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Verna Mosquera on Savon Bouquet

Verna Mosquera of The Vintage Spool returns for her second appearance on the Jolly Jabber with her new line Savon Bouquet for Free Spirit Fabrics. Just as the season has begun to cool down (at least here in Texas!), her new collection is a huge […]

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New Patterns from Melly & me

Thanks to your overwhelming requests for it, Fat Quarter Shop now has Melly & me quilt and project patterns available in our store! We got to meet these two bubbly sisters, Rosie and Melanie, at Market this fall, and what a treasure their booth was! […]

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Annette Tatum on House

Annette Tatum, textile designer and owner of House, Inc., has released her first line with Free Spirit fabrics, also titled the House Collection! It’s full of soft, whispering florals, ticking stripes, and polka dots. The light pastel hues of blues, pinks, and cottage greens, along […]

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Sugar Snap by Melissa Averinos

We didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Melissa Averinos at Market this time around, but from just talking to her via the ole world wide web, I already feel warm and sort of fuzzy! Melissa’s first line of fabric, Sugar Snap, is going to fill […]

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Heartland Heritage Sampler Mystery BOM

Pam Buda of Heartspun Quilts has designed a beautiful sampler quilt for our newest Mystery BOM club using Kansas Troubles Quilters upcoming line Wildflower Serenade II. If you’re a fan of these rich country colors, the Heartland Heritage Sampler Mystery BOM Club is not to […]

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Medetai by Hoodie

Today, Hoodie returns for a second round on the Jolly Jabber with Medetai. Medetai is the second collection we have from Hoodie for Blank Quilting and one that was on display at the Houston Quilt Market (see below!). Another eclectic and fun follow-up to Morning […]

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Baby Love by Allison Jane Smith

Allison Jane Smith, designer of collections like the ever so popular Charm Bracelet, has a new book that has us thinking about all the little shorties in our lives! It’s called Baby Love, and it’s chock full of projects for your Sweet Pea. And, all […]

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Cottage Charm by Heather Mulder Peterson

Heather Mulder Peterson, pattern designer powerhouse of Anka’s Treasures, is back on the Jolly Jabber to talk about her first fabric line and her new books and patterns! (What a busy bee!) Her fabric, Cottage Charm, is sweet and warm in a sophisticated way. Soft […]

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Kimberly Camou of Divine Inspirations

When we put the Mother’s Cotton Patch & Daughter’s Cotton Patch Kits online, a certain someone took notice. This was Kimberly Camou, the designer of the quilt pattern used for the kit! We promptly invited her to introduce herself on our little blog, and so […]

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Hoodie on Morning Call

Today’s guest designer really brings her unique style and perspective to her fabric! Hoodie, designing for Blank Quilting, has two new collections out this month. Morning Call is here, and Medetai is soon to come! Morning Call is an eclectic take on morning rituals, with […]

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In Black and White by Faye Burgos

Fat Quarter Shop now has In Black and White by Faye Burgos for Marcus Fabrics! It’s an interesting little black and white collection (you probably figured that out by now!) that is fun and sophisticated, striking and easy to blend. The prints in this 10-piece […]

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American Primer by Minick & Simpson

Laurie Simpson and Polly Minick return with their latest Americana collection for Moda, American Primer. The shades are familiar but with a brighter punch, and the overall effect is pretty majestic! Check out our American Primer kits too, American Beauty and McGuffey! Thank you Kim, […]

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A Designer Dolly Dresses for H2

Hey guys! Just wanted to give you all a heads up on something neat Holly Holderman of LakeHouse Dry Goods has going on over at her blog — A Dozen Designer Dolly Dresses series where she is showcasing a dozen designer doll dress blocks designed […]

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New Kits for Fall!

We have been practically inundated these past few weeks with new collections. Not just little ones, but the XXXL-cornucopia-of-pieces kind. Recess, Woodland Bloom, Fig & Plum, Daisy Chain, Charisma….WHEW!!! With all the room that these pieces take up on our What’s New page, some awesome […]

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