30lb Fill-A-Box - FAB Program
Many Orders, One Shipping Fee
Stop paying shipping every time you buy fabric.
Fill-A-Box is a prepaid shipping program. Buy a 30lb box, fill it with your orders over time, and we ship the whole thing for one flat fee. Built for quilters who want to save on shipping.
How it works:
- Buy your 30lb Fill-A-Box on its own. Checkout with just the box in your cart. We just need one order to set up your personal box in our warehouse.
- After checkout, your box is created in our warehouse and labeled with your name. Shipping on this order is free.
- Place future orders anytime and select "Ship with My FAB Box" at checkout. We add eligible items to your box at no extra shipping cost.
- Keep filling. We hold everything in our warehouse until your box is ready to ship.
Your 30lb Fill-A-Box ships when:
- It reaches 30 lbs
- 55 days have passed since you purchased the box
- It’s physically full (sometimes items don't weigh a lot, but take up a lot of space)
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You contact us and ask us to ship it
Important:
- Buy your Fill-A-Box on its own order, nothing else in the cart. That’s how we create your box and unlocks the “Ship with My FAB Box” option on your future orders.
- Any future "Add to Fab Box" purchases will automatically be linked to that same email address.
- Continental U.S. only (no Alaska or Hawaii).
- Larger items (Stripology XL and Squared rulers, cutting mats, wool pressing mats), pre-order items, and subscriptions (Color Club, Bundle Club, etc.) don’t qualify for FAB shipping. They’ll ship separately at standard rates.
- You'll get emails from GE Designs for updates to your box and its contents. When we add items or ship your box, the update comes from there. It's expected, not spam.
📦 What Is a FAB Box?
The FAB (Fill-A-Box) program lets you save on shipping by grouping multiple GE Designs orders into one flat-rate box.
We store your personal box in our warehouse and continue adding your eligible orders until it’s ready to ship — so you pay shipping once instead of on every order.
🧵 How You Fill Your Box
- Purchase your FAB Box by itself and select a shipping option (do not choose local pickup).
- After checkout, we create and label your personal FAB Box in our warehouse.
- Place new orders anytime and select “Ship with My FAB Box” at checkout.
- We add each order to your box automatically.
🚚 When Your Box Ships
Your FAB Box ships automatically when any one of the following happens:
- It reaches the box’s weight limit
- The box is physically full
- 55 days have passed since the box was created
- You contact us and request shipment
You’re always in control — ship sooner if you’d like.
📏 Size, Weight & Shipping Details
- Small FAB Box capacity: 15, 20 or 30lbs depending on the box you choose
- Shipping region: Continental U.S. only (no Alaska or Hawaii)
Your box is packed carefully to maximize space while keeping everything safe.
🚫 What Can’t Go in a FAB Box
Some items are not eligible for the FAB program, including:
- Oversized items that don’t fit safely in the box
(large rulers, cutting mats, large lighting, some irons, large battings, etc.) - Pre-order items
- Subscription programs (Bundle Club, Color Club)
If an order includes ineligible items, it will ship immediately with standard shipping.
💬 Need Help or Have Questions?
We’re happy to help!
If you’re unsure whether an item qualifies or want to ship your box early, just reach out at help@gequiltdesigns.com
The Fill-A-Box program allows customers to gradually accumulate fabric purchases up to 30 lbs before shipping, significantly reducing shipping costs. Customers praised the generous capacity, with one noting 'more fabric than I thought it would be!' The program provides flexibility to shop over time and check patterns before ordering.
Was hesitant about ordering a fabric box, don't know why, because I really loved it! This box was filled more quickly with Gudruns sale fabrics but I really felt like I could shop here and there,checking on patterns and my stash to see what would be useful and ordering what I felt I needed without being concerned about a small order and how much postage a small order would be. I will definitely be using a fab box again.
Wish that there was 1 more month to still add products.
I love a FAB box and always get the 20#. The 30# would be just too long to wait to fill it!
It's sure a great way to save on shipping! The 15 lb box launched yesterday too!
The deep discount on this fab box during a recent sale was such a treat for me. I am on a fixed budget and have not been able to pay shipping on each order so my purchases have been very limited. Being able to add the new bundles to the fab box without the added expense of the shipping costs resulted in a significant savings. Money spent of fabric versus shipping is always a win.
That was a great deal! Glad it helped to add more fabric to your collection. :)
It was like getting Christmas presents because I had forgotten some of what I had ordered. I loved it. Also the small FAB was bigger than I expected.
Loved this idea! Purchased some awesome fabric and will use it in the future now that I understand better how it works. The staff who answered the phone and answered all my questions were beyond helpful and nice.
This box can really hold lots of fabric!
Always has been a great product. Improvements to automatically add to order as default makes it even easier
Best shipping program ever
That was more fabric than I thought it would be! I thought I would fill it faster....... so I had forgotten all I had ordered.
I got a 25 pound (20?) for next time!
It was like Christmas!! I had almost forgotten what I purchased. I loved seeing the contents and remembering how I plan to use them.
Loved that there are 2 box options and a timeframe to fill the boxes. What a great idea and deal!
FAB boxes are so much fun and they save you so much money! They’re what i call “no-brainers!” I always get the small FAB box, currently costing $22.99, and it comes packed with quilting goodies. You pay for the box when you order it, and when it’s full, or, if 2 months have gone by since you placed your FAB order, that box with all of those glorious items ships what feels like for “free”, since that $22.99 has already been paid. As I open each new box, it’s so exciting to see what’s tucked inside. It’s like such a precious gift I give myself! I just received my latest box, and it contained 4 GE bundles, 3 different large plastic bags filled with assorted 1 yd fabric selections to go with those bundles, and a panel. Imagine how much postage that would have cost me if each of these orders had shipped separately as I placed each one, with multiple shipping costs per order! But grouping them all together into a single container, and later sent to me all in one package, saves me a fortune in postage costs!! As I said, it’s a “NO-BRAINER”!!! Thank you GE for all offering this cost-saving program!! I absolutely LOVE IT!! ❤️❤️❤️
The Fill A Box (FAB) Program has saved me a lot of money. It never fails when I have already placed an order, I think of a 1 yard that I meant to include. With the FAB Program, its no big deal. I just add it to my FAB.
Great program. Love saving postage. I find I buy a lot more fabric and items if I have a FAB box in the warehouse.
Fabulous way to say shipping costs and still receive in a timely fashion. Love it
I have loved using the Fill A Box program. I have saved so much in shipping over the years that it has been a thing. But it is easy to spend money also.
I love the price savings on shipping when using the FABBOX. Just hard to wait for all my goodies. FABBOX holds many orders even the smaller size.
I love the concept and the savings in shipping. A bit confusing when it came to filling it.
I love this service. You pay a flat fee for shipping and have about 2 months to fill it up. It can hold several bundles, so you save $ on shipping. Win, win!
It was great. Definitely cuts down on cost of shipping. Thank you
Phyllis
It is just so much fun to see all the surprises in these boxes as well as the gorgeous fabric bundle for the quilt retreat. Love it.
I love saving money on postage!
I love the Fill A Box program. I was able to take advantage of the 12 Days of Christmas sale. I was able to add other items to my box.
A great way to save on shipping.
This was my first fill a box but I will definitely do another one in the future. I especially appreciate only having to pay postage one time even though I purchased items a half a dozen times!
Great program! Saves a lot on shipping cost
I have found the FAB Box to be a great money saver on shipping costs as well as a fun way to get a box of goodies all at once. I love the idea of adding to the box at my convenience. I highly recommend the FAB Box program!
I love this option - thank you so much for offering it. It helps save money on shipping and less environmental trips for the delivery trucks. Such amazing service at GE Designs - you're the best!
It was Christmas in July! Love being able to save in shipping costs with the FAB!
It is a super good idea to use this option. Sometimes, I'd like it to go past the 2 month period though.