The Quilts I'm Making in 2027 (And Why You'll Want to Join In)

Amanda Johnson · 2026-11-05

With the new year right around the corner, it's time to line up another year of quilty adventures. I've spent the last few weeks sketching, planning, and yes, buying way more fabric than I probably should. Below you'll find the projects I'm excited to start (and ready to finish) throughout the year. Oh, and one quick heads-up: I'll be sharing all my sewing plans for the year ahead in a fun Friday Livestream on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Channel on November 6th, 2026. Grab a coffee and join me. ### Sweet Woven Stars Sampler – 2027 Scrap Quilt This one runs all through 2027, and it's my scrap-busting project. I'm using each fabric only once, in shades of pink, green, blue, and yellow. No dark, brown, or gray fabrics allowed. It's like a color party on a quilt top. You'll need the Sweet Woven Stars 2027 Scrap Quilt Pattern (FREE PDF) and the Woven Star Quilt Block Foundation Paper Pad Set. For the background, I'm going with Coriander Seeds White on White X Print Yardage (SKU# 29146-11). Finished size: 60.5" x 78.5" ### A Quilting Life Block of the Month 2027 Running January through December 2027, this one is a year-long commitment, but a lovely one. I'm using the Cath Kidston Signature Collection Fat Quarter Bundle by Cath Kidston for Riley Blake Designs, with Magic Dot Cloud Yardage (SKU# 5230-39) for the background. More details will be announced as we go, so keep an eye out. ### Riley Blake Designs Block Challenge 2027 Kicking off in January 2027, this challenge is always a good time. Here's my supply list: - Charmed & Treasured Half Yard Bundle by Kassidy Grace for Riley Blake Designs - Background: Charmed & Treasured Latte Bows Yardage (SKU# C18163-Latte) and Charmed & Treasured Latte Lottie Yardage (SKU# C18167-Latte) - Sashing: Charmed & Treasured Doe Bows Yardage (SKU# C18163-Doe) - Binding: Charmed & Treasured Gray Evergreen Yardage (SKU# C18166-Gray) - Backing: Charmed & Treasured Latte Main Yardage (SKU# C18160-Latte) Finished size: 76" x 76" ### Daisy Chain Tablerunner Sew Along Mondays in January 2027. Short, sweet, and perfect for using up those Lori Holt prints you've been hoarding. I'm using the Daisy Chain Downloadable PDF Quilt and Runner Pattern by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet (also available as a printed pattern), plus the Daisy Chain Runner Sew Along Fabric Requirements and Schedule FREE PDF, a Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive. And the Denim & Daisy Fat Quarter Bundle by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. Finished size: 30.5" x 84.5" ### Midsummer Row Along with Sherri & Chelsi January 21 – April 29, 2027. I'm mixing and matching rows from the Hometown Summer Row Downloadable PDF Quilt Pattern by A Quilting Life Designs and the Together Downloadable PDF Quilt Pattern by Chelsi Stratton Designs. The fabric is the Midsummer Fat Quarter Bundle by Sherri & Chelsi for Moda Fabrics. Finished size: 51.5" x 61.5" ### Love Language A quick one: January 25 – February 12, 2027. The FREE Love Language Quilt Pattern by Fat Quarter Shop drops January 4, 2027. I'm pairing it with the Love Language Quilt Kit featuring Je T'aime by Stacy Iest Hsu for Moda Fabrics. Finished size: 24.5" x 28.5" ### Garden Dalliance Sampler Sew Along Starting February 2027. I'll be using the Garden Dalliance Sampler Quilt Book by Shelley Cavanna. More details coming soon, but I'm already excited. ### Vintage Block Along March 2027 – February 2028, kicking off for National Quilting Month. This is a big one. I'm using the Vintage Block Along Quilt Book by Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet, the Vintage Block Along Quilt Kit Reservation featuring Family Reunion by Lori Holt, and the Family Reunion Half Yard Bundle by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. For background, I'm starting with one 10-yard bolt of Bee Cross Stitch White Pebble Yardage (SKU# C747-Pebble). And no, I'm not using the backgrounds in the kit. Finished size: 90.5" x 108.5" ### Heart to Sew Quilt Along April 1 – April 29, 2027. I'll be using the Heart to Sew Quilt Pattern FREE PDF by Riley Blake Designs. Short, sweet, and full of heart. So that's the plan. It's a lot, I know. But honestly, having a year full of projects mapped out is one of my favorite feelings. It gives me something to look forward to on the quiet evenings and something to celebrate when a top finally comes together. If you're quilting along with any of these, I'd love to hear about it. And don't forget to tune in on November 6th for the full livestream breakdown.