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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.

The Morris Workshop by Barbara Brackman

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Barbara Brackman, quilt historian and fabric designer for Moda, is with us today to talk about her latest release, The Morris Workshop. Naturalistic prints range from light to dark, from soft and subdued to warm and rich, with all sorts of whispering, arching floral blooms […]

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Tyler’s New Dress: Giveaway Winner!

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Hi again, guys! We are so ready to announce the winner of the Claire pattern by Portabello Pixie that, which Debbie used to make a sweet gift for her sweetie Tyler. And it is… Peanut Blossom!“I’ve had my eye on that pattern for a while! […]

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Summer Soiree by Paula Prass

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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

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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

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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

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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…

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…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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