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.

Summer Soiree by Paula Prass

Summer Soiree is the newest from Paula Prass for Michael Miller Fabrics. These fabrics are aptly named; they bring “soiree” to the table in a big way! Paula, with her background as interior decorator /home decor diva/ artist (yeah, we’re pretty sure she can do […]

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Emma Takes Over

Fat Quarter Shop is an exciting place to be right now. Kimberly is only 2 weeks away from the Big Day! So while Mommy is busy working and napping and packing, soon-to-be-Big-Sis Emma decided to step in for her at the Jolly Jabber and update […]

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Mezzanine by Patty Young

We are pleased to have the amazing Patty Young writing about her newest collection, Mezzanine, for Michael Miller Fabrics. It’s a bright, fun new collection with strong architectural details and graphic patterns–just as spicy as her previous line Andalucia, with sweet cotton candy tones jazzed […]

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Christmas Snowflower by Dena Designs

I’ve always wanted to see inside Dena Fishbein’s head. Designer, TV host, and entrepreneur of Dena Designs always comes out with collections for Free Spirit Fabrics that are colorful, original, and immediately identifiable as Dena. We asked her about her latest collection, Christmas Snow Flower, […]

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Coming Soon…

…but not soon enough. The new Moda lines on our Coming Soon page, I mean. Eight wonderful new lines to pore over and plan for. Each so different and incredible! Which ones speak to you? Starting with… Attitude Girls by Mary Engelbreit. All the trademark […]

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Tyler Katelynn’s New Dress

Debbie showed us a little dress she made this past weekend for her grandbaby Tyler, and it. Is. The. Cutest. Thing. We want to share the cuteness, so comment on this post to win a copy of the pattern she used, Claire by Portabello Pixie! […]

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Robyn Pandolph’s Bespoke Blooms BOM

When we saw this quilt at Market, we were captivated. Robyn Pandolph’s upcoming block-of-the-month, titled Bespoke Blooms, uses her own line Somerset Cottage, wonderfully light, airy and romantic. This quilt has appliqué in every block and finishes at 74″ x 98.5″. We are offering the […]

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