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Simply Stamps: New Patriotic Pattern and Series Roundup

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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.

Fall Quilt Market 2015: Saturday

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Our first day of Quilt Market was supercalafragiliticexpialidocious, or in order words, marvelous! We spent the whole day drooling over new collections, scouring new quilt patterns and notions, Instagram-ing until we broke Instagram, and chatting with some of our favorite designers. Here’s a closer look […]

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Fall Quilt Market 2015: Schoolhouse

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It’s back to school with Schoolhouse! Today was all about rushing from class to class, seeing and hearing about everything new for the season straight from the designers and trendmakers, and spending some time with serious quilt eye candy. Keep reading to see all of […]

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Houston Here We Come Again!

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Hi everyone! We are on our way to the Fall 2015 International Quilt Market in Houston, Texas, and this year we have a bunch of surprises up our sleeves. We cannot wait to spend our weekend learning in Schoolhouse, drooling over new fabric collections, scoping […]

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Bloom & Bliss Receiving Blanket Tutorial

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Hello everyone! We are so excited to introduce this super simple and easy project using one of our favorite Riley Blake Designs collections, Bloom & Bliss by Nadra Ridgeway. This cute receiving blanket is the perfect beginner’s project, plus it makes a great baby shower […]

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Gooseberry by Lella Boutique at Fat Quarter Shop

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Sweet raspberries, tart gooseberries, and beautiful delphiniums high in the Colorado mountains are just some of the wonderful things that brought inspiration to Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique‘s newest collection for Moda Fabrics, Gooseberry.  This charming collection is filled with dots, florals, and clamshell prints […]

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Tulip Fields Pattern by It’s Sew Emma

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Good day everyone! It’s Jocelyn bringing you our newest It’s Sew Emma pattern, Tulip Fields! The inspiration behind this quilt pattern was a Mexican embroidery that I fell in love with last year. With a little modification, this traditional motif turned into a beautiful tulip […]

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