Little Birdie Table Topper: The Quilt As You Go Project Everyone's Talking About

Emily Williams · 2026-09-07

### A Charming Table Topper You Can Actually Finish in a Weekend Ever wanted to add a handmade touch to your table without committing to a full-size quilt? The Little Birdie Table Topper is exactly that project. It's quick, it's cute, and it comes together with the help of a specialized template that makes the whole process feel almost effortless. This pattern is included as a free printed pattern with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. So if you've been curious about the Quilt As You Go method, this is a perfect starting point. And if you're already a fan, you'll love how fast this one flies off your sewing machine. ### What You'll Need to Get Started Before you dive in, gather your supplies. Here's the short list: - Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template - 10" 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" Easy Action Pinking Shears You'll also want to check out the free Quilt As You Go Templates Size Guide PDF. It helps you figure out how many precuts and batting squares you need for different quilt sizes. Handy, right? ### Precuts That Play Nice The Little Birdie template works with several popular precuts: - Layer Cakes - Charm Packs - Jolly Bars We used Birch & Willow by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics for our sample. If you want to make one just like ours, that's the fabric line to grab. ### Watch Kimberly's Step-by-Step Video In the video tutorial, Kimberly walks you through the entire process of making the Little Birdie Table Topper. She also points out all the classic quilt blocks this template can create. It's beginner-friendly, so even if you've never tried Quilt As You Go before, you'll be flying through this project in no time. > "This template makes it so easy to get perfect points and a polished finish—even if you're new to quilting." — Kimberly ### More Quilt As You Go Goodness Is Coming We've got tons of cute patterns and video tutorials in the works featuring the other Quilt As You Go Templates. So stock up on them now, use up some of your stash, and get familiar with this amazing notion. You'll be making your new favorite quilts before you know it. And when you do, we'd love to see what you create. Tag @FatQuarterShop in your photos so we don't miss a thing. ### Stay in the Loop Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop for more inspiration, tips, and tutorials. Happy quilting!