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It’s time to take a spin with your next quilt pattern! Our newest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series, Layer Cake Carousel, is here! You can start sewing Shortcut Quilts right away thanks to their easy designs using precuts! Our Shortcut Quilt patterns are always free and they come with a Fat Quarter Shop YouTube video tutorial.

The Layer Cake Carousel Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE LAYER CAKE CAROUSEL QUILT PATTERN

Layer Cake Carousel is a beginner-friendly quilt designed in Lap size that’s perfect for a baby quilt (plus, we inclu ...

Potager Lookbook is here! Brimming with quilting and sewing inspiration!

Spring blooms in fabric and projects with our must-see Potager Lookbook also known as our fabric project catalog featuring stunning Potager fabrics designed by the talented Sharon Holland, packed with inspiring ideas and projects.

Flip through the lookbook with me and get inspired to create with our fabrics!

Unleash your creativity with our FREE 'Home Grown' quilt pattern and discover DIY project inspiration & ideas from home décor to charming accessories, and stylish apparel—all showcasing the beauty of our premium quilting cotton and versatile substrates. 

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Get ready for time in the wilderness with this free star quilt pattern! Make it for your home or your animal-lover friends.

Magic Under the Stars

Are you ready for a new, easy project? Then, download Magic Under the Stars – a free pattern I designed for Studioe Fabrics’ Woodland Magic collection by Ashley Satanosky. Owls, deer, foxes, bears, and rabbits bring their magic from the woodlands into our homes in this quilt where stars light up the sky, under which all is quiet and asleep!

The quilt measures 51″ x 51, and the blocks finish at 8″. Only the ...

 My newest FREE pattern is the Burrito PillowCase PDF pattern. This one is just plain free, as in the price $0.00 - no coupon code required.

I also filmed myself making one. You don't need a copy of the pattern as I give you all of the information you need in the video, but if you are someone who likes to have a printed pattern you can get a copy for free. The fabric requirements also listed in the video description on YouTube. 

Ready to say 'oui' to gorgeous fabrics & projects? Our beloved Lookbook is HERE! This fabric project catalog showcases our collections and is packed with projects and ideas featuring Mademoiselle by Patty Basemi. Get inspired and see what you can create with our fabrics!

Come join me and flip through our lookbook book to get inspired!

Discover our FREE quilt pattern 'Bonjour Paris' and tons of project inspiration for your home decor, including charming accessories, chic apparel, and accessories each project showcases the beauty of our premium quilting cotton and available substrates.

*Featuring our Free Quilt Pattern: Bonjour Paris in Mademoiselle ...

Download this easy, free pattern for a panel quilt, and get ready to WOW your friends with this lattice design! My motto has been “Glow with the Flow.” Now I can glow while wrapped in this quilt!

Mystic

I designed Mystic, a 48″ x 68″ throw for the Jardin de Lune Glow, a glow-in-the-dark collection by Blank Quilting. The luminescent mushrooms, flowers, hummingbirds, moths, and butterflies transported me on a night journey through a magical garden, inspiring me as I translated the beautiful fabrics into a design that added ‘beams of moonlight’ (the light borders) while showcasing each print.

Choosing ...

 I'm offering another free digital download pattern.

What I love about this pattern is that the top is made with only a jelly roll. You need 1/2 yard for binding and 3 yards for backing.

The pattern is available for free until March 13, 2025 at 6pm Mountain Time. To snag a copy for yourself click the following link: 

Chinese Finger Puzzle PDF Pattern 

You'll need to use the code FreePatternFingerPuzzle2025 to get the pattern for free. 

If you are reading this after March 13th at 6pm, you can still get a copy of the pattern for ...

 I finished up my personal sewing project for the month!

This is what I chose for the lining.

I filmed the process of actually sewing the bag and currently am offering the pattern I wrote for this bag for FREE. Click the link below and use the code FreePatternValentine2025 to get a copy for free through Thursday February 13, 2025 at 6pm Mountain Time USA.

Basic Zipper Bag PDF Pattern

To view the video you can watch it embedded right here or click the link below the video to go to it directly on my shop YouTube Channel. If you ...

Happy February! I hope it's warmer where you are. It's cold here and I'm getting tired of it. I have spring fever and it's too soon, the gardening catalogs arriving in the mail isn't helping me any. At least it's good stitching weather. In case you are just starting the BOM, the fabric requirements are below. Everything is based on a 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" square and this month's pattern can be found on my website for free this month. 

2 yards contrasting color

2 1/2 yards cream background ...

Happy February! I hope it's warmer where you are. It's cold here and I'm getting tired of it. I have spring fever and it's too soon, the gardening catalogs arriving in the mail isn't helping me any. At least it's good stitching weather. In case you are just starting the BOM, the fabric requirements are below. Everything is based on a 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" square and this month's pattern can be found on my website for free this month. 

2 yards contrasting color

2 1/2 yards cream background ...

 I have a new pattern with companion step by step video tutorial. I'm offering the pattern for FREE for a short time. Use the code FreePatternJAN2025 to get the pattern for free through Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6pm USA Mountain Time. If you are finding this after the free time period, all the links below should still work and the pattern is still available, it's just not free.

If you'd like to snag yourself a copy of the pattern then click this link: Square in a Square Pillow Pattern. The pattern is sold as a digital ...

Another free quilt pattern, another gem to add to your collection! The Diamond Daze quilt is the perfect project for beginner quilters who want to grow their skills and move to intermediate quilting. With this free pattern and all of the amazing tips and tricks from Kimberly in this video, you will be in a diamond daze in no time!

Supplies List

The Diamond Daze pattern is a half-yard-friendly quilt that finishes at 42.5″ x 60.5″, and you can get started with just a few basic quilting notions, a lot of pins, and a touch of patience. We ...

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 ...

Every year, I get tons of questions about what you can make with scraps from your stash. The FREE Star Climber Scrap Quilt is a dazzling way to use those leftovers from your quilt projects! Keep reading to learn all about this quilt and my plans for sewing it in 2025.

This year marks the sixth year of scrap quilt challenges! I love seeing you join in on the scrappy fun each year, and your Enchanted Stars Quilts from this year have been so inspiring to look through. If you haven’t shared yours yet, be sure to use the ...

Let’s sort out this fast, fun, and colorful quilt! The newest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series is Jolly Bar Jumble, and we can’t wait for you to give it a try! With just one Jolly Bar, some background fabric, and a free afternoon, you’ll have a fun new quilt. As a reminder, our Shortcut Quilt Patterns are always free, and they come with a video tutorial that you can find on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel.

The Jolly Bar Jumble Quilt Pattern

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It’s time to add some zen to your quilting! Y’all have been asking for more bargello patterns, and today’s free pattern is the Beachy Bargello Quilt! This relaxing bargello quilt is one that you can finish in one day, and it even comes with a video tutorial from Kimberly on our Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel.

The Beachy Bargello Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE BEACHY BARGELLO QUILT PATTERN

The Beachy Bargello Quilt is super beginner-friendly, and with the power of creative color placement, this quick quilt will make a lasting impact ...

Get ready to flip head over heels for this next addition to our Shortcut Quilt Series — Charm Pack Cartwheel! This precut-friendly quilt is ideal for a quick baby gift or even a seasonal wall hanging and only uses two Charm Packs. As always, Kimberly has created a video tutorial on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube to pair with this free pattern, and in this one, she teaches you how to get everything point-perfect with her Poke-a-Pin method.

The Charm Pack Cartwheel Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHARM PACK CARTWHEEL QUILT PATTERN

Charm Pack ...