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Today, we’re showing some love to one of our favorite specialty rulers: the Creative Grids Starburst Ruler! If this ruler already has a home on your ruler rack, or you just need a little extra persuading to add it to your collection, these five projects will convince you to pick yours up and start sewing!

The Backgammon Quilt

Don’t let the plethora of points give you pre-game jitters! The Backgammon Quilt is perfect for intermediate quilters or confident beginners who are looking to sharpen up their quilting skills. Coming in at 62.5″ x 64.5″ and needing ...

Fat quarters are the perfect precut for a quick quilt project! Whether you’re looking for a last-minute gift or you have a quick quilting retreat ahead, these three fast and FREE fat quarter quilts should be at the top of your list for your next weekend make.

The Jiffy Quilt

The Jiffy Quilt is so fast and easy that you don’t even need a pattern! To make this 42″ x 51″ quilt, all you need are nine fat quarters, a solid charm pack, a binding fabric, and a backing. Once you’ve made your first block, it’s ...

Stitch along with us as we revisit five of our favorite cross stitch finishing tutorials, all in one bingeable compilation video! So, grab a project and your favorite thing to fill your Limited Edition Fat Quarter Shop 40oz Quilty Mug with, and join us for nearly two hours of stitchy fun. Keep reading to find links to all of the original video tutorials and supply lists for each finishing.

Top 5 Cross Stitch Finishing Tutorials

Love Forever Simply Stamps

• Love Forever Simply Stamps Cross Stitch Pattern Downloadable PDF
• Love Forever Simply Stamps DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Priscilla ...

As you have probably seen on our social media, I’ve been working on a new version of the All American Quilt by It’s Sew Emma in Lori Holt’s most recent fabric collection, Americana. As promised, I’m back with all the details you need to make one just like mine!

You’re Invited

This year, Lori Holt has an all-new patriotic collection called Americana that I just couldn’t wait to start sewing with! The first project on my list was a re-color of the All American Quilt in Americana, which adds a bit more color and ...

Spin into the bright and cheerful days of summer with the Strippy Spools Quilt Along! For 8 weeks, we will be sewing up beautiful bobbins and stunning spools in Camille Roskelley’s Summertime collection. Thread enthusiasts, this quilt along is for you! 

Our bobbins are full, our spools are threaded, and we are ready to wind our way through this Jelly Roll-friendly quilt along! The Strippy Spools Quilt Pattern comes in two sizes, and for this project, we will be making the lap size, which measures 53.3″ x 66.5″ finished. All the supplies are listed on the ...

Sewing baby quilts is the coziest way to shower a little one and their family with love! Whether you’re a novice who loves our easy baby quilt patterns or an experienced quilter looking for something more challenging, the Little P patterns from It’s Sew Emma have something that both you and your little giftee will treasure! Plus, all Little P patterns only require a handful of Fat Quarters to make getting started super easy.

On The Boardwalk – Little P Pattern

On the Boardwalk by It’s Sew Emma is a quick and easy Fat Quarter-friendly pattern. It ...

The Stars & Gingham Tablerunner may look like it’s no picnic to piece, but join Kimberly for a free video tutorial where she breaks it down into simple bite-sized pieces! Plus, with the help of 1.5″ Half Square Triangle Paper and a strippy shortcut for the gingham, your blocks will be point-perfect. Get ready for your guests to be starstruck at your next backyard bash with this FREE Stars & Gingham Tablerunner pattern!

About the Stars & Gingham Quilt

This pattern finishes at 18.5″ x 54.5″, perfect for adding a twinkle of color to any tablescape. With the help ...

Stepping outside of my comfort zone is always a fun challenge, and this one resulted in the cutest pop up container to put my scraps in! After having admired this project for years, I’m so glad to have made it, and I think you will love following along with this new video tutorial.

Supplies List

The Fat Quarter Pop Up is sew easy to store and take on the go with the help of the specially formed wire sprigs that pop back into shape every time. When you buy the pattern, it comes with the spring, the elastic, and ...

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 ...

Calling all stitchers with a love of flowers and vintage— we have a new Cross Stitch Club for 2025 that’s just for you! The Seed Packet Cross Stitch Series is designed by It’s Sew Emma and features charming hand-painted illustrations to remind you of vintage seed packets. Join us each month of 2025, starting with Daisies in January. We can’t wait to create a beautiful cross stitch garden with you all!

Club Details

What’s Included

In your box each month, you will receive the chart for that month’s vintage seed packet design, along with 7 ...

“Begin each day with a grateful heart.” The advice printed on the selvage of Pat Sloan’s latest collection, Gratitude and Grace, is a beautiful reminder befitting the cheerful colors and prints. In celebration of the Gratitude and Grace fabric tour, we have a quilt to share and a special giveaway, too! Read on to find out more.

My name is Kate, and I’m part of the marketing team at Fat Quarter Shop. I’m excited to show you the Sunbeams Quilt that I made with this cute collection by Pat Sloan for Benartex fabrics.

The Sunbeams Quilt

I ...

The wait is over! Lori Holt’s Prairie Home Quilt Book is available now, and we couldn’t be more excited! Lori Holt has stuffed this book to the brim with 30 quilts, 8 tabletoppers, and 3 runners that will keep you cozy during every season. Keep reading for all the info about this inspiring new book and to get a sneak peek!

Lori Holt’s Prairie Home book is a fresh take on quilts from the bygone era of covered wagons, hand piecing, and quilting bees. The quilts in the book are organized by season, from Spring to Winter ...

Reservations are now available for Lori Holt’s Prairie Home Quilt Book! Lori Holt has stuffed this book to the brim with 30 quilts, 8 tabletoppers, and 3 runners. Keep reading for all the info about this inspiring new book and to get a sneak peek!

Lori Holt’s Prairie Home book is a fresh take on quilts from the bygone era of covered wagons, hand piecing, and quilting bees. In the introduction to Prairie Home, she notes just how closely tied prairie life was to the seasons. Each season holds its own beauty and opportunities, and these quilts celebrate ...

Remember the thrills of Halloweens past? Susan Ache’s new Halloween Memories Book is almost here! It features eight quilt patterns and nine cross stitch designs that capture the spooky fun of Halloween. Perfect for bringing a touch of enchantment to your seasonal decor, these projects are sure to delight. Read on to discover more about this exciting new release and what we have planned with the whimsical patterns waiting inside.

The Halloween Memories Book showcases Susan Ache’s love for the season with patterns that capture its magic. The eight quilt designs are full of Halloween spirit, using rich ...

We are thrilled to share the beautiful quilt photos from the upcoming book from Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, the mother-daughter duo behind A Quilting Life Podcast. Their new book, Family Favorites, is a delightful collection of their most beloved quilt blocks, perfect for every quilter’s library.

Sherri and Chelsi have poured their hearts into this book, featuring quilt blocks in four sizes: 12″, 16″, 18″, and 24″. Each size is showcased in a stunning sampler quilt, allowing you to create beautiful quilts that highlight the unique beauty of each block size.

Additionally, the book includes three charming pillow ...

I couldn’t be more excited to start the sew along for Joanna Figueroa’s Strawberry Garden book! Now that the book has arrived at Fat Quarter Shop, it’s time to dive into the quilty goodness inside. If you’re joining me in sewing along with Joanna for the Vintage Bowtie Quilt from the Strawberry Garden book, it’s time to begin.

The six-week sew along starts today! Joanna has invited some special friends to join us each week, and they’ll have some fun giveaways, too! Follow Joanna on her Instagram, Facebook Group, and be sure to ...

Create a kaleidoscope of colors with the Full Color Quilt! The Full Color Quilt is vibrant and playful. Join us for a free video tutorial, where Kimberly demonstrates how to use the 12″ Economy Plus Foundation Paper to craft colorful blocks.

About the Full Color Quilt

This quilt pattern finishes at 60.5″ x 72.5″, perfect for adding a splash of color to any space. It’s both approachable and enjoyable like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, so it’s perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike. You can recreate our design with ease ...

Get ready to be enchanted as we delve into the realm of Halloween Memories by Susan Ache! This enchanting book celebrates the spirit of Halloween and Fall with eight quilts and nine cross stitch designs. Embracing the iconic colors of Halloween, these quilts evoke the magic of the season.

Just like her Summer Memories Book shows her love for the season, Halloween Memories showcases Susan’s deep affection for her family’s favorite holiday. With eight classic quilts and and nine playful cross stitch designs, she invites quilters and stitchers to explore the spirit of Halloween.

Like the flickering flame ...

We couldn’t be more excited to see Joanna Figueroa’s latest book, Strawberry Garden, arrive at Fat Quarter Shop! The book holds so much quilty goodness inside, with twenty-one different blocks, a gorgeous cover quilt, four bonus quilts, one tablerunner, one tabletopper and three pillows!

To celebrate the release of her book, we’re joining Joanna for the Vintage Bowtie Sew Along!

The sew along starts on Tuesday, May 14 and will last for six weeks. Joanna has invited some special friends to join us each week, and they’ll have some fun giveaways, too!  Follow Joanna on her ...

Let’s get right to the point! We love quilts that are set on point, but we know it can be a little tricky to make them. Today, we’re sharing the Cheater On-Point Block method. It’s a simple way to give the appearance of an on-point setting with straight-set blocks. Keep reading for a free video tutorial and all the details!

Cheater On-Point Block Tutorial

Today Kimberly is bringing back the Rolling Stone Classic & Vintage Quilt Block! She’s using it in this video tutorial as she demonstrates how to make an on-point quilt with our FREE Cheater ...