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.

Classic and Vintage Series: Prairie Queen

We’re back with another pattern in our Classic & Vintage series, the Prairie Queen Quilt!  In our Classic & Vintage series, we focus on traditional quilt blocks and add a modern twist! The Prairie Queen block is created by piecing multiple squares together with half-square triangles […]

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Sew Sampler December 2019 Box Reveal

Today we are revealing the contents of our ‘charming’ December Sew Sampler box! We brought in a very special designer to help us curate this heirloom box filled with family memories and traditions to help spark your creativity. Guest designer, Lori Holt of Riley Blake […]

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Perfect 5 QAL – Finished Quilts

We’re wrapping up the Perfect 5 Quilt Along with a look at some of our completed quilts. If you are just tuning in, you can review our previous posts and grab yourself the Perfect 5 Quilts Book by It’s Sew Emma for complete pattern instructions. Now, […]

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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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