Get ready to fall in love with the newest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series quicker than you can cook a custard. Beginners and quilters of all skill levels will be enamored with the Fat Quarter Quiche Quilt! You can start sewing Shortcut Quilts right away, and this one is extra handy for anyone who has a stash of Fat Quarters that you’ve been waiting to use. Our Shortcut Quilt patterns are always free, and they come with a Fat Quarter Shop YouTube video tutorial.

The Fat Quarter Quiche Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE FAT QUARTER QUICHE QUILT PATTERN

The Fat Quarter Quiche Quilt is a beginner friendly quilt designed in four sizes: Crib, Lap, Twin, and Queen. With just 12 Fat Quarters and some background fabric, you can be piecing your quilt in no time! It can even be just like ours if you pick up the Fat Quarter Quiche Quilt Kit and matching backing set.

We sewed ours with the True Love collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. The soft blues and lush greens in this collection lend the calming coziness of summer to this quick quilt!

Love Fat Quarters? The Fat Quarter Clubs are the best way to get a bundle of Fat Quarters delivered to your door each month! Who doesn’t love it when fabric shows up at your doorstep? These clubs deliver 12 Fat Quarters per month, featuring a new collection. Plus, you’ll save 12% off the price compared to purchasing this precut individually!

See our selection of Fat Quarters Clubs and join one today!

Share with FQS

We hope you enjoy sewing up this project and others using this free pattern! Please share your work using #FatQuarterQuiche on Facebook and Instagram and tag @fatquartershop so we don’t miss it.

Happy Quilting!

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Whether you’re curling up with a good book on the porch, draping something pretty over the foot of the bed, or sewing a heartfelt gift for a new baby, summer quilts deliver all the charm of traditional quilting with a light, airy feel that’s just right for warmer months. Keep reading: we’re covering the best of everything you need to get started.

Choosing the Best Fabrics for Summer Quilts

This is where the magic really happens. The fabric you choose makes all the difference when you’re sewing for warm weather. Here are the top choices quilters love for cool, comfortable summer projects

100% Quilting Cotton

Quality quilting cotton is the foundation of most summer quilt projects, and for good reason. It’s easy to cut and sew, comes in an endless range of prints and colors, and breathes well when used with a thin batting layer.

Quilting fabric by the yard gives you the freedom to choose the prints and quantities you need, and it’s a great way to mix and match across different collections for a scrappy, personalized look.

Linen-Cotton Blends

If you’re ready to take your summer quilts up a notch, a linen-cotton blend is worth trying. Linen is one of the most breathable natural fibers available; it wicks moisture, regulates temperature, and softens beautifully with repeated washing. Blended with cotton, it becomes much more approachable to sew and press than 100% linen while keeping all those warm-weather advantages.

The Right Batting for Lightweight Summer Quilts

The secret to a great summer quilt is choosing the right high-quality batting. The thinner and more breathable your batting, the cooler and drapier your finished quilt will be. Here are the best options:

Low-Loft Cotton Batting

If you love the traditional look and feel of a quilted project but want to keep things summer-friendly, a thin, low-loft 100% cotton batting is your best bet. Cotton breathes well, lies flat, and gives your quilting a soft, subtle texture without trapping heat. It’s also what gives washed quilts that irresistible, gently crinkled look over time.

Bamboo Batting

Bamboo batting is eco-friendly, incredibly soft, and naturally temperature-regulating, making it a great choice for warm sleepers. If you’re sewing a summer quilt for someone who tends to overheat at night, bamboo batting is well worth the upgrade.

Flannel as Batting

A layer of flannel in place of traditional batting is a classic trick that adds a little body and a warm-to-the-touch coziness without significant heat retention. It’s usually a budget-friendly option, too. Just be sure to prewash it first, since flannel tends to shrink more than standard quilting cotton.

Give Yourself a Headstart: Precuts and Quilt Kits

One of the best things about summer quilting is that it’s the perfect season to keep things simple and fun. Precuts and quilt kits are your best friends here.

Start with Precuts

Precut fabrics have already been cut into standard shapes and sizes and bundled by collection, which means the color and print coordination is already done for you. For summer quilts, precuts are a dream. They’re available in several variations, including:

• Charm packs (5″ squares): Perfect for simple patchwork quilts. A classic nine-patch, a pinwheel, or an easy tumbling blocks layout comes together quickly from a single charm pack, with no complicated cutting.
• Jelly rolls (2.5″ strips): Ideal for strip quilts, which cut down the time needed for a seemingly complex design. A jelly roll quilt with minimal quilting and a thin cotton batting is one of the fastest summer projects you can sew, and the results are always striking.
• Fat quarter bundles: You get more fabric to play with and open the door to designs with larger blocks, which, as an added bonus, means fewer seams and a lighter, drapier finished quilt.

Any of these formats pair beautifully with a coordinating solid or low-volume background fabric that lets the prints breathe. Browse the full precut fabric selection to find combinations that feel fresh and summery.

Grab a Quilt Kit

If you want the most streamlined path to a finished summer quilt, a quilt kit is the answer. Every Fat Quarter Shop kit is “FQS Approved,” meaning the team has reviewed it for fabric accuracy, complete instructions, and generous yardage before it ever hits the shelves. In many cases, a Quilty Staffer has stitched the quilt themselves before selling the kit, and if anything isn’t right, they fix it first.

Quilt Kits take the guesswork out of yardage calculations, color pairing, and pattern selection, all the decisions that can slow a project down before you’ve even made a single cut. For a summer quilt, look for kits featuring lighter-weight fabrics, fresh colorways, and simple block designs. A lightweight coverlet for summer can be as easy as opening a kit, following the instructions, and finishing with a light cotton batting for the lightest possible result.

Design Tips for Thin Quilts for Summer

When planning a summer quilt, keep the design on the simpler side. Some great pattern styles for thin quilts for summer include:

• Large half-square triangle or flying geese layouts
• Strip quilts and rail fence blocks
• Nine-patch and pinwheel patterns with generous sashing
• Whole-cloth quilts: a single beautiful piece of fabric, hand- or machine-quilted with an open design

Spacing your quilting lines farther apart also helps. Aim for 2–3 inch intervals rather than tight, dense all-over quilting. The less stitching, the more the quilt can move and breathe, and the lighter it will feel.

Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Quilts

What is a lightweight quilt called?

A summer quilt is the most common term, but you’ll also hear “summer throw” and “summer coverlet.” The term coverlet traditionally refers to a very lightweight bedspread, typically made with a thin batting and a simple quilted design, while a summer quilt is similar but may have a bit more structure. In everyday quilting conversation, the two terms are often used interchangeably.

How light should a summer quilt be, and what’s best for hot sleepers?

In the bedding world, summer-weight quilts are rated at 150–300 GSM (grams per square meter); the lower end of that range is better for hot sleepers or warm climates. The lightest results come from combining a breathable fabric top (linen-cotton blends are especially good here, as they naturally wick moisture and regulate temperature) with a low-loft cotton or bamboo batting. Bamboo is worth calling out for warm sleepers; it’s one of the lightest batting options available and has natural temperature-regulating properties. Avoid polyester batting and thick fleece backings regardless of the season, as both tend to trap heat rather than release it.

What is a summer-weight quilt?

A summer-weight quilt is light enough to sleep under comfortably without overheating but still provides that cozy, covered feeling that makes quilts so beloved. In the bedding industry, the ideal weight for a summer quilt is 150–300 GSM (grams per square meter). In quilting terms, this means lightweight fabrics, thin batting, and an open quilting design that allows air to move through the layers. Think of it as the quilted equivalent of a light cotton sheet.

Can I use any quilt pattern to make a summer quilt?

Mostly yes, but some patterns are better suited than others. The key is to look for designs with larger blocks and less dense piecing, since fewer seams mean less bulk and a lighter, drapier finished quilt. Patterns with lots of small pieces (think tiny half-square triangles or intricate paper piecing) create a lot of seam thickness that can make even a thin quilt feel heavier than expected. Simple designs are natural fits for summer. Precut-friendly patterns are especially great here since they’re usually designed around larger cuts and straightforward construction.

How do I care for a linen-cotton quilt?

Linen-cotton blends are easy to care for, but a little attention goes a long way toward keeping your quilt looking beautiful. Machine-wash cold on a gentle cycle, and tumble dry on low. Better yet, line dry when possible, since linen softens and drapes even more beautifully with air drying. Wash dark or saturated colors separately the first few times to avoid bleeding. One thing to know going in: linen-cotton quilts will wrinkle more than an all-cotton quilt, and that’s completely normal; it’s part of the relaxed, lived-in look that makes them so appealing. A light press with a warm iron (or simply smoothing them out while damp) keeps everything looking neat.

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Get ready for our spooktacular Boo To You Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along filled with sweet surprises and de-frightful fun! Starting Monday, August 3rd, each new week reveals the mysteries of the Boo To You Quilt and Cross Stitch patterns one block and section at a time. Like we’ve done in Halloween Mystery Quilt Alongs past, we won’t reveal the look of the quilt just yet!

The fun continues every Monday with a freshly-frightening FREE quilt block and cross stitch pattern on the Boo To You Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along Supply Page. Then, join us on Tuesdays on our YouTube channel for the weekly quilt block tutorial videos.

If you would rather skip the jump scare and start sewing, our Boo To You Early Access Mystery Quilt Along Downloadable PDF is just the ticket! You’ll get the fabric requirements immediately, giving you plenty of time to round up your materials before the full PDF is delivered on August 3rd. No waiting for the free patterns to release each week, you can treat yourself to the whole pattern and skip the tricks of the mystery!

We hope you have enjoyed these little sneak peeks, but the rest is a mystery! The Boo To You Quilt is a hauntingly cute quilt that finishes at 30.5″ x 33.5″.  With eerie-sistible charm and plenty of hocus pocus, Boo to You is one for the spellbooks! We designed ours with the Purrs & Boos collection by Elena Amo for Moda Fabrics. If you’re beguiled by this collection and want your quilt to be just like ours, you can grab your Boo To You Quilt Kit now!

Boo To You Cross Stitch

The Boo To You Cross Stitch measures 66w x 66h, finishing at 4 3/4″ x 4 3/4″ when stitched on 14 count Aida! If you’re working with a different cloth, you can use our free Cross Stitch Calculator to find your desired size.

The floss and cloth you choose are up to you, but we stitched ours with the Boo To You Classic Colorworks Thread Pack on Chalkboard Black 14 Count Aida by Wichelt Imports. Take your stitching on the go with the Charcoal Mad for Plaid Project bag and travel in style with the Boo To You Enamel Needle Minder.

If you’re already in stitches to start this pattern, our Boo To You Early Access Mystery Stitch Along Downloadable PDF is the treat you have been looking for! You’ll get the supplies list immediately, giving you plenty of time to round up your materials before the full PDF is delivered on August 3rd. No waiting for the free patterns to release each week, you can skip the suspense and get the whole pattern from the jump scare!

Join Boo To You!

As this mystery Quilt and Stitch Along sneaks up behind us… we will keep you updated through social media and here on the blog! EVERYONE can sew and stitch along! To join in, all you have to do is gather your supplies and visit the Boo To You Supplies page each Monday in August to download the free mystery patterns.

Keep up with us by following the hashtags #BooToYouQAL and #BooToYouSAL on Instagram to see and share work from your fellow quilters and stitchers.

If you made Spooky & Sweet, Boo Crew, or Haunted Halloween with us, you know how fun these Halloween mysteries are! Look for the first patterns to release on Monday, August 3rd! We hope you’ll join us, and leave a comment below if you’ve joined in one of our past Halloween mysteries.

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Gazebo by Doug Leko

This week’s designer, Doug Leko, is the prolific quilt designer behind Antler Quilt Designs. This week, he brought us the beginner-level Gazebo Block, made with a handful of half square triangles and some simple piecing! You can join Kimberly for a live sewing tutorial of the Gazebo Block on Friday, July 10th, at 9AM CT, in the Behind The Seams Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel.

Doug is sewing his Sewcialites 3 Quilt with Gathered by Jen Kingwell for Moda Fabrics.

Gazebo Block Pattern and Recommended Paper:

• Sewcialites 3 Block 20 – Gazebo by Doug Leko Free PDF Pattern
• Sewcialites 3 Information Packet Free PDF
• 1″ Half Square Triangle Paper
• 2″ Half Square Triangle Paper
• 3″ Half Square Triangle Paper
• Visit the Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along Supply Page for the patterns for Blocks 1-19

Take a look at the Gazebo Block in all three size options, using different collections! Kimberly sewed the 6″ block using Lyda Rose by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda Fabrics, Gina Tell (@gina_tell_threadgraffiti) made the 3″ block in Wild Honey by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics, and Pat Sloan (@quilterpatsloan) pieced her 9″ block with Rosie by Fig Tree Quilts for Moda Fabrics.

Three of our Quilty Staffers are joining in and making the 9″ blocks using Blueprint by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, American Gatherings III by Primitive Gatherings for Moda Fabrics, and In the Garden by Corey Yoder for Moda Fabrics.

Ready to chat? Meet us in the Sewcialites Lounge

Meet your fellow Sewcialites by joining the Sewcialites Lounge on Facebook (where we will also be posting weekly updates and where you can ask questions).

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, and share your progress with the #Sewcialites3 hashtag so we can see and share your work! We hope to see you back here on the blog on Friday, July 17th, for the twenty-first block release of our Sewcialites 3 Quilt Along!

Happy Quilting!

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Block One of the Haven Quilt has its sails set for the brightest star in the sky! We’re sewing ours with the True Love collection designed by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics. You can make one just like ours when you purchase the Haven Quilt Kit!

Want to make yours with a different fabric? Check out the Haven Quilt Fabric Requirements on the Haven Quilt and Stitch Along Product Page to make one with your own fabrics. With just four printed fabrics and a background, the color options are limitless. So, shop your stash or shop one of your favorite new collections today—we can’t wait to see what you make.

We also have three of our Quilty Staffers sewing along with different collections to get your creative mind dreaming of all the design possibilities. Click on the photos below to see all the fabric details!

Sew Along with Kimberly!

On Thursday, July 9th, join Kimberly in a pre-recorded video as she sews block one of the Haven Quilt. Whether you’re sewing along with us or just love to tune in and share in the quilty fun, we’re excited to have you there!

Our Haven Quilt and Cross Stitch Patterns benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South Texas. As we sail closer to our 13th Annual Charity Quilt Along, we are excited for the life-changing impact this sewing community can make and are inspired by the stories of the children who have been granted life-changing Wishes.

Last year, we had the special opportunity to host Justin’s Wish Party. The time spent with Justin and his family was a bright spot in our year, and we had so much fun hearing about all the fun things they planned to do during their trip to Disney!

Special Donor Gift!

The first 500 donors to donate an amount of $75 or more will receive a special limited edition Haven Bear as a thank-you gift! This sweet bear comes with embroidered foot pads and a darling bowtie and will only be available to those who donate to the Haven fundraiser this year. For each bear we send to a donor, we will also send one to a Make-A-Wish child, so it’s a gift that keeps giving!

With every donation, we are closer to our goal of granting ten wishes and closer to awarding each special surprise.

Our quilty community never ceases to amaze us with its kindness and big-hearted generosity. We know how meaningful it is to come together for this cause, and we’re so grateful for every donation, no matter the size, that helps bring a child’s wish to life.

Fat Quarter Shop and Moda Fabrics are once again teaming up to match up to $30,000 in donations. With our amazing community pitching in, we know that hitting our $100,000 goal is on the horizon!

Stardust Cross Stitch

Each year, we enjoy stitching the coordinating cross stitch pattern for the charity quilt pattern, and the scattered stars and added texture in the Haven Cross Stitch Pattern make it a must-stitch! With five colors of embroidery floss hand-picked to coordinate with the quilt, you will be sew excited to get stitching Part One of the Haven Cross Stitch Pattern.

Visit the Haven Quilt and Stitch Along page to find all the cross stitch details and bookmark it to easily check back for both pattern releases! You will also find all the notions you need from stitching to finishing in one convenient spot.

Quilt and Stitch Along with Us to Support Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas

Right-click the badges above to download and share to show you’re participating in the Haven fun. EVERYONE can sew along, and we hope you will!

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates, or join Kimberly’s Stitch Squad Facebook Group, a supportive group of quilters and stitchers. Get inspired and share with #HavenQAL and #HavenSAL on Instagram

Don’t forget – you can find all the patterns and videos for the charity quilt along right here on this Haven Quilt Along page, so bookmark it for quick reference. We hope to see you back here on Thursday, July 23rd, for Part 2 of the Haven Pattern Releases of our 2026 Haven Charity Quilt Along!

Until then, Happy Quilting!

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Week Two Video Tutorial

Join Kimberly on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel as she sews Week Two of the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt.

Weekly Patterns and Supplies Roundup

You can find everything you need for your Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt and Cross Stitch on the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt and Cross Stitch Along Supplies Page and below:

Quilt Patterns and Supplies

• Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along Week One FREE PDF Pattern
• Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along Week Two FREE PDF Pattern
• Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt Along Fabric Requirements
• Jolly Tree Farm Quilt Kit

Cross Stitch Patterns and Supplies

• Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Stitch Along Part One Cross Stitch FREE PDF Pattern
• Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Stitch Along Part Two Cross Stitch FREE PDF Pattern
• Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Stitch Along Supply List
• Jolly Tree Farm Classic Colorworks Thread Pack
• Pale Gray Gingham 14 Count Aida by Fabric Flair
• Charcoal Mad for Plaid Project Bag
• Jolly Tree Farm Enamel Needle Minder

Join Us for the Jolly Tree Farm Mystery Quilt and Stitch Along!

With weekly releases and a forest of fun ahead, we are keeping you updated on social media and here on the blog! EVERYONE can sew and stitch along! To join in, all you have to do is gather your supplies and visit the Jolly Tree Farm Supplies page each Monday in July to download the free mystery patterns.

Follow the hashtags #JollyTreeFarmQAL and #JollyTreeFarmSAL on Instagram to keep up with us and see and share work from your fellow quilters and stitchers.

If you made Evergreen, Christmastime, Star of Wonder, or Up On The Rooftop with us, you know how fun these holiday mysteries are! Come back here next week, Tuesday, July 14th, for the week three release!

We hope you’ll join us!

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The surprises in the July Sew Sampler box are all ready to help you crush your creative projects this summer! 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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In timeless hues of reds, whites, and blues, the July 4 Forever Simply Stamps pattern is the perfect 4.5″ x 4.5″ project to display year after year as a way to remember this monumental anniversary! Ours was stitched on Vintage Blue Whisper 14 Count Aida by Zweigart and finished on our exclusive Soft White Scalloped Wooden Easel. Here is what you will need to stitch yours:

July 4 Forever Supplies

• July 4 Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• July 4 Forever Simply Stamps DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Vintage Blue Whisper 14 Count Aida 18″ x 21″ Cross Stitch Cloth

Simply Stamps Series Roundup

All the patterns in the Simply Stamps Series are available only as low-priced PDFs, so you can click, print, and stitch at the drop of a needle! You can find all of the fun designs in this series and the available thread packs by searching for ‘Simply Stamps’ at Fat Quarter Shop. Have fun browsing the series below!

Hope Forever Simply Stamps

• Hope Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Hope Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• White 25 Count Lugana by Zweigart
• White Beaded 4.75″ Square Frame

Honey Forever Simply Stamps

• Honey Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Honey Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Sugar Cookie 14 Count Aida by The Digi Stitchery
• White Beaded 4.75″ Square Frame

Bloom Forever Simply Stamps

• Bloom Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Bloom Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Antique White 14 Count Aida by Wichelt Imports
• White Beaded 4.75″ Square Frame

Stitch Forever Simply Stamps

• Stitch Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Quilt & Stitch Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• White 14 Count Aida by Wichelt Imports
• Lori Holt 9″ x 9″ Vintage Wooden Board

Quilt Forever Simply Stamps

• Quilt Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Quilt & Stitch Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• White 14 Count Aida by Wichelt Imports
• Lori Holt 9″ x 9″ Vintage Wooden Board

Merry Forever Simply Stamps

• Merry Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Merry Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Beanstalk 14 Count Aida by Fiber on a Whim
• Soft White Scalloped Wooden Easel

Thanks Forever Simply Stamps

• Thanks Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Thanks Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Earth 14 Count Aida by Fiber on a Whim
• Soft White Scalloped Wooden Easel

Spooky Forever Simply Stamps

• Spooky Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Spooky Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Pebble 25 Count Lugana Evenweave by Lori Holt for Zweigart
• Stitching with the Housewives Black 1.5″ Buffalo Plaid Wired Ribbon
• Soft White Scalloped Wooden Easel

Spring Forever Simply Stamps

• Spring Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Spring Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Heritage 25 Count Lugana by Lori Holt for Zweigart
• Soft White Scalloped Wooden Easel

Love Forever Simply Stamps

• Love Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Love Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Kimberly’s Pink Gingham 14 Count Aida by Fabric Flair

Fall Forever Simply Stamps

• Fall Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• Fall Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Natural Rustico 14 Count Aida by Wichelt Imports

USA Forever Simply Stamps

• USA Forever Simply Stamps Downloadable PDF Pattern
• USA Forever DMC Thread Pack & Floss Flower Thread Bobbins
• Shadow 25 Count Lugana by Lori Holt for Zweigart

Stitch and Share With Us!

Many of our Simply Stamps patterns have been released or stitched as part of some of our favorite Stitch Alongs. Be sure to bookmark the Stitch Alongs page and check back regularly, so you don’t miss any stitchy fun!

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. Get inspired and share with #SimplyStampsSAL on Instagram, and be sure to tag us so we can see and share your work!

Happy Stitching!

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New Start Date: Friday, July 9th, 2026

This change ensures we’ll have everything in place to start sewing together this summer! If this is your first time hearing about this quilt and stitch along, visit the Haven Quilt and Stitch Along page to learn everything you need to know to participate.

If you haven’t reserved your Haven Quilt Kit, there is still time to do so!

Thank you so much for your patience, and we can’t wait to quilt and stitch with you soon!

Grab the Special Donor Gift While They’re Still Available!

The first 500 donors to donate an amount of $75 or more will receive a special limited edition Haven Bear as a thank-you gift! This sweet bear comes with embroidered foot pads and a darling bowtie and will only be available to those who donate to the Haven fundraiser this year. For each bear we send to a donor, we will also send one to a Make-A-Wish child, so it’s a gift that keeps giving!

Our $100,000 Goal!

Our quilty community never ceases to amaze us with its kindness and big-hearted generosity. We know how meaningful it is to come together for this cause, and we’re so grateful for every donation, no matter the size, that helps bring a child’s wish to life.

Fat Quarter Shop and Moda Fabrics are once again teaming up to match up to $30,000 in donations. With our amazing community pitching in, we know that hitting our $100,000 goal is on the horizon!

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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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