Most Downloaded Free Pattern: Toy Chest

No surprise here—our Chick Picks community fell head over heels for the Toy Chest Free Pattern Download, featured in our November issue of Chick Picks.

Designed by Penny Rose Studio for Riley Blake Designs, this charming throw-size quilt uses playful prints arranged into spinning top blocks. With half-square triangles and simple piecing, you’ll stitch 42 spinning tops that whirl together into a delightful, movement-filled quilt center framed by cute borders.

Finished Size: 53" × 60"
Skill Level: Confident Beginner

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Most Loved Quilt Kit: Feathered Friends Kalinda Quilt Kit

This one flew right to the top of the list! The Feathered Friends Kalinda Quilt Kit was the most-loved quilt kit of the week—and it’s easy to see why.

This throw-size quilt features a classic patchwork design with large squares, four-patch blocks, and a cheerful mix of solid and floral prints. The spring-inspired palette of pinks, purples, greens, and oranges gives it a timeless charm and makes it perfect for gifting or brightening your home.

Finished Size: 45" × 54"
Skill Level: Beginner friendly

Most Loved Fat Quarter Bundle: Simply Charming Darks 

Quilters couldn’t resist the warm, vintage-inspired goodness inside the Simply Charming Darks Fat Quarter Bundle by Janet Nesbitt of One Sister Designs for Henry Glass & Co.

This curated set includes nine coordinating fat quarters in rustic florals, stitched motifs, and cozy textures with colors like dusty rose, cream, sage, teal, taupe, and warm ivory. The bundle is perfect for scrappy quilts, cottage-style projects, table runners, pillows, totes, and more.

And while the Darks bundle took the spotlight this week, we encourage you to also explore the Light and Medium colorways from the Simply Charming collection. They coordinate beautifully and are great for building a well-rounded stash.

Most Watched Video of the Week: Unboxing and Retreat Announcement

This video was pure fun from start to finish. Our November 11 this unboxing was the most-watched video of the week—and for good reason.

In the video, we unboxed the brand-new Morning Latte collection by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs. The line is filled with cozy Espresso browns, aloe greens, spice oranges, and camel tans—perfect for seasonal sewing.

We also revealed the 2026 Rule the Roost public retreat dates. Spots fill quickly, and if you’re longing for dedicated sewing time in The Coop, now is the time to start planning.

The episode also highlighted five new quilt kits:
• Always and Forever Strip Twist
• Prairie Wind Wall Hanging
• Solid-ish Plaidy Cake
• The Hen House by Lori Holt
• Farmer’s Daughter