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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.

NEW BOM: Esther’s Bloomers by Kim Diehl

Imagine a garden of reproduction fabrics growing and blooming all over! From January through June 2020, we’re hosting the Esther’s Bloomers Stitch-Along Block of the Month. You’ll sew up a 70.5″ square quilt that radiates outward with blooming blocks of reproduction fabric from Kim Diehl […]

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Farm Girl Vintage 2 Quilt Along Part 3

We’ve sewn right through another month of the Farm Girl Vintage 2 Quilt Along! It’s been quite a ride and there is still a way to go! We’re sew excited to see your progress. There are 45 blocks of the Farm Girl Vintage 2 Sampler […]

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Summer Moon Quilt Along – Months 5-8

We are over halfway through our beautiful Summer Moon Quilt from the Summer Moon Block of the Month Book! Quilters from every corner of the world are sewing this whimsical sampler quilt designed by Carrie Nelson. Now that Month Eight of our 10-month Block of […]

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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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