Kate at FQS, Author at The Jolly Jabber Quilting Blog

Quick DIY Gift – Sensory Toys for Baby

Encouraging sensory play in the first year of life and beyond offers tons of benefits as babies grow and develop. Not to mention, it’s just plain fun for them! We love Around the Bobbin’s Sensory Toys for more than just cuteness, they contain all sorts […]

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Tips for Adding a Quilt Label

Once you’ve poured countless hours into sewing a quilt, it only makes sense to give it a finishing touch with a quilt label. We often receive questions about what quilt labels we use or how we make them ourselves. We’ve gathered some of our favorite […]

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Starting the Stronger Together Quilt Along

Today is the first day of Black History Month, and to celebrate we’re starting our 2024 Stronger Together Quilt Along to fundraise for UNCF. This year we honor Ruby Bridges and support UNCF with the quilt design featuring blocks from four Black designers. Read on […]

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How to Sew a Signature Quilt

November is family story month, and this quilt’s got my family talking. It’s a signature quilt with the names of my relatives, a special way to celebrate our family ties. This is Kate from the marketing team, and today I’m sharing my latest quilt with […]

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Sparkle Star Mini Quilt

We’ve sewn up something sparkly in honor of Moda’s annual Stitch Pink campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This mini quilt was inspired by the collective strength we can draw on from one another in tough times. Supporting women who are going through breast cancer […]

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My Breast Cancer Story

For the past several years, Fat Quarter Shop has hosted a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I love that we can rally to support women who have been affected by this awful disease and help bring awareness to catching cancer before it’s too late.  […]

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Stitch Pink 2023

We’re joining forces with Moda Fabrics and Aurifil for their Stitch Pink campaign. It’s a cause close to our hearts – raising awareness for breast cancer and showing our support for those who are facing it. Breast cancer is all too common, but there are […]

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Happy National Sewing Machine Day!

Hello, and Happy National Sewing Machine Day! For this special day, I want to challenge you to teach someone in your life to make a quilt. Whether it’s a friend, neighbor, or relative. You can pass on your love of quilting to someone in your […]

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Free Sewing Machine Mat Tutorial

Happy National Sewing Machine Day! To celebrate this most wonderful of all holidays, I’m sharing a free tutorial to make a sewing machine mat with pockets. With storage where you need it, it keeps your sewing space clear and your notions close at hand. Supplies: […]

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