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Those treasured scraps have been waiting for their moment to shine, and it’s finally here! Since 2022, we have shared a scrappy pattern each year to help you turn leftover fabric into something you’ll love. After a little breather in 2026, we’re thrilled to introduce our newest design, the Sweet Woven Stars Sampler, a free pattern available exclusively at Fat Quarter Shop. The pattern uses four sizes of our Woven Star Foundation Paper for crisp, precise stars from small to large. Mix a medley of prints into each one, and no two blocks will look alike. Dig ...

My HOCUS POCUS potholders were designed to be used as an oven mitt, as well as a potholder, or a hot pad. I keep mine hanging on my microwave for easy access, but they are almost too cute to use!

Here is my Christmas version of the double potholders…SANTA CLAUSE POTHOLDERS. I am in love with these Jolly Old St. Nicks!

Here are some of my other popular Halloween patterns…

SPOOKY SPIDER looks adorable in this pillow created by a customer.

FRAIDY CAT is one of my many black cat patterns. I love it’s simple shape. Here’s ...

Learn how to make this scrappy owl wall hanging using simple strip piecing and appliqué. The finished quilt is 18″ × 24″, making it a fun little project for fall decorating—and a very good excuse to dig through those scraps you’ve been saving.

crappy Owl Wall Hanging

Apparently I had a thing for owls. And really… I’m still okay with it.

This little owl wall hanging is a fun project when you want to sew something cute without committing to an entire quilt. The background is made with strips of blue fabric stacked together, then the owls, branch ...

Get ready to fall in love with the newest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series quicker than you can cook a custard. Beginners and quilters of all skill levels will be enamored with the Fat Quarter Quiche Quilt! You can start sewing Shortcut Quilts right away, and this one is extra handy for anyone who has a stash of Fat Quarters that you’ve been waiting to use. Our Shortcut Quilt patterns are always free, and they come with a Fat Quarter Shop YouTube video tutorial.

The Fat Quarter Quiche Quilt Pattern

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Learn how to make a simple jelly roll quilt that’s perfect for showing off your favorite fabric collection without spending weeks cutting fabric. Since the strips are already cut for you, you can get right to the fun part—sewing.

Jelly roll quilts are one of my favorite projects when I want something relaxing to work on. The coordinating fabrics do most of the work, and before long you’ll have a quilt top that looks like you spent a lot more time planning it than you actually did.

Whether this is your first jelly roll quilt or you ...

Download these Halloween and Cats free patterns now, get the fabrics, and make two beautiful quilts for your home!

Meow Neighborhood Quilt – click here to download the pattern

By now, you must have all your summer quilts done, so here are two projects for Halloween. I designed them for the whimsical collection Cat House by Mayo Moreno for Henry Glass Fabrics. Toadstools galore!

The first one is Meow Neighborhood. It measures 52″ x 60″ and features a super-cute panel surrounded by my favorite prints from the collection. Bugs, brooms, candy corn, funny pumpkins, and leaves – all depicted with gorgeous colors ...

Download this free beginner quilt pattern now and make this project in one day. Big blocks, easy technique, beautiful quilt!

Aromatherapy Quilt – click here to download the pattern

Are you ready for a fast project? I designed the Aromatherapy Quilt for Dear Stella’s Fall in Love collection. It measures 65″ x 65″ and can be used as a wall hanging for a bold decor statement or as a throw. Either way, it comes together quickly, so keep this pattern handy for those times when the occasion demands a handmade gift but time is short.

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When we left off last time, the front and back of the tote were complete and ready for assembly. If you missed the first part with the cutting directions and initial construction, click on Sew Pretty Tote.

Because I want to work on this while it is flat as long as possible, the first thing to do for assembly is to sew the front and back together on bottom seam. I use clips instead of pins for this due to the bulk.

Lay the piece out, and hard press the seam open. Then press from the top side to set ...

I got around to the embroidery tote this past week, and made good progress. I had embroidered several things on a cream color tone on tone print including this sentiment, along with a couple of sewing machines. The Japanese print I loved only had a small amount. So I cut it into four equal pieces. I added more tone on tone white to the bottom of the embroidery to match that measurement. Then, the sides were sewn to the middle and this became the front of the bag. The width is 22 inches, limited by the size of the zipper ...

The second annual Jolly Bar Day is nearly here, and if you ask us, the best way to celebrate is by sewing up something sweet with our favorite precut—the Jolly Bar! For this year’s celebrations, we have a brand new Shortcut Quilt pattern that will have your hearts all a-flutter. Keep reading to learn about the FREE Jolly Bar Hearts Shortcut Quilt Pattern, watch the Jolly Bar Hearts Block Pattern video tutorial, and pick up everything you need to sew along live with Kimberly this Saturday over on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel.

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Download this Free Panel Quilt Pattern with Flying Geese. We always need ideas for quick projects, and this one is super fast!

Ladies Love Flowers – click here to download the pattern

I designed Ladies Love Flowers for the Love Bugs collection by Janet Nesbitt for Henry Glass Fabrics. It measures 53″ x 53,” and the blocks finish at 6″. The ladybug blocks on the corners are fused and machine appliqué. The fabric pieces are easy to manage, so you will whip them up quickly.

As always, I worked with The Electric Quilt Company’s EQ8 software to create this project ...

The Half Yard Drawstring Bag Tutorial that we released in 2024 was such a hit that it deserved its very own encore! Join Kimberly for another FREE video tutorial on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel and make your own perfectly pieced, totally tidy, and endlessly customizable Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag.

Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag Supplies List

The Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag is the perfect way to use your favorite 6″ Foundation Paper Pads from It’s Sew Emma in a pretty and practical 1-hour project. We made our Embellished Half Yard Drawstring Bag with fabric from ...

Download this free pattern for a book panel quilt for children. It is a cool way to use the panel if you do not want to make a book.

Noah and Friends Book Quilt – click here to download the pattern.

I designed this quilt for the Noah and Friends collection by Lindsey Sagar for Blank Quilting. It measures 44″ x 53″ and the blocks finish at 8″.

The fun thing about making a quilt using a book panel is that it will surely be enjoyed a lot longer than just the book. As children outgrow the story, they will probably ...

Let’s take a moment to savor the calming call of spring hues and fancy florals with the newest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series—the Fat Quarter Blooms Quilt! You can start sewing Shortcut Quilts right away, and this one is extra handy for anyone who has a stash of Fat Quarters that you’ve been waiting to use. Our Shortcut Quilt patterns are always free, and they come with a Fat Quarter Shop YouTube video tutorial.

The Fat Quarter Blooms Quilt Pattern

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It’s time to stitch and sew up a little extra love this season with the Cherry Love Quilt and Stitch Along! Join us for three weeks of cherry-sweet stitchy and quilty fun, starting today, January 19th! This year, we’re trying something new and offering both a free and paid version of our Valentine’s quilt and cross stitch patterns, making it easier than ever to pick the project that steals your heart! Keep reading for all the juicy details and get ready to fall in love with these quick, sweet, and heart-filled projects.

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Download this free quilt pattern with pinwheels, gather your fabrics, and make this easy quilt very quickly.

Spring Twirl – click here to download the pattern

We are having warm weather here in Georgia, and I forgot for a moment that it is still Winter. Before we know it, Spring will be here! Get ready for its beauty by sewing the Spring Twirl, a quilt I designed for Blank Quilting’s Nature’s Symphony collection. The quilt measures 61½” x 75″ (1.60m x 1.90m) and the blocks finish at 12″. The fabrics are already available in quilt stores. Yeah ...

Celebrate the season of love early with the Cherry Love Quilt and Stitch Along! Join us for three weeks of cherry-sweet quilty fun, starting January 19th. This year, we’re trying something new and offering both a free and paid version of our Valentine’s quilt and cross stitch patterns so that you can pick the project that you love best! Keep reading for all the details and get ready to fall in love with these quick, sweet, and heart-filled projects.

Cherry Love Free and Paid Quilt Patterns

Add a cherry-cute touch to your Valentine’s Day makes this year ...