What Fat Quarter Shop Found at h+h Americas 2026 Will Inspire Your Next Quilt

Felix Braun · 2026-10-03

We just got back from h+h Americas in Houston, and our camera roll is bursting with quilts, fabrics, designers, and enough inspiration to keep us stitching for months. The show floor was buzzing with energy, and we spent our days catching up with friends in the quilting industry while getting a sneak peek at new collections, patterns, and products coming soon. If you couldn't make it, don't worry—we're sharing the highlights so you can feel like you were right there with us. ### Starting at Sample It We kicked things off at Sample It, and Kimberly, as always, found a few treasures to bring home. She picked up the Cozy Collection by Stacy Lee Creative, a new collection from Elizabeth Hartman, and a couple of other fun finds. Sample It is always a great way to get your hands on new fabrics before they hit the shelves, and this year did not disappoint. ### Around the Show Floor At Art Gallery Fabrics, Kimberly spotted some denim fabrics from The Denim Studio that she immediately 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 is a huge fan of 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. We loved all the little houses, gardens, and details throughout the quilt, and we're looking forward to working with Wendy on more projects. You can reserve the pattern now, so keep an eye out for that. ### Riley Blake Designs at h+h We always love seeing what's 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. > "The best part of h+h is seeing the quilting community come together and share their passion. It's like a family reunion with fabric!" – Kimberly ### Until Next Time, h+h Americas! We came home from Houston with lots of inspiration and even more ideas for what's 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!