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Lori Holt is back with a new stitch club, and we are sew excited to stitch along with all of you! The Quilting Bee Cross Stitch Club is inspired by Lori’s Mercantile Quilt Seeds, showcasing vintage sewing motifs, from essential tools like needles and thread to irons and starch. Join us for a year of stitchy fun from February 2026 to December 2026, and keep reading for all the details you need to know before we kick things off!

The Quilting Bee Cross Stitch Club Supplies

This beautifully designed set is illustrated in Lori’s signature colors and adorned ...

Today, we’re turning the 9″ Jelly Braid Paper into a beautiful quilt and tablerunner that work up in a flash with the FREE Braided Blues Quilt and Tablerunner Pattern! Join us for a free video tutorial, where Kimberly makes the tablerunner version and offers some handy tips for sewing on long borders that square up perfectly.

About the Braided Blues Quilt and Tablerunner Pattern

The Braided Blues Quilt finishes at 41.5″ x 56.5″, and the Tablerunner finishes at 13.5″ x 52.5″. Whichever project you pick, all you need to get started is a roll of ...

The Fat Quarter Stocking you love is getting a merry makeover with the help of It’s Sew Emma Foundation Papers! These stockings are a quick holiday project that sew up in no time and are endlessly customizable. Join us for a free video tutorial where Kimberly makes one of these stunning stockings using the Log Cabin Foundation Paper for a flair of fun.

About the Fat Quarter Stocking Flair

The Fat Quarter Stockings finish at 9.5″ x 18″ and use the Fat Quarter Shop exclusive template set for fuss-free stockings every time. Y’all loved these templates so ...

Add a beautifully braided quilted tote to your collection with the Jelly Roll Braid Tote Pattern! The Jelly Roll Braid Tote is a quick project that will get your creative ball rolling. Join us for a free video tutorial, where Kimberly demonstrates how to use the 9″ Jelly Braid Paper and some clever construction to make this beautiful bag.

About the Jelly Roll Braid Tote Bag

The Jelly Roll Braid Tote Bag finishes at 5″ x 11″ x 12″, great for storing your stitchy and quilty projects while you’re on the go! Perfect for confident beginners, this project gives ...

Get a taste for the versatility of Fat Quarters during the Fat Quarters by the Dozen Quilt Along. Join us for this sampler-style quilt along starting in January 2026, as we sew our way through the Fat Quarters by the Dozen book. So, grab a copy of the book if you haven’t already, and keep reading for all the details about the quilt along!

To join the Fat Quarters by the Dozen Quilt Along, all you need to do is gather your supplies and grab a copy of the book so you’re ready to start sewing on January ...

We’ve had so many exciting notions launch these last few months, who could keep track? Well, now you don’t have to! In today’s blog, we’re rounding up all the newest notions from Fat Quarter Shop, It’s Sew Emma, and Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co. Keep reading to find your new favorite notion and treat your sewing space to the upgrade it deserves!

AlphaClippies Specialty Marking Clips by It’s Sew Emma

Keep your quilting projects as neat as a button with the new AlphaClippies by It’s Sew Emma! This sturdy and ...

Discover the versatility of fat quarters in our new Fat Quarters by the Dozen quilt book! Featuring twelve quilts, each made with twelve fat quarters, a background, and some binding, this book is perfect for quilters who love shopping their stash. When you order your copy at Fat Quarter Shop, your book comes with an exclusive FREE Gardenia Sticker Set!

From traditional to more modern, the Fat Quarters by the Dozen book has something for everyone. Whether you’re a member of a Fat Quarter Club looking for patterns to make with your subscription or you just love a fun ...

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 ...