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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.

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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Guess the Genders Giveaway

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Happy Friday, and welcome to our next Giveaway! Two big things happening this week… first Happy Birthday, Emma! Our little chickie is turning 2 🙂 Also, as most of you know by now, Mr. Kevin and Mrs. Kimberly Jolly are going to be having twins! […]

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Melly & Me Toy Patterns

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Perhaps we’ve got baby fever — we’ve got it bad for these toy patterns from Melly & me! It’s a step into a new pattern zone for Fat Quarter Shop, but heck, if they aren’t just the cutest little creatures! It’s a veritable menagerie, from […]

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New Quilt Patterns from Crazy Old Ladies

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So it turns out that the Crazy Old Ladies, who design such interesting quilt patterns, are not crazy or old at all. In fact, they are quite young and pretty. I know, talk about misleading! We can forgive that bit, though, because we love their […]

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Fat Quarter Shop

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The 40th anniversary of the beloved and world-renown children’s book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, just passed, and for the first time Fat Quarter Shop is happy to revel in that caterpillar-y goodness. Andover Fabrics has reproduced Carle’s fun and colorful illustrations in […]

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Sewline Fabric Pencil Winners

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Thanks for all the comments in the previous post about the new Sewline notions we’re carrying! If you haven’t visited our Quilting and Sewing Notions section yet, you can find it on our left link bar, the last item under “Projects and Patterns”. We now […]

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