Cherrywood Fabrics delivers a stunning array of hand-dyed cottons, each piece a half-yard of pure inspiration. The deep, saturated hues are perfect for adding a pop of color to any quilt, and their quality makes them ideal for intricate paper piecing techniques.

The FQS Sew Sampler for January 2026 brings a delightful theme, ‘Buttons & Bows: Blue Skies’, capturing the essence of serene and cheerful quilting projects. This month’s highlight is the Junior Layer Cake by Camille Roskelley for Moda Fabrics, offering a beautiful selection of pre-cut fabrics in soothing blues and whites. These fabrics are perfect for crafting quilts that evoke the calmness of a clear sky, making them ideal for both beginners and seasoned quilters looking to add a touch of tranquility to their creations.

Overall, I really enjoyed this month’s Sew Sampler. I love that the box introduced a quilt-as-you-go technique I haven’t used much, while still including beautiful, usable fabrics and practical notions. The fabrics are high quality, the tools feel thoughtfully chosen, and everything works together as a complete project rather than a random assortment. For January, I paid $37.35 including shipping and taxes, and the total value of the items in the box was $64.66, which makes this a solid value for me. Even when I don’t make every pattern exactly as intended, Sew Sampler consistently gives me ideas, inspiration, and materials I can use across multiple projects—and that’s what keeps it worth it in my quilting routine.

This year marks the United States’ 250th anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than sewing together? Fat Quarter Shop is hosting a year-long Celebrating 250 Years of America Quilt Along that runs from February 2026 through February 2027, and quilters of all levels are invited to participate.

The project features the patriotic Peppermint Rose Quilt from the Celebrate with Quilts book by Lissa Alexander and Susan Ache, finishing at 66.5″ × 66.5″, with a free PDF of fabric requirements and the sew-along schedule available to download.

Fabric bundles (like the Rosie Fat Quarter Bundle by Fig Tree & Co. for Moda) and yardage for backgrounds, blocks, and borders are ready to order, and the quilt along invites you to connect with fellow quilters by sharing your progress on social media using #CelebratingAmericaQAL.

🎉 If you’re inspired by classic sampler quilts and want a year-long project to look forward to, this is a must-sew event! Whether you prefer traditional stars and blocks or want to create a patriotic heirloom quilt, this sew-along offers both structure and creative freedom.