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

Sabine Fischer · 2026-09-07

### A Table Topper That'll Make You Smile Ever finish a quilt project and immediately want to make something else? That's exactly how I felt after trying the Little Birdie Table Topper. It's the latest Quilt As You Go project that's been flying around the quilting community, and for good reason. This little guy adds a touch of seasonal charm to any table, and the best part? It comes as a free printed pattern with your Little Birdie Quilt As You Go Template. If you're ready to spread your wings and give it a try, stick around. I'll walk you through the supplies you'll need and share a fantastic video tutorial that breaks down the whole process step by step. ### What You'll Need to Get Started Before you dive in, let's gather your supplies. If you've used Quilt As You Go templates before, you probably have some of these already. If not, no worries—they're easy to find. - 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. Simple, right? The template does most of the heavy lifting, so you don't need a ton of specialized tools. ### Precuts That Play Nicely 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 have in your stash. Just download the free Quilt As You Go Templates Size Guide to figure out how many precuts and batting squares you'll need for different quilt sizes. For our sample, we used Birch & Willow by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. It's a gorgeous collection that gives the topper a fresh, modern look. If you want to make one just like ours, that's the fabric 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 this template can easily create. It's beginner-friendly, so even if you're new to Quilt As You Go, you'll be flying through this project in no time. > "Quilt As You Go is like a little magic trick—you piece and quilt at the same time, and before you know it, you've got a finished project." ### What's Coming Next? We've got 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. You'll be making your new favorite quilts before you know it. We can't wait to see all the creative ways you 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 tips!