Perry Dauzat and I have become good friends over the last few years. Perry’s youngest granddaughter, Katy has Cystic Fibrosis. Every year in May the national organization of CF has a fundraiser. This year will be the second year in a row that there has […]
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Sandy Gervais and “Fresh Squeezed”
Sandy Gervais has thrown us into summer with her sunny new line Fresh Squeezed. It’s drenched in citrus and popsicle tones and full of her fun designs. It’ll make you want to pull out your shades and head for the beach…but until then, you can […]
Vote for your favorite Jolly Jabber Idol
Almost two months ago, we posted a call for entries for our first every Jolly Jabber Idol contest. We wanted to see crafts and quilts made using Simplicity fabric by you all. In the end, we have nine awesome entries for your consideration. Your vote […]
Anne Sutton’s “Flowers for Emma”
Anne Sutton is back at the Jolly Jabber with–yes–another Emma line called Flowers for Emma. It’s full of those soft earthy spring pastels we’ve come to know and love from Bunny Hill Designs, and of course her dainty birds. The complementing check and mini-check prints […]
Debbie’s Recipe Box: Chocolate Layer Cake
This cake was served at the Fat Quarter Shop for Emma’s 1st birthday! (And no, this doesn’t have anything to do with fabric!)
Jennifer Paganelli’s “Bell Bottoms”
Bell Bottoms is a hip new line at the Fat Quarter Shop designed by Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom for FreeSpirit. The colors are fun and bright and the prints are bold and retro. To us, it is all about summer, and we can’t wait […]
Emma’s First Birthday
This weekend was a very special milestone for little Emma–she turned one! She got her first birthday presents, balloons, cards, birthday party–and of course, first birthday cake. Well, not a full-sized one, but a cute little cupcake for a cute little girl. She definitely liked […]
Debbie’s Recipe Box: Chili Chicken
This is a great one!
Nancy Halvorsen on “12 Days of Christmas”
We know Debbie will love reading our guest’s piece today! Nancy Halvorsen has a charming new Christmas line out called “12 Days of Christmas.” It’s a combination of traditional themes with rich holiday hues and a fresh “Nancy” spin. Nancy’s new companion book will be […]
Joanna Figueroa on “Dandelion Girl”
We have been chatting up a storm about this new line here at the Fat Quarter Shop, and now that it’s here, we’re even happier!! Dandelion Girl is the newest collection by Fig Tree Quilts, full of that trademark palette of soft creams, cinnamons, and […]
Jolly Jabber Idol Contest Ending!
Hi all! Fat Quarter Shop’s first Jolly Jabber Idol contest is quickly coming to a close for submissions on April 6! There is still a week to enter!! A quick glance at the rules: Use Simplicity by 3 Sisters. The item must be 60 inches […]
Debbie’s Recipe Box: Tuna Wild Rice Salad
This is a great “main course” summer salad!
Tina Givens on “Annabella”
Fabric and stationery designer Tina Givens has created a masterpiece in Annabella. The collection is full of rich brown, intense aqua and lively pink hues. Today she shares with us her wandering vision behind the fabric. Well I am just tickled pink with this collection…. […]
Minick & Simpson on “Prairie Paisley”
We LOVE Prairie Paisley. Apparently all you Fat Quarter Shoppers are loving it too! Today, we have the backstory on this wonderful, rustic Americana collection and its designers, Laurie Simpson and Polly Minick. If you can’t get enough of this stunning line, be sure to […]