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!
With so many types of quilting fabrics available, choosing the right one can be overwhelming. It’s important to understand their differences so you can choose the best one for your next project. Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about quilting fabrics. Types […]
This easy tutorial will get you running to your sewing machine! Today we have a fun and beginner-friendly project that only takes a few hours to complete! Read on for a photo tutorial on how to make a quilt-as-you-go table runner. The magic of this […]
Share the love with a note! To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, sew or stitch up our FREE Love Note pattern, available as a quilt and cross stitch. For all the heart-filled details, read below.
You’ve heard of paint by number, but today we’re bringing you the quilting version! Our friend June Tailor came to visit and taught us everything you need to know about quilting as you go. Keep reading for four free video tutorials and a bonus video […]
Are you getting ready to decorate for the holidays? Today we have the perfect addition to your Christmas tree, or your mini trees, that is! Read on for a photo tutorial on how to make a mini tree skirt, PLUS check out some of our […]
Are you ready to pick out your perfect tree for the holidays? Today we’re sharing how you can make one of your own with our Double Tumbler Mini Tree Quilt tutorial and FREE pattern! Mini quilts are perfect for beginners to make and are lovely […]
We’re back today with another addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series! This is a new Layer Cake quilt that’s popping with color and fun. Kimberly shows you how to piece the Layer Cake Tumble block in our newest video tutorial and we can’t wait to […]
It’s time to break some dishes with brand new stitches! In the latest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series, Kimberly shows how to turn a simple Broken Dishes quilt block into something beautiful and unique. The Charm Pack Crispies Quilt is an easy way to elevate […]
Today I’m sharing some of the best tips I can think of for new quilters. As a newbie to the quilting community, I had the joy of making my first ever quilt and documenting it here on the Jolly Jabber. If you keep reading, you can learn about the top five things that I think new quilters should know before making their first quilt, according to someone who just made theirs!
Choosing a background fabric that complements the rest of the quilt can sometimes be challenging, and that’s where knowing all about background fabrics can help. Whether you’re a new quilter or have dozens to your name, we have a beginner’s guide to background fabrics to […]
Hello again! I’m Marissa, a quilting newbie, and I’m sharing the journey of making my first ever quilt here with you on the Jolly Jabber. Today is all about my experience finishing up and binding my Mosaic Quilt, and you can keep reading to find […]
Are you new to quilting or have a little one searching for something they can make? Your search is over! Rag quilts are multiple layers of flannel fabric sewn together in strips and clipped to create fringed seams and edges for a distinctive look. They […]
Hello again! I’m Marissa, a quilting newbie, and I’m sharing the journey of making my first ever quilt here with you on the Jolly Jabber. Today, I’m sharing my experience cutting and piecing the blocks for my Mosaic Quilt, and you can read on to […]
Quilting can sometimes look so easy, especially when watching and reading about everything at Fat Quarter Shop. It can’t be as easy as it seams, or is it? I’m Marissa, and I write many blog posts for Fat Quarter Shop. I’m new to quilting (but […]