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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.

Designer Tidbits: Tula Pink

Tula Pink‘s new collection, The Birds and the Bees from Free Spirit Fabrics, is just as cheerful as you would imagine. Tula has an eye for color, which is made obvious in her two decadent colorways. If you are looking for a collection that is […]

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Book of the Month: Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!

Stop. Go. Quilt. Sew!, Angela Yosten’s traffic themed sewing book, has been stopping us in our tracks. The book is filled with sewing and quilting projects for auto-loving boys of all ages. Angela directs us through her inspiration, production and details that drove her to […]

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Designer Tidbits: Michelle Engel Bencsko

Michelle Engel Bencsko, co-owner and designer at Cloud 9, has made quite a splash with her new collection. Simpatico is trendy and beautiful, incorporating chevron prints, geometrics and light colors. Simpatico means likable, easy to get along with, and this collection is just that. These […]

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Winner: Christmas in July Block-a-Thon

I hope you all are enjoying the Christmas in July Block-A-Thon from Free Spirit Fabric! We loved revealing our block Delight and are having fun seeing it pop up on the Flickr page! Today we are excited to announce the winner of the Chicopee Charm […]

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The Inspiration Board

Welcome to our Inspiration Board! Once a month, we will feature a few of the creative projects that the FQS team has been working on in their spare time! We hope this will get your creative juices flowing and inspire you to start a project […]

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It’s Sew Emma Spotlight: Garden View

Hey guys! A new quilt I designed for It’s Sew Emma has just hit newsstands in McCall’s Quilting September/October 2012 issue, and I’m ecstatic! It’s called Garden View, and it is such a beauty. There are so many good reasons to fall in love with […]

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Sew Merry & Bright Book Tour & Giveaway

Thanks for heading over to the Jolly Jabber continuing the Sew Merry and Bright book tour! As we round out the Christmas in July movement, it’s only fitting that we are featuring a not so traditional holiday book in the not so traditional holiday month.  […]

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