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.

November 2012 Free Quilt Patterns

We know how much everyone loves free stuff, so here’s a link to just a few of the latest free patterns we have put on our site! Click on each manufacturer’s image to go directly to their free patterns page. We’ll be back next month […]

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Project Round Up

Our crafty customers have been keeping busy. We never tire of seeing the amazing projects made using our fabric. Thank you for using our fabric in such inspiring ways! Enjoy some eye candy! Jane of LizzyJane Baby made this shirt for her grandchild using How […]

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Bee in My Bonnet Row 7

Can you believe we are already at row 7? It feels like just yesterday we were sewing up our very first rows! Row 7 from Lori Holt‘s Bee in My Bonnet Row Along is the perfect row to cap off the Fall season and welcome […]

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15 Minutes of Play Blog Tour + Giveaway

Thanks for stopping by the Jolly Jabber while we get our creative juices flowing with a new book! Victoria Findlay Wolfe is an inspiring quilter, lover of color, scrap queen and now accomplished author. We are excited to tell you a bit about 15 Minutes […]

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Pattern Play with the Fat Quarter Shop

Happy Friday everyone, we appreciate you coming back for another chance to win! The directions for Pattern Play can be found here. Please welcome Cheryl Cohorn as our FQS staffer of the week! She chose the following pattern to feature this week: Hearts to You Quilt Pattern by Kansas […]

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Designer Tidbits: Barbara Brackman

Barbara Brackman has a knack for taking us back through history with her decadent reproduction collections. She is on the Jolly Jabber today chatting about  The Morris Apprentice, her latest reproduction masterpiece for Moda Fabrics.  This collection celebrates design history with a nod to John Henry Dearle. […]

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Designer Tidbits: Quilt Soup

Take a ride on a vintage bicycle with Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup’s new collection, Cruzin’. Cruzin’ is filled with retro prints and colors and just the right amount of vintage charm. Strap on your helmet and go for a ride! Q: To what or […]

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