The airy aquas, fresh greens, and bright berry tones in the Bloomsberry collection remind us of all the sweet memories we’ve made together, and we can’t wait to watch your creativity bloom to life with each stitch this fall.

Who is sewing along?

We invited some friends to sew with us, and they’re sharing their progress along the way! Follow them on social media for inspiration, tips, and to share in the quilty fun.

• Beverly McCullough, Flamingo Toes, (@flamingotoes)
• Nancy Lane, Treehouse Quilts, (@treehouse_quilts)
• Brittany, Quilting With B, (@quiltingwithb)

Join Us for the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along!

It’s not too late to join the fun! Right-click the badge above to download and share it to show you’re participating in the Sewing Machine Love Quilt Along. EVERYONE can sew along, and we hope you will! Gather your supplies, start on week one’s blocks, and share your progress with #SewingMachineLoveQAL.

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Dainty Daisy by Riley Blake Designs

Oops-a-daisy, your solids just got a little more personality! Dainty Daisy by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs scatters tiny florals across solid backgrounds for a sweet, vintage-inspired twist on your go-to basics. Swap it in anywhere you’d reach for a solid, and it adds soft texture and charm without stealing the spotlight. Browse Dainty Daisy at Fat Quarter Shop and let your next quilt bloom.

Dritz Notions

Every sewing room needs a few dependable sidekicks, and Dritz has plenty to go around. With a lineup that includes glass head pins, gold-eye quilting needles, Fray Check, and Wonder Tape, these essentials tackle the little tasks that make a big difference in your finished projects. Simple, practical, and always handy, they’re tools you’ll reach for again and again. Stock up on Dritz notions at Fat Quarter Shop and keep every project on point.

Select Halloween Patterns

Ready to conjure up your next project? These Halloween quilt patterns bring plenty of tricks and treats to your sewing table, from Ghost Town by Lella Boutique to Pumpkin Patch Ghosts by Melissa Mortenson. Whip up a quick table runner or a few ornaments for last-minute decorating, or go big with a full-size quilt if you’re ready to commit to the spooky season. Find your favorite at Fat Quarter Shop and get stitching before the witching hour.

G. E. Designs

If you love quick, clever piecing, Gudrun Erla’s books belong on your quilting shelf. Start with the original Stripology Quilt Booklet, pick up the pace with Stripology Quickies, or try something new with Panel Mash-Up, her collaboration with Antler Quilt Design. Every G.E. Designs book is packed with smart techniques and fresh layouts, so there’s something for every skill level and style. Grab a few favorites at Fat Quarter Shop and get your quilting off to a speedy start.

Halloween Cross Stitch Patterns

Stitch or treat? With witches, black cats, haunted houses, and jack-o’-lanterns galore, these Halloween cross stitch patterns are a treat for every stitcher. Petite designs like It’s Sew Emma’s Spooky Cute Ornaments make perfect weekend projects, while bigger pieces like Finally A Farmgirl’s Salem Sampler 1692 and our exclusive Fright Night series give you something to sink your fangs into all month long. Snap up your favorites at Fat Quarter Shop and give your fall decor a frightfully fun upgrade.

Explore all of Our Sales!

To explore these and all the other sales we have, visit our site and click into the On Sale tab! Not only will you find these monthly specials, but it’s also the place to go for the 24 Hour Flash Sales and the Precuts Of The Week.

Happy sewing, stitching, and saving!

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• Sew Happy Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
• You are the Boss Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
• Sew She Did Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
• Cut Press Sew Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
• The Bonnie & Camille Quilt Bee Quilt and Cross Stitch Book
• Stitchers Gonna Stitch Downloadable PDF Cross Stitch Pattern, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive
• Stitch-O-Graphy Downloadable PDF Cross Stitch Pattern, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive
• Quilt-O-Graphy Downloadable PDF Cross Stitch Pattern, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive
• I’m Just Saying Cross Stitch Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet
• Bee Joyful Cross Stitch Pattern by Country Cottage Needleworks
• Stationery Addict Cross Stitch Pattern by Little Dove Designs
• Sew Blessed Cross Stitch Pattern by October House Fiber Arts

What are your favorite cross stitch finishes so far this year? Tell me about them in the comments below or share them and tag @fqsxstitch on Instagram so I can see and share your work!

Happy Stitching!

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Whether you have some cute cross stitch pillows that need a little extra style, or you have a fully stitched pattern that is ready to be finished into a pillow, here is what you will need:

Denise’s Ruching Technique

After teaching you how to sew, stuff, and finish a pillow with a center back seam, Denise shares how to add this darling detail (jump to 1:10:00)! Once you have watched through her demonstration, bookmark this blog so you can come back for a step-by-step refresh.

1. Thread your needle and secure it to the center bottom seam of the pillow with 2–3 knots. Trim the thread tail.
2. Cut a straight edge on your ribbon, but don’t cut it to length yet, since you can trim it to fit at the end. Fold the raw end over twice toward the pillow to hide the raw edge.
3. Anchor the folded edge of the ribbon to the pillow with 1–2 tacking stitches.
4. Starting at the edge of the ribbon closest to you, make two running stitches away from you at a 45-degree angle (/), then two running stitches back toward you at a 45-degree angle (\). Finish with two running stitches straight along the center of the ribbon (–). The shape you are making looks like a triangle with a tail!
5. Pull your stitches snug to gather the ribbon, then tack it down with a single stitch to the pillow.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 as you work around the whole perimeter of the pillow.
   • At the corners, make your ruching extra tight and add a few extra tacking stitches to keep the ribbon looking full.
7. When you have ½”–1″ left before you reach your starting point, switch to only the 45-degree stitches (/ \) for your final gathers.
8. Trim the ribbon to fit, then fold the end over twice toward the pillow to hide the raw edge. Nestle it along the starting fold, tack it down, and secure the thread with 2–3 knots.
9. Bury or trim the thread to finish.

Stitch and Share With Us!

Follow Fat Quarter Shop on Facebook and Instagram for updates, or join Kimberly’s Stitch Squad Facebook Group, a supportive group of quilters and stitchers. Be sure to tag us when you post your ruched finishes so we can see and share your work!

Happy Stitching!

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You’re Invited!

Moda Blockheads 7 was officially announced on Wednesday, September 30th, and the last block goes live on Wednesday, April 28th. Each Wednesday morning, you can visit the Moda Inspiration + Resources blog for a post dedicated to that week’s block. Then, head over to their Instagram and YouTube for weekly videos that introduce that week’s designer, highlight the block construction, and point you to helpful notions and tutorials. For all these details and more, you can watch the Welcome to Blockheads 7 video on their channel now!

Two Ways to Quilt Along

This year, Moda is bringing back the option to sew at your own pace by offering the paid Friends & Neighbors Blockheads 7 Quilt Pattern. Whether you pick up this pattern or wait for the weekly FREE block patterns, we will all have sew much fun growing our skills, engaging with a quilty community, and sharing inspiration!

So far, Kimberly has two great layouts in mind and needs your help deciding which she should sew! Comment your thoughts below and stay tuned to see what she picks.

Moda Blockheads 7 Fabric Requirements

Because this is a sampler quilt with different setting options and block sizes, the actual fabric requirements will vary depending on how scrappy you like your blocks, which setting you pick, and other variables. Moda recommends starting with 30-35 assorted print fat quarters and 4 yards of a background fabric to make the blocks. With 40 fat quarters in the Bloomsberry Fat Quarter Bundle and 7-8 yards of Bloomsberry White Favorite Dot on hand, Kimberly is ready to start sewing.

Share with Us!

We are sew excited to see what you make for Moda Blockheads 7! Share your creations by using the hashtag #ModaBlockheads7 on Instagram, and tag @fatquartershop in your photos so we can see your work.

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Cozy Autumn Quilt Kit Featuring the Cozy Autumn Collection

Wrap yourself in crisp air, crackling bonfires, and cider-sweet evenings with the Cozy Autumn Quilt Kit. This confident-beginner kit is for the Cozy Autumn Quilt Pattern by Flamingo Toes, piecing together pumpkin blocks, patchwork leaves, and sweet heart details. The Cozy Autumn collection by Beverly McCullough for Riley Blake Designs brings shades of golden yellow, pumpkin orange, and warm brown to this toasty 79″ x 79″ quilt top. With cozy plaids and homespun checks throughout, this is a quilt you’re bound to fall for.

Check out the matching Backing Set!

Witches Feet Table Runner Kit Featuring the Frank and Friends Collection

Give your table some serious sole this Halloween with the Witches Feet Table Runner Kit. Traditionally pieced striped stockings and decorative shoes make up the Witches Feet Table Runner Pattern by Block Party Quilt Co., a fast, beginner-friendly design perfect for a retreat or weekend project. The Frank and Friends collection by My Mind’s Eye for Riley Blake Designs dresses this spooky 14″ x 54″ quilt top in cozy charcoal, pumpkin orange, and ghostly gray. With glow-in-the-dark ghosts and jack-o’-lanterns creeping throughout, this runner is sure to steal the show without missing a step.

Pumpkin Spice Runner Kit Featuring the Baked With Love Collection

Spice up your table this season with the Pumpkin Spice Table Runner Kit. This exclusive Pumpkin Spice Runner Pattern pieces rows of colorful pumpkins into a playful, triangle-bordered design full of movement and color. The Baked with Love collection by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs brings marigold, cinnamon, and olive prints to this cheerful 34.5″ x 84.5″ quilt top. The kit even arrives tucked inside a reusable recipe box, ready to become a fall table tradition you’ll pull out year after year.

Check out the matching Backing Set!

Boo to You Mystery Quilt Kit Featuring the Purrs & Boos Collection

Fall under the spell of the Boo To You Quilt Kit, purr-fect for anyone who likes their Halloween a little more cute than creepy. This hauntingly sweet quilt finishes at a cozy 30.5″ x 33.5″, just the right size to greet trick-or-treaters at the door! The Purrs & Boos collection by Elena Amo for Moda Fabrics dresses this quilt in a kindle of kittens, a gaggle of giggling ghosts, and a patch of grinning pumpkins prowling across cream, black, and orange prints. The Boo To You Mystery Quilt Along may be over, but the clues and reveals are still up on our blog for anyone who wants to paw back through them.

Thanksgiving Row Quilt Kit Featuring the Baked With Love Collection

Give thanks one row at a time with the Thanksgiving Row Quilt Kit. This intermediate-level Thanksgiving Row Quilt Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet pieces together turkeys, pumpkins, and acorns alongside her signature traditional blocks. The Baked with Love collection by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs fills this generous 79.5″ x 91.5″ quilt top with cozy shades of terracotta, schoolhouse red, and wedgewood teal. Pieced over a year, it’s shaping up to be the kind of family heirloom you’ll gather around for Thanksgivings to come. The Thanksgiving Row Sew Along kicked off in September, so head to the blog to follow along block by block.

Check out the matching Backing Set!

Even More Cozy Kits to Discover

Explore our entire collection of Quilt Kits and pick up something spooky, savory, or spiced to sew up this fall. Be sure to tag @fatquartershop in your posts about your cozy creations and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more fall inspiration all season long!

Happy Quilting!

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We spent our time walking the show floor, catching up with friends in the quilting industry and getting a closer look at new collections, patterns, and products coming soon. Keep reading for a few highlights from our trip!

Starting at Sample It

We kicked things off at Sample It and, of course, Kimberly found a few things to bring home!

She picked up the Cozy Collection by Stacy Lee Creative, a new collection from Elizabeth Hartman, and a few other fun finds along the way.

Around the Show Floor

At Art Gallery Fabrics, Kimberly spotted some denim fabrics (The Denim Studio) she loved as possible quilt backgrounds. Seeing fabrics in person can spark completely new ideas, and these definitely made it onto her list.

We also stopped by Lila Gardunia’s booth to see her new Scrappy Trees. Kimberly loves foundation paper piecing, so these were an instant favorite.

Another highlight was seeing Wendy Sheppard’s Good Neighbors Quilt in person for the first time (You can reserve it now!). We loved all of the little houses, gardens, and details throughout the quilt, and we are looking forward to working with Wendy on more projects to come.

Riley Blake Designs at h+h

We always love seeing what is new from Riley Blake Designs!

We stopped by Lori Holt’s display to take a closer look at her projects, books, and colorful yarns, including the adorable stockings Kimberly spotted in the booth. You can find the pattern in her brand-new book, Granny Square Along!

We also spent time seeing more upcoming Riley Blake Designs collections and catching up with designers throughout the show.

Moda Fabrics at h+h

Moda Fabrics was another major stop during our trip!

We visited with Moda designers, saw upcoming fabric collections, and took plenty of photos of the quilts and projects filling their displays.

Getting to see all of these fabrics and finished projects together is always one of our favorite parts of attending a show like h+h Americas.

Until Next Time, h+h Americas!

We came home from Houston with lots of inspiration and even more ideas for what is ahead at Fat Quarter Shop.

Thank you for following along with us during h+h Americas! We cannot wait to share more of the fabrics, patterns, and projects we spotted as they make their way to the shop.

Which h+h Americas find was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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The 2026 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. While this year’s box is sold out, you can still see all the goodies below!

Purrs & Boos Jolly Bar by Elena Amo for Moda Fabrics

Halloween takes a sweeter turn in the Purrs & Boos Jolly Bar by Elena Amo for Moda Fabrics! Blush pink, pumpkin orange, cream and black set the scene for whimsical cats, friendly ghosts, potion bottles and twinkling stars. Piece these playful 5″ x 10″ pieces of the full line into the Jolly Bar-included Cats in the Cradle pattern or specialty box Sweet Brew Quilt Pattern for a quilt that practically purrs with tricks, treats, and enough cat-titude to haunt your sewing room all season long.

Be sure to check out the full collection on our website.

Betty Bat Tape Measure
Spooky Box Exclusive

No need to wing it! Betty Bat is ready to swoop in whenever your project needs a quick check. Set against a rosy pink sky with a pumpkin, moon and twinkling stars, this Spooky Box exclusive tape measure brings a cheerful touch to sizing blocks, planning borders and measuring cuts. With Betty Bat by your side, every measurement comes with a little extra cute charm.

Kitty Cat Phone Stand
Fat Quarter Shop exclusive!

Every quilter needs a trusty familiar, and the Kitty Cat Phone Stand is ready to take its place beside you! This sturdy Fat Quarter Shop exclusive gives patterns, tutorials and favorite shows a cozy perch while you stitch. Your new feline sidekick can also lend a paw by holding tablets, e-readers, small design boards and charts right where you need them, while a little star accent adds a magical touch!

Spooky Squad Sew-in Quilt Labels
Spooky Box Exclusive

Give your finished project a friend who is always happy to tag along! The Spooky Squad Sew-in Quilt Labels add colorful familiar faces to quilts, bags and handmade gifts. Pick a favorite from this Spooky Box exclusive set of 8 woven labels to pop up in quilt bindings, trick-or-treat bag seams, mug mats and more for a tiny spark of spooky cute charm.

Betty Bat Mini Canvas Bag
Fat Quarter Shop exclusive!

Tiny notions can be a little flighty, but Betty Bat knows just where to keep them. Her pink Mini Canvas Bag is sprinkled with stars and topped with a plump pumpkin for an extra dash of Spooky Squad sweetness. Let this Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive carry your clips, thread and favorite sewing trinkets from one project to the next.

40wt White Glow in the Dark Ahrora 100% Polyester Thread by WonderFil

Give your quilting a little after-hours mischief with 40wt White Ahrora Thread by WonderFil. Its 100% polyester stitches look crisp and subtle in daylight, then glows brightly when the room goes dark. Trace a crescent sky, spin a web across your quilt or tuck in a few words for a surprise reveal at lights-out. With 200 yards on a spool, there is plenty of magic to be made!

Sweet Brew Quilt Pattern
Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive

Something sweet is bubbling in the Sweet Brew Quilt Pattern. This Fat Quarter Shop exclusive sends patchwork candies and stars dancing above a bubbling cauldron for a playful scene filled with color and movement. Stir in the Purrs & Boos Jolly Bar to make every treat, twinkle and swirl feel delightfully bewitched!

If you missed out on this year’s Spooky Box, shop the links above while supplies last and be sure to follow us for more box reveals and future sneak peeks on all social media by using #FQSSpookyBox, and by tagging @FatQuarterShop in your photos!

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Each month on the Jolly Jabber Blog, we post our Livestream schedule, 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 quilting Livestream reminders, and for our cross stitch Livestreams, follow @FQSXStitch.

If you don’t use social media or want a copy of this calendar for yourself, simply right-click the calendar in these monthly blog posts and download it!

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Get comfy and cozy as you settle into fall stitching with the goodies inside the October Sew Sampler box! Peek inside for a clue to the oh-sew-delightful contents and to learn about the Vault Patterns and the Spooled Quilt Along.

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!

Celebrating 10 Years of Sew Sampler

Since April 2016, we’ve shipped 120 blue boxes filled with quilting goodness to our amazing members. Your creativity and love of quilting have helped shape Sew Sampler into the wonderful community it is today, and we are sew grateful to celebrate this milestone with you!

To mark the occasion, we’re opening the Sew Sampler Vault! For the first time ever, 12 of our most requested exclusive Sew Sampler quilt patterns are coming back.

From April 2026 through March 2027, one quilt pattern from the Sew Sampler Vault will be automatically included as a printed pattern in each monthly box shipment as a special bonus for members, at no extra cost! The exact pattern each month will stay a surprise until your blue box arrives. A little quilting mystery to keep things fun!

Non-members will be able to shop the monthly Sew Sampler Vault pattern separately, as a paid PDF pattern, only.

2026 Spooled Sew Sampler Quilt Along!

With this year’s Sew Sampler Box Sew Along, Spooled, fully underway, stay tuned to see the next block we’re piecing for the 54.5″ square quilt.

Join us for a whimsical year-long journey with the Spooled Quilt Along! Spinning off traditional block patterns, this quilt along is a wonderful way to sew something beautiful with wonder and joy. The Petals and Polka Dots fabric collection by Bunny Hill Designs brings together graceful reds, pinks, and creams that will keep your bobbins bobbing along. The Spooled quilt will steadily grow into an unforgettable and heartwarming keepsake!

The Spooled Quilt Kit and fabric requirements are available for purchase now!

If you are not yet subscribed and want to join right in time for our Spooled Quilt Along and a new year of Sew Sampler, now’s the time! Don’t forget, you can always find the quilt details on the Sew Sampler Quilt Along page.

Join the Sew Sampler Facebook Group

We want to invite you to join our members-only Sew Sampler Facebook group! Other quilters are starting to share their amazing Spooled Quilts, and we’d love to see yours, too!

Be sure to follow us for more box reveals and future sneak peeks on all social media by using #SewSampler and tagging @SewSamplerBox!

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