The Little Birdie Table Topper: Your Next Quick Quilt As You Go Project

Amanda Wilson · 2026-09-07

You know that feeling when you want to make something cute and seasonal, but you don't have weeks to spend on a full-size quilt? That's exactly where the Little Birdie Table Topper comes in. It's the latest addition to the Quilt As You Go family, and it might just be the perfect little project to dress up your table. The best part? The pattern is included as a free printed pattern with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. So if you've already got the template, you're halfway there. If not, this might be the nudge you need to give Quilt As You Go a try. ### What You'll Need to Get Started Before you dive in, let's gather your supplies. Here's the short list: - 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 That's it. No fancy machine feet or specialty rulers. Just a few notions that make the process smooth and enjoyable. ### Precuts That Play Nice One of the things I love about Quilt As You Go is how well it works with precuts. You can use Layer Cakes, Charm Packs, or Jolly Bars – whatever you've got in your stash. There's even a free Size Guide PDF you can download to figure out exactly how many precuts and batting squares you'll need for different quilt sizes. Handy, right? For our sample, we used Birch & Willow by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. It's a gorgeous collection, and if you want to make one just like ours, that's the fabric to grab. ### How to Sew the Little Birdie Table Topper Kimberly walks you through the entire process in the video tutorial. She shows you how to use the Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template step by step. And here's a fun bonus: she also points out all the classic quilt blocks you can make with this same template. So it's not just a one-trick pony – it's a versatile tool that'll earn its keep in your sewing room. This project is beginner-friendly. If you've been wanting to try Quilt As You Go but felt intimidated, this is a great place to start. You'll be flying through it in no time. ### Just Wait to See What's Next We've got tons of cute patterns and video tutorials coming soon featuring the other Quilt As You Go Templates. So if you've been thinking about stocking up, now's a good time. Use up some of your stash, get familiar with these notions, and before you know it, you'll have a stack of new favorite quilts. We can't wait to see what you create. When you share your projects, tag @FatQuarterShop in your photos so we don't miss a thing. Happy quilting!