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.

Jelly Roll Winners!

We loved reading the tons of comments…and tweets…and wall posts that flooded through over the weekend. It was way more than anticipated, and we’re working on writing y’all back! (It’s a good problem to have! Social networking maaadness!) So anyway, we decided to throw in […]

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Happy Valentine’s Day Giveaway!

Happy almost Valentine’s Day! Even if you are not a fan of this holiday, you can STILL enjoy this post! As a little way of celebrating this holiday of romance, we’re spreading some love ourselves, a la Moda. We’re giving away a Sent With Love […]

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Park City Girl Giveaway

Have you met Amy a.k.a. Park City Girl yet? We “met” her when she first began the Blogger’s Quilt Festival last spring! We thought it was such a cool idea when she e-mailed — to alleviate some of that quilt-ish envy Quilt Market & Festival […]

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Plume by Tula Pink for Moda Fabrics

Plume blew in like a bullet of sunbeams here at the Shop. We so needed a beautiful burst of Tula Pink after so many, many dreary days. The colors are what get me. Always bright and saturated, artistic and unexpected, and just a dose of […]

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1895 Hoffman Batiks – A Love Affair…

Due to popular, popular demand, we now carry a rainbow of Hoffman’s 1895 batik fabrics at Fat Quarter Shop as a regular staple. You can find them under our Basics category and Batiks category on our left hand sidebar. Cheryl, who happens to heart batiks, […]

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2010 Designer Mystery Block of the Month

One of Kimberly’s most (in)famous quotes around these parts is, “I have an idea.” Those words started the first Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery BOM in 2008, and now here we are in our third year of it! Before we used lines by perennial favorites […]

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Verna by Kate Spain for Moda Fabrics

Verna, Verna, Verna! Everyone went Verna-crazy at Market last October, and rightfully so! I don’t think I’ve ever met a happier Spring line (no, not Spring yet? Wishful thinking? Fiiiiine…) But it’ll at least be Spring when we’re surrounded in the Shop with Veeeerna! We’ve […]

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