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.

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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Helping Haiti: List of Auction Items

Hey all, to keep things organized, I’m keeping a running list of what’s up for auction! You might’ve heard that Haiti experienced another huge aftershock yesterday, a 6.1 that hit just as aid and resources were finally starting to flow in. Please keep them in […]

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Helping Haiti: Auction Item Parisian Pastries Quilt

Auction item:Parisian Pastries Quilt Quilt name: Parisian Pastries Finished size: 52″ x 65 1/2″ Fabrics are Atelier Akiko by Lecien Fabrics. Made by Barbara Jones of Quilt Soup and quilted by Kathryn Lindsay. “Parisian Pastries” pattern also by Quilt Soup. Donated by Barbara. (Thank you […]

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