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!
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 […]
A quilt is a work of art, so don’t forget to sign it! If you’ve ever wondered how to make a quilt label, today’s guide is here to help you out! We’re sharing a FREE Quilt Label Template and tutorial for making a simple handwritten […]
We’re almost ready to start our 11th Annual Charity Quilt Along, Moonbeams! Our 2024 quilt for Make-A-Wish is a dream come true with its enchanting nightscape featuring nocturnal birds and blooms. It’s nearly time to start, so let’s gather our supplies and get ready! To make […]
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 […]
We’ve got a Valentine’s project duo that is so simple and sweet, you will love every stitch! Made with Love is inspired by our love of needle arts, whether it’s quilting or cross stitch, with a simple message of love embellished by spools. Sew one […]
Welcome back to the final installment of the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! This month, I took on the delightful challenge of crafting a clamshell pillow top for #QuiltGoals2023. In my twenty-five years of quilting, I’ve never pieced a block like this one, but I’m up […]
It’s time again to embark on another exciting journey through the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! Like a needle gliding through layers of fabric, we’re ready to explore everyone’s September quilting dreams. Now, let’s dive in to see what Shereece Nicole of Sew Hooked on Treasures […]
Quilt backs or backing! It’s a hot topic around here. We often receive questions about preparing quilt backing fabric, such as cutting and assembly techniques, working with 108” wide fabric, pieced backings, and how to make the backings ready for a longarmer. Over the years, […]
Welcome, once again, to the Quilt Goals 2023 challenge! It’s that time again when we pick up our needles and 2023 quilting dreams. Are you ready? Hi there, it’s Christopher from The Tattooed Quilter. We’re nearly four months away from a new year, can you […]