Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into … Read More ...
My Fabric Buying Rules (That I Break All the Time)
I have fabric buying rules.
Very sensible rules.
Responsible, grown-up, “I have teenagers and a mortgage” rules.
And yet… somehow… I still come home with another bundle of florals.
If you’ve ever typed “quilting fabric sale” into Google knowing … Read More ...
Quilting Rulers You Actually Need (Without Buying the Whole Wall)
If you’ve ever stood in front of a ruler display and thought, “Surely I don’t need all of these?” — you are absolutely right.
Quilting rulers multiply fast. Triangles. Squares. Half-square triangle trim tools. Specialty shapes. It’s enough to … Read More ...
10 Scrap-Friendly Flower Quilt Blocks to Bust Your Fabric Stash
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you’ve got scraps. Not the neat, coordinated kind you see in perfectly styled sewing rooms online. I mean the real scraps — the leftover binding strips, the almost-too-small fat quarter pieces, … Read More ...
The Henhouse Charm Pack – A Must-Have for Chicken-Loving Quilters
If you’ve spent any time in the quilting world lately, you’ve probably noticed a charming little trend strutting across our feeds: chickens. Cute chickens, vintage chickens, modern farmyard chickens — and yes, even what many makers affectionately call their “… Read More ...
Monday Pre-Cut Quilt Fabric Deals at FatQuarterShop
Every quilter I know has their own little weekly ritual. Some clean their sewing space, some sort fabrics, some map out their next project. And me? I start my Monday with a quick peek at Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut … Read More ...
America 250 Years Fat Quarter Bundle from Fat Quarter Shop
Every once in a while, a fabric bundle comes along that feels genuinely special — the kind that makes you stop scrolling, lean in, and immediately imagine half a dozen quilt ideas before you’ve even added it to your cart. … Read More ...
Best Quilt Block Sizes for Quilting Projects: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
One of the most confusing parts of planning a quilt is working out which block size to use. It sounds simple enough at first, until you start trying to figure out whether a 6-inch block is too small, whether a … Read More ...
Cream Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny One Yard Bundle – A Sweet Easter Stitching Treat
Every year as Easter approaches, quilters and sewists start looking for fabrics that feel soft, gentle, nostalgic, and just a little bit magical. And truly, nothing captures that feeling better than Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. When … Read More ...
How to Make Your First Quilt for Absolute Beginners (Step-by-Step Guide That Actually Makes Sense)
Let’s be honest.
Making your first quilt feels like signing up for something slightly bigger than you expected.
You start with, “I just want to try quilting,” and suddenly you’re googling seam allowances, batting loft, and wondering why there are … Read More ...
10 Scrap Fabric Half Square Triangle HST Quilt Patterns
If you’re passionate about quilting and always hunting for fresh quilt pattern inspiration, especially projects that celebrate scrappy Half Square Triangle (HST) blocks, you’re in exactly the right place. There’s something timeless about Half Square Triangle quilts. They’re simple in … Read More ...
Lemur Quilt Pattern
Few quilts are cuter than this Lana Lemur quilt kit that is available for purchase over at the Fat Quarter Shop.
Both the pattern and the fabric are designed by Elizabeth Hartman and it is charming. The fabric manufacturer … Read More ...
How to Make a Jelly Roll Diagonal Strip Quilt
Are you like me and want to buy up practically every jelly roll you see in the stores? I always have a few packs sitting around and I am always looking for good patterns to use them in. Here is … Read More ...
How to Square Up Fabric Yardage
We have all been there. We go to the quilt store, buy some fabric, get it home and get ready to cut. We fold it and then, bam, notice that it is not squared up. Sometimes a cut can be … Read More ...
Christmas Gnomes Fabric Bundle
If you have been to a quilt shop lately then you know that the Christmas fabric has started hitting the shelve. Here is absolutely charming pack of holiday fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop.
This festive bundle is … Read More ...