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In last year’s Scrappy Witch’s Hat Tutorial blog, one of the hats featured some spiderweb quilting, and we got quite a few requests for a tutorial. So, for all our last-minute quilters and costume makers, here is a quick photo tutorial of our process. Now you can add a creepy crawly touch to anything you’re making this Halloween!

Supplies Needed

Contrasting thread is the star of the show in this project! Typically, quilting is meant to blend in, but this captivating design deserves all the attention it can get.

• 50wt Thread
  • Stock your thread stash with Halloween-themed ...

It’s time to weave another color story with today’s beginner-friendly quilt! With clear cutting guides and a step-by-step video tutorial from Kimberly, you’ll be mastering the art of quilting with strip sets, precision pressing for neat corners, and row assembly in no time. Keep reading to learn all about the Fat Quarter Color Weave Quilt and to find out how you can make one just like ours!

The Fat Quarter Color Weave Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FAT QUARTER COLOR WEAVE QUILT PATTERN

Fat Quarter Color Weave is a beginner-friendly ...

Today’s free pattern is a small project with big appeal. This little one-handed hot pad is specifically designed to take hot things out of a microwave, with pockets on the top for your fingers and thumb to grip the edge of a hot plate or bowl, or a handle. Of course, they also work for taking pans out of the oven. Chickens seem to be a popular theme for kitchens, and my own kitchen is chicken themed too. So, lets make some Micro-Mitts today.

Begin by layering a cute print, batting and a neutral backing together and quilt the ...

The Vice-Versa Tabletopper Sew Along is a shining new project from Lori Holt’s Vice-Versa Quilt Pattern that will add a twinkle to your eye and a scrappy shimmer to your home. If making more time to quilt is one of your New Year’s goals, this sew along will be perfect! Beginning Monday, January 5, join us for four weeks of quilty fun that gets you into a sewing routine, makes the most of your scraps, and leaves you with a completed project by the end of the month. Start your year with a stunning success, and keep reading ...

Get ready to fall head over heels for the recolor of the Clover Quilt Pattern by Cluck Cluck Sew in the Pick Me collection by Me & My Sister Designs for Moda Fabrics in the brand new Head Over Heels Quilt Kit! Keep reading to explore this bold recolor and watch a video tutorial that teaches you how to make these blocks, no luck required.

Head Over Heels Quilt Kit

The Head Over Heels Quilt Kit includes one Layer Cake, background fabric, and binding fabric from the Pick Me collection by Me & My Sister Designs for Moda Fabrics to make the ...

Fall may be a busy season, but I was able to carve out plenty of time to get stitchy. I’m thrilled to share all of my newest makes with you in this Fall cross stitch recap!

Below are all of my Fall cross stitch projects I’ve been working on. Between the patriotic Flea Market Flowers recolor, Stitching with the Housewives Good Old Days, and even more, I’ve been stitching up a storm!

• Flea Market Flowers by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet
• Lori Holt Patriotic Flea Market Flowers DMC Thread Pack
  • Changed DMC 08 to DMC ...

Leaves are falling, temperatures are cooling, and cozy projects are at the top of our to-do lists. Today, we’re bringing you this one-stop shop for spooky, sweet, and sensational projects for Halloween! Whether you’re a quilter, a stitcher, or both, we have a whole pack of howling-good ideas that we think you’ll love.

Free Halloween Quilt Patterns

Huggable quilts with hauntingly cute charm are the first pieces of Halloween decor we put on display each year. These three patterns from past Halloween Mystery Quilt Alongs look great as wall hangings, tabletoppers, and draped on the back ...

Month five of the Fat Quarter Shop Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along brings a pop of deep blues and rich reds as we sew up the Paperwhites and Star Jasmine Blocks! Keep reading to get all the colorful details for this month’s blocks and to download the Fat Quarter Shop’s Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along Month 5 Color Guide.

Cutting Guides and Supplies

As you add a sprinkle of stars and stripes to your Flower Farm Sampler during the Americana Flower Farm Quilt Along, you will ...

In September, we made two new blocks for our Prairie Home Sampler Quilt, and October brings a sweet floral block to the sampling table! In October, we’re making just one block, the Prairie Lillies block. Keep reading to get all the quilty details for this month’s block and to download the Month 7 Prairie Home Sampler Quilt FREE PDF Cutting Guide.

Cutting Guides and Supplies

The cutting guides for the blocks in the Prairie Home Quilt Book differ a little bit from what you will need for the Prairie ...

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 ...

Hello again, Jolly Jabber Readers, it’s Kailee! The quilt is finished, the binding is on, and now it’s time to fill you in on the final leg of this journey.

Today, I’m taking you through the process of deciding on the final layout of the blocks, piecing the top, picking the pantograph, adding the binding, and making the quilt label. Then, I have a handful of quilty confessions that I think (and hope) y’all will relate to! Now, let’s jump into today’s blog.

Piecing the Quilt Top

The instructions in the Triangles on a ...

Each month, we put together a fresh lineup of monthly specials just for you, and they’re sew worth checking out. If you haven’t had a chance to explore them yet, now’s the perfect time to check them out! Just make sure you take advantage before Friday, October 31st, at midnight CST, when they roll over to a new round of deals!

Eyelet by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics

The Eyelet Collection by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics has all the versatility of a solid with the charm of a subtle eyelet print. With a wide ...

Join us as we celebrate our quilting community with 25 weeks of free block patterns from 25 talented designers, all in one great quilt along—Sewcialites 3! For the third installment of our Sewcialites Quilt Along, simplicity has never been sweeter. Quilters of all levels are invited to quilt along, so grab your supplies, invite your friends, and join in on the fun!

How does Sewcialites work?

Every Friday, we’ll release a new FREE block pattern from one of our 25 oh-sew-talented designers, and Kimberly will sew that week’s block live on the Fat Quarter Shop ...

The International Quilt Market was a weekend of friends, fabric, and fun, and today we’re wrapping up all the quilty goodness with Dusty, the Stardust charity bear as our guide! I hope you had fun following along in our stories and posts, whether this was your first time experiencing Quilt Market or you’ve been tagging along for years. Keep reading to see some of the beautiful fabrics, quilts, and notions!

Time for Sample Spree!

We were lucky to attend Sample Spree again, and what an experience it was! Moda Fabrics was the main highlight at Sample Spree, with ...

Every October, we’re sew excited to join in on the #SewPINK Blog Hop hosted by the ByAnnie team, and whether you are a new visitor or a long time reader, we’re glad to have you here for today’s blog! This year, we have two exclusive notion sets, a new cross stitch pattern, and a FREE foundation paper piecing (FPP) block pattern and tutorial to help spread awareness and raise money for the amazing work that the Breast Cancer Research Foundation does year-round. Keep reading to see all of these goodies and to learn how you can join ...

We have a patchwork of pretty prairie surprises in store for you in the October Sew Sampler box! What do you think is hiding behind the seams?

Don’t miss out on this box! If you aren’t yet subscribed and want to join, do so very SOON, so you don’t miss this month’s cut off date for sign ups!

2025 Flowering Sew Sampler Quilt Along!

This year’s Sew Sampler Box Sew Along, Flowering, is in full bloom! This sweet, flora-filled quilt measures 64.5″ x 84.5″ finished, and Block #6 ...

The 2025 Spooky Box from Fat Quarter Shop was filled to the brim with so many scintillating notions and fabrics, it’s almost scary! This limited edition box included Halloween-themed fabrics, notions, and a Fat Quarter Shop quilt pattern, including loads of exclusive items that you can only find at Fat Quarter Shop. See all the goodies below, and shop your favorites while supplies last!

Pumpkin Sitting Hey Pumpkin Fat Quarter Bundle by My Mind’s Eye for Riley Blake Designs

Trick or treat! Sink your teeth into this frightfully fun fat quarter bundle! Hey Pumpkin by My Mind’s ...

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 love getting to chat, sew, and stitch with you in our livestreams, and we don’t want you to miss a thing! From seeing new fabric coming in Spring 2026 to catching you up on all of our stitchy progress, we have some great Livestreams planned for October. This month is shaping up to be frightfully fun!

Each month on the Jolly Jabber Blog, we post our Livestream calendar, and each week, we post reminders on our social media pages for that week’s stream. If you’re not already following us on Instagram, you can follow @FatQuarterShop for ...

Our Little P patterns have all the detail you love from a full-sized quilt in one little, loveable package, making them affordable options for gifting and perfect for stash busting. In fact, most of them only need 3-6 Fat Quarters and a bit of background fabric! Today, we’re playing with the Fetch Little P Quilt Pattern and bringing you a video tutorial for this bonny bone block that’s a treat to sew up.

Fetch Quilt Kit

The Fetch Quilt Kit includes fabric for the quilt top and binding from the Lucky collection by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics. It ...