year was over.

And so the idea for FQS Sunflower September was born. From September 1 to 30, I’ll be stitching up an abundance of Stitching with the Housewives sunflower-themed patterns, and I hope you’ll join me!

My FQS Sunflower September Projects

This year I’ll be stitching up all of Priscilla and Chelsea’s sunflower-themed ...

The Rose in Bloom Block of the Month Quilt will sprout eternal spring in your sewing room! Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique has created ten enchanting quilt blocks arranged into a floral-inspired setting. This quilt is a veritable garden party.

The block of the month includes over 16.5 yards of Love Note fabrics by Lella Boutique for the 84.5″ x 84.5″ quilt top and binding!

Love Note by Lella Boutique is a lovely collection reminiscent of turning pages in a flourishing garden. The fabric collection is laced with hearts, stripes, flowers, and an intricate star pattern that ...

Come explore the sweeping florals, dainty dots and starry sprinkles that adorn the July Sew Sampler box this month. It’s sure to brighten up your Summer! Let’s jump right into this reveal.

Christmas Morning Petite Fat Eighth Bundle by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics
Sew Sampler got it first + Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive

It’s a great morning to wake up to Christmas Morning by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics! This curated selection of 12 Fat Eighths is a happy complement to Summer, with vivid reds, cloudy whites, and leafy greens.

Sweeping florals, dainty dots and starry sprinkles ...

The Granita Cross Stitch Pattern was inspired by the Granita Quilt Pattern from It’s Sew Emma! With stars and snowflakes, Granita is an ode to frosty windows and starlit nights. This cross stitch pattern includes three colorways in blue, red, and gray in both DMC and NPI conversions!

This stitch along will be from September 8 to November 3. Read more below to learn about our floss colorways and how you can stitch with us!

Supplies

Stitch this winter wonderland ...

My four Bat Blocks are sewn for the 

Bats & Boos QAL ~ Started Here

It is sew fun to play with these bright Halloween fabrics that have been waiting

 in my stash for the right quilt.

I have cut and sewn some of these fabrics before for smaller projects,

 like these cute ...

Toddler Trick or Treat Bag ~ Free Tutorial

... but never have I ever featured them in a quilt. 

I am working on the Pumpkin Blocks now.

Download Free ...

First Bat Block Done! 

I was not going to join in another sew along.

Then I saw all the cute blocks and quilts in the making and I could not resist. 

I am only participating in the quilt sewing at this time

although the cross stitch pattern is looking very cute, too. 

I shopped my stash to sew along with this free mystery pattern

Fabric Requirements PDF Here 

Free Patterns and Quilt Kit and Supplies Here

My first block is done:

This makes a 10.5" unfinished block.

This block was ...

Calling all of our cross stitchers… our day of international celebration is almost here! On August 13th, World Cross Stitch Day unites us through one of our favorite things – stitching! To recognize the worldwide cross stitching community, we have put together the Stitch-O-Graphy Stitch Along.

Our new pattern Stitch-O-Graphy is a downloadable PDF, making this stitch along easy for our friends across the globe to join in!

Kimberly will start stitching up her Stitch-O-Graphy pattern on August 13, World Cross Stitch Day!

This stitch along will be from August 18 to September 22. Read more below to learn about our ...

We’re back for the final post in the Serendipity Quilt and Stitch Along! This week, we’re celebrating our amazing success this year – all thanks to you! Our Serendipity Quilt and Cross Stitch Chart benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South Texas.

Wishes give hope and strength to children will critical illnesses and their families. In the past few years, many children in Central Texas have received wishes thanks to the generosity of our quilting and cross stitch community. 

Each $10,000 raised grants a Wish to a child with a life-threatening illness. So far this year, four children have had their ...