Timeless Quilts, Beautiful Fabric & Meaningful Stitches
Week Ending January 17, 2026
Each week tells a story in our creative community — what you’re downloading, what fabrics you’re loving, what kits are calling your name, and the moments that connect us to why we quilt in the first place. Here’s a look at what rose to the top this week at Hen & Chicks Studio, along with a little encouragement to keep stitching your goals.
Top Download – Triple Irish Chain Free Pattern
It’s no surprise that the Triple Irish Chain free downloadable pattern was our most-loved download this week. This design blends a classic quilt tradition with bold, graphic impact, creating movement and contrast that feels both timeless and fresh. With clear, step-by-step instructions, helpful strip-set guidance, and a generous finished size of 74½" square, this quilt is perfect for showcasing favorite fabrics or diving into scrap quilting. It’s approachable for all skill levels and has that heirloom quality so many quilters treasure.
Download the free Triple Irish Chain pattern.
It’s no surprise that the Triple Irish Chain free downloadable pattern was our most-loved download this week. This design blends a classic quilt tradition with bold, graphic impact, creating movement and contrast that feels both timeless and fresh. With clear, step-by-step instructions, helpful strip-set guidance, and a generous finished size of 74½" square, this quilt is perfect for showcasing favorite fabrics or diving into scrap quilting. It’s approachable for all skill levels and has that heirloom quality so many quilters treasure.
Download the free Triple Irish Chain pattern.
Top Fat Quarter Bundle – Kim Diehl Love Struck
Our top fat quarter bundle this week came straight from the garden — the Love Struck collection by Kim Diehl for Henry Glass Fabrics. This 16-piece fat quarter bundle is filled with rich, warm color and beautifully coordinated prints that feel both cozy and uplifting. From tulip tosses and daisy wreaths to subtle textures and leafy florals, this palette invites thoughtful, traditional quilting with just the right pop of personality. It’s the kind of fabric that inspires you before the first cut is even made.
Purchase the fat quarter bundle.
Our top fat quarter bundle this week came straight from the garden — the Love Struck collection by Kim Diehl for Henry Glass Fabrics. This 16-piece fat quarter bundle is filled with rich, warm color and beautifully coordinated prints that feel both cozy and uplifting. From tulip tosses and daisy wreaths to subtle textures and leafy florals, this palette invites thoughtful, traditional quilting with just the right pop of personality. It’s the kind of fabric that inspires you before the first cut is even made.
Purchase the fat quarter bundle.
Top Quilt Kit – Always & Forever Strip Joints
If you’re looking for a smaller project with big visual impact, this week’s top quilt kit delivers. The Always & Forever Strip Joints Fabric Kit features a carefully curated selection from the Always & Forever collection by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics. Designed as a 24" x 32" wall hanging, this kit is ideal for confident beginners who enjoy precision and clean design. Pair it with the Strip Joints pattern found in the Stripology 2 book by Gudrun Erla, and you’ll have a project that comes together beautifully while sharpening your skills.
Purchase Fabric Kit
If you’re looking for a smaller project with big visual impact, this week’s top quilt kit delivers. The Always & Forever Strip Joints Fabric Kit features a carefully curated selection from the Always & Forever collection by Renee Nanneman for Andover Fabrics. Designed as a 24" x 32" wall hanging, this kit is ideal for confident beginners who enjoy precision and clean design. Pair it with the Strip Joints pattern found in the Stripology 2 book by Gudrun Erla, and you’ll have a project that comes together beautifully while sharpening your skills.
Purchase Fabric Kit
Most Watched Video – Early Bird Sewing & Saved Star Points
This week’s most-watched video was all about quiet mornings, meaningful stitching, and saving those star points. Sharing progress on a Thimbleberries Twinkle quilt, reflecting on my grandma’s hand stitching, and laughing together over Jan’s comment — “Save the Star Points” — reminded me how powerful these shared moments are. With steady progress, crisp points, and Bingo motivation keeping things moving, this quilt is becoming part of my 2026 story. If you haven’t filled out your Bingo card yet, there’s still time to write down your goals and stitch right alongside us. Early starts. Purposeful progress. And a whole lot of heart in every stitch.
Buy the Cluck Cluck Sew Twinkle pattern.
This week’s most-watched video was all about quiet mornings, meaningful stitching, and saving those star points. Sharing progress on a Thimbleberries Twinkle quilt, reflecting on my grandma’s hand stitching, and laughing together over Jan’s comment — “Save the Star Points” — reminded me how powerful these shared moments are. With steady progress, crisp points, and Bingo motivation keeping things moving, this quilt is becoming part of my 2026 story. If you haven’t filled out your Bingo card yet, there’s still time to write down your goals and stitch right alongside us. Early starts. Purposeful progress. And a whole lot of heart in every stitch.
Buy the Cluck Cluck Sew Twinkle pattern.
