Today, we’re excited to officially kick off the Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt Along! With twenty quilts to choose from, we have handpicked ten blocks for a sweet sampling of the Jolly Bar joy found in the Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5. Join us for eleven weeks of quilty fun as we cook up the Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt block by block.
Fabric Requirements
If this is the first you’re hearing about the Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt Along, it’s not too late to pick up your supplies and start sewing along! The Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt finishes at 76 1/2″ x 76 1/2″ square and is great for quilters of all skill levels—hitting the sweet spot between simplicity and variety. All the supplies you need are listed on The Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5 Supplies Page and below.
- The Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5
- The Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5 Sampler Quilt Along Fabric Requirements and Quilt Along Schedule
- Grab two of your favorite Jolly Bars, some background, backing, and binding fabric, and enjoy!
Kimberly is sewing hers with the Gentler Times Jolly Bar by Lori Holt for Riley Blake Designs. Let us know what you’re using! Is it something from your stash, or are you picking up a new collection?
Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt Along Schedule
The Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt Along officially starts today, Wednesday, August 13th, and goes through Wednesday, December 31st. To see the full schedule and which blocks we’re making each week, download The Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5 Sampler Quilt Along Fabric Requirements and Quilt Along Schedule.
This week, we’re making one Hatchlings Block! Download the FREE Part One Hatchlings Block Cutting Instructions PDF to see what you need to cut this week, and you can find the block assembly instructions in The Jolly Bar Book Vol. 5 starting on page 18.
Be sure to bookmark the Jolly Bar 5 Sampler Quilt Along Supply Page so you can come back to it each week when we drop the new Cutting Instructions and watch our social media channels to see Kimberly’s progress!
Who is Sewing Along?
We invited some friends to join us, and they’re sharing their progress along the way! You can follow them on social media for inspiration and tips.
- Alicia Vilarchao, The Fanciful Flamingo, (@The.FancifulFlamingo)
- Angela Coleman, ALC Creates, (@spicyredhead)
- Anna Bates, Stitch Roadies and Quilt Roadies, (@Wooliemammoth53)
- Jennifer Hale, (@geehaledesignz)
- Jessica Dayon, Skein and Hook, (@jessicadayon)
- Nicole, Tree Line Quilting, (@treelinequilting)
- Pat Sloan, I Love to Make Quilts, (@quilterpatsloan)
Kimberly’s Progress
Hatchlings Block
Holly Berry Blocks
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12 comments
Sew excited to start…I’ll be using Gentler Times Jolly Bar and sewing along with Kimberly
Good choice … LOVE that fabric line!
Question: I have the book but a Layer Cake of Gentler Times (which I would like to use) rather than 2 Jolly Bars. Can those be cut in half and accurate complete this project? TIA
Yes
I’m using a Layer Cake – perfect substitution for 2 Jolly Bars!
I’m using a layer cake from Connecting Threads that I had in my stash. My background is Stonehenge Windswept for Northcott. Loving the blocks!
I’m using something from my stash – a layer cake of Summer’s Basket of Flowers (Terry Thompson/Moda). It’s been sitting on my shelf for years and I’m trying to use up what I have. The Hatchlings block came together nicely!
Will we have enough fabric if we starch?
Chris
Unfortunately no, the first block requires the full 5×10 pieces do starching won’t work for this QAL.
I’m using scraps !
I’m making two quilts at the same one with Sanctuary and one using Good News Great Joy … so excited! Always buy my favorite patterns in Jolly Bars. I purchase the layer cakes from FQS on sale. Love FQS!
I am usingusing my scraps. I love the sampler quilt pattern.