Inside the August Sew Sampler Box: Vault Patterns and a Quilt Along Surprise

Emily Davis · 2026-08-06

Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and get ready for all of your dandelion wishes to come true in the August 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-inch 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! ### Spooled Quilt Along Fabric Requirements and Conversions 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. Here's a quick rundown of what you'll need to get started: - **Fabric kit**: The complete Spooled Quilt Kit includes all the Petals and Polka Dots fabrics you'll need, so you can skip the math and start sewing. - **Background fabric**: You'll need about 3.5 yards of a solid cream or white for the background blocks. - **Binding and backing**: Plan for another 0.5 yard for binding and 4 yards for backing fabric. - **Batting**: A 60-inch by 60-inch piece of batting will give you plenty of room to quilt your 54.5-inch square top. ### Why Join Now? If you've been on the fence about subscribing, this is the perfect moment. Not only do you get the August box with its delightful surprises, but you also secure your spot for the full year of Vault Patterns and the rest of the Spooled Quilt Along blocks. Think of it this way: each month, you're getting a carefully curated selection of fabrics, notions, and patterns, plus that exclusive Vault pattern at no extra cost. That's a lot of value for your subscription dollar, especially when you consider the cost of buying these patterns separately. ### Sign Up for Sew Sampler! Ready to join the fun? Head over to the Sew Sampler page to sign up before the cutoff date. Once you're in, you'll be part of a community that's been stitching together for a decade. ### 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! Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop for all your quilting needs, and we'll see you in the sewing room!