Explore our beginner quilting patterns and tutorials to improve your skills! We have beginner quilt patterns and projects for every taste and style, from Shortcut Quilts to the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Using our quilting notions, precut fabrics, and free video tutorials, you’ll have all the tools you need to start making beautiful quilts. Browse easy beginner quilt patterns on the Jolly Jabber Blog!
Foundation paper is the perfect tool for quilters looking to add intricate blocks to their quilts without all the fuss, and we have a new one to add to your quilty tool kit: Paper Roses Quilt Block Foundation Paper! Keep reading to learn all about […]
Quilt As You Go is a quilting technique that lets you make the quilt top, back, and binding all in one step! Whether you’re just starting your quilting journey or you’re looking for a project that you can start and finish at home, no longarm […]
Hello again, Jolly Jabber Readers, it’s Kailee! The quilt is finished, the binding is on, and now it’s time to fill you in on the final leg of this journey. Today, I’m taking you through the process of deciding on the final layout of the […]
Shortcut Quilts just got a whole lot faster with the addition of Pebble Bee Cross Stitch Precuts! By replacing background yardage with a background precut, you can cut to the chase and start piecing in a flash. Last week on the blog, we showed you […]
Foundation paper is the perfect tool for quilters looking to add intricate details to their quilts without all the fuss, and we have a new one to add to your quilty tool kit: Jelly Braid Paper! These rolls of printed foundation paper help you create […]
Ah, the joy of quilting—where fabric reigns supreme, and a single yard can inspire your next masterpiece. For all the joys that come with collecting fabric and building our stashes, managing them can sometimes feel like a king-sized task. So, if your fabric storage is […]
Whether you’re picking up a quilt kit or dreaming up your own quilty creation, we’ve put together a complete guide to all the standard quilt sizes and their uses. Be sure to bookmark this page for future reference, and start your next quilt knowing you […]
We might be biased, but Jolly Bars® are our favorite precut, and they’re exclusive to Fat Quarter Shop. This 5″ x 10″ rectangle of fabric is versatile and economical, which lends itself well to both quilts and smaller projects. That means, when you have a Jolly […]
We’re almost ready to start our 12th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Stardust! Our 2025 quilt for Make-A-Wish captures the magic of stardust that you can capture in stitches and bring into your home. We’re flying ever closer to the start of the quilt and stitch along, […]
Back in the Fall of 2023, this quilt started out as a project that I was doing just for fun. I took 2.5″ squares from the scraps of my quilt kits, mini charm packs, and other quilty projects with fabric collections that had 25 or […]
Hello again, Jolly Jabber Readers—it’s Kailee! Today, I’m taking you along for one of those magical days where the only thing on my to-do list was to quilt! From getting ready to tidying up the chaos, here is what a day in the life of […]
Love is in the air, and we can feel it! The FREE Little Loves Quilt and Cross Stitch patterns are tiny Valentines full of heart. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by sewing or stitching up our free Little Loves pattern and show your stitchy love! Free Little Loves Quilt Pattern […]
Hello, Jolly Jabber Readers! Whether you’re a quilting pro, a beginner looking to learn a new hobby, or anyone in between, I’m excited to bring you along for the journey of making my first quilt as a self-described (overly) confident beginner. My name is Kailee, […]
This spooky season marks the six-year sew-iversary of the free Trick or Treat Carry Along Bag pattern we released in 2018. To celebrate, we’re sewing with the Hey Boo Collection by Lella Boutique for Moda Fabrics and showcasing a finishing detail that’s so cute you […]