The Jolly Jabber Blog for Fabric, Quilting, and Cross Stitch Enthusiasts by Fat Quarter Shop

The Jolly Jabber Quilting & Sewing Blog

The Jolly Jabber quilting blog not only offers resources for quilters, but also for cross-stitchers of all skill levels. Discover resources such as tutorials, free patterns and tips to help master the art of quilting and sewing. Whether you're a beginner learning how to cross stitch or an experienced quilter looking to expand your skills, the Jolly Jabber has something to offer. Here you can learn new techniques, find inspiration for your next project, join in quilt alongs and stitch alongs, and connect with a community of like-minded quilters. This blog for quilters and sewists is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the world of quilting.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

We want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and happy holiday season! We’ve loved having all of you as part of our Fat Quarter Shop family for the past year and cannot wait for what 2020 will bring! The Jolly Family wishes […]

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Learn to Sew Pillows with Applique

We’re back with more throw pillows you can make at home! This time, we’re using applique to create circles, hearts and more. These simple shapes make lovely motifs. Applique doesn’t have to be intimidating. Fabric and Quilt Designer Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts came to […]

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Join the Ninth Annual Simple Whatnots Miniature Club

It’s back! Inspired by traditional patchwork and reproduction fabrics, Kim Diehl’s Ninth Annual Simple Whatnots Miniature Club is here! The club runs from January 2020 to August 2020, and each month you will receive a pattern and fabric to complete a miniature quilt (binding and backing […]

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Sew Colorful Fat Quarter Club December

Welcome to our last month of this year’s Sew Colorful Fat Quarter Club! We’re featuring red fabrics in our December 2019 Sew Colorful Fat Quarter Bundle. This year we enjoyed sewing our way through a rainbow of color-coordinated prints. We’re looking forward to 2020’s Sew […]

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DIY Holiday Projects

With the holidays right around the corner and gift-giving on the mind, we created some simple projects that you can make in just a few hours. All but one of our free video tutorials are no-sew, and they only require some easy-to-find craft supplies. You’ll […]

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