What We Discovered at h+h Americas 2026 That Will Change Your Quilting

Michael Taylor · 2026-10-03

We just returned from h+h Americas in Houston, and our camera roll is overflowing with quilts, fabrics, and fresh inspiration. The show floor was buzzing with designers, makers, and new collections that we can't wait to share. Here's a peek at what caught our eye and what you can look forward to in the coming months. ### Starting at Sample It We kicked things off at Sample It, and Kimberly, as always, found a few treasures to bring home. She snagged the Cozy Collection by Stacy Lee Creative, a new line from Elizabeth Hartman, and a handful of other fun finds. It's the perfect way to get a first look at what's trending. ### Around the Show Floor At Art Gallery Fabrics, Kimberly spotted some denim fabrics from The Denim Studio that she loved as potential 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! ### 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. 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 these fabrics and finished projects together is always one of our favorite parts of attending a show like h+h Americas. > "Seeing fabrics in person can spark completely new ideas." ### 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 can't 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!