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Announcing the Honey Bee Garden Stitch Along

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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.

How to work with Textured Backgrounds

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Solid backgrounds work well in quilts but have you tried a textured background? We did a post about white backgrounds using Bella Solids from our favorite Moda designers and, with the recent influx of cross weaves and linens, wanted to do a follow up to that […]

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How to turn your Cross Stitch into a Pillow

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We’ve been loving making pillows here at Fat Quarter Shop! We recently turned the adorable Aunt Martha’s Dirty Laundry Embroidered Dish Towels we saw at fall market this year into a pillow in this blog post and we’re making another pillow with the Happy Farm Girl Cross […]

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KONA Color of the Year 2019

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The 2019 KONA Color of the Year feels like a winner to us! The gorgeous color is one of our favorites and even matches the color of our favorite subscription box, the Sew Sampler Box. This year’s color of the year is Splash, a beautiful aqua […]

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Sew Sampler Box February 2019 Sneak Peek!

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Who’s ready for a sneak peek inside our February Sew Sampler box? Grab those ‘sunglasses’ because you’re gonna need them this month! We haven’t gone too ‘fruity’ this month, we promise! What could this fun pineapple below possibly allude to? We’d love to hear what […]

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Quilty Valentine’s Day Projects

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Love is in the air and we can definitely feel it! Whether you are making a gift for your special valentine or a galentine, we have gathered some amazing projects made by our awesome quilters to give you some inspiration for a Valentine’s Day gift.  […]

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How to Applique with Wool

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Amongst the crocheting and appliqueing, we filmed one more tutorial with Lori Holt of Bee in my Bonnet when we went to visit the Cozy Cottage: How to Applique with Wool! To celebrate her two new 10″ wool stackers, Lori shows us how to prepare […]

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