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The start of a new year means the start of a new batch of cross stitch projects to keep my hands busy at games, practice, and while on the go! Below are all the cross stitch patterns and clubs I’ll be stitching in 2025. Some are part of stitch alongs hosted by Fat Quarter Shop, and some are stand-alone patterns that I’m excited to stitch up with y’all! Tune in tomorrow, January 8th, 2025, for our Livestream on the FQS FlossTube channel, where I’ll be sharing all of my 2025 stitchy plans with you — hope to ...

Our hearts are all aflutter today because we officially get to kick off the Woven Hearts Sew Along. If you are visiting the Jolly Jabber blog from the ByAnnie SewPINK blog hop and are just now hearing about this charity sewing opportunity, welcome! Every October, we like to highlight the importance of community and support for those facing the life-changing diagnosis of breast cancer by providing a free pattern and sew along. Keep reading for all the details on this sew along, and learn how you can get involved in our fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

The Woven ...

Get ready for the holidays with The Home Town Holiday Sampler Sew Along and Stitch Along by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet! The quilt hits all the marks of a cross stitch sampler with an alphabet, decorative borders, and a house, making it the perfect project for our stitch-loving quilters. Then, for the stitchers, who doesn’t need another Lori Holt Cross Stitch Sampler?! Join us starting September 7th to stitch or sew your very own Home Town Holiday Sampler and ring in the holidays in style!

This Cross Stitch-inspired quilt measures 93.5″ x 98.5″ and ...

Stitchy Staffers Denise and Cheryl are stitching all throughout September and sharing their spookiest stitches with you on Flosstube and social media. Keep reading for some spooky inspiration and to learn how to join in the fun!

In this Livestream, Kimberly walks you through all of the spooky inspiration you could ever need for Spooky September. Not only will you get to see all of the cross stitch goodies from Halloween Memories, but you can also get a peek at the finished pieces and works in progress from our Stitchy Staffers!

Spooky September Inspiration

Spooky Forever Simply Stamps

Our Spooky ...

Y’all have been loving The Quilted Snowman quilt pattern and cross stitch pattern, and we’re so excited to announce that we will be hosting a Quilt Along and Stitch Along for them! Join us for wintry fun featuring The Quilted Snowman by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet starting in January 2025!

The Sew Along

The quilty version of this oh-snow-cute design is perfect for the confident beginner or intermediate quilter ...

Early season’s greetings! The time has come to embark on a festive adventure with our Star of Wonder Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along. Over the next five weeks, we will unwrap a new part of this magical project each Tuesday, leading up to a splendid holiday finish. Get ready to deck the halls with your own handmade creations!

From July 2-30, we will release new sections of the Star of Wonder quilt and cross stitch patterns every Tuesday FREE on the Star of Wonder supplies page. Kimberly will guide you in quilt tutorials on our Fat Quarter Shop YouTube ...

Once again for quilters and stitchers Christmas is coming in July! This time it’s bringing a star, a Star of Wonder that is! The Star of Wonder Mystery Quilt will be revealed block by block over five weeks. Join Kimberly Jolly for a Christmas Mystery Quilt Along, as she shows you how to sew a new block each week! We won’t reveal the look of the quilt beforehand. That’s a secret.

Throughout July, we will release weekly quilt block video tutorials on our YouTube channel along with FREE quilt block and cross stitch patterns on the Star ...

Get into the spirit with our new quilt along! Starting today, June 4, we’re haunting you with a FREE Spooky & Sweet quilt and cross stitch pattern every week for the next four weeks. Join Kimberly on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel as she guides you through sewing this quilt. It’s a perfect chance for beginners to get a ghostly start in quilting!

Each Tuesday from June 4-25, we’ll be conjuring up a new video tutorial on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel, featuring a FREE quilt block pattern and a FREE cross stitch pattern. Are you ...

Shake off the summer heat and prepare to embrace autumn with The Quilted Scarecrow Sew Along and Stitch Along! Join us as we kick things off with our first “Scarecrow Sunday” on our social media Sunday, June 9. For more details as we start The Quilted Scarecrow, keep reading!

 It’s not too late to gather your supplies to sew this charming 80.5″ x 85.5″ scarecrow quilt with us! We’re sewing with Lori Holt’s collection Autumn for Riley Blake Designs, but with the fabric requirements in the pattern your fabric choices are endless!

The Quilted Scarecrow ...

We’ve prepared something Spooky & Sweet for Halloween! The Spooky & Sweet Mystery Quilt Along and Stitch Along is our 4th annual Halloween Quilt Along and Stitch Along with weekly free pattern releases and video tutorials for the quilt. Join Kimberly Jolly for this cute Halloween Mystery Quilt Along, as she shows you how to sew a new block each week. Peeking would spoil this sweet treat, so we won’t reveal the full quilt until the very last week!

Starting in June, we will release weekly quilt block video tutorials on our YouTube channel along with FREE quilt block and ...

Forget about the summer heat and get ready for fall with The Quilted Scarecrow Sew Along and Stitch Along. This cute scarecrow sets the scene for autumn with swirling leaves, a feathered friend, and full garden attire. For more information about this keep reading!

Join our friendly scarecrow as he strolls through fall fields, sewing the magic of autumn! The Quilted Scarecrow Quilt Pattern showcases our cheerful, charming scarecrow amidst a backdrop of falling leaves in autumn colors. This delightful quilt designed in Autumn by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs, measures 80.5″ x 85.5″.

• The Quilted Scarecrow ...

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 ...

It’s 2024 and we’re back in the barn with a new star! Stitch the Barn Sweet Barn 2024 design in different colors each month for a total of 12 stars, one for each month of the year. This year-long stitch along is perfect for a beginner cross stitcher.

Join Kimberly in 2024 as she stitches for the Barn Sweet Barn Stitch Along. Everyone can join, you just need the pattern! The stitch count of Barn Sweet Barn 2024 is 47w x 47h, and each month will use three DMC thread colors.

Supplies

• Barn Sweet Barn 2024 Downloadable PDF ...

The Vintage Sunburst quilt block gives us a burst of happiness, and with the Vintage Sunburst Quilt Along you can savor that happiness all through the year! Join us as we quilt along for 11 months to create this paper-pieced quilt designed by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet Co.

This Foundation Paper Pad inspired quilt measures 64.5″ x 88.5″ and is perfect for mid-level quilters or confident beginners! You can see how to sew the Vintage Sunburst Quilt Block in this video tutorial! Please note there is a slight variation in block assembly that you’ll ...

Temperature quilts and cross stitch patterns have gained widespread popularity in recent years, offering a creative and charming way to document the passage of time. Dive into the delightful details of these projects, turning daily temperatures into a visual and tactile celebration of your year. Read on for all the details on these new temperature patterns!

Temperature Quilt Pattern

Our love for cute, cozy cottages led us to this year’s design. The 2024 Cottage Temperature Quilt Pattern includes a selection of 20 fabrics to represent the range of temperatures for your location. You’ll use each day’s average ...

Take an autumnal stroll with me in the new year as we delve into the charming world of Houses on Pumpkin Lane. Join me on this journey, like you did last year for Houses on Peppermint Lane. For all the details on supplies and stitch along dates, read on!

Work along with me throughout 2024 as we complete each pattern from the Houses on Pumpkin Lane Series Cross Stitch Pattern Set. I will be stitching mine on Vintage Country Mocha 18 Count Aida by Zweigart. I switched up my thread colors, and you can find my color conversions only in ...

On October 1, a friend and I started The Lord’s Prayer by Lila’s Studio. A friend and I already had it scheduled to begin on October 1, then I believe several others started it October 1 so there should be a few of these in progress. Usually, I start with the border and go from...

 Get ready to brew some quilting magic this Stitch-tober with our Quilted Witch Quilt and Stitch Along as well as a few other magical projects! We’re getting ready to start the Quilted Witch Quilt and Stitch Alongs in October and have the details for you today. Be sure to read to the end to find out what else Kimberly is stitching for Stitch-tober 2023!

You still have plenty of time to gather your supplies to sew this wonderfully witchy 76.5″ x 89.5″ quilt along with us! Kimberly is sewing Lori Holt’s colorful The Quilted Witch Quilt ...

Calling all magical quilters and stitchers, mark your calendars! It’s time to get ready because we’ve brewed up another Sew and Stitch Along with new patterns from Lori Holt. The Quilted Witch is about to cast its spell on you. Keep reading for all the fun details.

Join our favorite witch as she flies through the night waving her magic needle wand and turns her world into quilts! The Quilted Witch Quilt Pattern is designed in Bee Dots by Lori Holt and measures 76.5″ x 89.5″.

• The Quilted Witch Downloadable PDF Quilt Pattern by Lori Holt ...

We can’t wait to unwrap this new quilt along! Beginning today, July 11, we are releasing a FREE Evergreen quilt and cross stitch pattern each week for five weeks. Kimberly will guide you in sewing this quilt over on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel, so if you’re new to quilting, this is a great chance to start!

Each Tuesday from July 11-August 8, we will release a video tutorial on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel with a FREE quilt block pattern and with a FREE cross stitch pattern. Join Kimberly in cutting, stitching, and sewing a ...