September 2008 - The Jolly Jabber Quilting Blog

Daisy Chain by Amy Butler

Amy Butler makes her first appearance on the Jolly Jabber with the launch of Daisy Chain, her richly hued collection of large contemporary floral prints. The possibilities are great for a modern household, especially with all the different colorways available, from navy blue to sunset […]

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Joanna Figueroa on Fig & Plum

Joanna Figueroa returns to the Jolly Jabber to showcase her new collection for Moda, called Fig & Plum. Just as the name implies, it holds soft and sweet hues. Light creams, apricots, and olives are paired with deep plums and violets. Whimsical florals, vines, and […]

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Pam’s Got It In The Bag

Harvest Home by Blackbird Designs flaunts the best of Victorian beauty in its refined and elegant prints and palette. But what happens when you flip that palette and highlight the pretty tans and creams over the dusky blues and purples? It pulls you to different […]

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Debbie’s Recipe Box: Cranberry Orange Scones

Can anyone tell us the proper way to say “scone”? I’ve always used a long “O” sound, as in “phone”, but I’ve recently heard that the proper European pronunciation uses a short “o”, like “upon”. Any takers? Anyways, Cranberry Orange Scones are today’s recipe!

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Sue Zipkin’s Jumpin’ Java

Mmmm, Sue Zipkin’s Jumpin’ Java collection has been warming up our home page! Coffee is one of MY favorite things–at least before 8 AM, and I know I’m not the only one. Sue expresses her affection for the super drink in Jumpin’ Java for Clothworks, […]

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Recess by American Jane

It’s time to let your inner child out because it’s time for Recess! (Cheesy, but appropriate!) Recess, by American Jane for Moda, is all about enjoying the old school days. This collection is decked out in the signature American Jane bright primaries, decorated with cute […]

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Darlene Zimmerman’s Clothesline Club

Today’s guest author needs no introduction, I should think. Darlene Zimmerman is the mastermind behind the Clothesline Club which she creates projects for ranging from quilts and aprons to shoe bags and table toppers using her fantastic 1930s-inspired fabrics, collections such as Girlfriends. We’ve just […]

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A great idea from LA Quilter!

Our good friend, fellow quilter-blogger, and stash buster Vicky McGee of LA Quilter had an awesome brainstorm. This is from her latest post–she is hosting a Simply Sophisticated PHOTO Club (not to be confused with the regular Simply Sophisticated Club) to keep track of everyone’s […]

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Piece and Plenty….the Mystery Revealed!

Hi all! We are finally finally finally done with the Piece & Plenty Mystery BOM Club! Packages are well in the mail, and perhaps some P&P quilts completed already? We’d love to see them! Can we just reiterate HOW PLEASED we are with the result!! […]

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Allison Jane Smith on Charm Bracelet

We have been charmed by Charm Bracelet. It’s been flying off our store shelves since its debut, so we know you’re enjoying it too! Allison Jane Smith, the talent behind Plaids and Prints, talks about her inspiration for her latest collection and a few ideas […]

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Sweet Treasures BOM

Okay, all you star gazers…if you are up for a treasure hunt, or just want to get starry-eyed over a gorgeous new project, this one is definitely for you! Our new Sweet Treasures Block of the Month is about to start, and we are so […]

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