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

David Williams · 2026-09-07

### Little Birdie Table Topper: The Quilt As You Go Project You'll Want to Start Today Have you ever wanted to add a handmade touch to your table without spending weeks on a full quilt? The Little Birdie Table Topper is exactly that project. It's quick, it's charming, and it comes together with a technique that feels almost like magic. Best of all, the pattern is included as a free printed insert with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. So if you're ready to try something new, keep reading. We'll walk you through the supplies and share a video tutorial that breaks down every step. ### What You'll Need to Get Started Before you dive in, gather your supplies. Here's the full list for the Little Birdie Table Topper: - 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 If you're new to Quilt As You Go, don't worry. These notions make the process smooth and beginner-friendly. And if you want to see all the available templates and their accompanying tools, check out our earlier blog post on the Big Bubble Crib Quilt. ### Precuts That Play Well With This Template One of the best things about Quilt As You Go templates is how well they work with precuts. For the Little Birdie Table Topper, you can use: - Layer Cakes - Charm Packs - Jolly Bars Want to know exactly how many precuts and batting squares you need for different quilt sizes? Download the free Quilt As You Go Templates Size Guide PDF. It takes the guesswork out of planning. For our sample, we used Birch & Willow by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. 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 below, Kimberly walks you through the entire process of making the Little Birdie Table Topper using the Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. She also points out all the classic quilt blocks you can create with this template. It's a beginner-friendly notion that will have you flying through this project in no time. > "Quilt As You Go is like assembling a puzzle where every piece is already quilted. You just stitch them together and watch your project grow." — Kimberly ### What's Coming Next? We have tons of cute patterns and video tutorials coming soon that feature 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. Before you know it, you'll be making your new favorite quilts. We can't wait to see all the creative ways you choose to use the Quilt As You Go Templates. Be sure to tag @FatQuarterShop in your photos so we don't miss a thing. Stay connected to Fat Quarter Shop for more inspiration and updates.