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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.

Darlene Zimmerman’s 2009 Clothesline Club

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This year’s Clothesline Club has just begun, and we are really looking forward to this year’s projects! For those of you who’ve never heard of the Clothesline Club before, quilt/textile historian Darlene Zimmerman (just one of her many hats) designs 1930s-era projects for this Robert […]

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Katy’s Hope III Quilt Raffle

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Our friend Perry Dauzat, a.k.a. Okperi, is hosting a Quilt Raffle for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Her darling, unbelievably adorable granddaughter Katy lives with cystic fibrosis, making each day with her more precious than ever. In one year, Katy’s broken her arms three times because […]

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Rrribbet by Barb Tourtillotte for Clothworks Fabric

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We have Barb Tourtillotte with us today for an encore performance! She wrote for us previously on her Clothworks Fabric spring collection from last year, Hoppy Spring, and now we’re thrilled by Rrribbet! Even more saturated with color, Rrribbet is an adorable amphibious delight with […]

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The Giveaway Winners

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Thanks for hanging in with us while we drew out the suspense of what the addition of new Jollys will be! We’ve got two winners to announce, one from our blog and one from our Twitter. But first, a few fun factoids 🙂 Kimberly read […]

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Back to the Basics

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A little Fat Quarter Shop announcement! We know how essential Basics are in a quilter’s stash. Any fashionista would agree that a wardrobe is not complete without your standard solid tees and jeans to complement snazzier prints and patterns. (I watch TLC’s “What Not to […]

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