There are sew many creative and cute ways to finish a cross stitch, and today we are breaking down the steps for this cute ruched finish that Denise shared in the FlossTube Livestream on September 16th, 2026. Tune in to the video below to learn how to finish your piece as a pillow with a center seam, and then stitch along as Denise walks you through this vintage-inspired ruching technique. Below the video is a list of all the supplies and a quick breakdown of this ruching technique for you to bookmark and reference the next time you try this ...
read moreGet ready for Wednesday to become your favorite day of the week! The Blockheads 7 Quilt Along hosted by Moda Fabrics brings 30 weeks of quilty camaraderie, and the first of 30 free quilt block patterns goes live tomorrow. Kimberly is joining in on the fun again this year and is making her blocks using Bloomsberry by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics. Keep reading to hear how she is prepping for Moda Blockheads 7 and how you can get ready too.

You’re Invited!
Moda Blockheads 7 was officially announced on Wednesday, September 30th, and the last block goes live ...
read morePumpkins are popping up on porches, sweaters are coming out of storage, and our sewing rooms are calling. Today we’re rounding up five quilt kits that capture everything we love about autumn, from crisp harvest hues to a little bit of Halloween mischief. Grab your favorite mug, pick a project below, and let’s get stitching before the season slips away.




Cozy Autumn Quilt Kit Featuring the Cozy Autumn Collection
Wrap yourself in crisp air, crackling bonfires, and cider-sweet evenings with the Cozy Autumn Quilt Kit. This confident-beginner kit is for the Cozy Autumn Quilt Pattern by Flamingo Toes ...
read moreWe are back from h+h Americas in Houston with a camera roll full of quilts, fabrics, designers, and plenty of inspiration!

We spent our time walking the show floor, catching up with friends in the quilting industry and getting a closer look at new collections, patterns, and products coming soon. Keep reading for a few highlights from our trip!
Starting at Sample It
We kicked things off at Sample It and, of course, Kimberly found a few things to bring home!
She picked up the Cozy Collection by Stacy Lee Creative, a new collection from Elizabeth Hartman, and a ...
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The 2026 Spooky Box from Fat Quarter Shop was filled to the brim with so many scintillating notions and fabrics, it’s almost scary! This limited edition box included Halloween-themed fabrics, notions, and a Fat Quarter Shop quilt pattern, including loads of exclusive items that you can only find at Fat Quarter Shop. While this year’s box is sold out, you can still see all the goodies below!

Purrs & Boos Jolly Bar by Elena Amo for Moda Fabrics
Halloween takes a sweeter turn in the Purrs & Boos Jolly Bar by Elena Amo for Moda Fabrics! Blush pink, pumpkin orange ...
read moreOur 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 ...
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Get comfy and cozy as you settle into fall stitching with the goodies inside the October 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 ...
read moreThe Pumpkin Hollow Quilt and Cross Stitch by Sherri McConnell have seven sweetly spiced rows of quilty and stitchy goodness that we can’t wait to sew with you this season! Join Kimberly each Friday during the weekly Behind The Seams Livestream to see her quilty progress, and follow along with her stitching on the Fat Quarter Shop FlossTube channel. Keep reading to get all the details and to find out what you need to be ready to start piecing and stitching with us in October.

Pumpkin Hollow Row Along
When the leaves start falling, and the pumpkins are ready ...
read moreWe couldn’t let National Sewing Month wrap up without a special quilt along to celebrate the star of our sewing spaces! The Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along adds four weeks of quilty fun to your fall calendar with weekly blogs and livestream segments each Friday with tips and tricks from Kimberly. Keep reading to get all the details and to find out what you need to be ready to start piecing with us in October.


Sew up something sweet and sentimental with us this fall! The Sewing Machine Love Quilt perfectly captures a quilter’s love for their sewing ...
read moreAll of the goodies of autumn await to be discovered in the September Sew Sampler box. Keep reading to see all of this month’s goodies and learn about this year’s exclusive Spooled Quilt Along!

3 Birch & Willow Charm Packs by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics
Sherri & Chelsi welcome fall for the first time with Birch and Willow! Soft ivory, warm gold, pumpkin orange and rich charcoal set the scene, while cheerful daisies, gingham checks and scattered dots add their signature charm. Pair these cozy prints with the Harvest Stars Quilt Pattern for a beautiful seasonal finish.

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read moreNational Sew A Jelly Roll Day is finally here, and we couldn’t be more excited to spend it with you! In addition to the Livestream, we have some fun “if you like __, then you’ll love__” style project recommendations. Whether this is your first time opening up a Jelly Roll, or you’re ready to roll straight into a new project, there is something on this list for you! Read all the way to the end of the blog for a special deal you won’t want to miss!

Did you catch the Livestream?
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read moreThe third Saturday in September is this weekend, and you know what that means: it’s time to celebrate National Sew A Jelly Roll Day! Those colorful little rolls of quilty goodness look great in your stash, but they look even better when you break them open to sew something dazzling. Keep reading to see all the details for our special Friday Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel and get some pattern inspiration for your sewing plans on Saturday.


National Sew A Jelly Roll Day Livestream
As mentioned at the top of the blog, Kimberly will be hosting ...
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Today’s quilt is ready to shine and sure to be the gem of the season! The Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Pattern is available as a free PDF and comes with a FREE Fat Quarter Shop Video Tutorial for you to follow along.
The Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE JELLY ROLL GEMS QUILT PATTERN
The Jelly Roll Gems is a beginner-friendly quilt that finishes at a dazzling 60.5″ x 60.5″. With just one Jelly Roll and some background fabric, you can have a stunning quilt top in no time! It can even be just like ours ...
read moreGet cozy and creative with Lori Holt’s Granny Square Along Crochet Book, her first book for crochet! Packed with 13 simple, creative, and unique granny square projects, Lori has curated the cutest and coziest collection of crochet projects for you to explore. Keep reading to learn all about the book, catch a sneak peek of all 13 projects, find out where to start if you’re a complete crochet beginner, and get all the answers to your most frequently asked questions, including a list of Lori’s favorite crochet notions.


When Lori’s grandmother first taught her how to ...
read moreWelcome 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 ...
read moreDuring 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 ...
read moreWelcome 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 ...
read moreThe 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 ...
read moreOur 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 ...
read moreNational 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 ...
