Fat Quarter Shop 18 lb Scrap Box of Fabric – YES PLEASE! – Quilting

A practical review of the Fat Quarter Shop 18 lb Scrap Box of 108″ wide fabric yardage, perfect for quilters who love stash-building, backing fabric bargains, and surprise fabric finds.  Best thing is, this box is currently on sale for $179 Saving over $200 dollars! 

If your quilting stash already has a “just in case” section, a “too pretty to cut” pile, and a mysterious basket of pieces you swear you are going to organise one day, then this Fat Quarter Shop scrap box may speak directly to your fabric-loving heart.

The Fat Quarter Shop 18 lb Scrap Box of 108″ Wide Fabric Yardage is one of those products that feels a little bit like ordering a mystery box for grown-up quilters. You know you are getting fabric. You know it is wide backing fabric. You know there is a generous amount of it. But the exact prints, colours, manufacturers, and textures are part of the surprise.

And honestly? That is half the fun.

This assorted fabric box includes 18 pounds of 108″ wide fabric yardage, measured by weight, with Fat Quarter Shop estimating the box contains approximately 20 yards of fabric. Most pieces are listed as measuring between 0.5 yard and 1 yard, which makes this less of a “buy one backing for one quilt” purchase and more of a stash-building treasure box for quilters who enjoy using fabric creatively.

You can find the box here: 18 lb Scrap Box of 108″ Wide Fabric Yardage from Fat Quarter Shop

What Makes This Scrap Box Different?

The big draw here is the fabric width. These are not ordinary quilting cotton scraps. This box is made up of 108″ wide fabric yardage, which is usually used for quilt backings.

That wider fabric gives you more flexibility than standard 44″ quilting cotton, especially if you like making larger projects, pieced quilt backs, oversized table runners, quilted throws, home décor projects, or quick charity quilts.

Because the pieces are mostly between half a yard and one yard, this box is probably not ideal if you are looking for one continuous backing piece for a queen-size quilt. But if you enjoy scrappy quilt backs, patchwork panels, quilt-as-you-go projects, or cutting large background sections, it could be a very useful buy.

If you are working on stash-busting projects, this would pair nicely with ideas from our scrap quilting inspiration on CraftGossip, especially if you like turning odd-sized pieces into something polished rather than letting them lurk in a drawer for the next decade.

Best Uses For 108″ Wide Fabric Scraps

This is where the box becomes more interesting. Wide backing fabric scraps can be surprisingly useful, even when the pieces are not huge.

You could use these pieces for:

• pieced quilt backs
• baby quilt backings
• table runners
• quilted tote bags
• fabric storage baskets
• cushion backs
• charity quilts
• quilt-as-you-go panels
• sewing machine covers
• large appliqué backgrounds
• fabric-covered bulletin boards
• practice quilting sandwiches
• test blocks and machine quilting practice

I especially like the idea of using these wider pieces for practice quilting sandwiches. If you are learning free-motion quilting or testing thread tension, it always feels slightly less painful to practice on bargain fabric than on the “good stuff” you bought for a specific project.

And if you make charity quilts, donation quilts, pet shelter quilts, or quick comfort quilts, a box like this could be a very practical way to stretch your fabric budget.

Things To Know Before Buying

This is a true scrap box, so you need to be happy with surprise fabric.

Fat Quarter Shop states that the contents are random, and there are no returns or exchanges on this item. That means you should not order it expecting a specific colour palette, brand, theme, or fabric style.

It may include some Cuddle fabrics from Shannon Fabrics, which could be a bonus if you enjoy soft textures, baby projects, plush quilt backs, or cosy handmade gifts. But again, because it is random, this is very much a “let’s see what arrives” purchase.

This item also cannot be shipped internationally, so it is best suited to U.S. customers.

Is It Good Value?

At the time of checking, the box was listed at a sale price of $179.99, with the original price shown as $449.99. For approximately 20 yards of wide fabric, that works out to a tempting stash-building price, especially when you consider that 108″ wide backing fabric is usually more expensive than standard quilting cotton.

The value depends on how flexible you are.

If you only like coordinated collections, matching quilt kits, and carefully planned colour stories, this may feel a little too chaotic. But if you enjoy bargain fabric, mystery boxes, stash surprises, and creative problem-solving, this could be a fun and practical addition to the sewing room.

It is also worth browsing Fat Quarter Shop’s regular wide quilt backing fabric if you need something specific for a project. The scrap box is best for adventurous quilters, while regular yardage is better when you need a precise colour, print, or fabric amount.

Who This Scrap Box Is Best For

This box is a good fit for quilters who:

• love fabric mystery boxes
• make lots of donation or charity quilts
• enjoy pieced quilt backs
• need large pieces for practice quilting
• sew home décor items
• like stash-building bargains
• are happy working with random colours and prints
• enjoy turning “odd bits” into useful projects

It is probably not the best fit for quilters who want everything perfectly coordinated, need a specific fabric collection, or prefer buying only what they need for one project at a time.

A Few Handy Supplies To Pair With It

If you do grab a scrap box like this, I would make sure you have a good rotary cutter, a large cutting mat, and a clear quilting ruler ready to go. Wide backing fabric can be a little floppy to handle, especially when you are cutting smaller pieces from larger sections.

If your cutting setup needs a refresh, our guide to quilting rulers you actually need is a useful read before you start buying every ruler on the wall. We have all been there.

For quilters who cut a lot of scraps into repeatable shapes, an AccuQuilt cutter can also be helpful, especially if you want to turn assorted fabric pieces into neat squares, strips, or half-square triangle units without measuring each piece individually. And if you need coordinating quilting cotton, thread, or precuts to round out a project, Fat Quarter Shop and Connecting Threads are both handy places to browse.

My Take

The Fat Quarter Shop 18 lb Scrap Box of 108″ Wide Fabric Yardage is not for the quilter who wants total control. It is for the quilter who sees a mystery pile of fabric and immediately starts thinking, “That could be a quilt back… that could be a tote bag… that could be a cushion… and that one might be perfect for practicing feathers.”

It is practical, slightly unpredictable, and potentially very useful if you sew often.

Would I buy it for one carefully planned heirloom quilt? No.

Would I buy it for stash-building, charity quilting, practice quilting, and scrappy sewing projects? Absolutely.

This is the kind of box that rewards creative quilters who are willing to sort, cut, plan, and play. And really, there are worse problems than having 18 pounds of wide fabric arrive at your door.