What We Found at h+h Americas That You'll Want to Sew

Wouter van Dijk · 2026-10-03

We just got back from h+h Americas in Houston, and our camera roll is overflowing with quilts, fabrics, and ideas. The show floor was packed with inspiration, and we spent our time catching up with friends in the quilting industry and getting a closer look at new collections, patterns, and products coming soon. Here are a few highlights from our trip. ### Starting at Sample It We kicked things off at Sample It, and of course, Kimberly found a few things to bring home. She picked up the Cozy Collection by Stacy Lee Creative, a new collection from Elizabeth Hartman, and a few other fun finds along the way. It's always exciting to see what catches her eye first. ### Around the Show Floor At Art Gallery Fabrics, Kimberly spotted some denim fabrics (The Denim Studio) she 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 loves 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 of the little houses, gardens, and details throughout the quilt, and we are looking forward to working with Wendy on more projects to come. ### Riley Blake Designs at h+h We always love seeing what is 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. ### Until Next Time, h+h Americas! We came home from Houston with lots of inspiration and even more ideas for what is 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!