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This spooky season marks the six-year sew-iversary of the free Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag pattern we released in 2018. To celebrate, we’re sewing with the Hey Boo Collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics and showcasing a finishing detail that’s so cute you won’t beleaf it till you see it. Whether you’ve seen this project before or it’s your first time, it’s sure to end up on your to-sew list this Fall!

Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag Tutorial

Are you ready to make this festive Trick or Treat Carry ...

A quilt is a work of art, so don’t forget to sign it! If you’ve ever wondered how to make a quilt label, today’s guide is here to help you out! We’re sharing a FREE Quilt Label Template and tutorial for making a simple handwritten quilt label.

What to Write on a Quilt Label

The most important information to write on your label is the name of the quilt maker. What goes on your quilt label is up to you, but if you plan to enter your quilt into a quilt show, there may be specific ...

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 ...

Once you’ve poured countless hours into sewing a quilt, it only makes sense to give it a finishing touch with a quilt label. We often receive questions about what quilt labels we use or how we make them ourselves. We’ve gathered some of our favorite quilt label ideas, and we’re sharing them on the blog today.

Why add a quilt label? It’s a way to honor the artistry and effort you put into your creation. If your quilt is like many quilts, it may go to live with someone you love or it could go to ...

We’ve got a Valentine’s project duo that is so simple and sweet, you will love every stitch! Made with Love is inspired by our love of needle arts, whether it’s quilting or cross stitch, with a simple message of love embellished by spools. Sew one to show your stitchy love!

Free Made with Love Quilt Pattern

Share the love with this wall hanging! The FREE Made with Love Quilt Pattern will have your heart bursting with love! You can easily sew this pattern just like ours with the Made with Love Quilt Kit, which includes everything you ...

Welcome back to the final installment of the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! This month, I took on the delightful challenge of crafting a clamshell pillow top for #QuiltGoals2023.

In my twenty-five years of quilting, I’ve never pieced a block like this one, but I’m up for the challenge! I’m using a recent favorite, Lighthearted by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, to sew with. I love the colors and floral designs of this collection.

The clamshell quilt is a traditional quilt with curves, and Latifah Saafir Studios has several patterns and rulers designed just for this type of ...

We’re joining forces with Moda Fabrics and Aurifil for their Stitch Pink campaign. It’s a cause close to our hearts – raising awareness for breast cancer and showing our support for those who are facing it. Breast cancer is all too common, but there are many ways we can rally together to educate ourselves, our sisters, mothers, aunties, and friends because prevention and early detection are the best way to fight this awful disease.

We’re excited to raise funds again this year for the National Breast Cancer Foundation for the important work they do. During the month of ...

It’s time again to embark on another exciting journey through the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! Like a needle gliding through layers of fabric, we’re ready to explore everyone’s September quilting dreams. Now, let’s dive in to see what Shereece Nicole of Sew Hooked on Treasures made for #QuiltGoals2023!

Shereece shared, “Fat Quarter Shop asked me to participate in their Quilt Goals 2023 – a program to challenge our creative selves to do something we’ve always wanted to do, but hadn’t. When I saw t-shirt quilt on the list, I jumped all over it! My sister ...

Quilt backs or backing! It’s a hot topic around here. We often receive questions about preparing quilt backing fabric, such as cutting and assembly techniques, working with 108” wide fabric, pieced backings, and how to make the backings ready for a longarmer.

Over the years, we’ve come to find a few techniques to use for our quilt backs, and we’re sharing them with you here today, along with a FREE Quilt Backing Reference Chart that gives you quilt piecing diagrams at a glance, along with some helpful tips.

Top 3 Quilt Backing Tips

To find out some ...

Welcome, once again, to the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! It’s that time again when we pick up our needles and 2023 quilting dreams. Are you ready?

Hi there, it’s Christopher from The Tattooed Quilter.

We’re nearly four months away from a new year, can you believe it? Before I get wrapped up in the holiday season, I’m taking some time to reflect on my personal, career, and maker goals, including sharing this project I created for the 2023 Quilt Goal Challenge by Fat Quarter Shop.

Mini quilts have been the anchor of The Tattooed Quilter for ...

Today we’re stepping into the world of quilting with flannel fabrics and taking you with us! We’re sharing our top five tips for sewing with flannel and a new free shortcut quilt pattern below. Be sure to read to the bottom so you don’t miss the video tutorial or an exciting new giveaway!

Top 5 Flannel Quilting Tips

While flannel is different than quilting cotton, it isn’t too tricky and beginners can definitely use it. We’ve gathered a few of our best tips for working with it below.

1. Always Pre-wash Flannel

Unlike when working ...

Welcome back to the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge!

Hi there! It’s Wendy of The Weekend Quilter here. It’s hard to believe that we’re over the halfway mark of 2023, and as soon as you know it, it will be gifting season. Every year on my list of quilting goals I have make quilted gifts for friends and family. However, during the months leading up to gift exchanges, I procrastinate with other tasks on my to-make list and don’t get around to making until a week before we meet in-person. As a result of that, I have ...

Attention all new quilters! Are you eager to try your hand at creating beautiful and intricate quilts but not quite sure where to begin? Look no further than this list of the top 10 free quilt patterns for beginners designed by Fat Quarter Shop!

With a range of styles and designs, these easy free quilt patterns are perfect for new quilters just starting their quilting journey. From traditional to modern, these free beginner quilt patterns are sure to inspire and excite you. So, gather up your materials, and let’s get started!

All these quilts listed below are available as ...

Welcome back to the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! As a quilter, one of the most exciting things you can hear from a friend is, “Can you show me how to make a quilt?” All the emotions start running as you know that the adventure ahead for your friend will be amazing and, hopefully, the start of their own loved and long quilting journey.

Hello, I am Jemima Flendt, and today I’ll be sharing the project I chose for my 2023 Quilt Goal Challenge by Fat Quarter Shop! I design and create quilt and sewing patterns for my label Tied ...