The Little Birdie Table Topper That'll Make Your Tables Sing

Emily Williams · 2026-09-07

There's something special about a table topper that instantly makes a room feel pulled together. And the Little Birdie Table Topper? It's one of those rare projects that looks like you spent weeks on it — but actually comes together in an afternoon. If you've been curious about Quilt As You Go (QAYG) but weren't sure where to start, this is your sign to dive in. ### What Makes the Little Birdie Table Topper So Beginner-Friendly First, the pattern is **free** with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. No hunting for downloads, no extra cost. Just grab the template and you're set. Second, it's small. We're talking table topper small — not a queen-size quilt that takes over your living room for months. That means you get the satisfaction of finishing something beautiful without the commitment of a giant project. And third? Kimberly walks you through the entire thing in a free video tutorial. Step by step. No guesswork. ### Supplies You'll Need Here's your shopping 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 That's it. Five items, and you're ready to fly. ### Precuts That Play Nice With This Template One of the best things about the QAYG Templates? They're designed to work with precuts you probably already have in your stash. - **Layer Cakes** (10-inch squares) - **Charm Packs** (5-inch squares) - **Jolly Bars** (5 x 10-inch rectangles) Not sure how many precuts you need for different quilt sizes? There's a free Quilt As You Go Templates Size Guide PDF that breaks it all down. Download it once, and you'll never have to guess again. For our sample, we used **Birch & Willow by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics**. If you want to recreate the exact look, that's your fabric line. ### Watch Kimberly's Step-by-Step Tutorial In the video, Kimberly doesn't just show you how to make the table topper — she also points out all the classic quilt blocks this template can create. That's the hidden bonus here. Once you learn the technique, you're not just making one project. You're unlocking a whole library of block designs. > "This beginner-friendly notion will have you flying through this project in no time." — and honestly? That's not an exaggeration. ### Why Quilt As You Go Is Worth Your Time Traditional quilting means piecing the top, then basting, then quilting, then binding. QAYG flips that. You quilt each section as you go, which means: - Less bulk to wrestle through your machine - Faster finishes - Instant gratification (you see quilting happen in real time) - Easier to manage on a standard sewing machine If you've ever felt intimidated by free-motion quilting a full-size quilt, this method sidesteps that entirely. ### What's Coming Next There are more QAYG patterns and video tutorials on the way. So if you fall in love with this template — and you probably will — stock up now. Use up some of that fabric stash you've been hoarding. Get comfortable with the notion. And when you finish your Little Birdie Table Topper (or any QAYG project), share it. Tag the community so we can all see what you made. There's nothing better than watching a pattern come alive in someone else's hands. So grab your template, pick your favorite Layer Cake, and let's make something beautiful for your table. You've got this.