Little Birdie Table Topper: Your Next Quilt As You Go Obsession

Eleanor Vance · 2026-09-07

You know that feeling when a project looks complicated but turns out to be ridiculously easy? That's exactly what happened when I first tried the Little Birdie Table Topper. It's part of the Quilt As You Go family, and honestly, it might be the most beginner-friendly one yet. ### What Makes This Table Topper So Special The Little Birdie Table Topper adds a touch of seasonal charm to any table without demanding weeks of your time. The pattern comes free with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template, so you're not hunting down separate instructions. And if you've never tried Quilt As You Go before, don't worry. This is the perfect place to start. Kimberly walks you through the entire process in a free video tutorial. She doesn't just show you how to make the topper; she also points out all the classic quilt blocks you can create with the same template. Talk about getting more bang for your buck. ### Supplies You'll Need Before you dive in, gather these items: - Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template - 10-inch squares – 12 pack of 80/20 Silky Blend Happy Cloud Quilt Batting - Sewline Blue Fabric Water Soluble Glue Pen - Clover Blue Water Soluble Marker - Fiskars 10.5-inch Easy Action Pinking Shears You'll also want to check the free Quilt As You Go Templates Size Guide PDF. It tells you exactly how many precuts and batting squares you need for different quilt sizes. No more guessing. ### Precuts That Play Nice The template works with several precut sizes: - Layer Cakes - Charm Packs - Jolly Bars We used Birch & Willow by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics in our sample. If you want to make one just like ours, that's the fabric line to grab. ### How to Sew the Little Birdie Table Topper In the video, Kimberly breaks down every step. She starts with the template, shows how to position your fabric and batting, and then demonstrates the quilting-as-you-go method. The best part? You're quilting and piecing at the same time, which means no tedious basting or pinning later. She also mentions how this template can make classic blocks like Nine-Patch, Four-Patch, and more. So once you've mastered the table topper, you can scale up to a full quilt without learning a new tool. > "I've been quilting for over a decade, and I still reach for my Quilt As You Go templates when I want a quick, satisfying project." – Kimberly ### What's Coming Next We've got tons of cute patterns and video tutorials in the works featuring other Quilt As You Go Templates. So stock up on your favorites, dig into your stash, and get comfortable with this notion. Before you know it, you'll have a stack of handmade quilts you're proud to show off. We can't wait to see what you create. Tag @FatQuarterShop in your photos so we don't miss a thing. And stay connected for more tips, tutorials, and inspiration. Happy quilting!