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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.

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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Tyler Katelynn’s New Dress

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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

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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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Pennsylvania Dutch BOM

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Happy Friday! We posted a little bit about this BOM a few weeks ago, but now the ball is really rolling! The quilt is complete, instructions are done, photos finished, and drafts finalized. SO excited! This Pennsylvania Dutch quilt is one that we, everyone single […]

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Debbie’s First Quilt

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Debbie brought in her first quilt for the Parade of Quilts that Camille and Carrie concocted. Not too shabby, eh? What can I say, the lady was destined to make great quilts! DEBBIEThe quilt bug bite me about 22 years ago as I was anticipating […]

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