Fabric Cafe Tops I’ve Made January 2026

In January of this year I tested two 5 yard quilt patterns that Fabric Cafe revealed on May 12, 2026. Today I’m sharing these tops and I’ve included a few tips.

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In My Sewing Room This Weekend  – 8/16/2026

Saturday started with sleeping in a bit and a Overnight Breakfast Casserole.

I’ve become one of those cooks – you know the type, no recipe or measurements. Just throw things together and cook it until it’s done.

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The Week That Was – 8/14/2026

I am basically a homebody and would be very content to stay at home. I try to consolidate any trips into one or two days each week.

Now that I’m not longer adding two days running to PT I almost feel like I have two more days in my week!

Monday was errands and Thursday was Stitching Group and the rest of the week I was at home. We took advantage of the extra time to catch up on some housework.

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Fabric Cafe Reveal 8/11/2026

Yesterday Fabric Cafe released their newest book of eight 3 yard quilt patterns in a live Facebook/YouTube event. If you missed it you can head over to YouTube and view it there.

Have you ever found a panel you really liked but were uncertain exactly what to do with it? Then this book is for you.

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Panel Pizzazz 3 yard quilts

But you don’t need a panel to make these patterns. They will work well with large prints or directional fabrics.

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In My Sewing Room This Weekend  – 8/9/2026

I know it’s still August but my mind is swirling with fall and even Christmas possible projects. I don’t have any specific items in mind, but have started pulling out fabric for inspiration.

While doing the cleaning in the sewing room I actually made a big mess pulling out Fall, Halloween and Christmas fabrics. Of course I also uncovered a number of UFOs.

These Mini Table Runners only need top stitched as there is no batting I don’t need to actually quilt.

UFOs - Top Stitching Needed
UFO – Mini Table Runners
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