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Announcing the Vintage Bowtie Sew Along!

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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.

2 Bundles of Joy are finally home

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Will & Peyton Hello hello! Happy Friday! Twin boys William Matthew (20.5″) and Peyton James (19″) came home with Kimberly and Kevin this past Sunday, and she finally sent us some pictures to post! (We’ll get to the Fat Quarter Bundle winners after the photo […]

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Painted Posies by Erinn Kennedy

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Erinn Kennedy is here to introduce her first fabric collection, Painted Posies for Andover Fabrics, to the Jolly Jabber readers! She has beautifully illustrated the brightly colored floral designs on with a clean, bold primary palette. The vintage-inspired line is simply eye-catching and fun, and […]

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Animal Party by Amy Schimler

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Illustrator and fabric designer Amy Schimler has just released her fifth collection for Robert Kaufman Fabrics, called Animal Party. Her love of little woodland creatures has expanded to include the jungle with brightly colored monkeys, hippos, giraffes and more fun four-legged friends. This collection features […]

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Debbie’s Recipe Box: Blueberry Muffins

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The always loved Blueberry Muffins recipe from Family Circle Magazine. Everyone has a had them or tried them, but if you’re like me, you are always on the look out for a new take on the classic muffin. The orange zest in these is spectacular. […]

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Twin Updates

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Thanks so much for all of your outpourings of love and well-wishes! Happy to report Mom is doing great, just needs a lot more rest, and babies are wonderful. We were finally able to tell you the names they chose after Emma heard them first. […]

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The Jolly Jabber Block Lottery Winners

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It’s been a very exciting week, no doubt. Mom and babies are resting well. But I’ve gotta breakaway for the moment to relieve some patient and eager block-makers. Announcing the winners of our Jolly Jabber Block Lottery!Altogether we wound up with 34 blocks, so we […]

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