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We’re ready to start sewing our 11th Annual Charity Quilt, Moonbeams! We’re ready for our second pattern and it’s a star! We can’t wait to start sewing with you. Be sure to read on for our first Moonbeams Charity Cross Stitch release.

DOWNLOAD THE OHIO STAR BLOCKS PATTERN

It’s our second pattern release, the Ohio Star Blocks! You’ll need to make four of these for the quilt. We’re sewing with the Strawberry Lemonade collection designed by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. To make one just like ours, pick up the Moonbeams Quilt Kit ...

To celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day this year, we’ve collected some of our favorite free quilt patterns. They all have free video tutorials and most start with precuts. They’re all PDF downloadable patterns, so you can download them and get sewing!

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just beginning to thread your needle for the first time, these patterns range in difficulty, so there’s something for every quilter.

1. Jelly Roll Sizzle

This easy baby quilt is sure to make the top of your list for baby showers and nursery gifts! Jelly Roll Sizzle is a simple ...

We’re ready to start sewing our 11th Annual Charity Quilt, Moonbeams! Let’s get started on the first pattern and release the Doves! We can’t wait to start sewing with you. Be sure to read on for our first Moonbeams Charity Cross Stitch release.

DOWNLOAD THE DOVE BLOCKS PATTERN

The first pattern release is the Dove Blocks and they’re ready to fly! You’ll need to make two of these for the quilt. We’re sewing with the Strawberry Lemonade collection designed by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. If you’re sewing with something different, download the ...

We’re almost ready to start our 11th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Moonbeams! Our 2024 quilt for Make-A-Wish is a dream come true with its enchanting nightscape featuring nocturnal birds and blooms. It’s nearly time to start, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready!

To make a quilt just like this one, pick up the Moonbeams Quilt Kit and Moonbeams Pieced Backing Set, available only at Fat Quarter Shop. The Moonbeams quilt is 68.5″ x 80.5″ and is best for intermediate to experienced quilters. The kit comes with all the block and finishing patterns in ...

Let’s shake things up! Our newest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series, Layer Cake Shake, 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 Shake Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE LAYER CAKE SHAKE QUILT PATTERN

Layer Cake Shake is a colorful quilt perfect for a beginner to sew. It is designed in two sizes, lap and queen. With a Layer Cake or two ...

The highly anticipated KONA Color of the Year for 2024 has arrived, and we’re thrilled to embark on a quilting adventure with it! Julep, a breathtaking green, can elevate any quilt project to refreshing heights. Armed with this newfound favorite Kona Cotton Solid, we’re looking forward to the new year.

Who can resist adding another versatile gem to their fabric collection? Robert Kaufman creates a standout shade for their KONA Cottons lineup every year, dubbing it the Color of the Year. They then craft free patterns and projects that showcase it and symbolize that particular year. Last year ...

Our 2024 quilt for Make-A-Wish is a dream come true! The Moonbeams quilt designed by Fat Quarter Shop explores an enchanting nightscape featuring nocturnal birds and blooms. We invite you to sew along with us from March to September, and can’t wait to start this quilt along with you next year!

Our Moonbeams Quilt and Cross Stitch Pattern benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South Texas. As we fly closer to our 11th Annual Charity Quilt Along, we continue to be amazed by the generosity of this sewing community and inspired by the stories of the children who have been granted life-changing ...

We are so excited to light up the next year and start sewing the Shine On Sampler Quilt with you! The Shine Bright Quilt and Stitch Along runs from November 2023 to October 2024. Are you ready to start stitching November 1?

The Shine Bright Sampler Quilt, measuring 68.5″ x 80.5″ is sure to make your favorite fabrics shine even brighter with it’s beautiful blocks. Gather the necessary supplies, including the Shine Bright Sampler Quilt Kit and Backing Set, on the Shine Bright Quilt and Stitch Along Supplies Page!

The Shine Bright Sew Along Schedule

The sew ...

As we find ourselves in the coziest crafting time of the year, we’ve gathered our top seven Fall quilt patterns for you to sew this year. From symbols of the season to classic designs reimagined, there’s sure to be a quilt to catch your eye!

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just beginning to thread your needle for the first time, these patterns range in difficulty, so there’s something for every quilter.

1. Pumpkin Patched Quilt from Scrappiness is Happiness by Lori Holt

Dive into the world of creative quilting with Lori Holt’s Scrappiness is ...

For a handful of years, the fantastic organization Quilts of Valor has captured our hearts and inspired us to support this worthy cause. A Quilt of Valor (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt awarded to a Service Member or Veteran who has been touched by war. We donate to the Quilts of Valor Foundation each year, and we designed a free quilt pattern that meets the QOV standards called William’s Honor in remembrance of Kimberly’s father, who served in the National Guard.

When one of our longtime staff members said she would like to sew and award a ...

Give me five! 5″ squares of fabric, that is. I have collected some of my favorite charm pack-friendly quilt patterns to share with you today. Are you ready to see my top ten charm pack quilt patterns?

Charm Packs are 5″ squares that are small and affordable but can make amazing quilts. I’ve chosen 10 patterns from different designers that show a variety of styles for this awesome fabric precut. All these quilts listed below are available in paper and PDF versions, and if you’d like to see the full video of my picks, read on.

1. Knot ...

We’re so excited to share all the details on the Seasonal Stitchy Stars Patterns for both quilting and cross stitch. Be sure to read all the way to the end for some exciting NEW quilt along information!

Get ready to dive into a world of starlight with the Stitchy Stars Patterns! Designed by Lori Holt, this cross stitch pattern was originally designed in summer colors, the pattern now includes three additional color stories, but that’s not all! If you’re captivated by the Stitchy Stars Cross Stitch Pattern, you’ll be thrilled to discover the Seasonal Stitchy Stars ...

Greetings, friends! This year’s Bountiful Charity Quilt Along is almost finished – what an accomplishment! We’re ready to wrap things up with the backing pattern, and look forward to seeing all your completed quilts soon. Be sure to read to the end of the post for our sixth Bountiful Charity Cross Stitch release and information about this year’s charity quilt raffle!

DOWNLOAD THE BACKING PATTERN

The sixth and final pattern release is the Bountiful Backing Pattern! We’re sewing with the Sunwashed collection by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re joining us late or sewing on ...

Welcome back to our 10th Annual Charity Quilt, Bountiful! We’re on to the finishing pattern, and we can’t wait to see your quilt tops. We are so excited that we’ve all made it this far. Are you ready to put your quilt together? Be sure to read to the end of the post for our fifth Bountiful Charity Cross Stitch release.

DOWNLOAD THE FINISHING PATTERN

The fifth pattern release is the Bountiful Finishing Pattern! We’re sewing with the Sunwashed collection by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re joining us late or sewing on your ...

Are you ready for the holly, jolliest sewing season of all? The Jolly Holiday Quilt is brimming with Christmas spirit, and we’re excited to start this quilt along with you! This beautiful pattern by Lella Boutique is perfect for Christmastime, and it’s almost time to start sewing! Find all the details about this quilt, your supplies, and the schedule below.

The Jolly Holiday Quilt finishes at 77″ square and features festive fabrics from Christmas Eve by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. If you haven’t picked up the Jolly Holiday Quilt Kit or pattern yet, there’s still ...

It’s time for the fourth release in our 10th Annual Charity Quilt, Bountiful! We can’t wait to see your Butterflies & Posy blocks! Be sure to read to the end of the post for our fourth Bountiful Charity Cross Stitch release.

DOWNLOAD THE BUTTERFLIES & POSY BLOCK PATTERN

The fourth pattern release, the Butterflies & Posy blocks, are flying to you today! You’ll need to make two of these for the quilt. We’re sewing with the Sunwashed collection by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics. If you’re sewing with something different, download the fabric requirements to make this year ...