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Christmas Jolly Bar Book Vol. 1: Out Now!

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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.

2022 Heartfelt Stitch Along – Release 4

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Close up of the Heartfelt Stitch Along thread supplies

Can you believe it’s already time for the next Charity Stitch Along pattern release? Today is the day for the next release for the cross stitch pattern for our Heartfelt design, a pattern inspired by our 2022 Heartfelt Charity Quilt. DOWNLOAD HEARTFELT RELEASE 4 The […]

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Sew Sampler Box May 2022 Sneak Peek!

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Shipping Updates: The following is a shipping schedule of outstanding Sew Sampler boxes, but as always, this information is subject to change. You will not be billed until we are ready to ship out the boxes. We are currently estimating that: The April box should […]

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Snail Trail Block Tutorial

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The Snail Trail block was created in 1935, but the swirling shape and intricate piecing can make it daunting, especially for new quilters. Snail Trail Foundation Paper will have you creating those hard-to-make blocks quickly and perfectly!⁠ Video Tutorial Today Kimberly is showing how to […]

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New Holiday Hallmarks Pattern: Halloween

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Holiday Hallmarks Halloween Cross Stitch Design

This new Holiday Hallmarks release has us excited for this coming fall! Halloween Holiday Hallmarks evokes the spooky spirit of the holiday season with text that captures the tricks and treats of Halloween! Add a little bit of typography to your next holiday with our […]

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20 Tulip Patterns to Sew for Spring!

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It’s tulip time! Spring has sprung, and we couldn’t be more excited for the warm weather ahead. To celebrate spring rainfalls and return to spending time outdoors, we’ve gathered more than 20 quilt and cross stitch patterns tu-lip (to leap, get it?) into spring! We […]

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How to Make a Photo Quilt

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close up of Kimberly's completed memory photo quilt

Photo quilts are an excellent and personal gift for friends and loved ones, or even to make for yourself! Today we’re sharing a tutorial for making a quilt with printable fabric sheets, plus some fun projects from quilty friends who put their own spin on […]

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