What's Really Inside the August Sew Sampler Box

Robert Johnson · 2026-10-19

If you've been waiting to see what landed in this month's Sew Sampler box, you're in for a treat. August brings a whole lot of sunshine, a brand-new tool worth getting excited about, and one exclusive template set that quilters are already planning projects around. Let's walk through everything, piece by piece. ### Adrift Sunshine & Dandelions Fat Quarter Bundle First up is the Adrift Sunshine & Dandelions Fat Quarter Bundle by Traci Reed for Riley Blake Designs. Think wispy dandelions, fluttering butterflies, and honeycomb prints in buttery yellow, sky blue, sage green, and classic navy. It's the kind of collection that feels like a slow walk through wildflowers on a warm afternoon. The colors play nicely together, so you can mix prints without overthinking it. ### 8" x 8" Sew-In Interfacing (10 Pack) Every project needs a solid base, and Lori Holt's 8" x 8" Sew-In Interfacing delivers exactly that. This 10-pack of precut, light-to-medium-weight, non-fusible squares is a favorite of both Lori Holt and Kimberly Jolly. - Great for string quilts and small piecing jobs - Precut, so there's no measuring or trimming - Non-fusible, which gives you more control on curves and appliqué Prep stays quick, which means more time actually sewing. ### Sew Simple Shaper by Lori Holt Here's the new tool everyone's buzzing about. Lori Holt's Sew Simple Shaper has two ball point ends in different sizes, and it's built to gently define curves, smooth edges, and shape appliqué points without harming your fabric. Quilts, bags, appliqué projects. It handles all of them and gives you a cleaner, more polished finish. If you've ever struggled to get a crisp point on a butterfly wing, this is the tool that fixes that. ### 3-Piece Butterfly Appliqué Template Set (Exclusive) This one's a Sew Sampler exclusive, made specifically for the Adrift Appliqué Quilt Pattern. Three butterfly templates let you scatter a little magic across your finished quilt, then carry the same touch onto pillows, wall hangings, and table toppers. ### Small 60wt Cornflower Confetti Cotton Thread WonderFil's Cornflower Confetti Cotton Thread matches the blue prints in the Sunshine & Dandelions collection beautifully. It's fine 100% cotton, so it's ideal for precise piecing. Your seams stay crisp and the thread blends right into the quilt. > "Good thread doesn't announce itself. It just makes everything else look better." A finishing kit is also available if you want to complete the full look. ### Adrift Quilt Pattern by Fat Quarter Shop (Exclusive) The Adrift Appliqué Quilt Pattern brings playful diamonds together with graceful butterfly appliqué. It's light, cheerful, and full of movement, and it's a nice project for slowing down and enjoying the process. ### Sew Sampler Vault Pattern Feelin' Pine is this month's Vault pattern, and it features a cheerful forest of pieced pine trees in a timeless design. Two size options are included, so you can stitch a cozy quilt that fits your space. ### 2026 Spooled Block #5 Quilt Along Pattern Sew Sampler members get Block #5 of the 2026 Spooled Quilt Along first. Each new block reveals a little more of the overall design, and this one keeps the mystery moving forward. ### The Bottom Line August is a strong month if you love appliqué. The butterfly templates and the Sew Simple Shaper work together, and the fabric collection gives you a color palette that's easy to build around. Pull out your machine, set aside an afternoon, and enjoy it.